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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret

Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel
Terry Pratchett
Nation
Making Money
Unseen Academicals
I Shall Wear Midnight
Discworld
Gregg Wallace
Vimes
Snuff
Gladiators
Golem
Recession
Football
Identity
Going Postal
The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret
Amelia Earhart
Witchcraft
Tiffany Aching
Discworld Series

The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, read and recap every book from Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series in chronological order. We’ll be splitting each book into three weekly episodes of analysis, discussion and tangents, with a week off in between books to refresh our brains.

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The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel, have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction.

This w... more

The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. 

This week, Joanna has a new book out! Francine interviews her about... more

The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. 

This week, The Long Mars Part 2!

Strange creatures! Space elevator... more

The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret is a podcast in which your hosts, Joanna Hagan and Francine Carrel have emerged from Discworld and are now exploring the worlds of speculative fiction. 

This week, The Long Mars Part 1!

Small Towns! Crab Towns! Mars! 

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Mark Burrows
Author of The Magic of Terry Pratchett
Episode: 3: Gender on the Discworld (Affirmations on a Postcard from Scritz)
CK McDonnell
Author and comedian
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Hal Kennedy
Host of Desert Island Discworld
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Gabrielle Kent
Co-author of Tiffany Akin's Guide to Being a Witch
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Rhianna Pratchett
Writer and daughter of Terry Pratchett
The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret
Episode: 3: Gender on the Discworld (Affirmations on a Postcard from Scritz)
Professor Ian Stewart
Mathematician and Honorary Wizard at the Unseen University
University of Warwick
Episode: Bonus: LIVE from the Discworld Convention 2024

Hosts

Joanna Hagan
Host and co-host, engages in in-depth analyses of literature, particularly in relation to Terry Pratchett's works, bringing humor and critical insights to discussions.
Francine Carrel
Co-host who brings a lively conversational style and humor to the literary analyses, often exploring societal themes and character development.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 184 ratings
  • Funny and insightful

    I wish I’d discovered this podcast earlier! It feels a bit weird to be starting a chat with the hosts 3 years after the episode was recorded.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MsTick68
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Meandering, but detailed

    Unlike the world and its Nanny, I didn’t discover podcasts during lockdown. This gives me plenty to explore now. This pod scores over rivals by allocating copious time with Joanna and Francine exploring the works of Sir Terry Pratchett. By dividing the books into three parts, their discussions has room for wide roaming analysis and the odd rabbit hole. They recognise that the truth is out there, and get part way to the fact that it shall make ye Fred!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FredTLW
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Joyful, funny and insightful

    Only recently discovered this podcast and have binged it. The hosts have genuine, sincere charisma and are clearly very skilled at cultural critique and analysis despite their charming and often hilarious self-deprecation.

    I especially appreciate their willingness to not hero-worship the material and highlight aspects of the books that either haven’t aged well or were a bit suspect at the time. It’s all too easy to become fanatical about something you love and the hosts deftly avoid this while... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baboonicorn
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Best Pratchett podcast out there

    The hosts are delightful and the commentary is excellent. You will love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    phdstudent82
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • A Delight

    A delight to listen too. The energy between Joanna and Francine is lovely to listen too and each episode is full of humour and warmth.

    Feels like dipping in or the disc world with two trusty guides who open up bits of well known stories you may not have thought much about as well as chatting through the familiar bits.

    Really enjoy the sound effects too :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmsWD
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Many appreciate the depth of literary analysis, along with a lighthearted approach to serious themes, contributing to enjoyable discussions.

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146: Snuff Pt. 2 (Hats, Pockets, Birds, Names)
Q: Speaking of unexpected eroticism, watching clips of Brennan Lee Mulligan on TikTok, any thoughts?
I find the edits of him very enticing and am considering paying for a subscription to Dropout TV as well.
146: Snuff Pt. 2 (Hats, Pockets, Birds, Names)
Q: So what's that book about, Joanna?
It's about Friends and the Golden Age of the sitcom, focusing on the history of the show Friends, network television changes over the years, and its lasting impact.

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This podcast features hosts engaging in detailed explorations of Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, as well as other literary works, incorporating discussions on themes, character analysis, and cultural critique. Conversations are typically infused with humor and personal anecdotes, making them accessible and enjoyable for both devoted fans of Pratchett and those new to his works. Notably, the hosts aim to provide a comprehensive commentary by splitting each book into multiple episodes, allowing for in-depth discussions that touch on broader societal issues and themes associated with the narratives.

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2. CK McDonnell
3. Hal Kennedy
4. Gabrielle Kent
5. Rhianna Pratchett
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