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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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#129
Yesterday · 55 min
Ep. 129 — 407 'What I Love I Do Not Carry' from Netflix's The Witcher
Kitty from the US and Sara from the Moxie Pod join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 407 "What I Love I Do Not Carry". Very important bits include: Sara's journey to podcasting with The Moxie Pod; raising strong, nerdy daughters; Teryn's changing motivations; how Milva's pregnancy impacts her self-identity; how the rusalkas reflect a key relationship; and Emhyr's nasty end goal, but also… "Good girl". [0:00] Announcement [0:36] Cold Open [1:36] Introduction [3:58] Guest Introductions [13:45] Episode Recap [16:13] Discussion [54:24] Outro [55:13] End Credits
#128
October 23 · 56 min
Ep. 128 — 406 'Twilight of the Wolf' from Netflix's The Witcher
Brett from the US joins Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 406 "Twilight of the Wolf". Very important bits include: Brett Meets Romantasy, shadow daddies and Alyssa's reading renaissance, the gap between incredible action and shaky dialogue, Vilgefortz as a standout villain and the brutality of his fighting in the Battle of Montecalvo, why Istredd's death is earned and Vesemir's isn't, Ciri and Mistle's roles in their relationship, and the return of monoliths! [0:00] Cold Open [0:58] Introduction [3:20] Guest Introductions [8:36] Episode Recap [10:18] Discussion [52:29] Outro [55:33] End Credits
#127
October 8 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep. 127 — 405 'The Joy of Cooking' from Netflix's The Witcher
Tim and Val from Whiskey with Witcher join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 405 "The Joy of Cooking". Very important bits include: slowing down for the Hanza, the Hanza as a D&D party, Zoltan's search for community, the opportunities in Jaskier's musical memoir, Geralt's stripper pants, Milva as the smartest person in the room, Regis's animated origin story, why Skellen finally feels dangerous, rather mild spicy takes, and we cast ourselves in a self-produced 'The Witcher: The Musical'. [0:00] Cold Open [1:05] Introduction [3:48] Guest Introductions [9:22] Episode Recap [11:09] Discussion [1:08:02] Outro [1:09:41] End Credits
#126
September 24 · 48 min
Ep. 126 — 404 'A Sermon of Survival' (Part 2) from Netflix's The Witcher
Elsa from France & the UK and Sophia from Australia join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 404 "A Sermon of Survival" (Part 2). Very important bits include: whether or not the sorceress plot works, physical strength versus political power, what the show loses without the Lodge's infighting, "Daddy Uncool", and why beautiful male villains still suck. [0:00] Cold Open [1:24] Introduction [2:48] Discussion [46:46] Outro [47:42] End Credits
#125
September 10 · 53 min
Ep. 125 — 404 'A Sermon of Survival' (Part 1) from Netflix's The Witcher
Elsa from France & the UK and Sophia from Australia join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 404 "A Sermon of Survival" (Part 1). Very important bits include: villain monologues, Freya Allen's fight sequences, Geralt as everyone else's political symbol, endearingly breasting boobily, "the Gwendolyn Christie of it all", joining a gang instead of having a goth phase, and Radovid's "Sad Little Gay King" Era (affectionate) v. "Bad King Shit" Era (derogatory). [0:00] Cold Open [2:34] Introduction [4:00] Guest Introductions [10:43] Episode Recap [12:40] Discussion [52:25] Outro [52:40] End Credits
#124
August 27 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep. 124 — 403 'Trial by Ordeal' from Netflix's The Witcher
Michelle from the US and Patrick from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 403 "Trial by Ordeal". Very important bits include: The witch trial at the refugee camp, Lawrence Fishburne's gravitas as Regis, Beata's cruel fate, the Lodge's formation, teenagers with too much power, Emhyr's horrifying endgame, Leo Bonhart's brutal introduction, villains as heroes of their own stories, and how this episode prepares us for what comes next. [0:00] Cold Open [0:42] Introduction [2:52] Guest Introductions [9:54] Episode Recap [11:58] Discussion [1:07:58] Outro [1:10:12] End Credits
#123
August 13 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep. 123 — 402 'Dream of a Wish Fulfilled' from Netflix's The Witcher
Danny from the US joins Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 402 "Dream of a Wish Fulfilled". Very important bits include: Changes in Hollywood and tech; the wraith fight; special effects from particle simulations to contortionists; seeing signs and magic on screen; the Rats' heist sequences; Ciri and Geralt's needs; Emhyr's (gross) goals; Vilgefortz's illusions; Philippa's network; and Laurence Fishburne's debut as Regis. [0:00] Cold Open [1:05] Introduction [2:45] Guest Introductions [9:53] Episode Recap [12:11] Discussion [1:09:25] Outro [1:10:50] End Credits
