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Crossroads of Ravens [Part Three]
Second Breakfast with Cam & Maggie
Discussion of Crossroads of Ravens, Ch. 17-23 The grand finale is here! In this episode, we investigate Sapkowski’s searing final word on Faustian bargains, his continued experiments in form, and the conflicted legacy of Preston Holt. Maggie goes deep on the (surprising) return of the law of surprise. Cam argues against the idea that this series is “grim dark”. LINKS: , , , Feedback & Theories:
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Trivia Deathmatch, Vol. 1
Second Breakfast with Cam & Maggie
As a brand new year takes shape, we're trying something silly and different — a game show! In this episode, we're doing a trivia tussle / deathmatch (depending on who you ask). We've got ten horror questions, ten fantasy questions, lots of ASMR dice rolls, and one lucky winner! LINKS: , , , Feedback & Theories:
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Crossroads of Ravens [Part Two]
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Discussion of Crossroads of Ravens, Ch. 9-16 Crossroads of Ravens continues to be a fascinating, provocative addition to the Witcher mythology! In this episode, we’re investigating the trustworthiness of Preston Holt, the stepping stones that tie this prequel to the core saga, and Sapkowski’s latest riff on the franchise-long question about who the real monsters are. Cam wonders if this book is a speed run of the entire series. Maggie ropes in Prometheus and Frankenstein. We work together to analyze Geralt’s strategic silences and the sudden onrush of Faustian bargains across the...
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The 2025 Brekkie Awards
Second Breakfast with Cam & Maggie
We’re back for the sixth (!) annual Brekkie Awards, a celebration of the most affecting and transformative art of the year. In this episode, we’re announcing winners, shouting out honorable mentions, and applauding Maggie’s ability to cheat in almost every category. LINKS: , , , Feedback & Theories:
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Crossroads of Ravens [Part One]
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Discussion of Crossroads of Ravens, Ch. 1-8 Surprise! We're returning to the wonderful world of chapter-by-chapter fantasy discussions with the latest Witcher novel, Crossroads of Ravens. In this episode, we're exploring the narrative paradox of introducing a character like Preston Holt in the ninth book of the series, young Geralt's illluminating / overlapping Faustian bargains, Sapkowski's tricky relationship with giving his characters "thesis statements," and the strange reputation inflation that happens when a franchise gets too successful. LINKS: , , , Feedback &...
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Krampus
Second Breakfast with Cam & Maggie
The grand finale of our 2025 Advent Calendar is finally here, so we thought we’d finally talk about something festive! For this episode, we watched the modern holiday horror classic “Krampus”. Topics include: practical / digital creature design, the x-factor of onscreen family dynamics, key cinematic influences, and the existential, dread-inducing, high-pressure shadow of rewatchability that hangs over all holiday films. Merry Christmas! LINKS: , , , Feedback & Theories:
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Tier List: Bad Theater Etiquette
Second Breakfast with Cam & Maggie
In this episode, we’re doing some very serious analytical work — creating the definitive tier list of all the worst breaches of theater etiquette we’ve ever witnessed firsthand. The vibes are frantic, the complaints are petty, and spirits are high. Happy Festivus! LINKS: , , , Feedback & Theories:
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Call of Duty: WWII
Second Breakfast with Cam & Maggie
After the recent disappointment of Black Ops 7, Cam went back to 2017’s Call of Duty: WWII in the hopes of finding a simple, competently made FPS campaign. Instead, he found the most impressive, immersive, and profound game in the franchise — a largely overlooked modern classic that feels like a minor miracle in the current gaming landscape. LINKS: , , , Feedback & Theories:
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Second Breakfast with Cam & Maggie
We try to mention "fun factor" in all of our gaming episodes. It's a mercurial, tricky concept that is too often overlooked in critical analysis. In this episode, we're celebrating an absolute masterpiece of fun — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Topics include: arcade difficulty, colorful combat, and mechanical variety. LINKS: , , , Feedback & Theories:
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Terrifier: The ARTcade Game
Second Breakfast with Cam & Maggie
This episode is a post-mortem of the shockingly unenjoyable Terrifier game. We’re trying to figure out where it all went wrong, and that question will take us through combat expression, enemy variety, core understanding of the source material, and a brief digression into the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. LINKS: , , , Feedback & Theories:
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Another week, another battle, another curveball! Cam’s analyzing the subversive, pointedly indirect way that GRRM stages his battles. Maggie takes a look at the ongoing bad luck of the Starks for its historical and religious implications. Are they actually cursed? Have they been forsaken by the Old Gods?
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