Stephen Kingcast https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com One man's musings on the works of Stephen King

]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:20:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2014 . All rights reserved. Arts:Books 1440 episodic A weekly retrospective review of the works of Stephen King. Constant Reader Constant Reader No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/694675/Screenshot_2026-01-21_at_120441_AMbcsz1.png Stephen Kingcast https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com 144 144 New Episode-Mick Garris' Desperation (2006) New Episode-Mick Garris' Desperation (2006) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-mick-garris-desperation-2006/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-mick-garris-desperation-2006/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:20:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/df1137b3-729c-36ce-b176-400140e6cc85 Welcome Tak!

With Desperation, Mick Garris continues his run of King adaptations. Starring Steven Weber, Tom Skerrit, Matt Frewer, Annabeth Gish and Ron Pearlman as the possessed Sheriff, Collie Entragian, we are treated to the sun-baked and blood-soaked desert set tale of good v. evil.

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]]> Welcome Tak!

With Desperation, Mick Garris continues his run of King adaptations. Starring Steven Weber, Tom Skerrit, Matt Frewer, Annabeth Gish and Ron Pearlman as the possessed Sheriff, Collie Entragian, we are treated to the sun-baked and blood-soaked desert set tale of good v. evil.

As always, you can write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3394 380 full Let's Get Ready For Interview With The Vampire! Let's Get Ready For Interview With The Vampire! https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/lets-get-ready-for-interview-with-the-vampire/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/lets-get-ready-for-interview-with-the-vampire/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:34:08 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/402b4baa-d224-3f94-91fc-9a4ca2322c21 In 1976, Anne Rice forever changed the vampire with the publication of Interview With The Vampire. Injected with romanticism, passion, sexuality, queer relationships and religious existentialism, this novel kicked off a franchise that is still going today. And of course, it introduced one of modern fiction's most impactful characters, the Vampire Lestat.

Let's get ready for tonight's premeire of AMC's newest season of Interview with the Vampire by celebrating the book that started it all.

You can find the full review, and much much more, over on Patreon. 

Please write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

 

]]> In 1976, Anne Rice forever changed the vampire with the publication of Interview With The Vampire. Injected with romanticism, passion, sexuality, queer relationships and religious existentialism, this novel kicked off a franchise that is still going today. And of course, it introduced one of modern fiction's most impactful characters, the Vampire Lestat.

Let's get ready for tonight's premeire of AMC's newest season of Interview with the Vampire by celebrating the book that started it all.

You can find the full review, and much much more, over on Patreon. 

Please write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

 

]]> Constant Reader false No 1309 384 full Let's Get Ready For Interview With The Vampire! Sample Episode-Dean Koontz's Winter Moon Sample Episode-Dean Koontz's Winter Moon https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/sample-episode-dean-koontzs-winter-moon/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/sample-episode-dean-koontzs-winter-moon/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:48:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/c5ea31b4-067d-3293-83c4-059cb25f9bbd This episode is an introduction to a larger exploration occurring over on Patreon.

"Ladies and gentlemen, at long last I am diving into the bibliography of one of Stephen King's most prolific contemporaries, the legendary Dean Koontz. In the horror heyday of the 80s and 90s, you could count on two things in the horror section of any bookstore: massive quantities of King books taking up one section and massive quantities of taking up a complete other section just a few feet over. Their creative output and their books' close proximity from the beginning of their last names caused a generation to compare and contrast these two authors, and created a conjured, imagined war between the two: you were either a King fan or a Koontz fan. Clearly, King won the larger pop culture war, but let's not count out Koontz. With over 100 books under his belt, he has been a reliable source of entertainment for decades, and for many of us growing up in the 80s and 90s, it was a treat to have such a vast treasure trove of riches to choose from.

Though I grew up reading nearly all of his books, over the last twenty years, I'd fallen off. And when I needed a book to read, I found myself pulling out Winter Moon from a box of old books in my basement. It was one of the books I don't remember clearly, and therefore, it was a perfect book to read again for the first time. I have a lot of thoughts, and I'm happy to share them here on the Dean Koontzcast, one man's musings on the works of Dean Koontz!"

For the full episode, head over to the Stephen Kingcast Patreon page for this review, and much, much more!

]]> This episode is an introduction to a larger exploration occurring over on Patreon.

"Ladies and gentlemen, at long last I am diving into the bibliography of one of Stephen King's most prolific contemporaries, the legendary Dean Koontz. In the horror heyday of the 80s and 90s, you could count on two things in the horror section of any bookstore: massive quantities of King books taking up one section and massive quantities of taking up a complete other section just a few feet over. Their creative output and their books' close proximity from the beginning of their last names caused a generation to compare and contrast these two authors, and created a conjured, imagined war between the two: you were either a King fan or a Koontz fan. Clearly, King won the larger pop culture war, but let's not count out Koontz. With over 100 books under his belt, he has been a reliable source of entertainment for decades, and for many of us growing up in the 80s and 90s, it was a treat to have such a vast treasure trove of riches to choose from.

Though I grew up reading nearly all of his books, over the last twenty years, I'd fallen off. And when I needed a book to read, I found myself pulling out Winter Moon from a box of old books in my basement. It was one of the books I don't remember clearly, and therefore, it was a perfect book to read again for the first time. I have a lot of thoughts, and I'm happy to share them here on the Dean Koontzcast, one man's musings on the works of Dean Koontz!"

For the full episode, head over to the Stephen Kingcast Patreon page for this review, and much, much more!

]]> Constant Reader false No 1505 383 full Sample Episode-Dean Koontz's Winter Moon Rob Savage's The Boogeyman (2023) Rob Savage's The Boogeyman (2023) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/rob-savages-the-boogeyman-2023/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/rob-savages-the-boogeyman-2023/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:23:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/4550c46a-ee67-3004-848b-183eab13e29a This week, I'm taking a break from the coverage of televised Stephen King works to review this banger of a movie that passed me by when it first came out.

Starring rising Scream Queen Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets, Heretic, Companion), always likeable Chris Messina and everyone's favorite weirdo, David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil), The Boogeyman tells the tale of a wounded family, recently shattered from the loss of its mother/wife, stalked by the mythological creature.

This very easily could have been a generic, run of the mill, cut and paste horror movie, but between the talent on screen, the believable characterizations, the lived-in-world of this family, the visual flourishes and the strong direction from Rob Savage (director of Host, the Zoom-inspired horror that you need to see if you haven't already), it is a must watch Stephen King adaptation.

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]]> This week, I'm taking a break from the coverage of televised Stephen King works to review this banger of a movie that passed me by when it first came out.

Starring rising Scream Queen Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets, Heretic, Companion), always likeable Chris Messina and everyone's favorite weirdo, David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil), The Boogeyman tells the tale of a wounded family, recently shattered from the loss of its mother/wife, stalked by the mythological creature.

This very easily could have been a generic, run of the mill, cut and paste horror movie, but between the talent on screen, the believable characterizations, the lived-in-world of this family, the visual flourishes and the strong direction from Rob Savage (director of Host, the Zoom-inspired horror that you need to see if you haven't already), it is a must watch Stephen King adaptation.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3016 379 full Sample Episode-The Mandalorian and Grogu Sample Episode-The Mandalorian and Grogu https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/sample-episode-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/sample-episode-the-mandalorian-and-grogu/#comments Sat, 30 May 2026 18:25:19 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/129dc35e-fa9f-3dd8-b66a-f862fa0746a4 A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars crashed and burned its sequel trilogy with a final installment that created doubt for the future of the franchise. However, at that same time, a little show called The Mandalorian had taken the pop cultural world by storm, and the inclusion of Star Wars' newest character, Baby Yoda, breathed new life into a franchise that, at least on the big screen, seemed on life support.

