Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week we reach the end of The Shining, covering chapters 52 through 58. We chat about the explosive ending of the novel including our struggle with the nature of Jack's possession. Discussion Question: It's Mailbag time. Send us your questions! Next week, we take one last look at The 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

This week, Jack and his Roque mallet become a match made in hell as Dick finally makes it to the Overlook to find a surprise waiting for him. We're chatting about chapters 46 through 51 of The Shining Discussion Question: Dick is helped on his journey to the Overlook by some random strangers who give them the clothes off their backs. What is your favorite instance of the entire plot hinging on a small moment of kindness? Next week, we complete The 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

This week, after an unexpected week off Scott and Matt are back to discuss chapters 38 through 45 of The Shining. Dick begins his journey back to the Overlook while Jack succumbs to the pressure of the hotel and drinks. Discussion Question: Does Jack fall off the wagon without direct intervention from the Overlook? Why or why not? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 46-51 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

Hey folks, Matt is out sick this week, so I asked my wife, Elyse, to sit down and chat with me for half an hour about The Dark Tower, a series that she has never read. But she decides to guess the plot anyway. I dunno if this is good content or not. But she's the best. I love her. Full Dark Tower spoilers abound!! Next week, we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming as The Shining continues with chapters 38-45 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 Jack is definitely doing fine as things continue to go absolutely great the Overlook. I mean sure, there are haunted elevators, deadly hedge animals, and a slightly unhinged caretaker, but... snow! We're chatting about chapters 32-37 of Stephen King's The Shining Discussion Question: Mirrors are creepy! And they can reveal a great amount of truths. What is your favorite use of a mirror in storytelling? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 38-45 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, our characters are snowed in! The Torrence Ka-tet falters as Danny suffers from the events of 217. Meanwhile, Jack reads milk receipts and pretends to get wasted. He's fine! Discussion Question: This week we watch Jack's mental deterioration firsthand. What is your favorite scene of a character "losing their marbles" from their perspective? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 32-37 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, things are starting to get spooky at the Overlook as the long waited snowstorm finally arrives. We're chatting about chapters 19-25 of The Shining! Discussion Question: We watch both Jack and Danny compelled to do something they shouldn't this week. What are some other instances of characters succumbing to bad compulsive behavior? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 26-31 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 the Torrences finally begin their time in the Overlook. WITH WASPS! We're chatting about chapters 14-18 of The Shining Discussion Question: Jack crafts a wonderful metaphor out of the Wasp's Nest. Tell us your favorite use of wasps/bees/stinging insects in storytelling and why? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 19-25 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 our 1970s selection The Shining continues with chapters 8-13. The Torrence family gets the Overlook and Danny learns about the shining! Discussion Question: Please share your haunted house/ghost stories (Not fiction, we want to hear about your real-world spooky spiritual encounters) Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 14-18 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, season 3 officially begins as we head back to the 1970s with King's 3rd novel: The Shining. We chat about chapters 1-7 Discussion Question: What is your favorite opening line in a novel (that is NOT The Dark Tower) Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 8-13 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

We're back! This week we introduce season 3, giving out the complete list of our books and briefly discussing our goals and excitement for the next 2 years of reading and chatting. Our first book of the season, The Shining begins next Thursday with chapters 1-7 of the novel! 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

We're supposed to be on vacation! But we got together for a few minutes to talk about the news that Mike Flanagan will be making a Dark Tower adapatation Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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 Special BIGGER musical outtro created by Constant Listener Frank S Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week on the show we're wrapping up Season 2. Matt and Scott spend about an hour and 15 minutesd chatting about their experience over these last couple seasons and briefly touch on what they're most looking forward to in Season 3. Then we pass things off to our listeners who called in to tell us what they loved about their favorite season 2 book. We'll see you in 2023 wth The Shining! Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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 Special BIGGER musical outtro created by Constant Listener Frank S Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week on the show we take a look at the 2020 adaptation of The Stand. It's...bad. I hate it. I hate that I had to watch this. Damnit. Next week is our season finale episode! And like in Season 1, we're asking folks to leave us voicemails that we'll play at the end of the episode. Give us a call at ‪(720) 386-2374 and let us know which Season 2 book is the most important to you and why! Please try and keep the voicemails to under a minute! Note: This number only works in the US. If you're international you can also record yourself talking and send us an email with the mp3! Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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

