Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week we're discussing chapters 25-29 of The Talisman! Jack finally makes it out of The Sunlight Home, but...at a tragic price. Discussion Question: What in your opinion makes a dramatic death sad? What writing techniques do authors employ to activate this empathy? Next week, The Talisman continues with chapters 30 - The Part 3 Ending 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, Jack and Wolf find themselves in the notoriously horrible Sunlight Home. How are they gonna get out of this one!? We're chatting about chapters 20-24 of The Talisman Discussion Question: Who is your favorite evil religious figure in storytelling? Next week, The Talisman continues with chapters 25-29! 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

WOLF! RIGHT HERE AND NOW! We're covering chapters 15-19 of The Talisman. Discussion Question: What is your favorite Werewolf story? What are, in your opinion, the key elements that make a good werewolf story? Next week, The Talisman continues with chapters 20-24! 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

Jack goes flipping back and forth as he runs from Weregoats and creepy phones as we continue our analysis of The Talisman. We're chatting about chapters 10-14! Discussion Question: What is your favorite description of otherworldly beauty? Next week, The Talisman continues with chapters 15-19! 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

Our journey into The Territories continues as we discuss chapters 6-9 of Stephen King and Peter Straub's The Talisman! Discussion Question: What is your favorite story based on The Odyssey Next week, The Talisman continues with chapters 10-14! 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

New Book Week! Scott and Matt begin The Talisman, King's first collaboration with author Peter Straub. Today we read and discuss chapters 1-5 and the first interlude! We talk about how different in style this book feels, Jack's wonderful and complex relationship with his mother, and of course... The Hero's Journey. Discussion Question: What is your favorite book written by more than one author and why? Next week, The Talisman continues with chapters 6-9! 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, we're taking a quick break from King's novels to discuss the Tower adjacent short story Ur! We talk about why this story disappointed us, despite its amazing concept, just what the hell is going on with the Low Men, and the differences between the versions Next week, The Talisman begins! We will be reading and discussing the entirety of Part 1 of the novel, including chapters 1-5 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, we have one final talk about Stephen King's The Eyes of the Dragon. We chat about the severe lack of Thomas, if this would be a good story to introduce people to King, and what the heck is the deal with Flagg. Next week, we're discussing the short story Ur. 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 climb out of our tower and reach the end of The Eyes of the Dragon Discussion Question: It's a mailbag episode! Send us your questions about Eyes of the Dragon, The Dark Tower, or anything! Next week, we take one last look at The Eyes of the Dragon 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, we continue to work through King's Fantasy tale of dogs and gods. We're discussing chapters 72 through 101 of The Eyes of the Dragon. Discussion Question: How do you define "duty?" What is an example in storytelling where someone does their duty? How does it reflect this definition? Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon concludes 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

Happy New Year Everyone! Our first episode of the new year sees us talking about chapters 46 through 71 of The Eyes of the Dragon. Thomas finds himself King of Delain and Peter finds himself trapped in a cell at the top of the Needle, but fortunately our young prince has some napkins. Discussion Question: What is your favorite prison break in storytelling (successful or otherwise) Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon continues with chapters 72-101! 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 final episode of 2021 has us looking at Chapters 25-45 of The Eyes of the Dragon. Thomas spies on his daddy, Flagg kills him, and Perfect Peter takes the fall. We chat about King's use of intrigue, the story's take on mob psychology, and where the story is going from here! Discussion Question: What is your favorite Stephen King-related thing of 2021 Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon continues with chapters 46-71! 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

Scott and Matt begin a new book: King's divisive by charming high fantasy novel The Eyes of the Dragon. We're chatting about chapters 1-24. We meet Roland, Peter, Thomas, and the devilish magician and advisor to the King: Flagg! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Discussion Question: What is your favorite fantasy kingdom in storytelling Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon continues with chapters 25-45! 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 we're Kingslinging another King short story. We learn about the past of Breaker Extraordinaire Dinky Earnshaw with 2002's "Everything's Eventual" Discussion Question: What is your favorite "interesting" or "minor" psychic power? Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon begins with chapters 1-24! 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 Kingslingers are back to take one last look at Low Men In Yellow Coats. We read and discuss our listener's take on the novella and talk about some overall themes we didn't explore enough in the individual episodes! What a story, huh!? Discussion Question: None this week! Next week, we'll be reading and discussing the entirety of Everything's Eventual the short story in King's collection of the same name 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

At long last, we're ready to talk about the winners of our first Kingslingers Stephen King writing prompt podcast. To discuss the winning stories, we thought it would be fun to meet up with our friends from Do The Write Thing. Matt and Scott are joined by Alexandra and Jarvis to read the top 3 winning stories and briefly discuss them. Congrats again to our winners: Winner: Talullah's Cab Ride by Jody H (Read By Matt) Second Place: Faraway and Faraday by Matt N (Read by Scott) Third Place: The Parling Lot by Dylan T (Read by Alexandra) Congratulations to Jody, Matt, and Dylan for some wonderful and very King-y stories! Hope you enjoy your prizes. If you'd like to see the written version of these three winning stories as well as all other contest entries, check them out here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/12/07/do-the-king-thing-writing-prompt-podcast1-results/

Another King novel in the bag! This week on Kingslingers we finish Low Men In Yellow Coats chatting about the final 3 chapters: 9-11. We chat about Bobby's descent to lowness and why King's description of the Low Men differ so much from that of The Dark Tower Discussion Question: What did you think of Low Men In Yellow Coats? Any themes/motifs/ideas we didn't talk about that you want to share? Next week, we take one last look at the Low Men before moving on with our quest. 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

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Low Men In Yellow Coats continues with chapters 5-8. Bobby Garfield goes on an adventure with his new friend Ted, which leads him to a bar on the bad side of town, and a lesson in growing up. Discussion Question: What is your favorite seedy location or "Down There" in storytelling Next week Low Men concludes with chapters 9-11. 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

It's new book time! We begin our coverage of Stephen King's Low Men In Yellow Coats with Chapters 1-4! We chat about Bobby Garfield's complex relationship with his mother and King's incredible skill at writing child characters Discussion Question: What book made you fall in love with reading? Next week Low Men continues with chapters 5-8! 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

We're back and healthy this week and ready to wrap up our coverage of Insomnia. We talk about our overall feelings on the novel, why we think it hasn't been adapted and why Roland thinks it's a mind trap. Next week, Low Men in Yellow Coats begins with the first 4 chapters! 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 interrupt your regularly scheduled programming for terribly timed illness! Scott is recovering from a bad chest cold that knocked his voice out, so... we'll be taking some unplanned time off this week. To make it up to you, we're releasing one of our Patreon Exclusive Other Levels of the Tower episodes, where Scott and Matt take a look at adaptations of King's works. On this episode, we watch and discuss Brian De Palma's 1976 Carrie adaptation. Hope you enjoy this little bit of bonus content. We'll be back to finish up Insomnia 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, we finish Insomnia! We chat about Chapter 30 and the Epilogue, arguably the best part of the whole dang book! Discussion Question: It's time for another mailbag. Send us YOUR questions It's our Insomnia overview episode as we take one final look back at 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 Insomnia reaches its climax as Ralph and Lois, with the assistance of a green dude, take the fight to Atropos, Ed, and even the Crimson King himself! We're discussing chapters 26-29. Discussion Question: Who is the Green Man Next week Insomnia concludes with Chapter 30 and the Epilogue 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 Kingslingers, Ralph and Lois climb into a creepy tree storage unit and find The One Ring! We're discussing Chapters 23-25 of Insomnia Discussion Question: What is your favorite evil villain lair and why? Next week more Insomnia! Chapters 26-29! The final lines of chapter 29: "Then he and Lois were falling as well as flying." 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 Kingslingers, Ralph and Lois jump into burning builds, fight off crazed gunmen and save the life of innocents. It's like they're superheroes or something! We're chatting about Insomnia chapters 20-22! Discussion Question: What do you think about Ka? How has your feelings about Ka changed over the course of this podcast? Over Season 2? Next week our Insomnia coverage continues as we discuss chapters 23-25. The final lines of chapter 22: "[So what do you say, Short Stuff? Hand it over.] 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 Ralph and Lois finally meet a couple of little bald doctors and find out what the hell they're supposed to be doing with these aura powers. We're discussing chapters 17-19 of Insomnia! Discussion Question: What's your favorite personification of death in storytelling? Next week our Insomnia continues as we begin Part III: The Crimson King and discuss chapters 20-22. The final lines of chapter 22: "Joe Wyzer heard them coming, looked up, and waved." 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, Ralph and Lois find themselves young again, and all they had to do was eat some auras! We're chatting about chapters 14-16 of Insomnia... with... a lot of tangents. Discussion Question: What is your favorite Fountain of Youth plot device? Next week our Insomnia continues as we conclude part 2 of the book by discussing chapters 17-19. The final lines of chapter 19: "Below that, Triggers' big brother had printed a single word in black capital letters. KAMIKAZE" 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 Kingsling chapters 11-13 of Insomnia. Matt and Scott chat about the hidden city of old age and how King continues to reckon with both death and being elderly. Also, magic karate chop powers and the worst daughter-in-law ever. Discussion Question: What would your aura-power projectile power be and why? Next week our Insomnia continues as we read and discuss chapters 14-16 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