Flash forward seven years later, and Disney finally releases its next Star Wars movie, one based on that smash hit television show. However, we have to ask the question is, did they wait too long? Have audiences tired of this lone wolf and his cub? Is there enough substance in this movie to warrant its place in theaters?

In this episode, I contextualize the character, his television show and his movie in the greater landscape of Star Wars before breaking down the elements of the film into the categories of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

Strap on your jet packs and launch into my my review of The Mandalorian and Grogu. This is the way.

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]]> A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars crashed and burned its sequel trilogy with a final installment that created doubt for the future of the franchise. However, at that same time, a little show called The Mandalorian had taken the pop cultural world by storm, and the inclusion of Star Wars' newest character, Baby Yoda, breathed new life into a franchise that, at least on the big screen, seemed on life support.

Flash forward seven years later, and Disney finally releases its next Star Wars movie, one based on that smash hit television show. However, we have to ask the question is, did they wait too long? Have audiences tired of this lone wolf and his cub? Is there enough substance in this movie to warrant its place in theaters?

In this episode, I contextualize the character, his television show and his movie in the greater landscape of Star Wars before breaking down the elements of the film into the categories of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.

Strap on your jet packs and launch into my my review of The Mandalorian and Grogu. This is the way.

Subscribe for more episodes at patreon.com/stephenkingcast

Write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

 

]]> Constant Reader false No 1385 382 full Sample Episode-The Mandalorian and Grogu New Episode-Nightmares and Dreamscapes (2006) New Episode-Nightmares and Dreamscapes (2006) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-nightmares-and-dreamscapes-2006/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-nightmares-and-dreamscapes-2006/#comments Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/83f3d518-1f01-3acd-9f3f-5db8f0fd9ddd Airing during the summer of 2006, this 7 part TNT adaptation starred William Hurt, William H Macey, Kim Delaney, Steven Weber, Jeremy Sisto, Ron Livingston and more to provide seven adaptations of King's short stories. I'm all for a fun anthology show, but the question is: was it any good? Find out this week on The Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Airing during the summer of 2006, this 7 part TNT adaptation starred William Hurt, William H Macey, Kim Delaney, Steven Weber, Jeremy Sisto, Ron Livingston and more to provide seven adaptations of King's short stories. I'm all for a fun anthology show, but the question is: was it any good?

Find out this week on The Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3009 377 full New Episode-Mick Garris' Riding the Bullet (2004) New Episode-Mick Garris' Riding the Bullet (2004) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-mick-garris-riding-the-bullet-2004/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-mick-garris-riding-the-bullet-2004/#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 13:41:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d1fd8ed8-47e7-3697-a5b6-5012a5c81277 Come for the review of Riding the Bullet, stay for the examination on Houlden Caufield, Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf and 28 Years Later. 

It was a fun review. I can't say the same about the movie itself. But for all my thoughts, check it out. 

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]]> Come for the review of Riding the Bullet, stay for the examination on Houlden Caufield, Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf and 28 Years Later. 

It was a fun review. I can't say the same about the movie itself. But for all my thoughts, check it out. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3421 378 full New Episode-Salem's Lot (2004) New Episode-Salem's Lot (2004) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-salems-lot-2004/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-salems-lot-2004/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 11:25:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/fbd12c8c-2053-3cc1-b0f9-5159bbd1ebba I can't believe I actually did it! I went back and rewatched the 2004 Rob Lowe-starring TNT television movie adaptation of Salem's Lot. I have strong memories of watching it back in the day, and they were not positive memories. I had told myself that I wouldn't revisit it, but as the decades rolled on, heading into my time machine and checking out the early 2000s was an interesting proposition. I mean, with a cast that includes Rob Lowe, Donald Sutherland, Rutger Hauer, Andre Braugher and James Cromwell, this deserves a second look. What could go wrong?

To find out what went wrong (and what went right--there's some good stuff here, too), tune in this week to the Stephen Kingcast!

]]> I can't believe I actually did it! I went back and rewatched the 2004 Rob Lowe-starring TNT television movie adaptation of Salem's Lot. I have strong memories of watching it back in the day, and they were not positive memories. I had told myself that I wouldn't revisit it, but as the decades rolled on, heading into my time machine and checking out the early 2000s was an interesting proposition. I mean, with a cast that includes Rob Lowe, Donald Sutherland, Rutger Hauer, Andre Braugher and James Cromwell, this deserves a second look. What could go wrong?

To find out what went wrong (and what went right--there's some good stuff here, too), tune in this week to the Stephen Kingcast!

]]> Constant Reader false No 4153 full New Episode-Kingdom Hospital (2004) New Episode-Kingdom Hospital (2004) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-kingdom-hospital-2004/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-kingdom-hospital-2004/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/4179a15b-e94b-3b5d-9722-37b54348a4c8 2004 was a big year for Stephen King.

We saw the publication of Song of Susannah, and The Dark Tower.

And in TV, we saw Salem's Lot, Riding the Bullet, and the 13 part one season television adaptation of Lars von Trier's acclaimed surreal hospital nightmare tale, as known in the States as Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital.

The dreamy, surreal, strange sensibility of the original is replaced with broad, cringe-comedy, early 2000s aesthetics and Stephen King tropes galore.

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]]> 2004 was a big year for Stephen King.

We saw the publication of Song of Susannah, and The Dark Tower.

And in TV, we saw Salem's Lot, Riding the Bullet, and the 13 part one season television adaptation of Lars von Trier's acclaimed surreal hospital nightmare tale, as known in the States as Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital.

The dreamy, surreal, strange sensibility of the original is replaced with broad, cringe-comedy, early 2000s aesthetics and Stephen King tropes galore.

As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5165 374 full New Episode-The Diary Of Ellen Rimbauer (2003) New Episode-The Diary Of Ellen Rimbauer (2003) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-the-diary-of-ellen-rimbauer-2003/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-the-diary-of-ellen-rimbauer-2003/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:25:28 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/cc4df58f-847f-31f1-994d-2ec0fd0de7d1 In this week's episode, I follow up with the sequel/prequel/spinoff of Rose Red, the TV movie, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer. Reframing the flashbacks from Rose Red, it gives a new perspective on what we thought we knew about Ellen. 

Buuuuuut. . .is it good? 

Find out!

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]]> In this week's episode, I follow up with the sequel/prequel/spinoff of Rose Red, the TV movie, The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer. Reframing the flashbacks from Rose Red, it gives a new perspective on what we thought we knew about Ellen. 

Buuuuuut. . .is it good? 

Find out!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2235 373 full New Episode-Rose Red (2002) New Episode-Rose Red (2002) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-rose-red-2002/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-rose-red-2002/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:41:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9b2c612b-037a-3f58-8943-81197df7619e In 2002, Stephen King continued his successful collaboration with ABC to bring an original story to life. The three part Rose Red was a ratings success, spawned supplemental promotional material and a spinoff prequel one year later. 

Sandwiched between the heyday of the TV mini-series and the rise of prestige TV, Rose Red finds itself like a ghost, haunting the shifting landscape of television. 

