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Just two hyper-critical English majors talking some pretty big game about The Wheel of Time. Co-hosts Emily and Sally gather around their kitchen table each week to serve you up a full fantasy feast of oft-misremembered summary, hot analysis, scraps of literary theory, and a whole lot of hating Rand…

Everybody Hates Rand


    • Dec 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 315 EPISODES

    4.3 from 127 ratings Listeners of Everybody Hates Rand: A Wheel of Time Podcast that love the show mention: ehr, wheel of time, wot, pushy, literary analysis, re read, feminism, robert, blend, series, fantasy, characters, title, dive, ladies, books, decided, mostly, reading, commentary.


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    The Everybody Hates Rand: A Wheel of Time Podcast is an incredibly enjoyable and insightful podcast that provides a fresh perspective on Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series. Hosted by Sally and Emily, the show offers a perfect blend of humor, literary analysis, and social commentary that makes for a captivating listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' ability to provide both praise and criticism for the Wheel of Time series. They clearly have a deep love for the books, but they are not afraid to point out its flaws, particularly in regards to issues such as patriarchy, feminism, and problematic elements. Their discussions are thought-provoking and help shed light on different aspects of the series that may not have been considered before.

    Another highlight of this podcast is the chemistry between Sally and Emily. Their banter is engaging and their friendship shines through in their conversations. It feels like you're listening to two knowledgeable friends having an in-depth discussion about a book series they both love. They also bring a level of wit and charm to their analysis that keeps the episodes entertaining and enjoyable.

    However, one potential downside of the podcast is its audio quality. Some listeners have mentioned that there are occasional issues with sound levels or audio glitches. While this does not detract significantly from the overall content, it can be a minor annoyance for some listeners.

    In conclusion, The Everybody Hates Rand: A Wheel of Time Podcast is a fantastic show that offers a unique perspective on Robert Jordan's series. With its blend of literary analysis, humor, and social commentary, it provides valuable insights into the books while still being highly entertaining. Whether you're a dedicated fan or new to the series, this podcast is definitely worth checking out for its refreshing take on Wheel of Time.



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    Latest episodes from Everybody Hates Rand: A Wheel of Time Podcast

    Episode 311: Noal in the Tower of Ghenjei with a Machine Gun

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 68:57


    We couldn't end EHR without answering a few important questions, like: How did idiots like us stumble into podcasting success? What happens now? What happens to the website? And, of course, which Wheel of Time character should have a gun?   EHR Substack

    Episode 310: Mister Character Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 73:15


    With no more chapters to summarize, it's just us and a Rainforest Cafe-themed novelty light-up cup, trying to decide whether and by what metrics Wheel of Time is a successful series.  

    Episode 309: Randorin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 44:01


    Alright, who put "body swap" on their bingo card? We read the epilogue and talk about who else should have (actually) died, the possible Heroes of the Horn Polycule, Better Amyrlins Than Cadsuane (Literally anyone), Rand Uchiha, and ... God??  

    Episode 308: The Germ Theory of Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 48:18


    We've reentered Flop City with ch. 45–49. This rushed sequence manages to both under-explain and over-explain itself, and would it really be a Wheel of Time climax if there wasn't misogyny? At least we have Gaul's SWAT team of wolves and Moridin getting his Darth Maul on.  

    Episode 307: Call Me Mishraile

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 42:57


    Ch. 42–44 are packed with character development ... that has already happened! We talk about All the Dads Dying, Logain Inventing CPS, Horn of Valere Orientation, Asexual Artur Hawkwing, and Thom's, uh, Interesting Word Choice.  

    Episode 306: Lady Corpse-a-Lot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 47:02


    Ch. 38–41 are emotional and climactic but largely flopped for us. Why can't Rand stop ascending to godhood? Why does everyone want Lan to be Aragorn? Why is The Beautiful Shendla here? We have these and other questions.  

    Episode 305: We Could've Had Girl Nuke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 49:43


    R.I.P. to, uh, everyone? Not really, but close. We finish ch. 37 and talk about the Hurinspital, how Wheel of Time is trying to be Game of Thrones, the Barbenheimer sequel, a possible Lews Therin jumpscare, and how at least Demandred Has Hobbies.  

    Episode 304: Horse Crimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 46:06


    R.I.P. to the best character in the series (Bela the horse). Unfortunately she died in service of the worst subplot in the series. We discuss Choice vs. Fate Philosophy, how Talmanes Is In a Saw Trap, Getting a Death Notice from a Wolf, and Playing Evil Catch with My Evil Son.

