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Breakfast in Beauclair

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.

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 86 — 301 "Shaerrawedd" from Netflix's The Witcher Apr 18, 2024

Show notes

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 morals and ideals, and dead devils.

[0:00] Cold Open
[1:24] Introduction
[3:05] Guest Introductions
[7:44] Episode Recap
[10:56] Overall Thoughts
[16:03] Vang's Artistic Inspiration
[16:47] References and Easter Eggs
[18:33] Francesca's Song
[20:56] Transition from S2 to S2
[23:11] Yennefer & Geralt's Relationship
[28:40] Dol Blathanna
[32:53] Ciri's Morals and Ideals
[38:22] Should Geralt have spared Rience?
[43:58] Raising the Stakes After Shaerrawedd
[51:53] Final Thoughts
[53:58] Outro
[55:58] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 85 — Second Helpings: Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 Apr 04, 2024

Show notes

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 predictions.

[00:00] Cold Open
[01:33] Introduction
[04:48] Guest Introductions
[09:34] S1 & S2 Recap
[10:50] Standout Moments from S1 & S2
[16:22] S3 of The Witcher
[30:31] Characters to Watch
[40:30] Wildest S3 Predictions
[46:16] Easter Eggs
[52:25] Why You Should Watch S3
[55:55] Outro
[56:55] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 84 — 'The Witcher Official Cookbook' with Anita Sarna & Karolina Krupecka Dec 14, 2023

Show notes

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 expect from this unique culinary take on the Witcher world.

[0:00] Cold Open
[0:44] Introduction
[4:46] Guest Introduction
[5:44] Witcher Kitchen Origin Story
[9:03] The Polish Fandom
[15:20] Introducing the Cookbook
[23:21] The Narrator & The Story
[35:05] Highlights
[41:28] Working Together
[53:19] International Editions & Hopes
[1:04:06] Favorite Recipes & Polish Cuisine
[1:12:59] Wrap-up
[1:16:20] Andrzej Sapkowski's Foreword & Thanks
[1:21:55] Outro
[1:24:44] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 83 — Chapter 7 from "Time of Contempt" Nov 30, 2023

Show notes

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, Times of Contempt, and critical conversations around assault.

[0:00] Cold Open
[1:32] Introduction
[4:28] Guest Introduction
[9:25] zrivie potions
[14:55] Chapter 7 Recap
[16:55] Overall Thoughts
[28:54] Attitude Toward the Rats
[29:43] Ciri x Mistle
[48:30] "Falka"
[53:15] The Risk of Loneliness
[57:34] "Contempt"
[1:03:39] Wrap-up
[1:07:00] Outro
[1:07:24] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 82 — Chapter 6 from "Time of Contempt" Nov 16, 2023

Show notes

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
[9:44] Overall Thoughts
[19:38] Translations
[26:05] The Desert for Ciri
[35:49] Ihuarraquax's (Little Horse's) Role
[42:17] The Unicorn Dialect
[51:38] Ciri's Loss of Magic
[1:13:11] Wrap-up
[1:17:43] Outro
[1:19:07] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 81 — Chapter 5 from "Time of Contempt" Nov 02, 2023

Show notes

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 gauntlet over the second best Witcher game.

[0:00] Cold Open
[3:16] Introduction
[4:55] Guest Introduction
[10:18] Chapter 5 Recap
[12:22] Overall Thoughts
[19:55] Translations
[26:15] Guest Historical Backgrounds
[27:39] Historical Parallels in The Witcher
[41:48] The Authorial Voice
[50:27] Geralt's Changing Neutrality
[1:02:25] Margarita Laux Antille & Rayla
[1:06:05] Contrasting Themes
[1:10:48] Wrap-up
[1:16:46] Outro
[1:17:31] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 80 — Chapter 4 from "Time of Contempt" Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

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
[15:28] Cahir v. Ciri
[23:31] Geralt's Act of Mercy
[27:42] The Role of Prophecy
[34:57] Sapkowski's Writing Choices
[52:36] Cahir, Himbos, and the Lone Brain Cell
[57:03] Wrap-up
[1:05:19] Outro
[1:08:00] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 79 — Chapter 3 from "Time of Contempt" Oct 05, 2023

Show notes

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 Thoughts
[22:44] Chapter Preface
[26:27] About the Mages' Class
[39:14] Geralt and Yennefer
[49:15] Sapkowski's Framing Narrative
[53:55] Geralt and Vilgefortz
[1:06:48] Geralt's Neutrality
[1:18:07] Wrap-up
[1:23:47] Outro
[1:26:11] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 78 — Chapter 2 from "Time of Contempt" Sep 21, 2023

Show notes

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
[22:20] The Chapter Preface
[27:15] Our New Ciri
[36:34] Ciri's Rebellion & Yennefer's Intentions
[42:05] Margarita's Quote
[49:25] Shades of Womanhood & Femininity in The Witcher
[1:02:13] The Role of Poetry
[1:13:48] Wrap-up
[1:19:39] Outro
[1:19:57] End Credits

The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 77 — Chapter 1 from "Time of Contempt" Sep 07, 2023

Show notes

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 Books
[28:26] On Aplegatt's Role
[41:39] On "Modern Witchers"
[45:18] Codringer's False Ciri
[49:59] The Scoia'tael Fight for Freedom
[1:01:14] Wrap-up
[1:14:30] Outro
[1:19:04] 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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