What legacy does it leave behind? 

Not only do I discuss Rose Red, but I place it in context of other horror properties such as The Haunting, The Haunting of Hill House, The Blair Witch and The Sixth Sense. What do these horror tales have to do with Rose Red? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. 

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]]> In 2002, Stephen King continued his successful collaboration with ABC to bring an original story to life. The three part Rose Red was a ratings success, spawned supplemental promotional material and a spinoff prequel one year later. 

Sandwiched between the heyday of the TV mini-series and the rise of prestige TV, Rose Red finds itself like a ghost, haunting the shifting landscape of television. 

What legacy does it leave behind? 

Not only do I discuss Rose Red, but I place it in context of other horror properties such as The Haunting, The Haunting of Hill House, The Blair Witch and The Sixth Sense. What do these horror tales have to do with Rose Red? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. 

As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4988 369 full Sample Episode-Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen Sample Episode-Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/sample-episode-something-very-bad-is-going-to-happen/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/sample-episode-something-very-bad-is-going-to-happen/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:08:37 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/47c74bba-1bfb-3747-ab03-10f3ebf13639 Hello, everyone! 

I just wanted to provide this mini-bonus episode. I fill you in on what's occurring over on the Patreon page (www.patreon.com/stephenkingcast) and provide the first ten minutes of the near 2 hour review of Haley Z. Boston's (not the Duffer Brothers') Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen. 

I hope you like it!

For all of your thoughts and questions, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

]]> Hello, everyone! 

I just wanted to provide this mini-bonus episode. I fill you in on what's occurring over on the Patreon page (www.patreon.com/stephenkingcast) and provide the first ten minutes of the near 2 hour review of Haley Z. Boston's (not the Duffer Brothers') Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen. 

I hope you like it!

For all of your thoughts and questions, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

]]> Constant Reader false No 1178 376 full New Episode-Trucks (1997) New Episode-Trucks (1997) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-trucks-1997/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-trucks-1997/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:35:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6665360d-1b50-3433-b498-1d201ea02c65 1997 was a prolific year for Stephen King. Not only did he publish Wizard and Glass, but the television world also saw adaptations of The Shining, "Chattery Teeth" (Quicksilver Highway) and the second adaptation of his story "Trucks." 

A vast tonal departure from 1986's Maximum Overdrive, Trucks strips down the more over-the-top, cocaine-fueled insanity of the original adaptation, leaving behind, well frankly, a car frame without an engine. 

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]]> 1997 was a prolific year for Stephen King. Not only did he publish Wizard and Glass, but the television world also saw adaptations of The Shining, "Chattery Teeth" (Quicksilver Highway) and the second adaptation of his story "Trucks." 

A vast tonal departure from 1986's Maximum Overdrive, Trucks strips down the more over-the-top, cocaine-fueled insanity of the original adaptation, leaving behind, well frankly, a car frame without an engine. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2694 368 full Announcement Episode Announcement Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/announcement-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/announcement-episode/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:35:44 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/4aa1624e-0545-3d8a-86a6-0ab3b6546112 Hi, everyone! I just wanted to keep you all in the loop with a big announcement regarding this podcast! 

]]> Hi, everyone! I just wanted to keep you all in the loop with a big announcement regarding this podcast! 

]]> Constant Reader false No 968 375 full New Episode-The Storm of the Century (1999) New Episode-The Storm of the Century (1999) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-292-the-storm-of-the-century-abc-tv-mini-series/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-292-the-storm-of-the-century-abc-tv-mini-series/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:48:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/96998d48-8259-315f-9e04-2da7bf372d6e In this episode, with a new introduction, I talk about the strength of this story and my disappointment that it wasn't a novel first as well as the impact of the character of Andre Linoge. 

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]]> In this episode, with a new introduction, I talk about the strength of this story and my disappointment that it wasn't a novel first as well as the impact of the character of Andre Linoge. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4418 136 full New Episode-Stephen King's The Shining (ABC, 1997) New Episode-Stephen King's The Shining (ABC, 1997) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-stephen-kings-the-shining-abc-1997/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-stephen-kings-the-shining-abc-1997/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:12:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/570a5fea-009b-3023-badd-50a61cf48573 In the Spring of '97, King once more partnered with director Mick Garris to fulfill his dream of bringing a more faithful adaptation of his novel The Shining to the screen. For years, King has never shied away from his criticism of Stanley Kubrick's take on his his material. Though 1980's Jack Nicholson starring movie is considered a horror classic, one of the best horror adaptations of all time, and one of the greatest works of cinema, it never measured up to King's own opinion of what the story should have been. 

And in 1997, he had the opportunity to tell his story, except this time on his terms. Comparisons be damned! Who cares if the performance by Jack Nicholson will reverberate through the generations as a once-in-a-lifetime showcase? Who cares if the iconography that Kubrick brought to the property (elevators of blood, the teddy bear guest, the twins) has become synonymous with the story itself and wouldn't be present in the remake? Who cares if it, by the very nature of it airing on primetime television, couldn't compete with the visceral imagery of its horror counterpart? 

King didn't care, and apparently, audiences didn't either. The movie was a ratings smash hit, but now that nearly 30 years have passed since it aired, how does it hold up? 

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]]> In the Spring of '97, King once more partnered with director Mick Garris to fulfill his dream of bringing a more faithful adaptation of his novel The Shining to the screen. For years, King has never shied away from his criticism of Stanley Kubrick's take on his his material. Though 1980's Jack Nicholson starring movie is considered a horror classic, one of the best horror adaptations of all time, and one of the greatest works of cinema, it never measured up to King's own opinion of what the story should have been. 

And in 1997, he had the opportunity to tell his story, except this time on his terms. Comparisons be damned! Who cares if the performance by Jack Nicholson will reverberate through the generations as a once-in-a-lifetime showcase? Who cares if the iconography that Kubrick brought to the property (elevators of blood, the teddy bear guest, the twins) has become synonymous with the story itself and wouldn't be present in the remake? Who cares if it, by the very nature of it airing on primetime television, couldn't compete with the visceral imagery of its horror counterpart? 

King didn't care, and apparently, audiences didn't either. The movie was a ratings smash hit, but now that nearly 30 years have passed since it aired, how does it hold up? 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4905 371 full New Episode-Mick Garris' Quicksilver Highway (1997) New Episode-Mick Garris' Quicksilver Highway (1997) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-mick-garris-quicksilver-highway-1997/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-mick-garris-quicksilver-highway-1997/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:12:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/fa6a4058-6d25-34d2-b1ac-65babf48062f In 1997, Mick Garris stepped back behind the camera to launch what he'd hoped would be an ongoing anthology horror show on FOX. Capitalizing off the success of The X-Files, Quicksilver Highway would have been an ongoing series of standalone stories tethered together by a troupe of actors and narratively framed by the enigmatic Aaron Quicksilver, played by legendary Christopher Lloyd. 

Though the show never took off, we were provided with a great What Could Have Been? In this episode, I review the movie, comprised of an adaptation of Stephen King's "Chattery Teeth" and Clive Barker's "The Body Politic."

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]]> In 1997, Mick Garris stepped back behind the camera to launch what he'd hoped would be an ongoing anthology horror show on FOX. Capitalizing off the success of The X-Files, Quicksilver Highway would have been an ongoing series of standalone stories tethered together by a troupe of actors and narratively framed by the enigmatic Aaron Quicksilver, played by legendary Christopher Lloyd. 

