Desert Island Discworld

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7A.2 Al Kennedy and the Shepherd's Crown

2023-11-2401:38:43

Join us on the island for a giant-sized series finale, as guest host Marc Burrows turns the tables on Al Kennedy to talk about formative fandom, anoraks, and the 41st Discworld novel, The Shepherd's Crown.

7A.1 Discworld Podcasters and Eric

2023-06-1858:20

Discworld podcasters Ben and Liz from Pratchat, Joanna and Francine from The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret and János and Chaz from Who Watches the Watch join us on the island to talk about fandom origins, online communities and the ninth Discworld novel, Eric Huge thanks on this episode go to editing wizard Dave Bulmer who produced the episode, and whose own show Sonic the Comic the Podcast can be found at http://stctp.zone

7.8 Kat Brown and the Sea and Little Fishes

2022-12-0401:02:01

Journalist, writer and editor Kat Brown joins us on the island to talk about Princess Diana's acupuncturist, feeding a turkey to a bee and the Witches short story The Sea and Little Fishes

7.7 Alasdair Stuart and The Last Hero

2022-11-2001:01:521

Pop culture analyst, podcaster, journalist and voice actor Alasdair Stuart visits the island to talk cartoon roosters, imaginary SF blockbuster trilogies and the 27th Discworld novel, The Last Hero

7.6 Humphrey Ker and the Discworld Games

2022-11-0601:04:52

Actor, writer and comedian Humphrey Ker visits the island to talk velociraptor impressions, the Tiverton Chucklehut and the electronic translation of Sir Terry Pratchett's work, the Discworld computer games

7.5 Mink Ette and The Last Continent

2022-10-3001:03:19

Escape room designer Mink Ette joins us on the island to talk about the unbearable heaviness of fire extinguishers, the over-literal thought processes of chickens and the 22nd Discworld novel, The Last Continent

7.4 Hazel Southwell and Only You Can Save Mankind

2022-09-0459:02

Motorsports journalist Hazel Southwell visits the island to talk about the future of electric vehicles, cars that look like Batmobiles and the first in the Johnny Maxwell series, Only You Can Save Mankind

7.3 Max Zero and Interesting Times

2022-08-2801:00:30

Independent pro wrestler Max Zero visits the island to talk crafting a persona, LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling, and the 17th Discworld novel, Interesting Times

7.2 Roger Langridge and Dodger

2022-08-2158:35

Comics writer and illustrator Roger Langridge joins us on the island to talk about navigating Disney bureaucracy, wearing multiple different creative hats and Terry Pratchett's Dickensian adventure, Dodger

7.1 Kelli Butler and Thud!

2022-08-1401:03:30

Colorotura soprano and TTRPG streamer Kelli Butler, aka The Opera Geek, visits the island to talk about buzzing eyeballs, hats with horns and the 34th Discworld novel, Thud! Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

6.8 Diane Duane and Jingo

2021-12-1201:07:23

Author Diane Duane visits the island to talk about the evolution of Young Adult readerships, nurses with knives and the 21st Discworld novel, Jingo. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

6.7 Neill Cameron and Sourcery

2021-12-0501:04:041

Comics creator Neill Cameron visits the island to talk about making the leap between comics and prose, recreating Gondor in Oxford and the fifth Discworld novel, Sourcery. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

6.6 Louie Stowell and Good Omens

2021-11-2801:04:11

Author Louie Stowell visits the island to talk the overlap between tall tales and mythology, the tiresomeness of literary fiction and Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's celebrated collaboration, Good Omens. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

6.5 Erica Henderson and The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents

2021-11-2159:541

Comics artist Erica Henderson visits the island to talk versatility in genre fiction, stories about stories and the 28th Discworld novel, The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

6.4 John Rogers and Raising Steam

2021-11-1601:01:27

Writer and producer John Rogers joins us on the island to talk about the need for Robin Hoods in today's world, the challenges of writing a heist a week and the 40th Discworld novel, Raising Steam. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

6.3 Ali Plumb and the Truth

2021-11-0701:05:32

Radio 1 and 1Xtra's film critic Ali Plumb joins us on the island to talk about the economics of film journalism, the joy of junkets and the 25th Discworld novel, The Truth. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

6.2 Eleanor Morton and Carpe Jugulum

2021-10-3101:01:35

Comedian Eleanor Morton visits the island to talk about dorky Aragorn, the Miss Jean Brodie theme park and the 23rd Discworld novel, Carpe Jugulum. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

6.1 Cory Doctorow and Making Money

2021-10-2401:04:591

Author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow joins us on the island to talk democratising Disney World, inventing your own awards and the 36th Discworld novel, Making Money. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

5.7 Dottie James and A Hat Full of Sky

2021-06-0601:00:111

Poet and writer Dottie James visits the island to talk about the magical nature (or otherwise) of treacle tarts, the online Wild West and the 32nd Discworld novel A Hat Full of Sky. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

5.6 Stuart Goldsmith and The Fifth Elephant

2021-05-3001:04:28

Comedian Stuart Goldsmith visits the island to talk about weaponising empathy, stealing plates and the 24th Discworld novel, The Fifth Elephant. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at desertislanddiscworld@gmail.com.

Comments (2)

Helen L

Absolutely agree on the sensible teen thing - it doesn't seem impossible, or even improbable to me, that she jumps in to the dance. And I think it's a great analogy for the rules adults the children without explanation/context, which we do test as teens, and often discover the only reason they didn't explain it was because it was something difficult to convey and that would change our perspective of/appreciation for something (losing our innocence/childhood style-o'fing) and they wanted to delay that a while longer. I was surprised by the schemies thing too - seems similar to slurs like Chav and NEDs? Not really in keeping with Pterry's usual compassion. Perhaps he was unaware of the cultural snobbery and class prejudice of the terms root?

Aug 31st

I'd never conciously made the Yes, Minster connection/comparison, but as soon as he said it it was blinding obvious! 🤦‍♀️D'oh!

Sep 23rd

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Helen L

Helen L