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PODCAST

Tar Valon Or Bust

Jenn Northington and Preeti Chhibber

Longtime fans Jenn and Preeti revisit the Wheel of Time series in preparation for the TV show’s launch, and dig into their personal connections with the books, how well they hold up, and what they think will make it to screen. Join them for two episodes a month, featuring recaps of the books and the show (eventually), interviews, recommendations, obsessing about Mat Cauthon, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:54

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/11/19

In which Preeti and Jenn revisit Guy Ritchie's King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, which is actually two different movies (one of which is actually a video game), and possibly the least "King Arthur" Arthurian movie ever created. Listen as they talk female characters, meta-narrative, folk songs in fantasy properties, and more.The Devil & The Huntsman, by Sam Lee and Daniel Pemberton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGnfFW-vyzU&themeRefresh=1Jenn's Note: Also! We completely forgot until after

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1:09:35

The Crystal Cave, Book 5: The Coming of the Bear,...

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/10/29

In which Jenn and Preeti take back any nice things they ever said about Uther, have wildly different memories of this section, are gobsmacked by the fight but less enthused about the pages and pages of descriptions of wind, and talk a lot about word choice and authorial intent.Next episodes: Movie Break!Mid-November, King Arthur: Legend of the SwordMid-December, The Green KnightGet more of Brett Parnell's music at bearinabarnnyc.comMore from Heeral Chhibber at heeral.orgGet merch:

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1:24:51

The Crystal Cave, Book 5: The Coming of the Bear,...

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/10/15

In which Preeti and Jenn discuss Merlin's (lack of) interiority, Mary Stewart's stylistic and mythological choices, and the Absolute Unit that is Ygraine.Next episode: Book V, The Coming of the Bear, Section 6 - The Legend of MerlinGet more of Brett Parnell's music at bearinabarnnyc.comMore from Heeral Chhibber at heeral.orgGet merch: tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/products and northingtron.redbubble.comRead Preeti's story in the new anthology, For the Rest of Us Hosted on Acast. See

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1:19:49

The Crystal Cave, Book 4: The Red Dragon, Sections 6-10

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/09/18

In which Jenn and Preeti talk about emotional disconnection, historical infodumps, Big Feelings about Ambrosius and Merlin, and quests. Next episode: Book V, The Coming of the Bear: Sections 1-5Get more of Brett Parnell's music at bearinabarnnyc.comMore from Heeral Chhibber at heeral.orgGet merch: tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/products and northingtron.redbubble.comRead Preeti's story in the new anthology, For the Rest of Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:01

The Crystal Cave, Book 4: The Red Dragon, Sections 1-5

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/08/31

In which Preeti and Jenn discuss timeline wibbly-wobbliness, Merlin's misogyny, #JusticeForNiniane, and the only moment in which they sort of liked Uther.Next episode: Book IV, The Red Dragon: Sections 6-10Get more of Brett Parnell's music at bearinabarnnyc.comMore from Heeral Chhibber at heeral.orgGet merch: tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/products and northingtron.redbubble.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:54

The Crystal Cave, Book 3: The Wolf, Sections 7-12

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2025/08/06

In which the big question is, who is this scared Merlin and what happened to his assurance? Preeti and Jenn debate authorial intent vs. impact, possible theories, the Saxon perspective, and also wow what a banger of a section. Next episode: Book IV, The Red Dragon: Sections 1-5The Shieldwall Song (via Holly B): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5uKIgSRVlg Get more of Brett Parnell's music at bearinabarnnyc.comMore from Heeral Chhibber at heeral.orgGet merch: tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/products and

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1:27:14

The Crystal Cave, Book 3: The Wolf, Sections 1-6

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/07/23

In which Preeti and Jenn spend an hour talking about 35 pages of text, because that's how they roll. Unreliable narrators, historical timelines, Parks and Rec comparisons, the works! But hey, at least it was only one recording session.Next section: Book III: The Wolf, Sections 7-12 inclusiveGet more of Brett Parnell's music at bearinabarnnyc.comMore from Heeral Chhibber at heeral.orgGet merch: tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/products and northingtron.redbubble.com Hosted on Acast. See

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2:59:05

The Crystal Cave, Book 2: The Falcon

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2025/07/06

Get ready, y'all! Three recording sessions later, Preeti and Jenn dive THE DEEPEST into The Falcon. Join them for parallel characters, big revelations, druids, and all the ugh to Uther. Next section: Book III: The Wolf, Sections 1-6 inclusiveDhonielle Clayton's The BellesBritish officers and batmen/servants trope (Frodo & Sam): https://www.reddit.com/r/tolkienfans/comments/1iuuez9/is_frodo_and_sams_master_and_servant_relationship/Malka Older's Mossa and Pleiti seriesGet more of Brett Parnell's

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2:29:45

The Crystal Cave, Prologue through Book I: The Dove

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2025/06/19

In this extra-long episode, Preeti and Jenn dig into the language, atmosphere, and voice of The Crystal Cage: Prologue - Book I: The Dove. (We will fight you for baby Merlin!!!!!)Hild and Menewood, Nicola GriffithThe story of Dinas Emrys and the two dragons (Help Jenn find the audio cassette she used to listen to! The opening lines included something like 'Storm clouds marched along the sky. Rain beat against the gray castle walls. Inside, a young boy woke.' It had a male narrator.)Next section:

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42:54

Preeti, Jenn, and Mary (Rainbow) Stewart's Arthurian...

