Podcast of the Dragon: An Analysis of the Wheel of Time
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -With emotion and empathy, bursts of humor and a fair few F-bombs, this spoilery topical literary analysis of Robert Jordan's fantasy series looks at characters, themes, plots, scenes and other Wheel of Time subjects while following the path of the story. For fans familiar with the books looking for something different. (Expect full spoilers, including references from New Spring, WoT Companion, Wiki, Dragonmount, Theoryland, etc.)
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Bonus: The Grey Warder Shows Everyone Hers is the Biggest
December 24, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MB{Spoilers through the end of the series} | Click the link to see the Grey Warder join Ryan and Brother Dan from the Way of the Leaf for their End of Season One Celebrationstream! https://youtu.be/wzvVuZ_wnnE She shows up at 1 hr 36 min, starts discussing the Wheel of Time at 1 hr 50 min, and hangs around for an hour! Watch her laugh hysterically at puppets making dick jokes, and bring some hardcore WoT talk! Subscribe to the Way of the Leaf here: https://youtube.com/c/TheWayOfTheLeaf J...
Bonus: The Grey Warder Waxes Pedantic About CoT on SoA
December 16, 2020 01:58 - 1 minute - 1.8 MB{Spoilers through chapter 1 of book 11, Knife of Dreams} | Once again, the Grey Warder joins Lesley from Stuck on Arrakis, this time to analyze Crossroads of Twilight and show that she really does have some solid reasons behind her enjoyment of this least-loved of all WoT books. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://www.buzzsprout.com/209222/6829390-crossroads-of-twilight-featuring-morgan-from-podcast-of-the-dragon Find Lesley here: https://twitter.com/stuckonarrakis?s=09 h...
2/14: Especially Dauntless
December 05, 2020 08:10 - 1 hour - 68 MBUsing lots of "I" statements, Morgan goes back to the beginning and Delves Nynaeve's character, comparing and contrasting struggles and coping mechanisms, and gaining an understanding and appreciation of the Wisdom. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT F...
1/14: Especially Dauntless
December 05, 2020 08:10 - 1 hour - 68 MB{Spoilers through the end of the series} Using lots of "I" statements, the Grey Warder goes back to the beginning and Delves Nynaeve's character, comparing and contrasting struggles and coping mechanisms, and gaining an understanding and appreciation of the Wisdom. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/WarderGrey?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://dis...
Bonus: The Grey Warder Goes Full White Ajah on Malkier Talks
November 24, 2020 10:43 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB{Spoilers through the end of the series!} Click the link to hear the Grey Warder don the shawl of a White Sister and discuss Darkfriend logic with Malkieri Rob: https://anchor.fm/malkier-talks/episodes/Ep18---Black-Sister-Logic-Ft-Podcast-of-the-Dragon-eml3j7. You can find Rob's podcast here: https://anchor.fm/malkier-talks. His YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MalkierTalks. His Discord is here: https://discord.gg/mys2VtveZK. And his Twitter is here: https://twit...
1/13: Three Girls, One Dragon
November 14, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB{Spoilers through the end of the series} The Grey Warder stops in Tar Valon to pick up the Supergirls on her way to Toman Head. She analyzes Jordan's approach to world building within the WhiteTower, expresses opinions about Elayne and Min, and shares her hopes for how the show might represent non-traditional relationships. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/WarderGrey?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https:/...
2/13: Three Girls, One Dragon
November 14, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBMorgan stops in Tar Valon to pick up the Supergirls on her way to Toman Head. She analyzes Jordan's approach to world building within the WhiteTower, expresses opinions about Elayne and Min, and shares her hopes for how the show might represent non-traditional relationships. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB...
1/12: Conversations Kill
November 01, 2020 10:57 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB{Spoilers through Book 3, The Dragon Reborn and New Spring} The Grey Warder examines Rand's first encounters with the Game of Houses, and dives into the insanity that is his stay in Cairhien. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/WarderGrey?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB -...
2/12: Conversations Kill
November 01, 2020 10:57 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBMorgan examines Rand's first encounters with the Game of Houses, and dives into the insanity that is his stay in Cairhien. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar
Listen to the Grey Warder Opine on Stuck on Arrakis
October 30, 2020 05:56 - 1 minute - 1.22 MB{ Spoilers through Chapter 4 of book 10, Crossroads of Twilight } | Click the link to hear the Grey Warder join Lesley from Stuck on Arrakis to talk mad shit about the Seanchan. https://www.buzzsprout.com/209222/5843131-everyone-s-favorite-assholes-a-look-at-the-seanchan-featuring-morgan-from-podcast-of-the-dragon https://www.buzzsprout.com/209222 https://t...
