Join writer Elizabeth Flux and comedian Ben McKenzie on their six(ish) year mission to read every Terry Pratchett novel – not just the Discworld ones! They’ll read one a month, and discuss them with special guests, puns and footnotes. Episodes released on the 8th of each month (Australian time); check pratchatpodcast.com and the end of each episode for notice of the next book, and send in questions to us via social media! The explicit tag represents a fairly average Australian level of coars ...
…
continue reading
An intermittent examination of Terry Pratchett's Discworld book series from an academic perspective, hosted by Joshua Bulleid. Contact: unseenacademicalspod@gmail.com Support: patreon.com/unseenacademicals
…
continue reading
Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today.
…
continue reading
The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. We’ll be splitting each book into three weekly episodes of analysis, discussion and tangents, with a week off in between books to refresh our brains.
…
continue reading
The Fantasy Fiction Book Club and peer support network for fantasy literature fanatics. Two friends, Sam and Dan, explore the epic worlds of fantasy fiction literature as they select books to deep-dive into. Read along with us and join in the conversation on our social media @escapistsanonymouspod. Episodes will include spoilers, so make sure you've read the sections that we're covering. If you're a fan of Joe Abercrombie, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter V. Brett, Brent Weeks, Terry Pratchett, Tolke ...
…
continue reading
The Apple of Truth is a bi-weekly podcast where we nerd out about our favourite shows, episode by episode, while trying to stay spoiler free. Right now we are covering The Sandman and we hope to enrich your dreams and haunt your nightmares. Beware! There will be swearing, poking fun at religion, general overabundance of fangirling and probably pointless discussions, but since we have shitloads of fun with this, we hope you can laugh with us. We made a Patreon over at https://www.patreon.com/ ...
…
continue reading
A podfic collection of works (a mix of solo and multivoice projects) written by different authors and recorded and/or edited by Djap. The podfics are fanworks about the TV show/book universe of Good Omens, by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
…
continue reading
A fun (but highly intellectual) podcast in which four pals read Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, talk about left-wing politics and have a riotous good time while they're about it.
…
continue reading
Join three nerds as we do a book club style read-through of Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels and related works, in publication order. We've got a variety of voices and takes, and will occasionally have special guests to discuss key points in the Discworld series.
…
continue reading
No Return: An Audio Drama by Kier Zhou Enjoy yourself in the chaotic, fantastical world of "No Return," where the worldbuilding ambition rivals Robert Jordan, the humour channels Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams, and the violence echoes Tom Sharpe—all wrapped in the indie punk aesthetic of a one man band making content on a laptop powered by a potato. This full cast comedy fantasy spans a diverse array of tales: - Clumsy Divine Quests: Join researchers on accidental divine missions. - Merce ...
…
continue reading
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.
…
continue reading
Welcome to a realm where the divine meets the absurd, and hilarity ensues! Step into the whimsical world of "Deadbeat Dungeons and Dragons" a side-splitting Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast that will have you laughing right out of your jandles. What if god went out for a packet of cigarettes and never came back? The adventure features a wacky crew, played by some of New Zealand's goofiest improv comedians/nerds. Zed is your DM, accompanied by Tom, Torben, and Rachel playing a perfectly ...
…
continue reading
After countless heroes fail to overcome an evil Wizard, Boltac, humble shopkeeper, must answer the Call of Adventure and save his home and the woman he loves. If you like the Princess Bride, if you've ever played a cRPG or if you like Terry Pratchett, then this is the audiobook for you.
…
continue reading
A podcast of the fantasy novel "Assam & Darjeeling" -- the story of two children who set out to rescue their dead mother from the Underworld. Written and performed by the author, T.M. Camp
…
continue reading
Vennix the Mighty is a hilarious and heartwarming podcast about an obnoxious demi-god and his ditzy priestess. It's a must-listen for fans of Hello from the Magic Tavern, Terry Pratchett, and the odd fart joke.
…
continue reading
Experts from the MacDiarmid Institute take an idea from fiction and see how it stands up to scientific scrutiny.