Though the show never took off, we were provided with a great What Could Have Been? In this episode, I review the movie, comprised of an adaptation of Stephen King's "Chattery Teeth" and Clive Barker's "The Body Politic."

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2359 367 full New Episode-The Langoliers (ABC TV Mini Series) New Episode-The Langoliers (ABC TV Mini Series) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-293-the-langoliers-abc-tv-mini-series/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-293-the-langoliers-abc-tv-mini-series/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:12:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e6941b98-2fd4-3f62-8a83-dacb27e7adda This was a fun one to revisit. The movie is atrocious, but it's a fun romp! 

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]]> This was a fun one to revisit. The movie is atrocious, but it's a fun romp! 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1891 137 full New Episode-Mick Garris' The Stand, Part 2 New Episode-Mick Garris' The Stand, Part 2 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-287-mick-garris-the-stand-part-2/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-287-mick-garris-the-stand-part-2/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:12:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/a90fa4e6-1663-3c2c-8dd6-173c90feb086 As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2242 135 full New Episode-Mick Garris' The Stand (ABC Mini Series) New Episode-Mick Garris' The Stand (ABC Mini Series) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-290-mick-garris-the-stand-abc-mini-series/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-290-mick-garris-the-stand-abc-mini-series/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:12:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0abc0001-a10c-392f-bdbb-ad85937c8848 In 1994, Mick Garris had the unenviable task of bringing one of King's most beloved novels to life on ABC.  People tuned in to watch it, and it certainly remained faithful to the text, but does that make for a good adaptation?  Find out this week in The Stephen Kingcast!

During my original review of this mini-series, I didn't fully appreciate how faithful this adaptation was to the source material and how difficult a production like this must have been for the time period. I provide new thoughts to kick off this review to the classic television mini series. 

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]]> In 1994, Mick Garris had the unenviable task of bringing one of King's most beloved novels to life on ABC.  People tuned in to watch it, and it certainly remained faithful to the text, but does that make for a good adaptation?  Find out this week in The Stephen Kingcast!

During my original review of this mini-series, I didn't fully appreciate how faithful this adaptation was to the source material and how difficult a production like this must have been for the time period. I provide new thoughts to kick off this review to the classic television mini series. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5048 134 full New Episode-The Tommyknockers (ABC TV Mini Series) New Episode-The Tommyknockers (ABC TV Mini Series) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-290-the-tommyknockers-abc-tv-mini-series/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-290-the-tommyknockers-abc-tv-mini-series/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:12:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e7097261-b756-3797-a95d-3513b588a7bd Let's travel back to a simpler time, to 1993 when TV mini series were safe, the visuals were soft, floral printed and rustic locations where overlayed with peaceful, ambient soundtracks. Though having aired over 30 years ago, it is incredibly resonant in our modern era. For a discussion on the role of AI plays in harming creativity, Apple TV's Pluribus, and the concept of a hive mind, tune into today's episode. 

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]]> Let's travel back to a simpler time, to 1993 when TV mini series were safe, the visuals were soft, floral printed and rustic locations where overlayed with peaceful, ambient soundtracks. Though having aired over 30 years ago, it is incredibly resonant in our modern era. For a discussion on the role of AI plays in harming creativity, Apple TV's Pluribus, and the concept of a hive mind, tune into today's episode. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3526 138 full New Episode-Stephen King's The Golden Years (1990) New Episode-Stephen King's The Golden Years (1990) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:12:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/df733d5a-7638-33bf-a6ff-12e3b38926d5 At long last, your greatly demanded requests for me to review Stephen King's The Golden Years has been granted! What? What do you mean you don't know what I'm talking about? What do you mean you've never heard of The Golden Years?

You mean you've never seen the the 1990 seven episode CBS television show about an elderly janitor bombarded by energy after a scientific experiment goes awry which causes him to begin to age backward? You don't remember cat and mouse espionage story of government officials trying to outsmart Shop operatives as the walls close in around the janitor, whose powers are stranger than we were led to believe?

Well, don't worry. You're not alone. The Golden Years is not one of Stephen King's most recognized, fondly remembered--or remembered at all--work, but it is worth discussing for its place in television history. Coming off the heels of the success of Twin Peaks, TV stations were rabid for their own quirky, speculative, genre-story. Enter: Stephen King's The Golden Years.

Tune into my thoughts on the Golden Years, how it ties into King's larger multiverse and whether or not Harlan, our main character, ever shows up in a little town called Derry. What am I talking about??? You'll just have to tune in!

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]]> At long last, your greatly demanded requests for me to review Stephen King's The Golden Years has been granted! What? What do you mean you don't know what I'm talking about? What do you mean you've never heard of The Golden Years?

You mean you've never seen the the 1990 seven episode CBS television show about an elderly janitor bombarded by energy after a scientific experiment goes awry which causes him to begin to age backward? You don't remember cat and mouse espionage story of government officials trying to outsmart Shop operatives as the walls close in around the janitor, whose powers are stranger than we were led to believe?

Well, don't worry. You're not alone. The Golden Years is not one of Stephen King's most recognized, fondly remembered--or remembered at all--work, but it is worth discussing for its place in television history. Coming off the heels of the success of Twin Peaks, TV stations were rabid for their own quirky, speculative, genre-story. Enter: Stephen King's The Golden Years.

Tune into my thoughts on the Golden Years, how it ties into King's larger multiverse and whether or not Harlan, our main character, ever shows up in a little town called Derry. What am I talking about??? You'll just have to tune in!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3086 366 full New Episode-IT, The ABC TV Mini Series (1990) New Episode-IT, The ABC TV Mini Series (1990) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-288-it-the-abc-tv-mini-series/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-288-it-the-abc-tv-mini-series/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6422fb41-2713-3b0e-910e-c6419b39e259 In this episode, I review the classic ABC TV mini series and begin by placing it within the context of the more recent interpretation of the material and character of Pennywise with the It: Chapter One and Chapter Two movies along with It: Welcome To Derry. At the original time of this recording, the movies had not yet been made and Bill Skarsgard had not put his stamp on the character. Now that we are nearly a decade out from that original Chapter One release, it's important to contextualize the legacy of the original ABC adaption its relationship to its successor. Enjoy!

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]]> In this episode, I review the classic ABC TV mini series and begin by placing it within the context of the more recent interpretation of the material and character of Pennywise with the It: Chapter One and Chapter Two movies along with It: Welcome To Derry. At the original time of this recording, the movies had not yet been made and Bill Skarsgard had not put his stamp on the character. Now that we are nearly a decade out from that original Chapter One release, it's important to contextualize the legacy of the original ABC adaption its relationship to its successor. Enjoy!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4713 133 full New Episode-Tobe Hooper's Salem Lot (1979) New Episode-Tobe Hooper's Salem Lot (1979) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-tobe-hoopers-salem-lot-1979/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/new-episode-tobe-hoopers-salem-lot-1979/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/a1fa2e90-ed29-35eb-b2d7-1486bb8ff5ff Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast. As I continue to explore King's adapted televised works, I re-examine the seminal 1979 Salem's Lot two part TV movie. 

The original review was published in the early fall of 2014, and in this updated and expanded examination, I provide an additional half hour of context and appreciation to Tobe Hooper's vision. 

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"In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine 1979's adaptation of Salem's Lot. But first, I read some listener e-mail. I then finish up the review with some recommendations. Enjoy!"

