Dining Table Discworld - Fifth Elephant, Part 1

Commander Vimes is thrown back in time, to the bad old days of curfews, revolution and the horrors of the Cable Street Particulars. He is forced to become his own mentor, and try and keep things running as they did before so that he has a future to go back to. But there's an extra killer on the loose this time and he wouldn't be Vimes if he didn't try to protect people, and the Glorious Republic is coming. With 2 Vimes for the price of 1, Checkov's forceps and the use of cardboard-soled boots. Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably-priced Love and a Hard-boiled Egg.   You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.

We take another brief interlude to take a look at the new Adventures in Ankh-Morpork Discworld Roleplaying game from Modiphius. (Who's name I'm sure I mispronounce every time I say it!) We have a look at the new books, some of the dice and extras that came with the Kickstarter, and talk about who this game is aimed at and should you pick it up!   You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.

The Amazing Maurice (a smart cat) and his Educated Rodents (a clan of smart rats) are planning one last rat-piper con job, but the town of Bad Blintz was a bad place to pick. The smart rats are figuring out how they fit in the world, the smart cat reckons he just wants the money, the stupid-looking kid turns out to have a name, and the Mayor's fanciful daughter has read way too many books. Meanwhile there's something nasty underground, and not just the shady rat fighting ring. We discuss this first Discworld foray into YA and various talking animal books it might be in conversation with. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.

Cohen the Barbarian and the Silver Horde are on a great, last quest, which endangers the Discworld, prompting Ankh-Morpork's first space mission. We discuss this illustrated book, described as a Discworld Fable, which displays the talents of Paul Kidby. Turns out Dave likes Rincewind when he's not running away. Cathy spots a Monty Python reference in an illustration of dragons. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.

The universe is going to end, as soon as the glass clock strikes and it's a race against, well... Time, to either create or destroy it. We discuss how Susan is Death's unwitting loophole, and needs some friends who are grown women. We celebrate the History Monks, possibly an answer to internet pedants. We consider how Pratchett might have built on ideas from a previous book.   You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.

Join us as we discuss The Truth (the Discworld novel, not the concept). A new cast of characters, a fresh viewpoint on the Watch and the explosion of movable type and the Press in Ankh-Morpork. With digressions about our own history with newspapers, printing on the Disc, and how aristocrats running newspapers doesn't feel fantastical.   You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay. 

We discuss the animated Wyrd Sisters TV show, from Cosgrove Hall. Including how faithful the adaption is, the famous voice actors, and our favourite bits of animation. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay. 

In the second part of our discussion about The Fifth Elephant we discuss dwarf gender and femininity, plus how the Scone was stolen. Also some of the mysteries of Uberwald, like Igors and vampires who don't drink blood. CN: has discussion of UK transphobia You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay. 

Vampires, werewolves and dwarves, oh my! Vimes is reluctant ambassador to Uberwald, Cheery brings dwarven femininity back home, Angua runs off to deal with her terribly family and so Carrot follows her. Meanwhile Sergeant Colon becomes dictator of the sugar cubes and Lady Sybil would just like a quiet moment alone with her husband. In this first part we discuss dwarf culture and werewolf-style fascism. Part 2 coming soon. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay. 

It's witches vs vampires in Lancre, and where is Granny Weatherwax? Carpe Jugulum looks at the roles of witches and the difficult, hidden choices that communities need someone to make. There's also examination of how vampires crave and use power over people, which is very relevant now fascism is on the rise. We discuss how this book acts as a low key sequel to Small Gods, as well as being the last in the Lancre Witches sequence. You can find the Podcast on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DiningTableDiscworld BlueSky: dtdiscworld.bsky.social E-Mail: [email protected] Our intro and outro music is Beyond Infinity by user BlenderTimer on Pixabay.