We're busy watching 9 hours of TV in prep for next week's episode so we're taking off! Here's an episode of our Patreon exclusive show discussing King adaptations! In this one we take a look at Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game. If you like it, check out more at our Patreon! Next week: The Stand 2020 Miniseries! Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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 on the show Matt and Scott take a look at Mick Garris' 1994 miniseries adaptation of The Stand. There's plenty to really enjoy here even if the movie doesn't work overall. Next week: We're taking off! Look for a bonus episode and then our coverage of the 2020 miniseries Thanksgiving Week! Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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 The Stand and then answer all of your wonderful mailbag questions. Also, we officially announce the third and final season of Kingslingers! Stephen King's greatest hits are a gooooo Next week: The Stand (1994) Miniseries Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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 finish The Stand! We chat about chapters 74 through the end of the book. Topics include Stu's survival, bliss orbs, and our feelings on the epilogue added to the '90 version. Next week: It's Mailbag time! Send us your questions and we'll answer them as we take one final look back at Stephen King's The Stand. 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 reach the climax of The Stand. We chat about chapters 67-73, which are absolutely stuffed with stuff to talk about! There are spoilers for The Lord of the Rings conclusion in this episode. Be warned! Discussion Question: What is your favorite character in The Stand? Next week, we FINISH THE BOOK 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 begin Book 3 of The Stand, chatting about chapters 61 through 66. We finally catch up with our friends in Vegas and learn the final fate of Harold "Hawk" Lauder. Discussion Question: You've heard a lot over the past few weeks about what WE think about Harold, but what about you? Pour one out for Hawk by telling us your favorite (or least favorite) Harold Lauder moments. Next week, climax! We're chatting about chapters 67 through 73 ! 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: Our time in the Boulder Free Zone ends with an explosive result. We're completing Book 2 of The Stand with chapters 57-60. Discussion Question: What is your favorite/most effective use of an explosion in fiction? Next week, the end begins as we move into book 3, covering chapters 61-66 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: Harold gets everything he needs and then chooses everything he wants instead. Cause he sucks. We're discussing chapters 54-56 of The Stand. Discussion Question: What fictional character do you think could use to be a little more self-righteous and why? Next week, we reach the end of Book 2 of The Stand with chapters 57-60!! 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: Mother Abagail goes missing and Harold and Nadine take a turn. We're discussing chapters 52 and 53 of The Stand! Discussion Question: Kojak is back! What is your favorite fictional dog? Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 54-56! 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 all of our friends finally meet up in the Boulder Free Zone! We're chatting about chapters 49-51 of The Stand. Discussion Question: This week's reading features some of our favorite character description moments ever. What is your favorite King-esque Character description? Bonus points for efficient and evocative writing. Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 52 & 53 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 catch up with Trashcan Man and his encounter with a certain Kid. Also Harold! ...he sucks! We're chatting about chapters 47 and 48 of The Stand! Discussion Question: This week's reading opens with a realistic and visceral action sequence. What is your favorite action sequence (in books or elsewhere) intended to be very visceral and realistic? Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 49-51 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 beat back some demon weasels (and Harold) and finally meet Mother Abagail herself! We're chatting about chapters 45 and 46 of The Stand! Discussion Question: This week we are introduced to Frannie's diary, which we get to read via epistolary sections in the middle of the novel. What is your favorite instance of diary entries being used in stories and how does it enhance the story? Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 47 and 48! 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

