On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
We are two best friends who do a deep dive into a new book book series, one book at a time. Join us while we assess the plot, the characters, and the themes of each book, while laughing at some of the more...interesting choices. Join us as we highlight the new series while updating you on other things we are reading, watching, and/or enjoying!
Current Seasons:
Season 1: Shai'Tan on Wheel of Time
Season 2: Blazing through the Poppy Wars
Season 3: The Murderbot Diaries Diaries
Season 4: Peaking into the Green Bone Saga
Season 5: Cycling through Legendborn
Season 6: The Year of the Dresden (Dresden Files)
Season 7: Breaking into the Broken Earth Trilogy
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 82 minutes
- Episodes
- 262
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep. 20 - The Ninetiest Ninety That Ever Ninetied (The Fires of Heaven)
This week we talk about the women of The Fires of Heaven. Laura admits that well written vampire stories may be a guilty pleasure despite her previous claims. Hannah shares some great…
Ep. 19 - Old People Forever (The Fires of Heaven)
Today we discuss the boys in Robert Jordan's The Fires of Heaven. Laura continues her Disney+ journey, but again wonders why some of the great new movies aren't getting more hype than t…
Ep. 18 - N-N-N-N-N-NAKED?! (The Fires of Heaven)
Today we are discussing the second half The Fires of Heaven. We talk crying during movies and how Hannah has become more sensitive than her past self. We also discuss Hallmark. A lot, b…
Ep. 17 - I'm at Least Getting a B+ on This Discussion (The Fires of Heaven)
Today we are breaking down Chapters 1-28 of the Fifth book of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, The Fires of Heaven. We are confused by Jordan deciding the rules of the world late i…
Ep. 16 - The Note Passing Stage Was a Confusing Time (The Shadow Rising)
Today is the final installment of our analysis of The Shadow Rising, looking into the women in the Wheel of Time Series. But first we have a 6ish minute rant on Stephen King and his wo…
Ep. 15 - Is It Too Late Now to Get an Annulment? (The Shadow Rising)
Today we discuss the boys (and a few men) in The Shadow Rising. Laura is incredibly disappointed in Perrin, naming him her favorite character. She also baits Hannah into ranting about G…
Ep. 14 - Little Mommy Foo Foo (The Shadow Rising)
This week we discuss Chapters 30-58 of The Shadow Rising. We discuss Hannah's belief she may be able to read It by Stephen King, and we talk about movies that we wouldn't watch and come…
Ep. 13 - Call a Fascist a Fascist (The Shadow Rising)
This week we break down Chapters 1-29 of The Shadow Rising. We talk toxic relationships, gambling addiction, and fascism. You know: the light stuff! Hannah pushes Laura to talk about ho…
Ep. 12 - Hot Guy Open Cage; Goodbye Life Choices! (The Dragon Reborn)
This week we have our wrap up on The Dragon Reborn and our first guest, and it was chaotic!! Please join us for @ronniereadsregularly's first episode. She is in fact our number one fan,…
Ep. 11 - On Wednesdays We Record! (The Dragon Reborn)
This week we discuss the women on The Dragon Reborn. The audiobook of Wheel of Time is now our comfort listens, and we do a deep dive on loving Community. We discuss our favorite movi…
Ep. 10 - Love You, Rand. Glad You're Not Here (The Dragon Reborn)
This week we discussed the men in The Dragon Reborn. We are still here for not seeing Rand, we love Perrin, and we might actually like Mat! We know we were strong contenders that "he wo…
Ep. 9 - The Dragon Reborn: The Greatest Novel Alive
Laura and Hannah talk a long time on the plot of The Dragon Reborn (like, too long). Laura admits her love to Fredrik Backman, who is NOT like Nicholas Sparks. New Girl is the new Ja…
Ep. 8 - Don't Gaslight Hannah about Pie (The Great Hunt)
This week we wrap up The Great Hunt. We discuss themes and issues we see with the book, including Reddit views. Laura dashes Hannah's hopes when we ask the question "What would you li…
Ep. 7 - A Hairstyle Like Someone from Full House (The Great Hunt)
This week we discuss the women in Wheel of Time during the Great Hunt. Hannah tries to tell Laura about the silver linings on Elayne, Laura and Hannah discuss Egwene's growth, and we ar…
Ep. 6 - We Can Make Our Own Hamburger Patties (The Great Hunt)
This week we discuss the Men in the Great Hunt. Mat still sucks, Rand is still a shepherd from Emond's Field until he's not, and Perrin is still great and underserved. We complain abou…
Ep. 5 - Welcome to the Fruit Podcast (The Great Hunt)
This week we discuss the plot of Book 2 in Wheel of Time: The Great Hunt, or as Hannah has renamed it "What if people asked a couple questions?" Laura mentions Hannah is her Likewise Ap…
Ep. 4 - Duncan Idaho Potatoes (Eye of the World)
Today we are discussing our final themes, predictions, and thoughts on Eye of the World as we move on to The Great Hunt. Laura calls Hannah out for predicting something she had definit…
Ep. 3 - Bird Bones! (Eye of the World)
Today on the pod we are discussing the women of Wheel of Time and both of us side with Egwene or Nynaeve. We do both like Moraine and Min, though. We discuss the casting of Wheel of Ti…
Ep. 2 - Text Back or Get Thrown out of the Hive (Eye of the World)
This week on the pod we are discussing the men in Eye of the World and how Rand and Perrin both think the other one is so much better with women than he is. Laura points out that Rand …
Ep. 1 - Shenanigans and Inns (Eye of the World Plot)
This is Episode 1 of Shai'tain on Wheel of Time Series, where we will be discussing the entire plot of The Eye of the World, or as Hannah puts it, "What if We Told Moiraine?" (Spoilers …