Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week Matt and Scott take a look at the 1998 Dark Tower short story The Little Sisters of Eluria. We discuss the importance of Jesus Dogs, the merits of jizz eating vampires, and what defines liminal Roland. For our Season 1 Finale, 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! Next week...on the penultimate episode of season 1...let's watch The Dark Tower movie. 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

This week Matt and Scott conclude the final novel of the Dark Tower series as we have one last chat about The Wind Through the Keyhole. Next week we'll be chatting about King's novella The Little Sister of Eluria. Let us know what you think of it! 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

This week, we're back to wrap up the final book of our Dark Tower Journey as we discuss the Skin-Man and Storm's End of The Wind Through the Keyhole. Roland takes down a skin man and learns about forgiveness Discussion Question: Mailbag! Send us your questions Next week, we're doing our Wind Through the Keyhole overview episode! 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

We're off this week, but here's a special bonus episode where Scott sits down with his cousin DJ DiDonna to chat about their childhood and what they thought of the new The Stand miniseries. Follow DJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/djdidonna 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

This week, we conclude the fairy tale at the heart of The Wind Through the Keyhole. Tim goes on an epic quest to cure his mother's sight. He meets dragons and ents and tigers, oh my! Discussion Question: What is your favorite instance of a shapeshifting human in stories. Next week, Scott's baby will be here so we'll be taking a week away from The Dark Tower. You'll be getting a bonus episode all about The Stand Miniseries. 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

This week, The Wind Through the Keyhole continues as we tackle the first half of Section 3, aptly titled "The Wind Through the Keyhole." We meet young Tim who loses a father and gains an evil stepfather, meets a tax man in black, and heads into a magic forest to cure his mother's blindness. Discussion Question: What is your favorite version of The Man In Black in the Dark Tower? Next week we'll be finishing the section "The Wind Through the Keyhole" 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

This week, we begin the newest addition to the Dark Tower series and our final novel of Season 1: The Wind Through The Keyhole. We're discussing "Starkblast" and "Skin-Man (Part 1)" this week! Discussion Question: Now that we've met all three members of Roland's Ka-tet, which is your favorite? How does Jamie Redhand relate to Roland's future Tet? Next week we'll be reading half of the section "The Wind Through the Keyhole" 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

This week Scott and Matt are joined by Joe Rechtman of The Church of the Cosmic Turtle to chat all about the Dark Tower series as a whole. We talk about what Joe loves most about the series and what King is trying to say about storytelling, twinning, and redemption. Check out Joe's Blog: https://churchofthecosmicturtle.com/ Then, we open the mailbag again to answer your last few questions. Next week, The Wind Through the Keyhole begins as we cover Starkblast and The Skin Man (Part 1) 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

This week Scott and Matt take one final look back at the final book of The Dark Tower series. We're chatting all about book 7: The Dark Tower as well as answering your mailbag questions Next week, we'll be joined by a special guest to chat all about the 7 book series as a whole! In two weeks we begin The Wind Through the Keyhole 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

This week on the show we finally arrive at the tower! We did it! Was it everything Matt hoped for? We're chatting about Chapter 3 of Part 5 as well as the epilogue and the Coda of The Dark Tower Note: In order to end the episode at the end of the novel, we chose to read last week's discussion questions first before jumping into the chapters. If you want to jump ahead of our coverage of the final 3 chapters, skip to 35:57. Discussion Question: Next week is an overview episode, so it's time for another mailbag! Send us your questions! 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

This week on the show, we say goodbye to Susannah and Oy shows he's a good good boy. We're chatting about the first 2 chapters of Part 5 of The Dark Tower. Discussion Question: What is your favorite Susannah/Odetta/Detta moment in the Dark Tower 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: @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 remains of Roland's Ka-tet inch ever closer to the Dark Tower this week as we meet a friendly old Stand Up Comedian and finally find out what a Dandelo is. It's a real laugh! We're chatting about chapters 4, 5, and 6 of Part 4 of The Dark Tower Discussion Question: What is the best joke Stephen King has ever written? Next week, we chat about the first two chapters of Part 5, the final section of the final book! The tower awaits! 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

It's a pretty bad week for Susannah Dean as she follows Roland and Oy into the Badlands of End-World. Giant worm monsters, freezing cold nights, and Stephen Kings everywhere! We're discussing the first three chapters of Part 4 of The Dark Tower! Discussion Question: What is your favorite fairy tale conceit? Next week, Part 4: The White Lands of Empathica concludes as we discuss chapters 4, 5, and 6! 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

