Desert Island Discworld

A 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.

7A.2 Al Kennedy and the Shepherd's Crown 11/24/2023

7A.2 Al Kennedy and the Shepherd's Crown Join 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. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/28777878

7A.1 Discworld Podcasters and Eric 06/18/2023

7A.1 Discworld Podcasters and Eric Discworld 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 /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/27184230

7.8 Kat Brown and the Sea and Little Fishes 12/04/2022

7.8 Kat Brown and the Sea and Little Fishes Journalist, 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 /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/25213431

7.7 Alasdair Stuart and The Last Hero 11/20/2022

7.7 Alasdair Stuart and The Last Hero Pop 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 /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/25075566

7.6 Humphrey Ker and the Discworld Games 11/06/2022

7.6 Humphrey Ker and the Discworld Games Actor, 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 /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/24919044

7.5 Mink Ette and The Last Continent 10/30/2022

7.5 Mink Ette and The Last Continent Escape 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 /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/24843402

7.4 Hazel Southwell and Only You Can Save Mankind 09/04/2022

7.4 Hazel Southwell and Only You Can Save Mankind Motorsports 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 /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/24269280

7.3 Max Zero and Interesting Times 08/28/2022

7.3 Max Zero and Interesting Times Independent pro wrestler Max Zero visits the island to talk crafting a persona, LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling, and the 17th Discworld novel, Interesting Times /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/24185610

7.2 Roger Langridge and Dodger 08/21/2022

7.2 Roger Langridge and Dodger Comics 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 /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/24120255

7.1 Kelli Butler and Thud! 08/14/2022

7.1 Kelli Butler and Thud! Colorotura 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]. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/24046416

6.8 Diane Duane and Jingo 12/12/2021

6.8 Diane Duane and Jingo Author Diane Duane visits the island to talk about the evolution of Young Adult readerships, nurses with knives and the 21st Discworld novel, Jingo. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/21455222

6.7 Neill Cameron and Sourcery 12/05/2021

6.7 Neill Cameron and Sourcery Comics 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. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/21381311

6.6 Louie Stowell and Good Omens 11/28/2021

6.6 Louie Stowell and Good Omens Author Louie Stowell visits the island to talk mythology, the tiresomeness of literary fiction and Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's celebrated collaboration, Good Omens. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/21300782

6.5 Erica Henderson and The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents 11/21/2021

6.5 Erica Henderson and The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents Artist Erica Henderson joins us to talk versatility in genre fiction, stories about stories and the 28th Discworld novel, The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/21233369

6.4 John Rogers and Raising Steam 11/16/2021

6.4 John Rogers and Raising Steam Writer/producer John Rogers visits the island to talk about the need for Robin Hoods in today's world, writing a heist a week and the 40th Discworld novel, Raising Steam. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/21186710

6.3 Ali Plumb and the Truth 11/07/2021

6.3 Ali Plumb and the Truth Radio 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. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/21075065

6.2 Eleanor Morton and Carpe Jugulum 10/31/2021

6.2 Eleanor Morton and Carpe Jugulum Comedian Eleanor Morton visits the island to talk about dorky Aragorn, the Miss Jean Brodie theme park and the 23rd Discworld novel, Carpe Jugulum. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/20996654

6.1 Cory Doctorow and Making Money 10/24/2021

6.1 Cory Doctorow and Making Money Author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow visits 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 [email protected]. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/20917298

5.7 Dottie James and A Hat Full of Sky 06/06/2021

5.7 Dottie James and A Hat Full of Sky Poet Dottie James visits the island to talk about the magicalness (or otherwise) of treacle tarts, online Wild Wests and the 32nd Discworld novel A Hat Full of Sky. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/19368728

5.6 Stuart Goldsmith and The Fifth Elephant 05/30/2021

5.6 Stuart Goldsmith and The Fifth Elephant Comedian Stuart Goldsmith visits the island to talk about weaponising empathy, stealing plates and the 24th Discworld novel, The Fifth Elephant. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/19289756

5.5 Joanna Robinson and Wintersmith 05/23/2021

5.5 Joanna Robinson and Wintersmith Vanity 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. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/19204175

5.4 Rachael Stott and Thief of Time 05/16/2021

5.4 Rachael Stott and Thief of Time Comics 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! /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/19124975

5.3 Dave Powell and Unseen Academicals 05/09/2021

5.3 Dave Powell and Unseen Academicals Environmental 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. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/19034732

5.2 Dr Beth Singler and Feet of Clay 05/02/2021

5.2 Dr Beth Singler and Feet of Clay Anthropologist 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. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/18942065

5.1 Alasdair Beckett-King and Snuff 04/25/2021

5.1 Alasdair Beckett-King and Snuff Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King visits the island to talk computer game logic, being usurped by Ed Sheeran and the 39th Discworld novel, Snuff! /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/18849638

4.7 Jeremy Warmsley and The Carpet People 12/13/2020

4.7 Jeremy Warmsley and The Carpet People Musician 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. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/17172377

4.6 Patrick Rothfuss and Thud! 12/06/2020

4.6 Patrick Rothfuss and Thud! New 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! /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/17079737

4.5 Aditya Bidikar and Going Postal 11/29/2020

4.5 Aditya Bidikar and Going Postal Comics letterer Aditya Bidikar visits the island to talk about art in a collaborative medium, formative fandoms and the 33rd Discworld novel, Going Postal. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/16986449

4.4 Bethany Black and Reaper Man 11/22/2020

4.4 Bethany Black and Reaper Man Comedian and actor Bethany Black visits the island to talk being a goth in comedy, flying the TARDIS and the eleventh Discworld novel, Reaper Man. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/16906259

4.3 Marc Burrows and the Bromeliad 11/15/2020

4.3 Marc Burrows and the Bromeliad Journalist, 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. /episode/index/show/desertislanddiscworld/id/16813928

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