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Discworld Order
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Discworld Order is a monthly Discworld podcast series, looking at the Discworld novels in chronological order. Each episode Mark Buckeldee is joined by a guest as they go through how they first discovered the Discworld novels before diving into the characters, the jokes, the themes and whatever direction the conversation takes us.
Episodes
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E27 – The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
Stuart Iversen returns to discuss the first Discworld novelthat he ever read: The 28th Discworld novel, The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. In this episode we discuss adapting Discworld for a children’snovel, the horror elements, how different characters use stories and some of...
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E26 - The Last Hero
Frequent guest Luke Jansen returns, joining Mark to discuss the 27th Discworld novel, The Last Hero. They talk about the art of Paul Kidby, the differences between Eric and The Last Hero, writing to the brief, rage against growing old and why something didn’t quite work. Speaking of didn’t quite...
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E25 - Thief of Time
Comic creators Ted Brandt & Ro Stein (Crowded, Worst Man) join Mark to discuss the 26th Discworld novel, Thief of Time. They talk about the nature of comedy, using humour to talk about serious topics, the central theme of the Death & Susan sub series, what it means to be human and the way of Mrs...
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E24 - The Truth
Former local journalist Cam Sutcliffe joins Mark to discuss Terry Pratchett's novel about journalism ( class, Watergate, Pulp Fiction...) aka the 25th Discworld novel, The Truth. They talk about how the Truth mirrored Cam's experience of local newspapers, class, glasses containing liquids up to…
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E23 - The Fifth Elephant
In this month's episode of Discworld order, multi award winning author Aliette De Bodard joins the podcast to discuss the 24th Discworld novel, The Fifth Elephant. The episode looks at the "trick" to Carrot Ironfounderson, Pratchett's strengths as a writer and how the Discworld evolved and stayed...
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E22 - Carpe Jugulum
In this month's episode of Discworld order, Sarah Parkin returns to finish what she started as we discuss the last witches novel: The 23rd Discworld novel Carpe Jugulum. Since this is the end of the Witches arc, the episode covers a wide range of subjects, such as: Vampires, Francis Ford…
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E21 - The Last Continent
Discworld fan and budding author PD Doling joins Mark to discuss the 22nd Discworld novel, The Last Continent. The discussion delves into the evolution and limitations of Rincewind novels, the joys of the Faculty, the lack of an antagonist, Pratchett's evolution as an author, Australia references…
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E20 - Jingo
Cam Pollard returns, joining Mark to discuss the 21st Discworld novel, Jingo. They discuss historical references, the underuse of Sybil Vimes, Vetinari's most hands on role, Pratchett's greatest idiot, balancing the cast of the Watch novels, differing levels of reading comprehension and Pratchett...
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E19 - Hogfather
Dr Jane Carroll, the Ussher Associate Professor in Children's Literature at Trinity College Dublin, joins Mark to discuss the20th Discworld novel, Hogfather. They discuss covering favourite books in your professional career, children's literature, Dickens, Pratchett making latin jokes, Pratchett...
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E18 - Feet of Clay
Multi award winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky (Children of Time, Dogs of War, The Tyrant Philosophers Series) joins Mark to discuss the 19th Discworld novel, Feet of Clay. They discuss Golems, influences, world building, why Pratchett's visual tricks are harder than you think, class, the...
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E17 - Maskerade
Jen Sugden, co-writer of the podcast Victoriocity and Wodehouse award nominated novel High Vaultage, joins us to discuss the 18th Discworld novel, Maskerade. We talk about adapting from scripted comedy to novels, crafting jokes, Cultural Osmosis, exclamation marks, bathos, Pratchett's publishing...
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E16 - Interesting Times
Stuart Iversen returns as we discuss the 17th Discworld novel, Interesting Times. We talk about updating the Rincewind formula, the flexability of Mustrum Ridcully, Terry Pratchett's middle class revolutionaries, comparing Interesting Times to One Piece, comparing Cohen the Barbarian to a…
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E15 - Soul Music
The bluegrass playing, guitar making, amateur cello repairman Dermot Byrne returns to discuss the 16th Discworld novel, Soul Music. We attempt to take Pratchett's vision apart with inexpert tools, discussing Pratchett's views on education, the music industry, groanworthy puns, dated references…
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E14 - Men At Arms
Luke Jansen returns to join Mark in order to discuss the 15th Discworld novel, Men at Arms; a book that's not afraid to themes like prejudice, the corruptive influence of power, and retrophrenology. We also discuss the largest cast for a Discworld novel to date, the depths and contrasts of…
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E13 - Lords and Ladies
Dermot Byrne joins Mark to discuss the 14th Discworld novel, Lords and Ladies. We talk about Granny Weatherwax's trust, Magrat's story arc, Nanny Ogg maximising her minutes, parallels (lots and lots of parallels), Pratchetts love of blacksmiths, the ridiculously deep supporting cast, deep call...