On this week's Kingslingers, we conclude the first part of Insomnia and discuss chapters 8-10. Ralph finally catches sight of some little bald doctors. Two of them seem pretty chill, but one does not! Discussion Question: What is your favorite nursery rhyme made creepy by a movie/tv show/book? Next week, more Insomnia! We're reading chapters 11-13! 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

On this week's Kingslingers we get to chapters 6 and 7 of Insomnia! Discussion Question: Who is your favorite (old) 70+ year old character in fiction Next week Insomnia 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

This week on Kingslingers we chat about chapters 3-5 of Insomnia! Ralph chats on the phone with both Helen and Ed Deepneau and then starts seeing colors, man! Discussion Question: What is your favorite aura/sight-based effect in storytelling Next week Insomnia continues with chapters 6-7 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

It's new book day here on Kingslingers as we discuss the prologue and the first two chapters of Stephen King's Insomnia! We meet our protagonist Ralph and chat about his problems with grief, loneliness, and of course... insomnia. Discussion Question: What is your personal remedy for sleepless nights/insomnia? Next week Insomnia continues with chapters 3-5 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week on the show, Matt and Scott chat about Tobe Hooper's 1979 miniseries adaptation: Salem's Lot! They discuss the changes made to the novel and the parts of the movie that work...and the parts that really don't. Next week we begin our next book Insomnia! We'll be reading the prologue and the first two chapters! 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 Matt and Scott take a look at the two 'Salem's Lot related short stories the prequel Jerusalem's Lot and the sequel One for the Road. Next week we're taking a look at the 1979 Tobe Hooper adaptation of 'Salem's Lot! 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 bid adieu to the burned corpse of a town that is 'Salem's Lot. It's our overview episode and Matt and Scott talk about their issues with Ben Mears, the depiction of alcoholism in the 70s, and then answer some terrible discussion questions from Schmoop! Note: We originally planned to answer your mailbag questions this week, but due to our schedules we had to record this episode early and were unable to meet up again to answer your questions before the release date. We'll be answering your questions on next week's episode! Next week we'll be reading and discussing the two short stories related to 'Salem's Lot: Jerusalem's Lot and One for the Road, both part of King's Night Shift short story collection 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 'Salem's Lot! Matt and Scott chat about the incredible final confrontation with Barlow and how Salem's Lot shocking serves as the introduction of The Dark Tower universe in many different ways Discussion Question: Mailbag! Send your questions to us! Next week we'll answer your questions and chat one final time about the book as a whole. 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 'Salem's Lot as we discuss sections 19-38 of chapter 14: The Lot (IV). We finally reach Father Callahan's fateful scene! Sure hope he has enough faith to survive. Discussion Question: Who is your favorite Salem's Lot character and why? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we're finishing 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

The final chapter of 'Salem's Lot begins as we read and discuss the first 18 sections of Chapter 14: The Lot (IV). Our heroes make their first real moves against the vampire presence in The Lot, but they find that they've bitten off more than a vampire can chew! Discussion Question: What are your thoughts on Susan Norton and her role in this novel? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we'll be reading and discussing sections 19-38 of Chapter 14: The Lot (IV). The final lines of section 38 are: "Mark!" he shouted, sitting bolt upright in the chair. "Mark!" And Mark came running with his shirt off, to see what the matter was. 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 journey through Salem's Lot continues with chapters 12 and 13! Mark Petrie and Susan Norton head into the Marsten house to execute a vampire and it uh...doesn't go well. Then, Father Callahan is recruited into the Ka-tet and he's just so excited about finally getting to deal with some real EVIL. I'm sure it'll work out for him. Discussion Question: Favorite example of a competent child character in fiction and why? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we'll be reading and discussing the first 18 sections of Chapter 14: The Lot (IV) 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