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]]> Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast. As I continue to explore King's adapted televised works, I re-examine the seminal 1979 Salem's Lot two part TV movie. 

The original review was published in the early fall of 2014, and in this updated and expanded examination, I provide an additional half hour of context and appreciation to Tobe Hooper's vision. 

Original description:

"In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine 1979's adaptation of Salem's Lot. But first, I read some listener e-mail. I then finish up the review with some recommendations. Enjoy!"

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4425 345 full Announcement Announcement https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/announcement-1769998918/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/announcement-1769998918/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/4762ac48-e6d7-32ea-bfbe-2a967fc8bc7d Hello, everyone!

Here is an announcement regarding the status of the Stephen Kingcast. 

From upcoming episodes, to the re-organization of old episodes, to the new website and . . . a Patreon page. . .take a listen to learn about the future of the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Hello, everyone!

Here is an announcement regarding the status of the Stephen Kingcast. 

From upcoming episodes, to the re-organization of old episodes, to the new website and . . . a Patreon page. . .take a listen to learn about the future of the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 844 344 full New Episode-The Monkey (2025) New Episode-The Monkey (2025) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-288-the-monkey-2025/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-288-the-monkey-2025/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:07:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/1233e68d-6967-31db-95c2-ef63ab59a589 In this episode, I talk about how Osgood Perkins' The Monkey was my favorite moviegoing experience of 2025 and how it successfully managed to become the best Stephen King content of the year, in a year that included The Long Walk, The Life of Chuck, Never Flinch, It: Welcome To Derry and The Running Man. 

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]]> In this episode, I talk about how Osgood Perkins' The Monkey was my favorite moviegoing experience of 2025 and how it successfully managed to become the best Stephen King content of the year, in a year that included The Long Walk, The Life of Chuck, Never Flinch, It: Welcome To Derry and The Running Man. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2701 full Episode 299-Bonus Episode Episode 299-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-284-horror-recommendations/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-284-horror-recommendations/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:41:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0cc9f444-0bc8-3522-91e2-b20412717287 Happy New Year, everyone! One thing I've been grateful for this year is the opportunity to discover new authors I haven't been familiar with. In this episode, I share my joy of the works of Andrew Van Wey, Keith Rosson, JH Markert, Marcus Kliewer, Nat Cassidy and Philip Fracassi. I fell in love with these authors, and I hope you do the same. 

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]]> Happy New Year, everyone! One thing I've been grateful for this year is the opportunity to discover new authors I haven't been familiar with. In this episode, I share my joy of the works of Andrew Van Wey, Keith Rosson, JH Markert, Marcus Kliewer, Nat Cassidy and Philip Fracassi. I fell in love with these authors, and I hope you do the same. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3507 full Episode 298-Never Flinch Episode 298-Never Flinch https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-375-never-flinch/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-375-never-flinch/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:40:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/1efcec61-cfc7-33b2-a551-83058589fe6a Don't Flinch! My review is here!

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]]> Don't Flinch! My review is here!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2480 full Episode 298-Bonus Episode Episode 298-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-273-babys-first-horror-story/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-273-babys-first-horror-story/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:40:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/aa113e20-6a0b-3d79-a363-62b0fa11e087 Hello, everyone and Happy Holidays! In this bonus episode, I share 4 wonderful spooky cartoons that you can watch as a family!

]]> Hello, everyone and Happy Holidays! In this bonus episode, I share 4 wonderful spooky cartoons that you can watch as a family!

]]> Constant Reader false No 5453 full Episode 297-You Like It Darker Episode 297-You Like It Darker https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-297-you-like-it-darker/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-297-you-like-it-darker/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:39:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/41ca1264-6047-33eb-8bd4-de288777f315 I'm back because HE'S back with a new collection of short stories. I review each one of them and rank them in order of appreciation. Grab a flashlight and join me for You Like It Darker!

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]]> I'm back because HE'S back with a new collection of short stories. I review each one of them and rank them in order of appreciation. Grab a flashlight and join me for You Like It Darker!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4473 343 full Episode 296-Holly Episode 296-Holly https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-296-holly/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-296-holly/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:39:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3aa657d7-ed51-35b4-9da1-33a3071f1be2 It's a Christmas Miracle! I'm back to talk about King's later book, Holly. Enjoy!

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]]> It's a Christmas Miracle! I'm back to talk about King's later book, Holly. Enjoy!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2698 342 full Episode 295-Gwendy's Final Task Episode 295-Gwendy's Final Task https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-295-gwendys-final-task/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-295-gwendys-final-task/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:39:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3a19b992-0f83-325e-a7b9-339c18544c67 Welcome back, everyone! In this week's final episode, I discuss the nature of fan service, give my thoughts on the totality of Gwendy's Final Task, and then focus in on the ending of Gwendy's Final Task. If you have any thoughts, please head on over to stephenkingcast@yahoo.com, and leave a review on iTunes when you get a chance. 

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! In this week's final episode, I discuss the nature of fan service, give my thoughts on the totality of Gwendy's Final Task, and then focus in on the ending of Gwendy's Final Task. If you have any thoughts, please head on over to stephenkingcast@yahoo.com, and leave a review on iTunes when you get a chance. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2887 341 full Episode 294-Fairy Tale Episode 294-Fairy Tale https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-294-fairy-tale/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-294-fairy-tale/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:39:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/dc1a24a5-363a-3af2-ab05-5527f26c09ac Here it is, everyone!

I'm so happy to dive into the Well of the Worlds to give you my review of Stephen King's latest! 

It's a wonderful story about magic, the lengths you'll go for your love of a dog, and a fairy tale world worthy of standing alongside the Territories and Mid-World. 

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]]> Here it is, everyone!

I'm so happy to dive into the Well of the Worlds to give you my review of Stephen King's latest! 

It's a wonderful story about magic, the lengths you'll go for your love of a dog, and a fairy tale world worthy of standing alongside the Territories and Mid-World. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5547 340 full Episode 292-Later Episode 292-Later https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-292-later/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-292-later/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:38:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/69cd0827-a875-32ed-aa14-af63a689998e Here's my review of Later!

A boy who can speak to the dead. 

A killer from beyond the grave. 

And the return of Ritual of CHUD. 

What's not to love?

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]]> Here's my review of Later!

A boy who can speak to the dead. 

A killer from beyond the grave. 

And the return of Ritual of CHUD. 

What's not to love?

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1778 339 full Episode 291-Bonus Episode Episode 291-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-291-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-291-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:38:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/503c6fe2-8f3f-3bb6-bcc0-cf7632485b68 Originally published on July 17, 2020, I provided a number of book recommendations to help get everyone through the pandemic.

Original description: "I'm back! I'm alive! No need to worry about things. This week, I read some listener e-mail and then give a list of book recommendations of the books that I've been consuming since quarantine."

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]]> Originally published on July 17, 2020, I provided a number of book recommendations to help get everyone through the pandemic.

Original description: "I'm back! I'm alive! No need to worry about things. This week, I read some listener e-mail and then give a list of book recommendations of the books that I've been consuming since quarantine."

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3134 336 full Episode 290-Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck (2025) Episode 290-Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck (2025) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-281-the-life-of-chuck-2024/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-281-the-life-of-chuck-2024/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:38:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/76410658-b71a-3cc3-938c-452728280e50 We contain multitudes. It's a beautiful message, wonderfully explored by Mike Flanagan in his latest adaptation of a King story. 