Bonus: Listen to the Grey Warder Opine on Stuck on Arrakis
October 30, 2020 05:56 - 1 minute - 1.22 MB{Spoilers through Chapter 4 of book 10, Crossroads of Twilight} | Click the link to hear the Grey Warder join Lesley from Stuck on Arrakis to talk mad shit about the Seanchan. https://www.buzzsprout.com/209222/5843131-everyone-s-favorite-assholes-a-look-at-the-seanchan-featuring-morgan-from-podcast-of-the-dragon https://www.buzzsprout.com/209222 https://twitter.com/s...
Bonus Minisode: Operation Creepy Cougar
October 30, 2020 05:56 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBMorgan talks about the most awkward camping trip ever: a shepherd, an Ogier, a thief-taker and one of the Forsaken chill in the mountains for a week waiting for the Horn of Valere to come to them. And when it does... Music by Kevin Macleod Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://di...
2/11: Someone Else's Crazy
October 15, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBMorgan takes a break from making fun of Rand and spends an episode empathizing with him. She explores how much it sucks to go to someone wanting a hug and getting the psychological equivalent of being made to run laps until you puke instead, and looks at a bunch of other things that suck. Honestly, most things in Rand's life suck... (CW for discussion of mental illness and suicide/suicidal ideation.) Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOf...
1/11: Someone Else's Crazy...
October 15, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB{Spoilers partway through book 7, Crown of Swords} | The Grey Warder takes a break from making fun of Rand and spends an episode empathizing with him. She explores how much it sucks to go to someone wanting a hug and getting the psychological equivalent of being made to run laps until you puke instead, and looks at a bunch of other things that suck. Honestly, most things in Rand's life suck... https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/WarderGrey?s=09 podcastofthedrag...
1/11: Someone Else's Crazy
October 15, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB{Spoilers partway through book 7, Crown of Swords} The Grey Warder takes a break from making fun of Rand and spends an episode empathizing with him. She explores how much it sucks to go to someone wanting a hug and getting the psychological equivalent of being made to run laps until you puke instead, and looks at a bunch of other things that suck. Honestly, most things in Rand's life suck... https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/WarderGrey?s=09 podcastofthedragon@gm...
1/10: Dumbass Damodred Does Dragon Dirty
September 22, 2020 06:24 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB{Spoilers through Book 12, The Gathering Storm (and New Spring)} The Amyrlin has gate-crashed Moiraine's party! The Grey Warder examines the scene, takes a look at all the bullshit her not-so-secret crush doesn't have time for, and critiques how badly she deals with a certain red-haired teenager. (Hint: 10/10 do not recommend.) https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/WarderGrey?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Po...
2/10: Dumbass Damodred Does Dragon Dirty
September 22, 2020 06:24 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBThe Amyrlin has gate-crashed Moiraine's party! Morgan examines the scene, takes a look at all the bullshit her not-so-secret crush doesn't have time for, and critiques how badly she deals with a certain red-haired teenager. (Hint: 10/10 do not recommend.) Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Ga...
2/9: The Great Kickoff
September 06, 2020 04:47 - 59 minutes - 56.1 MBThe Hunt doesn't launch until chapter ten, so Morgan explores up through chapter 9 and examines RJ's use of juxtaposition in his world-building. If she had known pre-recording that there's a literary device called "juxtaposition" that succinctly describes what she's talking about, she would have used it a whole bunch. Sounding smarter would help make up for the fact that she says Padan Fain's initials are F.P. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitte...
1/9: The Great Kickoff
September 06, 2020 04:47 - 59 minutes - 56.1 MB{Spoilers through prologue of book 10, Crossroads of Twilight} The Hunt doesn't launch until chapter ten, so The Grey Warder explores up through chapter 9 and examines RJ's use of juxtaposition in his world-building. If she had known pre-recording that there's a literary device called "juxtaposition" that succinctly describes what she's talking about, she would have used it a whole bunch. Sounding smarter would help make up for the fact that she says Padan Fain's initials are F.P. https://www...
