Wheel Takes
319 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 123 ratingsAn irreverent journey through Robert Jordan's THE WHEEL OF TIME, hosted by Gus (who has read the whole series) and Ali (who has not). New episodes every Friday!
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KOD (Ch23-24): Civil Disobedience
April 18, 2024 06:51 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIn this week's episode, Romanda re-evaluates; Egwene is a badass; and you-know-who remains captured. The patreon thank-yous end at 4:57 (not including ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 23 & 24 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 24 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at [email protected] US-friendly MER...
KOD (Ch21-22): Pruey?
April 09, 2024 20:35 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIn this week's episode, Rand goes to some meetings; the Sea Folk get bad news; and you-know-who remains captured. The patreon thank-yous end at 6:57 (not including ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 21 & 22 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 22 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at [email protected] US...
KOD (Ch20): Kwisatz Haderachieve Your Goals
April 01, 2024 03:11 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBIn this week's episode, THE GOLDEN CRANE RIDES FOR TARMON GAI'DON; and you-know-who remains captured. The patreon thank-yous end at 15:31 (not including ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! Support Gus' play! See Gus' play! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapter 20 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 20 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at wheeltakespo...
KOD (Ch18-19): Nose Nuzzles and Deathgates
March 24, 2024 23:02 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn this week's episode, Loial makes a promise; Lews Therin gets grabby; the plot action attacks; and you-know-who remains captured. The patreon thank-yous end at 7:50 (not including ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! Support Gus' play! See Gus' play! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 18 and 19 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 19 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com...
KOD (Ch18-19) Nose Nuzzles and Deathgates
March 24, 2024 23:02 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn this week's episode, Loial makes a promise; Lews Therin gets grabby; the plot action attacks; and you-know-who remains captured. The patreon thank-yous end at 7:50 (not including ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! Support Gus' play! See Gus' play! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 18 and 19 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 19 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com...
KOD (Ch15-17): A Tiny Robert
March 18, 2024 05:02 - 1 hour - 87 MBIn this week's episode, we have a new favorite ter'angreal; Elayne gets middling news; and you-know-who remains captured. There are no Patreon thank-yous in this episode. Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! Support Gus' play! See Gus' play! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 15, 16 and 17 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 17 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes ...
KOD (Ch13-14): A Comely Episode
March 10, 2024 20:05 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBIn this week's episode, Elayne gets all wet; Birgitte is in a bad headspace; Charlz Guybon makes his debut; and Moiraine remains captured. The Patreon thank-yous end at 12:23 (without ads; add approximately 1 minute for pre-roll ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! The timeline mentioned in the episode is here! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 13 and 14 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 14 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, ...
KOD (Ch11-12): Beetle Math
March 04, 2024 03:54 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBIn this week's episode, Mat and Tuon go on a date; Perrin displays a decent amount of entomological knowhow; and Moiraine remains captured. The Patreon thank-yous end at 9:05 (without ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 11 and 12 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 12 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at wheeltake...
KOD (Ch10): MLC
February 24, 2024 07:40 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBIn this week's episode, SHE'S ALIVE! The Patreon thank-yous end at 12:45 (without ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapter 10 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 10 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at [email protected] US-friendly MERCHANDISE: https://www.zazzle.com/store/wheeltakesmerch/products Europe-frie...
WoT on Prime (S2E7 "Daes Dae'mar"): Pancake Man
February 11, 2024 01:33 - 4 hours - 273 MBThe strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, Season 2 Episode 7 - "Daes Dae'mar"! ~~~ As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEEL OF TIME from the page to the screen. These episodes are broken into three categories: 1) "I a...
KOD (Ch8-9): Dino [Water]
February 04, 2024 05:33 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBIn this week's episode, Tuon gets a gift; Mat stops some dice; and tensions come to a head. The Patreon thank-yous end at 9:36 (without ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 8 and 9 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 9 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com...
KOD (Ch6-7): It's Not A Zebra
January 27, 2024 23:54 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIn this week's episode, Mat makes questionable decisions, but he's not the only one. Also it's a paint horse. The Patreon thank-yous end at 15:02 (without ads) Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 6 and 7 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 7 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Pat...
