So, how would YOU rank the Discworld Witches novels?

Wyrd Sisters
Witches Abroad
Lords & Ladies
Maskerade
Carpe Jugulum

Im attending my 1st Eastercon (& my 1st SF/F convention) this weekend.
Friday was 3 for 4 in terms of panels mentioning Terry Pratchett.

I always forget just how popular Pratchett was, even at events full of fans of SFF.

Your mileage may vary on how long you can listen to me talk. I get it. But... Granny Weatherwax vs vampires! Pratchett vs fascism! Verence vs Big Aggie's brose! Mark vs keeping me on topic!

Carpe Jugulum is dark, weird, creepy and hilarious. Hope we did it justice.

E22 - Carpe Jugulum Podcast Episode · Discworld Order · April 1 · 3h 2m

This month on Discworld Order, @sarahparkin1.bsky.social returns to discuss Carpe Jugulum.

It's our longest episode as we chat about Granny Weatherwax, vampires, AND the Witches novels in general.
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Keep an eye out on Wednesday as its the BIG one:
Carpe Jugulum with @sarahparkin1.bsky.social

And when I say "The BIG one," I mean that this episode is just over THREE HOURS of Discworld, Vampires & Granny Weatherwax.

Bloody hell! Seriously, there is a recording of me quoting a bit from The Last Continent and my guest pointed out that it was a subversion of Tiger Tiger Burning Bright...

I think only Pratchett got all of his puns.

@discworldorder.bsky.social I just saw a post elsewhere about a PTerry pun I never got; Selachii and Venturi as the two feuding families of Ankh Morpork - Selachii is the taxonomic name for sharks, the Venturi Effect is how jet engines work.

Sharks & Jets. It's a sodding West Side Story joke!

This months episode of DWO was on the last of the Rincewind novels.

So, what is YOUR favourite Rincewind novel?

This month’s episode PD Doling joins Mark to discuss the 22nd Discworld novel, The Last Continent.

They discuss the limitations of Rincewind, the joys of the faculty, Pratchett moving away from characters and Damien Hirst.

🟢Spotify bit.ly/4cUurDQ
🍎Apple bit.ly/4r2UiwU
📦Amazon bit.ly/3MCXOQB

E20 - Jingo Podcast Episode · Discworld Order · 02/01/2026 · 1h 31m

Discworld Order returns with episode 20.
Cam Pollard joins Mark to discuss the 21st Discworld novel, Jingo.

They discuss Pratchett getting his teeth into War, Pratchett's greatest idiot, and why Sybil Vimes was under utilised.
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January's episode of Discworld Order is already out.
Dr Jane Carroll provided great context and perspective as we discussed the 20th Discworld novel, Hogfather.

Please note that there won't be a regular episode coming out in January.

Ho Ho Ho!
Discworld Order Episode 19 on the Hogfather is out NOW as a Christmas treat.

Dr Jane Carroll, an associate professor in Children's literature, joins Mark to discuss Pratchett's Christmas novel.
We talk about Dickens, latin puns, bickering & where this ranks among the Death books

I was incredibly lucky to talk to one of my favourite current authors about my favourite author ever.

I love doing this podcast as I get to talk to people with different perspectives and opinions on Pratchett.

The incredibly prolific author Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social) joined me to discuss the 19th Discworld novel, Feet of Clay.
We discussed Golems, world building, class, the Vimes - Vetinari dynamic & much much more.

Spotify: bit.ly/4pFMX66
Amazon: bit.ly/4opdXFW
Apple: bit.ly/4osxGEC

A photo of 11 books by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Paperbacks of Spiderlight, The Tiger & the Wolf, The bear & the serpent, The hyena & the Hawk, Children of Time, Children of Memory, Made Things, The Doors of Eden and Alken Clay. There are also hardback editions of House of Open Wounds and Lives of Bitter Rain.

Monday sees the release of our next episode.
Adrian Tchaikovsky joins me to discuss Feet of Clay.

I can't wait for people to listen to this one. I may be just a little bit of a fan of Adrian's...

A statue of a brown Golem with metal clasps holding together a large crack. The statue are at the top of a hotel stairwell. In the crook of the status's arm is a copy of Terry Pratchett's Feet of Clay. The book is in Czech and it is a paperback with rhe original Josh Kirby cover.

If you're keeping up with the podcast, then you know what episode is coming out on Monday.

If you don't, then this is a hint.

Yes, this statue was in my hotel when I was on holiday.

No, I did not know this when I booked the hotel.

@jensugden.bsky.social , co-writer of High Vaultage & Victoriocity, joins us to discuss the 18th Discworld novel, Maskerade. We talk about crafting jokes, managing fan favourites & the complicated depiction of Agnes Nitt.
Spotify: bit.ly/4oIhoIf
Amazon: bit.ly/47EkzKk
Apple: bit.ly/47jN4hl

An image of a book cover with geometric shapes and a city skyline in baby blue and electric pink. The title is HIGH VAULTAGE and the authors are Chris Sugden and Jen Sugden.

Coming up very soon, we were very lucky to chat with Jen Sugden, one of the writers of the Victorian Steampunk comedy novel "High Vaultage."

Jen joined us to discuss Maskerade.
Keep an eye out in the usual places for this one.

A display of hardback Discworld novels in terms London Piccadilly branch of Waterstones.

Ah, the joy of a well organised Discworld display.

Well, the next episode of Discworld Order will see me do more research than I've done before for an episode: 2 books, 1 film, and some extra video watching.

I managed to get a reference to failed Aberdeen winger Jeffrey de Vischeer into this podcast, which is presumably a first.

Chatting Discworld with Mark is always a pleasure and you should all give it a listen!

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@iversen83.bsky.social returns to discuss the 17th Discworld novel, Interesting Times.
We talk about updating the Rincewind formula, how comedy ages, Mustrum Ridcully’s flexibility, Pratchett's middle class revolutionaries & Scottish footballers.

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I have a podcast recording tomorrow, so of course, I did the sensible thing and spent half an hour today on notes for the next two episodes instead.

In times like these, I desperately recommend reading Terry Pratchett.

It's an instant balm for my anxiety and depression with all the world's current events.

Over the last few weeks, I've read 2-4 Discworld books a week, and it has significantly improved my mental health.

#booksky
#Discworld

Mundane Times

Some days, you just end up having 3 different conversations about the same subject.

Such was the case today, and yes, I was talking about Discworld.

I can see your point, but I think that Pratchett probably doesn't do it enough for it to stick for me. That scene at the first gig in the Drum does have a great des riptide.

And yes, everyone has different perspectives on books and what clicks for them.

It's new episode time!

Dermot Byrne returns to talk about the 16th Discworld novel, Soul Music.
We discuss dated references, groanworthy puns, and Pratchett’s takes on education.
Spotify bit.ly/4mHrhWh
Amazon bit.ly/3UTRTHb
Apple bit.ly/3I0vyVs

Today marks the 10th anniversary of Terry Pratchett's final masterpiece, 'The Shepherd's Crown.' To honour this milestone, we're sharing these poignant reflections from Rob Wilkins.
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#TerryPratchett #Discworld

The story behind the Oblivion mod Terry Pratchett worked on This week, we passed the 10-year anniversary of beloved fantasy author Terry Pratchett passing away - a person whose in…

@rhi.bsky.social posted a beautiful article about her father yesterday and I thought we could continue Sir Pterry lore by sharing the Oblivion mod he worked on.

www.eurogamer.net/the-story-be...