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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

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 43 & 44

In "Care for the Living" and "The Breaking Storm" Greg wonders about how widespread the old blood really is, Tylor highlights the importance of waiting in a battle sequence, and Perrin sees a whole new side of Emond's Field. Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/59478642-through-the-glass-columns

Jun 05, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 23

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 41 & 42

In "Among the Tuatha'an" and "A Missing Leaf" Tylor is impressed by Faile's emotional maturity, Greg marvels at characters communicating openly, and Perrin's relationship with violence is called into question.

May 29, 202456 minSeason 4Ep. 22

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 39 & 40

In "A Cup of Wine" and "Hunter of Trollocs" Greg worries that Elayne has fallen behind in terms of character development, Tylor wonders why someone would want to go to Rhuidean in dreams, and Perrin faces the burden of leadership.

May 22, 202454 minSeason 4Ep. 21

The Shadow Rising: Chapter 38

In "Hidden Faces" Tylor suffers from Aes Sedai fatigue, Greg is excited to see our main threads seemingly separated for good, and names like Egeanin and Jaichim take the wheel for a chapter.

May 15, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 20

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 36 &37

In "Misdirections" and "Imre Stand" Greg wonders at Aviendha's change in attitude, Tylor asks if anyone else is doubting Rand's sanity, and a new gleeman joins the stage: Jasin Natael.

May 08, 202457 minSeason 4Ep. 19

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 34 & 35

In "He Who Comes with the Dawn" and "Sharp Lessons" Greg ties together Robert Jordan's many pop culture influences (Dune anyone?), Tylor frets that Egwene may have lost the spotlight in her own chapter, and Rand learns the truth about his parents.

May 01, 202454 minSeason 4Ep. 18

The Shadow Rising: Chapter 33

In "A New Weave in the Pattern" Greg notes how Perrin's ta'veren ripples mirror Rand's, Tylor wonders whether Luc could possibly be this good (or this bad, and Verin shares an unexpected warning.

Apr 24, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 17

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 31 & 32

In "Assurances" and "Questions to be Asked" Greg ponders on Foucault, Tylor wonders if Verin and Alanna are to be trusted and Perrin gets quickly entangled in the Two Rivers.

Apr 17, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 16

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 29 & 30

In "Homecoming" and "Beyond the Oak" Greg compares the Two Rivers to Tolkien's shire, Tylor appreciates Marin and Bran Al'Vere and Perrin gives up on his plans in the face of tragedy.

Apr 10, 202447 minSeason 4Ep. 15

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 27 & 28

In "Within the Ways" and "To the Tower of Ghenjei" Tylor is excited to feel the momentum, Greg seems excited for a dream chapter, and Perrin faces a home full of threats.

Apr 03, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 14

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 25 & 26

In "The Road to the Spear" and "The Dedicated" Greg is the best (and worst) student in the class, Tylor loves everything about these chapters, and Rand faces the past that created his destiny.

Mar 27, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 13

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 23 & 24

In "Beyond the Stone" and "Rhuidean" Greg gets to know what the name of his podcast means, Tylor is excited when a joke is only funny if you've read the book, and Mat messes up his date with destiny... again.

Mar 20, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 12

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 21 & 22

In "Into the Heart" and "Out of the Stone" the spotlight is put squarely on the Aiel, Tylor is excited to see how the plan's look from inside Moiraine's head, and Greg explains his evolving thinking on the hero's journey.

Mar 13, 202456 minSeason 4Ep. 11

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 19 & 20

In "The Wavedancer" and "Winds Rising", Tylor wonders about Sea Folk Culture, Greg compares the Windfinders to the Skywalkers (but not the one you're thinking of) and Elayne and Thom have a weird vibe.

Mar 06, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 10

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 17 & 18

In "Deceptions" and "Into the Ways" Tylor questions how much of Thom and Moiraine's conversations go over the reader's head, Greg wonders about the similarities between Ents and Ogier, and Gawyn and Galad just keep trying to make fetch happen.

