Reviews
I just started reading WOT and am on book 3. I found this podcast recently and love it. As I finish a book I listen to the episode son it. They are hilarious and very detailed. I think what I’ve most you can tell they truly enjoy what they are doing and are having fun.
The Donatto via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/17/24
I listen to this podcast because it’s free and I love WOT. If you like bad tv shows you’ll love this pod and if you hate J. K. Rowling, you’ll probably love it too. Ali is very opinionated and very sure of her opinions, honestly this amuses me most of the time especially when relates to black...Read full review »
LewallyA via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/13/24
This podcast is genuinely a great listen whether you’re a casual reader or an uberfan of the wheel of time—sincere engagement with the material by entertainment professionals that make appropriate fun of the parts of the books that are genuinely bizarre, while also offering insightful commentary...Read full review »
Mp3downloaduser via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/10/24
Thank you so much for everything you do. Your breakdowns of the books and discussions are so enjoyable, but once you started covering the Amazon show I was truly hooked. Your insight and deep dive into the show just blew me away and changed my mind about a lot of episodes; especially the season 1...Read full review »
Pleased Audible User via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/21/23
I’m obsessed with your WOT on Prime episodes. Might read the books just to listen to more of your podcast.
spilltojill via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/06/23
I’m a huge WoT fan who took too long to fully get into this podcast but now I’m obsessed. The dynamic between Ali and Gus is just too good. I first listened to the TV show episodes and was totally impressed but decided not to go right back and start the book episodes because I mistakenly thought...Read full review »
BeccaKae56 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/17/23
No better way to reread WOT than to listen along with Gus and Alli. These two are hilarious and engaging. Gus is great about avoiding any spoilers while Alli is original with her names and speculations. A MUST listen!
TMeredith via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/11/23
This is truly one of The Great Wheel of Time Podcasts. It’s great for someone who’ve read the series before - it’s always great to experience how new readers experience the series. But this couple proves to be really funny together. Noting the subtle innuendos from Gus (who’s read it before) as...Read full review »
jakly70 via Apple Podcasts · Denmark · 05/09/23
As I expect is the case for several others I’m here solely to review the content related to the Wheel of Time TV series, which is what brought me to this podcast. I have no doubt the rest of the podcast is as entertaining, and will likely listen along as I do my next reread, but I don’t have time...Read full review »
dubs13 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/02/23
I began listening to this podcast prior to season 1 of the Amazon show though I have read all the books two times now. I want to give it five stars because the show can be truly excellent when it is humming along and focused on the in world characters and plots. Shows covering the first few books...Read full review »
randomrinoman via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/05/23
If you’re interested in the Wheel of Time (books/show) and you’re not listening to Gus and Ali, then what the hell are you doing? More addictive than the One Power, it will leave you begging for more.
wirevectis via Apple Podcasts · India · 03/26/23
Ali & Gus are incredibly entertaining! I’m a diehard fan of the books. I’ve read them all 4-5 times. I still love listening to these two & their hilarious tangents. If you enjoy recaps, hot takes, hilarious metaphors, LOTS of thirsty comments, and just general good times, listen to this pod!
JennyB685 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/19/23
10% recap of the books 10% fun little tangents 10% fun really long tangents 15% Gus being right in an argument 15% Ali predicting something with such little evidence you start to believe she's psychic 5% Gus apologizing for a dog snoring even though you can't hear the dog snoring 25%...Read full review »
jehignite via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/14/23
Discovered through Wotaholiday, what a diamond of a find. The conversation is imaginative, comical, and relevant to issues in the world today. Thoroughly enjoy, can’t recommend enough
The Registered Nerd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/29/23
It’s hard to express how much I appreciate this podcast. Funny as hell, with lots of deep dives and meaningful conversations about the themes of the series. Ali’s predictions are spooky good and her theories are always sound (even when they are wrong). Gus might be the best straight man around...Read full review »
Sarah Bennett Author via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/21/23
I read these books the first time all alone. None of my friends could be talked into them. I had to wait years between books. Now the world has changed for me as I found this great community and this podcast which is a wonderful part of it. In this podcast, I especially love the voices they both...Read full review »
KateCM via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/28/22
stay for the hot nuance! Ali and Gus’ in-depth discussions of Robert Jordan’s (and Brandon Sanderson’s) Wheel of Time are always insightful, often hilarious, and on occasion deeply moving. It is so much fun listening to Ali fall in love with this book series, making some truly jaw-dropping...Read full review »
Dannil L via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/21/22
I’ve been binging this for a month starting at the beginning, and have been laughing my tookus off. The references to Star Wars, Firefly, Dune, Ender’s Game, Dr. Who, and so many more make me smile every time. Ali’s commentary is on point, and Gus slips so many things in as idle commentary that...Read full review »
BamBiffZippo via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/27/22
I’ve been listening at work and and currently at the end of the New Spring episodes. I read the series for the first time this year. I’m loving the dynamic between Ali and Gus. Ali’s predictions have managed to astound me many times because I did not pick up on most of those things when I read...Read full review »
I don't pay for free apps. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/25/22
I just finished the book three episodes and have been enjoying this podcast immensely so far. I’ve been re-reading along with Ali and appreciate the chance to get that in-depth analysis. Ali and Gus are both super funny and entertaining. The TV episodes were highlights too.
defkat via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/11/22
I’ve spent time listening to Ali and Gus and it is definitely time well spent. They are fun, funny, intelligent, warm, kind, loving and incredibly entertaining. They are the kind of people you want as friends, family and neighbours and they just happen to have an amazing WoT podcast that is a...Read full review »
Quelqu'un123456789 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/28/22
On my first re-read of WoT and stumbled upon this podcast. It’s a great companion and so fun to share Ali’s journey. Also enjoy Gus’ straight man role and deep knowledge of the world we all love. 100% worth your time!
