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Desert Island Discworld

Desert Island Discworld

Al Kennedy

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Desert Island Discworld episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Desert Island Discworld for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Desert Island Discworld episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Desert Island Discworld - 6.8 Diane Duane and Jingo

6.8 Diane Duane and Jingo

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12/12/21 • 67 min

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://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].

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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 Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].

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Desert Island Discworld - 3.5 Alice Fraser and Men at Arms

3.5 Alice Fraser and Men at Arms

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08/30/20 • 61 min

Comedian, writer and broadcaster Alice Fraser visits the island to talk about comedy as a marathon, accepting destiny on your own terms, and the 15th Discworld novel, Men at Arms.

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].

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Desert Island Discworld - 2.2 Nate Crowley and Guards! Guards!
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03/29/20 • 62 min

Author and journalist Nate Crowley visits the island to talk about fictional forgotten 1990s TV shows, aquatic brushes with death and the 8th Discworld novel, Guards! Guards!

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Desert Island Discworld - 2.3 Jo Graham and The Colour of Magic
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04/05/20 • 58 min

Podcaster Jo Graham joins us on the island to talk about the forgotten women of professional wrestling, cowardly heroes and the first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic.

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Desert Island Discworld - 2.4 James D'Amato and The Wee Free Men
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04/12/20 • 61 min

Podcaster, writer, producer and game designer James D'Amato visits the island to talk about the lessons of improv comedy, the importance of inclusivity in games and the 30th Discworld novel, The Wee Free Men.

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Desert Island Discworld - 6.1 Cory Doctorow and Making Money

6.1 Cory Doctorow and Making Money

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10/24/21 • 64 min

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.

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Desert Island Discworld - 3.3 Claire Napier and Soul Music

3.3 Claire Napier and Soul Music

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08/16/20 • 60 min

Writer and critic Claire Napier joins us on the island to talk about the intersections between art and criticism, the quality of "naffness" in fantasy fiction and the sixteenth Discworld novel, Soul Music.

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Desert Island Discworld - 4.6 Patrick Rothfuss and Thud!

4.6 Patrick Rothfuss and Thud!

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12/06/20 • 61 min

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!

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Desert Island Discworld - 6.7 Neill Cameron and Sourcery

6.7 Neill Cameron and Sourcery

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12/05/21 • 64 min

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 http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on Twitter at @DIDiscworld, on Patreon at http://patreon.com/DIDiscworld, or contact us at [email protected].

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How many episodes does Desert Island Discworld have?

Desert Island Discworld currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does Desert Island Discworld cover?

The podcast is about Literature, Interview, Comedy, Podcasts, Books, Arts and Comedy Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Desert Island Discworld?

The episode title '6.8 Diane Duane and Jingo' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Desert Island Discworld?

The average episode length on Desert Island Discworld is 61 minutes.

How often are episodes of Desert Island Discworld released?

Episodes of Desert Island Discworld are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Desert Island Discworld?

The first episode of Desert Island Discworld was released on Nov 18, 2019.

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