#122
July 30 · 58 min
Ep. 122 — 401 'What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger' from Netflix's The Witcher
Elaine from the US and Marie from Germany join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 401 "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger". Very important bits include: Liam Hemsworth's Geralt debut; American history; "focusing on your immediate circle"; whether the Rats are freedom, danger, or both; Yennefer's grief; Vilgefortz's reach; Geralt's code; and Ciri's symbolic baptism and rebirth as Falka. Plus, Joey Batey being "always a little confused in a way that serves his character." [0:00] Cold Open [1:01] Introduction [2:26] Guest Introductions [12:52] Episode Recap [14:41] Discussion [57:01] Outro [57:29] End Credits
#121
July 16 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep. 121 — Netflix's 'The Rats: A Witcher Tale'
Henry from the US and Kerri from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's 'The Rats: A Witcher Tale'. Very important bits include: The humanization of morally messy characters; our unexpected, possibly unreliable, narrator; the meaning of loyalty; the weight of grief; Dolph Lungren lore; and how the 'death of the mentor' sets up their fate in The Witcher Season 4. [0:00] Cold Open [1:02] Introduction [2:17] Guest Introductions [12:22] Film Recap [14:14] Discussion [1:03:37] Outro [1:04:50] End Credits
#120
July 2 · 1 hr 17 min
Ep. 120 — Netflix's 'Sirens of the Deep'
Emily R. from the US and Kyle R. from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's 'Sirens of the Deep'. Very important bits include: adapting the Witcher for animation, Melusina's fairytale roots, Geralt's dalliances, how the film fits into Season 1, (Jaskier's Version) of events, and which 'Little Mermaid' 'Sirens of the Deep' may really reference? [0:00] Cold Open [0:48] Introduction [3:24] Guest Introductions [9:28] Film Recap [11:13] Discussion [1:15:06] Outro [1:16:27] End Credits
#119
March 26 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 119 — David French & Peter Kenny on Translating the Witcher
Translator David French and narrator Peter Kenny join Alyssa for a conversation on translating the Witcher across language and medium. Very important bits include: the craft and care to bring the Witcher to English-speaking readers and listeners; Polish literary convention versus English prose; historical influences throughout Sapkowski's series; glowing reviews of the Hussite Trilogy; our own Sapkowski stories; the underappreciated weight of silence; and returning to Geralt of Rivia in Crossroads of Ravens. [0:00] Cold Open [0:55] Introduction [3:31] Discussion [1:05:39] Outro [1:05:48] End Credits
#118
March 5 · 1 hr 21 min
Ep. 118 — "Crossroads of Ravens"
Bolo from Poland, Gosia from Poland, and Štěpán from the Czech Republic join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Crossroads of Ravens. Very important bits include: Preston Holt, Witcher mentor and New York accountant; Latin and the lingering influence of The Hussite Trilogy; mythological and historical deep cuts; regret and gray morals; Roach's many names; and the narrative power of less. Plus, our definitive opinion on whether Crossroads of Ravens is actually a new entry point to the Witcher. [0:00] Cold Open [1:20] Introduction [2:58] Guest Introductions [9:09] Book Summary [12:09] Discussion [1:20:43] Outro [1:21:06] End Credits
#117
February 19 · 57 min
Ep. 117 — Chapter 11 from "Tower of Swallows"
Kitty from the US and Softie from the UK take over from Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, Chapter 11. Very important bits include: being on the other side of our protagonists, the parallels between horror and comedy, one-line bangers, fate and destiny, divine intervention, Norse mythology, cherry-flavored numbing liquid, and the close of the penultimate Witcher novel. [0:00] Cold Open [0:49] Introduction and Guest Introductions [4:49] Chapter Recap [6:32] Overall Thoughts [7:29] The Pursuit of Vengeance [24:21] The Wild Hunt's Intervention [41:49] "What took you so long?" [47:44] Takeaways [51:46] Hosting [55:30] Outro [56:50] End Credits
#116
February 5 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep. 116 — Chapter 10 from "Tower of Swallows"
Nicola from Italy joins Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, Chapter 10. Very important bits include: the pancake treatment, the pursuit of democracy, Italian references in Tower of Swallows, fulfilling the promise of foreshadowing, the ethics of retribution, death and the value of life, and the coming of 'Ciri of Kaer Morhen'. [0:00] Cold Open [0:51] Introduction [2:12] Guest Introductions [6:41] Chapter Recap [8:28] Overall Thoughts [12:57] Italian References [17:17] Fulfilled Foreshadowing [23:11] Retribution and Justice [29:56] Ciri's Purpose [34:59] Kenna and Ciri's Connection [41:49] Death and the Value of Life [53:22] "Ciri of Kaer Morhen" [58:44] Closing Thoughts [1:01:15] Outro [1:02:57] End Credits
