Through the Glass Columns: A Wheel of Time Read Along Podcast

In "A Time for Iron", Greg debates the balance between action and the confusion of battle, Tylor repeatedly wonders about what is going on with Gedwyn and the other Asha'man, and Rand's sanity frays at the worst possible time.

In "Gathering Clouds" and "Fog of War, Storm of Battle", Greg analyzes the strategy of a gateway enabled war, Tylor tries to piece together Rand's current position on violence against women, and the Seanchan suffer a major defeat.

In "Into Andor" and "Answering the Summons", Tylor worries about Rand's deteriorating mental state, Greg tries to keep up with the developments in Elayne's group, and Rand finds himself unable to channel without being sickened.

In "Out on the Ice", "A Peculiar Calling", and "The Law", Greg is excited to see the political plot take a leap forward, Tylor is interested in meeting Elayne's rivals for the throne, and Egwene executes a risky plan to perfection.

In "Stronger than Written Law" and "Unexpected Absences", Tylor is curious about Egwene wanting to end the 3 oaths, Greg pieces together Romanda and Lelaine's plans, and Siuan sees an oddity among the Salidar Sitters.

In "Floating Like Snow" and "Message from the M'hael" Tylor wonders about the status of the Asha'man, Greg is overwhelmed by minor nobles, and the contrast between Rand and Perrin becomes more clear.

In "Questions and an Oath" and "New Alliances", Perrin confronts a complicated political landscape, Greg wonders about Faile's plans, and Tylor dubs this plotline the island of misfit toys.

In "Tangles" and "Changes" Greg is excited to see longer periods of time with each perspective, Tylor wonders about Perrin vs Rand's thinking on women, and Faile creates her own spy agency

In "A Goatpen" and "A Simple Country Woman", we learn the destination of Morgase's travels, Tylor wonders why this seemingly simple plot feels so messy, and Greg has theories about the different factions in camp.

In "The Breaking Storm" and "Threads", Greg wonders how unweaving would look with big budget effects, Tylor is curious how a ritual of all women is able to draw on Saidin, and Elayne breaks out of her rut, and her stereotype.

In "A Quiet Place" and "A Pleasant Ride", Tylor wonders whether these are truly wasted chapters, Greg is confused by almost all of the names, and Elayne seems ahead of where we expected in some ways, and behind in others.

In "To Keep the Bargain" and "Unweaving", Greg tries to piece together the new hierarchies among the channelers of Ebou Dar, Tylor is excited for more Avhiendha, and the gathering of channelers produces another previously hidden ability: unweaving.

In "Deceptive Appearances", Tylor wonders what hints we can garner from the gathering of Borderlanders, Greg is curious exactly what Verin is up to, and Moridin makes an appearance in Ebou Dar.

In the end of book episode Tylor discusses the impending series slowdown, Greg's rankings shift drastically, and the POVs are really hard to remember.

In "Spears" and "A Crown of Swords", Greg feels as if the Shaido are being promoted to real villain status, Tylor focuses on Rand's relationship to women in danger, and Sammael meets his fate off-screen.

In "Six Stories" and "Promises to Keep", Greg is excited to see a new villain; the Gholam, Tylor wonders what comes next in Ebou Dar, and Mat finds the Bowl of the Winds but can't quite make it out of town.

In "Blades" and "A Note from the Palace", Min becomes suspicious of Cadsuane's motivations, Tylor is interested in a random Aes Sedai being better at healing than Samitsu, and Greg anticipates Mat's big finish in Ebou Dar.

In "Ta'veren" and "Into the Woods" Tylor wonders whether celebrities have ta'veren powers, Greg is curious about the long term future of the seafolk, and Rand is mysteriously not recognized by the rebels, except for Caline Damodred.

In "Sealed to the Flame" and "A Bath", Tylor explains his theory that Elaida succeeded and failed at once, Greg worries about what a new vision might forebode for Perrin and Rand, and Seaine initiates a new plotline... in book 7.

In " The First Cup" and "Mashiara", Tylor is excited to see how much the dynamic shifts when Elayne stands up for herself, Greg has theories about the Kin and aging, and Nynaeve makes several leaps forward as a character

In "To Be Alone", "Bread and Cheese", and "The Festival of Birds", Tylor wonders why the planning that preceded Perrin's departure was off screen, Greg postulates on the nature of ta'veren and Mat & Tylin's plot takes a very serious turn

In "The Kin", "Mindtrap", and "The Irrevocable Words", Greg turns to the map to evaluate how quickly the Seanchan are moving, Tylor wonders whether Moridin represents a change in the strategies of the dark, and Reanne Corly immediately regrets giving Elayne and Nynaeve a chance.

In "Small Sacrifices" and "Next Door to a Weaver", Tylor is excited to see a new group of channelers, Greg is excited to see a new side of mistress Anan, and Nynaeve learns to be more patient than Elayne for the first time.

In "Patterns Within Patterns" and "Swovan Night", Tylor is excited to see Mat and Birgitte open up, Greg hypothesizes about the identity of The Watcher, and Nyn and El are confronted by the need to do what they fear most... apologize.

In "As the Plow Breaks the Earth", and "Diamonds and Stars", Greg grapples with the growing size of Rand's following, Tylor is excited for Cadsuane's arrival, and Min reacts oddly to the deaths of Colavere and Harid Fel

In "Insects", "A Touch on the Cheek", and "The Triumph of Logic", Greg prepares for an explosion as Jaichim Carridin and Sammael enter the fray in Ebou Dar, Tylor is uncomfortable with Tylin's advances toward Mat, and Mistress Anan shows previously unknown depths.

