Desert Island Discworld
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
7A.2 Al Kennedy and the Shepherd's Crown
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, anora...
7A.1 Discworld Podcasters and Eric
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 j...
7.8 Kat Brown and the Sea and Little Fishes
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
7.7 Alasdair Stuart and The Last Hero
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pop culture analyst, podcaster, journalist and voice actor Alasdair Stuart visits the island to talk cartoon roosters, imaginary SF blockbuster trilog...
7.6 Humphrey Ker and the Discworld Games
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, writer and comedian Humphrey Ker visits the island to talk velociraptor impressions, the Tiverton Chucklehut and the electronic translation of ...
7.5 Mink Ette and The Last Continent
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Escape room designer Mink Ette joins us on the island to talk about the unbearable heaviness of fire extinguishers, the over-literal thought processes...
7.4 Hazel Southwell and Only You Can Save Mankind
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Motorsports journalist Hazel Southwell visits the island to talk about the future of electric vehicles, cars that look like Batmobiles and the first i...
7.3 Max Zero and Interesting Times
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Independent pro wrestler Max Zero visits the island to talk crafting a persona, LGBTQ+ representation in wrestling, and the 17th Discworld novel, Inte...
7.2 Roger Langridge and Dodger
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comics writer and illustrator Roger Langridge joins us on the island to talk about navigating Disney bureaucracy, wearing multiple different creative ...
7.1 Kelli Butler and Thud!
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
6.8 Diane Duane and Jingo
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author Diane Duane visits the island to talk about the evolution of Young Adult readerships, nurses with knives and the 21st Discworld novel, Jingo...
6.7 Neill Cameron and Sourcery
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comics creator Neill Cameron visits the island to talk about making the leap between comics and prose, recreating Gondor in Oxford and the fifth Discw...
6.6 Louie Stowell and Good Omens
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author Louie Stowell visits the island to talk the overlap between tall tales and mythology, the tiresomeness of literary fiction and Sir Terry Pra...
6.5 Erica Henderson and The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comics artist Erica Henderson visits the island to talk versatility in genre fiction, stories about stories and the 28th Discworld novel, The Amazing ...
6.4 John Rogers and Raising Steam
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
6.3 Ali Plumb and the Truth
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Discw...
6.2 Eleanor Morton and Carpe Jugulum
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Eleanor Morton visits the island to talk about dorky Aragorn, the Miss Jean Brodie theme park and the 23rd Discworld novel, Carpe Jugulum. Th...
6.1 Cory Doctorow and Making Money
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow joins us on the island to talk democratising Disney World, inventing your own awards and the 36th Discwo...
5.7 Dottie James and A Hat Full of Sky
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dis...
5.6 Stuart Goldsmith and The Fifth Elephant
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Stuart Goldsmith visits the island to talk about weaponising empathy, stealing plates and the 24th Discworld novel, The Fifth Elephant. This ...
5.5 Joanna Robinson and Wintersmith
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
5.4 Rachael Stott and Thief of Time
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, Th...
5.3 Dave Powell and Unseen Academicals
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Environmental campaigner and podcaster Dave Powell visits the island to talk the Emperor's New Clothes, Mrs McGinty's recycling and the 37th Discworld...
5.2 Dr Beth Singler and Feet of Clay
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropologist and Artificial Intelligence specialist Dr Beth Singler joins us on the island to talk about robot uprisings, Artificial Stupidity and t...
5.1 Alasdair Beckett-King and Snuff
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King visits the island to talk computer game logic, being usurped by Ed Sheeran and the 39th Discworld novel, Snuff! Season ...
4.7 Jeremy Warmsley and The Carpet People
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Musician and composer Jeremy Warmsley joins us on the island to talk about being six Swedish teenagers, crying at horses and Terry Pratchett's debut n...
4.6 Patrick Rothfuss and Thud!
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times best-selling author Patrick Rothfuss joins us on the island to talk about the World of Chickens, creating your own magic and the 34th D...
4.5 Aditya Bidikar and Going Postal
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comics letterer Aditya Bidikar visits the island to talk about art in a collaborative medium, formative fandoms and the 33rd Discworld novel, Going Po...