…
continue reading
From Chipperish Media comes a new podcast that does not fall so much as saunter vaguely downwards, southern fried scholar Dr. Kelly Jones and story expert Lani Diane Rich will be covering "Good Omens" the book, followed by "Good Omens" the Amazon Prime TV show.
…
continue reading
The bookeis podcast is NOT ABOUT SPORTS BETTING!!! we are a group of friends who get together each month to discuses a different paperback drawn at random. We discuses children literature, horror, action, any paper back we know to be of quality writing. We have been recording our book club as a podcast since the end of 2016. I hope you enjoy this months discussion.
…
continue reading
A True Crime podcast by two sisters- Elle and Becca. Join us for humour, chatting and a new case each Sunday! True crime has always been an interest of ours! Elle has a degree in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology, while Becca has a Masters in English Literature! Please note, that despite how much we may love Terry Pratchett books, we are not affiliated or sponsored by them!
…
continue reading
How do you build a great D&D character? What is the most quotable horror movie? Which Zelda game has the best soundtrack? Is a hermit crab even a real crab? Sarah and Ethan answer these questions and more in No Preamble, a show about all manner of nerdy obsessions. Join these intrepid hosts as they hop between hobbies and dive deep into movies, games, comics, literature, and music.
…
continue reading
Welcome to The Graham Norton Book Club where each week Graham talks to a top author, hears from a famous voice behind a brilliant audiobook, gets the best book recommends from his stellar co-presenters, Alex Clark and Sara Collins, weighs up the pros and cons of the book of the week with his passionate band of book clubbers and finds out what’s hot and what’s hotter in the book charts. If you like books, you’ll love this. Come and join the club.
…
continue reading
Guards Guards - Insurrection is in the air in Ankh-Morpork. The Haves and Have-Nots are about to fall out all over again. Captain Sam Vimes of the city�s ramshackle Night Watch is used to this. It�s enough to drive a man to drink. Well, to drink more. But this time, something is different � the Have-Nots have found the key to a dormant, lethal weapon that even they don�t fully understand, and they�re about to unleash a campaign of terror on the city. Time for Captain Vimes to sober up. Wyrd ...
…
continue reading
Join two casual readers as they completely ignore their academic backgrounds and talk about the books they loved, and sometimes the ones they didn’t. Includes segments like “Journey to the Center of the Discworld,” “Words are Weird,” and “Pet Peeves.” Ever wonder why someone would read bad fanfiction? They talk about that too.
…
continue reading
Finding Good Bones is a podcast for anyone who wraps themselves in words to warm their heart, who turns to text for a guiding light through the dark. Every other Thursday, hosts Kate Caldwell and Amy Winters speak with a guest on a piece of writing that helps them acknowledge the sorrow in the world, and then find the hope to move through it. Join us as we work to uncover, understand, and share the ”Good Bones” that help us see that we can make this world beautiful.
…
continue reading
Radio Morpork is a podcast about Terry Pratchett's Discworld, discussing and analysing each book in the series in chronological order. New episodes every month. Find us on Facebook & Twitter for more info, or contact us as radiomorpork@gmail.com
…
continue reading
In the Reading Corner is created by Just Imagine for anyone interested in children's books and reading. It is hosted by Nikki Gamble, author of Exploring Children's Literature and co-author of Guiding Readers. Listening to this podcast, you will learn about the latest children's books, learn more about the creative processes of writing and illustrating, discover different viewpoints about topical issues and more. Whether you are a teacher, librarian, parent, bookseller, publisher, writer or ...
…
continue reading
A Swede and an Irishman walk into a bar, what ensued was a conversation about Fantasy Literature and Current Affairs... And other things. https://www.patreon.com/tangentaldiatribe
…
continue reading
I'm Your Host Dave Trippin, expat living in Thailand spent 10 years living in Japan. Thanks for joining us.
…
continue reading
Half-crazed, introspective discourse on speculative fiction, gaming, social media and general geekery.
…
continue reading
After a long break Cameron is back with his new version of the podcast. He is still reviewing mostly indie fantasy novels but he’s now doing it in his tractor. Cameron spends way too much time in said tractor and figured that since he was listening to a lot of audiobooks but had almost zero time to record episodes with his wife and friends like he used to he would put some of that tractor time to use and record podcast episodes again.
