Midnight Book Club: The Witcher

B07-E10 | Join us as we recap the second part of Chapter 9 of Lady of the Lake, in which Geralt and Yennefer face off against Vilgefortz, reunite with Ciri, and run into Emhyr var Emreis, the White Flame dancing on the Barrows of His Enemies. Strategic incest, murder, twists – this chapter has it all! [Wine talk and tangents begin at 36:24. Skip ahead to the analysis at 44:22 ] Subscribe on Apple...

B07-E09 | It's all come down to this. Join us as we recap the pivotal showdown between Geralt and company, Yennefer, Ciri, Vilgefortz, and Bonhart in the first part of Chapter 9 of Lady of the Lake. We discuss Regis' bloodlust, the reunion between our OTP, and all the surprising twists and turns. Plus, is art really dead? [Beer talk and tangents begin at 01:31:10. Skip ahead to the analysis at 01:...

Nineteen years before The Witcher on Netflix, there was The Hexer, a Polish film adaption of Andrzej Sapkowski's hit fantasy series. The only issue? The budget, the script, and the choreography. Join us as we delve into the finer points of the film that critics aptly called "a movie."  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. And if you really like us, revie...

B07-E08 | Join us as we boil down the largest and perhaps the most pivotal battle between Nilfgaard and everyone else in Chapter 8 of Lady of the Lake. Many will die, countless others will lose limbs (in increasingly creative ways). Grab a bone saw and meet us in the field surgeon tent – just hope that Marty is there to provide some anesthesia.  [Beer talk and tangents begin at 01:23:52. Skip ahea...

B07-E07 | Come along with us as we explore time and space and try to find our friends and our destiny in Chapter Seven of Lady of the Lake. Just steer clear of the Red Riders, old men in forests, and time-hopping fleas – simple enough, right? Content Warning: Some discussion of sexual assault throughout this episode and particularly from 39:24 to 41:01 [Wine talk and tangents begin at 01:11:50. Sk...

B07-E06 | Get out your weapons: we're joining the Poor Fucking Infantry. We'll follow our long-since-forgotten pal Jarre on the road to Vizimia and run into some old friends while we're there as we recap Chapter Six of Lady Of The Lake. Plus, an exceptionally high amount of homicidal hobbits! [Wine talk and tangents begin at 00:49:06. Skip ahead to the analysis at 00:55:11 ] Subscribe on Apple Pod...

B07-E05 | Join us in somewhere in time and space and find out what Ciri found on the other side of the Tower of Swallows as we recap Chapter Five of Lady Of The Lake. Prepare for court intrigue, betrayal, and sex books – just beware of buzzing in your ears.  [Wine talk and tangents begin at 01:15:44. Skip ahead to the analysis at 01:22:02 ] Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you...

B07-E04 | Step inside Toussaint's deepest, darkest cave and learn a secret that will change your life as we recap Chapter Four of The Lady of the Lake. Prepare for trouble – and make it double – as Geralt snaps out of it, learns the truth about our girl Yennefer, and comes up with a plan. [Wine talk and tangents begin at 01:29:39. Skip ahead to the analysis at 01:37:29 ] Subscribe on Apple Podcast...

B07-E03 | Bienvenue à Toussaint, where the wine and women are plentiful. Geralt and the party settle in for the long winter and enjoy everything Beauclair has to offer (maybe a little too much) as we recap Chapter Three of Lady Of The Lake. So make like Dandelion ( ahem Viscount Julian), pour a glass of wine, and sit on the right hand of the duchess – after all, without wine, there is no life.  [W...

B07-E02 | Fear Vilgefortz' tiny eye, for the tiny eye sees all! This week, we recap the second half of Chapter 2 (from Page 39) and discuss what happened next for Yennefer, who is in captivity, and Geralt, who is in Toussaint. We also debate the nature of reality and the increasing meta-ness of The Lady of the Lake. Content Warning: Discussion of topics related to sexual assault throughout and, sp...

B07-E01 | Drink some sleepy time tea and get ready to dream – we're heading into The Lady Of The Lake era. We cover Chapter 1 and part of Chapter 2 in our debut episode covering the seventh book in the series. Get ready to travel with Ciri and find out what (or who) Geralt really got into in Toussaint.  [Wine talk and tangents begin at 56:21. Skip ahead to the analysis at 01:08:05] Subscribe on Ap...

S01-E08 | Join us as we recap Season 1 of The Witcher on Netflix episode by episode. This week, Geralt trips balls, Yennefer embraces her true power, and Ciri finally encounters her destiny. We talk about how it stacks up to its literary counterpart, complain about Cahir and Vilgefortz, give our predictions for Season 2, and much more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you neve...