It's a pretty bad week for Susannah Dean as she follows Roland and Oy into the Badlands of End-World. Giant worm monsters, freezing cold nights, and Stephen Kings everywhere! We're discussing the first three chapters of Part 4 of The Dark Tower! Discussion Question: What is your favorite fairy tale conceit? Next week, Part 4: The White Lands of Empathica concludes as we discuss chapters 4, 5, and 6! 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

No character deaths this week! Hurray! We're talking all about Chapters 3 and 4 of Part 3 of The Dark Tower Discussion Question: Describe your version of the Maturin Fountain Park. If you don't have one in real life, make one up! Next week, Part 4: The White Lands of Empathica begins as we chat about chapters 1, 2, and 3 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

One week removed from the loss of a beloved character and we already find ourselves saying goodbye to another. Say it ain't so, Steve. We're discussing chapters 1 and 2 of Part 3 of The Dark Tower Discussion Question: You know the drill. Let's honor Jake Chambers by talking about our favorite memories of him. Next week, we're continuing on with Roland back in New York. We'll be wrapping up part 3 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: @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

Roland's Ka-tet takes down the Devar-Toi and the Kingslingers Ka-tet says goodbye to Eddie Dean. We're discussing chapters 11 and 12 of Part 2 of the Dark Tower Discussion Question: In honor of Eddie Dean, what is your favorite Eddie Dean moment in The Dark Tower We'll see you right back here in 2021 as we begin Part 3 and talk about 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: @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

This week we talk for far too long about Ted's story and Sheemie's seizures. We're discussing chapters 8, 9, and 10 of Part 2: Devar-Toi Discussion Question: What's your favorite Stephen King memory of 2020 Next week Part 2 concludes as we cover chapters 11 and 12 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

This week, we spend some time with Pimli Prentess, the Master of Blue Heaven. What a delight he is! We're diving into chapters 5-7 of Part 2 of The Dark Tower Discussion Question: What book gave you the greatest sense of Ka-shume? Next week we continue Part 2 of The Dark Tower with chapters 8, 9, and 10! 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

We thought this episode was going to be late, but then the God in my machine allowed us to record on time. We're chatting about chapters 1-4 of Part 2 of The Dark Tower Discussion Question: Tell us about your favorite Deus Ex Machina and why it's actually good. Next week we continue Part 2 of The Dark Tower what chapters 5, 6, and 7! 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

It's time for another episode of Kingslingers, the only place where you'll hear people talk about the correct way to pronounce sorbet and the beauty of Maine in the summer in the same episode! This week we're discussing chapters 5, 6, and 7 of Part 1 of The Dark Tower Discussion Question: Select one of your favorite literary characters and then describe what their mindtrap projection would look like Next week part 2 of The Dark Tower begins as we discuss chapters 1-4! 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

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! This week on the show we begin The Dark Tower! Callahan finally gets his redemption and Mia finally gets her Spider-Baby. We're discussing Chapters 1-4 of Part 1! Discussion Question(s): What is your favorite moment of earned redemption in fiction? OR What's your favorite creepy baby? Next week we finish off Part 1 with Chapters 5, 6, and 7! 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

This week, Matt and Scott are joined by an incredibly special guest: the filmmaker, podcaster, and Stephen King fanatic Julia Marchese! We chat with Julia about Stephen King, The Dark Tower, and her upcoming movie based on King's short story I Know What You Need. Then, we answer all of your many many mailbag questions and say goodbye to the Song of Susannah. Next week we begin Book 7: The Dark Tower and discuss Part 1: Chapters 1-4. Follow Julia on Twitter and DM her to support her movie: https://twitter.com/juliacmarchese Check out Julia's Podcast: Horror Movie Survival Guide: https://horrormoviesurvivalguidepodcast.com/ 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

This week on the show we finish the Song of Susannah. It's a sad, beautiful ending to a wonderful book. We're talking Stanza's 12, 13, and the Coda! Discussion Question: It's time for another mailbag. Ask us your questions! Next week we look back on the Song of Susannah 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: @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

This week, it's Stephen Fucking King! We're talking about stanzas 10 and 11 of Song of Susannah! Discussion Question: What author would you want to write himself into his own book and why? 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: @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

This week Eddie takes his solo in Susannah's song as we cover the 8th and 9th Stanzas. Discussion Question: In honor of Cal Tower, who is your favorite character that you just love to hate Next week we'll be talking about Stanzas 10 and 11 in Song of Susannah 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

