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Tar Valon Or Bust - Podcast

Tar Valon Or Bust

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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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
87 minutes
Episodes
146
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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The Wheel of Time, S2 E4: Daughter of the Night

The Wheel of Time, S2 E4: Daughter of the Night

EVERYTHING HAPPENS! We get Lanfear, we meet Moiraine's sister (!??!), Lan is having some very confusing conversations about the warder bond, Perrin finally meets Hopper (!!!), we find out some of wha…

00:49:53  |   Thu 09 Nov 2023
The Wheel of Time, S2 E3: What Might Be

The Wheel of Time, S2 E3: What Might Be

In this episode, Nynaeve/Zoe Robins makes Preeti and Jenn cry repeatedly, a minor character fave dies gruesomely, things are not going super-well for Rand, and there are big questions about what the …

00:48:50  |   Thu 09 Nov 2023
The Wheel of Time, S2 E2: Strangers and Friends

The Wheel of Time, S2 E2: Strangers and Friends

This episode gives us a look at post-Eye Rand, Liandrin's attempt to recruit Nynaeve to .... something, Elayne Daughter-Heir of Andor (!), more rough times for Lan and Moiraine, and the Extremely Dra…

00:53:41  |   Thu 09 Nov 2023
The Wheel of Time, S2 E1: A Taste of Solitude

The Wheel of Time, S2 E1: A Taste of Solitude

This season kicks off with a very strange Darkfriend Social, new questions about Tel'aran'rhiod, Egwene and Nynaeve (and Mat?!) in the Tower, Lan and Moiraine on the rocks, Perrin hunting Padan Fain,…

00:51:05  |   Thu 09 Nov 2023
Crossroads of Twilight: Prologue - Chapter 1

Crossroads of Twilight: Prologue - Chapter 1

In one very long prologue and a very short chapter, not much happens but Preeti and Jenn have so many questions, ranging from "Who are these people?" to "When is this happening?" to "Mat, what are yo…

01:39:02  |   Fri 03 Nov 2023
Winter's Heart: Chapters 30 - End

Winter's Heart: Chapters 30 - End

Preeti and Jenn get into the absolute chaos and confusion of the end of Winter's Heart. Some things they agree on (Tired Beleaguered Dad Mat!) and disagree on (you'll have to listen to find out), but…

02:05:44  |   Thu 19 Oct 2023
Winter's Heart: Chapters 25-29

Winter's Heart: Chapters 25-29

Preeti and Jenn both really enjoyed this section (Rand! Elayne!! Mat!! No Seanchan POV!!!) but also have A LOT of questions about a lot of things. Like, so many questions. What the hell is anyone (ot…

01:55:10  |   Wed 04 Oct 2023
Winter's Heart: Chapters 19-24

Winter's Heart: Chapters 19-24

Preeti and Jenn talk a lot about POV, authorial vs. editorial choices, and Jenn has a lot of ranty feelings about obfuscation. Also, Rand and Mat. Also also, there is a MAJOR disagreement about who k…

01:31:17  |   Fri 22 Sep 2023
Winter's Heart: Chapters 13-18

Winter's Heart: Chapters 13-18

FINALLY Jenn and Preeti are back and talking about the next section! Which features the return of everyone's favorite (ALSO FINALLY!) along with some very intense and uncomfortable POVs. Thank you as…

01:51:19  |   Thu 07 Sep 2023
Intermission: Jenn and Preeti Talk Publishing

Intermission: Jenn and Preeti Talk Publishing

While Preeti finishes up deadline hell, rather than leaving the feed quiet, Jenn and Preeti decided to do a quick "Ask Us Anything" about publishing! Thanks to all the patrons who submitted questions…

00:51:23  |   Thu 31 Aug 2023
Winter's Heart: Chapters 9-12

Winter's Heart: Chapters 9-12

Jenn and Preeti talk about the rollercoaster of events that exists in these chapters, including stuff that they do and do not remember from past reads, and have some additional thoughts about Mat and…

01:38:33  |   Fri 04 Aug 2023
Winter's Heart: Chapters 3-8

Winter's Heart: Chapters 3-8

In which we actually like Faile, we do not understand Berelain, and we too hope for good news along with Elayne. We also do a lot of on-the-fly explaining!


Next episode, we'll cover Chapters 9-12.


Ou…

01:29:45  |   Thu 20 Jul 2023
Winter's Heart: Prologue - Chapter 2

Winter's Heart: Prologue - Chapter 2

They're baaaaack! Jenn and Preeti talk through the longest Prologue yet (probably), plus two Perrin chapters, and do it in record time because not very much happens. But never fear, they still manage…

01:26:11  |   Wed 05 Jul 2023
The Path of Daggers: Chapters 25-31

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 25-31

The Path of Daggers comes to a close with both bangs and whimpers, and Jenn and Preeti are very confused and have many Questions. So. Many. Questions.


Reminder that we're on hiatus until July, when w…

02:23:52  |   Thu 18 May 2023
The Path of Daggers: Chapters 18-24

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 18-24

Jenn and Preeti exult in Egwene's secret plan revealed, are very concerned about Rand and his plans, and have some shout-outs and thoughts from Jordan Con and the Discord!


Next episode: Chapter 25 - T…

02:08:56  |   Fri 05 May 2023
The Path of Daggers: Chapters 11-17

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 11-17

In this section, Preeti and Jenn encounter yet another Sekrit Plan, Sevanna finally starting to reap what she's sown, and a very bleak Rand.


JordanCon is this weekend!


Next episode: Chapters 18-24


Pre-…

02:02:30  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
The Path of Daggers: Chapters 6-11

The Path of Daggers: Chapters 6-11

Preeti and Jenn get very excited for the return of some characters, get very frustrated with everyone being undercut and character-assassinated, and have some big questions about Balwer.


We'll be at J…

01:38:04  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
The Path of Daggers: Prologue - Chapter 5

The Path of Daggers: Prologue - Chapter 5

As they start Path of Daggers, Preeti and Jenn are SUPER into the Prologue and less into the next four-ish chapters. Weird pacing choices, Robert Jordan!!


Check out the JordanCon schedule


Next episode:…

01:44:10  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
A Crown of Swords: Chapters 35-41

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 35-41

It's the grand finale! And yet another rollercoaster, as Jenn and Preeti talk horror, action, pacing, and argue about whether or not [redacted] is actually dead.


Content warning for discussion of rap…

02:45:24  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
A Crown of Swords: Chapters 27-34

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 27-34

With yet another rollercoaster section, Preeti and Jenn dig into some complicated issues of consent, a very exciting reunion, some Big Plot Questions, and what it means to be ta'veren.


Content warning…

02:07:19  |   Sun 26 Feb 2023
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