In "The Bowl of the Winds" and "White Plumes" Tylor is excited we get an Aviendha POV, Greg feels let down by the Mat POV, and both the Seanchan and Whitecloaks threaten Elayne and Nynaeve's progress.

In "A Morning of Victory" Tylor feels the horror vibes following Halima, Greg is excited by Lan's return, and Egwene wins valuable support.

In "Unseen Eyes" and "An Oath" Tylor reminds everyone about the dark undercurrents of the Salidar camp, Greg is ready for this political plot to become a siege, and Egwene gets a less than forthcoming reaction from the Wise Ones.

In "The Figurehead" and "A Pair of Silverpike", Greg tries to navigate the numerous political currents of Salidar, Tylor highlights the importance of tracking the Forsaken (and remembering that there is one in camp), and Egwene makes her first moves to seize real power.

In "Old Fear, New Fear" and "Pitfalls and Tripwires", the Aiel want to go to war, Tylor wonders how much of Faile's actions are about cultural expectations, and Greg is impressed by Rand's command of politics while also worrying about his sanity.

In "Hill of the Golden Dawn", "Into Cairhien", and "A Broken Crown", Tylor appreciates that we get more time in Perrin's head, Greg wonders about the new Asha'man, and Rand seems to be in his dark side phase, but he still won't kill women.

In "High Chasaline" and "The Butcher's Yard", Greg appreciates seeing Rand's development from Perrin's perspective, Tylor is interested in the new Asha'man who get the spotlight, and Dashiva being chosen at random feels momentous.

In "Lightnings", Greg worries about the stability of the White Tower, Tylor is more impressed by Dumai's Wells the second time around, and Eamon Valda makes his move.

In the traditional end of book wrap-up Greg weighs Lord of Chaos' slow start against its epic finish, Tylor reveals the most ridiculous POV challenge yet, and long-time guest Ben poses a game that pokes fun at Robert Jordan's descriptions of women (and then Greg ruins it).

In "The Sending", "Dumai's Wells" and "The Answer", Tylor is impressed by how all the pieces come together, Greg enjoys our first explosive climax, and Rand seems to lose himself in Lews Therin.

In "The Taking", "Weaves of the Power" and "The Feast of Lights", Tylor wonders why Elayne and Nynaeve are so set against Mat helping, Greg is frustrated by the Perrin and Berelain plotline, and Rand stares down the Salidar embassy.

In "Mirror of Mists" and "Thorns" Greg re-evaluates his position on the Salidar Aes Sedai, Tylor wonders about the all the death coming to Cairhien, and Rand flees a dangerous situation.

In "The Wandering Woman" and "Leaning on the Knife" Greg makes predictions about what is to come in this book, Tylor is curious about Aes Sedai hierarchies, again, and Mat is repeatedly on the back foot.

In "A Bitter Thought" and "Beyond the Gate", Tylor is impressed by how similar Beyond the gate felt to a previous Aes Sedai centric chapter, Greg worries about Lews Therin's influence on Rand, and Perrin returns with ALL the family drama.

In "The Black Tower", "The Crown of Roses", and "The Color of Trust", Greg is interested in why Mat feels different all of a sudden, Tylor questions how different the two groups of Aes Sedai, and we get to see Min and Rand's relationship from a new perspective.

In "Unexpected Laughter" and "A Threat", Tylor is excited for some old faces to return, Greg wonders how Thom can be so wise and yet so controversial, and Elayne clears the air with Birgitte and Aviendha.

In "When Battle Begins", "A Sudden Chill", and "Possibilities", Egwene puts her plans into motion, Greg pieces together the political factions of the area, and Tylor has the same realization as Siuan: Egwene is dangerous.

In "Journey to Salidar", "In the Hall of the Sitters", and "The Amyrlin is Raised", Tylor puts together earlier clues about why Egwene was called to Salidar, Greg wonders about travel methods, and Bela makes a long awaited appearance.

In "Red Wax", "Summoned in Haste", and "Courage to Strengthen", Greg notes that Egwene has made a significant step in the hero's journey, Tylor tries to understand which whitecloak is behind an execution, and the Salidar Aes Sedai make their move and give up their location to Rand.

In "Fire and Spirit", and "To Heal Again", Greg wonders if Nynaeve is finally on an upward trajectory, Siuan and Leane have very different reactions to the same event, and Tylor wonders whether the balance of power in Salidar has changed.

In "Gifts" and "Letters" Tylor tries to piece together the animosity between Egwene and Berelain, Greg wonders about the implications of a University in a fantasy world, and Rand faces a web of conflicting loyalties.

In "Like Lightning and Rain" and "Connecting Lines", Tylor hypothesizes why some WoT time romances work and Egwene's... doesn't, Greg evaluates the possible outcomes of Rand's plots, and Galina draws some wild conclusions.

In "Heading South", "To Understand a Message", and "An Embassy" Tylor wonders whether Egwene is more Aiel or Westerner, Greg discusses Mat's leadership, and Graendal schemes.

In "Matters of Toh", "From the Stedding", and "To Shadar Logoth", Tylor is excited to get some details about Aviendha, Greg wonders about the lost civilizations of the Wheel, and Loial's family tracks him down.