Episode 78: Why is Season 3 So Good?
Anas and Grace do a live, in-person recording for a special occasion and to discuss Season 3 of the Wheel of Time, up through Episode 5. There's much laughter—and an angry porcupine or two—as they attempt to settle on the *one* thing that makes Season 3, as Jeaine Caide would say, "so good."
Episode 77: I Answer Yes
Chaendaer! Charn! Ch...Melaine! There's so much to love (and laugh about) while discussing the fandom's reactions to what most are calling the best Wheel of Time episode to date: Season 3 Episode 4, "The Road to the Spear."
Episode 76: Season 3
“It’s Amazing”
Anas and Grace celebrate the start of Season 3 of The Wheel of Time by kicking off Season 3 of The Light's Work. That's right, after a long hiatus... we're back! And there's A LOT to catch up on in the fandom.
Episode contains spoilers for Episodes 1-3 of Season 3 of the Wheel of Time, and book series spoilers up through Book 5.
Episode 75: Hiatus
Anas and Grace interview Innkeeper Hatch from The Dusty Wheel about his six-and-a-half month hiatus from Wheel of Time fandom.
Episode 74: WoTCon Hype
with Nae’blis
With WoTCon only a month away, Anas and Grace chat with Con Director and DJ, Nae'blis. While discussing what makes WoTCon unique and why you should join (virtually or in-person), Nae'blis shares about his background as a Wheel of Time YouTuber, podcaster, website-maker, and... wedding planner?
This episode contains one full book spoilers question during the rapid questions portion at end of the episode, with warning given.
Episode 73: Sportsball of Time
On the heels of a celebratory weekend for Manchester United football fans, Anas and Grace share their sports fandom history and how it compares to Wheel of Time Fandom.
Episode 72: Asha’man Chill
with Black Tower Podcast
Andrew and Josh from Black Tower Podcast bring the Taint to The Light's Work, along with some very heartwarming stories... and melons?
This episode contains full book series and TV series spoilers for The Wheel of Time.
Episode 71: Rings of Time
Anas and Grace try to get excited for all the recent Sci-fi/Fantasy TV news and discuss the fandom's reaction to the fact that it's all... well, not about The Wheel of Time.
This episode contains full spoilers for Season 1 of Rings of Power and Wheel of Time Book Spoilers through The Path of Daggers
Episode 70: Leavetakings
with Jessica Sedai & Random Nomen
Not long before their big move across the country, Anas and Grace follow up with Wheel of Time couple Jessica Sedai (But Are There Dragons Podcast) and Daniel aka Random Nomen (Wheel & Chill DnD DM) about their relationship (spoiler alert: they leveled up) and why 2024 is "the year of the decade."
This episode contains spoilers for The Wheel of Time TV series and Mistborn Era 2: The Bands of Mourning
Episode 69: JordanCon 2024
with Guy Roberts
Anas and Grace share everything from JordanCon 2024, including a 10 minute interview with Wheel of Time fan and actor Guy Roberts, founder of Prague Shakespeare Company and bloody flaming goat-kisser Uno Nomesta on the Wheel of Time on Prime.
This episode contains full spoilers for the Wheel of Time book series and TV series.
Episode 68: Live from JordanCon
Anas and Grace record live from JordanCon 2024, outside in the courtyard at the same location where #PicnicTableCon took place two years prior. They chat roundtable style with a bunch of great guests, including Wheel of Time Continuity Editor, Maria Simons, and Origins of the Wheel of Time author, Dr. Michael Livingston. One of the biggest topics of discussion was JordanCon Guest of Honor and Wheel of Time cast member, Guy Roberts (Uno), who made quite an impression on Con-goers—but maybe not for the reason you think!
Episode 67: JordanCon Hype!
with Thom DeSimone
We talked with the great Thom DeSimone of Dragonmount, formerly of JordanCon, about his many years of experience within the Wheel of Time fandom, and what makes JordanCon stand out from other WoT conventions. Also: Ogier groves, plushies, and weiners!
Episode 66: The Dark’s Work
Grace and Anas take a break from studying the Cosmere to talk about The Wheel of Time fandom.
Contains spoilers through Book 5 of The Wheel of Time
Episode 65: Artist Ariel B.
For our final episode of a 3-part series on Wheel of Time fan art, we spoke with former official Wheel of Time artist, Ariel Burgess.
This episode contains full book and TV series spoilers
Episode 64: Third Age Art
with Corey Landsell
Anas and Grace talk WoT art, WoT fandom, and how to overcome perfectionism with the Wheel of Time fan artist Corey Lansdell of Third Age Art.
This episode contains book spoilers through The Gathering Storm and full TV series spoilers.
Episode 63: WoT Fan Art
Anas and Grace describe and discuss their favorite pieces of Wheel of Time fan art. (Click here to follow along!)
This episode contains full book and TV series spoilers.
Episode 62: Season 2 Game Night
Anas and Grace kick back and have a leisurely game night at The Light's Work—this time with a Season 2 spin. Games included S2 WoT Fandom 20 Questions, the WoT Companion Challenge, and Who Tweeted It?
This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time TV series. Full book series spoilers during WoT Companion Challenge only.
Episode 61: End Rant
Inspired by Grace's outrage after finishing Mistborn Era 1, we discuss what makes a good ending and whether the Wheel of Time fandom would exist if the series did not have a satisfying conclusion.
This episode is all about endings, so major spoilers abound! Please read carefully below before listening (unless you're into being spoiled).
FULL SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time (books and TV series, including S3 speculation), Mistborn Era 1, Oathbringer, A Few Good Men, Oppenheimer, LOST, Lord of the Rings (movies), Smallville, Saw, Fight Club, and Big Fish.
SOFT SPOILERS for The Dark Knight, Dark, Castle Rock, 11.22.63, The Dark Tower, First Law, Game of Thrones, Rings of Power, Twin Peaks, The Great Gatsby (books and movie), Warrior, Contagion, and The Last of Us.
Episode 60: Not-Creeping with Geeky Eri
We sat down with everyone's favorite Brown Ajah Detective, Geeky Eri, to get her tips on how to sleuth show info without being creepy. Spoiler alert: know your airport carpet patterns.
This episode contains full spoilers for Season 2 of The Wheel of Time TV Series
Episode 59: Tigraine & Twitter of Time
We invited the Dragonmother of the fandom, Tigraine/Shaiel from #TwitterOfTime, to discuss her journey as one of the OG Wheel of Time role-play accounts. Lots of laughs and nostalgia ensue as we dig up some of her most notable tweets from the early days of ToT up through the more uncertain times now.
This episode contains full spoilers for The Wheel of Time books and TV series