KOD (Ch4-5): The Everyone Slander Hour
January 24, 2024 01:32 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this week's episode, everyone gets an earful; Perrin makes deals; and an unexpected MVP appears. There are no Patreon thank-yous in this episode Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ERRATA: The three oaths were not enforced on the aes sedai by artur hawkwing. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 4 and 5 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 5 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FU...
tBoSaS (Finale, Part 2): Alas, SLOT
January 17, 2024 06:29 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, we finish a series for the first time and are sad about it. Ali's NEW bingo card can be found here! Gus' NEW bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! The wiki page discussed in the episode is HERE. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapter 30 and the epilogue of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ Check out our TWITTER,...
tBoSas (Finale Part 1): He Wanted to Leave
January 10, 2024 07:55 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, everything is terrible; everything is horrible; and nobody is having a wonderful time (except us) Ali's NEW bingo card can be found here! Gus' NEW bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 28 and 29 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKT...
WoT on Prime (S2E6 "Eyes Without Pity"): Bad Day Frosting
January 06, 2024 20:16 - 4 hours - 233 MBCONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains discussion surrounding the topics of enslavement and domestic violence. The strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, Season 2 Episode 6 - "Eyes without Pity"! Check out our live reaction video! ~~~ As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the ada...
tBoSaS (Ch25-27): Daddy Warcrimes
January 03, 2024 01:19 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, Sejanus picks a bad confidante; Lucy Gray picks a worse love interest; and Coriolanus is just the worst. Ali's NEW bingo card can be found here! Gus' NEW bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 25-27 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 27 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, an...
WoT on Prime (S2E5 "Damane"): The Oppression Pyramid
December 19, 2023 06:14 - 6 hours - 289 MBThe strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, Season 2 Episode 5 - "Damane"! Gus is joined for part 3 by Bree (half of author duo Kit Rocha). Bree's twitter thread referenced in part 2 (POTENTIAL FULL BOOK SPOILERS): here! ~~~ As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational cho...
tBoSaS (Ch21-24): Snowblind
December 13, 2023 07:17 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, we're back in Appalachia again; an old friend reappears; and a new wrinkle manifests. Ali's NEW bingo card can be found here! Gus' NEW bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 21-24 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 24 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out...
WoT on Prime (S2E4 "Daughter of the Night"): Mastermind
December 09, 2023 01:25 - 4 hours - 238 MBThe strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, Season 2 Episode 4 - "Daughter of the Night"! Gus is joined for part 3 by Bree (half of author duo Kit Rocha) and screenwriter JennSedai ~~~ As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE ...
tBoSaS (Ch17-20 Part 2): Devoted to a Cheese Pizza
December 06, 2023 00:46 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, Lucy Gray lands on top; Reaper makes everyone sad; and Coriolanus learns nothing. Ali's bingo card can be found here! Gus' bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 19-20 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 20 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon...
WoT on Prime (S2E3 "What Might Be"): Doors and Windows
December 02, 2023 08:33 - 3 hours - 200 MBThe strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, Season 2 Episode 3 - "What Might Be"! ~~~ As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices made in the process of bringing THE WHEEL OF TIME from the page to the screen. These episodes are broken into three categories: 1) "I ...
tBoSaS (Ch17-20 Part 1): He Have Broken Every Of His Bone
November 30, 2023 08:40 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, Snow gets bad news, but the tributes get worse; conspiracy theories abound; and flags are thrown. Ali's bingo card can be found here! Gus' bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! The tiktok page mentioned in the episode is here ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 17-18 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 20 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ C...
WoT on Prime (S2E2 "Strangers and Friends"): A Much Harder Monster to Kill
November 18, 2023 07:21 - 3 hours - 191 MBThe strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime. This week, the obstacles episode of the obstacles season - S2E2 "Strangers and Friends"! Gus is joined by Bree (one-half of Kit Rocha) in the full spoiler section to discuss full-series foreshadowing, ramifications and speculation This episide was recorded in October during the release of the show, but was not released due to the ongoing strikes. ~~~ As the episodes of T...
tBoSaS (Ch14-16): Dehumanizing: The Word of the Hour
November 18, 2023 03:24 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, the games begin; Marcus makes some well intentioned but poor choices; and Snow gets more than he bargained for. Ali's bingo card can be found here! Gus' bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 14-16 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 16 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and...
KOD (Ch3): Forsaken Survivor
November 13, 2023 07:04 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBIn this week's episode, the Forsaken scheme; Ali hypothesizes; and Moridin is the height of dramatic. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 3:45, not counting ads. Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapter 3 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 3 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon ...