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E12 - Small Gods
Cam Pollard joins Mark to discuss the 13th Discworld novel, Small Gods. We discuss Pratchett's stylistic choices, his bravery, the multitude of historical references, God vs religion, open mindedness vs closed mindedness, Small Gods as a lesson about the dangers of echo chambers, and Emperor...
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E11 - Witches Abroad
Nic Golding brings the perspective of a relative newcomer to Terry Pratchett as she joins Mark to discuss her favourite Discworld novel so far: The twelfth Discworld novel, Witches Abroad. We discuss how Marc Burrows' The Magic of Terry Pratchett made a new Discworld fan, the nature of Granny...
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E10_Reaper_Man
Patrick W Reed returns, joining Mark to discuss the eleventh Discworld novel, Reaper Man. We look at the books sentimentality, the silliness of it's B plot and we even ask the question: Is it Pratchett's most English novel? Other discussion points include: practical women, Pratchett's lack of…
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E9 - Moving Pictures
Dave Ryan from the Days of Thunder podcast swaps the horrors of WCW in the year 2000 for the Creatures from the Dungeon Dimensions as he joins joins Mark to discuss the tenth Discworld novel: Moving Pictures. In this episode, we discuss debuting characters, how Victor Tugelbend feels like an…
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E08-Eric
Liam Byrne joins Mark to discuss the ninth Discworld novel: Eric. In this episode, we discuss why there are two versions of Eric, Pratchett's obsession with bureaucracy, re-treading old paths, Pratchettian logic, Goodreads ratings and the benefits of short books. Please note that there are mild...
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E07 - Guards! Guards!
Stuart Iversen joins Mark to discuss the eighth Discworld novel: Guards! Guards! In this episode, we discuss why Guards! Guards! is a perfect example of a Discworld novel, Pratchett's ability to great interesting side characters, interesting choices for Discworld Pantomimes, and some rather...
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E06 - Pyramids
George Twigg (podcaster, author, Mastermind finalist) joins Mark to discuss the seventh Discworld novel: Pyramids. In this episode, topics of conversation include: Magical realism vs fantasy, pub quiz machines, terrines, Arnold Schwarzenegger, tradition holding back progress, Manchester United,...
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E05 – Wyrd Sisters
Discworld Order is a monthly Discworld podcast series, looking at the Discworld novels in chronological order. Each episode Mark Buckeldee is joined by a guest as they go through the guest's history with fantasy fiction, their Discworld fandom and the novel in question. Sarah Parkin returns to...
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E04 - Sourcery
Discworld Order is a monthly Discworld podcast series, looking at the Discworld novels in chronological order. This episode, Mark is joined by Luke Jansen to discuss the fifth Discworld novel: Sourcery. We explore an often maligned book in the series, looking at it's value as well as it's...
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E03 - Mort
Discworld Order is a monthly Discworld podcast series, looking at the Discworld novels in chronological order. This episode, Mark is joined by Patrick W. Reed, the author of Kayfabe: A mostly true history of professional wresting, to discuss the fourth Discworld novel: Mort. Please note that…
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E02 - Equal Rites
Discworld Order is a monthly Discworld podcast series, looking at the Discworld novels in chronological order. Each episode Mark Buckeldee is joined by a guest as they go through the guest's history with fantasy fiction, their Discworld fandom and the novel in question. This episode, Mark is…
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E01 - The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic
Discworld Order is a monthly Discworld podcast series, looking at the Discworld novels in chronological order. Each episode Mark Buckeldee is joined by a guest as they go through the guest's history with fantasy fiction, their Discworld fandom and the novel in question. This episode, Mark is…
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Discworld Order is a monthly Discworld podcast series, looking at the Discworld novels in chronological order. Each episode Mark Buckeldee is joined by a guest as they go through how they first discovered the Discworld novels before diving into the characters, the jokes, the themes and whatever direction the conversation takes us.
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