Explore every episode of the podcast Talk'aran'rhiod: The Wheel of Time Showcast
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| One Third Makes a Whole (A Scientific Survey Part II) | 18 Aug 2025 | 01:19:16 | |
In this episode Joe and Tom deal with the sudden absence of an under-the-weather Jen by pressing on and revealing numbers 85-51 on the list! And what is that list? You voted, over 65,000 times, to determine which characters from the books, yet unseen in the show, that we'd most like to see! Hear Tom forget who was on the list! Hear Joe forget who a character was! Hear them both agree with...maybe three choices! Who ranked too low? Who ranked too high? Wait, THAT Yukiri?! As always, spoilers abound, as does daydreaming about basketball, maybe? Hopefully? Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| What Character Do You Want To See? (A Scientific Survey Part I) | 11 Aug 2025 | 01:23:08 | |
In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom start to reveal the results of the Scientific Survey we conducted to determine which characters from the books, yet unseen in the show, you'd most like to see! 125 characters to choose from. Over 65,000 votes cast! And in this episode we cover numbers 125-86! Who's ranked too low? Who's ranked too high? Who exactly was Charl Gedwyn again? As always, spoilers abound, as does coffee. Lots of coffee. Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Three Seasons, Three Spouses | 19 May 2025 | 01:26:53 | |
In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom are joined by their better halves - Sarah, Dan, and Michelle - to get their opinions on season three. They haven't read the books, but they do live with us. Now they get to tell us what they think of our obsession! Sarah is happy for death! Dan tempts us with a dye job! Michelle has questions! All that, plus basketball and long body hair! This one is spoiler free, except for all the times we talk about the books! Road to Tar Valon's Aiel oathbreaking breakdown: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHip0P4NHQA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Life's A Beach | 21 Aug 2023 | 01:22:06 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, and holy smokes, there's a lot of news! Teaser trailers, casting leaks, posters, plot developments, and interviews, interviews, interviews! Hear Joe forget his first note! Hear Jen almost meet a living legend! Hear Tom shamelessly plug a family business! All that, plus what's more avant-guard, a silent movie or black and white? As always, spoilers abound, as do exciting new t-shirt designs! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Jonathan Livingston Shitshow (Episode Breakdowns III) | 14 Aug 2023 | 01:15:27 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including a sneak peak at a revelatory magazine article on season two, then dive into Joe's attempt at predicting every episode of season two! Hear Jen rail against the nation's medical system! Hear Tom remember what Joe was talking about! Hear Joe set his sights "Gladiator" high! All that, plus we go off on a tangent about aliens! As always, spoilers abound, as does Joe learning something after 25 years! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| As Above, So Below (Episode Breakdowns II) | 07 Aug 2023 | 01:47:50 | |
In this fun-filled episode, we talk the latest news including the first scene from season two, Where's WoT Origins, and a very special #HenNews! Then we dive into the excellence that is Jen's attempt at predicting what happens in every episode of season two! Hear Tom get mad about the yada, yada, yadas! Hear Joe reveal a shocking secret about how he was raised to be a man! Hear Jen explain how water sports bring people together! All that, plus we reveal the real secret of how the seals were designed! As always, spoilers abound as does joy and pain in August! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Heading For A Breakdown! (Episode Breakdowns I) | 31 Jul 2023 | 01:39:58 | |
In this milestone episode, we confuse years and episodes, then cover the latest news, including castings, costumes, and more! Then we dive into the main topic of tonight's episode, as Tom makes an attempt to predict what happens in every episode of season two! Gird your loins, it's gonna get nuts! Hear Joe decide interruptions are for the best! Hear Jen try and hold back her better predictions! Hear Tom blow up Amazon's budget on the finale! All that, and it is HOT TODAY! As always, spoilers abound, as does a sheer disbelief that we have done this 200 times! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Trailer In A Trail Land (YouTube livestream 7/21/23) | 24 Jul 2023 | 02:02:34 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk the latest show news, including industry unrest, WoTCon interviews, and, oh yeah the trailer for season two!! And we do it while streaming live on YouTube, so if you ever wondered what we look like, you can find out! Hear Jen complain about the length of names! Hear Tom complain about how he's framed in camera! Hear Joe not listen as he writes audience polls! All this, and we break down the trailer in detail! We show you things you may have missed, and break out the crazy theories! As always, spoilers abound, as does an appearance by Gandalf? Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Pull This Thread As We Walk Away | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:49:31 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and social media shenanigans, including prop knives, pronunciation fears, and possible trailer dates! We're joined by the estimable Lauren of Unraveling the Pattern, to discuss his latest production, a detailed analysis of every image released for Season 2, and his attempt to use them to structure the storyline for S2! Hear Lauren turn the tables and ask us questions! Hear Jen break out an uncanny impression! Hear Joe let his disagreements be heard! Hear Tom squeeze some news in at the end! All that, plus the longest Where's WoT Origins segment to date! As always, spoilers abound, as do hot temps and rosy glows! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| The Free Wheelin' Talk'aran'rhiod | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:14:31 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and social media shenanigans (including cast interviews and #HenNews), before jumping into a far-ranging and free-flowing conversation about the books, the show, and questions our fans and listeners have! Hear Tom crow about new tech! Hear Jen break out her fancy voice! Hear Joe reveal secret knowledge! All that, plus a stunning table read of a yet released Wheel of Time Origins script! As always, spoilers abound as do early celebrations of national holidays. Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Lanfear of The Dark, You. Lanfear of The Dark, Yes. | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:06:33 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest show news, including a huge casting leak - who is playing Lanfear! We then dive deep into the Daughter of the Night. Listen as Joe gets jealous of nicknames! Listen as Tom reconsiders beginnings! Listen as Jen wants sympathy for a devil! All that, plus hand crank One Power drills! As always spoilers abound, as do eeriely accurate predictions! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Blame It on the Bain (and Chiad) | 19 Jun 2023 | 01:41:52 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom are joined by special guest host Grace, aka Bain and Chiad on Twitter of Time, co-host of The Light's Work podcast and Three Fold Talk! We cover all the latest news, including show stills, possible trailer releases, episode titles, and more! Then dive deep into the beloved Maidens of the Spear, Bain and Chiad. Listen as Tom takes a long time to pay off a set-up! Double down with Jen as she advocates for cycles of violence! Wince as Joe forgets an introduction! Learn with Grace what the Tweeter of Chaos really meant by SDCC! All that, plus podcasting cosplay as well! As always, spoilers abound, as does missed chances to be Lenny Briscoe! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| WotCon In Yonder Window Breaks? | 12 Jun 2023 | 01:19:38 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk the latest news and social media shenanigans (including some #HenNews) and a Lini casting, then dive into this week's topic, this summer's WoTCon! To discuss in detail, we're joined by Nae'Blis and Jess of the Amyrlin's Study! Listen as Jess shows us what it means to puzzle out a start time! As Nae'Blis spells out some uses for ChatGPT! And as we all tease and discuss some big doings at this summer's premier Wheel of Time convention, all while you still have time to decide if you want to get some tickets! All that, plus memoirs from post-apocalyptic NYC! As always, spoilers abound, as do tales of Joe blowing! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Popes 'N' Pasta | 12 May 2025 | 01:09:43 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom continue the Season Three retrospective, evaluating how they did in predicting which parts unconfirmed cast members were going to play! Who goes the farthest afield? Only time, and this episode, will tell! Hear Jen get two for one! Hear Tom's dreams get crushed! Hear Joe nail the pronunciation! All that, plus we come up with some delicious alternate podcast plans! As always, spoilers abound, as does a thirsty prize! Be sure to sign the petition to renew The Wheel of Time: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/help-renew-the-wheel-of-time-send-a-message-to-amazon-sony-today Check out this short complilation of cast interviews: https://youtu.be/cN8Ac46y50w Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Oh Sheriam, Our Love Holds On, Holds On | 05 Jun 2023 | 01:01:55 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and some casting rumors, then take a deep dive into the character with the best actor announcement yet, Sheriam! Jen loses California as an excuse! Joe names a castle with confidence! Tom wants to see a class! All that, plus Origins too, shall pass! As always, spoilers abound, as does deja vu in conversations! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Do You Remember the First Day of September? | 29 May 2023 | 01:38:51 | |
Oh, baby! In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom celebrate the announcement of a release date for season two of The Wheel of Time, as well as promotional stills, casting news, Old Tongue teases, and potential episode titles! This is a big one, folks! Listen as Joe plays detective with BTS footage, Tom puts the pieces together with Whitecloak glue, and Jen plots out the season with some controversial non-essentials! All that, and Aviendha does a Napoleon impression! As always, spoilers abound, as does apologies for imperialism! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Time To Toss The Dice | 22 May 2023 | 01:05:45 | |
