Podcasts about The Hexer

Was muss innerhalb einer Familie passieren, damit der Kontakt zur eigenen Mutter abbricht?  Welches moderne Produkt könntest du im Jahr 1500 verkaufen, ohne auf dem Scheiterhaufen zu landen?  Welche kindliche Eskalation würdest du dir als erwachsener Mensch manchmal gerne erlauben?  Und was soll das eigentlich mit dieser BlahBlah-Ereigniscard? Dieser Flotte Dreier beginnt mit einem sehr persönlichen und ernsten Thema.  Danach reisen wir für ein ziemlich riskantes Verkaufsgespräch ins Jahr 1500 und  überlegen zum Abschluss, welche völlig normalen Kinderaktionen wir uns auch als  Erwachsene manchmal wünschen. Die Antworten auf diese und weitere Fragen bekommt ihr in  Episode #79 des Podcasts, in dem ihr das Thema bestimmt. Mit dem einzigartigen Airy  und dem unverwechselbaren Moerdsch. 

Wer entscheidet eigentlich, worüber wir sprechen? Teoman Tonn weiß, wie Geschichten groß werden. Als Musikjournalist arbeitete er bereits beim Rolling Stone und Musikexpress und bewegt sich zwischen Kultur, Aufmerksamkeit und Algorithmus. Anlässlich seines großen Interviews mit Marteria sprechen wir, teils hitzig, über die Zukunft des Musikjournalismus, den Druck von Social Media und die Frage, ob heute noch Menschen oder längst Algorithmen entscheiden, was relevant ist. Außerdem diskutieren wir: Warum Künstler*innen überhaupt noch Interviews geben sollten Ob Content Creator*innen Musiker*innen einen Schritt voraus sind Wie kriege ich die Aufmerksamkeit der Leute ohne cringe zu sein Wie viel Rage Bait Medien brauchen Warum Print vielleicht tot ist Ob man ganz auf Social Media verzichten kann Und ob wir alle den Algorithmus unterschätzen Was Musikjournalismus heute leisten muss  Ein kurzweiliges Gespräch über Aufmerksamkeit, Relevanz und die Geschichten hinter den Geschichten. Viel Spaß beim Hören! Folgt „Hip Hop Lebt“, um keine Folge zu verpassen, und lasst eine Bewertung da, wenn euch die Episode gefallen hat! – Wir gehen auf Hip Hop Lebt-Live Tour 2026! Tickets unter ⁠https://florida-touring.de/artist/hip-hop-lebt⁠ 28.09.2026 Nürnberg - mit Alice Dee29.09.2026 München13.10.2026 Braunschweig14.10.2026 Osnabrück18.10.2026 Köln16.11.2026 Leipzig - mit HeXer 17.11.2026 Berlin Gast: https://www.instagram.com/thisisteo/ @hiphoplebt_podcast⁠@julia.backslash⁠ Eine Produktion von BosePark Productions GmbH www.bosepark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wenn's ums Geld geht, hört man vor allem in der Musikindustrie viele Halbwahrheiten. Begriffe wie „Verlag“, „GEMA“ und „Vorschuss“ hat man schon hundertmal gehört. Aber Hand aufs Herz: Verstehst du wirklich, was dahintersteckt? Falls du jemals einen Song geschrieben, produziert, veröffentlicht oder dich gefragt hast, wie du damit Geld verdienst: dann ist diese Folge Pflichtprogramm. Zu Gast ist Verlagschefin Alex Ziem (Head of Believe Music Publishing Germany). Sie gehört zu DEN Expertinnen im deutschsprachigen Raum und hat in ihrer Karriere bereits mit Künstler*innen wie Dardan, Leony, Samra, Jazeek, Loredana und Kerstin Ott gearbeitet. Alex macht eines der komplexesten Themen der Musikbranche überraschend verständlich: Urheberrecht, Musikverlage und GEMA, ohne trockene Theorie und mit einer guten Portion Humor. Und das muss man erstmal schaffen.  Alex und Julia sprechen darüber: Wie Vorschüsse berechnet werden und wie gute Verhandlungen funktionieren Was ein Musikverlag eigentlich macht und ab wann du einen “brauchst” Wie viel Geld vielen Künstler*innen entgeht, ohne dass sie es merken Welche Rechte ein Verlag verwaltet Warum es so viele verschiedene Player in der Musikindustrie gibt Warum Frauen in Führungspositionen der Branche oft zusätzliche Hürden überwinden müssen Alex bringt über ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung aus Unternehmen wie Sony Music und Universal Music mit und erklärt alles so verständlich, dass auch Menschen außerhalb der Branche sofort mitkommen. Eine Folge für Songwriter*innen, Produzent*innen, Künstler*innen und alle, die endlich nachvollziehbar verstehen wollen, wie das Geschäft hinter der Musik funktioniert. Und eins können wir dir versprechen: Alles, was du über Musikverlage wissen musst, hörst du in dieser Folge. Wenn dir das Gespräch gefällt, abonniere „Hip Hop Lebt“ und hinterlasse uns eine Bewertung in deiner Podcast-App. Das hilft enorm, damit noch mehr Menschen diese Gespräche entdecken. – Wir gehen auf Hip Hop Lebt-Live Tour 2026! Tickets unter ⁠https://florida-touring.de/artist/hip-hop-lebt⁠ 28.09.2026 Nürnberg - mit Alice Dee29.09.2026 München13.10.2026 Braunschweig14.10.2026 Osnabrück18.10.2026 Köln16.11.2026 Leipzig - mit HeXer 17.11.2026 Berlin Gast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-ziem-a028aa100/ @hiphoplebt_podcast⁠@julia.backslash⁠ Eine Produktion von BosePark Productions GmbH www.bosepark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Es gibt Orte in der Galaxis, an denen Wissen nicht gelehrt, sondern verborgen wird. Orte, an denen uralte Lehren nur hinter verschlossenen Türen weitergegeben werden. Rituale, die im Verborgenen stattfinden. Und Mächte, deren Ursprung selbst erfahrene Machtnutzer nur schwer begreifen.Diese Folge führt uns noch tiefer in die Welt der Hexer, Okkultisten und vergessenen Kulte. Dorthin, wo die Grenzen zwischen Glaube, Wahnsinn und Macht verschwimmen.Willst du mehr über die dunklen Geheimnisse der Galaxis erfahren?Dann schalte wieder ein – bei Datacrons!Überall, wo es Podcasts gibt.--------------------Website: https://www.datacronspodcast.deE-Mail: info@datacronspodcast.dePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/datacronsSteady: https://steady.de/datacrons

