Pratchat - a Terry Pratchett and Discworld book club
Splendid Chaps ProductionsJoin writer Elizabeth Flux and comedian Ben McKenzie on their six(ish) year mission to read every Terry Pratchett novel – not just the Discworld ones! They’ll read one a month, and discuss them with special guests, puns and footnotes. Episodes released on the 8th of each month (Australian time); check pratchatpodcast.com and the end of each episode for notice of the next book, and send in question... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksSociety & CultureArts | |||
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Our March episode has been delayed. To mark International Women’s Day 2026, here’s a bonus episode in which Ben passes on recommendations of women to read if you like Terry Pratchett – mostly from listeners like you!
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Writer and game designer Kat Clay joins Liz and Ben to point and click on Rincewind once more, as we discuss the 1996 graphic adventure game Discworld II: Missing, Presumed…!? from Perfect Entertainment.
When the wizard Windle Poons dies, no-one co... more
Liz and Ben do a little light Summer reading as they tackle one of the biggest Discworld books of all – Terry Pratchett and Stephen Briggs’ The Discworld Companion, in all its various editions (but mostly 2021’s The Ultimate Discworld Companion).
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Psychologist Craig Hildebrand-Burke rejoins Liz and Ben as we don our flat caps and anoraks, as we make sense of Terry Pratchett’s penultimate Discworld novel, 2013’s Raising Steam.
Dick Simnel has created Iron Girder, the Disc’s first steam engine... more
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- Great reading companion
I’m reading through the Discworld books along with a Facebook group (Discworld Reading Group), and every time I finish a book I run to this podcast to find the episode about that book. I love the insights, and the humor, and the general love for all things Pratchett that the hosts and guests all show!
Apple Podcasts5StacyBS
United Statesa month ago - What’s not to love about this Pratchat?!?
I have recently discovered this amazing podcast; however my love of Terry Pratchett stretches back longer than I am prepared to admit without disclosing my age! I went looking for a Pratchett podcast because I will be partaking of an opportunity in the near future where the Discworld will be a large focus. The Pratchats I have listened to so far are only going to add to my knowledge. I do have one bone to pick though and that that is with Liz’s pronunciation of the Patrician’s name! It is Vet-in... more
Apple Podcasts5Adorabella75
Australia4 months ago - Most comprehensive
The clue is in the name: this cast provides chat on all things Sir Terry Pratchett related. It isn’t confined to Discworld, but discusses all areas of his output, and the wider fandom. That encompasses all his published works, games, and other merchandise.
Apple Podcasts5FredTLW
United Kingdom10 months ago - A pleasure to hang out
I love Pratchett books and love listening to chat about the books. I’ve tried a few similar podcasts and Pratchat is the one I keep coming back to. A pleasure to listen, a reminder to go back to books I’ve loved and an encouragement to try new ones. Thanks Ben and Liz.
Apple Podcasts5Emma d'PennaAustralia2 years ago - Pull the other one, it has got puns on.
Pratchett changed my life when I was reading his books for the first time, and Pratchat is kind enough to bring all those good feelings back to me. Just fantastic discussions, a good, normally calm flow and guests with a great range of both life experiences and takes on Pratchett. Thank you Ben and Liz.
Apple Podcasts5AtcoteAustralia2 years ago
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A lively, long-running book club podcast focused on Terry Pratchett and the Discworld, mixing in-depth discussions of novels with related media like computer games, board games, and companion books. Regular hosts bring a witty, pun-filled style and invite guests from writing, journalism, game design, and illustration to explore themes, world-building, humor, and fan culture. The show often blends personal anecdotes with thoughtful critique, giving listeners a sense of community around reading, gaming, and Discworld-inspired creativity. Noteworthy are the recurring footnotes, lighthearted banter, and shepherding of a broad Discworld ecosystem beyond the core novels, which can appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers curious about related ... more
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1. Kat Clay
2. Craig Hildebrand-Burke
3. Jody Macgregor
4. Brendan Barnett
5. Richard McKenzie
6. Freyja Stokes
7. Myfanwy Coghill
8. Dr. Tansy Rayner Roberts
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