As our Ka-tet assembles, they come face to face with the vampiric force invading 'Salem's Lot as we read and discuss Chapter 11: Ben (IV)! We talk about Ben's attitude towards Susan, the power of God in King's novel, and debate what exactly are Vampires within this world! Discussion Question: Favorite piece of esoteric vampire lore, and why? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapters 12 and 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

Our discussion of 'Salem's Lot continues as we read and discuss Chapter 10: The Lot (III). Barlow's town takeover begins in earnest. We chat about the incredible opening to this chapter and King's evolving view on darkness and objects of power Discussion Question: If you were a bloodsucking fiend (hypothetically), where would you want to set up your Mid Level Vampiring Scheme? Why? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 11! 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 enter Part 2: The Emperor of Ice Cream and discuss chapters 8 and 9! It's another Kingslingers poetry corner as we analyze Wallace Steven's poem. Then we compare Susan Norton with Susan Delgado and chat about the irrational truth of vampires. Discussion Question: If a good friend came to you today saying that a vampire is in your house, what would you do? What would it take to convince you? Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 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

This week we conclude Part 1 of 'Salem's Lot by discussing Chapter 6: The Lot (II) and Chapter 7: Matt! We chat about one of King's best horror scenes, the charming friendship between Ben and Matt, and how King's view on alcoholism has evolved over time. Discussion Question: Name your favorite use of keeping something scary by not showing it. Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapters 8 and 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

Things are starting to get dark in the Lot as our coverage of King's novel continues. This week we discuss Chapter 4: Danny Glick and Others and Chapter 5: Ben (II). We chat about Larry Crockett's Jahoobies obsession, the nature of evil, and just how much we both love Matt the Schoolteacher. Discussion Question: What makes a house creepy and how do authors like King and Shirley Jackson use these elements to create a spooky house? Next week we'll be reading and discussing 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

Our coverage of 'Salem's Lot continues as we discuss Chapter 3: The Lot (I)! We chat about King's ability to sprawl while still efficiently creating character, the mix of monstrousness and reliability at the core of The Lot's citizens, and how scary it is to be young. Discussion Question: What is your favorite fictional town. (If it's Salem's Lot, Derry, or Castle Rock please try and avoid spoilers) Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, Season Two of Kingslingers begins with our deep dive into King's 'Salem's Lot. We chat about the prologue through Chapter 2. We talk about nostalgia, King's ability to exposit without making it boring, and the ominous dread of the novel's opening pages. Discussion Question: What makes a good prologue? What is your favorite prologue that successfully uses these elements? Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 3: The Lot (I) 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

Scott and Matt here with a brief message about Season 2 of Kingslingers. We'll see you Thursday, May 13th for our first episode covering 'Salem's Lot! 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 Constant Listeners! We're taking off this week as we work on our final preparations for Season 2, but I wanted to leave you with something to listen to. I've released an episode of our Patreon Exclusive Bonus Podcast Other Levels of the Tower for everyone! In this show, we take a look at all the various adaptations of King's work. This episode has Matt and I chat about the film version of Misery. If you enjoy this episode there are 6 more waiting for you over at our Patreon! We'll see you all next week as we begin Season 2 and Salem's Lot! Check out the Season 2 show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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

It's our last episode of Season 1 of Kingslingers! Matt and Scott chat about the ineffable of the Dark Tower, why it's important to them, and what the series means to them. Then they shut up for a while as we play your amazing audio messages! Thank you so much for listening! Season 2 begins May 13th with 'Salem's Lot! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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 time has finally come... Scott and Matt watched The Dark Tower movie and they're here to talk about why it's great. Next week is our Season 1 finale and we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at (720) 386-2374 and let us know why you love The Dark Tower and why it's important to you. We'll play your messages on our finale! If you can't call, record yourself and send us the mp3 over email! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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