The Breast of the World
August 10, 2020 05:20 - 1 hour - 70 MBFrom the Karaethon Cycle: "He will be born to the ones chill with nudity, but raised by ones super uptight. And there will come a time when he needs power that's easy to consume and won't hurt his tummy. And you must place it in a vessel, and call it an Eye, because he won't recognize a breast." ...
1/8: The Breast of the World
August 10, 2020 05:20 - 1 hour - 70 MBFrom the Karaethon Cycle: "He will be born to the ones chill with nudity, but raised by ones super uptight. And there will come a time when he needs power that's easy to consume and won't hurt his tummy. And you must place it in a vessel, and call it an Eye, because he won't recognize a breast." Watch Morgan be awkward! Click the link to see her livestream on the Twotcast Charity Podcastathon! She shows up at about 39:50. https://youtu.be/opRgrHkuBFs. Then go to https://www.justgiving...
Bonus: Watch the Grey Warder Be Awkward
July 31, 2020 10:28 - 1 minute - 1.13 MB{Spoilers through the end of the series!} | Click the link to see the Grey Warder's livestream on the Twotcast Charity Podcastathon! She shows up at about 39:50. https://youtu.be/opRgrHkuBFs. Then go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thewheeloftime and give something to help combat cyberbullying (and help the Grey Warder save face for being bad at a-thon-ing). https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/WarderGrey?s=09 [email protected] https://discord...
Watch the Grey Warder Be Awkward
July 31, 2020 10:28 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBClick the link to see the Grey Warder's livestream on the Twotcast Charity Podcastathon! She shows up at about 39:50. https://youtu.be/opRgrHkuBFs. Then go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thewheeloftime and give something to help combat cyberbullying (and help the Grey Warder save face for being bad at a-thon-ing). Spoilers through the end of the series!
That Was Traumatic...Let's Do it Again!
July 21, 2020 06:15 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBDuring this final leg of Egwene’s Eye of the World journey the Grey Warder narrates a "deleted scene", and discusses sexism, gender, and RJ's ideas of men's vs. women's coping. She's also nice to Nynaeve. (Spoilers through Book 13, Towers of Midnight)
1/7: That Was Traumatic...Let's Do it Again!
July 21, 2020 06:15 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBDuring this final leg of Egwene’s Eye of the World journey, Morgan narrates a "deleted scene" and discusses sexism, gender, and RJ's ideas of men's vs. women's coping. She's also nice to Nynaeve. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar
It's All Fun and Games 'til You're Found By the Dude With No Eyes
July 19, 2020 00:13 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIt's a tangled web of unhealthy relationships and buyer's remorse as the Grey Warder continues her study of Egwene in the EotW. In the process she makes the Two Rivers sound a wee bit cult-like and goes off on a number of juicy tangents. (spoilers through Book 7, Crown of Swords)
1/6: It's All Fun and Games 'til You're Found By the Dude With No Eyes
July 19, 2020 00:13 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIt's a tangled web of unhealthy relationships and buyer's remorse as Morgan continues her study of Egwene in the Eye of the World. In the process she makes the Two Rivers sound kinda cultish-y and goes off on a number of juicy tangents. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://disco...
1/5: Egwene's Not Here for This
July 19, 2020 00:12 - 55 minutes - 52.9 MBMorgan does an absurd impression of Robert Jordan, and then begins her deep dive into the mystery of Egwene in the Eye of the World by cracking the Easter egg that is "Ravens". Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar
1/5: Egwene's Not Here for This...
July 19, 2020 00:12 - 55 minutes - 52.9 MB{Spoilers through book 6, Lord of Chaos} | The Grey Warder does an absurd impression of Robert Jordan, and then begins her deep dive into the mystery of Egwene in the Eye of the World by cracking the Easter egg that is "Ravens". https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/WarderGrey?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games ...
Egwene's Not Here for This...
July 19, 2020 00:12 - 55 minutes - 52.9 MBThe Grey Warder does an absurd impression of Robert Jordan, and then begins her deep dive into the mystery of Egwene in the Eye of the World by cracking the Easter egg that is "Ravens". (Spoilers through book 6, Lord of Chaos)
1/4: Promises in the Dark
July 18, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBMorgan examines the relationship between Rand and Mat, and doesn't mention how much she'd like to watch Josha and Barney make out in a haystack in season one. Happy Pride! #BLM Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar
Promises in the Dark
July 18, 2020 23:53 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThe Grey Warder makes a second attempt to publish this troublesome episode and doesn't even have the energy to make insinuations about Rand and Mat. (Seriously, though, she wants Mat to have a crush on Rand in the show.) Happy Pride! (Spoilers through book 7, Crown of Swords)
1/3: Perrin's a Dirty Boy
July 18, 2020 23:53 - 58 minutes - 55.4 MBHow unattractive is it when someone can smell your crazy? In this episode Morgan explores her affection for Emo Perrin and comes to his defense. He might have a lot that makes him murder-worthy, but even reluctant wolf-boys deserve love. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://disc...