“Sonne und Schmerz” heißt Gretas Debütalbum und sie bewegt sich damit irgendwo zwischen Indie, Pop und Hip Hop-Vibes. Welche Bedeutung hat Schmerz für sie und ist Verletzlichkeit das neue Cool? Darüber sprechen wir heute.  Sie war Live-Support bei Cro und Fabian Römer, singt und schreibt mit Clueso und arbeitet im Studio mit Max Richard Leßmann an ihren eigenen Texten. Mit Podcast-Host Julia spricht sie über die Zusammenarbeit mit ihnen und was sie in ihrer jungen Karriere bereits für Learnings mitgenommen hat!   Greta ist nicht nur eine begnadete Multi-Instrumentalistin an Saxophon und Klavier, sondern hat auch die Business-Seite durch ihr Studium im Musikmanagement von Grund auf gelernt. Diese seltene Kombination aus purer Intuition und strategischem Wissen macht ihre Perspektive so wertvoll für jeden, der im Kreativbereich Fuß fassen will. Wir blicken tief in den Entstehungsprozess ihres Albums „Sonne und Schmerz“: Warum der Song „Chaos im Kopf“ erst durch eine persönliche Krise entstehen konnte. Die Wahrheit über den Druck der Musikindustrie und den „Hype“ um Newcomer. Wie sie zu ihrem Management gekommen ist und jetzt bewusst ohne Label Musik veröffentlicht.  Warum Greta fast Schauspielerin geworden wäre und was COVID damit zu tun hat  Abonniert den Podcast in eurer Podcast-App und lasst uns gerne eine Bewertung da, wenn euch Gretas Geschichte inspiriert hat! – Wir gehen auf Hip Hop Lebt-Live Tour 2026! Tickets unter ⁠https://florida-touring.de/artist/hip-hop-lebt⁠ Termine: 28.09.2026 Nürnberg - mit Alice Dee29.09.2026 München13.10.2026 Braunschweig14.10.2026 Osnabrück18.10.2026 Köln16.11.2026 Leipzig - mit HeXer 17.11.2026 Berlin Gast: https://www.instagram.com/gretamusic/ @hiphoplebt_podcast⁠ ⁠@julia.backslash⁠ Eine Produktion von BosePark Productions GmbH www.bosepark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ein Jahr nach dem Schillah-Diss spricht der Leipziger Rapper HeXer bei Hip Hop Lebt mit Julia über einen Wendepunkt seiner Karriere. Zwischen einem Anwaltsschreiben, Hate und Drohungen blickt er auf die Folgen des Tracks zurück – und darauf, ob der Beef ihm letztlich genutzt hat und wie seine öffentliche Kritik bei Schillah angekommen ist.   Wie kam es überhaupt zu dem Diss und was ist seitdem passiert? Wie haben beide es geschafft, sich einander anzunähern und eine Basis von gegenseitigem Austausch zu schaffen?  Er nimmt uns außerdem mit auf seinen Weg vom Internat des Thomanerchors hin zum Battlerap. Es geht um die psychologischen Hintergründe und Schattenseiten von Elite-Institutionen wie dem Thomanerchor einordnen und die Komplexität der ostdeutschen Identität jenseits von Klischees. Außerdem sprechen sie darüber, wie politisch Rap sein kann (oder muss), wieviel Haltung Hörer*innen vertragen und wie Künstler*innen den Spagat zwischen Haltung und Social-Media-Relevanz schaffen. Wenn dir das Gespräch gefällt, dann abonnier Hip Hop Lebt in deiner Podcast-App und lass uns eine Bewertung da – das hilft uns riesig, weiterhin diese Themen groß zu machen! – Wir gehen auf Hip Hop Lebt-Live Tour 2026! Tickets unter ⁠https://florida-touring.de/artist/hip-hop-lebt⁠ Termine: 28.09.2026 Nürnberg - mit Alice Dee 29.09.2026 München 13.10.2026 Braunschweig 14.10.2026 Osnabrück 18.10.2026 Köln 16.11.2026 Leipzig - mit HeXer 17.11.2026 Berlin – Links:Gast: https://www.instagram.com/hexer_official/ @hiphoplebt_podcast⁠ ⁠@julia.backslash⁠ Eine Produktion von BosePark Productions GmbH www.bosepark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lange Zeit war Flora Winkler die „Mitläuferin“, ein Chamäleon, das sich jedem Umfeld angepasst hat. Heute hat sie gelernt, sich nicht mehr zu verbiegen – beruflich wie privat. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann führt sie eine eigene Produktionsfirma “Pakt”, während sie gleichzeitig Mutter ist und den Spagat zwischen Set-Leben und Familienalltag meistert. In dieser Folge spricht sie über ihren Weg vom Hardcore-Umfeld in die Hip-Hop-Szene, ihre Wurzeln im Kosovo, das Aufwachsen in der deutschen Provinz und die Entscheidung gegen ein klassisches 9to5-Leben. Wir sprechen über die Realität der Selbstständigkeit in der Kreativbranche: wirtschaftliche Unsicherheiten (vor allem im schwachen Q1), Existenzängste und die Herausforderung, sich eine eigene Identität aufzubauen, ohne es allen recht machen zu wollen. Außerdem gibt sie Einblicke hinter die Kulissen großer Produktionen: von spektakulären Drehs und Autos in die Luft jagen bis hin zum ungeschönten Alltag als Mutter und Unternehmerin – inklusive bürokratischer Hürden. Eine Folge über Haltung, Selbstfindung und den Mut, den eigenen Weg zu gehen. Abonniert den Podcast in eurer Podcast-App und lasst uns eine Bewertung da, wenn ihr aus dem Gespräch was mitgenommen habt. Ihr habt Feedback? Schreibt's in die Kommentare!  – Wir gehen auf Hip Hop Lebt-Live Tour 2026! Tickets unter ⁠https://florida-touring.de/artist/hip-hop-lebt⁠ Termine: 28.09.2026 Nürnberg - mit Alice Dee 29.09.2026 München 13.10.2026 Braunschweig 14.10.2026 Osnabrück 18.10.2026 Köln 16.11.2026 Leipzig - mit HeXer 17.11.2026 Berlin  – Links:Gast: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flora-winkler-953b271a0/ https://pakt.info/ @hiphoplebt_podcast⁠ ⁠@julia.backslash⁠ Eine Produktion von BosePark Productions GmbH www.bosepark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Du denkst, du kennst seine Geschichte, aber stimmt das wirklich? Acht Stunden am Fließband, um nachts den nächsten Rap-Klassiker auf der PlayStation zu bauen. In dieser Folge mit Deutschrap-Urgestein B-Tight erfahrt ihr, dass der Weg an die Spitze selten geradlinig verläuft. Bobby spricht offen wie nie darüber, warum er heute vom ersten Beat bis zum fertigen Videoschnitt alles in Eigenregie übernimmt und wie er sich diese Skills über sechs Jahre erarbeitet hat. In den Nullerjahren hat er als Teil von Aggro Berlin ausm MV die deutsche Musikbranche auf den Kopf gestellt, aber was in der Zwischenzeit passiert ist und was steht an?  B-Tight bringt die Erfahrung aus über zwei Jahrzehnten im Musikgeschäft mit – von den Anfängen, über Royal Bunker und Aggro Berlin bis zu Platz-1-Alben, die Trennung von Aggro und der kompletten Unabhängigkeit mit seinem diesjährigen Comeback-Album “Bestes Stück“. Er teilt seine ehrliche Sicht auf die Branche, räumt mit Mythen über das Leben als Rap-Star auf und erklärt, warum er trotz riesiger Erfolge nie den Boden unter den Füßen verloren hat. Wir blicken zurück auf die Ära im Märkischen Viertel, diskutieren die Schwierigkeiten bei Major-Zusammenarbeiten und quatschen darüber, wie sich das Mindset im Hip Hop über die Jahre verändert hat. Obendrauf gibt es exklusive Einblicke in seine aktuelle Arbeitsweise, warum er heute lieber mit frischem Kopf produziert, statt alten Trends hinterherzurennen und was ihn privat umtreibt. Abonniert den Podcast und bewertet uns in eurer Podcast-App, um keine Folge von Hip Hop Lebt zu verpassen! – Wir gehen auf Hip Hop Lebt-Live Tour 2026! Tickets unter ⁠https://florida-touring.de/artist/hip-hop-lebt⁠ 28.09.2026 Nürnberg - mit Alice Dee29.09.2026 München13.10.2026 Braunschweig14.10.2026 Osnabrück18.10.2026 Köln16.11.2026 Leipzig - mit HeXer 17.11.2026 Berlin Gast: https://www.instagram.com/b_tight/ @hiphoplebt_podcast⁠@julia.backslash⁠ Eine Produktion von BosePark Productions GmbH www.bosepark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zwischen Tourstress, Gesellschaftskritik und dem ewigen Kampf mit sich selbst: HeXer spricht so ehrlich wie kaum ein Rapper in Deutschland gerade. Warum ihn Politik im Rap abfuckt, wie er mit Hate umgeht und wieso Introvertiertheit im Game oft wie Schwäche behandelt wird. Vom Thomanerchor bis Anti-Krieg-Tracks — der Mann macht keine Musik für TikTok-Clips, sondern für Leute mit Frust im Kopf. Roh, unbequem und ohne PR-Maske.

