By AzizAhai
A deep dive into The Witcher books and show!
Dear Friends, it's time for our season 3 coverage to begin! Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's channel: https://bit.ly/3DaewMB
Triss becomes ill as the gang hits the road, but they encounter old (and fun) friends along the way. Ciri learns more about neutrality, racism, Sherawedd and the Scoia'tael... up close and personal. A chapter of depth, delight and death. Twitter:...
The training of Ciri takes a twist or two, and as winter comes, decisions must be made about the future. They can no longer stay hidden at Kaer Morhen, if they ever could. Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook...
Triss, Kaer Morhen, witchers, salads, special mushrooms, natural and supernatural debates... and the curious case of how to care for Ciri. Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's channel: https://bit.ly/3DaewMB
(As usual, every episode begins with a synopsis). Under the first oak, the story begins! We discuss the setup, make a few comparisons to other stories, and do our usual lore and funny moments-gathering. Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email:...
Our first fully scripted episode! Culture, history, language, military, religion, connection to the Elves... Everything we could think of to mention about Nilfgaard is here, with plenty of quotes (and music) included. Sections: The City of Golden Towers, The Eternal Empire,...
Everyone just wants to go home... and to capture Ciri. Anyone who didn't know they wanted her, does now. There's a Witcher Infinity War and much groundwork laid for future seasons as we try to figure out what's up with...
The Deathless Mother loves it when a plan comes together. An episode with an extra helping of Jaskier humor. Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's channel: https://bit.ly/3DaewMB
Several showdowns at the Temple of Melitele, many dashed hopes, missing swords and quite a reunion... This episode is sponsored by Manscaped: get 20% off at manscaped.com with the code "surprise" Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's...
Jaskier meets Rience, Rience Meets Yennefer, and Cahir returns to his command. Geralt and Istredd investigate a crevasse and chat monoliths while Vesemir, Tris and Ciri almost bring back the Trial of Grasses. This episode is sponsored by Manscaped: get 20%...
It was only a matter of time before others came sniffing after the throne of Cintra. And Burn, Butcher, Burn! Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's channel: https://bit.ly/3DaewMB
Scheming amongst the Brotherhood, and Yennefer's escape w/Cahir and a funeral for a witcher-turned-leshy. Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's channel: https://bit.ly/3DaewMB
Sometimes, even home is not a safe place. Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's channel: https://bit.ly/3DaewMB
Season 2 kicks off with an adaptation of the second-ever short story of the same name and the aftermath of the Battle of Sodden. Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's channel: https://bit.ly/3DaewMB
An episode all about the animated Witcher prequel featuring Vesemir and the destruction of Kaer Morhen. 4:46 - Synopsis 10:50 - Reactions 20:10 - IRL 31:24 - Lesser Evil Vibes 41:12 - Lore 51:35 - Funny, Future & Feminism Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's...
A rundown intended for book readers but fit for anyone! 14:40 - The End's Beginning 24:19 - Four Marks 38:56 - Betrayer Moon 51:27 - Of Banquets, Bastards and Burials 1:04:31 - Bottled Appetites 1:14:24 - Rare Species 1:23:15 - Before a Fall 1:31:45 - Much More Questions, comments...
The final short story, one full of memory and mystery. The the transition is marked by many style and structure changes, but the same Witchery goodness. 00:00 - Intro & Synopsis 13:09 - Reactions 18:54 - Craft 36:00 - Characters (Visenna, Vesemir, others) 56:50 -...
A fantastic and deep story that acts as a prequel to the main series. We have a lot to say about this one! 00:00 - Intro & Synopsis 22:50 - Reactions 32:15 - "Sword of Destiny"? 51:15 - Story & Themes 57:44 - Little Red...
A beloved tail-err, tale of love, growth, relationships and vast unsolved mysteries of the deep that slaughter boats full of people. 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Synopsis 18:05 - Reactions 29:40 - Craft & Analysis 33:00 - Themes & Title 52:20 - Lore 58:46 - Influences &...
Last time we had ice, now we have flame. Is this a silly story with serious themes or a serious story with silly themes? Either way, it's great. 00:00 - Synopsis 15:33 - Reactions 22:55 - Themes & Characters 43:48 - Lore/Herblore 51:55 - Eternal...
Geralt is quite literally down in the dumps. He's not in much danger, but he's rarely felt worse. A powerful story that proves witchers have emotions after all, as Yennefer has been saying all along, though Istredd would disagree. Dark...
Also known as "The Limits of the Possible", this one starts off the 2nd book of short stories leading up to the main series. An excellent tail, err, tale full of surprises featuring the largest mix of characters yet, many...
A story that ties together The Last Wish while setting the table for the rest of the cycle. Highlights include Mother Nenneke, faith vs. reason, fertility and lots of laughs (of course). 01:14 - Synopsis 13:00 - Reactions 15:30 - Themes/Plot 30:38 - Herblore 35:30...
Of the stories in the first book, this one likely has the most important character developments. It is, after all, the title story... and the longest! After our usual synopsis and reactions, Michal, Kyle & Aziz discuss everything from the...
The introduction of Dandelion/Jaskier finds us in a hilarious and seemingly simple situation that quickly becomes anything but... 1:15 - Synopsis 12:18 - Reactions 17:53 - Plot & Craft 36:40 - Influences 44:45 - Characters 57:55 - Lore 1:04:17 - Themes & Symbols 1:16:37 - Funniest Moments Questions, comments...
SPOILERS! A short follow up to "Tracing the Elder Blood". A look at all the various people and factions who want to control the Elder Blood, and why... Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's channel: https://bit.ly/3DaewMB
SPOILERS aplenty in this one. Let us journey deep into, as Sabrina put it, the "jungle of genetic genealogy". With the Tale of Lara Dorren as our guide we follow the path of the Elder Blood through the generations, focusing...
SPOILERS aplenty in this one. A look at the fates of all the characters seen in A Question of Price, including: Pavetta, Duny, Vissegerd, Windhalm of Attre, and others. Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3c4Us02 Michal's Twitter: @inkasrain Our YouTube/Kyle's channel: https://bit.ly/3DaewMB
A common pick for the best of the short stories, we sure do love this one! Though there's no monster for once, there are some fearsome sounds worthy of one. This one is packed with references and fun influences. 00:00 -...
This one goes from Snow White to Black Sun as quick as a sword deflecting a crossbow bolt. It's a story that presents funundrums... questions that are impossible to answer but make for great entertainment and fodder for discussion. But...
In this homage to Beauty & the Beast, Roach is the real star. We explore bruxae, Devil's Rings, the Lion-Headed Spider god, responsibility, second chances and of course, blood & love. 00:00 - Synopsis 10:58 - Reactions 18:15 - Craft 32:35 - Themes &...
In "The Witcher", Geralt is presented as an inversion of Dracula. Instead of a cursed monster biting girls to enslave them, he's a monster trying to free a girl from a curse. Kyle, Michal & Aziz take on the first...
Kyle, Michal & Aziz bring you The Podcast of Surprise. Join us as we delve into Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher book series. Themes, influences, lore, worldbuilding and more... We're here to be fully immersed.
