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 in...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 45
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, R...
Sep 30, 2021•57 min•Ep. 44
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 t...
Sep 16, 2021•48 min•Ep. 43
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...
Sep 02, 2021•53 min•Ep. 42
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, s...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 41
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 ...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 40
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-w...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 39
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, merc...
Jul 08, 2021•57 min•Ep. 38
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 br...
Jun 24, 2021•59 min•Ep. 37
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 trans...
Jun 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 36
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 fo...
May 27, 2021•57 min•Ep. 35
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 o...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 34
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 enthus...
Apr 29, 2021•52 min•Ep. 33
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 Mor...
Apr 15, 2021•58 min•Ep. 32
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 ou...
Apr 01, 2021•59 min•Ep. 31
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: I...
Mar 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 30
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 t...
Mar 04, 2021•54 min•Ep. 29
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 t...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 28
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....
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 27
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 ...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 26
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.c...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 25
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 ac...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 24
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 f...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 23
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, ...
Aug 27, 2020•56 min•Ep. 22
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 f...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 21
Rob P. from New York and Mitch from Nebraska join Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the second half of our discussion of “Betrayer Moon”, the third episode in season one of Netflix’s The Witcher . Very important bits include: Rob and Mitch take the reins for a compelling discussion about Geralt and Yennefer’s storylines, they share their personal interests in filmmaking and screenwriting, followed by an analysis of the unique horror atmosphere and dissection of the climactic transformation scenes of th...
Jul 30, 2020•54 min•Ep. 20
Rob P. from New York and Mitch from Nebraska join Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the first half of our discussion of “Betrayer Moon”, the third episode in season one of Netflix’s The Witcher. Very important bits include: working in post-production in the film industry, the horror influences and atmosphere in this episode, analyzing the storytelling and conflict through an editing and screenwriting lens, Teenage Dreams, and the freelance gig economy in Temeria for witchers and workers of the self-des...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 19
Jess B. from the US and Robin from the Netherlands return with Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the second half of our discussion of “Four Marks”, the second episode in season one of Netflix’s The Witcher . Very important bits include: an educational conversation about feminist film theory in relation to our protagonists, the expression of emotions and female pleasure, the realization of complex characters and the relationships between them, a deep dive into the episode’s soundtrack with insights dire...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 18
Jess B. from the US and Robin from the Netherlands join Alyssa from GoodMorhen for the first half of our discussion of “Four Marks”, the second episode in season one of Netflix’s The Witcher . Very important bits include: themes of romance and motherhood, the complex relationship between humans and elves on the Continent, the construction of history through storytelling and perception, the role of emotions, and Jess and Alyssa explain an innuendo. The full episode transcript, show notes, and acc...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 17
Cyprian from Berlin and Reza from Australia join Alyssa from GoodMorhen to discuss “The End’s Beginning”, the opening episode in season one of Netflix’s The Witcher . Very important bits include: a break down of the closing fight scene; comparisons to Andrzej Sapkowski’s original source material, “The Lesser Evil”; discussion of themes such as medieval lighting, warfare, and the effect of public perception; we bring shame upon the name Caldemeyn the alderman; and debate the classic question, “Ey...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 16