In this news-filled episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover a Verin sneak peak, an accidental photo leak, casting news, audition scripts, and directors (of shows and photography!). It's jam-packed!! Clear up confusion with Tom as he talks audition scripts! Agree with Jen as she talks the importance of bosoms! Hold on to the past with Joe, as he can't let Fal Dara go! All that, plus the word of #HenNews spreads! As always, spoilers abound, as does deep conversation about TV gloves! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| It's a Verin Good Bad Thing We've Found | 15 May 2023 | 01:05:52 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, including release timing, season 3 scenes, and, oh yeah, the casting of one of the best characters in the series, Verin Mathwin!! Get some stretching in with Joe, as he wants Verin to get outside! Get dopey as Tom explains the benefit of being an idiot! Learn along with Jen as she teaches medicine! All this, plus we accuse Wikipedia of disrespect! As always, spoilers abound, as do Mother's Day wishes! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Big Dain Energy | 08 May 2023 | 01:17:29 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen and Tom talk the writer's strike, casting news, and more, before jumping into a deep dive of the surprisingly handsome Dain Bornhald! Listen as Jen creates a hotness scale! Marvel with Joe at Tarabon ancestry! Get your theory on with Tom! All that, plus possible Cinco de Mayo mistakes! As always, spoilers abound, as does conversations about funny hats! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| What's News, Pussycat | 01 May 2023 | 00:57:08 | |
In this first news-focused episode in quite some time, Joe, Jen, and Tom talk two #WoTWednesdays, JordanCon Q&A, set footage, and more! Hear Tom talk Texan and slow down! Hear Jen list hens and talk contouring! Hear Joe talk September and Winternight! All that, plus WoTCon hype begins! As always, spoilers abound as does different kinds of thirst! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Live From JordanCon | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:49:50 | |
In this live episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan recap JordanCon 2023, including the tremendous show news revealed by Prime Video! We're talking casting news, set reveals, costumes and more! Not only that, but special guests including Josh from Black Tower podcast, Nae'Blis, Delusions of Grendael from Feather and Mountain podcast, Alan from The Wheel Reads podcast and Sara from WoTseries.com! Will Joe be able to sleep in? Will Jen handle the hotness? Will Brendan fulfill his contract? Will true love be celebrated? All will be revealed, in this week's episode! As always, spoilers abound... As does Aiel and the feel of a really good tree! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| It'd Be Better If They Had Died Here (Ep. 108 Rewatch) | 17 Apr 2023 | 01:39:04 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan cover the latest show news, including cast reunions and writing updates, then finish their rewatch with episode 108! Joe is alone in his unhappiness about a lot of things! Brendan loves flying cars and sound effects! Jen has one hell of a hot take! Tom plays Columbo with one dream scene! All that, plus WoT Idol and JordanCon plans! As always, spoilers abound as does a conversation about whether a shaved head is a haircut! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| There's No Babies Like Snow Babies (Ep. 107 Rewatch) | 10 Apr 2023 | 01:18:09 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan look back at the one with the best cold open, episode 107 of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time! Brendan starts a fight! Joe talks to a robot! Tom leaves things hanging! Jen sees things from a different point of view - Part I and II! All that, plus Where's WoT Origins?! As always, spoilers abound, as do Dark Tales of Easter! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| That's A Bold Choice, Cotton (Ep. 106 Rewatch) | 04 Apr 2023 | 01:23:17 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan cover the latest show news and social media hints, and then go into everyone's favorite ending, episode 106! Tom goes for a walk! Jen goes back to the circus! Brendan goes for broke! Joe goes gaga for new costumes! All that, plus a discussion of Lethal Weapon sequels! As always, spoilers abound, as do puppet tigers and demon barbers! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Into The Grade Wide Open | 05 May 2025 | 01:15:25 | |
