{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 90 \u2014 305 &quot;The Art of Illusion&quot; from Netflix's The Witcher","description":"This discussion of Netflix\u2019s The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in July 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers\u2019 and actors\u2019 strikes. Michelle from the US and Oleg from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix\u2019s The Witcher Episode 305 \u201cThe Art of Illusion&quot;. Very important bits include: the efficacy of non-linear storytelling, the morality of neutrality, the character\u2019s and audience\u2019s big red herring, and our thoughts on the mid-season finale.  [0:00] Cold Open [1:25] Introduction [3:16] Guest Introductions [11:12] Episode Recap [14:29] Overall Thoughts [21:03] Easter Eggs [25:54] Non-Linear Storytelling [29:47] Valdo Marx [32:06] Geralt v. Istredd &amp;amp; \u201cThings To Do\u201d [42:26] Geralt\u2019s Neutrality [51:57] Stregobor, the Red Herring, and Vilgefortz [1:02:00] Mid-Season Finale [1:06:03] Dream Thanedd Outfits [1:11:14] Outro [1:14:50] End Credits  The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com. ","author_name":"Breakfast in Beauclair","author_url":"https:\/\/breakfastinbeauclair.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31908732\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/003362\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/173777747"}