Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling” in Hearts in Atlantis and wrap-up the book. Introduction (00:00) Leaving Behind the Past (02:20) Magic (10:22) Dark Tower Thinnies (13:45) Fun Stuff (21:52) Platters “Twilight Time” (22:14) Hearts in Atlantis reviews and reception (30:53) Ranking the stories (39:56) Book themes (41:22) Outro (49:40) Leave us an Apple Podcast review! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Nevins, Morty, et al. “Twilight Time.”: Very Best of the Platters. Universal Music, 2000.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Why We’re in Vietnam” found in Hearts in Atlantis. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:40) Still in Vietnam (03:23) Hauntings (10:29) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:35) Fun Stuff (28:31) Outro (32:43) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: “Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling” in Hearts in Atlantis and our final thoughts on the book.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Blind Willie” found in Hearts in Atlantis. Introduction (00:00) Publication History/Changes in Versions (03:24) Only the Penitent Man Will Pass (15:03) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:11) Fun Stuff (30:56) Outro (40:58) Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: “Why We’re in Vietnam” in Hearts in Atlantis.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we discuss “Hearts in Atlantis” parts 23-44 in Hearts in Atlantis. Introduction (00:13) Goldilocks and the Political Activists (05:43) Information (08:55) We couldn’t stop laughing (17:19) Dark Tower Thinnies (27:04) Fun Stuff (34:04) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: Hearts in Atlantis, “Blind Willie”.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Hearts in Atlantis,” parts 1-22 found in Hearts in Atlantis. Introduction (00:00) Discovering Yourself (03:19) Nested Nostalgia (15:07) Addiction or Avoidance (20:47) Dark Tower Thinnies (28:55) Fun Stuff (36:13) Outro (45:33) Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: “Hearts in Atlantis” parts 23-44 in Hearts in Atlantis

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Low Men in Yellow Coats” parts 9-11. Introduction (00:00) The Once and Future Liz (03:17) Important confrontations: “People needed a beast to hunt.” (16:27) Dark Tower Thinnies (25:50) Fun Stuff (38:45) Outro (44:31) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: “Hearts in Atlantis” Hearts in Atlantis, parts 1-22.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore parts 5 to 8 of “Low Men in Yellow Coats” found in Hearts in Atlantis. Introduction (00:00) Lots of Plot/Ted’s Powers (2:10) Down There (6:30) Bobby’s Dream (19:32) Dark Tower Thinnies (27:02) Fun Stuff (38:02) Recent Reviews and Feedback (44:43) Outro (46:20) Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: Conclude “Low Men in Yellow Coats” (parts 9-12) found in Hearts in Atlantis.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore parts 1 to 4 of “Low Men in Yellow Coats” found in Hearts in Atlantis. Introduction (00:12) Publication Info (01:31) Castle Rock Origin Story (06:07) Nostalgia and Childhood (09:39) Books, Reading, and Stories (25:25) Dark Tower Thinnies (39:36) Fun Stuff (50:36) Outro (57:10) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: Parts 5 to 8 of “Low Men in Yellow Coats” found in Hearts in Atlantis.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “The Little Sisters of Eluria,” found in Stephen King’s Everything’s Eventual. Introduction (00:48) Publication History (03:06) Did this need to be a Dark Tower story? (13:40) Deus ex Canine (23:18) Vampires! (25:52) We dig this story (34:20) Fun Stuff (39:24) Outro (45:51) Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Mandel, Johnny. “Theme from M.A.S.H. (Suicide is Painless).” MASH Original Soundtrack. Columbia/CBS, 1970. Next Episode: “Low Men in Yellow Coats” Parts 1-4 found in Hearts in Atlantis

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we read and discuss listener feedback. Introduction (00:11) We do it for the listeners (00:38) Dark Tower re-reads (02:09) Are we too harsh on King? (09:31) King’s endings (14:36) Listener reviews (21:44) Fun Stuff (24:23) On our next episode… (28:14) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: Little Sisters of Eluria.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower as a series. Introduction (00:00) Heartbreak (2:15) What’s King Up To? (17:15) Character Arcs (25:24) Are the characters better off for knowing Roland (30:28) Subtitles (38:59) Magnum Opus? (47:35) Fun Stuff (54:24) Outro (1:03:40) Leave us an Apple Podcast review! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: Mailbag and Listener thoughts.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Epilogue, Coda, Author’s Note and reaction to the book. Introduction (0:00:11) Recap (0:00:49) Dance of the Can’-Ka No Rey (0:01:49) Epilogue/Susannah in New York (0:02:10) Coda/Found (0:08:32) Author’s Note (0:30:30) Fun Stuff (0:37:00) Book Reviews and Reception (0:44:24) Sean and Jay Rank Book VII (0:51:32) What’s Next? (0:56:21) Listener Feedback (0:58:41) Outro (1:00:41) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Series Overview.