Discworld Order

Mar 30 2025 10 ep. 79 mins 29
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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 the guests history with fantasy fiction, their Discworld fandom and the novel in question. This episode

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E10_Reaper_Man

Mar 30 2025 84 mins  
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 trust in his skills, dated references, Vampires as a class construct, Mystic Meg

E9 - Moving Pictures

Feb 28 2025 86 mins  
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 early Discworld main character, Pratchett's possible opinions on Hollywood, Pratchett

E08-Eric

Jan 30 2025 58 mins  
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 spoilers for future Discworld novels featuring Rincewind. DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Tw

E07 - Guards! Guards!

Dec 31 2024 83 mins  
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 interesting analogies (if you're a wrestling fan). Please note that there are mild spoilers

E06 - Pyramids

Nov 30 2024 94 mins  
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, Orientalism, "esoteric new age bullshit", diversity in modern fantasy, "tell not show",

E05 – Wyrd Sisters

Oct 31 2024 104 mins  
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 discuss the sixth Discworld novel: Wyrd Sisters. The chat covers the usual subjects when

E04 - Sourcery

Sep 30 2024 61 mins  
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 weaknesses, why it can feel like a step backwards and who is the best character in the book.

E03 - Mort

Sep 01 2024 71 mins  
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 there may be some mild spoilers regarding future books in the Discworld series. Follow

E02 - Equal Rites

Jul 31 2024 87 mins  
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 joined by Sarah Parkin as they discuss the third Discworld novel: Equal Rites. Pleas

E01 - The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic

Jun 29 2024 64 mins  
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 joined by his former podcast partner in crime Kieran Lefort as they discuss the fir