E05 – Wyrd Sisters

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 guest's history with fantasy fiction, their Discworld fandom and the novel in question. Sarah Parkin returns to discuss the sixth Discworld novel: Wyrd Sisters. The chat covers the usual subjects when it comes to Wyrd Sisters: Character dynamicsShakespeareThe Hedgehog SongThrone of BloodForeshadowingPratchett hitting his stridePlaying with Lord & Lady MacbethBickeringWrestlers doing Macbeth? Spoiler warning: Please note that there are some significant spoilers for Lords & Ladies, Maskerade and Carpe Jugulum. DWO - @DiscWorldOrder (Twitter & Bluesky) Mark  - @monkey_buckles (Twitter) Sarah - @SarahParkin1 (Twitter & Bluesky)

Discworld Order is a monthly Discworld podcast series, looking at the Discworld novels in chronological order. This episode, Mark is joined by Luke Jansen to discuss the fifth Discworld novel: Sourcery. We explore an often maligned book in the series, looking at it's value as well as it's weaknesses, why it can feel like a step backwards and who is the best character in the book. Please note that there may be some mild spoilers regarding future books in the Discworld series.  Follow the podcast on Bluesky - @discworldorder.bsky.social and on Twitter/X - @DiscWorldOrder Follow Mark on Twitter - @monkey_buckles

Discworld Order is a monthly Discworld podcast series, looking at the Discworld novels in chronological order. This episode, Mark is joined by Patrick W. Reed, the author of Kayfabe: A mostly true history of professional wresting, to discuss the fourth Discworld novel: Mort. Please note that there may be some mild spoilers regarding future books in the Discworld series.  Follow the podcast on Twitter/X - @DiscWorldOrder Mark - @monkey_buckles Patrick - @Patrick_W_Reed Patricks website is patrickwreed.com

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 guest's history with fantasy fiction, their Discworld fandom and the novel in question. This episode, Mark is joined by Sarah Parkin as they discuss the third Discworld novel: Equal Rites. Please note that there are some spoilers regarding the other witches books in the Discworld series.  Follow the podcast on Twitter/X - @DiscWorldOrder Mark - @monkey_buckles Sarah - @SarahParkin1

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 guest's history with fantasy fiction, their Discworld fandom and the novel in question. This episode, Mark is joined by his former podcast partner in crime Kieran Lefort as they discuss the first two Discworld novels: The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic.   Follow the podcast on Twitter/X - @DiscWorldOrder Mark - @monkey_buckles Kieran - @kieranedits