The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

The Losers untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer your questions. Questions like: "Which Stephen King story should Tim Robinson adapt?"; "Which King book did you read at a impactful time of your life?"; "If you found yourself in a Freaky Friday situation and had to switch bodies with any Stephen King character, who ya picking?"; and more. They also digress on their current reading habits, the possibility of new merch, whether either of us wants to write our own book (we have), and our fandom for David Lynch and The X-Files. Want to ask them a question on the next Bag of Bones episode? Become a patron at www.patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers return to the Stephen King Archives to dust off a couple more uncollected stories: "Squad D" and "The Reploids". Listen to the full episode now in The Barrens: patreon.com/thebarrens Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Behold, The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking! In the following months, the Losers will countdown Stephen King's published novels -- specifically, novels (no collections) -- from worst to best. What started at the bottom of the barrel in February (#66-59) continues right as March comes to close with their picks for 58 to 53. Will they start to see the light? Find out and return next month as their journey continues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Now that they're caught up on the beam, the Losers weigh in on Stephen King's best and worst endings. This is by no means definitive. Well, maybe it is. You be the judge and listen to the full episode now in The Barrens: patreon.com/thebarrens Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, and Justin Gerber return to Hollywood King where they discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically Other Worlds Than These, Mike Flanagan's The Mist, John Mellencamp, Daylight Savings Time, and much, much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randall, Mike, Sammie, and Ashley are back in the Stacks to preview March and April's new horror books — including Daniel Kraus' Partially Devoured — and share some non-spoilery takes on what they're currently reading, watching, and listening to. In between, they talk UFOs, sicko elites, and the most physical pain they've ever felt. Check out everything recommended in this episode below. Books: Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed by Maureen Callahan Haunt Me Then by Laramie Dean Come Closer by Sara Gran Persona by Aoife Josie Clements UFO of GOD by Chris Bledsoe Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror by Ashley Cullins Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark by Cassandra Peterson Other recs: Fantastic Fungi: The Mushroom Movie (movie) Hoppers (movie) Johnny Blue Skies – Mutiny Midnight (album) Lala Lala – Heaven 2 (album) Love Story (show) Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (movie) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In June 2023, The Losers' Club began discussing Stephen King's EW column The Pop of King on their Patreon. What was initially going to be one full-length episode has since become a subsection of The Stephen King Archives that sees the gang dedicating one episode to one full year's worth of columns from King. What started with 2003/2004 -- an episode we unlocked for you last year (look it up) -- has since grown to four more installments, the latest being on 2008. Today, we're dusting off the second of five episodes in the series as a way to shed light on this project. So, in this episode, which was recorded way, way back in 2024, Randall Colburn, Rachel Reeves, Dan Pfleegor, and Justin Gerber dial things back to 2005 and zero in on King's comically acerbic reviews, recommendations, and takedowns to discuss how that era of culture resonates now. Topics include King's prophetic belief that stars don't sell movies, stories do, his bizarre hatred of DVD extras, his warning to the creators of Lost to not fuck up the ending (lol), his complicated thoughts about the work of Bret Easton Ellis, his annoyance with fancypants critics and their disdain of popular fiction, and his favorite (and our favorite) movies, books, and music of 2005. Want more? Become a member of The Barrens -- patreon.com/thebarrens -- to digest all of The Pop of King (so far) and stay tuned for more episodes as time wastes away and makes us all old. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In January 2026, nearly a decade after hitting record on their first book episode, The Losers' Club completed their Herculean task of covering Stephen King's bibliography. From 1974's Carrie to 2025's Never Flinch, the Losers covered each and every title in King's Dominion with long, expansive book episodes. Now, they're doing what anybody does when they complete a gargantuan catalogue in pop culture: rank them. Behold, The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking! In the following months, the Club will countdown King's published novels -- specifically, novels (no collections) -- from worst to best. Today, they begin this journey with their picks for 66 to 59. In other words, their least favorite books in his decades-spanning bookshelf. So, come in with an open mind and don't get too disappointed if something you love is something they hate. That's the fun of a ranking, right? Yep, right. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend is often called the first modern vampire novel. Preceding Salem’s Lot by 21 years, the story follows a would-be scientist named Robert Neville who also happens to be the last man on Earth. Tormented by the memory of his wife’s horrific transformation, not to mention the hordes of vampires trying to break through his heavily fortified home, Neville spends his days systematically euthanizing the undead and searching in vain for a sustainable cure. But a surprising discovery throws his efforts into question while destabilizing his lonely life. In the latest episode of Bloody FM’s The Losers’ Club podcast, co-hosts Jenn Adams, Mac Gerber, Ashley Casseday, and Dan Caffrey revisit this seminal text as they explore the titles mentioned in Stephen King’s Danse Macabre. Is Neville a likable protagonist? Do we understand Matheson’s musings on germs? Why do adaptations always skew towards zombies and why does that ending pack such a punch? They’ll answer these questions and more while discussing Matheson’s larger body of work and incomparable contributions to the horror genre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer your questions. Questions like: ""What's Stephen King's strongest six-book stretch?"; "What's Stephen King's most overrated character and most underrated?"; "Which Stephen King movie adaptation would have been MOST improved by a different actor or director?"; "In "N.," what do you think the n stands for?"; and more. They're also asked about the Club's origins, the bird annoying the hell out of Mike, and which King ka-tet would make for the most nightmarish blunt rotation. Good stuff, great fun, Losers' Club. Want to ask them a question on the next Bag of Bones episode? Become a patron at www.patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Losers Randall Colburn, Dan Pfleegor, and Jenn Adams return to Hollywood King where they discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically Andy Muschietti’s IT supercut, Welcome to Derry season 2, Mike Flanagan’s Carrie, The Talisman no longer happening with the Duffer Brothers, and Wil Wheaton narrating The Body. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randall, Caff, Sammie, and Rachel return to The Stacks to gab about January and February's new horror releases and share their own (non-spoilery) recommendations for what they've been reading, watching, and listening to. Plus, an extended conversation on David Sim's influential (and controversial) Cerebus comic book series. See an abbreviated list of recs below: Books: The Deep by Peter Benchley The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces by Seth Harp I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy Serious Creatures: I Was a Teenage Special FX Wizard! by Tony McMillen Cerebus by David Sim Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte Other recs: Corey Feldman vs. the World (film) Ghost Cat Anzu (film) Industry (series) Murder, She Wrote (series) Pavements (film) The Traitors (series) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers reach the end of the beam -- for now -- as they unlock their book episode for Stephen King's 2025 novel Never Flinch. This is it, Constant Listeners, we're officially caught up now. Note: This episode was recorded in May 2025 for patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our weekly coverage of It: Welcome to Derry was the big event of Fall 2026. For two months, you got to hear Losers Randall Colburn, Julia Marchese, Jenn Adams, and Michael Roffman get their hands dirty with the HBO Max series. But, there are other Losers to this Club; other Losers with other opinions. So, they've gathered to share their two cents before we officially close the book on this chapter in Derry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers enter their tenth year with Season 10. This month, they're releasing their final book episode along the beam with Never Flinch, catching everyone up on King's canon until we get Talisman 3. So, what's next? Join Losers Randall, Jenn, Pfleegor, and Mike as they tease the future, highlight the past year around the wheel, and mourn those we lost in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the end of 2025, which means we're 25 years into the 21st century. As they're wont to do, the Losers take inventory of the last 25 years and pick the 10 best Stephen King movies during that stretch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our latest book episode, which was recorded in Summer 2024 and had previously been exclusive to the Barrens, the Losers head to the tropics to rank all 12 stories within Stephen King's 2024 collection You Like It Darker. Spoilers within, so please read before you stream. You've been warned. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The following clip previews our latest installment of TALKIN’ HAWKINS, a limited series podcast that flips King’s Dominion Upside Down to discuss all things Stranger Things. Join Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, and Sammie Kuykendall as they dissect the first volume of the fifth and final season of the blockbuster Netflix series. Check out the full episode in The Barrens: patreon.com/thebarrens Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It: Welcome to Derry co-showrunner Jason Fuchs joins the Losers in the Barrens to talk all about Chapter 1 of the HBO Max series and what to expect from future seasons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers conclude their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "Winter Fire". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "The Black Spot". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "In the Name of the Father". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers are back in The Stacks for another round of recommendations, digressions, and musings about the joys of the written word. Randall, Sammie, and Caff begin by gabbing about some of November and December's new horror and genre releases. then share some non-spoilery takes on what they've been reading. Check out an abbreviated list of our recs below. Books: Psycho/Psycho II/Psycho House by Robert Bloch Widow's Point by Richard Chizmar and W.H. Chizmar Tom's Crossing by Mark Z. Danielewski Titan Shrinking by James Dixon American Rapture by C.J. Leede Adventures in Amity: Tales From the Jaws Ride by Dustin McNeill The Extra by Annie Neugebauer Other recs: Fust: Big Ugly (album) Murdaugh: Death in the Family (series) Tulsa King (series) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "29 Neibolt Street". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Once again, we're back on the Beam to close out the King catalogue. In our latest book episode, which has been exclusive to the Barrens since 2023, the Losers hang out with Holly. Together, they discuss why Stephen King loves this character so much, the political overtones that ostensibly fuel the narrative, the macabre villains at the center of the story, and whether or not this feels like Holly's story. One of our most divisive outings to date. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers lace up and jog through Edgar Wright's The Running Man, now playing in theaters everywhere. Topics include: Wright's signature style, Glen Powell's star power, the ballsy new ending, and why this makes a solid double with another Bachman adaptation: The Long Walk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "Now You See It". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "The Thing in the Dark". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fifty years after publication, Salem’s Lot stands as a pinnacle of modern vampire fare and a shining example of literary small town life. In the latest episode of Bloody FM’s The Losers’ Club podcast, co-hosts Jenn Adams, Rachel Reeves, and Dan Pfleegor return to this infamous town to uncover its many dark secrets. Does Ben Mears stand as an early proxy for King or does teacher Matt Burke more successfully fit the bill? Would they prefer Jimmy Cody’s originally planned death and is young Mark Petrie too good to be true? They’ll answer these questions and more while discussing the novel’s many nerve-shattering moments and exploring one of King’s most frightening towns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers begin their weekly coverage for HBO Max's highly anticipated series Welcome to Derry. Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Losers Randall Colburn and Michael Roffman head to Hollywood King again to discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically The Running Man, Rat, BTK, Chain Reactions, and more. They also dive into tweets, threads, and blues -- from "bad" King movies to King's favorite movies of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Hill joins the Losers to discuss his latest novel King Sorrow, due out October 21st. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Once again, we're back on the Beam to close out the King catalogue. In our latest book episode, which has been exclusive to the Barrens since 2022, the Losers sort through Stephen King's 2022 novel Fairy Tale. Together, they discuss the fantasy genre at large, why it's so en vogue right now, how this story factors into King's Dominion, the missed opportunities, and, of course, dogs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Losers Jenn Adams, Rachel Reeves, and Ana Marie Cox check into Bates Motel on a rainy night to discuss Robert Bloch's Psycho, the 1959 best-selling novel that Alfred Hitchcock turned iconic the following year for Universal Pictures. Danse Macabre is a recurring feature of The Losers' Club that journeys through all the books that influenced Stephen King. (You know, as he listed in 1981's Danse Macabre. Ahem, hence the name of this series.) In the past, we've catalogued Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, William Golding's Lord of the Flies, Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes, Peter Straub's Ghost Story, and Jay Anson's The Amityville Horror. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dark Tower Detour is a chance for Gunslingers to study the minutiae of Roland Deschain’s epic quest. Hosted by Dan Pfleegor, this exclusive series covers a range of topics that interest those who remember the face of their father. No character is too small. No detail too obscure. And no theory too foreboding as we march closer to the Dark Tower at the center of all creation. In June, they celebrated The Summer of The Stand by revisiting the entire Marvel Comics adaptation from acclaimed writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and virtuoso artist Mike Perkins. Today, we're unlocking the first volume -- "Captain Trips"/"American Nightmares"-- to promote the second one that is currently streaming in The Barrens (patreon.com/thebarrens) with the third to follow shortly. Consider this ... a "sweet treat." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers return for another round of recommends in The Stacks, our monthly series about all the good shit we've been reading, watching, and listening to this month. For this installment, Randall, Mike, and Ashley discuss Stephen King's take on Hansel & Gretel with the late Maurice Sendak. They also go over new releases, what they've been reading as of late, and more. Here's a list of all the titles covered: Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story by Rich Cohen; The Troop by Nick Cutter; The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis; All Hallows by Christopher Golden; Scared by the Bible: The Roots of Horror in Scripture by Brandon Grafius; Certain Nocturnal Disturbances: Ghost Hunting before the Victorians by Tim Prasil; Coffin Moon by Keith Rosson; Hole in the Sky by Daniel H Wilson; The Andromeda Evolution by Michael Crichton and Daniel H Wilson; Demonlover (movie); and TASK (TV show). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of The Losers' Club, co-hosts Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Justin Gerber lace up their Nikes to discuss what's easily one of the best King adaptations of this century: The Long Walk. After a chat about the book's long road to the screen, they dig into the killer ensemble of young bucks, its subversion of the jump scare, and how Francis Lawrence and JT Mollner update the ideas baked into its high-concept premise for the modern era. Then stick around for a conversation with Mollner! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dark Tower Detour is a chance for Gunslingers to study the minutiae of Roland Deschain’s epic quest. Hosted by Dan Pfleegor and Dan Caffrey, this exclusive series will cover a range of topics that interest those who remember the face of their father. No character is too small. No detail too obscure. And no theory too foreboding as we march closer to the Dark Tower at the center of all creation. In this episode, which was recorded in February 2022, your intrepid hosts Dan Pfleegor and Dan Caffrey will speak with Richard Chizmar about the newly released Gwendy's Final Task. Together, they discuss the Gwendy Peterson Trilogy's connections to The Tower, what it's like to team up with America's most prolific author Stephen King, and just who exactly is the mysterious Richard Farris. It should be noted that the first half of this interview is spoiler free. We'll share a warning before the second half delves deeper into spoiler territory and Tower lore. Happy trails, gunslinger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And we're back on the Beam! In our latest book episode, which was previously only exclusive to the Barrens, the Losers sort through Stephen King and Richard Chizmar's 2022 novel Gwendy's Final Task. Together, they return to familiar locales like Castle Rock and Derry before leaving our atmosphere for adventures beyond their wildest imagination. Beware of spoilers for The Dark Tower series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Labor Day Weekend and The Summer of The Stand comes to a close as the Losers finally review The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“It’s The End of the World As We Know It... and editors of the Anthology set in the world of The Stand feel just fine!" Host Randall Colburn welcomes Christopher Golden (Hellboy: The Crooked Man) and Brian Keene (The Rising) as they discuss the process of putting together an anthology, the rules they set up for every author, and what the King himself thought about the finished product. Also: secret projects, why they didn’t write stories for the book, and praise for Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ka is a wheel and the Losers are once again walking through Stephen King’s The Stand as part of their event series, The Summer of the Stand. The final Twinner book episode dedicated to the apocalyptic epic finds the gang revisiting Book III: "The Stand". Join Losers Jenn Adams, Rachel Reeves, Ashley Casseday, and Justin Gerber as they offer new perspectives on an old favorite. Then stay tuned for our coverage surrounding the new short story collection, The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber head to Hollywood King again to discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically new trailers for Welcome to Derry, The Long Walk, and The Running Man, in addition to headlines surrounding adaptations for The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon and, yes, another iteration of The Stand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ka is a wheel and the Losers are once again walking through Stephen King’s The Stand as part of their event series, The Summer of the Stand. The second of three Twinner book episodes dedicated to the apocalyptic epic finds the gang revisiting Book II: "On the Border". Join Losers Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, Rachel Reeves, and Julia Marchese as they offer new perspectives on an old favorite. Then stay tuned for the final episode to drop in August. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.