The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

It's Y2King! The Losers dial back to 2000 and revisit Stephen King's two e-books: the as-yet-unfinished The Plant and the "Riding the Bullet". Together, they unpack the stories alongside the DIY boom of the early Internet age. Along the way, they touch on how King’s accident informs “Riding the Bullet,” as well as the question of whether we even want to see a finished version of The Plant, one of the strangest relics in the King canon. Also, how did that whole e-book thing pan out?Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You are cordially invited to another unforgettable night of The Kingies! With the '90s now behind them, the Losers must choose the best and worst of Stephen King's output throughout his most multi-faceted decade. Also included: The People's Kingies, where we hear from you! So, come join us for the only Stephen King awards show that matters.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our new Stephen King Ka-mmentary track for the classic Stephen King cyber thriller The Lawnmower Man Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, weekly mini-sodes requested by members, and dozens upon dozens of locked episodes.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five years. Half a decade. Time moves fast when you're in King's Dominion. Join the Losers as they celebrate their 5th anniversary with a meditative discussion on the past, the present, and what's yet to come. Together, they wax nostalgic on the show's origins and applaud the highly supportive community behind the show. They also highlight the greatest hits from 2021, which includes a bump from Sai King himself, and preview all the events going down in King's Dominion throughout 2022.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our latest Patreon exclusive series, The Soul’s Midnight, which sees the Losers put down Stephen King for a moment and talk about some real-life spooky tales. This time around, to accompany their coverage on 1999's Hearts in Atlantis, they're digging into the declassified case files surrounding the CIA's involvement with psychics, specifically with the Stargate Project. They also touch upon related topics like MKUltra, hypnosis, and the Men in Black. Special guest includes Neil McRobert of the Talking Scared Podcast.Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a member for more exclusive bonus content. This weekend, they’re offering 15% off all annual memberships for 2022. So, there’s really no better time than now to join us in The Barrens.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our latest Patreon-exclusive interview with veteran actor David Morse, who revisits his roles in The Langoliers, The Green Mile, Hearts in Atlantis, and the audiobook for Revival. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a member for more exclusive bonus content. Right now, we’re offering 15% off all annual memberships ahead of 2022. So, there’s really no better time than now to join us in The Barrens.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers close the book on 1999's Hearts in Atlantis by revisiting its 2001 adaptation with director Scott Hicks. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker walks 'em through the serendipitous pre-production that proves Ka is indeed a wheel and shares a number of heartwarming anecdotes involving Sir Anthony Hopkins and the late Anton Yelchin. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After defrocking the “Low Men” last week, the Losers reconvene to untangle what’s easily Stephen King’s most thematically knotty collection: “Hearts in Atlantis”, “Blind Willie", “Why We’re in Vietnam", and “Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling". Together, they discuss King’s political evolution, the corruption of idealism, and the many ways these stories dovetail with “Low Men in Yellow Coats”. Oh, and falling pianos. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our latest Patreon-exclusive episode in which the Losers celebrate Kingmas by sharing and dreaming up all sorts of gifts Constant Readers would want under the tree. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content. And here’s a Kingmas treat from us Losers to you: Right now, we’re offering 15% off all annual memberships. So, there’s really no better time than Kingmas to join us in The Barrens.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is “Low Men in Yellow Coats” a good title or a dumb one? Is it a novel or a novella? And is it best remembered as a gutting portrait of lost innocence or an integral stop on the road to the Dark Tower? As the Losers discover in the first of two episodes dedicated to Stephen King’s Hearts In Atlantis, there are no easy answers. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by naming 10 Stephen King titles everyone should read with a blanket before or around Christmas. So, grab a cup of eggnog (maybe even some cookies) and join Jenn Adams, Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey, and Rachel Reeves as they unwrap some scares under the tree. Note: This episode was recorded in December 2020 and has since been unlocked from our Patreon's Derry Private Library archives. Join today for over 100 hours of exclusive content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our new series Dark Tower Detour, which studies the minutiae of Roland's quest towards the Tower. The latest episode meditates on how Maerlyn's Rainbow impacts Roland’s journey -- and the Losers get an assist from Jeremy of the popular Dark Tower podcast Dark Tower Radio. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, weekly mini-sodes requested by members, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes, and monthly Zoom hangouts. Beware of spoilers for the entire Dark Tower series.