{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 96 \u2014 Chapter 1 (Part 2) from "Baptism of Fire"","description":"Elisabeth from Norway and \u0160t\u011bp\u00e1n from the Czech Republic join Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski\u2019s Baptism of Fire, Chapter 1 (Part 2). Very important bits include: the rhythm of Sapkowski\u2019s writing, translations and the application of foreign languages, wartime propaganda, the inclusion of Nilfgaard and the exclusion of men in the Lodge of Sorceresses. Dijkstra and Philippa\u2019s Mean Girls Tea Time, and Sea Madam\u2122. [0:00] Cold Open [1:16] Introduction [3:15] Guest Introductions [14:59] Chapter Recap [17:37] Overall Thoughts [24:55] Stakes in the War [31:56] Dijkstra, Political Strategy, and Social Commentary [40:09] Wartime Propaganda [45:13] Unity within the Lodge [52:05] The Lodge\u2019s Exclusion of Men [1:02:35] Acting Upon Instinct, Ambition, and Self-Interest [1:10:03] Outro [1:13:22] 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":"