Breakfast in Beauclair

In this special conversation, Lars from WitcherFlix joins Alyssa to discuss 'The Witcher' Seasons 2 and 3, 'The Witcher: Blood Origin', and the future of the Witcher at Netflix. Very important bits include: the highs and lows of Season 2 and look ahead to Season 3; our predictions and questions for the upcoming limited series, 'Blood Origin'; the spin-off stories we'd green-light; the elephant in the room; and Lars' Prophecy. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Mitch Fey from the US and Rob Pigott from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 208 "Family". Very important bits include: the evolution of Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri throughout the season, Yennefer's 'Spider-Man 2' arc, our opinions on the Voleth Meir plotline and its purpose in the story, the changes we would have made to this season, successes and opportunities in the adaptation, and what we're looking forward to in the future of the Witcher Universe. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Mitch Fey from the US and Rob Pigott from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 208 "Family". Very important bits include: the challenges of translating from book to script to screen, how each faction across the Continent turns against Ciri, a punishment of biblical proportions, Yennefer's willing sacrifice, speculation about the future of the elves, a waterfall of cliffhangers, and our reaction to Season 2 dropping The Biggest Honking Secret in the Witcher series. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Mitch Fey from the US and Rob Pigott from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 208 "Family". Very important bits include: catching up on their work in the film and game industries since their appearances three years ago, Ciri confronting the loss of her home and family while trapped in a dreamscape, Ciri/Voleth Meir's slaughter of the witchers and Geralt and Vesemir's resulting conflict, Francesca on the edge of revenge, Yennefer and Jaskier taking things into their own hands, Nilfgaardian scheming, Cahir's [redacted] arc, and unleashing Jurassic Park in Kaer Morhen. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Allison from the US and Bo from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 207 "Voleth Meir". Very important bits include: Yennfer's realization of Ciri's potential and her change of heart, Vilgefortz's unnerving personality change, Fingilla's slow isolation and consequent outburst, using primordial magic for everyday productivity, a TED talk on Deadly Nightshade, Stormchasers: Nilfgaard, and how this episode in particular is an examination of hope. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Allison from the US and Bo from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 207 "Voleth Meir". Very important bits include: Ciri's deadly consequences for the people of the Continent, the willingness to hope, how Cahir's return to Cintra and Francesca's seeming abandonment change Fringilla, Voleth Meir's hand in elven genetics, Geralt's "special friends", Vilgefortz and Tissaia?!???!?!?!??, and the definitely-probably-possibly-canonical first witchers, Phil and Gordon. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Charli from Austria and Kim from Germany join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 206 "Dear Friend". Very important bits include: how the birth of the elven baby will change the alliance between the elves and Nilfgaard, how resentment poisons the self rather than harming the object of resentment, Lara Dorren—and consequently, Ciri—as genetic weapons, breaking down the fight between Geralt and the Michelet Brothers, and my take on the macro villain arc for Season 2. Plus: Kingsman, Deadpool, and The Flying Tooth. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Charli from Austria and Kim from Germany join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 206 "Dear Friend". Very important bits include: 'The Aard Incident', parallels to the 2001 Polish series, 'The Hexer', becoming the only human in a Muppet noir, what Cahir's bathrobe tells us, the history of wooden training swords. and the proper etiquette for 'Reuniting With The Ex Lover You Abandoned at the Top of a Mountain At Least 15 Years Ago, probably.' The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Charli from Austria and Kim from Germany join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 206 "Dear Friend". Very important bits include: the fantasy books we'd like to see adapted, the religion and Temple of Melitele, Geralt's (maybe unhelpful) words of affirmation, Rience's cross-Continent zoomies, and this Roach's probable age. Plus, help us name the Kaer Morhen wifi! The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

In this bonus episode of Breakfast in Beauclair, Alex Berner from Pocket Bard, the composer of Breakfast in Beauclair, joins Alyssa to discuss the music behind the podcast—from corporate holiday to trap to beachy hippy camper van. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

James from the US and Robin from the Netherlands join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 205 "Turn Your Back". Very important bits include: An exploration of femininity and the breadth of women in the Witcher, how the score underlines the themes of the show, deconstructing both the narrative and character reasonings behind the Elder Blood plot line, Digimon-Bionicle-Transformers, tapping into the Continent's boom box network, and sharing a brain cell at the bottom of a canyon. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