Jenn Baumgartner via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/11/22
I’m not sure if I like the story of the Wheel of Time better or Ali’s version of the story of the Wheel of Time. Makes me laugh every time we get a chop, chop, chop, stab, stab, stab. Great job on the podcast, I really enjoy it.
a_vaupel via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/25/22
Ali and Gus are the perfect podcasting duo. Gus has read all the books; Ali is the new reader dropping shockingly accurate predictions. Ali offers the hilarious takes and one-liners; Gus is the straight man who clearly loves her sense of humour. And both can provide concise social commentary when...Read full review »
Nancyness via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/01/22
I wish I had words for how adorably awesome these two hosts are. I don't. So, I'll simply say this. A podcast that is as good as the books are... If you're at all down with the Wheel of Time novels, check out this pod.Read full review »
SpencerCM via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 05/15/22
Ali has superhuman powers of deduction. Gus has superpowers of not giving away all the secrets.
CM in SF via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/29/22
This showed up on my “you might like” section and I have it a go and I love Ali and Gus and the banter back and forth. Their insight is great and the pacing is spot on! **+Edit: now that I’m almost done with book 3 and hearing them “act out” parts with accents and everything is SO perfect. LOVE IT!
milmommaof2 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/12/22
Ali and Gus are a fantastic duo in this podcast, and they especially shine in the reviews of the WOT TV show. YOU MUST LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES. Ali specializes in script writing and Gus clearly has a keen familiarity with the entertainment industry, and both of their insights are an extremely...Read full review »
LAHWOT via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/21/22
I started listening after watching the show because their breakdowns of the episodes and what goes into making a TV show we’re super interesting. And then I started reading the books and now I’m trying to read as much as possible so that I can listen to new episodes! It’s fun to have an expert...Read full review »
Erika, a Critter Lover via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/13/22
This podcast has just been a joy to listen to, especially during this wait for season 2 of the show. The rapport between the hosts is sweet and funny, and the affection they have for each other is endearing, the caring-but-irreverent ribbing they give the cast of the books just puts a smile on...Read full review »
AvatarZack via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/27/22
If you are looking for an in depth look at the wheel of time as a newcomer to the books, this podcast is for you. They have excellent breakdowns of the WOT show from an industry perspective. Also they have a great archive of episodes of first time reader of the books perspective which I have...Read full review »
SarahGwendolyn via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 02/07/22
I started listening to the Wheel of Time tv show reaction episodes. It’s super great to get a reaction from someone who knows about tv writing and the film industry to some extent. I also appreciate that the TV adaptation episodes lacks angst and negativity. It’s nice just to be excited for the...Read full review »
Kaliar Syl via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/29/22
Caveat, I’ve only listened to the TV show coverage thus far, but Ali brings an experienced professional’s perspective on the craft of showmaking to pair with Gus’ industry familiarity and knowledge of the WoT universe. What results is much more than a review, rather an examination of the...Read full review »
Aekaye via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/24/22
I love this podcast. My partner has read all the books and when the new tv was coming out they started getting into it again. So I am slowly catching up and this podcast is everything. Ali is my inner monologue. This podcast is everything I need while going through a pandemic and life in general....Read full review »
Bobttefhms via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/24/22
This is such a great podcast for anyone interested in the Wheel of Time - show watches, first time readers or hard core fans. I started listening when the show came out, now I’m going through the back catalogue as I re-listen to the books. So funny and interesting - Ali and Gus are hilarious!!!...Read full review »
buttons & whiskey via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 01/23/22
Really good content from intelligent, articulate, and funny hosts. Gus and Ali bring such a nuanced view to the series, and I find it particularly touching that they bring so much of their theatre background into the episodes. I’ve read the series at least 4 times. On my most recent re-read, I’m...Read full review »
jamos9008 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/22/22
Robert Jordan wrote a titanic 14 books, spanning more than 4 million words and 3000 named characters. Wheel Takes is the equivalent of those books. The hyper-fixation on the minutia of the Wheel of Time is EXACTLY what I need to scratch my WoT itch. Ali and Gus bring industry knowledge, a...Read full review »
RobValentine via Apple Podcasts · South Africa · 01/14/22
I absolutely love this channel! Started with the WoT show episode reviews, and am now in the Shadow Rising read along. A great blend of hilarious commentary and super insightful takes about the film/tv industry and the nature of adaptations from two professionals and some awesome guests. Thank...Read full review »
Sam Dinges via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/09/22
Such a great show! I love the mix of banter and insight. Their chemistry is so great. Ali’s theories and Gus’s voices just add icing to the cake. A must listen for any new reader or veteran Wheel of Time fan.
Kabooyah! via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/04/22
Don’t know if these guys need anymore reviews but godamn it they deserve it. I never leave reviews but their energy is just something else and I have absolutely adored seeing one of my favourite series through the lens of Ali and Gus. One day they will get to the end of the series. And I plan...Read full review »
LetsGoJaz via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/26/21
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