Sie war Deutschlands Beste. Dreimal Handballerin des Jahres. Beim BVB gelang ihr der Sprung in die Nationalmannschaft. Heute ist Clara Woltering Torwarttrainerin bei Borussia Dortmunds Handball-Damen. Natürlich fiebert sie dem Saisonfinale entgegen: Holt der BVB tatsächlich das Double?! Aber Clara Woltering hat längst auch eine zweite Leidenschaft neben dem Sport: die Landwirtschaft. Im Kreis Coesfeld ist sie die Chefin eines Bauernhofs. Heißt: Ihre Woche hat sieben Arbeitstage. Wie sie es schafft, Traktor und Torwarttraining unter einen Hut zu kriegen, erzählt Clara in unserem Sonderformat „Flutlicht & Flipcharts“. Mehr als 60 Minuten – also mehr als ein ganzes Handballspiel – nimmt sie sich Zeit, um mit Podcast-Host Christoph Bökamp über Champions-League-Erfolge zu sprechen, die mit Pyrotechnik und Cola gefeiert wurden. Über das harte Training mit Handball-Ikone Andreas Thiel, aka „der Hexer“. Und über die mögliche Krönung der aktuellen Bundesliga-Saison. „Flutlicht & Flipcharts“ ist ein Sonderformat im offiziellen Podcast von Borussia Dortmund, in dem wir alle zwei Wochen BVB-Mitarbeitende vorstellen: ihren Job, ihren Antrieb, wie sie ticken und was sie beschäftigt.

