Cool Story - A Wheel of Time Podcast
203 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -A Storytelling/Book Club/YouTube Reaction Video podcast where Matt (he/him) and Enn (They/Them) discuss Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series and the upcoming Wheel of Time TV Series on Amazon. Matt's a first-timer and Enn has read the series many many times, so we're spoiler-free! Join us as we discuss Enn's favorite fantasy series, and enjoy all the tangents and jokes. New episodes weekly on Thursdays!
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Good to See You, GTFO (TDR: Ch 15 - Ch 16)
March 24, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBSend us a Text Message. The Wheel has Woven a New Logo into our Pattern!! We hope you like it; it is a collaboration between Enn, Matt and Matt's partner Davey! Email us or let us know on social media what you think! In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss Chapter 15 & 16 of Robert Jordan's The Dragon Reborn from the Wheel of Time series! This week has our girls in serious danger encountering a new threat and we have to wonder whether Nynaeve views Elayne as the secret weapon, or a human shi...
Warder Sleepaway Camp (TDR: Ch 13 - Ch 14)
March 18, 2021 14:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Listeners! Send us your WoT (or related) tattoos and let us know how best to tag you in an upcoming Insta post! [email protected] or find us on Social Media! In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss Chapter 13 & 14 of Robert Jordan's The Dragon Reborn from the Wheel of Time series! This week the girls discover what the Amyrlin has in store for them and Nynaeve desperately needs a worry stone or at least a fidget spinner! 13 - Punishments 14 - The Bite of the T...
Sheriam is Building a Mystery (TDR: Ch 11 - Ch 12)
March 11, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss Chapter 11 & 12 of Robert Jordan's The Dragon Reborn from the Wheel of Time series! This week we leave Perrin for some Aes Sedai action (finally!) Egwene and co have 0 chill as they enter Tar Valon and find out why Sheriam has a Tyra style freakout on them. 11 - Tar Valon 12 - The Amyrlin Seat We’re asking all of our listeners who haven’t yet to please review us on whatever platform you listen to us on; it’s the best way you c...
Perrin's "Situation" (TDR: Ch 9 - Ch 10)
March 04, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss Chapter 9 & 10 of Robert Jordan's The Dragon Reborn from the Wheel of Time series! This week Verrin wants more than this provincial life and Moiraine helps Perrin with his…”situation. “ 9 - Wolf Dreams 10 - Secrets From the Episode: Check out this clip that we watched in this episode: https://bit.ly/3kIFz9E Support the Show.
The Gay Atheist Whitecloaks Throuple (TDR: Ch 7 - Ch 8)
February 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Stay tuned until the end for a special outtake to show you the effect of this damn pandemic on our sanity. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss Chapter 7 & 8 of Robert Jordan's The Dragon Reborn from the Wheel of Time series! This week follows Perrin and the gang to a new location; We chat about Jump Ups, spice cake, Moirraine being a boss and we discuss some unanswered questions and fan theories! 7 - The Way Out of the Mountains 8 - Jarra From the Episode: Is E...
Perrin in His Underwear (TDR: Ch 5 - Ch 6)
February 18, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Friends, this is our one year anniversary mark of Cool Story! We’ve got exciting things coming up soon so keep an eye/ear out! :] In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss Chapter 5 & 6 of Robert Jordan's The Dragon Reborn from the Wheel of Time series! Find out why Fades are just 14 yr olds outside of Hot Topic, what’s got Moirraine high-fiving Min, and have we mentioned…Perrin’s in his underwear? 5 - Nightmares Walking 6 - The Hunt Begins From the Episode: Huge tha...
Don’t Worry, I’m Sure She’s Gonna Die (TDR: Ch 3 - Ch 4)
February 11, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBSend us a Text Message. We’re asking all of our loyal friends and new listeners alike to please review us on whatever platform you listen to us on if you haven't already; it’s the absolute best way you can support us and get the word out :] In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss Chapter 3 & 4 of Robert Jordan's The Dragon Reborn from the Wheel of Time series! We finally get some edible food to talk about, the artist formerly known as Selene makes an appearance and at the end we introduce a ...
Do Loial's Have Hooves? (The Dragon Reborn: Prologue - Chapter 2)
February 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this Season Premiere episode, Matt and Enn discuss the Prologue - Chapter 2 which kicks off Robert Jordan's The Dragon Reborn from the Wheel of Time series! We get Whitecloaks drama, we get Perrin and Uno as fashionistas, and we get Min giving us Sylvia Browne (if she wasn't full of it) realness. So excited to be back! Prologue - Fortress of the Light 1 - Waiting 2 - Saidin From the Episode: Big Shout out to Kirk for the feedback; We appreciate you and plea...
