Is this book romantasy all of a sudden? Ch. 31–32 have that Old Man Love Story, Trebuchet v. Trebuchet, Traveling Zoom Calls, Beefing It at the Finish Line, Bryne's Cry for Help, and Galgan's Lingerie.

Ch. 28–30 are frustrating and repetitive. We talk about Lan's Lobotomy, Edgelord Moridin, Cringe Gateways, Logain's Dramatic Entrances, Mr. Gavroche, and how the Impotence Metaphor Has Gone Too Far. Transcript

Ch. 26–27 have us thinking that maybe some wives would be better off fridged. We also talk about Gawyn's Thousand Typewriters, Egwene with a Steel Chair, Boob Honks, Letting Evil Bashere Cook, and Deus Ex Fallen Raken. Transcript

It's both Lanfear-appearance and Lanfear-interference (same thing). For ch. 24–25, we talk about the Rod Holder, Theoden King Wannabes, the Power of God and Anime, the Moridin Pieta, and we ask: Where's the Jingle-Jangle of It All?

Ch. 22–23 may make real Wheel of Time scholars out of us. We talk about the Shemandreds, a "Phantom Menace" Version of Demandred, how Lanfear's Job Here Is Done, the Failed Evil Plans Badge, and Moiraine's AK-47. Transcript

He's just a little guy! Anyway, for ch. 20–21, we're Going Off the Map (in a bad way). Also, Demandred Is a Dumpling, Egg's Got That Dog in Her, It's Lobotomy Tent: Part Two, and Androl Fails to Ocean's Eleven Us. Transcript

Okay, his name's Baldhere, but Bald Hair is funnier. For ch. 18–19, we talk about how Everybody Hates Jonny Fairplay, the Definition of Tragedy, Rand's Identity Theft, Agelmar Almost Using the Pope Slur, Gawyn's Incest Panic, and Mat's Princess Diaries Moment.

For ch. 16–17, we go through some of Wheel of Time's Worst Hits: Grass and Manslaughter (It's Ecofascism!), He's Got That Horse In Him, Dark One Gunk, Min's Two Tasks, and Rand's Orpheus Swag. It's a cringe compilation, y'all. Transcript

Those disability politics just can't be consistent, huh? For ch. 14–15, we talk about Sidekick Gaul, Getting ROOTED, Willpower Saving the Day, A Bit of Actual Romance, and Don't It Always Seem to Go?

0:30 - What Arsenal needs to do next season to rebound from finishing 2nd in such a close title race 5:15 - How Manchester City secures their 4th consecutive Premier League trophyBy Zeke Ouellette, Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe

For ch. 11–13, we talk about Mmsexy Tingling, Retconning Mat's Time in Ebou Dar, Mazrim Taim's Supervillain Resume (he got the job!), Lanfear Closure, Padan Fain Un-Closure, the Trolloc Meat Grinder, and the Hater Zone. Transcript

(3:20) Arsenal hold out a tense 1-0 win at Manchester United to take the title race to the final day of the season (25:00) Manchester City keep their foot on the gas with a 4-0 win at Fulham to keep their hunt for a 4th-consecutive title in their hands (35:00) And Nottingham Forest all but secure their safety in the Premier League after Luton Town …

Who's Bulen? Who cares? For ch. 9–10, we talk about Helvetica Lord of the Rings, the Epic Highs and Lows of Warfare, Citing Scripture ("Artemis Fowl"), Captain Planet Narishma, Lan's End, Basement Time with Androl, and French Mime War Profiteering. Transcript

(1:25) Highlights from the 2 Robbies' experience at this year's Kentucky Derby (4:00) Arsenal keep their narrow lead atop of the table after a convincing 3-0 win at home to Bournemouth (13:00) Erling Haaland heats up at the right time for Manchester City and fires in four goals in a 5-1 win against Wolves (20:35) And Liverpool deliver a statement 4…

Ch. 7–8 take us into the next stage of this book: prolonged warfare. We talk about Rebel With Claws, UN Meeting Bouncer, a Damocles' Sword but Positive, the Bond of Brotherhood, the Horn of Valere Heist, and our Upcoming Bones Podcast. Transcript

(1:55) Arsenal survive a nervy ending in the North London Derby to keep the pressure on in the title-race (15:25) Manchester City maintain their hold as title favorites after Erling Haaland comes off the bench to seal the match with a 2nd-half goals (20:45) Liverpool’s title push loses its steam after a 2-2 draw at West Ham that left Mo Salah fumin…

(2:15) Kai Havertz haunts his former club by scoring a brace in Arsenal’s 5-0 thrashing of Chelsea to keep the pressure at a high in the title race (13:15) Liverpool’s title hopes are dealt a brutal blow in a 2-0 Merseyside Derby defeat to bitter rivals Everton (23:20) And Manchester City showcase their finest form in a 4-0 win at Brighton that kee…

Ch. 5–6 take us to the fantasy U.N. summit, and it could only be more Jordan-ish if there were nude women for no reason. We talk about Official Court Spankings, the Aiel as Cops, Rand's Unrealistic Goals, Egg Throwing Shoes, and the Literal Four Horsemen. Transcript