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers get lost on the Appalachian Trail as they hike through Stephen King’s 1999 survival horror novel The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. Together, they discuss King’s thoughts on religion, the novel’s parallels to sports and fandom, the metaphorical implications of the bear, and whether or not they could survive this hellish trek. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our latest Patreon-exclusive episode in which the Losers give thanks to Stephen King by naming 10 titles of his that we should all be carving into each Thanksgiving season. Joining them at the table are special guests Jason Pellegrini and Janelle Janson. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's a buzz in the air across King's Dominion. So, once again, the Losers are putting on their shades, revving up their Plymouth Fury convertible, and heading to Hollywood King. This month, they're weighing in on news surrounding Rob Savage's The Boogeyman, Netflix's Mr. Harrigan's Phone, Gwendy's Final Task and its connections to The Dark Tower, and much more. They also sort through King's latest round of recommendations, which include Last Night in Soho and Chapelwaite.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our latest Lobstrosities episode, a Patreon-only segment of The Losers' Club that journeys into the barren wastelands of Stephen King movies and sequels. This time around, the Losers are burning through Larry Cohen's hilarious 1987 Cannes classic A Return to 'Salem's Lot. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Go to your closet and pray, ask to be forgiven. In the latest installment of The Long Watch, the Losers head to Bates High to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Brian De Palma's Carrie. It's there singer-songwriter Colleen Green joins them on the dance floor to discuss De Palma's style, the film's star-studded cast of then-unknowns, and the not-so-long road from page to screen for Stephen King.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senior Hollywood correspondent at Vanity Fair Anthony Breznican joins the Losers at the Mellow Tiger to answer questions from a big ol' Bag of Bones. Questions like "Which Stephen King characters have the shine?"; "Which King story would best lend itself to a VR game?"; and "Which King story should David Fincher adapt?"; and many more. Want to watch the whole conversation on video or even join the Losers next time they record? Become a Maturin patron at www.patreon.com/thebarrens.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers have departed for Little Tall Island—also the setting of King’s Dolores Claiborne—to unpack the twisty moral quandary at the center of Stephen King's underloved three-part series, Storm of the Century. Along the way, they debate the story’s ambiguities, that bummer of an ending, and an ensemble that just might rank among King’s best.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This summer, The Losers’ Club presented their first audio drama with Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1. The story was originally presented in three parts spread out over a month and some change. Now, in the spirit of Halloween, we have uploaded the whole thing -- full dark, no stars, so to speak. So, grab a Nozz-A-La soda, maybe pop some popcorn, and enjoy the feature-length version of Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1 -- the way we intended it to be heard.Production by Cat Blackard. Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Written by Randall Colburn. Music by Charlie Laurence. Produced by Randall Colburn and Michael Roffman.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our recurring Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The latest installment takes a closer look at Stephen King's "uncollected" Creepshow stories, specifically "Weeds", "The Crate", and the un-produced "Pinfall" pitch. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers moonwalk back to 1996 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's spooktacular short film, Ghosts. Together, they discuss what Stephen King and Mick Garris brought to the table, Stan Winston's wizardry, and why this is hardly the finest hour for the King of Pop. Note: This episode was recorded in May 2021 and has since been unlocked from our Patreon's Derry Private Library archives. Join today for over 100 hours of exclusive content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author and critic Gretchen Felker-Martin joins Randall Colburn and Mel Kassell to discuss the one-of-a-kind cinematic experience that is Ken Russell's The Devils, which remains a hotbed of controversy 50 years after its release. This interview is part of this week's episode of Randall and Mel's Month of Halloween Hell, which you can find by joining our Patreon.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, this feature has flipped through the pages of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House and William Golding's Lord of the Flies. Today, however, the Losers find themselves in Green Town, Illinois revisiting Ray Bradbury's 1962 dark fantasy novel, Something Wicked This Way Comes. Join Dan Caffrey, Rachel Reeves, Mel Kassel, and Michael Roffman as they praise Bradbury's autumnal prose, lose themselves to bizarre Gene Kelly tangents, connect the dots to King's Dominion, and wrestle with the endurance of imagination.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of the latest episode of Randall and Mel's Month of Halloween Hell. Want to hear the full discussion? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, weekly mini-sodes requested by members, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes, and monthly Zoom hangouts.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our chat on Stephen King's 1998 episode of The X-Files titled, "Chinga". Want to hear the full discussion? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, weekly mini-sodes requested by members, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes, and monthly Zoom hangouts.