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Discworld Order
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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 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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E15 - Soul Music
Aug 3101:18:41Tap to summarizeThe bluegrass playing, guitar making, amateur cello repairman Dermot Byrne returns to discuss the 16th Discworld novel, Soul Music. We attempt to take Pratchett's vision apart with inexpert tools, discussing Pratchett's views on education, the music industry, groanworthy puns, dated references and Mustrum Ridcully's caring side.Please note that there may be some mild spoilers for future Death books and Feet of Clay. For social media, you can find us at: DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky)Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (Bluesky)
Transcribe →E14 - Men At Arms
Jul 31, 202501:40:03Tap to summarizeLuke 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)
Transcribe →E04 - Sourcery
Sep 30, 2024Tap to summarizeDiscworld 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. Please note that there may be some mild spoilers regarding future books in the Discworld series. Follow the podcast on Bluesky - @discworldorder.bsky.social and on Twitter/X - @DiscWorldOrder Follow Mark on Twitter - @monkey_buckles
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