Tales from the Witcher
Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc
Tales from the Witcher showcases a serialized, original story set in the Witcher universe. Part audiobook and part Actual Play, these tales are written and narrated by Jacob Gerstel—and are based on the adventures of his Witcher tabletop roleplaying group.
We’ll follow the exploits of a stoic Bear School witcher, an alcoholic elven sorcerer, a resourceful craftsman, a lively bard, and others as they try to stay alive during the Third Northern War. There’s action and adventure, magic and the mundane, scheming and politics, elves and dwarves, war and peace, and—because it’s the Witcher—a touch of philosophy.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Location:
United States
Description:
Tales from the Witcher showcases a serialized, original story set in the Witcher universe. Part audiobook and part Actual Play, these tales are written and narrated by Jacob Gerstel—and are based on the adventures of his Witcher tabletop roleplaying group. We’ll follow the exploits of a stoic Bear School witcher, an alcoholic elven sorcerer, a resourceful craftsman, a lively bard, and others as they try to stay alive during the Third Northern War. There’s action and adventure, magic and the mundane, scheming and politics, elves and dwarves, war and peace, and—because it’s the Witcher—a touch of philosophy. New episodes every Wednesday.
Language:
English
Episodes
The End of All Things (I)
4/17/2024
Burdened with new purpose, our companions travel to Dol Blathanna and its capital city, the Silver Towers.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:23:40
Interview With a Roleplayer: Aethremael an Traedh
3/27/2024
Lindsey returns to interview the player of Aethremael an Traedh, who provides unique insights into the character's creation and motivations. He also makes the case that Aethremael is, in fact, a “big sweetie.”
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:52:31
Quelled (V)
3/13/2024
Truth gains instability for our imprisoned companions.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:33:26
Quelled (IV)
3/6/2024
A second peace summit kicks off in Novigrad, and our companions once again find themselves caught in the middle.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:31:52
Quelled (III)
2/28/2024
While awaiting Aethremael's return, Silva and Jeremiah explore separate parts of the city.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:30:23
Quelled (II)
2/21/2024
Zevo and Silva set out to find Janna in Novigrad. Jeremiah wakes up to a devastating reality.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:31:33
Quelled (I)
2/14/2024
The Jewel of the North laid in ruins, and our companions stumble over the rubble.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:20:51
Interview With a Gamemaster
2/7/2024
Jacob's wife Lindsey crashes the podcast party to ask about Tales from the Witcher's origins--from it's humble beginnings as a pandemic-era tabletop game to a podcast with well over 50 episodes. Thank you all for joining us on this journey.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:29:12
The Gutter King
12/27/2023
Midseason finale. Our companions strike out again to find and confront the Gutter King. They are not prepared for what they find.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:47:03
Collateral Damage (V)
12/13/2023
With the crumbling keep behind them, our companions set their sights on what to do next. Zevo makes two tough choices.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:31:18
Collateral Damage (IV)
12/6/2023
Scores are settled amongst the conflagration.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:26:13
Collateral Damage (III)
11/29/2023
Time runs short for our companions as the Gutter Rebellion and the Order of the Flaming Rose clash.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:23:51
Collateral Damage (II)
11/22/2023
Jeremiah and Silva arrive in Houtsberg to find warmth and hospitality. Jeremiah receives devastating news.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:22:37
Collateral Damage (I)
11/15/2023
Aethremael returns to scheming. Zevo finds it difficult to march on.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:21:27
Unfinished Business (IV)
11/1/2023
The companionship breaks.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:24:26
Unfinished Business (III)
10/25/2023
Zevo learns more about the training grounds, and our companions decide how to move forward with that information.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:21:43
Unfinished Business (II)
10/18/2023
Nuleffe reads Zevo's fortune to catch up, and Silva speaks with the creature in her head.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:19:22
Unfinished Business (I)
10/11/2023
Trekking deeper into Redania, our companions stumble across a Gutter encampment, led by an unlikely source. Aethremael returns to Cygnet's Tower to learn what became of Culden aep Teld.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:27:56
Rage
10/4/2023
Season four begins with an ambush from the Gutter Rebellion, and hard choices needing to be made.
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:26:49
Tales from the Witcher Audio Update!
9/20/2023
Despite not ever figuring out the original audio issues, I have cobbled together a new mic setup that does the trick!
I will be rerecording and reuploading the last two stories of season three, "Honest End" and "A Sensible Choice," slowly over time, so the audio issues don't have a lasting impact.
Thanks for all of your patience and support as we make our way into the final season of the show!
The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/
The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/
The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/
Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org
Duration:00:01:22