…
continue reading
Two friends who can't stop talking about all things books and book club. Join us here to add to the discussion, and make sure to tune in for weekly episodes!
…
continue reading
Can't Sleep? Feeling Down? This is your late night insomnia cure. Or it's a comedy show and you fall asleep laughing. (includes: mid:nm - self-produced audio stories, Midnight Reads - short yet hilarious book readings, Drive Me to The Moon - random, and Mornings - just recorded in the morning aha)
…
continue reading
Podcast by MCV & Develop
…
continue reading
Sam Rhodes collects Theme tunes. Those themes encourage a selection of wonderful guests to wax lyrical about a series of obscure and often bizarre topics. Meet Sam's butler, Find out what celebs are up too, solve murders, Hear reviews of films from people who've not seen them, and many other intersting and ever changing chats! Each new guest adds a new theme to the pile, PLUS expect the occasional celeb Cameo!
…
continue reading
1
No Deodorant In Outer Space (books turned into movies - Science Fiction, Fantasy and related genres)
Ryan Sean O'Reilly, David Wilkinson and Rick
a podcast review of classic and contemporary literature and movies in science fiction, fantasy and related genres
…
continue reading
We talk bout whatever comes to our minds
…
continue reading
Join your host Lesley as she treks through the most intimidating fantasy and scifi series for the first time.Twitter: @stuckonarrakis Stuck on Arrakis Discord: https://discord.gg/TqPt9Pm Email: stuckonarrakis@gmail.com
…
continue reading
1
Episode 13: Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett with Amy Winters
34:39
34:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:39
Join us, Dear Listeners, as we delve into Terry Pratchett’s Discworld through the novel Carpe Jugulum with podcast co-host and episode guest Amy Winters. The conversation covers the responsibility of choice, standing in between the light and the dark, the hilarious awkwardness of Death, and the subtle empathy of stern people who take on the weight …
…
continue reading
Your hosts read Thud! a City Watch book in Discworld that is probably not the best book in Discworld, but they genuinely liked it despite their complaining. Your hosts talk about fantasy racial tension, the Bechdel test, and lolrandom chickens. They also discuss Carrot's character development, the helpfulness of strippers, and poor, poor Sybil. Thi…
…
continue reading
Kate Andrew tackles Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of books in this episode, with a particular focus on the Octiron, the element of magic which makes up the disc's hub.
…
continue reading
Writer, filmmaker and creative director Lucas Testro joins Liz and Ben on a trip down under to the Other Place as we discuss Terry Pratchett’s first ever published short story, 1963’s “The Hades Business”. Shady advertising man Crucible arrives home to find none other than old Nicholas Lucifer waiting for him in his study. But he hasn’t come to tak…
…
continue reading
MacGyver was an 80s icon, with his mullet and ability to turn anything into a tool to save the day. Karen Thorn looks at one episode where the action hero turns some historical artifacts into a laser.
…
continue reading
Ishi Robinson tells Graham about her debut, coming-of-age in Jamaica story, Sweetness in the Skin and how it caused a publishing bidding war, while suave Great British Sewing Bee judge, Patrick Grant, explains why we need fewer clothes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 144: TAOT The Sandom S1E11 - Part One
58:17
58:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:17
Be aware: This is only the first part of the bonus episode of season 1, Calliope will be released in two weeks. This will probably also feel quite a bit different than the previous 10 episodes. We started this episode with very different thoughts and feelings but while talking about it, we came to see more and more parallels and metaphors in this a…
…
continue reading
1
Author Interview: The Hunter's Gambit by Ciel Pierlot
57:22
57:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:22
Your hosts are joined by Ciel Pierlot to talk about her latest novel, The Hunter's Gambit. They discuss vampire lore, equality in fantasy settings, and hot threeways. They also ask the ultimate question: do vampires count as monsterfcking? Find more from Ciel: https://x.com/CielPierlot https://www.instagram.com/cielpierlot/ https://cielpierlot.com/…
…
continue reading
The Philosopher's Stone in the Harry Potter books can change metal into gold and create an elixir of life. Erin Leitao tells Bryan Crump whether either ability is within our reach.
