Desert Island Discworld
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA weekly interview podcast about the works of Terry Pratchett and the people who read them, with host Al Kennedy. One guest, one book, four elephants, one turtle.
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Episodes
7A.2 Al Kennedy and the Shepherd's Crown
November 24, 2023 07:36 - 1 hour - 166 MBJoin 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
June 18, 2023 08:41 - 58 minutes - 135 MBDiscworld 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
December 04, 2022 09:22 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBJournalist, 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
November 20, 2022 17:09 - 1 hour - 96 MBPop 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
November 06, 2022 13:56 - 1 hour - 110 MBActor, 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
October 30, 2022 13:42 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBEscape 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
September 04, 2022 19:57 - 59 minutes - 89.5 MBMotorsports 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
August 28, 2022 10:47 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBIndependent 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
August 21, 2022 11:06 - 58 minutes - 99.3 MBComics 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!
August 14, 2022 09:42 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBColorotura 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 [email protected].
6.8 Diane Duane and Jingo
December 12, 2021 11:57 - 1 hour - 108 MBAuthor 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 [email protected]. ...
6.7 Neill Cameron and Sourcery
December 05, 2021 12:09 - 1 hour - 103 MBComics 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 desertislanddiscwo...
6.6 Louie Stowell and Good Omens
November 28, 2021 16:23 - 1 hour - 98 MBAuthor 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/DIDisc...
6.5 Erica Henderson and The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
November 21, 2021 12:51 - 59 minutes - 94 MBComics 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 desert...
6.4 John Rogers and Raising Steam
November 16, 2021 21:45 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBWriter 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 contac...
6.3 Ali Plumb and the Truth
November 07, 2021 11:57 - 1 hour - 104 MBRadio 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 desertislanddiscw...
6.2 Eleanor Morton and Carpe Jugulum
October 31, 2021 13:26 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBComedian 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 [email protected].
6.1 Cory Doctorow and Making Money
October 24, 2021 09:36 - 1 hour - 103 MBAuthor, 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 desertislanddis...
5.7 Dottie James and A Hat Full of Sky
June 06, 2021 11:57 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBPoet 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 desertis...
5.6 Stuart Goldsmith and The Fifth Elephant
May 30, 2021 12:28 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBComedian 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 [email protected].
5.5 Joanna Robinson and Wintersmith
May 23, 2021 11:33 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBVanity Fair senior writer Joanna Robinson joins us on the island to talk the resurgence of watercooler TV, covering the Oscars during a pandemic and the 35th Discworld novel, Wintersmith. 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 de...
5.4 Rachael Stott and Thief of Time
May 16, 2021 21:25 - 1 hour - 101 MBComics artist Rachael Stott joins us on the island to talk about getting fan art from the Doctor, kitchen sink wonder and the 26th Discworld novel, Thief of Time! This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction.
5.3 Dave Powell and Unseen Academicals
May 09, 2021 13:01 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBEnvironmental campaigner and podcaster Dave Powell visits the island to talk the Emperor's New Clothes, Mrs McGinty's recycling and the 37th Discworld novel, Unseen Academicals. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction.
5.2 Dr Beth Singler and Feet of Clay
May 02, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBAnthropologist and Artificial Intelligence specialist Dr Beth Singler joins us on the island to talk about robot uprisings, Artificial Stupidity and the 19th Discworld novel, Feet of Clay. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction.
5.1 Alasdair Beckett-King and Snuff
April 25, 2021 09:43 - 1 hour - 95 MBComedian Alasdair Beckett-King visits the island to talk computer game logic, being usurped by Ed Sheeran and the 39th Discworld novel, Snuff! Season 5 of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you by Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction.
4.7 Jeremy Warmsley and The Carpet People
December 13, 2020 14:54 - 59 minutes - 89.6 MBMusician and composer Jeremy Warmsley joins us on the island to talk about being six Swedish teenagers, crying at horses and Terry Pratchett's debut novel, The Carpet People. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
4.6 Patrick Rothfuss and Thud!
December 06, 2020 13:55 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBNew York Times best-selling author Patrick Rothfuss joins us on the island to talk about the World of Chickens, creating your own magic 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 [email protected].
