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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 Fires of Heaven: Chapters 34 & 35

In "A Silver Arrow" and "Ripped Away" we learn just how horrible Moghedien can be (to Liandrin), Greg worries about just how low Nynaeve has been brought, and Tylor thinks Elayne took a very big risk with Birgitte.

Dec 04, 202453 minSeason 5Ep. 17

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 32 & 33

In "A Short Spear" and "A Question of Crimson", Greg pulls out every pop culture metaphor in the book to describe Aviendha and Rand's relationship, Tylor wonders about what Asmodean will teach next, and Nynaeve gives her own unique take on her very bad day.

Nov 27, 202446 minSeason 5Ep. 16

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 29, 30, & 31

In "Memories of Saldea", "A Wager", and "The Far Snows", Hadnan Kadere shows his true colors, Greg wonders whether the Shaido will complicate Rand's political aspirations, and Tylor confesses to loving at least one romantic plot in this book.

Nov 20, 202453 minSeason 5Ep. 15

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 27 & 28

In "The Practice of Diffidence" and "Trapped" Leane shows her calculating side, Tylor tries to assemble the pieces of Siuan's long term plan, and Greg explains how Gareth Bryne is no longer following Kermit's car (it makes sense in context).

Nov 13, 202443 minSeason 5Ep. 14

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 24, 25, & 26

In "A Message Sent", "Dreams of Galad", and "Sallie Daera" Tylor sees connections between Moghedien's attacks and Aes Sedai Training, Greg compares Salidar to a Gungan village, and Egwene struggles with her growing Aiel identity.

Nov 06, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 13

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 21, 22, & 23

In "The Gift of a Blade", "Birdcalls by Night", and "The Fifth I Give You" Tylor appreciates the relationship taking place entirely in the background, Greg speculates about the importance of power wrought blades, and Rand struggles with his conflicted feelings for Aviendha.

Oct 30, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 12

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 19 & 20

In "Memories" and "Jangai Pass" Morgase gets a significant promotion, Tylor is excited to get to see that Lini wasn't a figment of Elayne's imagination, and Greg marvels at how deep time continues to pervade Rand's story.

Oct 23, 202446 minSeason 5Ep. 11

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 17 & 18

In "Heading West" and "A Hound of Darkness" Tylor starts to suspect everyone of being black ajah, Elayne shows how much she has grown as a future Aes Sedai, and Greg compares Wheel of Time to... Indiana Jones? Again?

Oct 16, 202440 minSeason 5Ep. 10

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 15 & 16

In "What Can Be Learned in Dreams" and "An Unexpected Offer" Greg compares the use of viewpoint characters in different fantasy series (even though he doesn't read fantasy), Tylor thinks Egwene is acting more Aiel than ever, and Galad gives an Aes Sedai answer.

Oct 09, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 9

The Fires of Heaven Chapters 13 & 14

In "A Small Room in Sienda" and "Meetings" Tylor is excited to read about Nynaeve, but only from her POV, Greg sees Alien references in chapter icons, and Valan Luca makes a grand entrance.

Oct 02, 202446 minSeason 5Ep. 8

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 10, 11, & 12

In "Figs and Mice" "The Nine Horse Hitch" and "An Old Pipe", Tylor is excited to get a wide variety of characters, Greg highlights the parallels between chapters, and Siuan faces a new set of life circumstances.

Sep 25, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 7

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 7, 8, & 9

In "A Departure", "Over the Border", and "A Signal", Tylor wonders what Moiraine is hinting at, Greg highlights the realism and absurdity of Elayne's plot, and Nynaeve falls for the oldest trick in the book.

Sep 18, 202456 minSeason 5Ep. 6

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 5 & 6

In "Among the Wise Ones" and "Gateways" Greg just wants to move onto another plot, Tylor is excited to get some time with Egwene/Aviendha, and Rand has seriously leveled up.

Sep 11, 202453 minSeason 5Ep. 5

TV Special: Season 2 Episodes 7 & 8

In Episodes 7 & 8, Rand declares himself over Falme, Greg mourns for Hopper, and Tylor insists he won't talk about adaptation, then does so repeatedly.