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]]> We contain multitudes. It's a beautiful message, wonderfully explored by Mike Flanagan in his latest adaptation of a King story. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3508 full Episode 288-If It Bleeds Episode 288-If It Bleeds https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-271-if-it-bleeds/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-271-if-it-bleeds/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:37:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b3ad8e94-3ffe-3e0d-8310-4992c0641757 Welcome back for another analysis of a brand spankin' new Stephen King publication, this time the 2020 novella collection If It Bleeds. 

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]]> Welcome back for another analysis of a brand spankin' new Stephen King publication, this time the 2020 novella collection If It Bleeds. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4253 294 full Episode 284-The Institute Episode 284-The Institute https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-267-the-institute/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-267-the-institute/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:37:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/4aaf9178-23b2-3c1a-b71a-1db6d991a148 Welcome back! This week, I discuss the recent trailer for The Outsider, preview Castle Rock season 2, discuss my thoughts on The Stand casting, quickly review In The Tall Grass, read some listener e-mails and finish up with an in-depth review of The Institute.

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]]> Welcome back! This week, I discuss the recent trailer for The Outsider, preview Castle Rock season 2, discuss my thoughts on The Stand casting, quickly review In The Tall Grass, read some listener e-mails and finish up with an in-depth review of The Institute.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 6308 289 full Episode 283-Bonus Episode Episode 283-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-283-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-283-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ce3cda40-2473-3adb-a25b-111edbc0ca56 Please note that this was originally published on June 25, 2019. 

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"I'm alive! For real! And I'm back to give my thoughts on the It: Chapter 2 Trailer, the Doctor Sleep Trailer, Amazon's Dark Tower series, Hulu's Eyes of the Dragon announcement, and The Stand casting."

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]]> Please note that this was originally published on June 25, 2019. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3447 338 full Episode 282-Bonus Episode Episode 282-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-282-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-282-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/a8e0f842-6be6-390d-96ca-0c3a1cbd81e6 Please note that this was originally published on February 18, 2019.

Hello all! Welcome to this week's episode. I have a big announcement to drop. But first, I share some listener e-mail, some iTunes reviews, discuss my general thoughts on The Outsider and quickly share my experience with Doctor Sleep: The Director's Cut. And then I get to the announcement. 

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]]> Please note that this was originally published on February 18, 2019.

Hello all! Welcome to this week's episode. I have a big announcement to drop. But first, I share some listener e-mail, some iTunes reviews, discuss my general thoughts on The Outsider and quickly share my experience with Doctor Sleep: The Director's Cut. And then I get to the announcement. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5309 337 full Episode 281-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 2 Episode 281-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 2 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-281-castle-rock-season-2-episode-2/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-281-castle-rock-season-2-episode-2/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/69b64a23-460e-34d8-947d-05cb7a83c3af Welcome back! In this easy, breezy ep, I turn my thoughts towards episode 2 of Castle Rock, Season 2.

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]]> Welcome back! In this easy, breezy ep, I turn my thoughts towards episode 2 of Castle Rock, Season 2.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1251 335 full Episode 280-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 1 Episode 280-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 1 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-280-castle-rock-season-2-episode-1/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-280-castle-rock-season-2-episode-1/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/a4dc5171-f10c-37fb-93b3-29f6eebd6219 I heard there was a new season of a Stephen King show floating about the world. I wanted to talk about it!

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]]> I heard there was a new season of a Stephen King show floating about the world. I wanted to talk about it!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5058 334 full Episode 279-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 10 Episode 279-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 10 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-279-castle-rock-season-1-episode-10/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-279-castle-rock-season-1-episode-10/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6e79970a-bddf-3a07-b3f3-b347e2293182 Here we are at the conclusion of Castle Rock? Did it live up to expectations? What did it all mean? What were Thomason and Shaw playing at this entire time? Tune into this episode to find out!

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]]> Here we are at the conclusion of Castle Rock? Did it live up to expectations? What did it all mean? What were Thomason and Shaw playing at this entire time? Tune into this episode to find out!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3165 333 full Episode 278-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 9 Episode 278-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 9 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-278-castle-rock-season-1-episode-9/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-278-castle-rock-season-1-episode-9/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f405177d-80fa-3348-841b-6bdb6cfc923b There are other worlds than these.

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]]> There are other worlds than these.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1911 332 full Episode 277-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 8 Episode 277-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 8 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-277-castle-rock-season-1-episode-8/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-277-castle-rock-season-1-episode-8/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/520da489-a1b3-3686-b3c1-3dc36520dccc Things have begun to spiral out of control within this sleepy little berg. Thankfully that makes for thrilling television!

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]]> Things have begun to spiral out of control within this sleepy little berg. Thankfully that makes for thrilling television!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1799 331 full Episode 276-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 7 Episode 276-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 7 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-276-castle-rock-season-1-episode-7/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-276-castle-rock-season-1-episode-7/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0838d9b6-b4f8-378e-9e7e-61a55a066ec5 Grab your tissues. You're going to need them.

Sometimes an episode comes along that cements a show in history. 

This is that episode. 

This is that show. 

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]]> Grab your tissues. You're going to need them.

Sometimes an episode comes along that cements a show in history. 

This is that episode. 

This is that show. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2822 330 full Episode 275-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 6 Episode 275-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 6 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-275-castle-rock-season-1-episode-6/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-275-castle-rock-season-1-episode-6/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3e82f784-4f2c-353c-bb5e-05890e7c8087 Oooooh, boy, this show is getting good, guys!

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]]> Oooooh, boy, this show is getting good, guys!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3034 329 full Episode 274-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 5 Episode 274-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 5 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-274-castle-rock-season-1-episode-5/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-274-castle-rock-season-1-episode-5/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/2df34ad9-470a-3b00-a603-b3b87deb485e Welcome back, everyone!

In this week, I talk about the recent news regarding Castle Rock season 2, dive into some e-mails and review episode 5! 

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]]> Welcome back, everyone!

In this week, I talk about the recent news regarding Castle Rock season 2, dive into some e-mails and review episode 5! 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3538 328 full Episode 273-Castle Rock Interview With Showrunner, Dustin Thomason Episode 273-Castle Rock Interview With Showrunner, Dustin Thomason https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-273-castle-rock-interview-with-showrunner-dustin-thomason/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-273-castle-rock-interview-with-showrunner-dustin-thomason/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0962e6a8-a7a4-3555-9658-2734867d1332 In this very special episode, co-creator and co-showrunner of Castle Rock, Dustin Thomason and I talk about all things Stephen King, the origins of Castle Rock, the push/pull of creativity v. continuity, why they settled on Alan Pangborn. . .and Polly Chalmers.  If you are enjoying the show of the summer for 2018, then I believe you'll get a lot out of this episode. 

I want to thank Dustin for his thoughtfulness and generosity for takign the time (for God's sake, the man stepped away from editing the final episodes of his show to speak with me!) to sit down for this interview.  Here we go, everyone! Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Dustin Thomason!

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]]> In this very special episode, co-creator and co-showrunner of Castle Rock, Dustin Thomason and I talk about all things Stephen King, the origins of Castle Rock, the push/pull of creativity v. continuity, why they settled on Alan Pangborn. . .and Polly Chalmers.  If you are enjoying the show of the summer for 2018, then I believe you'll get a lot out of this episode. 

