Dining Table Discworld

Dave and Cathy

A married couple sit around their dining table and discuss the Discworld series of books by Terry Prachett. Each episode covers one of the books in publication order.

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#36
Wednesday · 1 hr 2 min
Dining Table DIscworld - The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
The Amazing Maurice (a smart cat) and his Educated Rodents (a clan of smart rats) are planning one last rat-piper con job, but the town of Bad Blintz was a bad place to pick. The smart rats are figuring out how they fit in the world, the smart cat reckons he just wants the money, the stupid-looking kid turns out to have a name, and the Mayor's fanciful daughter has read way too many books. Meanwhile there's something nasty underground, and not just the shady rat fighting ring. We discuss this first Discworld foray into YA and various talking animal books it might be in conversation with. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#35
July 22 · 1 hr 6 min
Dining Table Discworld - The Last Hero
Cohen the Barbarian and the Silver Horde are on a great, last quest, which endangers the Discworld, prompting Ankh-Morpork's first space mission. We discuss this illustrated book, described as a Discworld Fable, which displays the talents of Paul Kidby. Turns out Dave likes Rincewind when he's not running away. Cathy spots a Monty Python reference in an illustration of dragons. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#34
June 24 · 1 hr 25 min
Dining Table Discworld - Thief of Time
The universe is going to end, as soon as the glass clock strikes and it's a race against, well... Time, to either create or destroy it. We discuss how Susan is Death's unwitting loophole, and needs some friends who are grown women. We celebrate the History Monks, possibly an answer to internet pedants. We consider how Pratchett might have built on ideas from a previous book. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#33
May 27 · 1 hr 40 min
Dining Table Discworld - The Truth
Join us as we discuss The Truth (the Discworld novel, not the concept). A new cast of characters, a fresh viewpoint on the Watch and the explosion of movable type and the Press in Ankh-Morpork. With digressions about our own history with newspapers, printing on the Disc, and how aristocrats running newspapers doesn't feel fantastical. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#32
April 28 · 42 min
Dining Table Discworld - Wyrd Sisters TV Special
We discuss the animated Wyrd Sisters TV show, from Cosgrove Hall. Including how faithful the adaption is, the famous voice actors, and our favourite bits of animation. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#31
April 1 · 1 hr 8 min
Dining Table Discworld - Fifth Elephant, Part 2
In the second part of our discussion about The Fifth Elephant we discuss dwarf gender and femininity, plus how the Scone was stolen. Also some of the mysteries of Uberwald, like Igors and vampires who don't drink blood. CN: has discussion of UK transphobia You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#30
March 25 · 1 hr 27 min
Dining Table Discworld - Fifth Elephant, Part 1
Vampires, werewolves and dwarves, oh my! Vimes is reluctant ambassador to Uberwald, Cheery brings dwarven femininity back home, Angua runs off to deal with her terribly family and so Carrot follows her. Meanwhile Sergeant Colon becomes dictator of the sugar cubes and Lady Sybil would just like a quiet moment alone with her husband. In this first part we discuss dwarf culture and werewolf-style fascism. Part 2 coming soon. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#29
February 25 · 1 hr 29 min
Dining Table Discworld - Carpe Jugulum
It's witches vs vampires in Lancre, and where is Granny Weatherwax? Carpe Jugulum looks at the roles of witches and the difficult, hidden choices that communities need someone to make. There's also examination of how vampires crave and use power over people, which is very relevant now fascism is on the rise. We discuss how this book acts as a low key sequel to Small Gods, as well as being the last in the Lancre Witches sequence. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#28
January 21 · 1 hr 37 min
Dining Table Discworld - The Last Continent
In a book described by its creator as "a bit Australian" Rincewind travels erratically through a dry, red continent. He meets a lot of people mostly trying to avoid being a saviour, aided and pursued by a shape-shifter that's usually a kangaroo. Ponder Stibbons despairs of the older wizards when the Faculty gets stuck on a mysterious island in the distant past. We discuss our own limited knowledge of Australia, why we prefer the wizards a bit more diluted and how the UU functions as a container for folk better kept away from everyone else. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#27
Dec 20, 2025 · 44 min
Dining Table Discworld - Hogfather TV
We discuss the live action, TV adaptation of Hogfather. Including what's changed from the book, how menacing Mark Warren is, and the quality of the visuals. Also is the Ankh the Maris Crane of rivers? You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#26
