Join us on the island for a giant-sized series finale, as guest host Marc Burrows turns the tables on Al Kennedy to talk about formative fandom, anoraks, and the 41st Discworld novel, The Shepherd's Crown.

7A.1 Discworld Podcasters and Eric

Jun 18th, 2023 58m 20s

Discworld podcasters Ben and Liz from Pratchat, Joanna and Francine from The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret and János and Chaz from Who Watches the Watch join us on the island to talk about fandom origins, online communities and the ninth Discworld n

7.8 Kat Brown and the Sea and Little Fishes

Dec 4th, 2022 1h 2m

Journalist, writer and editor Kat Brown joins us on the island to talk about Princess Diana's acupuncturist, feeding a turkey to a bee and the Witches short story The Sea and Little Fishes

7.7 Alasdair Stuart and The Last Hero

Nov 20th, 2022 1h 1m

Pop culture analyst, podcaster, journalist and voice actor Alasdair Stuart visits the island to talk cartoon roosters, imaginary SF blockbuster trilogies and the 27th Discworld novel, The Last Hero

7.6 Humphrey Ker and the Discworld Games

Nov 6th, 2022 1h 4m

Actor, writer and comedian Humphrey Ker visits the island to talk velociraptor impressions, the Tiverton Chucklehut and the electronic translation of Sir Terry Pratchett's work, the Discworld computer games

7.5 Mink Ette and The Last Continent

Oct 30th, 2022 1h 3m

Escape room designer Mink Ette joins us on the island to talk about the unbearable heaviness of fire extinguishers, the over-literal thought processes of chickens and the 22nd Discworld novel, The Last Continent

7.4 Hazel Southwell and Only You Can Save Mankind

Sep 4th, 2022 59m 2s

Motorsports journalist Hazel Southwell visits the island to talk about the future of electric vehicles, cars that look like Batmobiles and the first in the Johnny Maxwell series, Only You Can Save Mankind

7.3 Max Zero and Interesting Times

Aug 28th, 2022 1h

Independent pro wrestler Max Zero visits the island to talk crafting a persona, LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling, and the 17th Discworld novel, Interesting Times

7.2 Roger Langridge and Dodger

Aug 21st, 2022 58m 35s

Comics writer and illustrator Roger Langridge joins us on the island to talk about navigating Disney bureaucracy, wearing multiple different creative hats and Terry Pratchett's Dickensian adventure, Dodger

7.1 Kelli Butler and Thud!

Aug 14th, 2022 1h 3m

Colorotura soprano and TTRPG streamer Kelli Butler, aka The Opera Geek, visits the island to talk about buzzing eyeballs, hats with horns and the 34th Discworld novel, Thud! Visit Desert Island Discworld at http://desertislanddiscworld.com, on

Diane Duane and Jingo

Dec 12th, 2021 1h 7m

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 Pr

Neill Cameron and Sourcery

Dec 5th, 2021 1h 4m

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 s

Louie Stowell and Good Omens

Nov 28th, 2021 1h 4m

Author Louie Stowell visits the island to talk the overlap between tall tales and mythology, the tiresomeness of literary fiction and Sir Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's celebrated collaboration, Good Omens. This season of Desert Island Dis

Erica Henderson and The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents

Nov 21st, 2021 59m 54s

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 wit

John Rogers and Raising Steam

Nov 16th, 2021 1h 1m

Writer and producer John Rogers joins us on the island to talk about the need for Robin Hoods in today's world, the challenges of writing a heist a week and the 40th Discworld novel, Raising Steam. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brou

Ali Plumb and the Truth

Nov 7th, 2021 1h 5m

Radio 1 and 1Xtra's film critic Ali Plumb joins us on the island to talk about the economics of film journalism, the joy of junkets and the 25th Discworld novel, The Truth. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind

Eleanor Morton and Carpe Jugulum

Oct 31st, 2021 1h 1m

Comedian Eleanor Morton visits the island to talk about dorky Aragorn, the Miss Jean Brodie theme park and the 23rd Discworld novel, Carpe Jugulum. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press

Cory Doctorow and Making Money

Oct 24th, 2021 1h 4m

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 kin

Dottie James and A Hat Full of Sky

Jun 6th, 2021 1h

Poet and writer Dottie James visits the island to talk about the magical nature (or otherwise) of treacle tarts, the online Wild West and the 32nd Discworld novel A Hat Full of Sky. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with

Stuart Goldsmith and The Fifth Elephant

May 30th, 2021 1h 4m

Comedian Stuart Goldsmith visits the island to talk about weaponising empathy, stealing plates and the 24th Discworld novel, The Fifth Elephant. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of Handheld Press, p

Joanna Robinson and Wintersmith

May 23rd, 2021 1h 3m

Vanity Fair senior writer Joanna Robinson joins us on the island to talk the resurgence of watercooler TV, covering the Oscars during a pandemic and the 35th Discworld novel, Wintersmith. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you

Rachael Stott and Thief of Time

May 16th, 2021 1h 2m

Comics artist Rachael Stott joins us on the island to talk about getting fan art from the Doctor, kitchen sink wonder and the 26th Discworld novel, Thief of Time! This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the kind support of

Dave Powell and Unseen Academicals

May 9th, 2021 1h 3m

Environmental campaigner and podcaster Dave Powell visits the island to talk the Emperor's New Clothes, Mrs McGinty's recycling and the 37th Discworld novel, Unseen Academicals. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you with the

Dr Beth Singler and Feet of Clay

May 2nd, 2021 1h 1m

Anthropologist and Artificial Intelligence specialist Dr Beth Singler joins us on the island to talk about robot uprisings, Artificial Stupidity and the 19th Discworld novel, Feet of Clay. This season of Desert Island Discworld is brought to yo

Alasdair Beckett-King and Snuff

Apr 25th, 2021 1h 4m

Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King visits the island to talk computer game logic, being usurped by Ed Sheeran and the 39th Discworld novel, Snuff! Season 5 of Desert Island Discworld is brought to you by Handheld Press, publishers of fine forgotten