Over the course of our latest season, we've become friends with a vampire, hung out with baby Geralt, read a book by a bard, savored some fish soup, took a detour into Shondaland, drunk whiskey from a gargoyle and barely survived an encounter with 99 Bananas. Together, we've made some great memories (while destroying a few brain cells), but sadly, it's time to say goodbye as our season has reached its end. But before we head off down the path, we're stopping for one final look at The Witcher's fourth season. What did we like and what did we not care for? What surprised us and what do we expect to see in season five? We each pick our favorite and least favorite costumes, songs, whiskeys and episodes (you'll never guess which one made both lists) and choose a Kaer Moron for the season, all while enjoying three of our favorite recent bourbons. The bar may be closing for the night, but first we're breaking out the good stuff. Care to join us for one more round?

Dearest gentle listener, on this first day of April, it is this author's sincerest pleasure to welcome you once again to the noble kingdom of Shondaland for an afternoon of…particularly strong tea and lively conversation. Our subject this week? Why none other than the latest events concerning the Bridgerton household, particularly the recent gossip surrounding second son Benedict and his new wife. Our guest of honor for this truly once—er, twice-in-a-lifetime event is none other than our dear friend and patron, the Viscountess Lucy J Robyn of the noble households of YouTube and Twitch. We hope you will enjoy the proceedings, but do heed this most delicate of warnings: those arriving in hope of familiarizing themselves with the recent exploits of that infamous rake Geralt of Rivia may find themselves in unfamiliar company. Should that prove to be you, we suggest simply asking your server to make your tea a “double.” Just ensure you do not do this so often that you besmirch your standing in society. Poor decisions like that are, as they say, best left up to us. Keep up with Lucy by following her on Twitch, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram at @lucyjrobyn.

This week, we're side questing into the world of It's Not a Cult, the new novel written by our favorite on-screen bard, Joey Batey. Since books are better with booze, the whiskey flows generously as we unpack everything the novel has to say about obsessive fandom, mob behavior, found families, experiencing life through screens and ice lollies (though we may need your help with that last one). We also tackle the tough, yet impossible to ignore questions: How much of this book is meant to be reflective of Joey's life? What's up with the ending? And why the heck isn't this thing available in the United States? Don't look for clear answers…or anything clear, really. But we do reveal the one thing the ridiculously multi-talented Joey Batey can't yet do. So take that, Bard!

Our latest side quest is sure to appeal to all swipes—er, types! When we first discussed Reigns: The Witcher, the new “swipe 'em up” mobile game from CDPR, Nerial and Devolver Digital, we failed to answer one very important question: which member of the Whiskey with Witcher crew can survive for the longest in the game after drinking copious amounts of alcohol? Well, you're about to find out! Recorded a few days after Reigns: The Witcher's release, we each take a spin until three things become clear. First, we probably should have practiced a lot more. Second, battling is really hard when you're drinking cask-strength whiskey. And three, this is the wildest episode we've recorded in quite some time. Enjoy!

A great story is truly timeless. However, since “A Question of Price” is pretty mid at best, we're giving it a little less than 90 minutes. In our newest side quest, we're returning to the world of Witcher comics to discuss Dark Horse's adaptation of the Andrzej Sapkowski short story, determining if this recent graphic novel has anything new to offer besides some pretty art. (In fairness, it's VERY pretty art.) Does the story that introduced The Witcher's Law of Surprise still hold some surprises of its own? Does the return of “Headband Geralt” hit differently after Crossroads of Ravens? And does Calanthe bring that milf energy and thirst for Geralt that she has in other versions of this story? Sharpen your swords and don your doublets, we're returning to Cintra!

This week, we're stealing a couple hours of your time to discuss The Rats: A Witcher Tale, the prequel movie that dropped at the same time as Season 4 and is designed to be watched after it…despite taking place well before. (The Witcher's up to its timeline shenanigans again, it seems.) Paired with the perfectly-themed Master of the Thieves Guild Blended Bourbon by Quest's End Whiskey, we keep things loose, lively and liquidated as we unpack the plots—meaning both the film's narrative and the Rats' plot to steal loads of cash—and try to figure out just what happened to this thing behind the scenes. Also, we come out in favor of bathing with a drunken Dolph Lundgren, debate the role of cephalopods in sex dens and reveal why when it comes to spider women, most movies just like to tease.

Mitschnitt DRITTER TEIL Vorlesung des Ethnologen und Anthropologen Fritz Kramer. 2005 gehalten an der HfbK in Hamburg. Die Vorlesung hieß: Figuren des Bösen. Kunst, Kult, Glamour Diese Mitschnitte wurden vor 20 Jahren von Silke Silkeborg mit einem Kasettenrekorder gemacht. Die Qualität der Aufnahme ist bescheiden, Menschen die Kasettenrecorder kennen, wissen außerdem, dass sich einige hektische Sekunden ergeben beim umdrehen oder auswechseln des Bands – diese Teile des Vortrags fehlen darum. Im Verlauf der ersten halben Stunde zieht, grollend und einmal vernehmbar donnernd ein Gewitter auf, sehr passend zum Thema der Erscheinungsformen Gottes und aller seiner Engel und Teufel. Es geht um Zwischenwesen, Hexen, Hexer, das Häßliche, Definitionen des Guten und Bösen, sowie das subversiv Böse. Die Zwischenfragen der Studierenden sind nicht zu verstehen, die Antworten sind in dieser Aufzeichnung aber zum Teil erhalten, so dass der Vortrag vereinzelt zu springen scheint, was aber lediglich an der Beantwortung der Zwischenfragen liegt. Musik: Sven Lütgen „Marbles“ Literatur von Michail Bulgakov, »Der Meister und Margarita« (daraus das fabelhafte Kapitel mit der Flugsalbe)

