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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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1:44:10

The Path of Daggers: Prologue - Chapter 5

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2023/03/22

As they start Path of Daggers, Preeti and Jenn are SUPER into the Prologue and less into the next four-ish chapters. Weird pacing choices, Robert Jordan!!Check out the JordanCon scheduleNext episode: Chapters 6-10 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:45:24

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 35-41

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2023/03/08

It's the grand finale! And yet another rollercoaster, as Jenn and Preeti talk horror, action, pacing, and argue about whether or not [redacted] is actually dead. Content warning for discussion of rape in Chapters 37-39Join us at JordanCon in April!Next episode: The Path of Daggers, Prologue through Chapter 5 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:07:19

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 27-34

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2023/02/26

With yet another rollercoaster section, Preeti and Jenn dig into some complicated issues of consent, a very exciting reunion, some Big Plot Questions, and what it means to be ta'veren.Content warnings for discussion of rape in Chapters 28 and 29.Our final (!) Crown of Swords episode will cover Chapters 35-41, and will air on March 8th.Upcoming Books:Fit for the Gods (August 2023), co-edited by Jenn Northington and S. Zainab WilliamsMagic Has No Borders (May 2023), with a story from Preeti! Get bonus

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1:43:23

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 20-26

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2023/02/08

This section truly was the best of times and the worst of times. Join Preeti and Jenn as they appreciate the good bits (the bromance potential of Mat and Birgitte, the horror of Moghedien at Shayol Ghul, and a surprising side character saving the day) and get really frustrated by the bad bits (Ebou Dar shenanigans, basically all of Chapter 26). Content warnings for discussion of rape and suicidal thoughts in the Chapter 26 section.Next episode: Chapters 27-34 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on

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2:03:32

A Crown of Swords: 13-19

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2023/01/25

In this plot-packed section, Jenn and Preeti get to talk about Mat, the Amazing Race/National Treasure situation in Ebou Dar, and newly-arrived characters -- some familiar, some ... unclear. There were some technical issues this episode, so the audio/volume is a little awkward at points. Apologies! Next episode: Chapters 20-26 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:14:49

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 10-12

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2023/01/11

In which Preeti and Jenn are very happy to spend three chapters talking about Egwene, but still have lots of questions.Next episode: Chapters 13-19 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:58:26

A Crown of Swords: Chapters 3-9

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2022/12/28

Welp, there were six Perrin chapters, so you can imagine how a lot of this episode is going to sound. But at least we have Egwene and Rand, our disaster child.Next episode: Chapters 10-12 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:54:31

A Crown of Swords: Prologue - Chapter 2

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2022/12/07

In which Preeti and Jenn tackle the massive Prologue full of absurd villains, two entire Perrin POV chapters, and some very concerning developments.Sylas K. Barrett on the end of Lord of ChaosWhat Even, Edward Rothstein (Flaming Swords and Wizards' Orbs)Next episode: Chapters 3-9 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:14:30

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 54-Epilogue

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2022/11/16

It's the big finale! So many different players! Perrin gets to be not-the-worst! Other people are the worst instead! It's a lot!!!! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:47:53

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 49-53

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2022/11/10

In this expletive-laden installment, Jenn and Preeti get to ALL THE REALLY STRESSFUL ACTION and also yet another Worst Storyline Ever (why, Robert Jordan!!!!), and decide that they definitely are not going to wait two weeks before recording the next episode.Next week, Chapters 54 to the end! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:03:28

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 41-48

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2022/10/26

In which Preeti and Jenn agree on pretty much everything, including that Mat is one of the few good things about this section, that Robert Jordan keeps making it weird, and that they are VERY NERVOUS about what's coming next.Wheel of Time Season 2 Teaser (Instagram or YouTube)MAJOR Spoiler for LOTR: The Rings of Power, starting at 1 hour and 59 minutes through 2 hours and 27 (01:59:00 - 02:00:27) seconds. Next episode: Chapters 49-53 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See

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1:45:50

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 33-40

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2022/10/05

In this section that had both plot AND character development, Jenn and Preeti had a lot to love and (as usual), some things to hate. Also, Jenn can remember a lace doily call-back but not characters; why!?See Preeti at NYCC: I'm a Superhero! Writing Our Favorite Marvel CharactersNext episode: Chapters 41-48 (airing October 26th, since we'll both be traveling mid-month)Find us (and our Discord) on Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:56:19

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 27-32

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2022/09/21

Plot has entered the chat! Jenn and Preeti dig into the new developments, as well as some truly baffling character choices, and are sad there was no Mat POV.Next episode: Chapters 33-40Incorrect maps!!!! https://www.tor.com/2022/09/13/a-new-map-for-the-wheel-of-time/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:42:39

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 19-26

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2022/09/08

Jenn finally gets some plot! But both Jenn and Preeti have A Lot of Questions, and wildly disagree about a certain reunion scene. Mat, however, continues to be the best.Next episode: Chapters 27-32 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:48:02

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 13-18

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2022/08/24

Jenn and Preeti had completely different reactions to this section. Will one convince the other? Will it come to blows? Will Jenn knock over her microphone, she is flailing so dramatically? (Spoiler: it was close at one point.) Tune in to find out! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:58

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 8-12

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2022/08/10

Preeti and Jenn hit another extremely re-cappy, info-dumpy section and are not thrilled about it. Also, Jenn is wrong about several things! Next episode, we'll be talking Chapters 13-18. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25:38

The Lord of Chaos: Chapters 3-7

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2022/07/27

Jenn and Preeti talk about Rand's dad joke, Mat's memories, whether or not we care about the Forsaken's backstories, and that trailer for WOT Season 2! WOT Season 2 Trailer Breakdown [TV Line]Next episode, we're talking chapters 8-12. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:48:02

The Lord of Chaos: Prologue-Chapters 2

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2022/07/06

Preeti and Jenn dive into the longest prologue in the history of publishing probably, have a lot of feelings about House Trakand (both good and bad), and are heartened to get a reasonable characterization of Nynaeve. Also, enter Mazrim Taim!!! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:45:18

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 51-56

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2022/06/22

With a great deal of yelling and OMGing (mostly of enjoyment), Preeti and Jenn wrap up their read of The Fires of Heaven. It's a lot y'all!!!! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:04

The Fires of Heaven: Chapters 45-50

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2022/06/01

Preeti and Jenn continue to love Mat and Rand, continue to be infuriated by most of the female POVs, and continue to be confused about all! these! secondary! characters!!!! But at least a few characters finally get where they were going? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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