Best Corey Lansdell Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 70: Leavetakings (with Jessica Sedai & Random Nomen) 1:07:16

8h ago1:07:16

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Not long before their big move across the country, Anas and Grace follow up with Wheel of Time couple Jessica Sedai and Daniel aka Random Nomen about their relationship (spoiler alert: they leveled up) and why 2024 is "the year of the decade." **This episode contains spoilers for The Wheel of Time TV series and Mistborn Era 2: The Bands of Mourning…

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Episode 69: JordanCon 2024 with Guy Roberts 1:04:59

4h ago1:04:59

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Anas and Grace share everything from JordanCon 2024, including a 10 minute interview with Wheel of Time fan and actor Guy Roberts, founder of Prague Shakespeare Company and bloody flaming goat-kisser Uno Nomesta on the Wheel of Time on Prime. **This episode contains full spoilers for the Wheel of Time book series and TV series.** Related Links Chec…

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Episode 68: Live from JordanCon 55:53

11d ago55:53

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Anas and Grace record live from JordanCon 2024, outside in the courtyard at the same location where #PicnicTableCon took place two years prior. They chat roundtable style with a bunch of great guests, including Wheel of Time Continuity Editor, Maria Simons, and Origins of the Wheel of Time author, Dr. Michael Livingston. One of the biggest topics o…

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Episode 67: JordanCon Hype with Thom DeSimone 1:18:20

23d ago1:18:20

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We talked with the great Thom DeSimone of Dragonmount, formerly of JordanCon, about his many years of experience within the Wheel of Time fandom, and what makes JordanCon stand out from other WoT Conventions. Also: Ogier groves, plushies, and weiners! ⁠Related Links⁠ Check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelightswork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLO…

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The Dark's Work 45:54

1M ago45:54

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Grace and Anas take a break from studying the Cosmere to talk about The Wheel of Time fandom. *Contains spoilers through Book 5 of The Wheel of Time* Related Links FOLLOW US AT THE DARK'S WORK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW THE HOSTS Anas: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anas_a_mod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grace: ⁠⁠…

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Episode 65: Artist Ariel B. 1:29:24

2M ago1:29:24

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For our final episode of a 3-part series on Wheel of Time fan art, we spoke with former official Wheel of Time artist, Ariel Burgess. **This episode contains full book and TV series spoilers** Related Links Check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelightswork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US AT THE LIGHT'S WORK Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LightsWorkPod…

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Episode 64: Third Age Art with Corey Lansdell 1:22:15

2M ago1:22:15

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Anas and Grace talk WoT art, WoT fandom, and how to overcome perfectionism with the Wheel of Time fan artist Corey Lansdell of Third Age Art. **This episode contains book spoilers through The Gathering Storm and full TV series spoilers.** Related Links Check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelightswork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US AT THE LIGHT'S…

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Episode 63: WoT Fan Art 1:14:53

2M ago1:14:53

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Anas and Grace describe and discuss their favorite pieces of Wheel of Time fan art. **This episode contains full book and TV series spoilers.** Related Links (click here to follow along!) Check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelightswork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US AT THE LIGHT'S WORK Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LightsWorkPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:…

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Episode 62: Season 2 Game Night 1:00:47

3M ago1:00:47

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Anas and Grace kick back and have a leisurely game night at The Light's Work—this time with a Season 2 spin. Games included S2 WoT Fandom 20 Questions, the WoT Companion Challenge, and Who Tweeted It?**This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time TV series and (during WoT Companion Challenge only) the full book series.** Related Links …

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Episode 61: End Rant 1:18:35

3M ago1:18:35

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Inspired by Grace's outrage after finishing Mistborn Era 1, we discuss what makes a good ending and whether the Wheel of Time fandom would exist if the series did not have a satisfying conclusion. This episode is all about endings, so major spoilers abound! Please read carefully below before listening (unless you're into being spoiled). FULL SPOILE…

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Episode 60: Not-Creeping with Geeky Eri 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

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We sat down with everyone's favorite Brown Ajah Detective, Geeky Eri, to get her tips on how to sleuth show info without being creepy. Spoiler alert: know your airport carpet patterns. **This episode contains full spoilers for the Wheel of Time TV Series through the end of Season 2** Related Links Check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelightswork.…