M-O-O-N , that spells Kingslingers! We're beginning Book 2 of The Stand, covering chapters 43 and 44! Its a week of many meetings where Nick meets the incredible Tom and Larry meets the mysterious Nadine and little Joe! Submissions for the 2nd Do the King Thing contest are due (today!!!) August 25th!!! Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/ Discussion Question: This week both Larry and Nick went through a moral test with the new people they came across. What is your favorite moral test of a character in books/movies/etc. Next week, The Stand continues with chapter 45 and 46! 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 w reach the end of book 1 of The Stand . Flagg recruits his second in command and Larry...well...is Larry. We're chatting about chapters 36-42! Submissions for the 2nd Do the King Thing contest are due August 25th!!! Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/ Discussion Question: What is your favorite "chapter 38": aka a series of rapid vignettes that flesh out a world without necessarily advancing plot. Next week, The Stand Book 2 begins as we discuss chapters 43 and 44! 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

The Stand continues with chapters 29-35. We finally meet Trashcan Man and then Larry braves the dangers of the Lincoln Tunnel in what is obviously one of the best scenes ever written. **ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL DO THE KING THING SHORT FICTION WRITING CONTEST*** Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/ Discussion Question: Favorite horror setting/sequence in a book?(We're talking books specifically this week because writing horror in a novel is unique and interesting.) Next week, our coverage of The Stand continues as we complete book one with chapters 36-42. 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 continue our coverage of The Stand with chapters 21-28! Frannie and Larry both lose loved ones, but gain...Harold **ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL DO THE KING THING SHORT FICTION WRITING CONTEST*** Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/ Discussion Question: We've all seen a Harold Lauder type in the fiction we enjoy. What is your "favorite" Harold Lauder type character? Next week, our coverage of The Stand continues with chapters 29-35. Lots of people are gonna die. 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 continue our coverage of The Stand with chapters 10-20! It's a long one because we love this freaking book! **ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL DO THE KING THING SHORT FICTION WRITING CONTEST*** Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/ Discussion Question: The beginning of The Stand is filled with some pretty complicated familial relationships. What is your favorite complex family in storytelling? Next week, our coverage of The Stand continues with chapters 21-28. Lots of people are gonna die. 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 begin our final book of season 2: Stephen King's Masterpiece The Stand! We're chatting about chapters 1-9 of the novel in which we meet some wonderful characters that are definitely not gonna die to a superflu. Ok, let's just get this out of the way. Scott for some reason said "phlegm" wrong in this episode. I don't know why. We don't wanna talk about it. Please don't send us 20 emails. Discussion Question: If Captain Trips were real, what would you do? (You can't just answer 'die') Next week, our coverage of The Stand continues with chapters 10-20. I really think they're gonna get a handle of this whole superflu thing 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 have one final chat about Stephen King and Peter Straub's Black House. We discuss how effective this grand duel author experiment was, what this book means, and how Jack is kind of an asshole. Then, we answer a bunch of listener questions Next week, our coverage of The Stand begins with chapters 1-9! The Stand! It's here! 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 reach the end of Peter Straub and Stephen King's Black House as we discuss chapters 26 through the end of the book. Note: We went so freaking long on this episode we made the call to read out your responses to this week's discussion question on next episode. Next week, our overview episode as we talk about Black House for one last time. Don't forget to send us your mailbag 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week on the show Black House continues with chapters 22-25! Jack a key spell from Mouse and Henry gets a visit from the Fisherman. It...doesn't go well. Discussion Question: Now that we've reached the end of Black House, who is your favorite character in the Straub/King books? Which book do you like better? Why? Next week, we finish Black House! 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

We're back! After an unplanned week off we're hear to chat about chapters 19-21 of Black House! Discussion Question: Scott was sick last week and watched a lot of comfort/sick TV. What do you watch or read when you're feeling under the weather. Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 22-25 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

Hey friends! As you probably noticed, we didn't have an episode last week! Scott got infected with Covid and was down for the count for a few days preventing us from recording and releasing an episode. We're releasing this episode of our Patreon exclusive show as a make-up. Hope you guys enjoy our chat about the Mike Flanagan adaptation of Doctor Sleep! Another small programming note: This week's episode covering chapters 19-21 of Black House will be released on FRIDAY, June 24th. Not Thursday. We'll be back to our regular schedule next week. 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 on the show, The Raven shows up in French Landing, doing his stupid raveny things. We're reading and discussing chapters 15-18 of Black House Discussion Question: In honor of this book's reference and homage to Poe's The Raven, what is your favorite poem and why? Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 19-21 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 on the show, things escalate at Ed's Eats as the entire town congregates to catch a glimpse of a corpse. Discussion Question: Stephen King loves weird, wacky, and wonderful character names. What's your favorite character name and why? Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 15-18 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, Jack finally decides to get off his ass and do something, and we finally get to see just how good of a detective he is. We're chatting about chapters 8-10 of Black House! Discussion Question: In honor of Jack's incredible sleuthing skills, what is your favorite mystery/detective story Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 11-14 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

The slippage in French Landing is really starting to get out of control as the Fisherman strikes again! We're discussing chapters 5-7 of Stephen King and Peter Straub's Black House. Discussion Question: Who is your favorite "cool" character in storytelling? Like...like The Fonz. That kind of cool. Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 8-10 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

Our coverage of Black House continues as we read and discuss chapters 3 and 4. We finally catch back up with Jack Sawyer, who doesn't seem to be doing that great! Discussion Question: What is your favorite POV character that feels like their losing their mind, but might not be? Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 5-7 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

New month, new book! This week the Kingslingers begin Peter Straub and Stephen King's Black House, covering chapters 1 and 2. We chat about the controversial tonal shift from The Talisman, Straub's purple prose and the divisive opening of this book. Discussion Question: What do you think of Black House's divisive opening? Does it work for you? Why or why not? Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 3 and 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week Scott and Matt spend their final hours discussing Stephen King and Peter Straub's The Talisman. Topics include the ways in which the book worked and didn't, what The Territories actually are, and what an adaptation would look like. We also answer your mailbag questions! Next week, our coverage of Black House begins with the first two chapters of the novel! 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 finally finish Peter Straub and Stephen King's The Talisman! We're chatting about chapters 45-47 and the Epilogue! Discussion Question: It's time for another mailbag! Send us your questions! Next week, we take one last look at The Talisman in 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, we get closer and closer to the end of The Talisman as we discuss chapters 41-44! Jack and Richard enter the Black Hotel and the horror and wonders that await them there. Discussion Question: What is your favorite Christ figure in storytelling? There are A LOT Next week, we finish the book! 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 the boys finally reach the west coast and the...interesting town of Point Venuti. Come join us as we discuss naked crazy ladies, bad dads, and Jesus! We're chatting about chapters 37-40 of The Talisman Discussion Question: Richard Sloat is a pretty bad dad. What is your "favorite" bad dad in stories? Next week, we're inside the hotel! It's chapters 41-44! 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

Kingslingers is extremely excited to announce our newest podcast, a minute-by-minute review of the greatest movie ever created: 2017's The Dark Tower. For the next 94 weeks, we'll be watching The Dark Tower a minute at a time, analyzing and discussing all the minute details of this incredible film. Come join us! (Season 2 of Kingslingers will return once The Dark Tower Minute has concluded) 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 the boys head into the Blasted Lands on a train! It's... kinda like The Dark Tower! We're discussing chapters 34-36 of The Talisman! Discussion Question: Trains! What is your favorite train in Storytelling? Next week, we're rapidly approaching the end of The Talisman with chapters 37-40! 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 spend some time at Thayer School and get to know our new friend Richard a little better. We're wrapping up Part 3 of The Talisman with chapters 30-33 + an interlude. Discussion Question: What is your favorite scene of Surrealist Horror in storytelling? Next week, Part 4: The Talisman begins as we discuss chapters 34-36. 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