Season 2 Wrap Up & What's Next? (TGH Side Quest)
December 24, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Join us this week as we wrap up The Great Hunt in this bonus Side Quest Episode! Enn and Matt give their hot takes and final thoughts on the book, discuss what they're looking forward to in The Dragon Reborn and play MFK comparing choices to last season. Our Real Housewives Taglines for the Emond's Field 5 are announced and we gear up for Season 3 premiering on Feb 4th! ***special shout out to Jen, Host of the Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/LezbiNerdy Th...
Not Now Birgitte! (TGH Chapters 47-50)
December 17, 2020 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 47-50 which concludes Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! Join us as we encounter some major revelations, epic battles and plenty to think on for next season/book. Stay tuned next week for our wrap up Side Quest Finale! 47 - The Grave is No Bar to My Call 48 - First Claiming 49 - What Was Meant to Be 50 - After Support the Show.
Egwene is Being Super Happy (TGH Chapters 45 & 46)
December 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 45 and 46 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! This week Nynaeve shows why they used to call her Wisdom, we encounter a hidden and shocking threat and we try to figure out if 1-800-FLOWERS delivers to the recently deceased. 45 - Blademaster 46 - To Come Out of the Shadow Support the Show.
Nynaeve Take the Wheel (TGH Chapters 42 - 44)
December 03, 2020 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 42 through 44 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! We're getting close to the end folks; Listen along as we get our first Min chapter, learn how dangerous the A'Dam truly are and find out what phrase instantly transforms us back into 14 year olds. 42 - Falme 43 - A Plan 44 - Five Will Ride Forth Support the Show.
Robert Jordan: The Multicolored Pen of Our Time (TGH Chapters 40 & 41)
November 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 40 & 41 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! Join us as we recap one of our absolute favorite chapters so far, discover the truth about the A'Dam and figure out the alternative meaning to having a really big cat (it's not what you think!) 40 - Damane 41 - Disagreements Support the Show.
Our BFF and Cultural Icon Horny Else Grinweld (TGH Chapters 38 & 39)
November 19, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 38 & 39 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! This week the girls at The White Tower are in for a huge surprise, we venture into a familiar dangerous landscape and find out more about our WOT dating app proposal! 38 - Practice 39 - Flight From the White Tower
Our BFF and Cultural Icon Horny Else Grinwell (TGH Chapters 38 & 39)
November 19, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 38 & 39 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! This week the girls at The White Tower are in for a huge surprise, we venture into a familiar dangerous landscape and find out more about our WOT dating app proposal! 38 - Practice 39 - Flight From the White Tower Support the Show.
A Little Bit Less Gwenyth Paltrow (TGH Chapters 36 & 37)
November 05, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 36 & 37 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! This week Loial shows his bad boy side, The Ogier are sitting Amadeus, and we try to make "Oh, portal stones" happen. 36 - Among the Elders 37 - What Might Be Support the Show.
Ice Cream Is Not Candy (TGH Chapters 34 & 35)
October 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 34 & 35 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! Laugh along with us as Thom has his action movie moment, Padan doesn’t want to share his toys and Loial insists it’s not The Longing, it’s just a little crush. 34 - The Wheel Weaves 35 - Stedding Tsofu Support the Show.
Erupting Into a Cloud of Bats (TGH Chapters 32 & 33)
October 22, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 32 & 33 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! Join us as Rand desperately tries to escape a party, we encounter a dangerous new threat and find out why Mat is in such a Pure Mood. 32 - Dangerous Words 33 - A Message from the Dark Support the Show.
The Horn of Valerie (TGH Chapters 30 & 31)
October 15, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 30 & 31 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! Not only do we witness a long awaited reunion of some of our favorites and learn more about that mysterious statue, but we’re also treated to the vocal stylings of Enn singing some of your favorites. 30 - Daes Dae’mar 31 - On the Scent Support the Show.
Is it Mustache or Mustache? (TGH Chapter 29)
October 08, 2020 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapter 29 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! Laugh along as Matt struggles to use his words while we explore a brand new (or old) empire of people, witness their harsh customs and cast Bea Arthur as a Whitecloak. 29 - Seanchan Support the Show.