In this episode, Joe. Jen, and Tom look back at their predictions for what would happen in season three, and through a very scientific and unbiased formula, grade their results! Joe apologizes for loving! Jen argues for points! Tom finds it distasteful! Which episode did we get the most correct? Which episode did we completely mangle? Only time, and listening, will tell! As always, spoilers abound, as does a possible dry-hump drop! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| A Difference of Opinion (Ep. 105 Rewatch) | 27 Mar 2023 | 01:34:36 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan cover show news (casting news, casting calls, and casting... emojis?!). Then dive in on the controversial episode five, which fairly divides the pod! Jen finds out about cruel edits! Tom gets told to keep it short! Joe wants it bigger! Brendan explains subtext is for cowards! All that, plus two editions of #HenNews! As always, spoilers abound, as good - if very morbid - advice! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| When Two Rivers Eyes Are Smiling...(Ep. 104 Rewatch) | 20 Mar 2023 | 01:25:35 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan talk the latest news, including confirmation on season three casting (and season two non-casting), and some over/unders on release dates! Then, we step back into our rewatch, taking on the generally well-liked episode 104. Brendan gets mean and means it! Jen learns how to read the bones! Joe lets go, then gets angry! Tom names a secret society! All that, plus Jen breaks! As always, spoilers abound, as does preparations for celebrating a holiday! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Somebody Told Me, Dana is the Best (Ep. 103 Rewatch) | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:23:54 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan cover the latest show news, announce their appearance and attendance at JordanCon, and then dig in to episode 103 of The Wheel of Time! Jen reveals the secret right away! Brendan shocks with bold math! Tom looks at a lot of eyes! Joe struggles to spoil something! All that, plus Pootie Tang references! As always, spoilers abound, as does random trashing of universally admired films! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Don't Turn Around, If You Don't Want to Watch Episode Two (Ep. 102 Rewatch) | 06 Mar 2023 | 01:35:30 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan cover the latest production news, then jump back into our re-watch of season one, with episode 102! Joe and Tom start the Spice Wars! Brendan downgrades due to geography! Jen notices a trend in sleevelessness! Michelle chimes in from off-show to translate for wolves! All that, plus an unofficial count of Lan death stares! As always, spoilers abound, as does the abandonment of checklists! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 179: It's Deja Vu All Over Again! (Ep. 101 Rewatch) | 27 Feb 2023 | 01:30:19 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest Season 3 news, including a set being rebuilt, and are rejoined by occasional guest host and best voice on the show, Brendan Johnston, for a rewatch of season 1, episode 1! Hear Joe refuse to bring the energy! Hear Tom get harsh with the grades! Hear Jen ask a question that blows our minds! Hear Brendan double his love for Laila! All that, plus cast birthdays, fires, Audies, and more! As always, spoilers abound (except when Brendan's around), as do damn fine cups of coffee! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 178: Cairhien My Wayward Son | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:19:38 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover all the latest news and social media shenanigans, including cast interviews, important causes, and then we jump into a Deep Dive into the country with the worst advice in interior decoration, Cairhien! Hear Joe pronounce his most difficult word! Hear Tom get excited to discuss bouffants! Hear Jen talk about hot shots! All that, plus new rules in baseball and an ongoing contest! As always, spoilers abound, as do searches for Mandy Moore mountains! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 177: Canary In A Coal Mine | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:58:03 | |
In this episode Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and rumors, including season 3 directors, and a possible huge season two character debut! Will Faile be in season two? Were we conned at Comic Con?! Hear Tom pay off on hedging his bets! Hear Jen take the under on true rumors! Hear Joe set up a prop bet that causes us to reevaluate our last few episodes! All that, and we learn new slang! As always, spoilers abound, as does love for Law & Order! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 176: As We Faced the Cold, We Cast the Shadow | 06 Feb 2023 | 01:13:25 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom discuss the latest news on season 3, then conclude their casting of the unconfirmed actors in season 2! Listen as Jen gets down about good news! Wonder that while Joe will be bold, will he be daring? Hear Tom be mean and judge people by their looks! All that, plus was show Rand inspired by our own Joe?! As always, spoilers abound, as do Lionel Richie songs! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 175: Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Cast Me A Show | 30 Jan 2023 | 01:04:35 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom dive back into the unconfirmed casting attached to the show, and make their guesses, informed and otherwise, as to who they'll be! Does Tom fix his tech issues? Does Jen swear off booze? Does Joe voice some insane fashion opinions? All that, plus some admiration for cake! As always, spoilers abound, as does obsession with commercial actors! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 174: I Cast a Guess on You, Because You're WoT.... | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:59:41 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom lament the lack of big news, update you on important #HenNews, and then decide to get their prognostication hats on, and make some predictions as to castings! We go through actors who have been attached to the show with unidentified roles, and give you our best guess as to whom they could be playing! See if you can count how many times Tom's computer drops him from the recording! Get angry with Jen that she didn't get more coverage in Tom and Joe's work publication! Hear Joe remember to rip Jason Clarke! All that, plus a harrowing tale from our week off! As always, spoilers abound, as do hopes and fears about the Giants! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| He Who Comes with the Dawn (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 308) | 21 Apr 2025 | 02:15:16 | |
In this episode Joe, Jen, Tom... and Brendan? review season 3 episode 8 of Prime Video's "The Wheel of Time." We were born to do this! Hear Brendan give his thoughts from afar! Hear Joe love the pieces! Hear Jen do a tight 13! Hear Tom be disappointed! All that, plus Zoobilee Zoo! The first part is spoiler-free, the last bit is spoiler-filled, and the whole thing wants to know what is your need? Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 173: Secret, Secret, WoT's Got A Secret | 09 Jan 2023 | 01:12:59 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and social media shenanigans (Season 3 news, castings, and more), then dive into an interview done Friday night with Brandon Sanderson, revealing a shocking hidden plot revelation from A Memory of Light, the last book in the series! Joe, Jen, and Tom reveal their immediate and passionate reactions to this news, and how it re-contextualizes the end of the series. How does this change how we look at the end of the books? Our own head canon for what happens next? And did Jen and Tom have enough caffeine for a late night recording?! All that, plus some really odd tangents on "Attack of the Clones" and "Hair"! As always spoilers abound, and... I mean, really, we just talk about the end of the series all over the place! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 172: For Auld WoT Syne, My Friends... | 02 Jan 2023 | 01:09:31 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom take a look back over a 2022 that, despite having no actual shows released, was chock full of eventful and impactful items, and we count down our 10 moments of the year (plus some extras). It's List-tastic! Listen as Tom makes sure we all know he was right about something! Get in the party spirit with Jen and her cartoon eyes! Try and figure out how many times Joe leaves to refill his drink! All that, plus the latest in calendars! As always, spoilers abound, as do sneak previews only live listeners got to hear! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 171: A Festivus for the Rest of Us! | 26 Dec 2022 | 01:19:38 | |
In this special episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and social media shenanigans, including casting news, season 2 release dates, season 3 updates, and of course #HenNews! That would, and probably should, be enough for a show, but it's Festivus, so that means that it's time for the airing of grievances!! Hear Joe call out an international conglomerate for a street fight! Hear Tom interpret news in a depressing way! Hear Jen give a biology lesson! All that, plus we learn about the versatility of palace servants! As always, spoilers abound, as Holiday spirit!! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 170: This Is The End of the Origins... | 19 Dec 2022 | 01:18:08 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, go on a #HenNews journey, and reveal a segment won't end! All that, plus they finish their deep dive into Origins of the Wheel of Time! Be astounded as Jen finds a secret pattern in how some entries are written! Get crushed with Joe as an article removes the word "early." Get grumpy with Tom as he expresses his true opinion of elementary school choruses! All that, plus attempts to predict the future that's now the past! As always, spoilers abound, as does a discussion of which color lights are most evil! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 169: News No Naps Knowing I'm Nice Naturally | 12 Dec 2022 | 01:24:05 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom intend to cover the rest of the Origins of the Wheel of Time glossary, but there's so much news, they basically only cover the letter N! Crow with Jen as she proves she can read emoji! Get sold as Tom pitches a new pod! Get excited as Joe pitches different plotlines for Mat in Season Two! All that, plus some actual updates for Where's WoT Origins?! As always, spoilers abound, as does NY spending sprees! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 168: Birthday Deep Dive with WoT Spoilers | 05 Dec 2022 | 01:38:11 | |
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into Michael Livingston's Origins of The Wheel of Time, going through letters F-M with Seth and Aradia from WoT Spoilers! Learn as Aradia teaches us about leeching ore and series lore! Laugh as Seth celebrates puns and birthday fun! All that, plus WoT's Happening, show news, and more! As always, spoilers abound, as do discussions of the importance of naps! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 167: Chatting at the Barside | 28 Nov 2022 | 01:37:10 | |
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into Michael Livingston's Origins of The Wheel of Time, focusing on the entries A-E of chapter 4. For a task this big, we needed two guests! With us are Brian and Matt from the Barside Chats podcast! Hear Brian give more than Joe asks for! Take a deep breath, as Matt has to reevaluate some things. All that, plus show news, Where's WoT Origins, and WOT's Happening! As always, spoilers abound, as do more reviews of children's entertainment! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 166: Michael Livingston, I Presume? | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:42:41 | |
In this special episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom interview the author of Origins of The Wheel of Time, Michael Livingston! Hear the questions you want answered, including a question or two from you! Also, pay attention, because we are doing a giveaway with TOR books based on this interview! As always, spoilers abound, as do drink recommendations! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 165: Beth, WOT Can I Do? | 20 Nov 2022 | 01:45:28 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news and social media findings from the show, including a WoT Origins updates, deleted scenes, and handsome FBI agents. We then continue our deep dive into Michael Livingston's Origins of the Wheel of Time, covering the revelatory chapter 3 with our guest Beth "Domon"! Tom gives a mea maxima culpa, Jen makes an amazing correlation, Joe makes a plea to Elon Musk, and Beth consistently blows us away with her perspective and insight! All that, and a special interview/giveaway announcement, WoT's Happening, and Hobo Signs! As always, spoilers abound, as does a hearty endorsement of the new "Blue's Clues and You" movie! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 164: Origin Gangster | 14 Nov 2022 | 01:25:45 | |
In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, and the dive into the latest Wheel of Time content, doing a deep dive into Michael Livingston's Origins of The Wheel of Time, chapters 1 & 2! Be thankful as Jen returns and covers every theme! Get emotional with Joe as we talk maps! Be amazed as Tom finds a way to work in Marvel Comics! All that, plus more Couch Talk! As always, spoilers abound, and hey, didn't I see that phrase somewhere else recently? Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| Goldeneyes (Spoiler Free Recap & Review Ep. 307) | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:55:46 | |
In this episode Joe, Jen, Tom, and Brendan review season 3 episode 7 of Prime Video's "The Wheel of Time!" Oh sing, sing of Manetheren! Hear Tom have lots of emotions! Hear Brendan reckon with a full Perrin episode! Hear Joe shockingly not have an issue with the distances in a battle! Hear Jen finally find a Faile flaw! All that, plus unabashed Dain love! The first part is spoiler-free, the last bit is spoiler-filled, and the whole thing will have his name sing in our ears forever. Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 163: Women Go Crazy About A Sharp Dressed Seanchan (Seanchan Part IV) | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:56:52 | |
In this week's episode, Jen's on walkabout, so Joe and and Tom cover the latest news, including new videos from Sony, and new couches for Tom, and the close out our deep dive into the Seanchan empire, talking costumes and how they may be reflected on the show! Hear Tom complain about his voice! Hear Joe ask good questions about fingernail symbolism! Listen as Tom learns how difficult Joe has it, as he mispronounces words! All that, plus Tom forces a new segment! As always, spoilers abound, as do mean gifts from distant grandparents! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 162: G-g-g-grolm Me, Creatures of the Night (Seanchan Part III) | 31 Oct 2022 | 01:14:55 | |
In this week's episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom cover the latest news, have an important Halloween debate, then jump back in to our SPOOKY deep dive into the Seanchan empire, talking the creatures of the empire! Joe struggles with pronunciation and wonders who named things! Jen advocates for additional Halloween fun, and sings Christmas music! Tom hates fun, and immediately forgets what we were talking about! All that, plus the winner of the grand prize giveaway! As always, spoilers abound, as does a ghoulishly good time! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||
| 161: Imperial State of Mind (Seanchan Part II) | 24 Oct 2022 | 01:12:47 | |
In this week's episode, we cover all the latest news (and there's a bunch), cover the latest social media shenanigans, and break down a commercial! Then, we continue our deep dive into the continent, and people, of Seanchan! Joe gets vindicated, or so he thinks! Jen reads the tea leaves of emoji! Tom gets so emotional! All that, plus one last chance at a giveaway in this episode! As always, spoilers abound, as does considerations on casual driving! Send us your thoughts and questions! https://www.talkaranrhiod.com/ | |||