Mark Kilroy und seine Kumpels wollen in Mexiko einfach nur eine gute Zeit haben und Spring Break feiern. Doch dann ist der 21-Jährige plötzlich verschwunden und niemand ahnt, dass dahinter ein grausamer Hexer steckt... Zusammen mit seiner österreichischen Podcast-Kollegin Franziska Singer spricht Philipp über einen gruseligen Kult, Drogenkartelle und tödliche Rituale. +++ Produzent und Host: Philipp Fleiter Mischung und Schnitt: Christoph Scheidel - 79 Sound Redaktionelle Mitarbeit: Lea Jager Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von Julep Media: sales@julep.de

With so much of the world focused on games right now, it seemed only natural for us to do the same and the results are pure off-the-rails gold. (If they gave medals for going on random tangents, we'd be the competitors to beat.) In this new side quest, we discuss Reigns: The Witcher, the just-announced Witcher mobile game releasing later this month, before we deep dive into all the recent rumors about a possible new Witcher 3 DLC. Could they be true, and if so, what would we like to see? We consider the pros and cons of releasing DLC for a game that's now over a decade old before we wrap up with Valerie's thoughts on The Conqueror's Witcher Virtual Challenge and why she may never make it out of Velen. Oh, and we wind up talking about sex cards. Because of course we do.

It's been a remarkable ride, but The Witcher's fourth season has finally reached its end and it's going out with a splash! (As in river water, not whiskey. We're not THAT drunk.) With Geralt and co. looking to cross the Yaruga, we open up a bottle of Flatboat Kentucky Straight Single Barrel Bourbon to help them on their journey. Unlike our favorite witcher, no arrows are shot at us as we discuss the fast-paced finale, not even when we rant about what may be Valerie's least favorite Yen outfit so far, tear into the utterly nonsensical monster fight and roll our eyes at the fact that Nimue is still going on about destiny while possibly traumatizing a child. More positively, we welcome Milva back to the show (seriously, girl, where did you go?), declare our allegiance to Queen Meve and wonder if the Rats should have reconsidered that offer Bonhart made them. It's an unforgettable discussion full of twists, turns and the occasional movie rec, as we say goodbye to our favorite fantasy franchise for another season!

With Season 4's seventh episode offering a break from the action, it felt like the perfect time for a smoke—as in a seriously peated Islay scotch! Geralt may be the one struggling with the actual monster this week, but Ardbeg's Wee Beastie proves formidable as well…or at least its tasting notes do, which nearly prove to be too much for Valerie. We also find we have questions for Yen and her crazy glamping tent, ponder whether Ciri and Mistle broke up and we all just missed it, and discuss the merits of sleeping with rusalkas. (It might be fun, but probably not in a swamp.) Plus, we say farewell to some great characters, agree yet again on the episode's Kaer Moron and get a bit extra with our post-credits outtake!

Fortify the walls, ready your defenses and for heaven's sake, be careful where you swing that hammer—this week we're talking about Season 4's action-packed sixth episode! With Yennefer leading the charge at Montecalvo, we're paying tribute to Anya Chalotra with a bottle of Nirvana Indian Single Malt Whisky and a discussion that asks all the hard questions: Why doesn't Philippa just use magic? How did we wind up with druids? Was Vilgefortz's magical facelift worth it? (We may think so, but we doubt the mages who sacrificed themselves for it agree.) And what the heck is that gunk that's in everyone's hair anyhow? We also discuss the episode's many deaths, question what some sorceresses wear into battle and explain why a little child neglect goes a long way when it comes to Leo Bonhart.

We hope you brought your appetite…for drunken discussion! We're back with our first episode of 2026, where we're diving into Season 4's celebration of camping out (both literally and figuratively) and baring your soul over a bowl of fish soup. Accompanied by a bottle of True Story Finished Bourbon, we share some surprisingly strong opinions about the episode's infamous musical interlude, declare our undying love for random nonsense, and explain how while he may no longer drink blood, Regis clearly has no problem drinking Marvel's milkshake. We also debate whether sick = sexy when it comes to Jaskier, formally declare that Milva's the smartest person in the room and actually agree on a Kaer Moron for once. It's a tasty, tantalizing talk about the most mouthwatering episode of the season that's guaranteed to leave you hungry for everything to come. (Note to self: In the future, don't write these episode descriptions before you've had dinner.)

If you're looking for spoilers, we're serving them straight up! Our discussion of “Crossroads of Ravens” continues as we discuss Geralt's shocking quest to…well, that would be telling. But be warned that the entire novel is fair game this week as we unpack the details of the book's pivotal final act. But first, we share some history about Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon (did you know it was once the most popular bourbon in the United States?) before we refill our glasses and drink deeply of this surprisingly good value-priced whiskey and of Geralt's youthful exploits, both of which left us dizzy and wanting more. Plus, we answer a few listener questions about the book, pick our Kaer Morons and offer up a pair of toasts…all while managing to stay mostly clear and coherent, despite having to say the names “Vrai Natteravn” and “Estevan Trillo da Cunha” a few too many times.

Before Dandelion. Before Ciri. Before Blaviken and Brokilon and baths with Yennefer. Before Geralt found himself following destiny and doing all the impressive things for which he's known, he was a fresh-faced teen stumbling through life, making poor decisions and hanging with people of questionable reputation. (Guess which version we find ourselves relating to!) “Crossroads of Ravens” is the new Witcher novel by author Andrzej Sapkowski that focuses on Geralt's first year on the path. In this first of two episodes discussing the book, we uncap a bottle of Early Times Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon before engaging in a fairly spoiler-free conversation on important literary topics like Geralt getting his first leather jacket, possibly getting his v-card punched and whether the second time's the charm when it comes to fighting strigas. Or would that be the first…? Prequels are confusing, guys!

