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Through the Glass Columns: A Wheel of Time Read Along Podcast

Tylor Orme & Greg Casspodcasters.spotify.com
Through the Glass Columns is a Wheel of Time read-along podcast hosted by Greg (who has never read the series or seen the show) and Tylor (who lives for this). Each week we will tackle about 30 pages, providing an accessible pace to experience this epic series. There's a lot of books. The show is spoiler free, including television spoilers, and will includes episodes discussing the Amazon Prime original, so it is ideal for newcomers or viewers who would like to try the books.
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Episodes

Lord Of Chaos: Chapters 31, 32, and 33

In "Red Wax", "Summoned in Haste", and "Courage to Strengthen", Greg notes that Egwene has made a significant step in the hero's journey, Tylor tries to understand which whitecloak is behind an execution, and the Salidar Aes Sedai make their move and give up their location to Rand.

Jul 02, 20251 hrSeason 6Ep. 18

Lord of Chaos Chapters 29 & 30

In "Fire and Spirit", and "To Heal Again", Greg wonders if Nynaeve is finally on an upward trajectory, Siuan and Leane have very different reactions to the same event, and Tylor wonders whether the balance of power in Salidar has changed.

Jun 25, 202536 minSeason 6Ep. 17

Lord of Chaos Chapters 27 & 28

In "Gifts" and "Letters" Tylor tries to piece together the animosity between Egwene and Berelain, Greg wonders about the implications of a University in a fantasy world, and Rand faces a web of conflicting loyalties.

Jun 18, 202559 minSeason 6Ep. 16

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 25 & 26

In "Like Lightning and Rain" and "Connecting Lines", Tylor hypothesizes why some WoT time romances work and Egwene's... doesn't, Greg evaluates the possible outcomes of Rand's plots, and Galina draws some wild conclusions.

Jun 11, 202548 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 22, 23, & 24

In "Heading South", "To Understand a Message", and "An Embassy" Tylor wonders whether Egwene is more Aiel or Westerner, Greg discusses Mat's leadership, and Graendal schemes.

Jun 04, 202553 minSeason 6Ep. 14

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 19, 20, & 21

In "Matters of Toh", "From the Stedding", and "To Shadar Logoth", Tylor is excited to get some details about Aviendha, Greg wonders about the lost civilizations of the Wheel, and Loial's family tracks him down.

May 28, 20251 hrSeason 6Ep. 13

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 17 & 18

In " The Wheel of a Life" and "A Taste of Solitude", Greg is excited to catch up with Egwene's non-dream life, Tylor shares his theories on technological development in fantasy, and Rand faces the subtle threats of Cairhien.

May 21, 202557 minSeason 6Ep. 12

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 15 & 16

In "A Pile of Sand" and "Tellings of the Wheel" Greg wonders how the White Tower's message is being received, Tylor explains the Tigraine family tree, and Egwene dreams... a lot.

May 14, 20251 hrSeason 6Ep. 11

Lord of Chaos Chapters 13 & 14

In "Under the Dust" and "Dreams and Nightmares", Greg suffers through dreams within dreams, Tylor is curious about what Tarna and the Red Ajah are up to, and Nynaeve continues to be unable to catch a break.

May 07, 202554 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 11 & 12

In "Lessons and Teachers" and "Questions and Answers", Greg tries to decipher the clues and figure out what the Aes Sedai are up to, Tylor thinks the second trilogy feels very different from the first, and Nynaeve has a very frustrating day.

Apr 30, 202557 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Lord of Chaos: Chapter 9 & 10

In "Plans" and "A Saying in the Borderlands", Tylor enjoys seeing the gaps in Pedron Niall's strategy, Morgase masterfully plays the game, and Greg wonders about the implications of Rand's new bond.

Apr 23, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Lord of Chaos: Chapter 8

In "The Storm Gathers" Tylor previews the importance of Lelaine, Greg wonders where Nynaeve is at in her arc, and Theodrin makes a surprising addition to our lore about the one power.;

Apr 16, 202544 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Lord of Chaos: Chapter 7

In "A Matter of Thought" Greg wonders if Elayne's ambitions are growing too fast, Tylor tries to figure out what Sheriam's Aes Sedai are up to, and Siuan continues effectively manipulating the Salidar six.

Apr 09, 202549 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Lord of Chaos: Chapter 6

In "Threads Woven of Shadow" Semirhage shows us just how evil she is, Tylor wonders why Graendal was so obsessed with Shara, and Greg sees the story's scope dramatically changing

Apr 02, 202553 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Lord of Chaos: Chapter 5

In "A Different Dance" Greg wonders how much of Rand's slipping is madness vs what is just having too much on his plate, Tylor finally gets why girls don't like Mat, and Olver makes his entrance to the scene.

Mar 26, 202543 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 3 & 4

In "A Woman's Eyes" and "A Sense of Humor" Greg is intrigued by the going on at Mazrim Taim's farm, Tylor tries to remember which Tairen lords crossed Rand, and the maidens of the spear give some excellent relationship advice.

Mar 19, 202549 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Lord of Chaos: Chapters 1 & 2

In "Lion on the Hill" and "A New Arrival", Greg speculates on how Mazrim Taim changes the game, Tylor worries that the lines between Rand and Lews Therin are blurring, and Davram Bashere takes a bold risk.

Mar 12, 202549 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Lord of Chaos: Prologue

In "The First Message", Tylor gives a Forsaken status update, Greg predicts where we go from here, and the black ajah conspires with the Shaido.

Mar 05, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 6Ep. 2

The Fires of Heaven: Book Recap

In our end of book recap for The Fires of Heaven Greg wonders what comes next, and Tylor tries to stump him with the POV game.

Feb 26, 202554 minSeason 5Ep. 29

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 55 & 56

In "The Threads Burn" and "Glowing Embers" Greg is vindicated in his predictions about Mat and Aviendha, Tylor wonders whether we are starting to see a more nuanced Moghedien, and Rand relies on Nynaeve.

Feb 19, 202551 minSeason 5Ep. 28

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 53 & 54

In "Fading Words" and "To Caemlyn" Greg is struck by the seeming finality of the parting between Lan and Rand, Tylor is impressed by the parallels between Nynaeve and Rand's plots, and Moghedien is beaten at her own game

Feb 12, 202551 minSeason 5Ep. 27

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 51 & 52

In "News comes to Cairhien" and "Choices" Greg takes back his assessment that this book will end with a fizzle, Mat's relationship with Melindrha comes to and end, and Tylor wonders how many of Moiraine's choices were planned in advance.

Feb 05, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 26

The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 50

In " To Teach, and Learn" Elayne and Min come face to face with their romantic futures, Tylor avoids a minefield of potential hints and spoilers, and Greg wonders whether Nynaeve will ever actually reach rock bottom.

Jan 29, 202545 minSeason 5Ep. 25

The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 49

In "To Boannda" Greg wonders whether this is finally rock bottom for Nynaeve, Tylor wonders what to make of Nicola, Areina, and Marigan, and Birgitte learns an inconvenient fact about Elayne.

Jan 22, 202553 minSeason 5Ep. 24

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 47 & 48

In " The Price of a Ship" and "Leavetakings", Tylor wonders whether Birgitte is the most mature character in this plot, Greg wonders whether Galad will fall under darker influences, and Nynaeve confronts the consequences of her choices.

Jan 15, 202554 minSeason 5Ep. 23

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 45 & 46

In "After the Storm" and "Other Battles, Other Weapons", Greg sees interesting parallels in the changing psyches of Mat and Rand, Tylor thinks about the unsung traits that make Talmanes and Nalsean follow Mat, and Moiraine serves as an advisor to Rand, but only from afar.

Jan 08, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 22

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 43 & 44

In "This Place, This Day" and "The Lesser Sadness", Tylor worries about the reliability of Rand's decision-making and narration, Greg compares the power of channelers to Milton's warring angels, and Mat proves that his memories, and his luck, are plenty useful on the battlefield

Jan 01, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 20

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 41 & 42

In "The Craft of Kin Tovere" and " Before the Arrow" Greg gets excited about Mat's military knowledge, Tylor worries Rand is learning the wrong lessons from Aviendha, and Egwene seems torn between the Aes Sedai and Wise Ones.

Dec 25, 202451 minSeason 5Ep. 20

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 39 & 40

In "Encounters in Samara" and "The Wheel Weaves", Masema brings religious fanaticism to Ghealden, Tylor is impressed by Nynaeve's lack of awareness of her own fear, and Greg wonders why everyone seems to trust Galad.

Dec 18, 202449 minSeason 5Ep. 19

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 36, 37, & 38

In "A New Name", "Performances in Samara", and "An Old Acquaintance", Birgitte makes an outstanding first impression on both hosts, Tylor notes his love for Uno, and Greg is impressed by how well Elayne has stepped up as a protagonist.

Dec 11, 202451 minSeason 5Ep. 18
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