Sep 06, 20241 hr 2 min

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 3 & 4

In "Pale Shadows" and "Twilight" Greg worries we're spending too much time in Rand's head, Tylor is interested in the shift in presentation of Aviendha, and Mat gets lucky

Sep 04, 202451 minSeason 5Ep. 4

TV Special: Season 2 Episodes 5 & 6

In the 5th and 6th episodes of the second season of Amazon's Wheel of Time, Tylor wonders whether dark plots are just a part of making television, Greg advocates for shorter TV episodes, and special guest Lindsey lends a new perspective to all of the horrors faced by our characters.

Aug 30, 20241 hr 12 min

The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 2

In "Rhuidean" Greg wonders how the chapter looks from the outside, Tylor observes some significant changes in Egwene, and Rand experiences his first signs of madness

Aug 28, 202455 minSeason 5Ep. 3

TV Special: Season 2 Episodes 3 & 4

In "What Might Be" and "Daughter of the Night" Tylor highlights the impressive adaptation of some iconic costumes, Greg evaluates the new twists on our old story, and special guest Ben highlights several characters getting more of the spotlight on TV.

Aug 23, 20241 hr 6 min

The Fires of Heaven: Chapter 1

In "Fanning the Sparks" Greg predicts that Morgase will be a focus going forward, Tylor is excited to see Gareth Bryne again, and Leane takes up a new hobby.

Aug 21, 202445 minSeason 5Ep. 2

TV Special: Season 2 Episodes 1 & 2

In the first two episodes of Amazon's Wheel of Time, Tylor wonders how the writers will work around a new prophecy, Greg compliments the diversity of the sets, costumes, and talent, and Lan and Moiraine's relationship is more frayed than ever.

Aug 16, 20241 hr 10 min

The Fires of Heaven: Prologue

In "The First Sparks Fall" Tylor gets excited to be closing in on the one-third mark, Greg gets his first taste of a forsaken chapter, and Elaida seems both in command and way out of her depth.

Aug 14, 202455 minSeason 5Ep. 1

The Shadow Rising: Wrap Up

As we draw our discussion of The Shadow Rising to a close, Tylor is impressed by the worldbuilding, Greg still struggles to get attached to Aiel culture, and the hosts' ratings of the books begin to diverge.

Aug 07, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 32

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 57 & 58

In "A Breaking in the Three-fold Land" and "The Traps of Rhuidean", Greg sees comparisons to other magic battles of media, Tylor wonders whether the Asmodean/Rand confrontation is unfilmable, and Lanfear's backstory is revealed.

Jul 31, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 31

The Shadow Rising: Chapter 56

In "Goldeneyes", Tylor lays out all the Luc/Isam breadcrumbs, Greg highlights the importance of the return home in fantasy storytelling, and Perrin faces a difficult test of his honor in Dain Bornhald.

Jul 24, 202439 minSeason 4Ep. 30

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 54 & 55

In "Into the Palace" and "Into the Deep", Tylor is impressed with Robert Jordan's 1st person skills, Greg sees Elayne's leadership skills in a new light, and Nynaeve reaches new heights of channeling prowess.

Jul 17, 202444 minSeason 4Ep. 29

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 52 & 53

In "Need" and "The Price of a Departure" Tylor wonders about resurrection for non-horn-bound characters, Greg is shocked by the Luc revelation, and Chiad shows her feelings for Gaul.

Jul 10, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 28

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 50 & 51

In "Traps" and "Revelations in Tanchico" Rand and Aviendha's relationship becomes even more complicated, Greg predicts where each of our stories is heading, and Tylor wonders how much of Nynaeve and Elayne's story was left on the cutting room floor.

Jul 03, 202456 minSeason 4Ep. 27

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 48 & 49

In "An Offer Refused" and "Cold Rocks Hold", Aviendha struggles to teach Rand Aiel Customs, Greg compares the chapter's dilemma to Indiana Jones, and Tylor wonders which of the peddler's caravan catch a new reader's attention.

Jun 26, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 26

The Shadow Rising: Chapter 47

In "The Truth of a Viewing" Tylor wonders about Min's vision of Gawyn, Greg tries to assemble the puzzle pieces, and Siuan Sanche faces betrayal with strength.

Jun 19, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 25

The Shadow Rising: Chapters 45 & 46

In "The Tinker's Sword" and "Veils" Greg wonders about Aram's now uncertain future, Tylor reveals why Elayne is always spitting out her veil, and Perrin begins to show off his leadership skills.

Jun 12, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 24
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