Zum 2. Advent gibt es was Neues - vom Hexer und von uns: Dies ist unsere letzte Besprechung eine Rialto-Wallace-Verfilmung, aber noch nicht unsere letzte Podcast-Folge! Es geht um Neujahrstraditionen, gefährliche Tiger und nie entstandene Filme. Viel Spaß und einen schönen Advent. Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum - Peter Thomas - Spectre Eröffnungsszene - das Boot Arriflex Kamera - Schnitte in Rope -Interview Hitchcock - Gen V - Andor - Jingle All the Way - Luther Vandross This is Christmas - Rummelpott - Neujahrsanblasen - Goldfinger - Ebook Englisch - Tripple Wixx - Joachim Kramp zu Hexer 3 - Olsen Zwillinge - Edgar Wallace Gesamtedition - N.S.Y.N.C Hauptquartier - Fahrkarte schießen - Paul Hardcastle - Teddy Naumann - 23 - Bechdel-Test - Benjamin rettet den Zoo - Hörspiel Maritim - Hörspiel Europa - Edgar Wallace bei Projekt Gutenberg - The Complete Works of Edgar Wallace - White Collar - Mission Impossible Maske

We're saying goodbye to Sigismund Dijkstra the best way we know how—with a bottle of actor Graham McTavish's very own whiskey and a lively discussion of his final Season 4 episode! Over glasses of The Warchief Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon by McTavish Spirits, we consider whether the conniving spymaster may have finally been outplayed…and whether the hopes and dreams of Radskier shippers have been crushed in the process. Plus, Valerie wants to see the receipts when it comes to Francesca's claims, Tim can't tell his Vesemirs from his Vizimirs and we both think Mistle and Ciri REALLY need to work on their pet names. Give it a listen…FOR REDANIA!

In this discussion of Season 4's third episode, we somberly discuss the tragic death of—um, who? Beata? Who the heck is Beata? Sadly, the young refugee was struck down just as we were getting to know…well, pretty much anything about her. But that's okay, we have plenty of other things to discuss over our bottle of Hye-Land 12-Year Single Malt Armenian Whiskey. Like how Regis is clearly just a regular, ordinary human that just happens to have remarkable pain tolerance. And how wearing a bra on the outside of your dress may actually be quite practical. And how you really should aspire to do more with your magical abilities than to be turned into portal goo. But mostly how disappointed we were that Geralt of Rawvia and Yennefer of Bangerberg didn't actually use that unicorn they had on stage. But hey, we DID get the debut of Leo Bonhart, who mercilessly took the life of—wait, what was that Witcher's name again?

What's better than getting a chance to meet a Witcher author? How about meeting two? When Whiskey with Witcher Special Correspondent Rebekah Rodriguez-Lynn heard that Andrzej Sapkowski and Joey Batey—whose debut novel, “It's Not a Cult,” was just released in the UK—were both embarking on book tours at the same time, she couldn't resist a trip overseas. And we couldn't resist having her on the podcast to tell us all about it! What was it like meeting and hanging out with Batey's fans? How does he balance acting, writing and performing with his band? And is Sapkowski really as crotchety as people seem to think? Plus, Rebekah reveals what the Witcher creator thinks about the book's English translation, why he doesn't have favorite characters and whether “Crossroads of Ravens” is likely to be the last Witcher novel. The answers just might surprise you!

Season 4's sophomore episode features some thieving Rats, a wandering Yen and a totally normal, not at all strange barber surgeon named Regis. Played by a scene-stealing Laurence Fishburne, Regis is also a home distiller and the reason we sought out a bottle of the gothic af Von Payne Black Blended Whiskey to pair this one with. (The fact that it also looks a little bit like blood is just a coincidence, we swear.) While we both agree that the newest member of Geralt's hansa is a delight, we're not at all aligned when it comes to choosing our favorite member of the Rats, deciding whether someone should give Jaskier a sword and counting up this week's “Hmms.” But we're still both very confused about what's going on with Geralt's pants, so at least there's that. Track: Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata and Fugue in Dm, BWV 565 Provided by Classical Music Copyright Free [https://tinyurl.com/visit-cmcf] Watch: https://youtu.be/jTN6ibiJ9bA?si=I_JwpFii-e_OtGDD

Season 4 has finally arrived and we're welcoming it back in grand style with this look at its first episode—the good (hello, Liam…), the bad (…and Nimue…), and the WTF (…uh, Keira?!?). Over a bottle of Starward Two-Fold, Tim proudly redeclares his love for Milva, while Valerie finds much to appreciate in new character Stefan Skellen…even if she keeps getting him mixed up with Stellan Skarsgård. We also debate the merits of blood splatters, get to the bottom of Yen's portaling problem and settle the question about which actor looks better in Geralt's wig. Plus, we bring back our “hmm” count, elaborate on some book differences and shoot some terrible banana liqueur that haunts our nightmares to this day. In short, it's a truly generous pour of an episode…and we're just getting started! Hold music: "Local Forecast - Slower" by Kevin MacLeod

The following preview episode has been approved for drunken audiences. Yes, we're back, Witcher fans, and just in time for the debut of The Witcher's fourth season! But before we get into the episodes, we're filling our glasses and offering up some thoughts, opinions and sassy speculation on just what may await us. With Liam Hemsworth as our new Geralt and Laurence Fishburne vamping it up as Regis, there's much to be excited about…and perhaps a few reasons for concern. We discuss both as we break down the season four trailer, zoom in on some recent key art (fix your hair, Ciri!) and discuss why sometimes a typo is just a typo. Plus, we explain our plan—or what passes for one around here—for our new podcast season. We're hoping it's our best one yet, so make sure you're subscribed and that your bar's fully stocked because you won't want to miss a second of it!

