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Discworld Order

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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  • 23 episodes
  • monthly
  • Avg 1 hr 26 min
  • English

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  • Jan 30, 2025 · 58 min

    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 spoilers for future Discworld novels featuring Rincewind. DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky) Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (bluesky) Liam - @tvtimelimit (Twitter)

  • Dec 31, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min

    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 interesting analogies (if you're a wrestling fan). Please note that there are mild spoilers for future Discworld novels, especially the Watch books. DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky) Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (bluesky) Stuart - @iversen83 (Twitter & Bluesky) Stuart's website: ramblingsaboutwrestling.com

  • Nov 30, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min

    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, Orientalism, "esoteric new age bullshit", diversity in modern fantasy, "tell not show", Hamlet references, the Great Pyramid of Giza, Lincoln Cathedral, Pratchett's travelogue books, William Huggins, Game of Thrones, reusing footnotes in video game manuals, lesser known London museums, art forgery, and lots of Ancient Egypt facts. DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky) Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (bluesky) George - @puropodcast (Twitter & Bluesky)

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