The Black Tower Podcast: A Wheel of Time Podcast

Ep. 98 The Gathering Conclusion

Andrew explains the origin of this episode in the start, but just to make it simple....this episode is the rest of the Mixology Contest and the Drunksplaining from the Gathering Madness event on October 17th, 2020. If you have not seen that, make sure you mosey on over to YouTube to see that (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8O6dxsn8vk) before you listen to this episode. Full effect and all, cuz that sounds official. While you're on the YouTubes, make sure you subscribe to our channel and turn on post notifications (the bell) so that you get to see the nice and new video podcasts that will be coming out in the coming weeks!
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Ep. 97 WoT Blind Spots?!?!?

The boys in black were able to get together in person and do some fun recordings at The Gathering Madness! This is the first one, affectionately called the Sobercast. In this one, with full spoilers from the whole series, the Black Tower Podcast discusses the blind spots we may see in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time. So sit down, strap in/on, and prepare yourself for some splendid taintiness.
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Ep. 96 Histories of The Lord Dragon Rand

We're back on our founder and the legendary Dragon Reborn! This is part four of our multipart series on Rand, which is part of our multipart series on character deep dives. How do you like the spacing of these episodes so it's not just all about *insert character name here* for weeks at a time? This episode contains spoilers through book 9, Winter's Heart, even though the spoiler warning goes through book 10. Yeah...we kinda ran out of time there, but that just means more concentrated taint to enjoy!
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Ep. 95 Wind vs Mist vs Oily Stuff

In this nice evil episode, the Black Tower Podcast discusses the differences of, origins, and implications of Mashadar, Machin Shin, and the Taint itself. There's theory, there's speculation, and there's plenty of passion and taint, but not the taint that we're talking about in this lovely episode. And while you are listening, considering heading over to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Blacktowerpod) and supporting us there. It helps us keep the podcast going, but also gets you some pretty sweet benefits as well!
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Ep. 94 First Time Readers with Stuck on Arrakis

Whether it is reading a book series, watching television shows, movies, or YouTube videos, there have always been those people that tells you what happens before you see it for yourself. Spoilers. Mortal enemy to all those who consume stories in every medium. When faced with such a threat, we must consult with the subject matter experts on how to best combat the threat. This time, that expert is Stuck on Arrakis. Hook up your phone to the bluetooth of your car and enjoy listening to your favorite tainty bois, and our amazing guest this episode, as we discuss how to navigate a fandom full of spoilers!
Stuck on Arrakis
Twitter: @stuckonarrakis https://twitter.com/stuckonarrakis
 
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Ep. 93 Rand, In and Out of the Box

This week, we are missing a brother, but that is only because he has Asha'man duties outside the tower, and we usually don't record on Thursdays... But, while that is the reason for the delay, we would never let you down by not putting, at least, something out for the week, and this week it is another full episode. Andrew and Daniel get down to business and finish 3 whole books in the deep dive into Rand Al'Thor that stretches from the first words of "Fires of Heaven," to the last words of "A Crown of Swords." We think we have really found our rhythm with this one, and hope you like it!
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Ep. 92 The Black Tower

As the name highly hints at, this episode we're talking about the Black Tower. No, not the podcast, the actual thing. There are some fun discussions and disagreements in this episode, but as always the boys in black have nothing but love for each other, and you guys. We're working on a date to do a livestream about The Gathering Madness event, so look out for that on Twitter and Discord, and anywhere else we can put it out there. We hope you enjoy this nice tainty episode, and we look forward to seeing you again!
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Ep. 91 Voices and Madness and Taint, Oh My!

