Ep. 74 — 104 "Of Mages, Malice, and Monstrous Mayhem" from Netflix's Blood Origin
Release Date: 02/16/2023
Ep. 88 — 303 "Reunion" from Netflix's The Witcher
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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...
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Ep. 87 — 302 "Unbound" from Netflix's The Witcher
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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]...
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Ep. 86 — 301 "Shaerrawedd" from Netflix's The Witcher
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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...
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Ep. 85 — Second Helpings: Netflix's The Witcher Season 3
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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]...
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Ep. 84 — 'The Witcher Official Cookbook' with Anita Sarna & Karolina Krupecka
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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]...
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Ep. 83 — Chapter 7 from "Time of Contempt"
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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...
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Ep. 82 — Chapter 6 from "Time of Contempt"
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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]...
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Ep. 81 — Chapter 5 from "Time of Contempt"
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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...
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Ep. 80 — Chapter 4 from "Time of Contempt"
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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]...
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Ep. 79 — Chapter 3 from "Time of Contempt"
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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...
info_outlineDanny from the US and Lucie from London join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix’s The Witcher: Blood Origin Episode 104 "Of Mages, Malice, and Monstrous Mayhem". Very important bits include: the thesis of ‘Blood Origin’, the public reception to the show, how Ithlinne’s prophecy has come to pass, how ‘Blood Origin’ expands the Witcher Universe, and the limited series’ impact on our bridge characters, Jaskier and Avallac'h.
- [00:00] Cold Open
- [00:44] Introduction
- [00:56] Doug Cockle and Peter Kenny are coming to the podcast!
- [05:00] Guest Introductions
- [17:02] Episode Highlights & Lowlights
- [31:19] ‘Tidings from Toussaint’, Mid-Episode News Segment
- [36:48] How has Ithlinne’s prophecy come to pass?
- [40:46] What is the thesis of ‘Blood Origin’?
- [45:46] How do ‘Blood Origin’’s elves differ from contemporary humans?
- [57:19] Can ‘Blood Origin’ stand on its own?
- [01:01:47] How does ‘Blood Origin’ expand the Witcher Universe?
- [01:07:17] How might this affect Jaskier in Season 3?
- [01:10:22] What are the implications of Avallac'h’s mid-credits scene?
- [01:18:49] Closing Thoughts
- [01:21:15] Outro & Credits
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