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Discworld Order · Jul 31, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min

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 Corporal Carrot, innumerate polymaths, the power of jollying people along and vicious little poodles. Please note that there may be some mild spoilers for future Discworld city watch novels For social media, you can find us at: DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky) Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (Bluesky)

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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 Corporal Carrot, innumerate polymaths, the power of jollying people along and vicious little poodles.

Please note that there may be some mild spoilers for future Discworld city watch novels

For social media, you can find us at:

DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky)

Mark  - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (Bluesky)

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