WoT on Prime (S2E1 "A Taste of Solitude"): Obstacles and Inciting Events
November 11, 2023 02:04 - 3 hours - 183 MBThe strikes are over and Ali and Gus are here to share their thoughts on Season 2 of THE WHEEL OF TIME on Amazon Prime, starting with Season 2 Episode 1 - "A TASTE OF SOLITUDE" This episide was recorded in September shortly after the release of the show, but was not released due to the ongoing strikes. ~~~ As the episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME show release, Ali and Gus will be bringing their experience in the entertainment industry to the table to do an analysis of the adaptational choices ...
tBoSaS (Ch10-13): A Rare Baird
November 09, 2023 07:23 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, everyone is traumatized; Lucy Gray gets serious; and Snow gets jealous. Ali's bingo card can be found here! Gus' bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 10-13 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 13 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNIT...
tBoSaS (Ch6-9 Part 2): Crackers and Milk
October 31, 2023 23:34 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, Dr. Gaul's snack choices are put under a microscope and Snow feels some feelings. Ali's bingo card can be found here! Gus' bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 6-9 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 9 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT C...
KOD (Ch1-2): She's Amyrl-In the Novice Book
October 29, 2023 20:52 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBIn this week's episode, a mountain breaks wind; Dreams are shared; and a mole comes out from her hole. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 16:07, not counting ads. Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 1 - 2 of KNIFE OF DREAMS This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 2 of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our P...
tBoSaS (Ch6-9 Part 1): Do Y'all Understand What The Hunger Games ARE?
October 25, 2023 07:29 - 2 hours - 146 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, we get into nomenclature and mythology, and Arachne suffers from hubris. Ali's bingo card can be found here! Gus' bingo card can be found here! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 6-9 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 9 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ERRATA: Gus does not actually know whether the author of The Boy With The Bread uses...
KOD (Prologue, Part 2) The Arganda Slander Hour
October 22, 2023 03:24 - 2 hours - 126 MBIn this week's episode, a Ghealdanin drives Ali up the wall; Galina overcomplicates things; and Egwene gets off easy. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 6:56, not counting ads. Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: The last four POVs of the PROLOGUE of KNIFE OF DREAMS. This episode contains SPOILERS for all of the PROLOGUE of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTE...
tBoSaS (Ch1-5 Part 2): Is This Worse?
October 18, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIn this week's TBOSAS episode, Ali and Gus share their predictions; Snow rolls with the punches; and Sejanus shows his true colors. Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 3-5 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 5 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and T...
KOD (Prologue, Part 1): Rojo Mojo Casa House
October 16, 2023 01:29 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBIn this week's episode, RJ kicks it into high gear; Galad comes back for vengeance; and Ituralde kicks ass. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 13:21, not counting ads. Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: The first three POVs of the PROLOGUE of KNIFE OF DREAMS. This episode contains SPOILERS for all of the PROLOGUE of KNIFE OF DREAMS ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INST...
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes [tBoSaS] (Ch1-5 Part 1): Salieri and Amadeus
October 11, 2023 01:47 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBIn our first TBOSAS episode, Ali and Gus try to determine formatting; Snow's not on top; and names are giggled at. Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 1 and 2 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 5 of THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check ...
COT (The Whole Book): No Plots, Only Vibes - Volume 2
September 30, 2023 02:05 - 4 hours - 267 MBIn this week's episode, we do something incredibly stupid. (THIS IS THE SECOND PART OF OUR CoT MEGA-EPISODE - VOLUME ONE CAN BE FOUND HERE) Ali's unedited bingo card can be found HERE! Ali's completed bingo card can be found HERE! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ SECTIONS (also demarcated as chapters for players that support that functionality): Ch 16-22 (Egwene: The Tom Brady of the White Tower) - 0:00:00 Ch 23-27 (Rand & Perrin: Battle & Butchery) - 1:47:00 (WITHOUT ADS) Ch ...
COT (The Whole Book): No Plots, Only Vibes - Volume 1
September 30, 2023 02:04 - 5 hours - 296 MBIn this week's episode, we do something incredibly stupid. (THE FILE WAS TOO BIG TO UPLOAD ALL AT ONCE - VOLUME TWO CAN BE FOUND HERE) Ali's unedited bingo card can be found HERE! Ali's completed bingo card can be found HERE! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ SECTIONS (also demarcated as chapters for players that support that functionality): Prologue (Various POVs: We Can Be Dumber) - 0:00:00 Ch 1-5 (Mat: Same Shit, Different World(building)) - 1:35:00 (Without Ads) Ch 6-9 (Per...
Mockingjay (FINALE): Worse Games To Play
September 27, 2023 06:34 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this week's Mockingjay episode, Suz pulls it off and everyone cries. Gus' finalized bingo card is HERE! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 25 through the Epilogue of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/wheeltakes Email us at [email protected] US-friendly M...