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Episode 59: Tigraine & Twitter of Time 1:25:13

4M ago1:25:13

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**This episode contains full spoilers for the Wheel of Time books and TV series** We invited the Dragonmother of the fandom, Tigraine/Shaiel from #TwitterOfTime, to discuss her journey as one of the OG Wheel of Time role-play accounts. Lots of laughs and nostalgia ensue as we dig up some of her most notable tweets from the early days of ToT up thro…

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Episode 58: TLW Books Edition 1:09:02

4M ago1:09:02

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With some help from other WoT fans, Anas and Grace take a look at moments of The Light's Work within the Wheel of Time book series. Plus, a hefty dose of nerding out over Final Fantasy and (shockingly) the Cosmere. **This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time books and TV series. Also contains spoilers for The Stormlight Archive, Rin…

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Episode 57: TLW Show Edition 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

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Fighting for the Light is one thing, but which characters in The Wheel of Time TV series are doing The Light's Work in the broader sense of the word? Anas and Grace list their favorite moments of TLW—based on the podcast's definition of it—for each episode from Season 1 and Season 2. *This episode contains full spoilers for the Wheel of Time TV Ser…

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Episode 56: Fandom Mash-Up 2023 1:04:05

4M ago1:04:05

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Anas and Grace review their favorite fandom moments of 2023. Is it really a mash-up? Is it actually about the Cosmere? Listen and find out! *This episode contains full spoilers for The Wheel of Time TV Series* Related Links Check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelightswork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US AT THE LIGHT'S WORK Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LightsWorkPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In…

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Episode 55: Maria Simons 52:55

5M ago52:55

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TLW celebrates the holiday season with Wheel of Time Continuity Editor and Robert Jordan's "right arm," Maria Simons, aka Sulamein Jor Haran of the Brown Ajah. This is one of our favorite conversations to date, spanning everything from Donny Osmond to Lanfear cows. We hope you enjoy this very special holiday episode. **Contains full spoilers for th…

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Episode 54: A Winternight's Tale with Alex & Jake 52:51

5M ago52:51

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A lively chat with Alex and Jake, the talented musicians behind the infamous "Winternight" parody from WoT Idol 2023. (You may also know Alex from some other lesser known projects he can't talk about.) In unrelated news, we really enjoy the tracks "Nynaeve al'Meara," "Darkness and Shadows," and "Last Light" from the Season 2 Soundtrack. **This epis…

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Episode 53: The Innkeeper's Wife 1:25:53

5M ago1:25:53

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Anas and Grace sit down with Teri Hatch, aka The Innkeeper's Wife at The Dusty Wheel, to hear about her experience of the fandom over the years, in particular since her home became an Inn four years ago. Along the way, we talk about genres (other than fantasy?), how Cons are like concerts, and why it's the small things that are often the brightest …

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Episode 52: Faux Spoilers 1:05:11

6M ago1:05:11

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Anas and Grace discuss all things spoiler, including how the fandom has approached spoilers over the years, the varying windows of tolerance for spoilers, their own experiences of being spoiled, and the existence of Spoilers that are Not Spoilers, aka Faux Spoilers. **This episode contains full spoilers for the Wheel of Time TV series through Seaso…

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Episode 51: The Longing 1:11:40

6M ago1:11:40

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As the fandom embarks upon the long wait between Season Two and Season Three of The Wheel of Time, Anas and Grace discuss the history of "The Longing." What will help us pass the time, and what will lead to unhinged Egwene and/or potato debates? Related Links Check out our website! ⁠⁠www.thelightswork.com⁠⁠ FOLLOW US AT THE LIGHT'S WORK Twitter: ⁠⁠…

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Episode 50: Talk'aran'rhiod Unplugged 46:08

6M ago46:08

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In August, we released a 3-part series on Talk'aran'rhiod with separate episodes for each of the hosts. This week, as a belated gift for their 4th anniversary, we surprised Jen, Joe, and Tom with a video compilation of previously unreleased footage from their interviews. This episode includes extra discussion by Anas and Grace about how the surpris…

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Episode 49: Live from OgierCon 1:43:39