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 5, chapters 1-3. Introduction (00:45) Susannah’s Exit (02:30) Mordred (14:20) Crimson King (21:57) Fun Stuff (36:35) Outro (50:51) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Epilogue, Coda, and Appendix.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 7, The Dark Tower, Part 4, chapters 4-6. Introduction (00:13) What is Happening? (01:21) The Meta Structure Tumbles (14:28) Fun Stuff (29:06) Outro (33:51) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 5, chapters 1-3.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 4, chapters 1-3. Introduction (00:00) Susannah and Roland’s relationship (05:45) The Three Kings (14:35) Crimson King (22:32) Fun Stuff (30:57) Outro (42:40) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 4, chapters 4-6.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 3, chapters 1-4. Introduction (0:00:13) Each Man Owes a Death (0:02:23) Reaction to Jake’s death (0:23:19) Mrs. Tassenbaum (0:33:47) The Tet Corporation (0:42:17) Fun Stuff (0:47:09) Show Stuff (0:57:26) Outro (1:03:56) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 3, chapters 1-4.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 2, chapters 9-12. Introduction (00:00) Eddie’s Death (02:30) King is Afraid, Tired, and Lazy (17:45) The Beam Says Thankya! (28:05) Fun Stuff (31:37) Outro (37:07) Leave us an Apple Podcast review! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 3, chapters 1-4.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 2, Chapters 5 – 8. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:45) Outsiders (03:07) A Swiftly-Tilting Ka Planet (10:58) Acquiescence to Ka (18:30) Our Heads Just Sploded (26:35) Fun Stuff (35:03) Outro (46:18) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 2, Chapters 9 – 12.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 2, chapters 1-4. Introduction (00:00) King as Character (1:50) Randall Flagg (9:35) Dual Nature of Mordred (18:40) Fun Stuff (29:39) Outro (37:54) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 2, chapters 5-8.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book VII of the Dark Tower, The Dark Tower, Part 1, Chapters 4-7 Introduction (00:09) Recap (00:42) So Many Faddahs (02:15) The Ka-tet is No Longer Broken (12:59) Tourism via Magic Doors (20:46) Fun Stuff (26:56) Outro (36:23) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: Book VII of the Dark Tower, The Dark Tower, Part 2, Chapters 1-4.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 1, chapters 1-3. Introduction (00:00) Section Summary (00:46) Publication History (2:40) Stephen King Interview (3:01) The next SK novels (5:08) Michael Whelan, illustrator (5:40) Stakes are set high (7:12) Goodbye Callahan (7:30) But a problem (11:52) Realities of Roland (17:18) Consequences of King (26:23) Fun Stuff (31:50) Outro (41:52) Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Coda and Wrap-Up. Introduction (0:00:10) Coda and Writer’s Notebook (0:01:12) Big Themes of the Book (0:10:24) Fun Stuff (0:28:37) Book Reviews and Reception (0:43:42) Sean and Jay Rank Book VI (0:55:08) Onward to the Dark Tower (1:01:13) Outro (1:01:53) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, The Dark Tower, Part 1, Chapters 1-3.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 11-13. Introduction (00:00) Stephen King is a character! (01:57) Neil Gaiman/Stephen King Interview (11:40) How much of King is true or real (14:05) Callahan and Jake finally show up (16:51) The Song of Susannah (25:29) Is this really the end? (31:26) Fun Stuff (35:14) Outro (46:55) Soggy Bottom Boys. “Man of Constant Sorrow.” On O brother, where art thou? [CD]. Lost Highway. (2000). Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Coda and book wrap-up.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 8-10. Introduction (00:12) Recap (00:43) So. Much. Exposition. (02:14) Stephen King is real!! (09:51) We have problems (21:52) Fun Stuff (27:10) Outro (38:45) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 11-13.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 5-7. Introduction (00:00) Who, or what, is Mia? (01:38) The Turtle, Maturin (09:54) Literature as a storytelling device (15:43) Gunfight in Maine (23:24) Fun Stuff (31:38) Outro (36:46) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 8-10.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 1-4. Introduction (00:11) Book VI Introduction (01:47) Structure of the book (05:56) Beamquake (13:35) Trudy Damascus (23:26) Susannah / Mia (31:12) Fun Stuff (42:53) Outro (48:39) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 5-7.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finalize our discussion of the Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla. Introduction (00:00) Is this Stephen King fanfic? (01:39) Big Themes (07:58) Side quest purpose (08:07) Subtitle: Resistance (11:55) Duty (18:16) Reploids (21:55) Contemporary reviews (23:17) Our rankings (29:30) Readers’ thoughts (33:32) Next books (34:36) Outro (36:13) Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Leave us an iTunes review! Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 1-4.