In this week’s episode, we have Morgan here to help us untangle the Pumpkin Spice Evil that is running rampant in the corporate structure of the White Tower. Aradia gets a sketch comedy idea for next WoTCon, Seth discovers how the standing flows generate electricity, and we bemoan the lack of new Forsaken in general. Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund Maui Wildfire Relief: https://www.mauinuistrong.info/support Mars orbiter crash: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/mars-climate-orbite...
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Season 10Ep. 20
In this week’s episode, we debate if the Taint and the True Power are the same thing or not, wonder where the chemistry between Egwene and Aviendha went, close out the final POVs of Winter’s Heart, and discuss an excellent series of Dreams. Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund Social media & affiliate links can be found on our LinkTree https://linktr.ee/wotspoilers Check out other FARM podcasts Hot Nuance Book Club: https://www.hotnuancebookclub.com That B*tch Is Always Late: https://w...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 10Ep. 19
In this week’s episode, the word of the day is “stygian.” Fully half the Aes Sedai in the camp crowd the plot to the point of obscurity, but Seth and Aradia are here to sort out which ones are important and which ones are just scenery so you don’t have to! Aradia gets to talk about their favorite Winter’s Heart POV, while Seth gets his math teacher hat on. Thanks for coming to our TED talk. Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund Social media & affiliate links can be found on our LinkTree...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 10Ep. 18
In this week’s episode, the word of the day is “coruscating.” Beonin and Delana are lying about different things to the same end, while Seth and Aradia calculate the height of Dragonmount with different methods to reach the same (ish) answer. Elza and Osangar have their much-anticipated showdown. Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund Social media & affiliate links can be found on our LinkTree https://linktr.ee/wotspoilers Check out other FARM podcasts Hot Nuance Book Club: https://www.h...
Aug 10, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 10Ep. 17
In this week’s episode, we take a break from our usual book content to bring you a report about the entertainment industry strikes, our experiences at WoTCon, and all of our feelings about the season 2 trailer. Wheel Takes episode about the strikes: https://www.spreaker.com/user/16836185/on-the-strike Donate to the Entertainment Community Fund Aradia’s hunger pin: https://bibipins.com/collections/sliding-pins Season 2 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-1OT1jxuQo Social media & affili...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 43 min
In this week’s episode, Egwene and Bryne consider the military applications of gateways 5 days post-Cleansing. We consider the weathering of the Choedan Kal, the purpose of camp followers, the shape of the planet, and ask why Myrelle didn’t volunteer the obvious information she had. WH ch35 section: Cadsuane (audiobook 52:54) Hot Nuance podcast: https://www.hotnuancebookclub.com That B*tch Is Always Late podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/tbial Gawyn Trakand song parody: https://www.youtube....
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 10Ep. 16
In this week’s episode, Morgan (Podcast of the Dragon) joins us to spend some time with the forces arrayed against Elayne, from Elenia Sarand to Daved Hanlon. There are tidal waves of undulating taint, some truly top-shelf RJ name nonsense, and solid new headcanons are established. WH ch35 section: Rand (audiobook 52:10) Hot Nuance podcast: https://www.hotnuancebookclub.com Social media & affiliate links can be found on our LinkTree https://linktr.ee/wotspoilers Podcast artwork: Leah Davis E...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 10Ep. 15
In this week’s episode, Elayne gets a well-mother exam and notices the Cleansing stop, while Seth and Aradia consider if hippos are creatures of the Dark One. The situation in Camlyn is getting desperate, reality is beginning to warp around the edges, and we attempt to start a revolution (briefly). Moghedien witnesses a tiny black hole, but survives. WH ch35 section: Moghedien (audiobook 50:21) Video of British royal guard members fainting during a rehearsal: https://youtu.be/PXz-SysupPE Article...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 10Ep. 14
Hello WoTSpoilers fans! There is no episode this week, due to a last minute recording cancelation, BUT, I do have something for you. I’ve got a new podcast! Here’s a taste of what it will be like: Welcome to episode zero of the Hot Nuance Book Club! Today we’re just letting you know that we’re here. (We’re also queer! Happy pride month!) And we’re inviting you to join our book club! Each week, we’ll be reading ~50-100 pages of Exiles: The Ruins of Ambrai by Melanie Rawn, and breaking down what w...
Jun 13, 2023•5 min
It’s bath time! The much-maligned, much-anticipated, larger-than-life bath is finally here!!! This is a chapter of water and sass, as the Sea Folk and Andoran nobles alike get a taste of what Queen Elayne Aes Sedai is going to be like. Our Winter’s Heart sections are some of the juiciest writing we’ve had in a while, as a lovely treat between chapters. We also discuss the connection between hot water, magic, and civilization, debate if shoes are evil, wonder about salt water baths, and realize t...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 10Ep. 13
Will Aradia remember who Sareitha is today? Is Seth right about changing jobs being a skill? Have you heard the dulcet tones of our guest before today? Shar from WoT In Color joins us for a walk down the hallway towards a bath, discussing women in male-dominated workplaces, the color of beryl, the exhausting power of hate, and of course the wild adventure of hosting a first-time reader podcast! We also visit Verin for a precious moment, and realize that Dani and Brett of Wheel Weaves have passed...