…
continue reading
Send us a Text Message. The gang get hostile and toxic during an intense combat against the Drow. Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am Torben Klausen - El'Andrew Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvis Outro music by Matt Carroll Special thanks to Joel Luscombe Follow us on Instagram @deadbeatdnd…
…
continue reading
Sam and Dan discuss chapters 29 - the end of Hannah Whitten's The Foxglove King: the first instalment of The Nightshade Crown trilogy. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers of the entire book. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening. Now that we've finished the novel, we discuss what we thought was great, …
…
continue reading
1
Total Recall: Turbinium from the planet Mars
25:28
25:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:28
In Total Recall Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a construction worker who recovers memories as life as secret agent trying to stop the mining of Turbinium on the planet Mars.
…
continue reading
In this episode, Elle McNicoll talks to Nikki Gamble about her novel, Keedie, the prequel to her novel, A Kind of Spark, now a BBC television series. About Keedie Set in Juniper five years before A Kind of Spark comes a powerful coming-of-age story from award-winning author Elle McNicoll. As Keedie and her twin Nina approach their fourteenth birthd…
…
continue reading
The Ghostbusters would never have caught their prey without proton packs. Emily Kendall talks to Bryan Crump about how they worked in the movies and whether they could work in real life.
…
continue reading
Graham talks to Torrey Peters about her smash hit story of love, parenthood and trans life-choices, Detransition Baby and to Helen Lederer about her wry memoir, Not That I’m Bitter. Plus reading recommends, chart updates and, of course, our Clubbers deciding whether they’re going to play nicely or throw their toys out of the cot. See Privacy Policy…
…
continue reading
The Bookies is a book club podcast. A group of friends get together every month have launch and discuss a paper back novel that had been picked at random on the privies month. We read every thing from the classics, sfyf, horror, western, to mysteries. On episode 58 we go “Into the wild”, by John Krakauer. The true story of the life and death of Chr…
…
continue reading
Send us a Text Message. Thank the silent gods! We have finally dropped that insane story telling device (literally) and now we can get to the bottom of what is happening with some good old fashion interrogation! Commander Vine/Matthias Alaric/Rayan/Saurians: Kier Zhou Domina Elyra Lightfoot: Abbie Jordan-Tickle Nyalie Alaric: Glenda Villimar Consta…
…
continue reading
1
147: Snuff Pt.3 (Death in a Deckchair!)
1:31:02
1:31:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:31:02
The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 3 of our recap of “Snuff”. Storms! Sand! Sailing! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook…
…
continue reading
Spiderman swings from the top of New York's high-rises, fighting crime and beating super-villains. But could spider silk really hold up a full-grown man? Dr Paul Hume and Bryan Crump discuss the super qualities of spiderwebs.
…
continue reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator is a cyborg sent back in time to change the future. Duncan McGillvray discusses the metal that makes up the murderous robotic endoskeleton.
…
continue reading
In the first of a brand-new series, Graham and the Clubbers are on the hunt for a serial killer with top crime writer MW Craven’s The Puppet Show, while best-seller Marian Keyes lets us in on My Favourite Mistake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
…
continue reading
Your hosts try not to make anyone too mad with their opinions about The Final Empire, Brandon Sanderson's first Mistborn novel. Credit where credit's due, it's got a really cool magic system. They spend some time comparing it to Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey, and also talk about the YA to Grimdark pipeline, sex workers, and fun takes on the Ch…
…
continue reading
1
Episode 143: TAOT The Sandman S1E10
1:40:43
1:40:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:40:43
IT'S FINALE TIME! Strap in, it's a long one! In this episode, we mostly actually agree on things, which was a welcomed surprised, but it also comes to show how well the season ended up working. We debate Dream's development in length, Lina cries over the Corinthian and Vero blows Lina's mind on several occasions. Most importantly, we add many new q…
…
continue reading
1
"We did what?!" Getting hyped for Pathfinder 2e!
