Breakfast in Beauclair

Tim and Val from Whiskey with Witcher join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Baptism of Fire, Chapter 1 (Part 1). Very important bits include: the origins of Whiskey with Witcher, Sapkowski's beloved framing narratives, odd things that become our whole personalities, book-inspired tattoos, baptisms of fire, catching up with Ciri and the Rats, and the introduction of a fan-favorite c...

Alyssa's in the hot seat to reflect upon the last five years of Breakfast in Beauclair with Witcher Kitchen's Anita Sarna and Karolina Krupecka. Very important bits include: the origins of the podcast, highlights from the last five years, and plans for the future of the show. [0:00] Cold Open [0:42] Discussion [17:49] End Theme This episode is available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts,...

Mitch Fey and Rob Pigott from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 308 "The Cost of Chaos". Very important bits include: leadership in the face of uncertainty, pivotal moments in Ciri's character development, Geralt's change of heart, the right amount of shaky cam, a show-only perspective, and our takeaways from Netflix's the Witcher Season 3. [0:00] Cold Open [1:...

Danny and Kerri from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 307 "Out of the Fire, Into the Frying Pan". Very important bits include: how to successfully adapt a solo storyline, breaking down the visual effects in the Korath desert, Ciri's readiness and internal conflicts, her visions, Falka's influence, and preposition soup. [0:00] Cold Open [0:45] Introduction [3:1...

Lucie from London and Pauline from Germany join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 306 "Everybody Has A Plan 'Til They Get Punched In The Face". Very important bits include: loyalty and betrayal, notes on character motivations and direction, inevitable confrontations, and comparisons to Andrzej Sapkowski's Thanedd Coup in 'Time of Contempt'. [0:00] Cold Open [1:42] Introduc...

This discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in July 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. Michelle from the US and Oleg from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 305 "The Art of Illusion". Very important bits include: the efficacy of non-linear storytelling, the morality of neutrality, the character's and audience's big red h...

This discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in July 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. Bo from the US and Elora from the Netherlands join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 304 "The Invitation". Very important bits include: Emperor Emhyr's beliefs, Yennefer's place within the Brotherhood of Sorcerers, a short return to 'monster of t...

This discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in July 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. Emma from the US and Tracie from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 303 "Reunion". Very important bits include: new aspects of Jaskier's character, Yennefer's journey to motherhood, the difficult choices that parents make, and tests of...

This discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in June 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. Kyle from the US and Sam from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 302 "Unbound". Very important bits include: Yennefer's evolving relationship with Ciri, a debate on which Nilfgaardian has the short stick, a truly horrific monster of th...

This discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in July 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. Gintare from the UK and Vang from Denmark  join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 301 "Shaerrawedd". Very important bits include: Yennefer and Geralt's evolving relationship, the newly abstract nature of Dol Blathanna, the development of Ciri's m...

This discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in June 2023 and originally released in July prior to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. Elsa from the UK and James from the US join Alyssa for our pre-premiere discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3. Very important bits include: our standout moments from Season 1 and 2, our characters to watch, and our wildest Season 3...

Anita Sarna and Karolina Krupecka from Witcher Kitchen join Alyssa to discuss their debut book, 'The Witcher Official Cookbook: Provisions, Fare, and Culinary Tales from Travels Across the Continent'. Very important bits include: the origin of their new work, collaborating with CD Projeckt Red and their publisher, Ten Speed Press, the highs and lows of production, and a preview of what you can exp...

This chapter of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt and this episode of the podcast contain discussions of violence and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Kade from the US and Matthew from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt, Chapter 7. Very important bits include: the ominous close of the novel, the risk of loneliness, harmful stereotypes, T...

Gabriela from Poland and Kája from the Czech Republic join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt, Chapter 6. Very important bits include: how Ciri's trial in the desert transforms her, the importance of her loved ones, Little Horse, dialects in translations, and her Time of Contempt. [0:00] Cold Open [0:21] Introduction [3:07] Guest Introduction [8:37] Chapter 6 Recap [...