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers celebrate the festival of Samhain by naming 10 Stephen King titles everyone should pull off their bookshelves every October. They also dream up some ideas for a Halloween-set story by King, mull over a Pennywise vs. Freddy Krueger duel, and share your picks for spooky season, too. The real treat is when things take a surprisingly emotional turn toward the end of the night. Joining the Losers for this essential Halloween special is actress, writer, filmmaker, and podcast host Julia Marchese. Note: This episode was recorded in October 2020 and has since been unlocked from our Patreon's Derry Private Library archives. Join today for over 100 hours of exclusive content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mel and Randall kick off their month of Halloween Hell with incisive discussions of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, The Fog, Raw, Gonjiam Haunted Asylum, You're Next, The Strangers, and more. Musings on alienation, repression, and post-9/11 fatalism arise in between digressions about found footage horror, self-hating freaks, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The first episode of this limited series is free to all listeners, but the next four will be available only via The Losers' Club's Patreon. Just $5 bucks gives you access. This is a spoiler-heavy discussion so note the timestamps:(1:00) Intros(3:15) Horror talk(15:35) Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer(40:30) The Fog(47:00) Carnival of Souls(57:30) Raw(01:04:13) Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum(01:17:00) You’re Next(01:23:34) The Strangers(01:36:23) The Empty Man(01:45:00) Hostel III(02:03:50) Themes(02:09:30) Lightning roundFollow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The latest installment takes a closer look at Stephen King's college column, King's Garbage Truck, specifically the editorials he published in Spring of 1969. Rest assured, this is the beginning of a long journey through this series. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our chat on Mike Flanagan's Midnight Mass in which we discuss its themes, charatcers, and connections to King's Dominion. Want to hear the full discussion? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, weekly mini-sodes requested by members, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes, and monthly Zoom hangouts.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chat Sematary host Deanna Chapman joins the Losers at the Mellow Tiger to answer questions from a big ol' Bag of Bones. Questions like "Which Stephen King protagonist do you think has the most wasted potential?"; "What Stephen King film or adaptation would you love to hear John Williams score?"; "Which King work would like to see adapted for the stage?"; and many more. Want to watch the whole conversation on video or even join the Losers next time they record? Become a Maturin patron at www.patreon.com/thebarrens.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our new series Dark Tower Detour, which studies the minutiae of Roland's quest towards the Tower. The debut episode centers around “The Battle of Jericho Hill” and features Matt and Scott of the popular Dark Tower podcast Kingslingers. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, weekly mini-sodes requested by members, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes, and monthly Zoom hangouts.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some birds aren't meant to be caged. In the latest installment of The Long Watch, the Losers get busy living and get busy talking about Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption. Joining them on the prison yard is Old 97's singer-songwriter and author Rhett Miller. Together, they leave no black, volcanic rock unturned as they wrestle with the universal truths behind the 1994 classic.Want to see Rhett live? Catch one of his online shows via StageIt.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Writer and producer Lee Metzger joins the Losers to discuss Strawberry Spring, his new, star-studded audio drama adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling Night Shift short story. In this jovial chat, Lee elaborates on how he stretched King's prose into an eight-episode podcast and managed to put together its incredible cast: Garrett Hedlund, Milo Ventimiglia, Sydney Sweeney, Ken Marino, to name a few. Check out the spoiler-free interview and then dive into the audio drama shortly after. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our new Stephen King Ka-mmentary track for the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger rental: 1987's The Running Man. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, weekly mini-sodes requested by members, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes, and monthly Zoom hangouts.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Perhaps it was penance that brought Pierce Brosnan back to Stephen King’s Dominion. After leading 1992’s The Lawnmower Man, an “adaptation” whose producers King sued in a bid to get his name removed, the actor signed onto director Mick Garris’ 2011 miniseries Bag of Bones. Join Losers Randall Colburn, Mel Kassel, and Dan Pfleegor as they spend a good chunk of their dissection trying to figure out if the miniseries is so bad that it’s good or just, you know, good. Elsewhere, they touch on the scares, the script, and what happens when you excise (most of) the sex from what is easily King’s horniest book.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our coverage of Stephen King's 1998 novel Bag Of Bones continues. In the second part, the Losers move beyond the History and the Hook to meet the heroes and villains, share what made them feel miserable, visit the Sematary, chown down on some gooey poundcake, stroll through King's Dominion, and, yes, give their final thoughts.