A Bad Cartoon Irish Pirate (TGH Chapters 27 & 28)
October 01, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 27 & 28 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! This week Rand’s party wonder if you’ve ever felt like a plastic bag, Perrin's group are on the Hunt for Red October and we discover which one of us has been missing marshmallows? 21 - The Shadow in the Night 22 - A New Thread in the Pattern Support the Show.
*Italian Chef Kiss* (TGH Chapters 25 & 26)
September 24, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 25 and 26 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! Rand is in for a huge surprise as he enters a brand new city, Loial avoids an uncomfortable conversation and we get a little bit too excited over a bunch of grapes. 25 - Cairhien 26 - Discord Support the Show.
David Bowie's Giant Bulge (TGH Chapters 23 & 24)
September 17, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 23 and 24 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! Our ramblings take us from Christmas movies to Mortal Kombat, and we have some really important notes for the Amazon music engineers to keep in mind for the TV show. 23 - The Testing 24 - New Friends and Old Enemies Support the Show.
Dusty Manuscripts: Live at the Spirit Library (TGH Chapters 21 & 22)
September 10, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 21 & 22 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! Selene avoids dinnertime chatter, while Moiraine visits some intriguing new characters who live in a cross between Avatar's Spirit Library, and The Jelly Lakes from Tuca and Bertie. 21 - The Nine Rings 22 - Watchers Support the Show.
Angry Bee Enthusiasts (TGH Chapters 19 & 20)
September 03, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 19 & 20 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! We also play the worst game of Guess Who in modern history and literally forget what chapters we were supposed to talk about, but we finally get there. 19 - Beneath the Dagger 20 - Saidin Support the Show.
Boom Boom Man, Horny Maws Gaping and Whitelighters, Oh My! (TGH Chapters 17 &18)
August 27, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Matt and Enn discuss Chapters 17 & 18 of Robert Jordan’s The Great Hunt from The Wheel of Time series! 17 - Choices 18 - To the White Tower Join us as Rand takes down some Grolm, Nynaeve argues with Siuan and we discover both Elf World and the identity of Higo Bobo. Support the Show.
Keep Calm and Play with Thom's Flute (TGH Chapters 15 and 16)
August 13, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 15 and 16 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! 15 - Kinslayer 16 - In The Mirror of Darkness We experience new magic systems, characters and monsters, discuss themes of mental health and enjoy a private moment between Rand's mouth and Thom's Flute. Support the Show.
Magic Eye Posters (TGH Chapters 13 and 14)
August 06, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 13 and 14 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! 13 - From Stone to Stone 14 - Wolfbrother We also discuss how Perrin needs to listen to Shakira, and whether Avril Lavigne is a clone or came through a Portal Stone from another world. Support the Show.
Welcome to the Stage, Ruby Dagger! (TGH Chapters 11 and 12)
July 30, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 11 and 12 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! 11 - Glimmers of the Pattern 12 - Woven in the Pattern We also take you on a journey through music videos of the early 2000s, remind you to snap into a Slim Jim with Macho Man Randy Savage and wonder why Rand is so bad at being so nosy. Support the Show.
Yes, And (TGH Chapters 9 and 10)
July 23, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 9 and 10 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! 9 - Leavetakings 10 - The Hunt Begins We also discuss important things like fishsticks, whether Amber Riley has a future career as a professional chef, and Matt makes a lot of sound effects for some unknown reason. Support the Show.
Padan Fain Drinks Your Milkshake (TGH Chapters 7 and 8)
July 16, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Matt and Enn discuss Chapters 7 & 8 of Robert Jordan’s The Great Hunt from The Wheel of Time series! 7 - Blood Calls Blood 8 - The Dragon Reborn This week we finally learn the truth about Tam, identify the ultimate frenemies: Moiraine and Nynaeve, and ask the important question: Does anyone not like A-Ha’s “Take on Me?” Support the Show.
Liandrin, in Amalisa's Quarters, with the One Power (TGH Chapters 5 and 6)
July 09, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 5 and 6 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! 5 - The Shadow in Shienar 6 - Dark Prophecy We share our experiences with antiquated Clue games, discuss Liandrin channeling her inner Miranda Priestly, and which magical power we’d most like to have. Support the Show.
Rand Needs a Therapist (TGH Chapters 3 and 4)
July 02, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 3 and 4 of Robert Jordan's The Great Hunt from the Wheel of Time series! 3 - Friends and Enemies 4 - Summoned We argue the difference between manbuns and topknots, talk about Rand's need to see a therapist, and how Aes Sedai shawls are a mix between cowboys and Stevie Nicks. Support the Show.