#115
January 26 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep. 115 — Chapter 9 from "Tower of Swallows"
Kitty from the US and Michelle from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, Chapter 9. Very important bits include: Norse and Inuit mythology, Mean Girls Continent, modern magic, sources of power, being consistent in ideals but flexible in methods, sacrifice, cynicism, and repentance in the face of death. [0:00] Cold Open [1:04] Introduction [2:35] Guest Introductions [7:00] Chapter Recap [8:58] Overall Thoughts [12:14] Power in Spirituality and Rationality [19:49] Yennefer's Cynicism [26:21] Suffering and Sacrifice [31:49] Yennefer's Repentance [35:03] The Impact of the Lodge [41:46] Yennefer Sails into the Sednya Abyss [50:52] Paths to the Tower of the Swallow [59:26] Closing Thoughts [1:06:25] Outro [1:06:46] End Credits
#114
January 8 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep. 114 — Chapter 8 from "Tower of Swallows"
Daniel from the Netherlands and Softie from the UK join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, Chapter 8. Very important bits include: Kovir's "armed neutrality," whoresons of upright character, the wisdom of 'The Good Book', royal marriages and moral compromises, political doublespeak, espionage, Sheala de Tancarville conspiracy theories, the unseen consequences of power, and "A million bizants?!" [0:00] Cold Open [1:06] Introduction [2:25] Guest Introductions [8:12] Chapter Recap [9:50] Overall Thoughts [19:30] The Illusion of Virtue [29:31] The Queen's Moral Compass [40:24] Marriage (and the Lodge) [47:54] Dijkstra's Mission and Cantarella's Espionage [57:15] The Far Future [1:10:44] Closing Thoughts [1:13:32] Outro [1:13:55] End Credits
#113
Dec 25, 2025 · 40 min
Ep. 113 — Chapter 7 (Part 2) from "Tower of Swallows"
Madi from the US and Sophia from Australia join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, Chapter 7 (Part 2). Very important bits include: Avallach's warning and more series predictions from a first-time reader, "The Fastball Special", a knocker's dreams and aspirations, the hypocrisy of retribution, and toddler thoughts. Plus, Sophia wins the podcast. [0:00] Cold Open [1:17] Introduction [3:23] Avallac'h's Warning & Sophia's Predicions [6:48] Geralt and the Knocker [14:50] The Morality of the Wicker Cage [25:15] The Loss of Geralt's Medallion [31:50] Closing Thoughts [39:12] Outro [39:33] End Credits
#112
Dec 13, 2025 · 44 min
Ep. 112 — Chapter 7 (Part 1) from "Tower of Swallows"
Madi from the US and Sophia from Australia join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, Chapter 7. Very important bits include: a first timer's thoughts on the book series, parallels to previous guest appearances, doing "too good of a job" on the Witcher audiobooks, the flaminika's request, Geralt's humility, first impressions of Avallac'h, being on your "Aragorn bullshit", Avallac'h's… fascinations and centuries-long grudges. [0:00] Cold Open [0:46] Introduction [3:11] Guest Introductions [13:38] Chapter Recap [16:00] Overall Thoughts [20:53] Geralt's Humility [24:31] Avallac'h's First Impression [29:43] Avallac'h's Cave Paintings [34:00] Avallac'h, Lara, and Ciri [43:16] End Credits [43:59] Bonus: Booth Guests
#111
Nov 30, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep. 111 — Chapter 6 from "Tower of Swallows"
Bolo from Poland and Kitty from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, Chapter 6. Very important bits include: the chapter's epigraph, unhinged D&D tactics, Angoulême's backstory, Geralt and Cahir's evolving relationship, Cahir's motivations, and the burden of hope. [0:00] Cold Open [1:03] Introduction [2:03] Guest Introductions [8:01] Chapter Recap [9:35] Overall Thoughts [19:13] Monstrum [23:44] Angoulême's Backstory [26:26] Geralt and Cahir's Role Reversal [35:42] Cahir's Motives [48:19] Regis' Reunions [51:54] Translation Questions [54:20] Closing Thoughts [1:02:11] Outro [1:02:51] End Credits
#110
Nov 13, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep. 110 — Chapter 5 from "Tower of Swallows"
Brett from the US and Softie from the UK join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Tower of Swallows, Chapter 5. Very important bits include: lawful cruelty and corruption, Angoulême's arrival, the making of the hanza, courage and bravery, blind revenge, and prophetic dreams. [0:00] Cold Open [1:33] Introduction [3:32] Guest Introductions [10:28] Chapter Recap [12:13] Overall Thoughts [18:32] Vengeance v. Justice [32:42] Angoulême's Arrival [41:56] The Hanza's Dynamics [49:51] Courage and Bravery [54:58] A Witcher's Revenge [1:02:23] Ciri's Dream [1:03:40] Closing Thoughts [1:07:14] Outro [1:09:36] End Credits

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