1:11:51
1:11:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:51
As Ethan prepares to start a level 1 Pathfinder 2e (PF2e) campaign, he and Sarah discuss the setting, premise, character concepts, tarot inspiration, and somehow a variety of anime and other media. With a looming mystery of lost time and a mysterious payment, this unusual trio will soon be set loose in the city of Absalom to wreck havoc and sidetra…
…
continue reading
Wonder Woman can stop bullets with her Feminum bracelets but, apart from needing the reflexes to achieve this, could any material that's light enough to wear on your wrists do that?
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 18 - The Fate Inquisitor (Feywild Frolic)
1:54:13
1:54:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:54:13
Send us a Text Message. In this wild episode, the Illumignomy are judged for their sins. Bradicus makes a mortal enemy, El Andy gets in over his head, and Silkenweb learns about her tragic past. Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am Torben Klausen - El'Andrew Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomjarvi…
…
continue reading
Sam and Dan discuss chapters 14 - 28 of Hannah Whitten's The Foxglove King: the first instalment of The Nightshade Crown trilogy. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for the first 28 chapters of the book. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening. Now that the story is in full swing we delve into the devel…
…
continue reading
1
146: Snuff Pt. 2 (Hats, Pockets, Birds, Names)
1:29:29
1:29:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:29:29
The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 2 of our recap of “Snuff”. Caves! Rural! Pockets! Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook…
…
continue reading
Elizabeth Holmes is serving prison time for fraud after convincing the world she had developed a simple blood test that could diagnose a range of diseases. Professor Duncan McGillivray looks at whether the fiction could one day be a reality.
…
continue reading
1
Episode 12: Courting the Wild Twin by Martin Shaw with Jeff Mount
49:12
49:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:12
Join Finding Good Bones for a rewilding as storyteller and leadership coach Jeff Mount challenges us all to look deep within and around, and speak of what we find there. It’s a ruminative discussion filled with ancient myths, challenging truths, sacred journeys, and secret names. Pour yourself a dram and start listening already!…
…
continue reading
Colm Healy chats about the magic of material science and possible real life equivalents to Harry Potter's invisibility cloak.
…
continue reading
1
The Graham Norton Book Club (Series 6) - Trailer
1:26
1:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26
Welcome to The Graham Norton Book Club where each week Graham talks to a top author, hears from a famous voice behind a brilliant audiobook and gets the best book recommends from his stellar co-presenters, Alex Clark and Sara Collins. He also weighs up the pros and cons of the book of the week with his passionate band of book clubbers and finds out…
…
continue reading
1
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
43:56
43:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:56
The people have spoken! Your hosts let their patreon subscribers choose the book for this episode, and they chose "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin. Your hosts discuss narrative voice, Fantasy tropes from the mid 20th century, and how an author's reputation may affect the reader's experience. They also talk about coming of age stories, wa…
…
continue reading
Spoiler Alert: In the Christopher Nolan movie Interstellar, an astronaut gets sucked into a black hole but manages to communicate with his daughter and find his way out. Richard Easther tells us the realities of being sucked into a black hole.
…
continue reading
1
10: Actual Play: Fate of Daya: You Wouldn't Believe Me, Even If I Told You...
48:46
48:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:46
Send us a Text Message. Episode Art by Jim Tuohy Jim Tuohy Art Gamesmaster provided by Hearthfire Tales Can Alaric talk his way out of this one? Jorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoink Salryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair ‘Swifty’: Jack Duncan GM: Dylan Smith Support the Show.By Kier Zhou
…
continue reading
1
145: Snuff Pt. 1 (Don't Mention the Fourth Wall)
1:19:28
1:19:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:19:28
The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. This week, Part 1 of our recap of “Snuff”. Trees! Sheep! What? Find us on the internet: Twitter: @MakeYeFretPod Instagram: @TheTruthShallMakeYeFret Facebook: @…
…
continue reading
Greedy corporations seeking Unobtainium are the bad guys in James Cameron's Avatar movie franchise. Associate Professor Nicola Gaston discusses the parallels between the fictional mineral and solid hydrogen.
…
continue reading
Rodrigo Martinez Gazoni chats with Bryan Crump about the scientific plausibility of Batman's cape and some of his other gadgets.