4.4 Bethany Black and Reaper Man
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Bethany Black visits the island to talk being a goth in comedy, flying the TARDIS and the eleventh Discworld novel, Reaper Man. Vis...
4.3 Marc Burrows and the Bromeliad
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist, musician and comedian Marc Burrows joins us on the island to talk about the nature of faith, finding comfort in familiar worlds and Terry ...
4.2 Kate Nyx and Monstrous Regiment
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Singer, songwriter and storyteller Kate Nyx visits the island to talk growing up online, making your own crowd and the 31st Discworld novel, Monstrous...
4.1 A L Kennedy and The Light Fantastic
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author, comedian and academic A L Kennedy joins Al Kennedy to discuss the exercise of empathy in fiction, trying not to kill Bill Nighy and the second...
3.6 Seamas O'Reilly and Nation
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and comedian Séamas O'Reilly joins us on the island to talk about messing with the Metro, colonialist narratives and Terry Pratchett's YA mast...
3.5 Alice Fraser and Men at Arms
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, writer and broadcaster Alice Fraser visits the island to talk about comedy as a marathon, accepting destiny on your own terms, and the 15th ...
3.4 Helen O'Hara and Moving Pictures
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Empire magazine Editor-at-Large Helen O'Hara visits the island to talk about the forgotten women of Hollywood, the future of cinema in a Netflix world...
3.3 Claire Napier and Soul Music
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and critic Claire Napier joins us on the island to talk about the intersections between art and criticism, the quality of "naffness" in fantasy...
3.2 Andrew Wheeler and Maskerade
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Multimedia writer and editor Andrew Wheeler visits the island to talk about the queering of superheroes, the art of narrative design in mobile gaming,...
3.1 Tiernan Douieb and Mort
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Season three kicks off in style as comedian Tiernan Douieb joins us on the island to talk about finding humour in a scary world, why kids make such go...
2.6 Hannah Nicklin and I Shall Wear Midnight
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lead writer and CEO of video game studio Die Gute Fabrik, Hannah Nicklin, visits the island to talk about creating work across media, the interaction ...
2.5 Alex Hern and Night Watch
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guardian Technology Editor Alex Hern visits the island to talk about radical politics in technocratic societies, the online rise of conspiracy theo...
2.4 James D'Amato and The Wee Free Men
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster, writer, producer and game designer James D'Amato visits the island to talk about the lessons of improv comedy, the importance of inclusivit...
2.3 Jo Graham and The Colour of Magic
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster Jo Graham joins us on the island to talk about the forgotten women of professional wrestling, cowardly heroes and the first Discworld nov...
2.2 Nate Crowley and Guards! Guards!
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author and journalist Nate Crowley visits the island to talk about fictional forgotten 1990s TV shows, aquatic brushes with death and the 8th Discworl...
2.1 Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Wyrd Sisters
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedy writer and author Gabby Hutchinson Crouch joins us on the island to talk about the kindness of death, satire in a world gone stupid and the ...
1.6 - Cara Ellison and Hogfather
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Video games writer and narrative designer Cara Ellison visits the island to talk about working with your heroes, festive traditions and the 20th Discw...
1.5 - Kelly Kanayama and Lords and Ladies
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comics historian Kelly Kanayama joins us on the island to talk about storytelling, mythology, amorous spiders and the 14th Discworld novel, Lords and ...
1.4 - Grant Howitt and Witches Abroad
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Role-playing game designer Grant Howitt visits the island to talk felonious fauna, the secrets of worldbuilding and the 12th Discworld novel, Witches ...
1.3 - Alan Trotter and Pyramids
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scottish literary crime novelist Alan Trotter joins us on the island to talk about the wrong way to pack a suitcase, revisiting favourite childhood...
1.2 - Amal El-Mohtar and Equal Rites
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning SFF author Amal El-Mohtar joins us on the island to talk about childhood obsessions with reading, adapting her own work for screen, poem...
1.1 - Kieron Gillen and Small Gods
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kieron Gillen visits the island to talk about his time as a games journalist, his teenage love of fantasy gamebooks and the 12th Discworld novel, Smal...
Desert Island Discworld - Coming November 24
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Desert Island Discworld - a new interview podcast about the works of Terry Pratchett and the people who love them, hosted by Al Kennedy. Coming Novemb...