Perrin's a Dirty Boy
July 18, 2020 23:53 - 58 minutes - 55.4 MBHow unattractive is it when someone can smell your crazy? In this episode the Grey Warder explores her affection for Emo Perrin and comes to his defense. He might have a lot that makes him murder-worthy, but even reluctant wolf-boys deserve love. (Spoilers through the end of the series.)
1/2: There Are No Therapists in Randland...
July 18, 2020 23:47 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB{Spoilers through the end of Book 7, Crown of Swords} | Why lead into a solemn episode about our heroes' trauma with humorous show notes and an irreverent intro? For the same reason Aiel think it's funny when a woman accidentally stabs her hus...
1/2: There Are No Therapists in Randland
July 18, 2020 23:47 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBWhy lead into a solemn episode about our heroes' trauma with humorous show notes and an irreverent intro? For the same reason Aiel think it's funny when a woman accidentally stabs her husband -- if you can't laugh, you cry. Follow Morgan on an empathy exercise as she tries to know the troubles our characters have seen up through the night in Shadar Logoth. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected]...
There Are No Therapists in Randland...
July 18, 2020 23:47 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBWhy lead into a solemn episode about our heroes' trauma with humorous show notes and an irreverent intro? For the same reason Aiel think it's funny when a woman accidentally stabs her husband -- if you can't laugh, you cry. Follow the Grey Warder on an empathy exercise as she tries to know the troubles our characters have seen up through the night in Shadar Logoth. (Spoilers through the end of Book 7, Crown of Swords)
1/1: The Hook, and Other Refinements
May 14, 2020 10:33 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MB{Spoilers through Chapter 1 of Book 11, Knife of Dreams} Today's game is "drink every time the Grey Warder says sh*t". (Only sip, or you'll pass out before episode's end). She'll try to offset it by saying smart things like "literary devices" waaay too many times, and then compare Emond's Fielders to Hobbits. In the process she'll discus...
1/1: The Hook and Other Refinements
May 14, 2020 10:33 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MBToday's game is "drink every time Morgan says shit". (Only sip, or you'll pass out before episode's end). She'll try to offset it by saying smart things like "literary devices" waaay too many times, and then compare Emond's Fielders to Hobbits. In the process she'll discuss the 1st 5 chapters of the Eye of the World with an eye (heh) toward Jordan's world (groan) building. Music by Kevin MacLeod Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTh...
The Hook, and Other Refinements
May 14, 2020 10:33 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MBToday's game is "drink every time the Grey Warder says sh*t". (Only sip, or you'll pass out before episode's end). She'll try to offset it by saying smart things like "literary devices" waaay too many times, and then compare Emond's Fielders to Hobbits. In the process she'll discuss the 1st 5 chapters of the Eye of the World with an eye (heh) toward Jordan's world (groan) building. Spoilers through Chapter 1 of Book 11 (Knife of Dreams). Music by Kevin ...
Season 1 Teaser for Podcast of the Dragon: an analysis of the Wheel of Time!
May 12, 2020 10:53 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBEver want to strangle our heroes when they make stupid choices? This teaser gives a short exploration of why Robert Jordan had his characters do some of the inexplicable things they do. (Mild spoilers through the end of the series.) https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/WarderGrey?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and...
Pre-Launch Teaser for Podcast of the Dragon: an Analysis of the Wheel of Time!
May 12, 2020 10:53 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBEver want to strangle our heroes when they make stupid choices? This teaser gives a short exploration of why Robert Jordan had his characters do some of the inexplicable things they do. Please support the show! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51381686 https://twitter.com/PodOfTheDragon?s=09 [email protected] https://discord.gg/syCqfgr - Podcast of the Dragon https://discord.gg/ppdHzEB - WoT Trivia and Games https://discord.gg/mK4Ukwc - WoT Fandom and Calendar