Cool Story - A Wheel of Time Podcast

Excellent show from a perspective I didnt know I could find. I love this series and I believe everyone can get something from it. As a bi man, I was hard pressed to find other queer AMAB fans to talk about this, despite knowing there is something in WoT for everyone. One day in 2026 you will meet my favorite character that I think is secretly queer, The Little Wolf. In the eight episodes of this podcast, Erin and Matt discuss possibly reading The Name of the Wind after Wheel of Time. They say maybe after 3 and a half years, that series should be complete and they can read all three. It’s now 5 and a half years later and Patrick Rothfuss willl never finish Kingkiller. Say what you will about the end of the WoT, but Harriet, Robert and Brandon made sure we made it to the end.

This show adds depth to my understanding of the WOT world and I always look forward to finishing the next chapter so I can listen to the next episode! Since I’ve started listening, my GrapeNuts consumption had increased 10 fold, and the doctors say that my blood pressure has never been lower. Pro-tip: Enjoy those grapey nuts with some freshly microwaved frozen blueberries for best results.

Edited to add this paragraph 2/19/25 Sadly, I have to amend this a year later from my original review. I was very happy to be part of their discord community. Gave an honest suggestion in their suggestions area, which was then mocked by these podcasters on their podcast. It was hurtful and I hope they never repeat this to any future fan. —————— Original review: By the light and my hope of salvation this Wheel of Time podcast is a must listen for new and old to the WOT series of books by Robert Jordan. Unique in that Matt, is new to the series, while Enn is his guide (who tries very, very hard, not to spoiler—And succeeds!) They take each book and the TV series, chapter-by-chapter/episode-by-episode, and break them down with hilarious detours of commentary and occasional Mandelbrot fractals of pop culture. You. Will. Love. Them.

I’m currently on my fourth reread of The Wheel of Time and started listening to some first time read alongs to add to the experience. Matt and En were my first and are still my fave. Smart, funny discussion wrapped in a warm, deep friendship that you can hear in every word. I highly recommend!