Ep. 84 — 'The Witcher Official Cookbook' with Anita Sarna & Karolina Krupecka

Ep. 88 — 303 "Reunion" from Netflix's The Witcher

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 allegiance and loyalty across the Continent.

• [0:00] Cold Open
• [0:52] Introduction
• [3:00] Guest Introductions
• [10:11] Episode Recap
• [14:18] Overall Thoughts
• [26:54] Jaskier’s Queerness
• [32:52] Yennefer’s Journey to Motherhood
• [39:16] Choice in Parenthood
• [46:54] Hedwig’s Death
• [52:40] Emhyr and Cahir
• [57:32] Gallatin’s Death
• [1:03:08] Final Thoughts
• [1:06:46] Outro
• [1:08:39] End Credits

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Ep. 87 — 302 "Unbound" from Netflix's The Witcher

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 the week, and the things men will do instead of going to therapy.

• [0:00] Cold Open
• [1:11] Introduction
• [3:07] Guest Introductions
• [13:55] Episode Recap
• [16:56] Overall Thoughts
• [31:17] Yennefer and Ciri’s Relationship
• [38:21] Ciri’s Morality and Responsibility
• [43:57] Cahir and Fringilla
• [51:02] Nilfgaardian Emperor, Emhyr Var Emris
• [59:07] Geralt and the Fight at Vuilpanne Castle
• [1:05:30] Dijkstra’s “Therapy”
• [1:10:35] Final Thoughts
• [1:11:42] Outro
• [1:12:09] End Credits
• [1:12:52] Piper Visits the Sound Booth

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

Ep. 86 — 301 "Shaerrawedd" from Netflix's The Witcher

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 atbreakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 85 — Second Helpings: Netflix's The Witcher Season 3

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 atbreakfastinbeauclair.com.

Ep. 84 — 'The Witcher Official Cookbook' with Anita Sarna & Karolina Krupecka

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 atbreakfastinbeauclair.com.