Patrick W Reed returns, joining Mark to discuss the eleventh Discworld novel, Reaper Man.We look at the books sentimentality, the silliness of it's B plot and we even ask the question: Is it Pratchett's most English novel?Other discussion points include: practical women, Pratchett's lack of trust in his skills, dated references, Vampires as a class construct, Mystic Meg, The Simpsons and the context of common quotations. Please note that there are some spoilers for future Discworld novels. DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky)Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (Bluesky)Patrick - @patrickwreed.bsky.social (Bluesky)Bunkum & Ballyhoo - @bunkumballyhoo.bsky.social (Bluesky)Days of Thunder - @WCWThunderPod (Twitter)The Days of Thunder Patreon page - alargemanappears.com
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E9 - Moving Pictures
Dave Ryan from the Days of Thunder podcast swaps the horrors of WCW in the year 2000 for the Creatures from the Dungeon Dimensions as he joins joins Mark to discuss the tenth Discworld novel: Moving Pictures.In this episode, we discuss debuting characters, how Victor Tugelbend feels like an early Discworld main character, Pratchett's possible opinions on Hollywood, Pratchett's turn of phrase, why this might be a Discworld hidden gem and an awful lot of movie references.Please note that there are some spoilers for future Discworld novels.DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky)Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (Bluesky)Dave - @thedaytodave (Twitter & bluesky)Days of Thunder - @WCWThunderPod (Twitter)The Days of Thunder Patreon page - alargemanappears.com
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E08-Eric
Liam Byrne joins Mark to discuss the ninth Discworld novel: Eric.
In this episode, we discuss why there are two versions of Eric, Pratchett's obsession with bureaucracy, re-treading old paths, Pratchettian logic, Goodreads ratings and the benefits of short books.
Please note that there are mild spoilers for future Discworld novels featuring Rincewind.
DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky)
Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (bluesky)
Liam - @tvtimelimit (Twitter)
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E07 - Guards! Guards!
Stuart Iversen joins Mark to discuss the eighth Discworld novel: Guards! Guards!
In this episode, we discuss why Guards! Guards! is a perfect example of a Discworld novel, Pratchett's ability to great interesting side characters, interesting choices for Discworld Pantomimes, and some rather interesting analogies (if you're a wrestling fan).
Please note that there are mild spoilers for future Discworld novels, especially the Watch books.
DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky)
Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (bluesky)
Stuart - @iversen83 (Twitter & Bluesky)
Stuart's website: ramblingsaboutwrestling.com
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E06 - Pyramids
George Twigg (podcaster, author, Mastermind finalist) joins Mark to discuss the seventh Discworld novel: Pyramids.
In this episode, topics of conversation include: Magical realism vs fantasy, pub quiz machines, terrines, Arnold Schwarzenegger, tradition holding back progress, Manchester United, Orientalism, "esoteric new age bullshit", diversity in modern fantasy, "tell not show", Hamlet references, the Great Pyramid of Giza, Lincoln Cathedral, Pratchett's travelogue books, William Huggins, Game of Thrones, reusing footnotes in video game manuals, lesser known London museums, art forgery, and lots of Ancient Egypt facts.
DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky)
Mark - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) @monkeybuckles (bluesky)
George - @puropodcast (Twitter & Bluesky)
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 the guests history with fantasy fiction, their Discworld fandom and the novel in question.
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