I want to thank Dustin for his thoughtfulness and generosity for takign the time (for God's sake, the man stepped away from editing the final episodes of his show to speak with me!) to sit down for this interview.  Here we go, everyone! Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Dustin Thomason!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3710 327 full Episode 272-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 4 Episode 272-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 4 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-272-castle-rock-season-1-episode-4/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-272-castle-rock-season-1-episode-4/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d564e4a4-dcc1-3cb9-8f9b-ec9f89a5a63b "You had my curiousity, but now you have my attention." These words were uttered in the movie Django Unchained, but they sum up how I feel with Castle Rock, coming out of episode 4. This episode raised the bar in terms of stakes and weight. Make no mistake, Castle Rock has been a fun show until now, but with episode 4, it became a GREAT show. There's a lot to unpack, so freshen up with a high and tight in your local forest barber murder den, pop on some Roy Orbison and dive into Castle Rock, episode 4!

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]]> "You had my curiousity, but now you have my attention." These words were uttered in the movie Django Unchained, but they sum up how I feel with Castle Rock, coming out of episode 4. This episode raised the bar in terms of stakes and weight. Make no mistake, Castle Rock has been a fun show until now, but with episode 4, it became a GREAT show. There's a lot to unpack, so freshen up with a high and tight in your local forest barber murder den, pop on some Roy Orbison and dive into Castle Rock, episode 4!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3477 326 full Episode 271-Castle Rock Season 1, Episodes 2-3 Episode 271-Castle Rock Season 1, Episodes 2-3 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-271-castle-rock-season-1-episodes-2-3/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-271-castle-rock-season-1-episodes-2-3/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/af067d3f-9b77-3801-abfa-4ed9e45f312b Welcome back, everyone! Here are all my thoughts on Castle Rock's second and third episodes.

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! Here are all my thoughts on Castle Rock's second and third episodes.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3204 325 full Episode 270-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 1 Episode 270-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 1 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-270-castle-rock-season-1-episode-1/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-270-castle-rock-season-1-episode-1/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d1f0832d-bd12-326b-85ec-aa53dd568534 Welcome back, or should I say, welcome home to Stephen King's most celebrated town, the one and only Castle Rock. We've all been waiting for this moment for over a year, since we first witnessed that surprise trailer drop on February 19th, 2017.  And last night at midnight, the very first episode of this original series set within King's town was dropped.  How did it fare? Did it live up to expectation? Want to discuss the many mysteries and Easter Eggs found within? Then you've come to the right place, everyone.  Welcome back to Castle Rock!

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]]> Welcome back, or should I say, welcome home to Stephen King's most celebrated town, the one and only Castle Rock. We've all been waiting for this moment for over a year, since we first witnessed that surprise trailer drop on February 19th, 2017.  And last night at midnight, the very first episode of this original series set within King's town was dropped.  How did it fare? Did it live up to expectation? Want to discuss the many mysteries and Easter Eggs found within? Then you've come to the right place, everyone.  Welcome back to Castle Rock!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4838 323 full Episode 269-Castle Rock Episode 269-Castle Rock https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-269-castle-rock/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-269-castle-rock/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:17:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/952e99f5-b124-3574-91d8-7bcb85f8bc90 In this episode, I prepare for Castle Rock. Let's get excited, everyone!

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]]> In this episode, I prepare for Castle Rock. Let's get excited, everyone!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1445 324 full Episode 265-Elevation Episode 265-Elevation https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-265-elevation/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-265-elevation/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:17:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f97ac1e1-1ec7-389c-ab0d-42415ec88ea5 It's a jammed packed episode in which I give my general thoughts on The Haunting of Hill House, my review of the Pet Sematary trailer and a deeper look into the recent publication of Elevation.  Have a great Thanksgiving, everyone. I know I'm thankful for all of the support throughout the years. 

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]]> It's a jammed packed episode in which I give my general thoughts on The Haunting of Hill House, my review of the Pet Sematary trailer and a deeper look into the recent publication of Elevation.  Have a great Thanksgiving, everyone. I know I'm thankful for all of the support throughout the years. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 6029 288 full Episode 267-Bonus Episode Episode 267-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-267-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-267-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:16:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ed2f605d-24a4-39d9-a275-14ac079ee14a Please note that this episode originally aired on July 17, 2018. 

Here is the original description:

"Welcome back, everyone! A listener recently asked me to provide an update on all of the upcoming Stephen King adaptations to look forward to, so here you have it!"

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]]> Please note that this episode originally aired on July 17, 2018. 

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"Welcome back, everyone! A listener recently asked me to provide an update on all of the upcoming Stephen King adaptations to look forward to, so here you have it!"

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3034 322 full Episode 266-The Outsider, Season 1, Episode 10 Episode 266-The Outsider, Season 1, Episode 10 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-266-the-outsider-season-1-episode-10/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-266-the-outsider-season-1-episode-10/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:15:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/16a43536-9fd7-31f8-9c3e-0d0fdce25ef3 I'm here to discuss the final episodes of HBO's adaptation of The Outsider. 

]]> I'm here to discuss the final episodes of HBO's adaptation of The Outsider. 

]]> Constant Reader false No 1530 365 full Episode 260-The Ending of The Outsider Episode 260-The Ending of The Outsider https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-262-the-ending-of-the-outsider/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-262-the-ending-of-the-outsider/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:11:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9b4195ab-785c-3dc8-9393-1f80c5599961 Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Outsider!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Outsider!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2350 364 full Episode 259-The Outsider Episode 259-The Outsider https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-259-the-outsider/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-259-the-outsider/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:11:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3987f4ad-9a48-32b8-9622-184ed082dc97 Welcome back, everyone! Last week, King released his newest novel, The Outsider! Part crime-fiction, part supernatural, it's a great blend of the genres that King loves, and the mix creates for a new, enjoyable experience that plays upon real-world fears.  Plus, it includes the appearance of a fan-favorite Stephen King character! That was such a treat!

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! Last week, King released his newest novel, The Outsider! Part crime-fiction, part supernatural, it's a great blend of the genres that King loves, and the mix creates for a new, enjoyable experience that plays upon real-world fears.  Plus, it includes the appearance of a fan-favorite Stephen King character! That was such a treat!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5060 287 full Episode 261-Bonus Episode Episode 261-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-261-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-261-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:10:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ebe9da01-cac2-3e41-9d9f-dfd303f26f37 Please note that this episode was originally released on May, 13, 2018.

From the original description: "Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I break down the big news stories surrounding upcoming King adaptations (Pet Semetary, The Talisman, It Part 2, The Tommyknockers, In The Tall Grass and more), read some listener e-mail and preview what the summer holds for the Stephen Kingcast (spoiler alert: I'm back to podcasting on a weekly basis!)"

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]]> Please note that this episode was originally released on May, 13, 2018.

From the original description: "Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I break down the big news stories surrounding upcoming King adaptations (Pet Semetary, The Talisman, It Part 2, The Tommyknockers, In The Tall Grass and more), read some listener e-mail and preview what the summer holds for the Stephen Kingcast (spoiler alert: I'm back to podcasting on a weekly basis!)"

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3117 321 full Episode 260-Bonus Episode Episode 260-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-260-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-260-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:10:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/c41fadc4-1051-3fc1-9922-3163d6b6fe1c In this episode, originally released on April 3, 2018, I read some listener e-mail and discuss the (at the time) Stephen King news.

