David and John introduce their 2022 conversation with Dr. Michael Livingston, Professor at The Citadel and author of Origins of the Wheel of Time. They discuss Robert Jordan's favorite sources of mythology to pull from, the differences between Jordan and Tolkien, and their hopes for Season 2.Michael Livingston LinksMichael Livingston WebsiteTwitter: @medievalguyOrigins of The Wheel of Time on AmazonContact UsQuestions, comments and/or theories? Send us an email at wot@thelorehounds.com and we’ll get back to you on the next episode.If you’d like to support us directly or have access to ad free episodes, join us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on YouTube at youtube.com/@thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Wheel of Time over on our Discord Server.Listen to Elysia's PodcastWool-Shift-DustListen to Maester Anthony's PodcastProperly HowardAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy