Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week we're on part 5 of our 8-part series discussing Stephen King's Duma Key! Edgar's art show has arrived at last and with it his entire family! It's a joyous happy moment interrupted by a sudden tragic death. Perse is awake and Edgar might be the only one who can stop her. Discussion Question: In a classic King move, Stephen heavily foreshadows Ilse's eventual death this week. How do you think King decides what to "spoil" and what to hold back? Next week, Duma Key continues with chapters 15-17! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week everything seems to be coming up Edgar as he prepares for his guest lecture and art show with help from Wireman and PAM!!!! Also, Elizabeth's past seems ready to catch up with all of us. We're chatting about How to Draw a Picture (VI) - How to Draw a Picture (VII) of Stephen King's Duma Key! Discussion Question: Edgar absolutely kills it at the lecture this week. What are some of your favorite moments of a character absolutely killing at some sort of live presentation/performance? Next week, Duma Key continues with chapters 13-14! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we continue our time on Duma Key as we read chapters 8 through 10. Edgar flexes his new painting powers by murdering a murderer and saving a friend. We feel pretty good about all this, but should we!? Discussion Question: Wireman Goes West and Girl with Ship are described in such beautiful, exquisite detail that we can't help but want to see what these finished products actually looked like. Are there any other incredibly descriptive things in written stories that you wish you could see with your eyes? Next week, Duma Key continues with How to Draw a Picture (VI) through How to Draw a Picture (VII) Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

It's Wireman time! This week on the show we continue our coverage of Stephen King's Duma Key by discussing the book from How to Draw a Picture (III) through Chapter 7! Edgar finally meets the oft referenced Wireman and the owner of Duma Key, the mysterious Elizabeth. Also, Matt really hates Pam Discussion Question: One week in and Wireman is already one of our favorite "that type" of King character. What are some of your other non-wireman favorites? What is a "that type" character? I dunno, man, you decide! Next week, Duma Key continues with chapters 8 through 10 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, it's new book week as we head down to sunny Florida with our pick for King's 2000s: Duma Key. We read and discussed through chapter 3 of the novel this week! Discussion Question: Duma Key is very clearly King's take on a Gothic novel. What is your favorite Gothic story? Next week, Duma Key continues with How to Draw a Picture (III) through Chapter 7! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, we wrap up our coverage of Desperation and King's 1990s by taking a look at Richard Bachman's The Regulators, a weird little book that becomes fascinating when compared to it's sister novel. Next week: We begin Stephen King's Duma Key! We'll be reading through Chapter 3! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we take a look at the movie adaptation of Desperation! It's... alright Next week: The Regulators are heading to Poplar St. and we're coming along for the ride... Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Desperation! We chat about why the book is a whole lot of fun, but has some glaring flaws and of course...more religion talk. Then we answer your questions! Next week: We take a look at the Desperation movie! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we reach the end of Stephen King's Desperation as we discuss Part 4, Chapter 4 through the end of the book. David brings Johnny back to the side of God, only for the cruel diety to demand one final sacrifice. God is cruel. God is love. God is...both? Next week: It's an overview episode for Desperation! That means it's mailbag time! Send us your questions! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week the end begins as we cover chapters 1 through 3 of Part 4 of Stephen King's Desperation. David returns to instruct the group on what happened in Desperation and what they need to do next, but Johnny resists the call of God and runs off on his own. Meanwhile, Mary finds herself in a gross situation. Discussion Question: Johnny kinda sucks huh? What is your favorite sucky character that we desperately want to see have a turnaround (whether they get one or not)? Next week: Desperation concludes! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, after Audrey's surprising heel turn, the group scrambles to protect David, their lord and savior. Meanwhile, the prayboy confronts a mysterious messanger from God who gives him his purpose: Serve him. We're chatting about Chapters 4 and 5 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation. Discussion Question: In honor of Audrey Wyler, what is your favorite instance of incredibly gross body collapse/decomposition in film/TV/books? Next week: Desperation continues with chapters 1 through 3 of Part 4! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Hey folks! We're off this week for the Christmas holiday, but we wanted to give you something! Here's an episode of our Patreon bonus podcast Other Levels of the Tower taking a look at the 1983 adaptation of King's Cujo! We'll be back in the new year to continue with the 1990's and King's Desperation. Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, our characters make it to The American West as we cover Chapters 1-3 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation. David does a miracle and Audrey and Tom fills us in on the China Pit. Discussion Question: The Audrey reveal this week was so fun. What's your favorite "this good guy is actually a bad guy" reveals in storytelling? We're off for Christmas next week, but back in 2024 with chapters 4 and 5 of Part 3 of Desperation! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, things are heating up in Desperation, Nevada as the sexy wolf statue makes it triumphant return. Also, our characters head to the movies! We're chatting about Part 2, Chapters 3-5 of Stephen King's Desperation! Discussion Question: We talked this week about how the bathroom of a crusty old theater is perhaps Tom Billingsly's church. What other unorthodox churches can you think of for characters in stories. What does this choice of building/place say about them? Next week, Desperation continues with the Part 3: Chapters 1-3 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week part two of Stephen King's Desperation begins as we cover chapters 1 and 2! Steve and Cynthia discover what happened to the Desperation Mining Corporation and David uses the power of God to escape! BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Discussion Question: King tends to make biblical references/allusions a lot, especially in Desperation, but he's not the only one. What's your favorite biblical reference/allusion in fiction? Next week, Desperation continues with the final three chapters of Part 2! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week on the show we continue our journey to Desperation, Nevada as we read chapters 4 and 5 of Part 1. We spend some time with the delightful Steve Ames and Cynthia Smith as they make their way towards Desperation and the missing Johnny. Then we catch up with David Carver's journey to find his cruel god. Discussion Question: Desert animals are kinda creepy huh? What's the creepiest desert animal (real or imagined) and why is it buzzards? Next week, Desperation continues with chapters 1 and 2 of Part 2! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week, we're thankful to begin a new book. We start our series on Stephen King's Desperation with chapters 1 through 3. We meet the lovable scamp that is the as-of-yet-unnamed Desperation PD officer and three groups of people he's bringing to his one-coyote town (actually there are many, many coyotes). Discussion Question: King writes one of the most intense traffic stops ever. What is your favorite traffic stop in storytelling? Next week, Desperation continues with chapters 4 and 5! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

After 19 episodes we conclude our coverage of Stephen King's It with the 2019 adaptation It Chapter Two. Yikes. Next week! We move into the 1990s and begin Stephen King's Desperation chapters 1-3. Tour Packages are sold out, but tickets to our live event are still available: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

We're back with another It adaptation! This week we take a look at the 2017 feature film! Next week: It: Chapter 2. Oh boy... TICKETS FOR KINGSLINGERS LIVE IN BANGOR GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16TH AT NOON EST. GET DETAILS HERE: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we take a look at the 1990 made for TV adaptation of Stephen King's It. It's good! But also bad. But also good!? I dunno man. It was TV in the 90s, who knows?? Next week we take a look at the 2017 film adaptation of It! Interested in coming to Bangor with us next summer? Check out all the details here: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

On this extra-long episode, we are joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King podcast to chat about our overall feelings on Stephen King's It! We talk about what exactly makes this book so special, muse on memory, and of course debate the necessity of that one scene. Then Matt and Scott answer a bunch of your mailbag questions. Make sure you check out Kim's show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-of-underrated-stephen-king/id1510554237 Next week: We're taking a look at the 1990 adaptation of It. Interested in coming to Bangor with us next summer? Check out all the details here: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

At long last we've reached the end! This week we chat about Chapters 22 through the Epilogue of Stephen King's It. We talk about the perfect beauty of this books ending and of course...THAT scene. Next week: We'll be joined by Kim C. from the Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast to chat about It as a whole. Also, it is mailbag time! Send in your questions! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

We're back! After a couple weeks off we're back to finish up Stephen King's It. This week, we chat about chapters 20 and 21 as the losers, both young and old, enter It's lair. Discussion Question: In honor of our surprise visit into the mind of It itself, what is the coolest/most interesting peak into the head of the previously unknowable monster/evil? Next week: We finish IT! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, after 3 months we move into the final part of Stephen King's It. We're chatting about Chapter 19 of the novel! It's a long one! Discussion Question: Who is your favorite extremely pathetic villian? We'll be taking the next two week off for baby Daly's birth. We'll be back on October 12th with Chapters 20 and 21 of It! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we reach the end of part 4 of Stephen King's It. Ben takes center stage and tells the group about their encounter with It in the Neibolt Street house. Then, our penultimate interlude has us learn the story of the Silver Dollar, and the unusual murder that occurred there. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: What is your favorite moment in storytelling that illustrates the power of belief. Next week we cover chapter 19! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Eddie and Beverly take center stage as we read chapters 16 and 17 of Stephen King's It. Eddie tells the story of his broken arm whhich leads to him finally standing up to his mother. And Bev. Well... she has quite the experience too. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: Don't you just love it when kids stand up to their Jerk parents. What's your favorite instance of this happening in movies/tv/books/etc? Next week we cover Chapters 18 & Interlude 4 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, the Losers build a clubhouse and then get super high! We see the arrival of It, which is definitly not a space alien. We're chatting about Chapters 14 and 15 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: What is your favorite characters's drink of choice, and what does that drink say about them? Next week we cover Chapters 16-17 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week a whole bunch of stuff happens, but it all culminates with one of the most epic rockfights ever rockfightened. We're chatting about chapters 12 - 13 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: What is your favorite moment of a kid battling/fighting (with other kids)? Next week we cover Chapters 14-15 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week the losers take a trip down memory lane as they tour around Derry's hottest landmarks. We're chatting about chapter 11 of Stephen King's It! ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: What is your favorite moment of a character acting upon their raw intuition? Next week we cover Chapters 12-13! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

They say you can never go home again, but The Loser's Club finds themselves returning to Derry after decades as we discuss Chapter 10 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: Select one of your favorite characters in fiction. What would Pennywise put in their fortune cookie? Next week we cover Chapter 11: Walking Tours Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

As we wrap up Part 2 of Stephen King's It we spend time with the only female loser of the group as Bev deals with a bloody bathroom. Then, another Mike Hanlon interview with the burning of The Black Spot. We're discussing Chapter 9 and Derry: The Second Interlude Discussion Question: Who is your favorite female character in a predominantly male ensemble? Next week we begin with Part 3 with Chapter 10: The Reunion Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

We spend the week learning to love Richie Tozier as we read and discuss chapter 8 of Stephen King's It. Discussion Question: What is your favorite teenage monster in fiction? Next week we wrap up Part 2 of It with Chapter 9 and Derry: The Second Interlude Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Mike and Eddie meet the clown as our coverage of It continues! We're chatting about chapters 6 and 7! Discussion Question: What is your favorite example of a natural leader in fiction? (Shoutout to Phillip H. for the question idea) Next week, Neibolt Street! We're chatting about chapter 8. Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

It's back to 1958 as our coverage of Stephen King's It continues with chapters 4 and 5. We get to see Ben, Bill and Eddie meet for the very first time! Discussion Question: What is your favorite Stephen King novel? Please answer in the form of a Haiku (5/7/5) or Benku (6/6/5 or honestly anything you want that adds up to 17). If you want to share your Haiku on socials make sure you use the hashtag #Benku. We'll reteweet all the ones we see! Next week, It continues with chapters 6 and 7 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

It continues! We're chatting about the last three sections of Chapter 3 as well as the First Derry Interlude! Discussion Question: What is your favorite use of a phonecall as an inciting incident? Next week, more It with chapters 4 and 5 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