Darkfriend Social = A Work Holiday Party (The Great Hunt Prologue - Chapter 2)
June 25, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBSend us a Text Message. It's Season Two! In this season Matt and Enn cover The Great Hunt, book two in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss the Prologue, and Chapters 1 and 2! Prologue - In the Shadow Chapter 1 - The Flame of Tar Valon Chapter 2 - The Welcome We discuss Rand’s paranoia, and wanting to be as invisible as possible at both the Darkfriend Social and as a plus 1 at someone else’s work party. Support the Show.
Black Lives Matter
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn take a break from the Wheel of Time and talk about Black Lives Matter and the social movements for racial justice. We encourage all of our listeners to take action in support of Black lives and to continue to educate ourselves on systemic racism. Support the Show.
Side Quest - The Eye of The World Recap/Wrap-up
May 14, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBSend us a Text Message. In this very special Side Quest episode, Enn and Matt wrap up season 1 of Cool Story - The Eye of The World! We discuss our favorite moments of the book, Matt's expectations for the future books, and our hopes for the upcoming TV series on Amazon Prime. Of course the episode is full of the usual "Thom"-foolery: Real Housewives and video game tangents, as well as Enn's omnipresent reference, Charmed. Thanks for joining us on Season 1, we'll be back soon with Season ...
TEOTW Chapters 48-End
May 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss the final chapters (48-53) of Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World from the Wheel of Time series! 48 - The Blight 49 - The Dark One Stirs 50 - Meetings at the Eye 51 - Against the Shadow 52 - There Is Neither Beginning Nor End 53 - The Wheel Turns Support the Show.
TEOTW Chapters 44-47
April 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 44-47 of Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World from the Wheel of Time series! 44 - The Dark Along the Ways 45 - What Follows In Shadow 46 - Fal Dara 47 - More Tales of the Wheel Support the Show.
Side Quest Episode 2 - Casting the Caemlyn Characters
April 23, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss our dream cast for the characters we meet in Caemlyn during the previous episode. Listen to who we'd cast for: Elayne Gawyn Galad Gareth Bryne Elaida Morgase Support the Show.
TEOTW Chapters 40-43
April 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 40-43 of Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World from the Wheel of Time series! 40 - The Web Tightens 41 - Old Friends and New Threats 42 - Remembrance of Dreams 43 - Decisions and Apparitions Support the Show.
TEOTW Chapters 37-39
April 09, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 37-39 of Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World from the Wheel of Time series! 37 - The Long Chase 38 - Rescue 39 - Weaving of the Web Support the Show.
TEOTW Chapters 33-36
April 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 33-36 of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time! 33 - The Dark Waits 34 - The Last Village 35 - Caemlyn 36 - Web of the Pattern Support the Show.
TEOTW Chapters 28 - 32
March 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 28-32 of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time! 28 - Footprints In Air 29 - Eyes Without Pity 30 - Children of Shadow 31 - Play for Your Supper 32 - Four Kings In Shadow Support the Show.
TEOTW Chapters 23-27
March 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 23-27 of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time! 23 - Wolfbrother 24 - Flight Down the Arinelle 25 - The Traveling People 26 - Whitebridge 27 - Shelter From the Storm Support the Show.
TEOTW Chapters 19 - 22
March 12, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 19-22 of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time! 19 - Shadow's Waiting 20 - Dust on the Wind 21 - Listen to the Wind 22 - A Path Chosen Support the Show.
TEOTW Chapters 17 & 18
March 05, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 17 & 18 of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time! 17 - Watchers and Hunters 18 - The Caemlyn Road Support the Show.
The Eye of The World Chapters 10-12
February 26, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 3-6 of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time! 10 - Leavetaking 11 - The Road to Taren Ferry 12 - Across the Taren Support the Show.
Side Quest Episode 1 - The Wheel of Time Casting
February 26, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Enn and Matt are doing a SIDE QUEST and discussing the casting of the upcoming Wheel of Time series on Amazon! Support the Show.
The Eye of The World Chapters 7, 8, and 9
February 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode, Matt and Enn discuss chapters 3-6 of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time! 7 - Out of The Woods 8 - A Place of Safety 9 - Tellings of The Wheel Support the Show.
Side Quest Episode 1 - The Wheel of Time Casting
February 26, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode Enn and Matt are doing a SIDE QUEST and discussing the casting of the upcoming Wheel of Time series on Amazon! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/EnnAndMatt)