B06-E12 | We've finally reached the end of the Tower of Swallows era, but before we turn the page, it's time to revisit what happened in this book and explore the adventures yet to come in Lady Of The Lake. Join us as we unpack all the action and deliver our predictions – then step into the tower for the Lady of Time and Space awaits.  [Beer talk and tangents begin at 45:01. Skip ahead to the anal...

B06-E11 | Oh, the weather outside is frightful – but the murder is so delightful. Since we've only got one place to go, let it go, let it go, let it go. Skate along with us as we recap Chapter 11 of Tower of Swallows, where we'll outsmart our enemies with the help of ice skates and, at long last, reach that fabled tower of yore. Plus, we discuss what awaits Yennefer, Geralt, and the rest of our fr...

S01-E07 | Join us as we recap Season 1 of The Witcher on Netflix episode by episode. This week, we revisit the Siege of Cintra and Yennefer's past as we recap Episode Seven, Before a Fall. It's time to discuss Geralt's weird presence during the siege, Yennefer's confounding reactions and motivations, and what this prophecy stuff really means anyway. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and Stit...

B06-E10 | Don your scariest face paint and ride with us to Dun Dare – it's Samhain Eve and skeletons, ghosts, and witches upon black cats are out to play. Along the way, we'll  recap Chapter 10, the penultimate chapter of Tower of Swallows, and learn what happened to Ciri one fateful Equinox in a little town called Unicorn.  [Mead talk and tangents begin at 01:11:00. Skip ahead to the analysis at...

B06-E09 | Row with us, vikingr, and we'll travel to the infamous Sedna Abyss – but not before we sacrifice ourselves on an ash tree and are gifted with the biggest diamond in the world. Join us as we recap Chapter Nine of Tower of Swallows, where Yennefer finds redemption and glimpses of the future on the isles of Skellige. [Mead talk and tangents begin at 01:27:29. Skip ahead to the analysis at 1...

B06-E08 | Hop in, loser – we're going to Kovir. Catch a gondola and float on a canal in Lan Exeter as we recap Chapter 8 of Tower of Swallows, including tales of kings and spies, war and climate change, and, of course, money. [Wine talk and tangents begin at 59:39. Skip ahead to the analysis at 01:10:02 ] Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. And if you r...

B06-E07 | Descend into the cave, encounter a whimsical group of beasts,  and hold on for dear life as we bound up mountains with our trusty knocker friend. Along the way, we'll learn from our nihilistic elf friend and run for our lives from murderous trees. [Beer talk and tangents begin at 01:12:22. Skip ahead to the analysis at 01:29:08 ] Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you...

Bonus Episode | Join us as we break down the first trailer of Season 2 of The Witcher on Netflix, including what's next for Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, and pirate cosplay Jaskier. Warning: Spoilers for Season 2 and some of Blood of Elves abound! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. And if you really like us, review us on Apple Podcasts! Toss a coin to this p...

B06-E06 | Six Feet. Ponytail. He don't need a reason why. Descend into the pit and fight five bad guys at once as we cover Chapter Six of Tower of Swallows. Just hold onto your scalp – Cahir, Geralt, and Angoûleme are on the war path.  [Beer talk and tangents begin at 52:36. Skip ahead to the analysis at 01:02:21 ] Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. An...

S01-E06 | Join us as we recap Season 1 of The Witcher on Netflix episode by episode. This week, the hunt's afoot for a dragon as we cover Episode Six, Rare Species. Come for your ex-girlfriend, stay for the shenanigans, and don't stop until you've alienated everyone you know. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. And if you really like us, review us on...

B06-E05 | Join us as we recap Chapter Five of Tower of Swallows, in which Geralt gets everything wrong – again. Prepare for a Cahir and Geralt duel, menacing mountains, another Ciri decoy, and an ambush within an ambush. [Wine talk and tangents begin at 50:04. Skip ahead to the analysis at 58:08 ] Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. And if you really li...

S01-E05 | Join us as we recap Season 1 of The Witcher on Netflix episode by episode. This week, our destinies become irrevocably intertwined with a scheming sorceress – but not before we find a djinn and attend a magical orgy. Plus, will the real Mousesack please stand up? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. And if you really like us, review us on App...

B06-E04 | Join us as we recap Chapter Four of Tower of Swallows, in which dueling narrators tell the story of Ciri and infamous bounty hunter Bonhart. Enter the pit and embrace your new identity – you're bear bait now! [Beer talk and tangents begin at 55:23. Skip ahead to the analysis at 01:07:02 ] Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. And if you really l...