Jun 01, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Season 10Ep. 12
Will Aradia remember who Osangar is today? Was Seth right when he predicted that The Slog was going to be the podcast’s time to shine? Have you noticed that the dead always appear at crossroads? What is the value of mythmaking to national identity? What is the nature of being “wise?” All these questions will be answered! We also touch on the Verin casting, announce a change to our Patreon benefits, and go off on several other tangents at the end. WH Ch35 section: Osangar (audiobook timestamp 56:...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Season 10Ep. 11
Faile goes into Hedgehog V2 as the Shaido settle into Malden, Seth gives us a lecture on Roman concrete, and Aradia finds allegory in the ash. Aravine attaches herself to the party, the Brotherless are unsettled within the work camp they’ve helped to create, and Cyndane is stuck in the woods. WH Ch35 section: Cyndane (audiobook timestamp 40:58) Roman concrete: https://news.mit.edu/2023/roman-concrete-durability-lime-casts-0106 Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wot...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Season 10Ep. 10
We plough into a second double-header with Perrin this week, this time with returning guest Chad, who is (like the rest of us) only here for the timeline sync with the Cleansing. We come up with firm evidence that Annoura is actually Demandred, apply the “salt bae” meme amidst two Darkhound lore drops, compose new fanfic potential for Maseama and Fain, decide that sheep-siblings make more sense than wolf-brothers, and Seth educates us on the concept of competing infinities. WH Ch35 section: Rand...
May 11, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 10Ep. 9
We plow into a double-header with Perrin this week, as he plods through recap, Darkhound footprints, and clear signals of despair from Aram. Aradia asks what exactly is the difference between the Shaido and the Dragonsworn that follow the Prophet, Seth has a new favorite pun, and neither of us understands the significance of the Broken Crown. We use Cyndane’s arrival and Cadsuane’s reception to get a handle on the geography of the Cleansing, and take a moment to lament our loss in the WoTIdol co...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Season 10Ep. 8
We are joined today by our very favorite Podcast of the Dragon, Morgan! She requested this chapter because we get some very interesting writing about the Seanchan social order, and she does not disappoint in finding non-sloggy insights in the conversations between Almurat and Karede and Ajimbura. Lots of fun tangents in the aftershow including new headcanon for Fain, comments on the Brandon Sanderson hitpiece, and anticipated Con attendance. WH Ch35 section: Timna POV (audiobook timestamp 30:51 ...
Apr 20, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 10Ep. 7
Mat gets his circus plot moving forward with pithy dad-advice for Olver, and the first of many visits to Tuon’s wagon. News of Tylin arrives from Ebou Dar and a summons to the Aes Sedai wagon reveals that something big is going on up north. WH Ch35 section: Barmellin POV (audiobook timestamp 29:20) Check out our first affiliate! Queerenica is a LGBTQ+ lifestyle brand, also mentioned on Tar Valon After Dark. https://queerencia.co Queerenica apparel affiliate link: https://queerencia.co?sca_ref=35...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Season 10Ep. 6
Seth does his best circus barker impression to start off a chapter that refuses to stay on the rails. Valan Luca’s headcanon background gets new chapters, Aludra gets a lot of love, we debate if RJ might have watched reality TV, and Aradia gets rudely awakened to an incorrect headcanon they’ve carried for years. WH Ch35 section: Elza POV (audiobook timestamp 25:36:00) https://www.goodreads.com/series/136308-the-licanius-trilogy Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wo...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 10Ep. 5
We’ve reached chapter 1 of Crossroads of Twilight, which means we can finally start on chapter 35 of Winter’s Heart! The wind of the opening paragraph sweeps down onto Mat and Noel, perusing the aftermath of their exit from Ebou Dar. Rand & Co exit Far Madding and return to the last save-point in their main plot. WH Ch35 section: Rand POV (audiobook timestamp 0:00) The Black Jewels trilogy: https://www.annebishop.com/a.black.jewels.html Self-siphoning fluid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Do you remember who Tumad is? How about Sashelle? Seth and Aradia disagree about the Ogier Rapture, but do end up agreeing on the utility of Samitsu’s POV. This is yet another recap section with just a sprinkle of plot to keep us going. WoTIdol contest: https://wotidol.com Black Klansman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349662/ Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wotspoilers Email us: wotspoilers@gmail.com Podcast artwork: Leah Davis Theme music: Thread of Clouds - Bl...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Today we cover some serious name salad in the POVs of Gabrelle, Yukiri, and Gawyn. Does Seth spot a Seanchan scout? Can Aradia be convinced how of Darkfriend Hearts work? What is a jackdaw? What kind of a week did we just have? All that and more, in part 2 of 3 of this prologue. Zuul’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-for-danalou S-WoT Number 5: https://youtu.be/f0Z-DuWrMTs WoTIdol contest: https://wotidol.com Shohreh embodying Cadsuane: https://twitter.com/SAghdashloo/status/1633260929...