6M ago1:43:39

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Anas couldn't make it to OgierCon this year, so Grace and friends joined him on Zoom and recorded an episode live from the living room of the Black Ajah mansion in Charleston, SC. Guests included Innkeeper Hatch from The Dusty Wheel, Doyn a.k.a. Real Life Mat Cauthon, Roofmistress Leigh-a, Melindhra, Sherbet Mango, and Brian the Gleeman. **This epi…

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Episode 48: The Light's Voices — Michael Kramer and Kate Reading 1:37:19

6M ago1:37:19

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Anas and Grace celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Episode 1 of The Light's Work with beloved audiobook narrators Michael Kramer and Kate Reading, the voices of The Wheel of Time and The Cosmere. **This episode contains a mild non-contextual spoiler for Book 6, Lord of Chaos** Related Links Michael Kramer & Kate Reading Books to Prisoners Flicker F…

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Episode 47: Friends — TLW Year in Review 1:23:08

7M ago1:23:08

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Coming up on the anniversary of the Episode 1 of The Light's Work, Anas and Grace reminisce about their favorite TLW moments from the past year. Plus: video games, Season Two character battles, and a surprise from Grace. **This episode contains full spoilers for Season 2 of The Wheel of Time TV series, spoilers for the book series through Book 2 , …

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Episode 46: Threads — S2 Fandom Reaction 1:24:05

7M ago1:24:05

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Anas and Grace wrap up Season 2 of The Wheel of Time by combing through the fandom's favorite memes and underrated scenes. They also share a few of their own favorite moments, ponder whether having "shit hair" helped Rand defeat Ishamael, and get sentimental about fandom friends watching the Season together. **This episode contains FULL SPOILERS fo…

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Episode 45: Heroes — Fandom Reactions to Episode 8 1:28:13

7M ago1:28:13

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The Light's Work had a lot to talk about regarding the Season 2 finale of The Wheel of Time. While critically acclaimed and highly rated online, Episode 8 left the fandom with a wide range of Opinions. Still, despite the disagreement (including their own), Anas and Grace find joy and refuge within the fandom's reliable array of clever memes and in-…

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Episode 44: Silver & White — Fandom Reactions to Episode 7 1:09:47

8M ago1:09:47

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Who is Flanfear and why is Grace mad about it? Find out as we discuss the flandom's reactions to Season 2 Episode 7 of The Wheel of Time. (We're not sorry for the bad puns but we do apologize for Anas's audio on this one.) **This episode contains full book series spoilers.** Related Links Check out our new website! www.thelightswork.com FOLLOW US A…

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Episode 43: We're OK — Fandom Reactions to Episodes 4-6 1:39:34

8M ago1:39:34

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We're back with another breakdown of the fandom's reaction to The Wheel of Time Season 2 Episodes 4-6, including our appreciation for comments, tweets, and memes from over 20 different fans about the episodes that are widely considered to be the best in the series thus far. **This episode contains full book series spoilers.** Related Links Check ou…

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Episode 42: Premiere Gai'don 1:12:23

8M ago1:12:23

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Anas and Grace discuss their experience visiting The Dusty Wheel Inn for The Wheel of Time Season 2 Premiere (Episodes 1-3) and which of their predictions about fandom reactions came true. **This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time TV Series Season 2 Episodes 1-3 and Book Series through Book 2, The Great Hunt** Related Links The Du…

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Episode 41: Fanticipation - Season 2 Fandom Predictions 1:24:55

9M ago1:24:55

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We've heard so many plot predictions and theories for the Wheel of Time Season 2, but what about fandom predictions? Anas and Grace break down what they think WoT fans will be most excited about after watching Episodes 1-3, what will be most meme-able, and more. **This episode contains book series spoilers through The Dragon Reborn and a minor, non…

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Episode 40: Tom - Talk'aran'rhiod Part III 54:03

9M ago54:03

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The Final Count-Tom. The ReTom of the King. Tarmon Gai'Tom. Our 3-part series on Talk'aran'rhiod comes to a thrilling end as we interview the charismatic and sometimes blood-boiling Tom Cocozza about his other project, Audio Dungeon, how podcasting is like pro-wrestling, and why doing Talk'aran'rhiod was the best decision of his life. Related Links…