4.5 Aditya Bidikar and Going Postal
November 29, 2020 10:39 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBComics letterer Aditya Bidikar visits the island to talk about art in a collaborative medium, formative fandoms and the 33rd Discworld novel, Going Postal. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
4.4 Bethany Black and Reaper Man
November 22, 2020 14:01 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBComedian and actor Bethany Black visits the island to talk being a goth in comedy, flying the TARDIS and the eleventh Discworld novel, Reaper Man. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
4.3 Marc Burrows and the Bromeliad
November 15, 2020 13:14 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBJournalist, musician and comedian Marc Burrows joins us on the island to talk about the nature of faith, finding comfort in familiar worlds and Terry Pratchett's first trilogy for younger readers, the Bromeliad. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
4.2 Kate Nyx and Monstrous Regiment
November 08, 2020 13:41 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBSinger, songwriter and storyteller Kate Nyx visits the island to talk growing up online, making your own crowd and the 31st Discworld novel, Monstrous Regiment. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
4.1 A L Kennedy and The Light Fantastic
November 01, 2020 09:48 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBAuthor, comedian and academic A L Kennedy joins Al Kennedy to discuss the exercise of empathy in fiction, trying not to kill Bill Nighy and the second Discworld novel, The Light Fantastic. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
3.6 Seamas O'Reilly and Nation
September 06, 2020 11:33 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBWriter and comedian Séamas O'Reilly joins us on the island to talk about messing with the Metro, colonialist narratives and Terry Pratchett's YA masterpiece, Nation. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
3.5 Alice Fraser and Men at Arms
August 30, 2020 09:29 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBComedian, writer and broadcaster Alice Fraser visits the island to talk about comedy as a marathon, accepting destiny on your own terms, and the 15th Discworld novel, Men at Arms. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
3.4 Helen O'Hara and Moving Pictures
August 23, 2020 10:32 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBEmpire magazine Editor-at-Large Helen O'Hara visits the island to talk about the forgotten women of Hollywood, the future of cinema in a Netflix world, and the tenth Discworld novel, Moving Pictures. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
3.3 Claire Napier and Soul Music
August 16, 2020 12:42 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBWriter and critic Claire Napier joins us on the island to talk about the intersections between art and criticism, the quality of "naffness" in fantasy fiction and the sixteenth Discworld novel, Soul Music. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
3.2 Andrew Wheeler and Maskerade
August 09, 2020 10:28 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBMultimedia writer and editor Andrew Wheeler visits the island to talk about the queering of superheroes, the art of narrative design in mobile gaming, what exactly constitutes a "peri-peri lion" and the eighteenth Discworld novel, Maskerade. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
3.1 Tiernan Douieb and Mort
August 02, 2020 08:50 - 59 minutes - 95.1 MBSeason three kicks off in style as comedian Tiernan Douieb joins us on the island to talk about finding humour in a scary world, why kids make such good comedy audiences, and the fourth Discworld novel, Mort. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
2.6 Hannah Nicklin and I Shall Wear Midnight
April 26, 2020 13:23 - 59 minutes - 86.5 MBLead writer and CEO of video game studio Die Gute Fabrik, Hannah Nicklin, visits the island to talk about creating work across media, the interaction of class and communities and the 38th Discworld novel, I Shall Wear Midnight. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
2.5 Alex Hern and Night Watch
April 19, 2020 10:30 - 59 minutes - 94 MBGuardian Technology Editor Alex Hern visits the island to talk about radical politics in technocratic societies, the online rise of conspiracy theories and the 29th Discworld novel, Night Watch. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
2.4 James D'Amato and The Wee Free Men
April 12, 2020 08:38 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBPodcaster, writer, producer and game designer James D'Amato visits the island to talk about the lessons of improv comedy, the importance of inclusivity in games and the 30th Discworld novel, The Wee Free Men. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
2.3 Jo Graham and The Colour of Magic
April 05, 2020 08:30 - 58 minutes - 87.9 MBPodcaster Jo Graham joins us on the island to talk about the forgotten women of professional wrestling, cowardly heroes and the first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
2.2 Nate Crowley and Guards! Guards!
March 29, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBAuthor and journalist Nate Crowley visits the island to talk about fictional forgotten 1990s TV shows, aquatic brushes with death and the 8th Discworld novel, Guards! Guards! Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
2.1 Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Wyrd Sisters
March 22, 2020 10:15 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBComedy writer and author Gabby Hutchinson Crouch joins us on the island to talk about the kindness of death, satire in a world gone stupid and the 6th Discworld novel, Wyrd Sisters. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
1.6 - Cara Ellison and Hogfather
December 29, 2019 09:58 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBVideo games writer and narrative designer Cara Ellison visits the island to talk about working with your heroes, festive traditions and the 20th Discworld novel, Hogfather. CW: Brief discussion of suicide from 43:16 to 44:30 Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
1.5 - Kelly Kanayama and Lords and Ladies
December 22, 2019 09:18 - 59 minutes - 69.8 MBComics historian Kelly Kanayama joins us on the island to talk about storytelling, mythology, amorous spiders and the 14th Discworld novel, Lords and Ladies. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
1.4 - Grant Howitt and Witches Abroad
December 15, 2019 09:50 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBRole-playing game designer Grant Howitt visits the island to talk felonious fauna, the secrets of worldbuilding and the 12th Discworld novel, Witches Abroad. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
1.3 - Alan Trotter and Pyramids
December 08, 2019 10:31 - 58 minutes - 69 MBScottish literary crime novelist Alan Trotter joins us on the island to talk about the wrong way to pack a suitcase, revisiting favourite childhood books as an adult, and the 7th Discworld novel, Pyramids. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
1.2 - Amal El-Mohtar and Equal Rites
December 01, 2019 09:56 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBAward-winning SFF author Amal El-Mohtar joins us on the island to talk about childhood obsessions with reading, adapting her own work for screen, poems written on toilet paper, and the 3rd Discworld novel, Equal Rites. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].
1.1 - Kieron Gillen and Small Gods
November 24, 2019 09:46 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBKieron Gillen visits the island to talk about his time as a games journalist, his teenage love of fantasy gamebooks and the 12th Discworld novel, Small Gods. Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].