Blood and Ashes is a spoiler filled, chapter by chapter discussion of the Wheel of Time series of fantasy novels penned by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Join us, three middle aged dads, as we re-read the series and enthusiastically discuss all the best bits from each chapter. Do we know every single thing about the world of The Wheel of Time? No. Do we know half? Probably not. Does that stop us from wildly speculating and tapping into half faded memories from our teens? Definitely not!It's all just a good ol' time for anyone looking to relive the highs and lows of Rand's journey. Pull in!
Hello friends!
Here's a little odd one for you! I'm working on a youtube video, which may or may not see the light of day.
But since we missed the last episode in our cycle, I thought I'd sahre the aud…
Welcome back to Ebou Dar! In this episode we leave Egwene and the rebel Aes Sedai behind and check in on our intrepid girls, plus Mat.
Elayne, Aviendha and Nynaeve decide to approach the many Sea Folk…
In this episode we focus in on Egwene as she tries deperately to carve out her place within the Aes Sedai while maintaining her link to the Wise Ones and Rand.
First she deals with Faolain and Theodri…
Welcome back, friends! Sit back, relax, and listen to Willie and I bloviate while Jody sinks deeper into his chair.
Perrin and Faile reunite and make up, and Rand immediately tries to send Perrin to T…
We love when RJ focuses in on a short period of time and lays it out over multiple chapters.
In this episode we basically have Rand and co. travel from Dumai's Wells via gateway, and take a day's ride…
Mmmmm, that's the smell of a brand new book!
We start A Crown of Swords pretty much exactly where we left off with Lord of Chaos: Dumai's Wells.
Elaida and Alviarin catch up and we get a clear view of …
Ok, get comfy. It's not our beefiest episode yet, but it's beefy nonetheless.
Everyone realises what's happened to Rand, so Perrin leads an all star team to rescue him and they set off after the kidna…
Oooooooo, we're getting close now! In this episode we set up for the explosive finale for Lord of Chaos and things are really heating up!
Nynaeve, Elayne, Mat and co set out on their mission in Ebou D…
Welcome back to another great mix of storylines in our latest episode!
We're nearing the pointy end of Lord of Chaos and all the pieces are moving a lot:
The Salidar Embassy is trying to figure out wh…
We are spoilt for POVs this episode with pretty much the whole gang here. Except for Perrin...
Egwene is running things in Salidar with the help of Siuan, Nynaeve and Elayne. She also takes control of…
We're back, baby! And so is Egwene!
Undoubtedly the highlight of this stretch is what happens with Egwene as she says goodbye to her Aiel Wise One mentors and heads back to Salidar to face... punishme…
Only 4 chapters and so much happens.
Elaida's delegation of Aes Sedai drop in on Rand and they square off for the first time. Ominous times.
Back in Caemlyn Rand has some meetings and during the course…
This was a great episode, with loads to discuss, so get stuck in!
We pick up right where we left off with the Ogier as Rand takes them and some Aiel on a day trip to Shadar Logoth before depositing th…
It's good to be back after a nice long holiday as we leave the inaction of Salidar behind and get back to... Rand and his moods. But don't despair! Things do get interesting.
Rand first entertains som…
Hello and welcome back to Salidar! I mean, Blood and Ashes!
We spend the majority of our time with Nynaeve as she's desperately trying to learn about what direction the Hall will take, trying to break…
Man, Lord of Chaos just keeps throwing punches.
We start off with arather innocuous chapter following Nynaeve through Salidar as she picks up bits of information from Logain, Siuan, Theodrin, Lelaine …
If you love reading about the Forsaken, you're in for a treat.
In this episode we get some meaty Graendal, Sammael and Semirhage points of view with a coating of vileness and a sprinkle of Shaidar Har…
Here we go! Lord of Chaos is officially underway as we move on from the lengthy prologue and into the chapters proper.
In this episode we cover 4 chapters, all from Rand point of view. In fact, they s…
Ah, a brand new episode for a brand new book. Let the Lord of Chaos rule!
And things are chaotic in Randland. In this episode we check in with the Forsaken (including Demandred, Mesaana and Semirhage!…
Holy moly. I feel like I say this all the time, but this one's a beefy boy!
Join the boys and I as we're joined by friends of the show, Kerri and Rowan, as we dissect the final 5 chapters and the expl…