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 The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, Chapter 2, Key and Rose. Introduction (00:00) Plot recap (00:42) King addressing his critics (02:06) Expansion of Jake as a character (13:30) They Might Be Giants song, “New York City” (22:39) Jake is putting his faith in Ka (28:02) Fun stuff (35:32) Outro (43:32) “New York City.” They Might Be Giants. Factory Showroom. Elektra, 1996. (The TMBG version is a cover from the 1995 Cub song of the same name.) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Support our show at 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: We explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, Chapter 3, Door and Demon.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, Chapter 1, “Bear and Bone.” Introduction (0:00) Plot summary (00:45) Publication context (02:00) Aping T.S. Elliot (07:40) Laying down some mythology (10:33) Eddie’s arc (25:31) Susannah’s arc (26:31) Roland’s arc (29:13) Fun stuff (32:25) Art from Sonya – Shardik (43:25) Outro (44:22) 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 III, The Waste Lands, Chapter 2, “Key and Rose.”

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we conclude The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, Final Shuffle. Introduction (0:00) Plot recap (00:44) Who were the titular three? (01:29) Snake symbolism (06:53) The Quest (08:56) Who is Death? (16:41) Fantasy genre and tropes (21:01) Reversed portal (thanks, Emily Cait!) (22:29) Fun stuff (25:14) Chekhov’s jawbone (25:33) Artwork – two Phil Hale commissions (27:19) Some TV tropes (31:23) Critical reviews of The Drawing of the Three (35:20) Listener feedback (38:54) Outro (43:25) 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: May 31; We start The Dark Tower, Book 3, The Waste Lands, Bear and Bone.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, The Pusher. Introduction (00:00) Plot recap (00:44) A fish out of water (02:04) Matters of fate (05:41) Delusions of grandeur (06:09) Roland as hero (11:59) Romper Room “Do Bee” song (18:27) What is Roland’s intent with the third door? (19:54) Roland’s plan (28:43) Fun stuff (36:10) Outro (47:23) 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. Romper Room “Do Bee” song from Romper Room, Jim Timmens, Golden Chorus, and Golden Orchestra. New York : Golden, 1964. Next Episode: May 17; We finish The Dark Tower, Book 2: The Drawing of the Three discussing the Final Shuffle and the book as a whole.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book II of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, “Reshuffle.” Introduction (0:00) Odetta Loves Eddie (01:58) King paints a pretty romantic picture (06:35) Twilight Time (08:35) Is Odetta aware of Detta? (11:41) Does Detta know about Odetta? (14:16) Roland’s increasing affection for Eddie (17:44) Is NYC significant? (27:22) Reshuffle structure (28:05) King is UP TO SOMETHING (32:08) Thank you, listeners (35:01) Listener feedback (36:47) Outro (38:33) 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: May 3; We explore Book II of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, “The Pusher.”

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, The Lady of Shadows. Introduction (00:00) Plot Recap (00:50) Why Odetta/Detta? (03:43) Why is Odetta so Wealthy? (09:30) Roland Needs to Merge Odetta and Detta (12:55) Writing Style Reflects Content (18:36) More Cultural References (25:28) Jay’s Favorite Word (27:44) Changing Character Dynamics of the Group (29:32) Huh? Moments (37:30) Closing (46:05) 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: April 19; We discuss The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, the Reshuffle section.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, Shuffle. Introduction (0:00) Plot Summary (01:04) Cards Metaphor (02:32) Talkin’ Ka (06:56) Talkin’ Eddie (16:42) Relationship Between Eddie and Roland (30:02) Random Thoughts (32:07) Roland’s Backstory (39:14) Closing (42:40) 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: April 5; We explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, The Lady of Shadows.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book 2 of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, The Prisoner. Introduction (00:15) Chapter Recap (00:50) Evolution of King’s writing style; Gunslinger to Drawing of the Three (01:49) Roland’s Greek Chorus (14:23) The Prisoner: Eddie Dean (21:01) TV Tropes: The Likable Junkie (31:33) King Errors (32:34) Listener Feedback (44:19) Listener Voice Memo (46:22) Closing (50:10) 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: March 22; We cover Book 2 of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, Shuffle.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three: Prologue: The Sailor. Roland Deschain by Sonya Lucas Introduction (0:00) Plot recap (1:00) Publication history (2:38) Illustrations by Phil Hale (8:14) Argument (10:08) Prologue: The Sailor (16:04) Fan art from Sonya Lucas (32:40) Outro (33:55) 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, we’ll discuss The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, The Prisoner.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we take a look back at The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger. Listener feedback (01:42) Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, First Stanza (07:46) Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, Last Stanza (08:05) Tease Movie Trailer episode (11:35) Does The Gunslinger work as a stand-alone story? (13:57) Book reviews (21:23) Overall theme (26:30) Character arcs (38:10) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Support our show at 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: We explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, The Sailor.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 1, The Gunslinger, chapter 5. Introduction (0:00) Publication History (1:10) Chapter Structure (4:45) Tarot Reading (6:00) Roland’s Vision (16:15) Questions about the Tower (32:00) The World’s Oldest Question (37:00) Time Jump (44:00) Next Episode (51:00) Outro (52:00) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected] and our Facebook and Twitter feeds are @2guysdarktower. Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties. Next Episode: February 8; Wrap up on The Gunslinger and listener questions

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger, chapter 4. Introduction (00:00) Plot Recap and Publication History (00:41) Action Set Pieces (02:10) Michael Whelan Illustration (19:00) – http://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/gunslinger-slow-mutants/ Love and dying have been my life (33:22) Civilization coming apart (38:04) Resumption (51:06) Closing (56:49) 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: The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger, chapter 5.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger, chapter 3. Introduction (00:00) Plot Recap (00:46) Both Death and Life are Roland’s Enemy (01:33) Genre: horror; high fantasy and low fantasy (07:38) Who is the Man In Black? (16:04) What does Roland hope to get out of all this? (27:16) Closing (51:29) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Support our show at 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 I, The Gunslinger, chapter 4.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger, chapter 2. Introduction (00:00) Plot Recap and Publication History (00:41) The World Moving On (05:07) Jake and the Gunslinger (23:22) The Gunslinger is Formidable (44:46) Closing (55:08) 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. Support our show at Patreon.com/twoguysdarktower. 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 I, The Gunslinger, chapter 3.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, chapter 1, “The Gunslinger.” Intro (00:13) Publication History (00:49) Plot Summary (10:41) Sylvia Pittston (27:05) Music Sample (38:29) – “Hero” from Psalm 69 by Ministry King is a Great Writer (40:02) Outro (48:27) 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. In the next episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we will explore The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger, chapter 2.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, the hosts (Jay Russo and Sean McGurr) introduce themselves and provide a little bit of background on their connections to the works of Stephen King and the world of the Dark Tower. They also lay out the plan for upcoming episodes of the podcast. Introduction (00:13) Jay’s background with the Dark Tower (00:37) Sean’s background with the Dark Tower (02:11) What do we do on the show? (03:48) Support the show on Patreon (06:03) Outro (06:29) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Support our show at 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: We will explore The Dark Tower, Book 1, The Gunslinger, Chapter 1.