James from the US and Robin from the Netherlands join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 205 "Turn Your Back". Very important bits include: the introduction of new antagonists, flipped perspectives, fresh combinations of characters, the importance of building trust between actors, a deep dive into the Elder Blood plotline, splitting the party, how "Turn Your Back" is realized throughout the episode, and 'Twisted Mermaids'. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Dallas Wheatley from the US and Emma Sherr-Ziarko from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 204 "Redanian Intelligence". Very important bits include: how cinematography enhances the storytelling, furthering the plot versus furthering the story, meta dialogue in both the show and books, deciphering the Continent's prophecies, my best Vesemir impression, and 'saying the quiet part out loud.' The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Dallas Wheatley from the US and Emma Sherr-Ziarko from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 204 "Redanian Intelligence". Very important bits include: story and character comparisons to Blood of Elves, the dynamic of Geralt and Yennefer's relationship and the space between them, the expanding Witcher Universe, Cahir's faith, Yennefer's development, Jaskier's breakup hair, and finding love in the frat house of the Continent. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Dallas Wheatley from the US and Emma Sherr-Ziarko from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 204 "Redanian Intelligence". Very important bits include: Emma pairs the Witcher with wine, an introduction to the world of audio fiction, practical v. CGI effects, comparisons between the show and Chapter 2 of Blood of Elves, and a minor meltdown over how long it's been since Lord of the Rings. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

In this bonus episode of Breakfast in Beauclair, Elora from the Netherlands and Kyle from the US join Alyssa for The Quiz of Surprise, in which guests of the podcast go head-to-head in trivia on the episode we literally just discussed. Find out who wins in this bonus episode and catch other episodes on the Breakfast in Beauclair patreon! The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Elora from the Netherlands and Kyle from the US, join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 203 "What is Lost". Very important bits include: Yennefer's stroll through the Tall Grass of Aretuza, parallels between Vesemir and Eskel and Tissaia and Yennefer, the most famous quality of trees, Face Acting!, and my secret conspiracy theory about this very episode. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Elora from the Netherlands and Kyle from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 203 "What Is Lost". Very important bits include: Elora's Visual Analysis Corner, primal human fears, The Pendulum in the Netflix series versus our Pendulum in The Hanza Discord, how much Stregobor just sucks, what makes a good villain, and our best impressions of Scottish Ciri. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

David from WhibbsGames and Tracie, Miss Magitek, join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 202 "Kaer Morhen". Very important bits include: Eskel and the infamous leshy fight; Baba Yaga and the magic number 3; successful examples of special effects, practical effects, and editing; themes of figures, dreams, longing, faith, devotion, and desperation; and how we would have changed this episode and this season. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

