Kvothe’s friends do some close reading of their own. We talk about an old source of information, why Wilem seems more willing to buy Kvothe’s story, and what it means that the characters are analyzing it. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub https://en...
Aug 25, 2023•10 min
Kvothe starts to hear stories about himself. We talk about Kvothe’s response to the stories, real-life stories in song, and whether or not Kvothe is actually named in these stories. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub https://entertainmentcommunity.or...
Aug 24, 2023•11 min
Ambrose returns and Kvothe responds. We figure out the minutiae of Kvothe’s admissions scam, imagine what we’d do with lottery winnings, and examine the effects of the Bloodless on the nature of war. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub https://enterta...
Aug 23, 2023•16 min
Kvothe discovers a Yllish section of the Archives. We talk about the wonderful conceit of the Yllish story knot and what it adds to the story, Elodin’s preferred teaching methods, and what Kvothe’s best life might look like. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/s...
Aug 22, 2023•18 min
Kvothe and Elodin continue their conversation and gain new understanding. We talk about how Kvothe and Elodin’s relationship continues to become more collegial, the frightening possibility of being able to name a person (a SPECIFIC person), and how the alleviation of Kvothe’s poverty has far-reaching consequences for his life and personality. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they bat...
Aug 21, 2023•17 min
Kvothe tells Elodin how he came to be enshaedn. We talk about what this scene reveals about Elodin and his relationship with Kvothe, and small details representing cool worldbuilding, and discuss the sorts of questions Elodin asks Kvothe and what they might reveal. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these...
Aug 20, 2023•14 min
Kvothe tells us what he’s doing with his magical items. We discuss mortality, being enshaedn, Kvothe’s change in lifestyle, and hear from a first-time writer who makes us get mushy. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub https://entertainmentcommunity.or...
Aug 19, 2023•12 min
Kvothe realizes just how Devi runs her business. We talk about why Kvothe isn’t more bothered by the blood not being returned to him, how it’s a bit late in the game for plot twists, and talk about how much sailing sucks. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/stri...
Aug 18, 2023•12 min
Kvothe and Devi catch up, and Devi’s shop is … robbed? We discuss various explanations for Devi’s unlocked door, Kvothe’s collateral, and Anker’s kindness. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ https://actionnetwork.o...
Aug 17, 2023•12 min
Devi learns that rumours of Kvothe's death have been greatly exaggerated. We talk about what happened to Kvothe's blood, who else may secretly be present in this scene, and the nature of a pixie face. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub https://entert...
Aug 16, 2023•15 min
Kvothe learns that he has been earning passive income, and all his worries are over. We talk about the potential unintended consequences of the Bloodless, the political economy of the Fishery, and linguistic puzzles. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hu...
Aug 15, 2023•14 min
Kvothe revisits the Fishery and meets Basil. We talk about the ancillary characters Kvothe meets, the significance of the “Bloodless”, and then a letter somehow results in a minutes long discussion about the real subject of this podcast - Star Wars. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://...
Aug 14, 2023•18 min
Kvothe visits old haunts and old friends. We talk about why he might visit those haunts, and what Kvothe plans to do with … the rest of his life. We also lay out the problems with education under capitalism, and whether Kvothe is a magical new kind of ginger. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links...
Aug 13, 2023•16 min
Kvothe’s scheme with the bursar comes to fruition, and Kvothe gets his apartment back. We talk about Elodin’s reaction to Kvothe being alive, what to do if you have a writ from a patron, and discuss culinary delights. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-h...
Aug 12, 2023•15 min
Sim reveals that he’s been dating Fela, and Kvothe visits the bursar. We talk about what Nick’s been up to, Simmon’s lack of confidence, and examine Kvothe’s new scheme along with his newfound financial security. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub ht...
Aug 11, 2023•17 min
Kvothe learns that he has been presumed dead. We talk about what is glossed over, recount the events of the shipwreck, and what exactly went down in Simmon’s pants. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, visit one or more of these links: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ https://action...
Aug 10, 2023•12 min
Kvothe returns to Imre and the University at last, and reflects on having a home. We talk about what makes a home for Kvothe, who is and isn’t a morning person, and go into a long analysis of who might answer the door at Ankers early in the morning. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strik...
Aug 09, 2023•15 min
Kvothe becomes a dab sea-dog. We talk about Kvothe's new sea-skills, the significance of knots, and Jordana curses the podcast our descendents unto the seventh generation. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Aug 08, 2023•9 min
Page 929: Achilles, He's A Loser! Kvothe shares the last word on Severen with an older dockhand. We talk about Kvothe's brothel activities, the significance of the dock worker, and revisit an old favourite. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: https://www.wgacontra...
Aug 07, 2023•12 min
Kvothe makes his exit. We talk about how his petty revenge might haunt young Kvothe, finally own Jordana, and review the various quest rewards that have been added to Kvothe's inventory. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Aug 06, 2023•10 min
Stapes gives Kvothe the same advice as Bredon. We talk about the color of Stapes' ring, what's next for the Maer, and how useful the University tuition will be.
Aug 05, 2023•16 min
Bredon articualates the new pickle Kvothe is in. We appreciate Nick's inception of Jeremy, Bredon's pagan frolics, and how quickly Jeremy left Jordana's wedding. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Aug 04, 2023•10 min
Bredon explains the origins of the wooden ring. We talk about the ways some discriminated cultures resist, realize that the Maer is a decent guy actually, and briefly return to Vashet's inclination to kill Kvothe. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Aug 03, 2023•10 min
Kvothe reveals the gift to Bredon. We talk about what it means to become Ken-ified, what Kvothe might be exposing, and get some commentary on the value of the foreskin. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Aug 02, 2023•18 min
Kvothe finishes reading the letter and summons the aid of an old friend. We talk about whether Bredon is all that he seems, where Kvothe will go next, and crush bits in our hands. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Aug 01, 2023•12 min
Kvothe recovers in his rooms and receives a missive from the Maer. We talk about the limits of the Maer’s generosity, Jordana impugns her co-host’s honour, and we discuss the use of “sir”. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Jul 31, 2023•13 min
Kvothe reveals he is one of the Ruh, with bad results. We talk about Kvothe’s outburst, whether or not the Maer is trying to defuse the situation, and Kvothe’s status as a particular kind of ‘invisible minority’. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living wage and decent working conditions, please visit this link and go to the Strike Assistance section: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
Jul 30, 2023•16 min
CW: This episode discusses various facets of historical and contemporary racism and antisemitism, including pogroms. Meluan Lackless reveals the extent of her racism, and Kvothe gets mad. We talk about the different kinds of racism on display by Meluan and Alveron, how Kvothe responds, and historical phenomena. Then we lighten up a little when a letter inspires us to talk about puzzles. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com To support the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike as they battle for a living w...
Jul 29, 2023•19 min
Meluan's awfulness comes out.
Jul 28, 2023•15 min
Kvothe fails to get away with everything he wanted. We talk about the shifting power dynamics at play, the blunder Kvothe makes by asking Meluan to leave, and why Kvothe can't just avoid the conversation.
Jul 27, 2023•14 min