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bag Of Bones is many things: Gothic ghost story, queasy romance, legal thriller, meditation on grief, and a ghastly reminder that the sins of the father are to be laid upon the children. It’s also horny. Really horny. Join the Losers as they shack up in Sara Laughs for a sprawling, two-part discussion of the novel’s tumultuous publication history, its potent scares, and its protagonist, Mike Noonan, who King describes as “probably as close as you could get to me.” Throughout it all, one question perseveres: "Was this King’s mid-life crisis book?" Stream the first of two episodes now.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our new Collecting King episode -- our first in nearly three years -- featuring Tony Petro of Tony’s Horror Corner. Want to hear the full interview? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Busy times in King's Dominion. Seems as if we're finally over the rumor mill on a number of Stephen King-related projects, which means it's time for the Losers to put on their shades, rev up their Plymouth Fury convertible, and head to Hollywood King. This month, they're discussing headlines surrounding Gary Dauberman's 'Salem's Lot, Lindsey Beer's Pet Sematary prequel, and Scott Derrickson's adaptation of Joe Hill's "The Black Phone". Needless to say, things take some wild and crazy turns along the way.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The latest installment continues our ensuing 35th anniversary celebration of Rob Reiner's Stand By Me by taking a closer look at the Gordie LaChance stories, specifically 1969's "Stud City" and 1975's "The Revenge of Lard Ass Hogan". Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmaker and Horror Movie Survival Guide co-host Julia Marchese joins the Losers at the Mellow Tiger to answer questions from a big ol' Bag of Bones. Questions like "What monsters might appear in a sequel novel to It?" "Do we want to see a proper ending for Alan Pangborn?" "Who might we hire Billy Summers to take out in King's Dominion?" What's more, Julia also previews her upcoming Dollar Baby short, I Know What You Need, which just wrapped production in Bangor, Maine. Want to watch the whole conversation on video or even join the Losers next time they record? Become a Maturin patron at www.patreon.com/thebarrensFollow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're not finished in Castle Rock. Stand By Me screenwriters Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon join the Losers to discuss how they brought Stephen King's "The Body" to life. Together, they revisit how they escaped development hell, navigated all the hurdles of post-production, and won the heart of Stephen King. They also share their can't-miss story on drinking with King following their preview screening. It's an incredible chat and one that truly celebrates the 35th anniversary of Rob Reiner's coming-of-age masterpiece.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Writers and executive producers Jason Filardi, Peter Filardi, and Donald De Line join the Losers to chat about EPIX's new Stephen King series, Chapelwaite. The three masterminds behind the series discuss New England lore, the aesthetic inspiration behind the vampires, and connections to 2004's TNT 'Salem's Lot miniseries. Want to see the video interview? Become a member of our Patreon via patreon.com/thebarrensFollow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emily Hampshire joins the Losers to chat about her latest role as Rebecca Morgan in EPIX's new Stephen King series, Chapelwaite. The Canadian star discusses the creepy shooting locations, journaling in character, and local urban legends. She also digresses on why Rebecca is more or less the Stephen King of this story. Want to see the video interview? Become a member of our Patreon via patreon.com/thebarrensFollow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oscar winner Adrien Brody joins the Losers to chat about his latest role as Charles Boone in EPIX's new Stephen King series, Chapelwaite. The veteran icon weighs in on his love for history, his appreciation for the Master of Horror, and his penchant for tough roles. His latest turn is one of his most harrowing performances yet as Brody admits to taking worm baths and even sticking one up his nose. Want to see the video interview? Become a member of our Patreon via patreon.com/thebarrensFollow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers head to Preacher's Corners to review EPIX's new series Chapelwaite. Based on Stephen King's Night Shift short story "Jerusalem's Lot", this epistolatory tale for 'Salem's Lot stars Oscar winner Adrien Brody, Schitt's Creek stunner Emily Hampshire, and a crop of creepy creatures of the night. Join the Losers as they engage in a vaguely spoiler-free discussion of the show. Together, they'll weigh in on its old-school touchstones, its prescient themes, its ties to King's Dominion, and its marvelous production design. They'll also digress on why it's a new kind of adaptation for the King catalogue.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers talk to Stand by Me co-stars Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton about the work of Stephen King, the pitfalls of nostalgia, and the legacy of Rob Reiner's iconic coming-of-age tale. Note: These interviews were recorded way, way back in December 2017 and are being re-run in celebration fo the film's 35th anniversary.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You guys wanna go see a dead body? Then join the Losers as they celebrate the 35th anniversary of Rob Reiner's Stand by Me. Meeting them at the tracks is singer-songwriter and Side Door co-founder Dan Mangan, who previously penned a rocking ode to Gordie LaChance titled, "Rows of Houses". Needless to say, the insight he brings to the table is as priceless as the source material itself. Sincerely.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a preview of our Derry Private Library book episode on Stephen King's Billy Summers. How do you hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.