Well, the boys were late, but we did not forget you! After a crazy Wednesday with Daniel at the taping of a game show, Andrew having a demanding job, and Josh having a demanding family, we decided to take the day off. But, we were back yesterday to record an episode, and it is a good one. This episode has everything, singing, tangents, video game references... wait, this is just like every episode... and that's why it's so good! Come on in, the water's fine!
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Ep. 90 - The Masters

Andrew, Daniel, and Josh get together to talk about how Rand, Mat, and Perrin go from the simple Emond Field folk that we see in the begging, to masters of their crafts by the end of the series. Definitely not a spoiler free episode, however there's a pretty big announcement towards the end!
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Ep. 89 The Man Rand of the Land - Pt. 2

Odin is with us! Oh wait...no...no that's Josh. The beard confused us at first. Guess the lack of an eyepatch and ravens should have been big enough hints.....hmmm...anyway! Welcome back to another fantastic episode with the Boys in Black. With Josh back for this episode, Daniel and Andrew present as well, the Black Tower Podcast resumes it's discussion on Rand al'Thor. With spoilers through book 4 of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time epic fantasy series, we keep plugging along as we analyze and review the life of Rand. We don't plan on only doing two books per episode on Rand, but we also cannot do the disservice to our lovely listeners by just rushing through this. Who knows what next week's episode will be? But for now, be sure to enjoy this episode.
When you're done with this one, head on over to our YouTube channel and soak up the tainty goodness of our YouTuber panels, featuring other WoT content creators (mainly YouTubers)....now with video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-wtTg18nRE
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Ep. 88 Ter'angreal'veren

All the boyz are back, baby, and we have a doozy for you this week. We are talking all things power related! That means angreal, sa'angreal, ter'angreal, and even some "greal" you didn't even know were a thing! It gets lively this week with two of the hosts having a wonderfully animated discussion on whether something is, or is not, something else!
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Ep. 87 Off to Rand Rand Land

The rules of adulting leave no adult behind, and this time Josh was the victim. While Joshy Poo toils away making money for his family and playing with fun computers and stuff, Daniel and Andrew were able to get together and (certainly not a minute before recording) decide on a fun episode for this week. We've had Min....and Aviendha...and a lotttttt of Elayne. Well now it's time to bring him in. Yes, the episode some of you couldn't wait for, and the one that others wish never came. It's a whole episode on Rand, brought to you by most of your Bois in Black. Come along as we start Part One of a multi (no clue how long) series on the main main but also not main guy of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series. Don't worry though!! It wont be back to back Rand episodes. We've learned from Elayne and we're going to break up this episode with other topics and fun inbetween this multi part series that is also part of another series....all..stemming from...the source series? That was confusing, but you get what we mean!
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Ep. 86 Epic Write Battles of WoT

All the boys are back, baby! Well, sorta...
 
This episode starts off with Daniel and Josh diving into a topic that has haunted the #dragonsworn for years, with Andrew coming in, in dramatic fashion, to weigh in, as well. We laugh a lot, give credit to greatness, rag on some things that could be better, and simply get closer as a brotherhood. (Pretty much what we do every week, Pinky.) Avatar: The Last Airbender makes an appearance and the movie quote is back, so come on down and have some fun!
 
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Ep. 85 Hinderstap and Beyond

Hey there, everyone! This morning's episode was one host down, just like last week, but it was a different host! Allergies, bad backs, naps that take too long, we're all falling apart in one way, or another, but we will consistently be with you, regardless.
 
This week, we talk about a fun little town in the series, that doesn't come up until pretty late in the game. A brain child of Brandon Sanderson trying, and succeeding, at getting a little grittier, but you'll need to tune in to find out where, and why it's important! Groundhog Day got nothing on this shit...
 
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Ep. 84 All The....Small Things

Daniel had to sit this one out, but we couldn't leave you guys hanging without an episode! Andrew and Josh were able to get together and chat for a good while. We started off with a correction to something we got wrong in our last two episodes or so. (Thank you listeners for pointing it out and helping us get it right!) Then we moved into chatting about three of the smaller details in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time. What things are they? How small could they be? Are they satisfying? Well....we will let you be the judge of that.
A reminder for our listeners, if you are in our Discord, you can tune in to our recordings live for the rest of the month of July. After July 29th, 2020 listening in live will return to being a Patreon only benefit!
Stay safe out there all. We love ya!
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