(1:50) Jurgen Klopp rests some of his superstars and the risk pays off for Liverpool in the title race as they sweep aside Fulham 3-1 (12:40) Arsenal put on a controlled performance with a 2-0 win at Wolves after slipping against Aston Villa and Bayern Munich the week prior (28:50) Everton outlast Nottingham Forest 2-0 in a battle between points-de…

Chapters 3–4 are here! We talk about Sports Polyamory (the ideal polyamory), "Frankenskank," Characters' Wild Priorities, Rand and Moridin Touching "Balefire," Checking Off Romance Boxes, and Women's Piss Mazes. Transcript

1:45 - Manchester City 5-1 win over Luton Town 9:15 - Liverpool lose 0-1 away to Crystal Palace 22:10 - Arsenal lose 2-0 at home to Aston Villa 33:20 - Manchester United draw 2-2 against Bournemouth 42:00 - Newcastle win 4-0 against Tottenham] 1:00:15 - Wrapping up the rest of the results including: West Ham loses 2-0 to Fulham Nottingham Forest an…

We're off to a pretty slow start with ch. 1–2. We get more of Rand's Weird Era, not to mention his Deadbeat Dad Era (the cat's in the cradle ...), plus the Arousal/Anger Constant, Black Tower Propaganda, Androl Is Bella Swan, and a whole lot of Genre Confusion. Transcript

(2:10) The title race tightens up between the top three after a strong performance from Manchester City set the tempo for the weekend (4:30) Arsenal show deeper strength in the title race in comparison to last season (8:50) Liverpool squander their chances against Manchester United and drop a crucial two points in the chase for the title…

We read the prologue (yes, the entire prologue) of AMoL and talk about pacing and heroism, plus Sally's Psychic Powers, Rand's Tibetan Sky Burial, New Sword Move: Piss Your Pants, the Sequel to "The Village," and the Myrddraal Breakroom. Transcript

(1:15) Manchester City and Arsenal play a match made for "control freaks" and share the spoils in a tense 0-0 draw (16:30) Jurgen Klopp out-foxes his potential successor in Roberto De Zerbi as Liverpool come-from-behind to win 2-1 against Brighton (26:30) Robbie Earle traveled to Tottenham to watch their victory against Luton Town and had a special…

We finish up ToM with celebrations of Gawyn's Puka Shell Necklace, Pevara's Hut, the Tower of Ghenjei Locksmith, Graendal's Turbo Hell, and Olver's Mail Fraud, while condemning how ultimately pointless Moiraine's "death" was.

(2:15) Drama ensues in East London as West Ham see a controversial winner ruled out and are forced to split the points with Aston Villa (17:53) Rodrigo Muniz’s brace lifts Fulham to a surprise 3-0 win over Tottenham who miss out on an opportunity to tighten the gap to 4th-place (29:10) Luton Town secure a crucial point in the relegation battle than…

Welcome to the Tower of Ghenjei! Is that David Bowie? For ch. 53–55, we talk about the Need to Be Told "No," Gay Old Dens, Helm's Deep Recruitment, the Finn Serving You-Know-What, Dune Box Mist, and Melodramatic Screaming. Transcript

(1:00) Sunday’s highly entertaining title-clash between Liverpool and Manchester City ends in a 1-1 draw that now leaves the title race wide open from now through the end of the season (16:00) Kai Havertz plays hero for Arsenal by scoring a late winner against Brentford to go top of the table over Liverpool on goal difference (33:35) Tottenham blit…

For ch. 50–52, we talk about Elayne's Bobby Fischer Political Move, her Pet Frenchmen, Libel/Slander Against Lews Therin, the Little Sun Tzu in Emily's Brain, Uber Driver Perrin, and B. Sanderson's Inversion of Terry Pratchett's "Boots Theory."

(1:00) Manchester City survive a first-half scare in the Manchester Derby and score three second-half goals to keep their title charge in tune (21:34) Liverpool leave it to the last minute with a Darwin Nunez header in injury time to defeat a Nottingham Forest side that were left aggravated by a controversial refereeing decision (29:30) Chelsea gra…

You know, like balefire, from their eyeballs? Like laser vision? Anyway. For ch. 48–49 we discuss how Everything is the Aiel's Fault, Rand's Mega Sperm, Asmodean Moiraine, and the Cowboy Lightbringers. Transcript

(1:00) Liverpool gather their first trophy of Jurgen Klopp’s farewell tour after Virgil van Dijk delivers a super header in Extra Time to edge Chelsea 1-0 in the Carabao Cup Final (22:10) Arsenal pick up right where they left off in the Premier League and breeze past Newcastle in a convincing 4-1 win (33:55) Manchester City need just the one Phil F…

Ch. 45–47 are great for representation: representation of insufferable politicians (Elayne), men who wear unnecessary disguises (Galad), "cool" nerds (Androl), men who hate the club (Perrin), and people who should just be murdered (Mazrim Taim, Tuon). Transcript

(1:00) Chelsea put on an inspired performance against Manchester City and frustrate Pep Guardiola's side in a 1-1 draw (23:20) Liverpool overcome some injury scares against Brentford and keep putting performances to stretch their gap at the top of the table (31:52) Arsenal put five past Burnley as their offensive form fires up at just the right tim…

Who wants to bet on whether this title ends up censored? For ch. 42–44, we talk about Feelings Impermanence, Marriage Bumpers, Prince Loser, the New Kardashians, and Failed Nostalgia. Transcript