The Black Tower Podcast: A Wheel of Time Podcast

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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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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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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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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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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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!
 
As ever, we want to hear from all of you, your feedback sustains us. Obviously, there is a monetary sustenance on our Patreon, something anyone interested in listening live will now be asked to contribute to, as well as our Spreadshirt page where you can get sweet BlackTower and Dragonsworn paraphernalia, but there are also things you can do for absolutely no money, at all!
 
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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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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!
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We asked and you guys answered! Our polls on Instagram and Twitter overwhelmingly showed us that our listeners wanted more Aviendha.....so here we go with more Aviendha! We finished the deep dive into Aviendha's character, history, and development within Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time last episode. This time, we try and take a more philosophical look into Avi, mainly through some things she sees. The spoiler warning here covers the entire series, as is so often the case with our episodes. So grab yourself your favorite drink, sit back, relax, and enjoy some more love for Bae......we mean, Aviendha.
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!
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Hey all, the holiday weekend for the USA has been a bit crazy, but the episode is finally ready for your taint loving earholes. This may, or may not, be the final installment of our deep dive into the amazing character of Aviendha. With spoilers from the entire series in this episode, be weary ye who have not finished reading The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. There's a fun engagement near the end, so make sure you finish this glass of tasty beveragy knowledge all the way.
A reminder for our listeners, if you are in our Discord, you can tune in to our recordings live for the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic. After things have calmed down and the world beats this virus, listening in live will return to being a Patreon only benefit!
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Before we get into the episode itself, there are some exciting announcements that take place in about the first thirty minutes here, so make sure you listen to all of that amazing stuff. Then....the taintiness you've been waiting and hoping for.
Aviendha...Far Dareis Mai of the Nine Valley Sept of the Taardad Aiel. One of the most notable characters from Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time. She fights. She stabs. She....tames Dragons? Aviendha is an amazing window into the more intricate parts of Aiel culture and provides the reader with a very....intimate look into the semi-secretive Aiel society. Come along with the boys in black as we talk about one of our favorite characters (or Andrew's absolute favorite as it happens). There are series wide spoilers in this episode, so be sure to listen for that fancy pants spoiler warning.
A reminder for our listeners, if you are in our Discord, you can tune in to our recordings live for the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic. After things have calmed down and the world beats this virus, listening in live will return to being a Patreon only benefit!
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Swords and bows and knives oh my! Are you really into weaponry, both real and fantasy? Do medieval weapons really get you going? Maybe you like those special weapons more than just the normal ones you go and buy from the local blacksmith. Well, then this is the episode for you. SPOILER FREE after the end of The Shadow Rising (so if you've read the first four books you're good!). Daniel and Andrew get together, while Josh is stuck in class still, and start talking about the bows, knives, daggers, axes, spears, etc. that we see within Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time. It's a pretty general overview of the weapons, but there is some talk of Sword Forms and concepts as well, plus a fun little engagement challenge for our lovely listeners at the end! So come on in, take a seat, grab a nice stiff glass of taint, and enjoy the musings of your favorite Asha'man.
A reminder for our listeners, if you are in our Discord, you can tune in to our recordings live for the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic. After things have calmed down and the world beats this virus, listening in live will return to being a Patreon only benefit!
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Do you like the sea? Do you like the wide open water? Well, so do these amazing people. Come and enjoy a dive into the Sea Folk culture.
A reminder for our listeners, if you are in our Discord, you can tune in to our recordings live for the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic. After things have calmed down and the world beats this virus, listening in live will return to being a Patreon only benefit!
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Today we revisit Daes Dae'mar or The Game of Houses. Stand back Thronies, this was around far before your favorite series with the horrible tv ending. It's a fun episode, largely spoiler free after The Great Hunt so it can be enjoyed by almost anyone. Either way, we hope you enjoy this episode and keep coming back for more maddening content.
A reminder for our listeners, if you are in our Discord, you can tune in to our recordings live for the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic. After things have calmed down and the world beats this virus, listening in live will return to being a Patreon only benefit!
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If you like what you hear, we'd like to hear from you! Always feel free and encouraged to reach out on any, and/or all, of our platforms. There's always here on Podbean, our Twitter page @TowerPodcast, and our Discord https://discord.gg/awfet6H. If you'd like to speak to us directly, without all those other pesky community members, we have our email at blacktowerpod@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!t

It's finally here, months later than originally planned but no less tainty for it's age. If anything, the delay has increased the umami of the taint to gourmet levels. A book that Andrew still hasn't read, but Daniel and Josh have. Come along as the Black Tower Podcast does it's final book review in the epic and amazing Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. Grab yourself a nice tall glass of madness, sit down by the flame you see only in your mind, and enjoy.
A reminder for our listeners, if you are in our Discord, you can tune in to our recordings live for the duration of the Coronavirus pandemic. After things have calmed down and the world beats this virus, listening in live will return to being a Patreon only benefit!
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