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 3, Chapter 5-7 and Epilogue. Introduction (00:11) Metafiction (01:37) Mythology (11:13) Five minutes of action (23:34) Sticking the ending (30:14) Fun Stuff (38:16) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: Wrap-up of The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 3, The Wolves, chapters 1-4. Introduction (00:00) King’s artificial tension (1:57) Susannah disappeared again (8:45) Eddie’s all growed up (15:15) Fun stuff (35:05) Listener feedback (43:20) Outro (50:15) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 3, chapters 5-7, and the Epilogue.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 2, chapters 5-9. Introduction (00:12) So many tales and book references (01:27) What is Callahan’s role? (11:22) The Ka-Tet is broken…or is it? (20:26) Fun Stuff (27:28) Outro (43:31) Leave us an iTunes review! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 3, chapters 1-4.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 2 Telling Tales, chapters 1-4. Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:47) Roland knows so much (2:10) Susannah’s pregnancy (12:06) Dry twists (17:41) Father Callahan’s story (23:43) Fun Stuff (36:30) Outro (45:07) Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 2 Telling Tales, Chapters 5-9.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 1, chapters 4 – 7. Introduction (00:00) We argue the pronunciation of “Calla” (01:25) Metafiction setup (05:37) Infodump City (14:40) Fun Stuff (34:23) iTunes reviews and social media shout-outs (43:51) Outro (46:38) Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 2, chapters 1 – 4.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book V, The Wolves of the Calla, the Prologue and Part 1, chapters 1-3. Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:48) Publication History (2:13) Illustrator Bernie Wrightson (7:48) Final Argument: New material? (9:56) Prologue: Roont (12:21) The Face on the Water (22:21) New York Groove (29:03) Mia (37:57) Fun Stuff (47:45) Outro (52:20) Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Send your questions, comments, and ideas to [email protected]. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Join the conversation on social media! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2guysdarktower/ Twitter: @2guysdarktower Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book V, The Wolves of the Calla, Part 1, chapters 4-7.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish our discussion of The Dark Tower, Book 4.5, The Wind Through the Keyhole, The Skin-Man (Part 2) and Storm’s Over. Introduction (00:17) Wrapping up the Wind Through the Keyhole section (01:34) Resolving the murder mystery (04:11) Gabrielle and her letter (11:03) Why are these stories being told? (25:59) Fun Stuff (43:39) Book wrap-up (48:56) Outro (55:50) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Townshend, Pete, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon. “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Who’s Next. MCA, 1971. Next Episode: We start our discussion of The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, the Prologue and Part 1, chapters 1-3.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 4.5 The Wind through the Keyhole, The Wind through the Keyhole section. Introduction (00:00) Yet another genre: the fairy tale (01:39) Fairy tale / fiction vs. history / nonfiction (04:59) Why this story now? (17:00) Fun stuff (27:22) Listener reviews (34:54) Outro (39:55) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We finish Book 4.5 of the Dark Tower, The Wind through the Keyhole, covering The Skin-Man (Part 2) & Storm’s Over, as well as wrapping up the book.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 4.5, The Wind Through the Keyhole, The Skin-Man, part 1. Introduction (0:00) Recap (0:47) Storytelling/Russian nesting doll aspect (2:15) Roland still treated like a child (14:58) New genre: murder mystery (23:10) The wind motif (27:15) Fun stuff (30:35) Outro (42:18) Leave us an Apple Podcast review! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book 4.5, The Wind Through the Keyhole, The Wind Through the Keyhole section.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 4.5, The Wind Through the Keyhole, Starkblast. Introduction (0:00) Section recap (0:46) Publication history (2:04) Foreword (11:00) Roland’s curse (14:15) The ka-tet (19:06) Story-within-a-story (26:45) Fun stuff (30:30) Outro (36:53) Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book 4.5, The Wind Through the Keyhole, The Skin-Man, part 1.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass. Introduction (00:12) Overall book recap (00:42) The Afterword (02:04) Comparison of how King ends the stories in the book: Blaine vs. Mejis vs. Oz (12:17) Our final thoughts (18:46) Why is the book titled “Wizard and Glass?” (20:54) Critical reception (28:53) Listener feedback (39:55) Book and show logistics (49:11) Outro (50:02) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book 4.5, The Wind Through the Keyhole, Starkblast.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, with the All God’s Chillun Got Shoes section. Introduction (0:00) Matricide–Is it that bad? (2:06) Gabrielle’s motivation (9:36) Dave McKean, Neal Gaiman, and Sandman connection (16:40) Why does Roland share this story (17:59) The Green Palace (29:37) Sean goes on about the end, the real end, the end-end (35:05) Roland gets emotional (35:25) Fun stuff (40:50) Outro (52:04) Leave us an Apple Podcast review! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Croce, Jim. “New York’s Not My Home.” Photographs and Memories. Saja Music Co, 1985. CD. Next Episode: We will wrap our discussion of The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, with our final thoughts, overall impression, book reviews, and reader feedback.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Come, Reap, chapters 9 & 10. Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:48) The Wizard’s Glass – the Pink One (02:20) Roland’s vision in the wizard’s glass (17:57) The Once and Future Roland (32:06) Did King end the story successfully? (41:07) Fun Stuff (48:58) Outro (56:15) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We finish The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, All God’s Chillun Got Shoes, chapters 1-5.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap chapters 5-8. Introduction (0:00) King’s narrative style…the Good (3:30) …the Bad (7:30) …and the Ugly (13:30) Cruelty of Mejis (17:50) Susan’s loss of innocence (27:40) Fun Stuff (39:00) Outro (45:02) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We will explore The Dark Tower, Book 4, Wizard and Glass, Come, Reap chapters 9 and 10.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap chapters 1-4. Introduction (0:00) Interlude: a fascinating reflection on the story (03:39) Tension to story, but… (09:59) Religion (17:48) Roland and Cuthbert come to a head (30:06) Fun Stuff (37:33) Outro (48:00) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Come, Reap, chapters 5-8.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Susan, chapters 6-10. Introduction (0:00) Smart people doing smart things (1:45) Love makes you do stupid things (like forget your duty) (8:25) Why is Roland telling this story (20:10) Roland is a dangerous man (23:30) Worldbuilding (25:45) Magic (26:00) Thinny (28:00) Time getting softer (31:45) Fun Stuff (35:00) Reviews/Shout-outs (43:10) Outro (46:00) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: October 25; We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap, chapters 1-4.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part 2, Susan, chapter 1-5. Introduction (00:00) Careless Love (05:50) Language and customs (17:59) Politic, politics, politics! (23:12) Fun Stuff (40:06) Outro (55:42) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part 2, Susan, chapters 6-10.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Riddles chapters 4 & 5. Introduction (0:00) Book Summary (0:45) Where’s the meat? (1:50) Does this section enhance the Stand or the Dark Tower more? (3:55) A new wheelchair! (10:10) Jay’s epic rant (13:15) Story telling (15:28) (This Song’s Just) Six Words Long (18:58) Fun Stuff (27:20) Outro (36:45) Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Yankovic, “Weird Al”, Rudy Clark. “(This Song’s Just) Six Words Long.” Even Worse. Volcano, 1988. CD. Next Episode: We’ll explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Susan chapters 1-5.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, the Argument; Prologue; and Part One, Riddles, Chapters 1 – 3. Introduction (00:00) Context of Book IV (01:31) Why so much recap? (11:40) If Blaine were an ally, oh the possibilities (17:56) Riddle contest–end of the line for Blaine (22:32) Gunslinger’s nature (36:10) Fun Stuff (38:18) Outro (42:00) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part One, Riddles, Chapters 4 – 5.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, covering chapter VI, Riddle and Waste Lands. Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:59) Cop-out or not? (07:19) Waste Lands as a theme (14:17) Critical takes (35:20) Fun Stuff (40:46) Outro (52:15) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We cover Book IV of the Dark Tower, Wizard and Glass, the Argument, Prologue, and Part One: Riddles, Chapters 1 – 3.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, chapter 5, Bridge and City. Introduction (00:00) Connections to The Stand (01:47) Character development (13:52) Riddles (24:57) Spoiler for “Game of Thrones” (29:39 – 30:31) The destruction that follows Roland (34:40) Fun Stuff (39:00) Velcro Fly by Z. Z. Top (43:09) https://youtu.be/F89McWFENTs Outro (46:09) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Gibbons, Billy, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. “Velcro Fly.” Afterburner. Warner Bros, 1985. CD. Next Episode: We finish Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 6 – Riddle and Waste Lands.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 4, Town & Ka-Tet. Introduction (00:00) Roland’s connection to the old ways (03:04) The palaver of the ka-tet (09:17) Once there was a world we knew, but that world has moved on (23:04) Stephen King tropes (33:50) Fun stuff (39:03) Outro (45:10) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 5, Bridge and City.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 3, Door and Demon. Introduction (0:00) The death of Eddie’s childhood (03:40) Susanna is underdeveloped as a character (24:44) Does Roland fully grasp the scope of his quest? (33:44) Fun stuff (41:01) Outro (55:02) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 4, Town and Ka-Tet.