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

In "What Lies Hidden", "Tanchico or the Tower", and "Rumors" Tylor finds his favorite real world reference in the series, Greg compares the Wise Ones to Greek tragedy, and Aviendha struggles against the plans of others.

In "Decisions" and "The Stone Stands", Tylor wonders about a voice in Rand's head, Greg compares Rand's loss to the Illiad, and Moiraine is woefully unprepared for something for the first time in her life.

In "Playing with Fire" and "Hard Heads" Tylor acknowledges another well done romance scene, Greg anticipates the pace picking up soon, and Rand seems unstable to everyone but himself.

In "Questioners" and "Doorways" Tylor wonders what the second doorway is, Greg thinks about the various ways Moiraine is like a teacher, and Elayne figures out her feelings for a boy she has only met twice.

In "Reflection" and "Strings" Tylor is excited to see more politics, Greg notes the similarities between Rand and Moiraine, and Rhuarc makes a strong first impression.

In "Whirlpools in the Pattern" Greg plays detective about the origins of the magical disruptions, Tylor appreciates the faster pace to start this book, and our teenage protagonists come face to face with their fears.

In "Seeds of Shadow" Min faces a horror movie introduction, Tylor wonders at all the characters getting promoted, and Greg wonders which pay off for this book and which are longer term concerns.

In our wrap up of the Dragon Reborn, Greg analyzes the origins of Forsaken names, Tylor previews what is to come and the podcast moves onto another book.

In "What is Written in Prophecy" and "The People of the Dragon" Greg grapples with the overlapping narratives of the conclusion, Tylor frets over the similarities in the conclusions of the first three books, and Rand claims his place in the prophecies.

In " In Search of a Remedy", "A Flow of the Spirit", and "Into the Stone" Tylor is glad to see the necessary emotional setup, Greg appreciates the deft hand leading all the characters to converge, and the Aiel unexpectedly weave themselves into the exciting conclusion.