It's here! This week we move into the 1980s and begin our nineteen-part series covering Stephen King's classic: It. This week we're chatting about chapters 1, 2 and the first three sections of chapter 3! Discussion Question: We can see already that memory is an important motif of this novel. What is your favorite story dealing with memory, lost or gained, and why? Next week, It continues with the rest of chapter 3 and the first interlude! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we take one last look at Richard Bachman's The Long Walk! We chat about what we learned about Bachman, some things we missed in our initial readthrough, and the enduring power of the novel. Then we answer some questions from you folks! Next week we move into the 1980s with King's IT! We'll be reading chapters 1, 2, and the first 3 subsections of Chapter 3. Please come join us! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week The Walk finally comes to an end as we cover chapters 14-18 and complete the novel. Next week is our overview episode on The Long Walk, which means it's mailbag time! Send in your questions and we'll discuss them on the show! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Hey folks! Matt is on Vacation this week so we're taking the week off. The following is one of our Patreon exclusive podcasts we recorded a few months ago about Stephen King and George A. Romero's Creepshow. If you like it, there are tons more at the Patreon link below! Next week, we'll be back to finish off The Long Walk Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we finally get a bigger view of the world around The Walk as we continue Richard Bachman's The Long Walk with chapters 10-14. Discussion Question: If you were in the Long Walk, what would your winning strategy be? Next week, we'll be off, but we'll be back in 2 weeks to finish The Long Walk! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

'Ol Rich Bachman has them still walking as we cover chapters 7-9 of The Long Walk. Discussion Question: What is your favorite tale of the woes of adolescence? Including but NOT LIMITED TO J. D. Salinger, John Knowles, even James Kirkwood, and that guy Don Bredes. Next week, The Long Walk continues with chapters 10-13 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, Richard Bachman's The Long Walk continues with chapters 3-6. There's a whole lot more walkin'! And it's amazing! Discussion Question: What is your favorite example of "naturalistic writing" as featured in The Long Walk? Next week, The Long Walk continues with chapters 7-9 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we are so excited to begin our third book of season 3. This time, we're tackling Stephen King's notorious nom de plume: Richard Bachman's The Long Walk. Chapters 1 and 2 are on the docket for this week! Discussion Question: What is your favorite dystopian contest/game story? Next week, The Long Walk continues with chapters 3-6 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we look back at our last month with Night Shift, discussing King's short story skills, what we thought of the book as a whole, and which story landed with us the hardest. Next week: Richard Bachman's The Long Walk begins with Chapters 1 and 2 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week we finish our coverage of Stephen King's Night Shift with the final four stories: "Children of the Corn" "The Last Rung on the Ladder" "The Man Who Loved Flowers" "The Woman in the Room" Discussion Question: What is your favorite Night Shift story? Why? Next week, we finish our time with Night Shift with our overview episode! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week our coverage of King's Short Story collection Night Shift continues with three great stories and also another one. We're discussing "The Ledge" "The Lawnmower Man," "Quitter's Inc.," and "I Know What You Need." Discussion Question: Ed Knows what Liz Needs. But not really. What is your favorite instance of characters with conflicting wants and needs? Next week, we finish Night Shift with our 4 final stories "Children of the Corn" "The Last Rung on the Ladder" "The Man Who Loved Flowers" "The Woman in the Room" Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week our coverage of King's Short Story collection Night Shift continues with 5 more stories! We're discussing "Gray Matter," "Battleground," "Trucks," "Sometimes They Come Back," and "Strawberry Spring." Discussion Question: What is your favorite killer machine? Next week, Night Shift continues with four more stories: "The Ledge" "The Lawnmower Man," "Quitter's Inc.," and "I Know What You Need." Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, we begin book 2 of Season 3, taking a look at King's first short story collection: Night Shift! We chat about Graveyard Shift," "Night Surf," "I am the Doorway," "The Mangler," and "The Boogeyman" Discussion Question: What do you like most about the short story format? Do you enjoy them more or less than full-length novels? Why? Next week, Night Shift continues with five more stories: "Gray Matter," "Battleground," "Trucks," "Sometimes They Come Back," and "Strawberry Spring" Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, we take another look at Kubrick's classic and controversial adaptation of King's novel! Also, we review The Simpsons episode The Shinning, cause why not? Next week, Night Shift begins! We'll be discussing "Graveyard Shift," "Night Surf," "I am the Doorway," "The Mangler," and "The Boogeyman" Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's The Shining. We discuss our overall feelings on the book as a whole as well as answer some of your questions! Next week, we're revisiting Kubrick's adaptation to see if our feelings about it have changed post Shining! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff