2026 has officially kicked off, and the Pop Docs are looking ahead to the movies and television shows they are most excited to see in the new year! In this episode, the Pop Docs begin with a brief discussion of the cancellation of the Wheel of Time television series (with a side of Joseph's mourning concerning the Chiefs' disappointing 2025 campaign). Afterwards, the Pop Docs run down their top five most anticipated movies and television shows set to debut in 2026. There will be talk of fashion, superheroes, and dragons! Mild spoilers may abound.

• Introduction: 0:00-2:05
• Wheel of Time Discussion: 2:06-6:09
• The Pop Docs' Top Five Lists: 6:10-40:18
• Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 40:19-52:00

Bookstore shout-out!

Liberty Books
176 W Crogan St.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
https://www.libertybooks.us/

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The Wheel of Time season three has arrived, and the Pop Docs have thoughts on this new turning. Did Rhuidean meet Deni's expectations? Has Joseph enjoyed Mat's storyline? Listen to find out the answers to these questions and so much more! Book and show spoilers included--free of charge!

• Introduction: 0:00-6:17
• Episode One Discussion: 6:18-24:29
• Two Rivers Discussion: 24:30-45:34
• Proto-Tanchico Discussion: 45:35-59:20
• Aiel Waste Discussion: 59:21-1:10:32
• Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 1:10:33-1:17:42

Bookstore shout-out!

Writer's Block Bookstore
316 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
https://www.writersblockbookstore.com/

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The wheel has woven a new season for The Wheel of Time television show, and the marketing is furiously spinning out trailers, promos, and posters in anticipation. The Pop Docs are here to discuss the first full scene and trailer for the new season. Hear Joseph's eagerness to learn more about the past! Listen as Deni describes her excitement to see Perrin do something this season! As always, spoilers abound, particularly for the first two seasons of The Wheel of Time and books one through five in the series!

• Introduction: 0:00-7:50
• WoT Season 1 and 2 discussion: 7:51-15:14
• WoT preview discussion: 15:15-23:38
• WoT Season 3 trailer discussion: 23:39-58:00
• Books We Are Reading and Bookstore Shout-Out: 58:01-1:09:33

Bookstore shout-out!

Sunshine Book Co.
647 Lake Ave.
Clermont, FL 34711
https://www.sunshinebookco.com/

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