The Podcast of Surprise (The Witcher)
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Season 3: Episode 1 - Shaerrawedd
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Friends, it's time for our season 3 coverage to begin! Questions, comments or want to support?Twitter: @podsurpriseEmail: thepodcastofsurpri...
Blood of Elves: Chapter 4
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, Sheraw...
Blood of Elves: Chapter 3
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Blood of Elves: Chapter 2
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Triss, Kaer Morhen, witchers, salads, special mushrooms, natural and supernatural debates... and the curious case of how to care for Ciri. Questions,...
Blood of Elves: Chapter 1
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(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...
The History of Nilfgaard
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our first fully scripted episode! Culture, history, language, military, religion, connection to the Elves... Everything we could think of to mention a...
Season 2: Episode 8 - Family
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 groun...
Season 2: Episode 7 - Voleth Meir
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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? &...
Season 2: Episode 6 - Dear Friend
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Several showdowns at the Temple of Melitele, many dashed hopes, missing swords and quite a reunion... This episode is sponsored by Manscaped: get 20% ...
Season 2: Episode 5 - Turn Your Back
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jaskier meets Rience, Rience Meets Yennefer, and Cahir returns to his command. Geralt and Istredd investigate a crevasse and chat monoliths while Vese...
Season 2: Episode 4 - Redanian Intelligence
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
Season 2: Episode 3 - What Is Lost
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scheming amongst the Brotherhood, and Yennefer's escape w/Cahir and a funeral for a witcher-turned-leshy. Questions, comments or want to suppo...
Season 2: Episode 2 - Kaer Morhen
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, even home is not a safe place. Questions, comments or want to support? Twitter: @podsurprise Email: [email protected]...
Season 2: Episode 1 - A Grain of Truth
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Nightmare of the Wolf
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season 1: Recap
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, Bas...
Something More (Sword of Destiny)
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 goodnes...
The Sword of Destiny
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 - React...
A Little Sacrifice (Sword of Destiny)
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Eternal Flame (Sword of Destiny)
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. 00:0...
A Shard of Ice (Sword of Destiny)
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Bounds of Reason (Sword of Destiny)
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
The Voice of Reason (The Last Wish)
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ferti...
The Last Wish
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
The Edge of the World (The Last Wish)
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The introduction of Dandelion/Jaskier finds us in a hilarious and seemingly simple situation that quickly becomes anything but... 1:15 - Synopsis 12:...
Chasing the Elder Blood (Spoilers All Books)
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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.....
Tracing the Elder Blood (Spoilers All Books)
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 guid...
A Question of Fates (Spoilers All Books)
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Question of Price (The Last Wish)
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The Lesser Evil (The Last Wish)
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Grain of Truth (The Last Wish)
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Witcher (The Last Wish)
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Introducing: The Podcast of Surprise
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle, Michal & Aziz bring you The Podcast of Surprise. Join us as we delve into Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher book series. Themes, influences, l...