Welcome to Breakfast in Beauclair, a global Witcher podcast. Every episode, host Alyssa of GoodMorhen sits with a new guest to discuss Andrzej Sapkowski’s The W...
Charli from Austria, Gintare from the UK, and Gosia from Ronin of Rivia join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Baptism of Fire, Chapter 3. Very important bits include: Ronin of Rivia, the combined analysis of Japanese studies and the Witcher; the appearance of a fan-favorite character whose increasingly absurd qualities create tension that, ultimately, goes nowhere; the right time to wallow; the best drunk intentions; family lore; flipping Arthurian legends, ‘love eggplants’, and the Smelly, Farting Elder of Mahakam. [0:00] Cold Open [1:28] Introduction [2:49] Guest Introductions [13:05] Chapter Recap [14:55] Overall Thoughts [20:35] How Perspective Influences Approach [25:20] Tensions at Fen Carn [30:47] Geralt’s Pain and Struggles [37:03] Folk Tales and Magic [45:38] Cultural Integration [50:05] Geralt’s Outburst [57:03] Ciri’s Loss of Innocence [1:04:43] Closing Thoughts [1:11:26] Outro [1:12:44] End Credits The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.
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Ep. 97 — Chapter 2 from "Baptism of Fire"
Bolo from Poland and Sophie from Morocco join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Baptism of Fire, Chapter 2. Very important bits include: examining different aspects of war, judging Geralt’s actions as admirable or reckless, inverting circumstances for the next phase of life, Sapkowski’s masterful dialogue, doing specific good, an enjoyable parade of nothing really, and the big pile of poop jokes we missed. [0:00] Cold Open [0:47] Introduction [2:05] Guest Introductions [8:32] Chapter Recap [10:21] Overall Thoughts [12:42] ‘Half Century of Poetry’ Opening [17:39] Geralt’s New Stage of Life [21:47] Geralt’s Goals and Milva’s Skepticism [28:03] Indifference to War [32:47] Rebuilding After Hardship [37:06] Unbridled Altruism and ‘Specific Good’ [40:52] Humor and Levity [48:47] Closing Thoughts [52:36] Outro [53:15] End Credits The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.
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Ep. 96 — Chapter 1 (Part 2) from "Baptism of Fire"
Elisabeth from Norway and Štěpán from the Czech Republic join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Baptism of Fire, Chapter 1 (Part 2). Very important bits include: the rhythm of Sapkowski’s writing, translations and the application of foreign languages, wartime propaganda, the inclusion of Nilfgaard and the exclusion of men in the Lodge of Sorceresses. Dijkstra and Philippa’s Mean Girls Tea Time, and Sea Madam™. [0:00] Cold Open [1:16] Introduction [3:15] Guest Introductions [14:59] Chapter Recap [17:37] Overall Thoughts [24:55] Stakes in the War [31:56] Dijkstra, Political Strategy, and Social Commentary [40:09] Wartime Propaganda [45:13] Unity within the Lodge [52:05] The Lodge’s Exclusion of Men [1:02:35] Acting Upon Instinct, Ambition, and Self-Interest [1:10:03] Outro [1:13:22] End Credits The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.
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Ep. 95 — Chapter 1 (Part 1) from "Baptism of Fire"
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 character, Milva. [0:00] Cold Open [0:52] Introduction [3:06] Guest Introductions [13:58] Chapter Recap [16:57] Overall Thoughts [22:16] Milva and the Framing Narrative [32:20] Milva’s Loyalty [43:21] The Scoia’tael’s Role [49:52] “A baptism of fire” [58:56] Ciri’s Character Arc [1:08:19] The Rats’ Impact [1:15:52] Final Thoughts [1:19:05] Outro [1:21:24] End Credits The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.
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Ep. 94 — 5 Years of Breakfast in Beauclair
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, and Stitcher.
Welcome to Breakfast in Beauclair, a global Witcher podcast. Every episode, host Alyssa of GoodMorhen sits with a new guest to discuss Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher Universe. Join our international hanza as we accompany the witcher, Geralt of Rivia, and his destiny, Cirilla of Cintra, on their journeys across The Continent. New episodes every other Thursday.
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