Mar 16, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 10Ep. 2
New book!!!! With a truly giant prologue!!! Today we cover Ituralde and Valda’s POVs, and also revisit where we were in 2003 when this book was first published. Seth finds a potential Darkfriend and Aradia spots the start of an Odyssey of Aiel. Announcement about SpoilerCon at the top of the episode. WoTCon registration: https://wotcon.com/wotcon-2023/membership-and-registration/ WoTIdol contest: https://wotidol.com Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wotspoilers Em...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 10Ep. 1
An Aussie joins the U.S. folk on our tangent episode for "Winter's Heart." Lillijen (our regular episode artist) and JediPants (our fill-in artist) guest host as we talk about the dangers of dating Wheel of Time fans, the books plus the supplemental books plus the show, and how Seth and Aradia have handled The Slog so far. WoTCon registration: https://wotcon.com/wotcon-2023/membership-and-registration/ WoTIdol contest: https://wotidol.com Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.pat...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Our last normal episode of Winter’s Heart! Cadsuane cleans up Nyneave’s mess and pulls Rand’s bacon off the fire, at the cost of Aleis’ political career. Aradia fails to comprehend the connection, despite Seth’s best attempt to compare it to real-world examples. Pre-show update about the earthquake in Turkey & Syria; post-show update on Seth’s move, and some other fun stuff. Podcast about the earthquake’s impact: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/the-d...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Rand & Co have spent over a week failing to find anyone in Far Madding, while Seth and Aradia did find a pretty cool trivia question for the hardcore WoT fan. Lan dispenses advice to live by, Nyneave doesn’t fully think through her actions, Min and Verin both push Rand towards Cadsuane, and Fain brings Toram back for a final duel. Donate to help the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: https://www.charitywatch.org/charity-donating-articles/turkey-syria-earthquakes-see-our-list-of-t...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 37 min
At long last, we get to leave Ebou Dar! In a very non-sloggy chapter! Seth crafts a new headcanon about why Mat had to break a vase, while Aradia wonders if golam can be distracted by laser pointers. We also debate who would win in a fight between Selucia and Noal, and giggle at how Mat and Tuon flirt with their fists. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wotspoilers Email us: wotspoilers@gmail.com Podcast artwork: Leah Davis Theme music: Thread of Clouds - Blue Dot ...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Today’s episode is very short, as a run-up to next week’s significantly heftier chapter. Mat does his best Ocean’s Eleven impression for his final day in Ebou Dar, Seth finds more evidence for Vanindred, and Aradia is gleeful at seeing a bit of Snakes & Foxes foreshadowing with Olver. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wotspoilers Email us: wotspoilers@gmail.com Podcast artwork: Leah Davis Theme music: Thread of Clouds - Blue Dot Sessions Youtube: https://www.y...
Feb 02, 2023•55 min
Returning to Ebou Dar, we hang out with Mat for an in-world week. During that time Aradia learns how an a’dam works (you’d think they know by now, but not so), Thom reveals some of the magic behind the curtain of rumor as a weapon, and our favorite Domon Ex Machina appears to fix Mat’s impossible situation! Aftershow includes an updated gameplan for CoT episodes. Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wotspoilers Email us: wotspoilers@gmail.com Podcast artwork: Leah Da...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Elayne, Birgitte, and Aviendha walk into a Boarderlander camp… This feels like the start of a joke, but without a rooster in the mix I’m not sure where to take it. Elayne basically lies to get what she wants, Birgitte scowls in peak warder fashion, and Avi gets called a “black-eyed Aiel” which confuses your hosts for a bit. Stay through to the aftershow for discussion about the 10 year anniversary (of AMoL’s release) revelations from Brandon Sanderson; we have Opinions to air. A Memory of Light ...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 33 min
Welcome to 2023! We start today with a Patreon thank-you and an update on our lives over the break. We are well and truly slogging through the Heart of Winter, and hope you will stick with us through these less scintillating chapters. Elayne and Avi re-enact My Fair Lady as they flirt/fight, and RJ writes one of his only detailed food scenes as an illustration of why pregnancy advice is a mess to navigate. WoTS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wotspoilers Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon:...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 33 min