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/06/04

As they prepare to dive into their next reread, Preeti and Jenn talk about Mary Stewart as a writer, their personal history with her Arthurian Saga, and what they're expecting, excited for, and nervous about.Next episode: Prologue - Book 1: The DoveNicola Griffith, Hild / MenewoodGet more of Brett Parnell's music at bearinabarnnyc.comMore from Heeral Chhibber at heeral.org Get merch: tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/products and northingtron.redbubble.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:33:49

The Wheel of Time Reread Wrap-Up

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/05/22

Preeti and Jenn recorded live with Patrons for a special retrospective, WoT readalikes, and Q&A!Read-Alikes:Dandelion Dynasty by Ken LiuBetween Earth and Sky series by Rebecca RoanhorseInheritance Trilogy by NK Jemisin (and then everything else)The Expanse series by James S.A. CoreyDead Djinn Universe series by P. Djeli ClarkBeverly Jenkins, Vivid (for Romanda)The Kushiel series (incl the Joscelin book)by Jacqueline CareyThe Thief / Megan Whalen TurnerThe Emily Wilde trilogyBabel by RF KuangWolf

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56:53

Music in the Wheel of Time, with Bryan Dunn

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/05/01

A very special bonus episode! Jenn and musician Bryan Dunn reunite to nerd out over music in fantasy adaptations, from The Hills of Tanchico and Sing of Manetheren to songs from the Witcher, Game of Thrones, and Lord of the Rings; Bryan has two very excellent theories, involving Beyoncé and Ishamael respectively; and Jenn learns a bunch of things about vowel sounds.Nikhil Koparkar - Reddit AMA about The Hills of Tanchico

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2:37:46

A Memory of Light: Chapters 38 - Epilogue

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/04/23

It's the end?!!! Well, an end. Join Preeti and Jenn for a very extended discussion on their feelings about how things get wrapped up, what they were very wrong about just one episode ago, and for what comes next for Tar Valon or Bust. Spoiler alert: There is more!Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot is out now!Merch:tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/productsandnorthingtron.redbubble.com [new designs available!] Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:36

The Wheel of Time S3 E8: He Who Comes with the Dawn

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/04/21

Join Preeti and Jenn as they discuss this absolute JAW-DROPPER of a finale (also can someone please let us know when Season 4 is confirmed, and can that be AS SOON AS POSSIBLE). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:13:03

A Memory of Light, Chapter 37 (The Second Half-Ish)

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2025/04/16

FEELINGS. JUST NONSTOP FEELINGS, Y'ALL.Next episode: Chapters 38 - Epilogue, airing (probably) next week.Bryan Dunn's album Zapgun! [Bandcamp]Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot is out now!Merch:tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/productsandnorthingtron.redbubble.com [new designs available!] Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:03

The Wheel of Time S3 E7: Goldeneyes

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/04/10

In which Preeti and Jenn have SO MANY FEELINGS about Perrin and his greatly accelerated, wildly changing (!?) storyline, plus some speculation about character changes for Dain and Galad, Lord Luc, and Loial. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:05

The Wheel of Time S3 E6: The Shadow in the Night

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2025/04/04

In which Preeti and Jenn theorize about Liandrin's plot arc, are extremely creeped out by Moghedien, can't get enough of Mat and Thom, still love Rand, and are mildly confused by Sammael. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:59

The Wheel of Time S3 E5: Tel'Aran'Rhiod

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/04/04

The hits keep on coming! Jenn and Preeti talk about how delighted they are with Lan and Moiraine, Egwene and the Wise Ones, Perrin and Faile ... basically everything except the White Tower shenanigans. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:39:50

A Memory of Light, Chapter 37 (The First Half-Ish)

Tar Valon Or Bust ·

2025/03/27

In which Preeti talks about ugly crying multiple times, Jenn confesses some feelings about wizard battles, Tragic Flaws are examined, and somehow that's only half of this chapter.Next episode: The second half-ish of Chapter 37Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot is out now!Merch:tar-valon-or-bust.printify.me/productsandnorthingtron.redbubble.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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41:30

The Wheel of Time S3 E4: The Road to the Spear

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2025/03/21

Preeti and Jenn are VERY INTO this episode, and also have so many feelings about how intense it is. Rhuidean, y'all!!! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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