Show overview
Chat Sematary: A Stephen King Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 194 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 130 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 47 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 31% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is still active — the most recent episode landed 3 months ago, though releases have slowed compared with earlier in the run. The busiest year was 2021, with 54 episodes published. Published by Deanna Chapman.
From the publisher
Join host Deanna Chapman as she navigates the eerie world of Stephen King with a wide panel of guests.
Latest Episodes
View all 194 episodesEp 190The Running Man (2025)
Murjani Rawls joins Deanna Chapman to discuss Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man. We talk about the casting choices, the action sequences, what worked and what didn't, how the ending was changed from the book, and more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 189The Monkey
Chat Sematary is back! Drew Dietsch joins host Deanna Chapman to discuss The Monkey, one of a handful of new Stephen King adaptations from 2025. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 188The Finale
We've reached the end of Chat Sematary. I'm joined by Drew Dietsch and Travis Newton to talk about what it was like making this show over the last 5 years. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show and who has been a guest, it's been quite the run! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 187Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023)
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, which is now streaming on Paramount+.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 186Richard Chizmar
Author Richard Chizmar joins the podcast to talk about Becoming the Boogeyman and what it was like to work with Stephen King on the Gwendy trilogy. Grab a copy of Becoming the Boogeyman.Follow Richard Chizmar on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 185The Making of Creepshow 2
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Lee Karr's The Making of Creepshow 2. Grab a copy of the book here. Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter and Bluesky.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 184Children of the Corn (2023)
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to take on the task of discussing Children of the Corn. Yeah, they did release yet another one in the year 2023. Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 183The Boogeyman (2023)
Becky Rice and Deanna Chapman discuss The Boogeyman, directed by Rob Savage. Follow Becky Rice on Letterboxd, Twitter, and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Letterboxd, Twitter, and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 182Creating Stephen King Content with Dave Musson
Dave Musson joins the podcast to discuss his Stephen King quiz book, being a YouTuber, and much more!Buy a copy of The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book.Check out Dave's YouTube channel. Listen to Constant Writers.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 181Creepshows
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshows by Stephen Jones. We talk about why this books was helpful throughout this podcast, what some of our favorite things about it are, and more. Buy Creepshows on Amazon.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 180Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)
Becky Rice returns to the podcast to chat about the Netflix adaptation of Mr. Harrigan's Phone. We talk about why the movie didn't quite hit for us, what we thought in comparison to the story, and more.Follow Becky Rice on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 179Fairy Tale (2022)
Travis Newton returns to the podcast to talk about Fairy Tale. We dive into Stephen King's character work, the various settings, and more. Spoiler discussion starts around 17:00. Buy a copy of Fairy Tale. Check out GenreVision. Follow Travis Newton on Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 178Pennywise: The Story of IT
Alex Divincenzo returns to the podcast to discuss Pennywise: The Story of IT. The documentary dives into the 1990 mini-series. Watch Pennywise: The Story of IT. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 177Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow. We dive into what the documentary covers, who is notably missing from it, what some of the bonus features are, and more. Just Desserts - AmazonJust Desserts - TargetFollow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 176Paperbacks From Hell
Travis Newton joins the podcast to discuss Paperbacks From Hell by Grady Hendrix. We talk about the format of the book, what it did to our TBR lists, and more!Paperbacks From Hell - BookshopPaperbacks From Hell - AmazonPaperbacks From Hell - Valancourt BooksNight WormsPerpetual Motion Machine PublishingTouch the Night by Max Booth IIIFollow Travis Newton on Instagram.Check out GenreVision.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 175Firestarter (2022) with Take Me To Your Reader
Today, we're shaking things up a little. Deanna Chapman joined Take Me To Your Reader for a crossover episode on the new Firestarter movie. We talk about the cast, what changed from the book and original movie, and more. Check out Take Me To Your Reader!Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 174Creepshow: The Cursed
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Cursed by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Green Mountain Monster" and "The Chatelaine." Creepshow: The Cursed - AmazonFollow Kt Schaefer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 173Creepshow: The Taker
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Taker by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Taker" and "Pretty Polly." Creepshow: The Taker - AmazonFollow Kt Schaefer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 172Nightmares in the Sky
Did you know that Stephen King wrote an essay on gargoyles for a coffee table book? If you didn't, now you do! Bryant Burnette joins the podcast to discuss Nightmares in the Sky from Stephen King and F-Stop Fitzgerald. Nightmares in the SkyFollow Bryant Burnette on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Ep 171The Woman in the Room
Drew Dietsch and Deanna Chapman discuss Frank Darabont's short film The Woman in the Room. We dive into Darabont's love of Stephen King, how this compares to The Boogeyman, and more. Watch The Woman in the Room.Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter.Check out GenreVision!Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★