Creativity and Mimicry: John Lopez on LLM AI and the WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strikes
September 15, 2023 22:49 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBAli and Gus are joined by writer and WGA AI working group member John Lopez to discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Large Language Model Artifical Intelligence (LLM AI), and what you can do to affect the future of AI's use (or lack thereof) in the creative process. Leave a public comment with the US Copyright Office: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/08/30/2023-18624/artificial-intelligence-and-copyright#open-comment Check out John's twitter at @JEdgarLopez Check out John's ...
Mockingjay (Ch22-24) Banana Refugee
September 15, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBIn this week's Mockingjay episode, everything is terrible and Gus can't imagine how it could possibly get worse, even though Gale isn't here. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 22 through 24 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 24 of MOCKINGJAY ERRATA: Gus actually definitely can say what his "anything else, Gus?" joke is a reference to, because it's an animated ...
WH (Finale PART 3): A Washcloth
September 09, 2023 02:51 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this week's episode, Osan'gar drops the pretense; Moghedien sits out; and Rand and Nynaeve do some cleaning. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 9:45 Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 35 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of WINTER'S HEART. ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER...
Mockingjay (Ch16-21 PART 2): Murder Goo
September 06, 2023 04:31 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn this week's Mockingjay episode, an invasion continues; a new squadmate has a breakdown; and Katniss hears something out of place. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 19 through 21 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 21 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and T...
WH (Finale Part 2): Unshed Tears
September 02, 2023 04:27 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIn this week's episode, Rand hunts; Fain lays traps; and Cadsuane politicks. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 5:39 (without ads) The discussion relating to S2E1 and S2E2 ends at 30:38 (without ads) (There's also a chapter marker) Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 32, 33 and 34 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of WINTER'S HEART. ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKI...
Mockingjay (Ch16-21 PART 1): Trauma is Stored in the Spleen
August 30, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIn this week's Mockingjay episode, a celebration occurs, despite a lot of bureaucratic protest; a friendship is rebuffed on both sides; and there's a training montage. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 16 through 18 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through CHAPTER 21 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Chec...
WH Finale (Part 1): A Plump Cream-Cheese Woman
August 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn this week's episode, Mat frets; Egeanin shows her skills; and an unexpected guest joins the party. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 9:54 (without ads) Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 30 and 31 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through THE END of WINTER'S HEART. ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out ...
Mockingjay (Ch13-15): War Crimes Georg
August 23, 2023 06:24 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIn this week's Mockingjay episode, morale is at an all time low; Gale finds his new passion; and Peeta isn't all in his right mind. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 13 through 15 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 15 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TI...
Mockingjay (Ch10-12): I Am The Mockingjay; That's Not What I Mean
August 17, 2023 02:24 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBIn this week's Mockingjay episode, Ali and Gus get really esoteric; Katniss takes a forced nap; and a breadboy makes his return, but maybe not in the way we'd all like. Gus' filled-in bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 10 through 12 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 12 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Che...
WH (Ch28-29): A Short Lesbian
August 04, 2023 19:20 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this week's episode, Mat makes plans, then those plans get undone, then he makes new plans. The Patreon thank-yous end at about 12:11 (without ads) Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ERRATA: Nalesean, not Nerim, was killed by the Gholam. ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 28 and 29 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 29 of WINTER'S HEART. Ali's bingo card as it was at the start of the ...
Mockingjay (Ch5-9): Free The Breadboy
August 03, 2023 05:04 - 2 hours - 128 MBIn this week's Mockingjay episode, Katniss and Gale go on a field trip; Peeta sends some messages; and Gus just can't let a grudge go. Gus' bingo card is HERE! Check out Ali's new podcast, THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 5 through 9 of MOCKINGJAY This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 9 of MOCKINGJAY ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Chec...
WH (Ch26-27): You Can Keep Your Joke Beans
July 29, 2023 20:13 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIn this week's episode, Elayne takes several meetings, and Ali and Gus race against the battery. Ali's Bingo Card for WINTER'S HEART can be found here! Check out THE HOT NUANCE BOOK CLUB! ~~~ Material covered in this episode: Chapters 26 and 27 of WINTER'S HEART. This episode contains SPOILERS through Chapter 27 of WINTER'S HEART. ~~~ SUPPORT STRIKING ACTORS AND WRITERS BY DONATING TO THE ENTERTIANMENT COMMUNITY FUND Check out our TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and TIKTOK Check out our Patreon ...