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Episode 39: Joe - Talk'aran'rhiod Part II 59:52

9M ago59:52

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Part II of a 3-part series featuring each of the hosts behind one of Wheel of Time fandom's first and most beloved podcasts, Talk'aran'rhiod. In this episode, we interview TAR founder and official fandom horn-sounder Joe Perry about the origins of the "showcast" and why he picked Tom and Jen as cohosts. Along the way, we talk all things fandom, inc…

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Episode 38: Jen - Talk'aran'rhiod Part I 38:24

10M ago38:24

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Part I of a 3-part series featuring each of the hosts behind one of Wheel of Time fandom's first and most beloved podcasts, Talk'aran'rhiod. In this episode, we interview Jen Isgro about her fandom origin story, #HenNews, and why singing with the fandom is The Light's Work. Related Links Talk’aran’rhiod Jen Isgro The Wheel Weaves The Tamyrlin DanaL…

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Episode 37: Fandom Gai'don - Season 2 Trailer Reactions 1:10:33

10M ago1:10:33

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Anas and Grace discuss the Wheel of Time Season 2 Trailer, the 12-hour Trailer Gai'don Livestream, and how the fandom reacted through chat, tweets, memes, and more. Related Links Trailer Gai'don Malkier's King's Tweet LMC's Tweet BSC Rand Meme BSC Pizza Feud Meme Ess Grace's Tweet Amrylin Sadai's Theory Talk'aran'rhiod Hair vs Hood Anas's Meme Memo…

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Episode 36: Live from WoTCon 1:01:24

10M ago1:01:24

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We had the pleasure of hosting our first live podcast at WoTCon 2023 on Sunday morning, surrounded by The Light's Fandom eating breakfast—and, of course, there was a surprise! Related Links WoTCon Sulin Karri Screamin Spudmonkey 9lz Alt Text Alex Andrea (Verin's Brush) Episode Transcripts Check out our new website! www.thelightswork.com FOLLOW US A…

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Episode 35: "Magic is Real" — Dr. Michael Livingston 1:26:48

10M ago1:26:48

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With WoTCon 2023 only days away, Anas and Grace interview Guest of Honor, Dr. Michael Livingston, author of Origins of the Wheel of Time, about his experience of WoT fandom, from his early days sharing the series with a friend, to his introduction to Team Jordan, to his current status as a Wheel of Time scholar. Will his academic opinion finally so…

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Episode 34: Reading the Pattern with Rebecca 1:00:12

11M ago1:00:12

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As hype for WotCon builds, Anas and Grace have a lovely chat with the Programming Director at WotCon, Rebecca from Reading the Pattern! Listen to find out how her journey started in the fandom, what she is most looking forward to at WotCon this year, and what inspired her new WoT tattoo design! Related Links: Reading the Pattern The Dusty Wheel Unr…

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Episode 33: Game Night 1:19:28

11M ago1:19:28

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After 3 weeks of being tired, sick, and busy, Anas and Grace kick back and have a leisurely game night at The Light's Work—something a little different and yet, still very on brand. Games included WoT Fandom 20 Questions, WoT Companion Challenge, and Very Good Friends Read Tweets Meanly. **This episode contains FULL SERIES SPOILERS for the Wheel of…

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Episode 32: Tai'shar Nick - From Family to Fandom 1:13:31

11M ago1:13:31

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After months of sending text message updates about his progress, Grace's brother-in-law, Nick, finally finished reading the Wheel of Time. A self-described "smart jock," Nick visits The Light's Work and talks about the experience of reading Grace's favorite fantasy series, how it measures up to his own favorite series (The Dark Tower by Stephen Kin…

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Episode 31: Hype - It's Real 53:23

11M ago53:23

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As hype for Season 2 builds, Anas and Grace recall the most hype-filled moments leading up to Season 1 of the Wheel of Time and anticipate what new fans might have in store from now until September 1. Spoiler alert: talking about hype hypes hype. HYPE! (CW: brief discussion of COVID, bodily fluids, and medical intervention) Related Links Entertainm…