On this week's main podcast, Manuel Veth and Matt Ford sit down to break down what has been an exciting matchday eight in the Bundesliga. The two start the show by discussing Borussia Dortmund vs. Köln and the emergence of young, up-and-coming star Saïd El Mala. They then move on to discuss Bayern star Lennart Karl. Should both El Mala and Karl be called up by Nagelsmann? Also on this pod, Manu explains the term Hexer and the two discuss anecdotes about Hansa Rostock. Enjoy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There comes a time in the creation of every masterwork where the artist must put down their tools and declare the work done. And whaddya know, the same is true for drunken podcast seasons about art as well! We're finishing up our comics and animation season (while finishing up what's left of our favorite recent whiskeys) with some final thoughts on the topic. And to make sure they're as clear, concise and clever as possible, we start things off by doing a review shot...that somehow turns into two. Fortunately, we manage to keep our heads, if not exactly our dignity, for everything that follows, as we unpack what we enjoyed about The Witcher comics and animated movies and what we'd like to see going forward. Plus, we pick a few favorites and least favorites, offer some unsolicited advice and decide that what we really want to see is a crossover involving Geralt's horse and...well, you should just listen. Hold music: "Local Forecast - Slower" by Kevin MacLeod

Our humor may be juvenile, but this week we're going all the back to grade school! We've locked up the liquor cabinet and broken out the Welch's juice and fruit snacks for a (mostly) family friendly conversation about The Little Witcher, the ridiculously cute new graphic novel drawn by Giada Carboni and written by the talented folks at CD Projekt Red. Is this new hardcover strictly for the kids? Or could it actually be aimed at their parents? Either way, the book's a must-read and this episode is a must-listen as we unpack some of The Little Witcher's unexpectedly resonant themes, consider the possibility that the Welch's founder may have been Santa Claus and discover that Tim was surprisingly straight-laced as a kid..at least when it came to his Oreos.

We're taking you from the streets of Dallas all the way to the mountains of Kovir in our last side quest of the season. Newly returned from a trip to Texas, we discuss why we were there (it involves a bit of Witcher and a whole lot of whiskey) before we tear into this year's Witcher-less Tudum. After that, we enter the world of gaming with a ten-year tribute to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and why even now we just can't say no to Cerys. Finally, we wrap things up with a deep dive into the gorgeous new Witcher 4 tech demo in which we savor the breathtaking graphics as well as Ciri's newfound sassiness. It's a fun, free flowing episode that unlike a certain recent streaming live event, is filled to the brim with Witcher goodness! Hold music: "Local Forecast - Slower" by Kevin MacLeod

What happens when you mix whisky with wine? You get something a lot like this week's episode in which we discuss, decode and deliriously debate writer Bartosz Sztybor's most recent and possibly final Witcher comic series, The Witcher: Corvo Bianco. Set within the idyllic vineyards of Toussaint, it's a feisty little farewell of a story and at five issues, it's a generous pour. So, settle in as we open a bottle of The Daisen Japanese Blended Whisky and touch on topics such as our love of Duchess Anna Henrietta, our confusion over Yennefer's motives (and physics defying abilities in the bedroom), our discovery of what it means when the “tatties have goon o'wer the side,” and why you should always, always keep the cuffs on.

In 2021, Witcher fan Ja'Nya Hashi found themself flying overseas to spend four days at The Witcher School, the long-running, now sadly defunct Witcher Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) experience set at a remote castle in Poland. Was dressing up and pretending to be a Witcher-in-training something that was thrilling, confusing...or just a whole lot of cringe? In our newest side quest, we welcome Nya to our studio to find out! Over a couple of Old Fashioneds, Nya discusses their Witcher School experience, from sneaking around the castle's secret passages late at night, to the surprisingly terrifying Nekker hunt, to surviving the oddly relaxing Trial of the Grasses. It's a fascinating, fun glimpse at a Witcher experience unlike any other—where survival (at least for your character) isn't always guaranteed.

This week, we're heading to “The Edge of the World” and to the limits of good taste, as we take on Dark Horse's most recent short story adaptation. This is the tale that taught us how elves like to hold grudges, sylvans enjoy playing with balls, and the people of Lower Posada really love their weed. We, on the other hand, are sticking with whiskey—Hudson Whiskey NY's “This is Your Favorite Whiskey,” to be specific. Yes, that's actually its name, and no, it doesn't prove to be our favorite whiskey. But that's okay since this short story isn't our favorite either, though it does prompt discussions over whether “bats” and “batses” are the same thing, if we ever wear togas around the house, and whether Geralt should really be associating with muppets.

Who's ready for another round? Having now seen The Witcher's second animated movie, we thought it would be fun to revisit its first one, 2021's Nightmare of the Wolf—and we brought new viewer Producer Sean along for the ride! How does this Vesemir-starring prequel hold up four years and two show seasons later? Does it still feel like The Witcher now that we've gotten a better feel for the franchise? And what's up with Geralt's hair? (Sadly, we don't yet have an answer for that last one.) Plus, to accompany this second viewing, Sean's made an all-new whiskey pairing…with a twist. Clean W by CleanCo is the first non-alcoholic whiskey we've sampled on the podcast, though if you think going the zero-proof route means we're any less unhinged, think again. Hold music: "Local Forecast - Slower" by Kevin MacLeod

It was touch and go for a moment, but we've just about recovered from our first dive into The Witcher: Classic Collection. And that's a good thing because it's time to finish the book! The second three chapters are all based on classic Witcher short stories, so at least we know what we're in for…or so we thought! Why is that knight riding his horse up a giant stone dildo? Is that an Edgar Allan Poe cameo? What's up with the guy and his magic cat? And don't even get us going on the descriptively named cobbler in the final story! At least there's whisky this time around—the Icelandic Flóki Single Malt, which proves to be every bit the wild ride as the book we've paired it with.

This week, we travel back to 1993 as we dive into The Witcher: Classic Collection, a new graphic novel compilation of Geralt's earliest comic book adventures. And since neither of us were old enough to drink in the early '90s, we're discussing this book sober! Well, the first half of it at any rate, which proves to be an unwise choice because the first two stories…aren't great. How does an oversized, non-speaking earwig have its own gang of thieves? What is Dandelion doing hanging out with a bunch of sheep? And do not get us started on how Geralt got his famous white hair! Be smarter than us and pour yourself a strong one before hitting play, as we navigate this weird, wild and at times strangely homoerotic Witcher world.

