The Black Tower Podcast: A Wheel of Time Podcast

Black Tower Podcast
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Making mostly full spoiler content since October 2018, the Black Tower Podcast focuses on topics ranging from cultures to characters to metaphysics across the entirety of Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. Born out of a love for the books and an appreciation for its nuance, these folks get together weekly to discuss all of the things that make us love this series.

  1. 4D AGO

    Keeper of the Chronicles! Her Royal Badass Leane Sharrif | S7 Ep. 22

    It's time for another Background Breakdown!! Tonight we're discussing the Keeper of the Chronicles, the lady badass of the white tower Leane Sharrif! She's a super awesome character that doesn't get enough love! so if you have thoughts, or opinions (*snort) lets hear em in the comments! #WheelOfTime #Aiel #JietoH #BlackTowerPodcast #RobertJordan 📚 Follow the Black Tower Podcast for more Wheel of Time deep dives! https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://blacktowerpod.podbean.com 📺 Subscribe for weekly WoT content: @blacktowerpod Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime

    1h 1m

  2. MAR 20

    Is Ji’e’toh Actually a Broken System? | S7 Ep. 21

    It is that time again. Yes, we are starting to plan 2026's The Gathering Madness!!! To help us with planning, we want to gauge your interest in attending our event. Please take 2 minutes to fill out the interest survey (link below). Whether you are a yes, no, or maybe for either in person or virtual, we'd love to hear from you! See you in October! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwQISGBhL1gIJqQQ2zVJELqoem2WYVktxSI-5qYdu1iOWq4w/viewform?usp=header Ji’e’toh is the foundation of Aiel culture in The Wheel of Time—a complex system of honor (ji) and obligation (toh) that governs everything from leadership and warfare to personal relationships. But is this famous Aiel code of honor actually a stable moral system… or is it fundamentally flawed? In this episode of The Black Tower Podcast, Andrew, Josh, and Reese break down the philosophy behind Ji’e’toh and debate whether it truly works. Andrew argues the system is unstable because it relies heavily on subjective interpretation, Josh explores how Ji’e’toh often leads to disastrous and compensatory outcomes, and Reese asks whether the system itself isn’t broken—but has simply been outgrown by the Aiel in a changing world. Join us as we dive deep into Aiel culture, morality, and the long-term future of Ji’e’toh in the Fourth Age. If you enjoy deep discussions about The Wheel of Time, Aiel society, and the philosophy behind Robert Jordan’s worldbuilding, make sure to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. #WheelOfTime #Aiel #JietoH #BlackTowerPodcast #RobertJordan 📚 Follow the Black Tower Podcast for more Wheel of Time deep dives! https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://blacktowerpod.podbean.com 📺 Subscribe for weekly WoT content: @blacktowerpod Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime

    1h 23m

  3. MAR 13

    The Next Generation of the Wheel of Time | S7 Ep. 20

    What happens after the Last Battle? In this episode of the Black Tower Podcast, Andrew and Reese explore The Next Generation of the Wheel of Time — the children who may shape the Fourth Age. From Rand al’Thor’s heirs with Elayne and Aviendha to the future bloodlines of Mat, Perrin, and Nynaeve, we look at the next generation of leaders, channelers, and legends. Who will rise to power in the Fourth Age? Which children could become the next heroes of the Pattern? The Wheel keeps turning — and a new generation is coming. #WheelOfTime #BlackTowerPodcast #WheelOfTimeLore 📚 Follow the Black Tower Podcast for more Wheel of Time deep dives! https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://blacktowerpod.podbean.com 📺 Subscribe for weekly WoT content: @blacktowerpod Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime

    1h 3m

  4. MAR 6

    The Secret to Mat Cauthon’s Power | S7 Ep. 19

    Mat Cauthon never wanted power. He didn’t ask for prophecy. He didn’t seek command. He certainly didn’t volunteer to marry into an empire. And yet by the end of The Wheel of Time, Mat commands the Horn of Valere, leads the greatest army in the world, survives impossible odds, and outmaneuvers both the Seanchan and the Shadow. So how did he get there? In this episode of the Black Tower Podcast, we explore a bold question: Did Mat Cauthon become strong by taking the strengths of his enemies? From the Dark One’s twisted luck… To the Seanchan’s military structure… To the forbidden knowledge of the Finn… To the memories of ancient generals… Did Mat win by absorbing the tools of the Shadow and reforging them into something better? Or is he the Pattern’s greatest scavenger — the one man who turns chaos into victory? Join us as we break down Mat’s evolution, his luck, his leadership, and what it really means to “win” in The Wheel of Time. 📚 Follow the Black Tower Podcast for more Wheel of Time deep dives! https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://blacktowerpod.podbean.com📺 Subscribe for weekly WoT content: @blacktowerpod Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime

    55 min

  5. FEB 27

    Blood, Power, and the Turning of the Wheel | S7 Ep. 18

    In this episode of the Black Tower Podcast, we explore one of the most fascinating — and potentially world-altering — questions in The Wheel of Time: Why are some channelers dramatically stronger than others… and what happens now that channelers can have children together again? From the structured strength hierarchies of the White Tower to the raw power of the Asha’man, the series makes one thing clear: not all wielders of the One Power are created equal. But why? We break down: • The canon strength rankings among Aes Sedai and Asha’man • Evidence that the ability to channel — and level of strength — may be genetic • The impact of the White Tower’s breeding stagnation  The Sea Folk, the Aiel, and isolated channeling bloodlines • What changes in the Fourth Age now that male and female channelers can openly form families • Whether we are about to see an explosion in average power levels • And what that means for the future of the Pattern Is the One Power evolving? Is strength in the Power hereditary? Could the Fourth Age become the strongest Age yet? Join us as we follow the threads of blood, power, and destiny — and speculate about what the Turning of the Wheel may bring next. 📚 Follow the Black Tower Podcast for more Wheel of Time deep dives! https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://blacktowerpod.podbean.com 📺 Subscribe for weekly WoT content: @blacktowerpod Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime

    1h 4m

  6. FEB 20

    Rhuidean: Where the Pattern Speaks (Pt. 3) | S7 Ep. 17

    Rhuidean is not just a lost city—it may be the most important place in all of Randland. In Part 3 of our Rhuidean Explained series, we explore how Rhuidean shapes Aiel politics, leadership, and identity—and why its purpose extends far beyond the Aiel Waste. From enforced truth and cultural memory to Pattern-level intervention, Rhuidean may function as a deliberate mechanism built to prepare the world for the Last Battle. We examine: • Rhuidean’s role in Aiel political power and succession • How the city enforces truth through suffering and memory • The Pattern’s direct intervention in human choice • The mystery of Nakomi and what she represents • Whether Rhuidean acts as a massive ter’angreal—or something even stranger • Why Rhuidean’s existence may be essential to the turning of the Wheel itself By connecting prophecy, free will, metaphysics, and the end of an Age, we argue that Rhuidean is not merely symbolic—it is structural. A place where the Pattern speaks, and where destiny is shaped long before the Last Battle is fought. This episode concludes our three-part deep dive: Part 1: What Rhuidean is, who built it, and the Jenn Aiel P art 2: The city’s structures, fog, glass columns, and mysteries Part 3: Politics, metaphysics, Nakomi, and Rhuidean’s true purpose 📚 Follow the Black Tower Podcast for more Wheel of Time deep dives! https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://blacktowerpod.podbean.com 📺 Subscribe for weekly WoT content: @blacktowerpod Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime

    52 min

  7. FEB 13

    Til Shadow Do Us Part: The Dark Side of Devotion | S7 Ep. 16

    Bonds in the Wheel of Time are meant to be unbreakable—but love, power, and the Shadow have a way of testing that promise. In this Friday the 13th episode of the Black Tower Podcast, we explore the bonds that bind people together… and the devastating cost when they fracture or fail. From Warder bonds to darker, more dangerous attachments, we examine how devotion becomes dependency, how love turns into control, and why breaking a bond can be just as deadly as forging one. Releasing just before Valentine’s Day, this episode asks a simple but unsettling question: When the bond breaks, who pays the price—and does the Shadow always collect first? 📚 Follow the Black Tower Podcast for more Wheel of Time deep dives! https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://blacktowerpod.podbean.com 📺 Subscribe for weekly WoT content: @blacktowerpod Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime

    1h 10m

  8. FEB 6

    The Forsaken’s Darkest Sins: Greed, Lust, Gluttony & Sloth (Pt. 2) | S7 Ep. 16

    If the Forsaken are more than villains—if they embody human vice—what sins define them? In Part 2 of our Seven Deadly Sins series, the Black Tower Podcast assigns Greed, Lust, Gluttony, and Sloth to the Forsaken using book canon evidence, core motivations, and the choices that lead to their downfall. We break down Graendal, Rahvin, Aginor, and Bel’al, explore Forsaken who don’t fit cleanly, and debate where figures like Ishamael and Lanfear truly belong. 📚 Follow the Black Tower Podcast for more Wheel of Time deep dives! https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://blacktowerpod.podbean.com 📺 Subscribe for weekly WoT content: @blacktowerpod Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime

    1h 23m
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Making mostly full spoiler content since October 2018, the Black Tower Podcast focuses on topics ranging from cultures to characters to metaphysics across the entirety of Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. Born out of a love for the books and an appreciation for its nuance, these folks get together weekly to discuss all of the things that make us love this series.

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