This week the Song of Susannah continues as Scott and Matt discuss the 5th, 6th, and 7th stanzas. We finally find out who the chap's father is. Discussion Question: What is your favorite object/totem of power in literature and how does that totem tie into the themes of the story Next week Susannah's song continues with Stanzas 8 and 9! 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

This week the boys begin the penultimate novel of The Dark Tower: Song of Susannah. We're discussing the first four Stanzas of the novel. Discussion Question: We have finally explicitly learned Susannah's "power." What is your favorite power in a King novel or otherwise? Next week Susannah's song continues with the next three stanzas (5-7) 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

This week we spend some time saying goodbye to Wolves of the Calla, discussing the story so far and Matt predicts where things are gonna go from here. Then we answer all your questions! Next week: Song of Susannah begins as we cover Stanzas 1-4. 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

This week, the wolves finally arrive! Also, Callahan is a character in a book!? Who saw that coming! We're finishing up Wolves of the Calla by discussing chapters 6, 7, and the Epilogue! Discussion Question: It's another Mailbag time. Ask us questions! Next week we'll take a look at Wolves of the Calla as a whole before moving on to Songs of Susannah. 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

This week, Jake and Oy go on a spooky adventure and the Ka-tet rejoins just in time for the final meeting with the folken. Next week, the wolves arrive. We're discussing Part 3, Chapters 3-5! Discussion Question: Favorite Malevolent AI/Robot characters Next week, we finish Wolves of the Calla! 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

This week, Roland realizes he's been a poopoo head and Eddie heads to New York to incorporate Cal Tower's lot. We're discussing Part 3: The Wolves, Chapters 1 and 2. Discussion Question: Eddie gets another total badass moment this week. What is your favorite badass Eddie moment from the series? (so far) Next week, Part 3: The Wolves continues as we discuss chapters 3-5! 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

This week, Roland finds the unfound door and Father Callahan jumps out of the apotheosis of windows and ends up in the apotheosis of deserts. We're discussing Chapters 8 and 9 of Part 2: Telling Tales. Discussion Question: What is your favorite "told tale" in storytelling (aka a moment where a character tells a story to another character), and why? Next week, Part 3: The Wolves begins with our discussion of 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: @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

This week, Callahan tells of his hidden highways, Roland learns the power of plate throwing, and Eddie discovers a secret about the wolves...but refuses to tell us. Oh also DID SUSANNAH EAT A BABY!? We're discussing Chapters 4-7 of Part 2: Telling Tales Discussion Question: What's your favorite pop culture or reference in The Dark Tower (so far, please no spoilers) Next week, we'll complete Telling Tales by 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: @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

This week, Roland does the rice dance and we begin Callahan's story within a story. Starting to think this is some sort of motif in this series or something. We're discussing Part 2: Telling Tales, Chapters 1-3. Discussion Question: What's your favorite vampire story? Next week, we'll cover Telling Tales, Chapters 4-7. 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

This week, it's even more Todash as the whole Ka-tet heads to New York and gets a look at the rose. Also, Pere Callahan introduces Roland to some farm folk in need of saving. We're covering Part 1: Todash, chapters 4-7 Discussion Question: Tell us about your favorite example of depictions of beauty and goodness in King's writing. Next week, we'll cover the first 3 chapters of Part 2: Telling Tales 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

This week, Scott and Matt get ever closer to The Dark Tower as they begin book 5: Wolves of the Calla. The Prologue and the first three chapters of Part 1: Todash are discussed in today's episode. Discussion Question: If you could go Todash to any point in the last 4 novels, where would you go and why? Next week, we'll finish Part 1: Todash and discuss chapters 4-7 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

This week Scott and Matt look back over the last 11 episodes and discuss their overall thoughts on Wizard and Glass. Then Matt speculates a bit on the journey to come and we answer all of your burning mailbag questions. Next week, we begin Book 5: Wolves of the Calla. We'll be reading and discussing the Prologue through Chapter 3 of Part 1! **Note, Scott accidentally referred to Part 1 as Roont, but Scott is wrong. Part 1 is titled Todash. Obviously. Stupid Scott.** Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: https://https://twitter.com/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, click your Mejis heels together three times and say "there's no place like the end of the book!" We're finishing Wizard and Glass by discussing all 5 chapters of Part 4: All God's Chillun Got Shoes. No Discussion Question this week! In next week's episode we'll be answering your questions, so send them in! Next week, we take one final look back at Wizard & Glass before moving on with our quest. Check out the show schedule 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 Charyou Trees everywhere as we conclude Roland's story and discuss Come, Reap Chapter 10! Discussion Question: What is your favorite perfectly sprung trap in storytelling Next week, we finish the book by discussing all 5 chapters of Part 4: All Gods Chillun Got Shoes! Check out the show schedule 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