David from WhibbsGames and Tracie, Miss Magitek, join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 202 "Kaer Morhen". Very important bits include: TTRPGs and card games, shared dreams, parallels from The Witcher to our own lived experiences, the history of elves on the Continent, Geralt's approach to fatherhood, speculation as to why Ciri hadn't had any fighting training so far, connections to Nightmare of the Wolf and "Blood Origin", and wooden beasts and Eskel's… bucket list. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye and Elsa from France join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 201 "A Grain of Truth". Very important bits include: the connections Ciri makes to the "monsters" of the manor and monster as metaphor, Yennefer's characterization in Season 2, foreshadowing with literal shadows and the mechanics of the Chinese Trotting Horse Lamp, echos from the Witcher games, "Tears of Fear", and Heebie-Jeebies! The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye and Elsa from France join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 201 "A Grain of Truth". Very important bits include: the role of a script editor, the parental relationships between Yennefer & Tissaia and Ciri & Geralt, comparisons to Sapkowski's short story, "the ancient art of bucket swinging", and Elsa breaks down the Big Question of The Witcher Season 2. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Rob, TheUndeadGamr, and Piotr from Witcher School join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Netflix's anime spin-off film, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. Very important bits include: the depiction of The Trial of the Grasses in both the film as well as at Witcher School LARP in Poland, Tetra's Mean Girls moment, the consequences of mutagenic alchemy, the fall of Kaer Morhen and the completion of Vesemir's arc from a carefree and detached nature to acceptance of responsibility and his destiny. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Rob, TheUndeadGamr, and Piotr from Witcher School join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Netflix's anime spin-off film, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. Very important bits include: The Witcher in animation, station and the desire for 'something more', changes from the existing lore of the Witcher, narrative storytelling in VR, Witcher Monster Slayer from Spokko and CD Projekt Red, Sapkowski Verbatim!, LARP 101: An Introduction to LARP with Witcher School in Poland, and Puppies of Surprise. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Breakfast in Beauclair will return on Thursday, February 3, 2022! Sarah A. from the UK and Alycia from France join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 7. Very important bits include: the strength and softness that Yennefer and Ciri bring out in each other; magic as chaos, art, and science; prophetic visions; lessons on intimacy and consent; Owls, Monkeys, and little Ugly Ones; Polish euphemisms; and—oh, yeah—the end of Blood of Elves and "HEY, GERALT, REMEMBER WHEN YOU DATED THAT HAG, YENNEFER?" The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Sarah A. from the UK and Alycia from France join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 7. Very important bits include: a joyous reunion between long-lost twins, Ciri's newest influence and her adoptive identity as a sorceress, war as a lived experience versus as historical record, Yennefer's maternal relationship with Ciri and motherhood in the Witcher, Chicken Social Hierarchy for the Soul, The Devil's Tango and the structural integrity of rhinoceros, and "Mounds!" The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Garrison from the US and Daniel from the Netherlands join Alyssa for Part 3 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 6. Very important bits include: all the questions that readers should be asking at this point in the series, our first introduction to Tissaia de Vries and Vilgefortz of Roggeveen in the books, the benefits of being an enigma, the weirdest dinner party (so far), the dumbest thing to yell to an angry Witcher, betrayal and the long game, Rience's X-Men cosplay, car dealership frenzy, and Geralt of Rivia and The At Least Two Teeth. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Garrison from the US and Daniel from the Netherlands join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 6. Very important bits include: fast traveling across the Continent; the musings of an emperor; military tactics, propaganda, and Do-It-Yourself Justice; Big Reveals with a Capital B; The Steve Jobs of the Continent; sinking feelings; prophetic dreams; marshmallow assassins; and What If… Nenneke was the hero of Sodden? The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Garrison from the US and Daniel from the Netherlands join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 6. Very important bits include: Nicodemus de Boot's condemnation of murder regardless of motive or circumstance; Northern displays of strength; historical parallels to kingdoms, empires, and regimes in our world; peacetime v. wartime leadership; convenient unions; ugly solutions; drunken suggestions; strategy by committee; and The Worst Game of "Yes, and—" Ever. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Josh from The Pod Called Quest and Erick Schwartz from the US join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 5. Very important bits include: How Oxenfurt is really just a fantasy Ivy League, one of the most delightful character descriptions from the series, methods of manipulation, Drunk Witcher, age is just a frustrating plot point, and—relatedly—rubbing Vaseline on our eyes and screaming into the void. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Josh from The Pod Called Quest and Erick Schwartz from the US join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 5. Very important bits include: the famous "Dear Friend…" letter and the relationship between Geralt and Yennefer, the strengths of a short story format, Sapkowski's possible attitude toward academics of the Continent, that one "helpful" co-worker, and a biologist demystifies the aeschna, plus Eeyore, Mr. Collins, and stealing clout from Beyoncé. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Lea from the US and Madi from the US join Alyssa for Part 3 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 4. Very important bits include: Ciri's struggles with her trauma from the Nilfgaardian war versus the expectation of her neutrality as a witcher-girl, the witcher's' neutrality—or neutral-ish neutrality, the balance of a thousand-year-view, the personal cost of war, your Child of Destiny's first home school field trip, and the close of the most heart-wrenching chapter from Blood of Elves. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Lea from the US and Madi from the US join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 4. Very important bits include: a dissection of the complex conflict between races on the Continent; plot poisoning; "avuncular"; and Ciri as a Pokémon, a baby, and Brad Pitt. And if you can't actually be soulmates with the object of your infatuation, maybe consider 'kindred spirits of misreading the room.' The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Lea from the US and Madi from the US join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 4. Very important bits include: Number 1: The Endless Struggle Between Factions on the Continent… and Number 2. Plus, introductions to abatement falconry and law, plot armor, Fort Exposition, and Geralt of Rivia and The Less Awkward Thing. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Anita and Karolina from Witcher Kitchen and Nerds Kitchen join Alyssa for Part 3 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 3. Very important bits include: our first first-hand look at the Second Battle of Sodden, how Ciri's guardians parent against her desire for revenge, a sure-fire guide to translating Polish through context clues, "Everything is Geralt's fault", five hours of pleasure, and—most importantly—the promise of hope. The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Anita and Karolina from Witcher Kitchen and Nerds Kitchen join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 3. Very important bits include: a look at Ciri's witcher training in Kaer Morhen, what separates Sapkowski from authors like Tolkien in his own words, language learning, Dumpling Gate, a new entrepreneurial venture for the witchers, "Traduttore, traditore", and, this summer, don't miss History's Hottest Must-Have Hygiene Routine for keeping strigas at bay. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Anita and Karolina from Witcher Kitchen and Nerds Kitchen join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 3. Very important bits include: a behind-the-scenes look at the production of Witcher Kitchen and Nerds Kitchen; your list of must-eats and must-sees for your next trip to Poland; the origin of the Wild Hunt; trances and prophecies, not-spoilers, and potato promises; and a definitive and unofficial look at the English translation of a famous Witcher quote. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Lindsay Fawn from the US and Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye join Alyssa for Part 3 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 2. Very important bits include: the changing of the seasons and walks down memory lane, everyone's quality time with Aunt Flo, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Hanza Holiday storybook, crystal belts, voiceover and voice acting tips, the sneakiest of peeks at a possible future Vengerberg Glamarye scent, and enthusiastic endorsements for Eskel. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Lindsay Fawn from the US and Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 2. Very important bits include: The "Uncertain Dad" trope, The Four Horsemen of the "Perfect Woman" trope, ways we've gotten back on the literal and proverbial horse, the presence of femininity in the series, a mother's perspective on the living quarters at the keep, Witcher-induced ASMR tingles, and "The Best Bed in Kaer Morhen". The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Lindsay Fawn from the US and Charlotte from Vengerberg Glamarye join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 2. Very important bits include: behind-the-scenes of voice acting and streaming, raising a pre-teen, strong female characters, Ciri's relationship to oracles and soothsayers throughout history, and the joy of seeing our kids—or cats!—enjoy the timeless stories we love. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Brett from Whispers of Oxenfurt and Lars from WitcherFlix join Alyssa for Part 2 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 1. Very important bits include: debates on names, stakes, and plagiarism; "The Witcher Bros."; speculation on the upcoming Netflix spin-offs; what you need to know from the Witcher short stories before Blood of Elves; and the transition between the anthologies and novels. Plus, three Witcher content creators attempt to "Mission: Impossible" their way to a spoiler-free episode. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Brett from Whispers of Oxenfurt and Lars from WitcherFlix join Alyssa for Part 1 of our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's first Witcher novel Blood of Elves, Chapter 1. Very important bits include: "Whispers of Hogwarts" and "A Short History of the Northern Kingdoms", Ithlinne's prophecy, medieval warfare, fantastical beings from the Witcher world, "Who tells our stories?", the lost history of the first Battle of Sodden, and the many names of the Continent's most famous bard. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Season 3 of Breakfast in Beauclair will return on March 4, 2021. Christian from Argentina and Tracie (aka Miss Magitek) from the US join Alyssa from GoodMorhen for our discussion of "Much More", the eighth and final episode in season one of Netflix's The Witcher. Very important bits include: The Battle of Sodden, the epic climax to Yennefer's new storyline; Earworms!; Fatherhood of Surprise; comparisons to the source material; and the close Season 2 of Breakfast in Beauclair. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Elora from the Netherlands and Josh C. from the US join Alyssa from GoodMorhen for our discussion of "Rare Species", the seventh episode in season one of Netflix's The Witcher. Very important bits include: speculating about future seasons of The Witcher on Netflix, crafting compelling villains, repetition as a device, and a call for Witcher friends and a D&D DM! The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Rob, TheUndeadGamr, from England returns to join Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the second half of our discussion of "Rare Species", the sixth episode in season one of Netflix's The Witcher. Very important bits include: "The Eyck Show", Ciri's storyline, the opportunity to translate philosophy and morality to the adaption, practical effects, a detailed comparison to "The Bounds of Reason", the impact of changes to Geralt's last wish from the previous episode, "Zeal!", and "cheeky chappie." The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Rob, TheUndeadGamr, from England joins Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the first half of our discussion of "Rare Species", the sixth episode in season one of Netflix's The Witcher. Very important bits include: LARPing around England, reflections on relationships and destiny, health and safety violations, and three mysterious strangers, two hopeless exes, and a Golden Dragon Subtweeting. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Charli from Austria and Jess S. from the US return with Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the second half of our discussion of "Bottled Appetites", the fifth episode in season one of Netflix's The Witcher. Very important bits include: a breakdown of Ciri's storyline, the mechanics of bringing a doppler to life, making a soundtrack, a critical look at the translation of Geralt's relationships from book to screen, Jabba The Doppler slaps, and magic Roaches. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Charli from Austria and Jess S. from the US join Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the first half of our discussion of "Bottled Appetites", the fifth episode in season one of Netflix's The Witcher. Very important bits include: analysis of Geralt and Yennefer's motivations in this adaption of "The Last Wish", a breakdown of the visual effects used throughout the episode, a debate on the use of nudity and sexuality in relation to storytelling, and a call for marketable Witcher merchandise—and cake. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Christiaan from South Africa and Canada and Shaun from Northern Ireland join Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the second half of our discussion of "Of Banquets, Bastards, and Burials", the fourth episode in season one of Netflix's The Witcher. Very important bits include: a breakdown of Ciri's storyline, a discussion of comparisons to the source material, legacy, the importance of independence, Geralt's Simpsons Movie moment, and Alyssa wields the Sorting Hat. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Christiaan from South Africa and Canada and Shaun from Northern Ireland join Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the first half of our discussion of "Of Banquets, Bastards, and Burials", the fourth episode in season one of Netflix's The Witcher. Very important bits include: how Yennefer's brush with an assassin interrupts her haze of disillusionment, Geralt becomes an honored guest at a royal banquet, the group almost forgets to discuss that Shrek scene, and Alyssa indulges her anniversary feels. The full episode transcript, show notes, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.