Cyprian from Berlin and Štěpán from the Czech Republic join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt, Chapter 5. Very important bits include: new insight into the Czech translation of the Witcher, parallels between the second Nilfgaardian war and our modern military history, Geralt's evolving perspective on neutrality, vignettes from the front, and someone throws down the...

Nicola from Italy and Ruark from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt, Chapter 4. Very important bits include: using action to tell a story, the reasons behind an act of mercy, the role of prophecy in the Witcher, and Geralt's Himbo Origin Story. [0:00] Cold Open [1:00] Introduction [2:11] Guest Introduction [5:09] Chapter 4 Recap [7:16] Overall Thoughts [1...

Alycia from France and Sarah A. from the UK join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt, Chapter 3. Very important bits include: Geralt and Yennefer's atypical relationship, the role of sorcerers on the Continent, Sapkowski's framing narratives, and Watership Down. [00:00] Cold Open [00:51] Introduction [1:59] Guest Introduction [5:32] Chapter 3 Recap [7:25] Overall Thou...

Allison from the US and Liv from Brazil join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt, Chapter 2. Very important bits include: Ciri's coming of age, some of the most memorable excerpts from the series, shades of femininity in The Witcher, and "Dolish Ponuts". [00:00] Cold Open [1:46] Introduction [3:38] Guest Introduction [3:22] Chapter 2 Recap [15:44] Overall Thoughts [22...

John aka Softie from the UK joins Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt, Chapter 1. Very important bits include: the life and times of a royal messenger, sly historical references, and the correct way to wear a squirrel's tail. [00:00] Cold Open [01:23] Introduction [03:20] Guest Introduction [08:47] Chapter 1 Recap [11:53] Overall Thoughts [23:13] Transitioning between...

Due to the emerging guidelines for creators and influencers about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, I am making the decision to pause on any active promotion of the Netflix show on the podcast feed and social media channels until the strike is over. Breakfast in Beauclair will release episodes on Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 after the strike. In the meantime, the podcast will take a brief break for...

Elsa from the UK and James from the US join Alyssa for our pre-premiere discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3. Very important bits include:  our standout moments from Season 1 and 2, our characters to watch, and our wildest Season 3 predictions. [00:00] Cold Open [01:24] Introduction [04:37] Guest Introductions [10:40] Standout Moments from S1 & S2 [16:12] S3 of The Witcher [30:21] Characte...

This episode of 'Breakfast in Beauclair' is sponsored by Lengthy Tangent and our debut audio fiction series, 'Peculiar Radio.' Support the 'Peculiar Radio' crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo now through May 2023 and listen to the podcast when it premieres this year. Doug Cockle from CD Projekt Red's 'The Witcher' video games and Peter Kenny from 'The Witcher' audiobooks join Alyssa for a conversat...

Danny from the US and Lucie from London join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher: Blood Origin Episode 104 "Of Mages, Malice, and Monstrous Mayhem". Very important bits include: the thesis of 'Blood Origin', the public reception to the show, how Ithlinne's prophecy has come to pass, how 'Blood Origin' expands the Witcher Universe, and the limited series' impact on our bridge charact...

Michelle from Mexico and Vang from Denmark join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher: Blood Origin Episode 103 "Of Warriors, Wakes, and Wondrous Worlds". Very important bits include: our episode highlights and critiques, whether or not history is destined to repeat itself, pre-Conjunction magic versus Chaos magic, how 'Blood Origin's' proto-witcher compares to the contemporary ones o...

Merete from the US and Mindy from the StoryTinker join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher: Blood Origin Episode 102 "Of Dreams, Defiance, and Desperate Deeds". Very important bits include: How the worldview of each character affects their actions and decisions, the elven social hierarchy, symbolism within costuming and visuals, and our very best understanding of Celestial siblings....