In this double-length episode (sorry not sorry), Preeti and Jenn basically freak out about the last chapters of The Eye of the World, in which SO MUCH HAPPENS. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TarValonOrBust" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/TarValonOrBust</a>

Episode 5: The Eye of the World, Chapters 41-53

Preeti and Jenn get excited about some tweets and dive into chapters 19-26 of The Great Hunt, with extra attention paid to suspense-building writing tricks, Nynaeve's character redemption, and lots of "UGH SELENE." Links:<a href="https://twitter.com/WOTonPrime/status/1354602055470522370" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shout out from WOT on Prime</a>!! <a href="https://t.co/QTDAwwWFDW?amp=1 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scoop: Amer Chadha-Patel’s Role Revealed</a>!

The Great Hunt, Chapters 19-26

Preeti and Jenn dive into Chapters 11-18 of The Great Hunt, discuss the recent concept art reveal from WOTonPrime, and talk about the new POV rules, Nynaeve's character assassination, and exactly how bad-ass Egwene is. <a href="https://twitter.com/wotonprime/status/1350141300876611586?s=27" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This concept art tho!</a>

The Great Hunt, Chapters 11-18

This week Preeti and Jenn dig into the Prologue through Chapter 10 of The Great Hunt -- like, REALLY dig in -- and talk about how much they hate Liandrin, new POV rules, some annoying narrative choices, and more. Also, Jenn does know about the White Walkers in Game of Thrones, whoops, but feels like her point still stands, JUST SAYING. <a href="https://bookriot.com/quiz-time-wheel-of-time-sword-form-or-kama-sutra-sex-act/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">QUIZ: Wheel of Time Sword Form or Kama Sutra Sex Act</a>? For next time, we'll be reading Chapters 11-18, because wow so much to talk about!

The Great Hunt, Prologue - Chapter 10

A very special bonus episode! Jenn and musician Bryan Dunn nerd out over folk music, Rand as flute prodigy, Thom's guitar, and dive deep into the musical representation in The Eye of the World. Thom’s mustachiod guitar! <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/WOTonPrime/status/1341805779678982149" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mobile.twitter.com/WOTonPrime/status/1341805779678982149</a> <a href="https://www.signaturetheatre.org/shows-and-events/Productions/2019-2020/Cambodian-Rock-Band.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cambodian Rock Band</a> by Lauren Yee // <a href="https://denguefevermusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dengue Fever</a><a href="https://bryandunnmusic.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BryanDunnMusic.net</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TarValonOrBust" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/TarValonOrBust</a>

Music in The Eye of the World, with Bryan Dunn

This week Jenn and Preeti dig into chapters 31-40 of The Eye of the World (their favorite excerpt so far!) discussing world building, tension, and of course, ogiers versus ents. Patreon.com/TarValonOrBust

Episode 4: The Eye of the World, Chapters 31-40

Preeti and Jenn nerd out about swords, dig into context, and get stressed out about so many things in Chapters 21 - 30 of Eye of the World. <a href="https://twitter.com/WOTonPrime/status/1334195629438894081" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crafting the Blade</a> - WOTonPrime <a href="https://www.tor.com/2020/04/23/all-about-swords-s-l-huang-v-e-schwab-yoon-ha-lee-suzanne-walker-and-setsu-uzume-talk-weaponry/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">All About Swords: S.L. Huang, V.E. Schwab, Yoon Ha Lee, Suzanne Walker, and Setsu Uzumé Talk Weaponry</a> [Tor.com] The Wheel of Time Companion, shout-out to <a href="https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loyalty Bookstore</a> <a href="http://Patreon.com/TarValonOrBust" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon.com/TarValonOrBust</a>

Episode 3: The Eye of the World, Chapters 21-30

Preeti and Jenn dive into Chapters 11-20 of The Eye of the World and talk about POV, their respective takes on Nynaeve, Preeti's garbage child Mat Cauthon, and more. Links: An update on that audio teaser from last episode: <a href="https://winteriscoming.net/2020/10/28/amazon-drops-teaser-the-wheel-of-time-show-nynaeve/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://winteriscoming.net/2020/10/28/amazon-drops-teaser-the-wheel-of-time-show-nynaeve/</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TarValonOrBust" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a>

Episode 2: The Eye of the World, Chapters 11-20

Preeti and Jenn dive into Chapters 1-10 of The Eye of the World and discuss the Two Rivers folk, what they forgot, teenage angst, and some pleasant surprises. Links:  (via Ola)  (and  on binaries in particular)   from WoT On Prime  series by...

Preeti and Jenn dive into Chapters 1-10 of The Eye of the World and discuss the Two Rivers folk, what they forgot, teenage angst, and some pleasant surprises. Links: <a href="https://www.juniperbooks.com/products/the-wheel-of-time-jackets-only-set%20"> Wheel of Time hardcover jackets from Juniper Books</a> (via Ola) <a href="https://www.tor.com/series/reading-the-wheel-of-time/">The Tor.com Read with Sylas K. Barrett</a> (and <a href="https://www.tor.com/2020/08/18/the-wheel-of-time-and-the-storytelling-problem-in-the-concept-of-a-binary/%20"> this piece</a> on binaries in particular) <a href="https://www.tor.com/series/wot-reread/">The Tor.com WoT Reread with Leigh Butler</a> <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/WOTonPrime%20">A First Listen</a> from WoT On Prime <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/kushiel-s-dart/9781250759511">Kushiel's Legacy</a> series by Jacqueline Carey Jenn actually found it! <a href="https://www.salon.com/2015/09/06/game_of_thrones_meets_50_shades_these_female_led_medieval_fantasy_novels_should_be_tvs_next_smash_hit/"> The Salon.com piece</a> that convinced her to read Jacqueline Carey <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/alanna-the-first-adventure-reprint/9781442426412"> The Song of the Lioness</a> by Tamora Pierce <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TarValonOrBust">Patreon</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

Episode 1: The Eye of the World, Chapters 1-10

A Wheel of Time Podcast

Longtime fans Jenn and Preeti revisit the Wheel of Time series in preparation for the TV show’s launch, and dig into their personal connections with the books, how well they hold up, and what they think will make it to screen. Join them for two episodes a month, featuring recaps of the books and the show (eventually), interviews, recommendations, obsessing about Mat Cauthon, and more.

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