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.
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7A.2 Al Kennedy and the Shepherd's Crown
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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.By Al Kennedy
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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 whos…
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7.8 Kat Brown and the Sea and Little Fishes
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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 FishesBy Al Kennedy
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7.7 Alasdair Stuart and The Last Hero
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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 HeroBy Al Kennedy
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7.6 Humphrey Ker and the Discworld Games
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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 gamesBy Al Kenendy
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7.5 Mink Ette and The Last Continent
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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 ContinentBy Al Kennedy
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7.4 Hazel Southwell and Only You Can Save Mankind
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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
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Independent pro wrestler Max Zero visits the island to talk crafting a persona, LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling, and the 17th Discworld novel, Interesting TimesBy Al Kennedy
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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, DodgerBy Al Kennedy
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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 desertislanddiscwo…
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Author Diane Duane visits the island to talk about the evolution of Young Adult readerships, nurses with knives and the 21st Discworld novel, Jingo. 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://desertislanddiscw…
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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. 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 h…
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Author Louie Stowell visits the island to talk the overlap between tall tales and mythology, the tiresomeness of literary fiction and Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's celebrated collaboration, Good Omens. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy ficti…
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6.5 Erica Henderson and The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
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Comics artist Erica Henderson visits the island to talk versatility in genre fiction, stories about stories and the 28th Discworld novel, The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents. 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 Di…
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Writer and producer John Rogers joins us on the island to talk about the need for Robin Hoods in today's world, the challenges of writing a heist a week and the 40th Discworld novel, Raising Steam. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction. Visit De…
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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. 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 …
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6.2 Eleanor Morton and Carpe Jugulum
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Comedian Eleanor Morton visits the island to talk about dorky Aragorn, the Miss Jean Brodie theme park and the 23rd Discworld novel, Carpe Jugulum. 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://desertislanddiscwo…
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Author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow joins us on 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 a…
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5.7 Dottie James and A Hat Full of Sky
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Poet and writer Dottie James visits the island to talk about the magical nature (or otherwise) of treacle tarts, the online Wild West and the 32nd Discworld novel A Hat Full of Sky. 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 Disc…
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5.6 Stuart Goldsmith and The Fifth Elephant
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Comedian Stuart Goldsmith visits the island to talk about weaponising empathy, stealing plates and the 24th Discworld novel, The Fifth Elephant. 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…
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5.5 Joanna Robinson and Wintersmith
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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. 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 Islan…
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5.4 Rachael Stott and Thief of Time
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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! This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction.…
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5.3 Dave Powell and Unseen Academicals
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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. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction.…
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5.2 Dr Beth Singler and Feet of Clay
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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. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction.…
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5.1 Alasdair Beckett-King and Snuff
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Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King visits the island to talk computer game logic, being usurped by Ed Sheeran and the 39th Discworld novel, Snuff! Season 5 of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you by Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten fantasy fiction.By Al Kennedy
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