    Episode 303: How Many Eight-Year-Olds Does It Take to Tie a Tourniquet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 44:59


    Why are children on this battlefield? Inquiring minds want to know. We talk about Belinda, Brando Sando Power Activate, Berelain's Herspital, Demandred's Balefire Gun, Shendla's Snipe List, Upgrading to a Lesbian Warder, and Artur Hawkwing as a Mean Bisexual.  

    Episode 302: Demandred's Situationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 42:52


    Somehow Demandred has time to ... date? We're confused. As we dive deeper into chapter 37, we talk about Chad Galad's Autistic Rizz, Logain Believes in Logain, Canonical "It" Pronouns, Fantasy Slurs, and whether upping the stakes is effective anymore.

    Episode 301: Rhuarc Has Been DILF-Certified

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 39:42


    He's also been Taken (TM) by Graendal, so that's bad, but it's nice to know he's hot. Also in this episode: Girl Don't Touch Your Face, Siuan Is Retiring Tomorrow, Uno the Chaperone, X-Men Talents, and Pevara's Stanley Cup.  

    Episode 300: Q&A Round-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 59:29


    We're taking a break from the Last Battle to look back — and forward — using your fine, prime vintage questions in this extra-special, extra-long episode. Also, we decide who we'd f***, marry, and kill between Ishamael, Moghedien, and Asmodean (answers may surprise you).

    Episode 299: The Alpacalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 43:17


    We start this episode with a long talk about swinging and end with llama-based horror. The first section of ch. 37 includes Freak TikTok, Classic Man Behaviors, Anxiety Telepathy, and a Boring Hell Dimension.

    Episode 298: The Flavor-Blasted Lands

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 39:15


    We're so close to the Last Battle proper! For ch. 35–36, we discuss Quadrutiary Characters, the Stupidest Faile Decision of All Time, the Second Yeeting of the Horn of Valere, the Last Map, and Unspeakable Broth Facts.

    Episode 297: Olympic Boob Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 43:43


    It's ch. 33–34, and at this point we are begging for Slayer to have an anime makeover and become a compelling villain. We talk about Bullying/Objectifying Men, Ocean's FedEx, the Third Gavroche Episode in a Row, and Double Lobotomies.  

    Episode 296: Taken by Wolves (Erotic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 40:44


    Is this book romantasy all of a sudden? Ch. 31–32 have that Old Man Love Story, Trebuchet v. Trebuchet, Traveling Zoom Calls, Beefing It at the Finish Line, Bryne's Cry for Help, and Galgan's Lingerie.

    Episode 295: Candlemaker Seppuku

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 40:42


    Ch. 28–30 are frustrating and repetitive. We talk about Lan's Lobotomy, Edgelord Moridin, Cringe Gateways, Logain's Dramatic Entrances, Mr. Gavroche, and how the Impotence Metaphor Has Gone Too Far.

    Episode 294: The First-Ever Thawed Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 42:41


    Ch. 26–27 have us thinking that maybe some wives would be better off fridged. We also talk about Gawyn's Thousand Typewriters, Egwene with a Steel Chair, Boob Honks, Letting Evil Bashere Cook, and Deus Ex Fallen Raken.

    Episode 293: Lanfearance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 38:17


    It's both Lanfear-appearance and Lanfear-interference (same thing). For ch. 24–25, we talk about the Rod Holder, Theoden King Wannabes, the Power of God and Anime, the Moridin Pieta, and we ask: Where's the Jingle-Jangle of It All?

    Episode 292: The Cringe to Gay Forsaken Spectrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 47:32


    Ch. 22–23 may make real Wheel of Time scholars out of us. We talk about the Shemandreds, a "Phantom Menace" Version of Demandred, how Lanfear's Job Here Is Done, the Failed Evil Plans Badge, and Moiraine's AK-47.

    Episode 291: Jingle Jangle It's the Dark One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 42:35


    He's just a little guy! Anyway, for ch. 20–21, we're Going Off the Map (in a bad way). Also, Demandred Is a Dumpling, Egg's Got That Dog in Her, It's Lobotomy Tent: Part Two, and Androl Fails to Ocean's Eleven Us. 

    Episode 290: Happy Pride to Bald Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 41:31


    Okay, his name's Baldhere, but Bald Hair is funnier. For ch. 18–19, we talk about how Everybody Hates Jonny Fairplay, the Definition of Tragedy, Rand's Identity Theft, Agelmar Almost Using the Pope Slur, Gawyn's Incest Panic, and Mat's Princess Diaries Moment.

    Episode 289: R.I.P. Deepe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 45:51


    For ch. 16–17, we go through some of Wheel of Time's Worst Hits: Grass and Manslaughter (It's Ecofascism!), He's Got That Horse In Him, Dark One Gunk, Min's Two Tasks, and Rand's Orpheus Swag. It's a cringe compilation, y'all.