Mount up. Reaping's come. We're discussing chapters 8 and 9 of Part 3: Come, Reap. Discussion Question: What is the nature of Evil in Stephen King's work Next week, Come, Reap concludes with chapter 10: Under the Demon Moon (II) Check out the show schedule 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

This week the Reap is coming fast now and Roland and his Ka-tet find themselves castled by Jonas. We're discussing chapters 5-7 of Part 3: Come, Reap Discussion Question: What is your favorite Ka-tet (A group of characters linked together by narrative) from other literature? Next week, Come, Reap continues as we discuss chapters 8 and 9. Check out the show schedule 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

This week Part 3: Come, Reap begins as we cover chapters 1-4. Roland is love blind as his enemies move against him and his friends try desperately to break him from this spell. Discussion Question: We now know that almost everyone in the sleepy town of Hambry has betrayed the Affiliation and is in league with Farson. In what ways has Gunslinger society brought about its own destruction? Next week, Come, Reap continues as we discuss chapters 5-7. Check out the show schedule 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

This week we conclude our time in Part 2: Susan as Roland and Susan finally consummate their relationship. This can only mean bad things in the future though! We're discussing chapters 9, 10 and the Interlude of Part 2! Discussion Question: Who is your favorite character in Hambry so far? (No Spoilers for future events please) Next week, we begin Part 3: Come, Reap with chapters 1 -4! Check out the show schedule 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

Roland and Susan's love affair begins with some very heavy kissing. Also, the Hambry mystery deepens even as a big coffin boy races back with the true identity of our Ka-tet. We're discussing Chapters 7 and 8 of Part 2: Susan! Discussion Question: Discuss your favorite despicable/uncomfortable POV character in a King novel (or other if You haven't read King) Next week, Part 2: Susan concludes as we discuss chapters 9, 10 and an interlude! Check out the show schedule 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

Young Roland and his Ka-tet head into town and meet the strange and secretive residents of Hambry as tension continues to mount. We're covering Part 2: Susan chapters 5 and 6! Discussion Question: What is your favorite use of Dramatic Irony in storytelling? Next week, tensions in Mejis continue to rise as we move on to chapters 7 and 8! Check out the show schedule 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

At long last, the story of Roland Deschain and Susan Delgado begins as we read chapters 1-4 of Part 2: Susan. An evil witch, a trio of troublemakers, and young love blooming on a moonlit walk. It's a Western and a Fairy Tale and a Greek Tragedy all rolled into one! Discussion Question: What is your favorite "genre" that has appeared up in The Dark Tower so far? Why? Next week, Roland continues his story with Chapters 5 and 6! Check out the show schedule 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

This week, we finish up Wizard and Glass Part 1: Riddles by discussing chapters 4 and 5. The Ka-tet find themselves in a superflu ridden version of Topeka, Kansas, face to face with a Thinny and a strange palace of glass that encourages Roland to finally tell the story of his past. Discussion Question: In honor of this week's reference to The Stand, what is your favorite post-apocalyptic novel and why? Next week, the story of Susan Delgado finally begins as we cover the first 4 chapters of Part 2: Susan! Check out the show schedule 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

This week on our NINETEENTH episode we begin Scott's favorite book in the series: Wizard and Glass. We're talking about the Prologue through Chapter 3 of Part 1 in which Blaine finally gets what's coming to him: a dead baby joke. Discussion Question: Why do you think the old ones built Blaine? What was his purpose? What does this say about the old ones? (Please try and answer this without spoilers of future events) Next week, we'll be finishing up part 1: Riddles discussing chapters 4 and 5! Check out the show schedule 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

This week Scott and Matt are joined by special guest Scott Wampler, Managing Editor of Birth.Movies.Death.com and cohost of The Kingcast to look back on The Waste Lands one last time before we head to Topeka. We talk with Scott about his history with King, why he loves these books so much, and what the characters mean to him. We also answer all your mailbag questions! Check out Scott's new Stephen King Podcast, The Kingcast: https://twitter.com/Kingcast19 Follow Scott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottWamplerBMD Check out Scott's writing at https://birthmoviesdeath.com Next week, we begin Book 4: Wizard and Glass. We'll be discussing the Prologue through Chapter 3 of Part 1! Check out the show schedule Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: https://https://twitter.com/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 Time Stamps 3:10 - Interview with Scott Wampler 1:20:33 - Mailbag Answers