Feb 28, 202449 min

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 14, 15 & 16

In "Customs of Mayene", "Into the Doorway" and "Leavetakings", Mat faces his fate, Tylor enjoys Lan's poetry, and Greg wonders what Rand and Moiraine were up to through the redstone arch.

Feb 21, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 8

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 11, 12 & 13

In "What Lies Hidden", "Tanchico or the Tower", and "Rumors" Tylor finds his favorite real world reference in the series, Greg compares the Wise Ones to Greek tragedy, and Aviendha struggles against the plans of others.

Feb 14, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 7

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 9 & 10

In "Decisions" and "The Stone Stands", Tylor wonders about a voice in Rand's head, Greg compares Rand's loss to the Illiad, and Moiraine is woefully unprepared for something for the first time in her life.

Feb 07, 202454 minSeason 4Ep. 6

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 7 & 8

In "Playing with Fire" and "Hard Heads" Tylor acknowledges another well done romance scene, Greg anticipates the pace picking up soon, and Rand seems unstable to everyone but himself.

Jan 31, 202454 minSeason 4Ep. 5

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 5 & 6

In "Questioners" and "Doorways" Tylor wonders what the second doorway is, Greg thinks about the various ways Moiraine is like a teacher, and Elayne figures out her feelings for a boy she has only met twice.

Jan 24, 202459 minSeason 4Ep. 4

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 3 & 4

In "Reflection" and "Strings" Tylor is excited to see more politics, Greg notes the similarities between Rand and Moiraine, and Rhuarc makes a strong first impression.

Jan 17, 202453 minSeason 4Ep. 3

The Shadow Rising: Chapter 2

In "Whirlpools in the Pattern" Greg plays detective about the origins of the magical disruptions, Tylor appreciates the faster pace to start this book, and our teenage protagonists come face to face with their fears.

Jan 10, 202453 minSeason 4Ep. 2

The Shadow Rising: Chapter 1

In "Seeds of Shadow" Min faces a horror movie introduction, Tylor wonders at all the characters getting promoted, and Greg wonders which pay off for this book and which are longer term concerns.

Jan 03, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 1

The Dragon Reborn: Wrap Up

In our wrap up of the Dragon Reborn, Greg analyzes the origins of Forsaken names, Tylor previews what is to come and the podcast moves onto another book.

Dec 13, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 24

The Dragon Reborn: Chapters 55 & 56

In "What is Written in Prophecy" and "The People of the Dragon" Greg grapples with the overlapping narratives of the conclusion, Tylor frets over the similarities in the conclusions of the first three books, and Rand claims his place in the prophecies.

Dec 06, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 23

The Dragon Reborn: Chapters 52, 53, & 54

In " In Search of a Remedy", "A Flow of the Spirit", and "Into the Stone" Tylor is glad to see the necessary emotional setup, Greg appreciates the deft hand leading all the characters to converge, and the Aiel unexpectedly weave themselves into the exciting conclusion.

Nov 29, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 22

The Dragon Reborn: Chapters 50 & 51

In "The Hammer" and "Bait for the Net", Greg discusses how Perrin is facing a new wrinkle on the hero's journey, Tylor highlights the importance of mixing up tempo in storytelling, and Nynaeve faces the real villain: inflation.

Nov 22, 202358 minSeason 3Ep. 21

The Dragon Reborn: Chapters 48 & 49

In "Following the Craft" and "A Storm in Tear" Egwene is a little too mature for a 16 year old, Tylor anticipates a rushed ending, and Greg thinks everything relates back to Rise of Skywalker

Nov 15, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 20

The Dragon Reborn: Chapters 45, 46, & 47

In "Caemlyn", "A Message out of the Shadow", and "To Race the Shadow", Greg wonders when the book will finally feel like it's approaching the conclusion, Tylor wonders about the links between the many evil men across Randland, and Mat wonders how he can make money and be selfless at the same time.

Nov 08, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 19

The Dragon Reborn: Chapters 43 & 44

In "Shadowbrothers" and "Hunted" Tylor enjoy's Faile's confusion, Moiraine loses control, and Greg enjoys a dream sequence?!?

Nov 01, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 18
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