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Episode 30: Not a Lord - Doing "Light Work" with Omar 1:20:24

12M ago1:20:24

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When he's not busy sleuthing on search engines for WoT Series, our very good friend Omar makes memes, role-plays as Mat Cauthon on Twitter, and shares his love of food with the Wheel of Time fandom—most infamously in the form of late night snacks that magically appear at WoT conventions. Discussing everything from the Wot Series code of ethics to h…

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Episode 29: Dragonmount - WoT Nostalgia with Jason Denzel 1:18:31

12M ago1:18:31

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Fantasy Fiction Author Jason Denzel is the founder of Dragonmount and has been a Wheel of Time fan for over 30 years. We sat down with him to talk about his memories of the fandom, including the surreal experience of attending Robert Jordan's funeral, and how the fandom—and his own involvement in it—has transformed over the years. Related Links Dra…

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Episode 28: Rereading the Wheel of Time 1:07:45

12M ago1:07:45

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After getting 61 replies from fans about their experience rereading The Wheel of Time, Anas and Grace discuss why exactly so many people choose to reread 14 giant books over and over again (and why some don't). Contains spoilers for the movie The Prestige (7:03-7:38) Related Links TLW Re-read Thread Michael Kramer & Kate Reading The Kevin Podcast A…

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Episode 27: Rioting with Rajesh 1:26:29

1y ago1:26:29

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Rajesh aka ⁠Moridin on Twitter⁠ has threatened to riot over countless potential oversights and missed opportunities in The Wheel of Time Season 2 (and 3). But what would a Wheel of Time fandom riot actually look like? And are all riots created equal? Anas and Grace sit down with Rajesh to learn more about his experience in the fandom and determine …

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Episode 26: "It Me" - How Superfans React to Casting News 58:13

1y ago58:13

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Grace and Anas discuss how the fandom has been reacting to the recent casting news of Dain Bornhald and Bain & Chiad, including what it was like to hear the news in a large group of fans at JordanCon, and how character role-play accounts react to seeing "themselves" cast. **This episode contains minor book spoilers for Elayne's story arc** Related …

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Episode 25: WreathCon 1:28:25

1y ago1:28:25

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A group of twelve WoT fans and one special guest get together to discuss Grace's secret plans to lay the bridal wreath at JordanCon 2023. Despite Grace's assumption that the episode would be all about the surprise itself, the conversation became a beautiful expression of love and appreciation among dear friends. Related Links Malkier Talks JordanCo…

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Episode 24: JordanCon 1:07:34

1y ago1:07:34

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Before Anas and Grace flew out to meet all the wonderful fans who are converging in Atlanta for JordanCon, they had a lovely discussion with Ebony, who is not only a truly wonderful and kind person but also New Member Services Director at JordanCon. She shared her origin story of finding the books, finding fans on Facebook, and finding this wonderf…

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Episode 23: WoT-isms — The Shared Language of Fandom 1:16:48

1y ago1:16:48

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Anas and Grace show their appreciation for the shared language of the Wheel of Time fandom and how it has evolved over time. Lots of laughter ensues as they discuss the etymology of some of their favorite inside jokes, portmanteaus, and colloquialisms (if Anas can pronounce it). **This episodes contains FULL BOOK SERIES SPOILERS** RELATED LINKS Bar…

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Episode 22: Love & MUD - WoT Fandom's Roots in Online RPG's 1:15:20

1y ago1:15:20

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SPOILER WARNING: Book spoilers through The Fires of Heaven (Book 5). Long before Twitter of Time and The Dusty Wheel, there was the WoT MUD (Multi-User Dungeon), a text-based online role playing game. Anas and Grace interview WoT couple Melindhra and Doyn (aka Real Life Mat Cauthon) about their experiences on the MUD, including their epic enemies-t…

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Episode 21: Talent - WoT Idol 1:36:44

1y ago1:36:44

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Anas and Grace sit down with WoT Idol finalists Salya al'Onir and Miss Sara James to talk about the preeminent fandom event that started off as The Wheel of Time Song Parody Contest in 2021. Now approaching the deadline for parody submissions to the 3rd annual WoT Idol competition, the guests discuss their process of creating parodies, overcoming f…

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