We've read The Witcher: Ronin and we have questions! Sadly, we don't know any actual ronin that we can approach for answers, but we do know someone with “ronin” in her Instagram name (which is basically the same thing, right?). This week, we welcome back our good friend Gosia, aka Ronin of Rivia, for a deep dive into the world of the Witcher manga. How much do witchers actually have in common with ronin samurai? Why is a yuki onna the perfect adversary for this version of Geralt? And are there any Japanese monsters she'd have liked to see? Plus, she reveals some intriguing details hidden within CDPR's Witcher: Ronin statues, shares a few juicy rumors and even offers her non-spoiler thoughts on Crossroads of Ravens—since she's one of the few people we know who's read it! Find Ronin of Rivia on Instagram at @ronin_of_rivia and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roninofrivia.

We've woken up in some strange places on occasion, though Geralt definitely has us beat with the ancient Japan-inspired world of The Witcher: Ronin. In this 2022 manga, the monster hunter finds himself on a very different path, fighting creatures inspired by Japanese folklore in his pursuit of a mysterious white-haired woman. Fortunately, our search for the perfect whiskey pairing proved much simpler—Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon, an east-meets-west collaboration that's well suited for enjoying alongside this equally cross-cultural comic. Plus, we discover why you'd better have some cucumbers on you before you start messing with kappas, ponder whether we'd be able to fight a dragon and remind our silver-haired samurai (and the creators of his debut adventure) that no one likes feeling unfulfilled at the end.

What was once lost is now found. And for that, we can only say...we're sorry! It's our first side quest of the season and we're dishing up over a dozen never before heard podcast moments from over the past two years. These were conversations, tangents and the occasional meltdown that we sadly had to cut for time, even though they resulted in some of the biggest laughs we've ever had behind the mics! If that's not enough to entice you, many feature past guests—including Joanna Estep and Ronin of Rivia—a few offer unique glimpses behind the scenes, and at least one of them includes Valerie singing about mermaid sex. Plus, this entire episode was recorded AFTER last week's, which means we start things off pretty lit and they only get more unhinged from there.

It's finally here! With The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep now streaming on Netflix, we're setting sail with Geralt and Jaskier as we unpack their newest animated movie. Over a bottle of Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon, we search for pearls of the verbal variety while tackling all the tough questions. What do we think of the added events and changed ending? Why is there a random musical number? And how exactly do a mermaid and human do the deed, anyhow? Plus, we introduce two all-new segments, weigh in on the short story that inspired the film and explain why a celebrated fantasy author really needs to walk the plank. It's an episode that's guaranteed to get you just as animated as Geralt, so make a little—okay, moderately-sized sacrifice of your time and give it a listen.

We're simple people here at Whiskey With Witcher. We love geeky stuff and things that are high in alcohol, so it was only a matter of time until we spoke to a fan who combines both. This week, we say hello to Adam Carbonell, one of the authors of Supernatural: Join the Hunt, the official cocktail book of the Supernatural TV series. A longtime brewer and mixologist, Adam crafted dozens of original cocktails inspired by the show over a ridiculously short amount of time. How did he do it? That's what we attempt to find out as we discuss Adam's surprising relationship to Supernatural, how he managed to create original recipes based on sometimes limited information and which of the book's many drinks he's most proud of. Plus, he teases some other fandoms he'd enjoy creating drinks for (The Witcher, maybe?), shares a few publishing war stories and answers some demonically devious drunken questions! You can find Supernatural: Join the Hunt – The Official Cocktail Book at bookstores and online retailers. Keep up with Adam Carbonell on Instagram at @youlookitalian.

We don't hit 100 episodes every day, so perhaps we went a little overboard when planning and recording last week's milestone. But that just means the party's not over yet! This week, we're continuing our celebration by answering all the questions we received from you—our listeners. What's the most surprising thing we've learned about Witcher canon? How do we choose the whiskeys for each episode? What show would we most like to see crossover with The Witcher? We even manage to answer a question about our Witcher “hear me outs” without sounding completely ancient, so you know you're getting us at our best (though not necessarily most sober). And while technically this is no longer our 100th episode, everyone knows the real excitement happens at the afterparty, anyway. So pour yourself another drink because you're all on the guest list!

The Witcher is going to Japan! Well, sort of. With a Witcher manga now available, a line of Japanese-influenced statues in stores and a new Witcher tabletop game inspired by feudal Japan shipping next year, Geralt's flirtation with the far east shows no sign of slowing. What's behind it? This week, we welcome Gosia, the passionate fan, translator and student of Japanology behind the Ronin of Rivia social media account to see if we can find out! Gosia discusses how her love of The Witcher and Japanese culture inspired her to study the intersection of the two, why Geralt seems to resonate with Japanese fans and whether Andrzej Sapkowski may have been influenced by samurai when he created him. Plus, she discusses the challenges of translating video games and fiction and sings the praises of the Witcher translation teams...before we ruin it all by talking about Hexer. Find Ronin of Rivia on Instagram at @ronin_of_rivia and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/roninofrivia.

We're glad people can't see how bad we often are at videogames, but our latest guest shares her every jump, attack, and block with the world! Lucy Robyn is a Twitch streamer, podcaster and good friend of ours who not only joins us this week to talk about her love of The Witcher, but surprises us with a very nice bottle of Bushmills Black Bush to accompany the discussion. Lucy shares how the pandemic led to her discovery of the Witcher series and game, and how that developed into her role as a content creator, Twitch streamer and cohost of our favorite movie (and former Witcher) podcast, On the Path. She also discusses what it's like podcasting with a partner in a different continent, answers some stream-themed drunk questions and reveals why getting early access to a game isn't always the delight you'd expect. Keep up with Lucy's latest streams by following her on Twitch, Youtube, Twitter and Instagram at @lucyjrobyn, and find her podcast, On the Path, on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and anywhere else you find podcasts.