    Episode 288: R.I.P. Rand's Hand (But Not Mat's Eye)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 45:53


    Those disability politics just can't be consistent, huh? For ch. 14–15, we talk about Sidekick Gaul, Getting ROOTED, Willpower Saving the Day, A Bit of Actual Romance, and Don't It Always Seem to Go?

    Episode 287: R.I.P. Perrin's 94 Dead Relatives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 43:41


    For ch. 11–13, we talk about Mmsexy Tingling, Retconning Mat's Time in Ebou Dar, Mazrim Taim's Supervillain Resume (he got the job!), Lanfear Closure, Padan Fain Un-Closure, the Trolloc Meat Grinder, and the Hater Zone.

    Episode 286: R.I.P. Bulen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 45:01


    Who's Bulen? Who cares? For ch. 9–10, we talk about Helvetica Lord of the Rings, the Epic Highs and Lows of Warfare, Citing Scripture ("Artemis Fowl"), Captain Planet Narishma, Lan's End, Basement Time with Androl, and French Mime War Profiteering.

    Episode 285: R.I.P. The Entire City of Caemlyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 45:53


    Ch. 7–8 take us into the next stage of this book: prolonged warfare. We talk about Rebel With Claws, UN Meeting Bouncer, a Damocles' Sword but Positive, the Bond of Brotherhood, the Horn of Valere Heist, and our Upcoming Bones Podcast. 

    Episode 284: R.I.P. Darlin's Sanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 54:38


    Ch. 5–6 take us to the fantasy U.N. summit, and it could only be more Jordan-ish if there were nude women for no reason. We talk about Official Court Spankings, the Aiel as Cops, Rand's Unrealistic Goals, Egg Throwing Shoes, and the Literal Four Horsemen.

    Episode 283: R.I.P. Those "Unconscious" Asha'man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 42:30


    Chapters 3–4 are here! We talk about Sports Polyamory (the ideal polyamory), "Frankenskank," Characters' Wild Priorities, Rand and Moridin Touching "Balefire," Checking Off Romance Boxes, and Women's Piss Mazes. 

    Episode 282: R.I.P. Talmanes (PSYCH!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 56:55


    We're off to a pretty slow start with ch. 1–2. We get more of Rand's Weird Era, not to mention his Deadbeat Dad Era (the cat's in the cradle ...), plus the Arousal/Anger Constant, Black Tower Propaganda, Androl Is Bella Swan, and a whole lot of Genre Confusion.

    Episode 281: R.I.P. Darrell K. Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 57:09


    We read the prologue (yes, the entire prologue) of AMoL and talk about pacing and heroism, plus Sally's Psychic Powers, Rand's Tibetan Sky Burial, New Sword Move: Piss Your Pants, the Sequel to "The Village," and the Myrddraal Breakroom.

    Episode 280: Don't You Want to Rescue Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 46:21


    We finish up ToM with celebrations of Gawyn's Puka Shell Necklace, Pevara's Hut, the Tower of Ghenjei Locksmith, Graendal's Turbo Hell, and Olver's Mail Fraud, while condemning how ultimately pointless Moiraine's "death" was.

    Episode 279: A Creepily Slow Rendition of "Bad Romance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 49:43


    Welcome to the Tower of Ghenjei! Is that David Bowie? For ch. 53–55, we talk about the Need to Be Told "No," Gay Old Dens, Helm's Deep Recruitment, the Finn Serving You-Know-What, Dune Box Mist, and Melodramatic Screaming. 

    Episode 278: The 9/11 Episode of "Bones"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 46:34


    For ch. 50–52, we talk about Elayne's Bobby Fischer Political Move, her Pet Frenchmen, Libel/Slander Against Lews Therin, the Little Sun Tzu in Emily's Brain, Uber Driver Perrin, and B. Sanderson's Inversion of Terry Pratchett's "Boots Theory."  

    Episode 277: Babies Channeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 40:11


    You know, like balefire, from their eyeballs? Like laser vision? Anyway. For ch. 48–49 we discuss how Everything is the Aiel's Fault, Rand's Mega Sperm, Asmodean Moiraine, and the Cowboy Lightbringers.

    Episode 276: Hashtag Love Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 44:33


    Ch. 45–47 are great for representation: representation of insufferable politicians (Elayne), men who wear unnecessary disguises (Galad), "cool" nerds (Androl), men who hate the club (Perrin), and people who should just be murdered (Mazrim Taim, Tuon).

    Episode 275: King Virgin and Queen Slut

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 38:35


    Who wants to bet on whether this title ends up censored? For ch. 42–44, we talk about Feelings Impermanence, Marriage Bumpers, Prince Loser, the New Kardashians, and Failed Nostalgia.

    Episode 274: Perrin's Feelings Exhibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 44:26


    Despite the title, ch. 39–41 are action-packed (though sadly there is no battlefield kissing). Discussion includes: We Need More Explosions, Getting Right with God, IKEA Pack-It-Up Forges, Galad's Deprogramming, and Who Is Nakomi Plaza?

    Episode 273: The First Canine Fridging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 49:36


    RIP to a (arguably the only) real one. For ch. 36–38, we talk about how Perrin Is a Mary Sue; we accompany Egg to a Work Meeting; someone floats on the ceiling Mary Winchester-Style; and we discuss the fantasy Ethics of Killing.  

    Episode 272: Perrin's Ted Bundy Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 39:47


    This isn't the trial of the century, the year, or even the minute, but it's a trial. For ch. 34–35, we talk about Dannil the Danimal, Mr. Integrity, "Bad Apple" Byar, the False Good/Evil Dichotomy, and ask: Where Are the Lawyers?

    Episode 271: The Most Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 44:37


    Discussion topics for ch. 31–33 include: Chekhov's Abyss, Final Girl Ituralde, Respawning Trollocs, the Dragon Reborn's Walk with Christ, Our Favorite Monarch, and Gawyn and Elayne's Folgers Commercial (you know the one). 

    Episode 270: Get in the Purple Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 38:17


    Welcome to 2024! For ch. 28–30, we're talking about Big Boy Vitamins, how Telepathy Is the Obvious Answer, Rhyming Perrin, Letting Galad Be a Side Character, and the Most Bizarre Scene of All Time. Also, are Grady and Neald, like, SO hot now?

    Episode 269: There's Always a Jack the Ripper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 47:38


    Ch. 25–27 are disappointing to say the least. First, Rand faces no consequences for his crimes, but don't worry; according to Min, he's done nothing wrong. Then Perrin has the same epiphany for the 98th time. Berelain's boobs corrupt Galad. And the Hall of the Tower, as usual, is swooning.

    Episode 268: Defund Paw Patrol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 43:17


    You want to know about ch. 22–24, you say? Well, they're all about Sally's Exploding Bones, Good Old Chub, Chance Boy Himself, Weird Uncle Mat, and Hysteria in Tel'aran'rhiod. Also: What About the Sheep?

    Episode 267: Mom Said It's My Turn at the Front of the Phalanx

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 49:17


    There's a lot to discuss in ch. 20–21, including Vagina Mirrors, Ethics Boards, the Slippery Slope of Magic Nukes, how Single Women Are an Invasive Species, and, hey, Whoa, Balwer Isn't Just a Secretary?

    Episode 266: The Elayne/Farquaad Similarities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 41:38


    "Some of you may die, but that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make." Ch. 17–19 get us talking about Code Brando, Berelain Said Boobily, Something That Is Nothing, OUR Amyrlin Seat, and Brandon Sanderson's straight guy heroism.

    Episode 265: Näeff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 47:42


    For ch. 14–16, we talk about Three Girlbosses and their Psychological Warfare, Flat Characters, Black Tower Volleyball, the Horror Story that is Rand's Brain, Forsaken Trading Cards, and Anything for Hubby.

    Episode 264: This Is My Fight Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 40:10


    Ch. 11–13 are short, but we find a way to work in all the following discussion topics: Magicians, how Elayne's Pregnancy Was Written by Men, Rand's Jesus Robe, Appropriate Public vs. Private Behavior, Darkfriend Vision, and Min's Birdbrain.

    Episode 263: I Love My Ugly Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 43:23


    For ch. 7–10, we talk about Lan's Minion, Buford; Neald's Queer-Coded Joie de Vivre; and Grady's Denied Time Off Request; and we bid farewell to a real one, Lopin. Also, welcome to Sedona, Arizona.

    Episode 262: Go to Therapy, Mr. Stag

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 43:17


    For ch. 4–6, we have problems with fictional men, including Gawyn's Incel Behavior and reboot of CSI: Tar Valon; Galad's KKK Era; and Perrin's Leadership Hypocrisy. We also have problems with the real men doing construction outside our house: apologies for the noise!

    Episode 261: TikTok Empath Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 50:52


    In ch. 1–3, Rand enters his Wellness Influencer era. We also talk about getting Bubbled of Eviled, Perrin's Pointless Crossroads (a recurring theme), Torture Junior's Throuple, and Double Shielding.

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