…
continue reading
1
Episode 142: TAOT The Sandman S1E09
1:32:32
1:32:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:32:32
Once again we did not know how to talk less. Not only because we were seeing very different motivations in various characters, but also because there simply is a lot to talk about in this episode. So join us for some more Corinthian thirst, some Stephen Fry appreciation and some very odd agreements and disagreements between the two of us. The final…
…
continue reading
1
Author Interview: Evocation by S.T. Gibson
40:11
40:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:11
Your hosts are joined by S.T. Gibson to talk about her new novel, Evocation. They discuss religious characters from all over the spectrum, occult research, and the allure of secret societies. They also talk about headlight writing, flexible series arcs, and the challenges around writing a polyamorous romance plotline. Find more from S.T. Gibson: ht…
…
continue reading
1
3: Mageslayers: It May Already Be too Late, Eunuch Boy!
28:42
28:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:42
Send us a Text Message. The Mageslayers head to the ancient city of Reach in the Terrq'n Mountains to investigate their mysterious artefact! Written by Kier Zhou and Jack Duncan Addison De Ara - Laura Duncan Shain Sotalach - Adam Robinson Descartamelius (Dec) Go’orbulle - Dylan Smith Nanda Nall- Justin Fife Cinte Micheart- Gemma Maclean-Mair Nikol …
…
continue reading
The Starship Enterprise crew's tricorders have a multitude of uses, from scanning a new planet's surface to staff health checks. Dr Michel Nieuwoudt chats about whether we could even construct such a device.
…
continue reading
1
"Wyrd Sisters" by Terry Pratchett - Ethan introduces Sarah to Disc World!
58:08
58:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
58:08
At long last, Sarah finishes reading a Disc World novel, starting with "Wyrd Sisters" by the acclaimed Terry Pratchett. Ethan kindly gifted her a copy, knowing the premise of grumpy Granny Weatherwax would appeal to her sensibilities. And right he was! But did Sarah enjoy the book was a whole? Will she become a Disc World fan as Ethan intends? And …
…
continue reading
1
Ep.17 - The Tavern of Infinite Taverns (Feywild Frolic)
1:30:25
1:30:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:30:25
Send us a Text Message. The gang finally chooses a team name, and let me tell you... it's a banger. A wild night out on the town results in magic items, pixie dust, and a very strange tavern indeed! Zed Moore - DM @zedmooreorless Rachel Anastasi-Marais - Silkenweb @the_rachel_am Torben Klausen - El'Andrew Tom Jarvis - Bradicus the Wise @thatonetomj…
…
continue reading
Sam and Dan discuss chapters 1 - 13 of Hannah Whitten's The Foxglove King: the first instalment of The Nightshade Crown trilogy. SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for the first 13 chapters of the book. We strongly recommend reading the chapters we're covering before listening. In this episode we get to know our main protagonist, Lore, a…
…
continue reading
In Larry Niven's 1970 science fiction novel, Louis Wu and his companions crash land on a rotating ring world constructed by aliens. Dr Chris Bumby and Bryan Crump discuss whether we might one day build our own space Ringworld.
…
continue reading
1
15A - Small Gods, Part 1: Consider the Tortoise
2:17:05
2:17:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:17:05
The first episode on Terry Pratchett's thirteenth (and best) Discworld novel Small Gods (1992), looking at religious and folkloric depictions of tortoises, the idea that gods need belief to survive as a trope of fantasy literature through influential works like those of Fritz Leiber and the Epic of Gilgamesh, as well as the early Dungeons and Drago…
…
continue reading
It’s the 25th of May, which can only mean one thing: Geek Pride Day! Or Towel Day. Or the Glorious 25th of May and the Battle of Treacle Mine Road…okay, that’s three things. Why not add one more? This is the Pratchat Eeek Club: a bonus episode discussing Terry Pratchett-related topics selected by our “Eeek” tier subscribers. This year, the topics a…
…
continue reading
Symbiotes are extraterrestrial parasites that appear in the Marvel Comics Spiderverse. In particular, Venom is a symbiote who attaches to journalist Eddie Brock. Dr Paul Hume chats with Bryan Crump about the feasibility of coming across a symbiote in real life.
…
continue reading