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Dining Table Discworld - Jingo
Suddenly Ankh-Morpork is keen to go to war, which is bad news for those trying to keep the peace. Vimes chases a suspect out of his element and learns something about big crimes and little crimes. Meanwhile, on special assignment, Nobby gets in touch with his feminine side, and Colon hopefully learns something. We discuss how this book is instructive for white kids from the English countryside, how sadly it keeps being relevant, and whether you can even have jingoism without an empire. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#25
Oct 26, 2025 · 59 min
Dining Table Discworld - Quadrant 2
We look back on the last 10 Discworld novels, plus the first half of the series. Including discussion of how sometimes books need to hit you at the right time in your life, how Granny Weatherwax is like Superman, and why we have a clear least favourite. We also add much-needed context to our Maskerade episode since we have learned more. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#24
Sep 24, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Dining Table Discworld - Hogfather
Death is covering for a festive anthropomorphic personification, coming down the chimney with presents, a cushion up his robe and attempted jollity. Despite wanting to be normal, Susan investigates what's happened to the Hogfather and discovers something that'll set your teeth on edge. Meanwhile the wizards are finding unusual household spirits popping into existence. We discuss Christmas - er Hogswatch- traditions, cool mythic stuff, and how Pratchett masters both profound statements about humanity and dodgy puns. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#23
Aug 20, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Dining Table Discworld - Feet of Clay
There's yet another royal conspiracy in Ankh-Morpork and Vimes is desperately trying to figure out where the arsenic is coming from. Meanwhile a competent, new Watch officer is breaking new ground both personally and professionally. Plus the city's golems are up to something. With tangents about the British Civil Wars and the increasing number of food banks in the UK right now. We do discuss jokes and puns too. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#22
Jul 23, 2025 · 40 min
Dining Table Discworld - Soul Music TV Series
In our second special episode we watch the animated Soul Music TV show, from Cosgrove Hall. With praise for Christopher Lee, how to adapt a book about music into an audio visual format, and how aspects of the story have changed. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#21
Jun 18, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Dining Table Discworld - Maskerade
A book about dualities, double acts and the masks people wear. Agnes is trying to reinvent herself in the big city. Nanny is trying to keep Granny occupied, and find a new third witch for the coven. We mention the importance of stage management and the influence of Ankh-Morpork on Granny. Includes nuanced discussion of fatphobia. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#20
May 21, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Dining Table Discworld - Interesting Times
Rincewind has returned, again. Sent to another part of the Disc, he meets old friends and runs away from new troubles. Can someone steal an empire? Are Geography teachers good at heists? What's with all the butterflies? Content note for discussion of rape jokes, orientalism and fatphobia. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#19
Apr 23, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Dining Table Discworld - Soul Music
Death takes a holiday again, but this time it's compassionate leave. Susan makes a smaller mistake than her father did, but unlike him she was given basically no training. Meanwhile Music With Rocks In is driving people wild in Ankh-Morpork, and there are more puns than you can shake a drumstick at. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#18
Mar 25, 2025 · 57 min
Dining Table Discworld - Men at Arms
The Watch is growing, and they'll let anyone in nowadays. With Captain Vimes soon to retire and the more old school officers dubious about the new recruits the last thing the Night Watch needs is a high profile murder they absolutely are not supposed to investigate. We discuss policing, diversity, class consciousness and what counts as undead. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.
#17
Feb 25, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Dining Table Discworld - Lords and Ladies
The witches are back! Nanny Ogg - nice but also underhanded. Magrat - almost queen, but somehow still being unfairly treated like a silly girl. Granny Weatherwax - realises the death that she feels coming may not be hers. We also discuss witchcraft's recruitment problem, being suspicious of anyone who seems too glamorous, why elves might look like AI art, and Summer Lovin' Lancre edition. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: diningtablediscworld@gmail.com Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.

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