Chat Sematary: A Stephen King Podcast

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 ★

Drew Dietsch returns for a discussion about Stephen King's On Writing. We run through some of the lessons we've learned through the book, why it resonates even if you aren't a writer, and much more. On Writing - AmazonAustin Kleon's books - AmazonCheck 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 ★

We've reached the third entry in Gwendy Peterson's story. Panda Hatton returns to discuss Gwendy's Final Task by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar. We dive into the pacing, our inability to remember character's names, and more. Gwendy's Final Task - AmazonFollow Panda Hatton 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 ★

Hey all! I just wanted to drop a quick update into the feed so you all know what to expect next from the podcast. 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 ★

Kt Schaefer and Deanna Chapman discuss Stephen King's upcoming 2022 adaptations, Firestarter and Salem's Lot. Firestarter trailerFollow 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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Now that I am temporarily caught up, I wanted to take some time to answer questions from the listeners. Thank you to my Patreon supporters and Twitter followers for the fantastic questions! I cover some of my favorite adaptations and stories, whether or not I see other Stephen King podcasts as competition, and more. 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 ★

Panda Hatton returns to the podcast for a quick discussion about Gwendy's Magic Feather. We dive into how well this book held down the fort while we wait for the next installment. Gwendy's Magic Feather - Cemetery DanceFollow Panda Hatton 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 ★

Sadie Hartmann, co-owner of Night Worms, joins the podcast to discuss Chapelwaite, the adaptation based on Stephen King's short story "Jerusalem's Lot." Chapelwaite - Stephen King WikiCheck out Night Worms!Follow Sadie Hartmann on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mike Vlaz returns to the podcast to discuss Stephen King's 2021 novel Billy Summers. We chat about how much time is spent waiting, the pacing picking up in the second half of the book, the tie to the greater King universe, and more. Billy Summers - Stephen King WikiBuy a copy of Billy Summers!Follow Mike Vlaz on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Podcaster and film critic Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to discuss Lisey's Story. We dive into the pacing of the show, how closely it follows the book, Stephen King returning to screenwriting, and much more. Lisey's Story - Stephen King WikiLisey's Story - Apple TV+Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram.*Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Krossland Shaw, the co-host of Words and Whiskey, joins Deanna Chapman to discuss Stephen King's Later. We dive into the connections to King's universe, what makes Jamie a great character, and much more.Later - Stephen King WikiCheck out Words and Whiskey. Follow Krossland Shaw on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Film critic and podcaster Kt Schaefer joins Deanna Chapman to discuss the 2020 miniseries The Stand. We chat about how good the cast is, the use of a non-linear timeline, the series length, and much more. The Stand - Stephen King WikiFollow Kt Schaefer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Becky Rice joins the podcast to dive into the four stories within If It Bleeds. We discuss why the stories are hard to remember, even after reading them twice, and if you stick around until the end, we talk a bit about the experience of doing a weekly Stephen King podcast. If It Bleeds - Stephen King WikiFollow Becky Rice on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ivan Mora joins the podcast for a discussion on the first season of The Outsider. We dive into the cast, how the show differs from the book, and more. The Outsider - Stephen King WikiFollow Ivan Mora on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Travis Hunter and Reneé Hunter Vasquez from The Pod Mortem join the podcast for a fun discussion on Doctor Sleep. We dive into the cast, Mike Flanagan's tough task with the film, and much, much more!Doctor Sleep - Stephen King WikiCheck out The Pod Mortem!Follow Travis Hunter on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Reneé Hunter Vasquez on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Peter Turo joins the podcast for a discussion on the second season of Castle Rock. We dive into how Salem's Lot and Castle Rock converge, the use of Annie Wilkes and how her character works in a prequel setting, and more. Castle Rock - Stephen King WikiFollow Peter Turo on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss In The Tall Grass. This time, we shake things up and talk about both the story and the movie adaptation. In The Tall Grass - Stephen King WikiFollow Drew Dietsch on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Terry Mesnard returns to discuss season 3 of Mr. Mercedes. We talk about how the story differs from the book, the cast additions, the pacing, and much more. Mr. Mercedes - Stephen King WikiFollow Terry Mesnard on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Laura Di Girolamo joins the podcast for a fun discussion about The Institute. Join us as we chat about Stephen King's portrayal of kids, what elements he pulls from previous books, and more. The Institute - Stephen King WikiFollow Laura Di Girolamo on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Zena Dixon joins the podcast for a fun discussion about It Chapter 2. We dive into the cast, how things changed from the first movie, balancing the adult storyline with the kids' storyline, and more!It Chapter 2 - Stephen King WikiFollow Zena Dixon on Twitter and Instagram. Check out Zena's YouTube channel. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Brad C. Hodson returns to the podcast for a discussion on 2019's Pet Sematary. We chat about the cast, the cinematography, where the movie fell short, and more. Pet Sematary - Stephen King WikiFollow Brad C. Hodson on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Katey from I Hope You Suffer joins the podcast to discuss Elevation. We dive into the characters, returning to Castle Rock, and more.Elevation - Stephen King WikiFollow Katey on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Terry Mesnard returns to the podcast for a discussion on the second season of Mr. Mercedes. We dive into why the show skips around in comparison to the books, what aspects didn't quite work for us, and more.Mr. Mercedes - Stephen King WikiFollow Terry Mesnard on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

James Davis returns to the podcast to discuss the first season of Castle Rock. We dive into the references to specific Stephen King works, the casting, moments we enjoyed, and more.Castle Rock - Stephen King WikiWatch Castle Rock on Hulu.Follow James Davis on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast for a fun discussion on Stephen King's 2018 novel The Outsider. We dive into the characters, how King makes use of multiple locations, and more. The Outsider - Stephen King WikiFollow Kt Schaefer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss the 2017 adaptation of 1922. We chat about the cast, the brutality of the story, and more.1922 - Stephen King WikiFollow Kt Schaefer on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Reneé Hunter Vasquez joins the podcast to discuss Gerald's Game. We discuss the psychological trauma that Jessie goes through, the cast, the hand scene (if you know, you know), and more.Gerald's Game - NetflixGerald's Game - Stephen King WikiCheck out The Pod Mortem. Follow Reneé Hunter-Vasquez on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Peter Turo joins the podcast to discuss Sleeping Beauties, which Stephen King co-wrote with his son Owen King. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Prince Jackson joins the podcast to discuss It. We dive into how the movie makes changes from the book, how well it holds up, why we ended up loving it, and more!It - Stephen King WikiBuy It on AmazonFollow Prince Jackson on Twitter. Check out GoodKnight Life.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Here's a bonus episode from Patreon! Julia Marchese joins to discuss The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Journey Begins. If you want more comic book content, go support the show.The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Journey BeginsFollow Julia Marchese on Twitter. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Terry Mesnard joins the podcast to discuss the first season of Mr. Mercedes, which follows the book of the same name. We dive into the cast, how the show differs from the book, and more. Mr. Mercedes S1 - Stephen King WikiFollow Terry Mesnard on Twitter and Instagram. Check out Gayly Dreadful. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram.Follow the podcast on Twitter.Follow the podcast on Instagram. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★