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From the original description: 

"Hey guys! This past weekend, news hit that a big-budget adaptation of The Tommyknockers directed by The Conjuring and Insidious director James Wan was being shopped around.  So I decided to share my thoughts on this, along with my thoughts on some news regarding The Stand adaptation.  But because The Tommyknockers is such a maligned and unloved novel, I thought it was important for people to be able to see it in a different light, so I've re-released my review of the book, which isn't without it's flaws, but is jam-packed with wonderful ideas, imagery and chills that make me excited for whatever James Wan (I trust that guy!) has up his sleeve."

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From the original description: 

"Hey guys! This past weekend, news hit that a big-budget adaptation of The Tommyknockers directed by The Conjuring and Insidious director James Wan was being shopped around.  So I decided to share my thoughts on this, along with my thoughts on some news regarding The Stand adaptation.  But because The Tommyknockers is such a maligned and unloved novel, I thought it was important for people to be able to see it in a different light, so I've re-released my review of the book, which isn't without it's flaws, but is jam-packed with wonderful ideas, imagery and chills that make me excited for whatever James Wan (I trust that guy!) has up his sleeve."

]]> Constant Reader false No 1472 320 full Episode 259-Bonus Episode Episode 259-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-259-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-259-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:10:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d1d80188-e0c6-3754-ba13-37b15437b6d0 In this episode, originally published on February 18, 2018, I examine the (at the time) current Stephen King news: 

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From the original description: 

"Happy February, everyone! I just wanted to pop in, say "hi" and give a tour of Stephen King news to get us excited about 2018."

]]> In this episode, originally published on February 18, 2018, I examine the (at the time) current Stephen King news: 

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From the original description: 

"Happy February, everyone! I just wanted to pop in, say "hi" and give a tour of Stephen King news to get us excited about 2018."

]]> Constant Reader false No 2089 319 full Episode 258-Bonus Episode Episode 258-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-258-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-258-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:10:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/2c06a0c5-202f-3471-a81b-1faf27b98a56 In this bonus episode, originally published on May 3, 2017, I analyze the first trailer for The Dark Tower. 

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From the original description:

"At long last, I have finally reached my personal Dark Tower. . .The Dark Tower trailer."

]]> In this bonus episode, originally published on May 3, 2017, I analyze the first trailer for The Dark Tower. 

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From the original description:

"At long last, I have finally reached my personal Dark Tower. . .The Dark Tower trailer."

]]> Constant Reader false No 6055 318 full Episode 257-Bonus Episode Episode 257-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-257-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-257-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:09:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/45f0a506-2dff-3549-b8c1-b13e6e811c40 Please note that this episode originally aired on April 1, 2017. In it, I geek out about the first trailer to the upcoming It adaptation. 

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From the original description: 

"Wow.  I didn't know I was going to be as excited as I currently am about the upcoming It adaptation.  This week was an incredible week to be a fan of Stephen King.  On Tuesday, we were treated to a poster and a tease for a record-smashing trailer that ultimately debuted on Wednesday.  Between the incredible poster and the trailer, my expectations for this movie are now very high.  In this week's episode, I review this past week and break down WHY this trailer is as effective as it is."

 

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From the original description: 

"Wow.  I didn't know I was going to be as excited as I currently am about the upcoming It adaptation.  This week was an incredible week to be a fan of Stephen King.  On Tuesday, we were treated to a poster and a tease for a record-smashing trailer that ultimately debuted on Wednesday.  Between the incredible poster and the trailer, my expectations for this movie are now very high.  In this week's episode, I review this past week and break down WHY this trailer is as effective as it is."

 

]]> Constant Reader false No 3924 317 full Episode 256-Bonus Episode Episode 256-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-256-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-256-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:08:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6e98e141-9a82-3b22-99fa-fb2a0c28b179 Please note that this episode originally aired on March 19, 2017. It focuses primarily on the release of the Dark Tower movie poster and other Stephen King news (at the time).

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From the original description: 

"Hello, everyone!  In this episode, I review the official first poster of The Dark Tower, discuss the passing of Bernie Wrightson and provide an update on the future of the Stephen Kingcast.  This was a spur of the moment recording (because I didn't expect the poster to arrive) so I apologize for the lack of microphone and song intro/outro."

]]> Please note that this episode originally aired on March 19, 2017. It focuses primarily on the release of the Dark Tower movie poster and other Stephen King news (at the time).

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From the original description: 

"Hello, everyone!  In this episode, I review the official first poster of The Dark Tower, discuss the passing of Bernie Wrightson and provide an update on the future of the Stephen Kingcast.  This was a spur of the moment recording (because I didn't expect the poster to arrive) so I apologize for the lack of microphone and song intro/outro."

]]> Constant Reader false No 2508 316 full Episode 255-Gwendy's Button Box Episode 255-Gwendy's Button Box https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-255-gwendys-button-box/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-255-gwendys-button-box/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:07:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/8d15c0e0-6053-39e1-8f22-74680e3a2a30 In this episode, I present my review of King and Chizmar's collaboration, a return to your favorite small town (with an appearance from your favorite Walkin' Dude!): Gwendy's Button Box.

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]]> In this episode, I present my review of King and Chizmar's collaboration, a return to your favorite small town (with an appearance from your favorite Walkin' Dude!): Gwendy's Button Box.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3459 286 full Episode 254-Sleeping Beauties Episode 254-Sleeping Beauties https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-254-sleeping-beauties/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-254-sleeping-beauties/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:06:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/12d43f2d-c9fa-3e32-84cf-9b08a6b74c5b Welcome back, everyone!  I'm sorry about the unexpected hiatus, but I'm back to review King and King's collaboration, the timely Sleeping Beauties.  Enjoy!

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]]> Welcome back, everyone!  I'm sorry about the unexpected hiatus, but I'm back to review King and King's collaboration, the timely Sleeping Beauties.  Enjoy!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4923 285 full Episode 248-Mr. Mercedes, Episodes 7-10 Episode 248-Mr. Mercedes, Episodes 7-10 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-248-mr-mercedes-episodes-7-10/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-248-mr-mercedes-episodes-7-10/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:58:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/c39bac48-4b52-3f51-9c85-dd0733310e63 As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1769 315 full Episode 246-Mr. Mercedes Episodes 3-6 Episode 246-Mr. Mercedes Episodes 3-6 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-246-mr-mercedes-episodes-3-6/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-246-mr-mercedes-episodes-3-6/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:57:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/72f4566b-a33a-363f-8034-8cf6ae9b2277 In this episode, I continue to examine the television adaptation of Mr. Mercedes, reviewing episodes 3-6.  Enjoy! I know I did!

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]]> In this episode, I continue to examine the television adaptation of Mr. Mercedes, reviewing episodes 3-6.  Enjoy! I know I did!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1573 314 full Episode 245-Mr. Mercedes Episode 1-2 Episode 245-Mr. Mercedes Episode 1-2 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-245-mr-mercedes-episode-1-2/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-245-mr-mercedes-episode-1-2/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:56:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/2d67ae0c-0b34-3cf2-aee7-56a1b71e7e49 I have long been on record as a critic of King's Mr. Mercedes trilogy.  So when I heard that David E. Kelly was making a television based on this property, I was less than interested. 

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]]> I have long been on record as a critic of King's Mr. Mercedes trilogy.  So when I heard that David E. Kelly was making a television based on this property, I was less than interested. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4337 313 full Episode 244-End of Watch Episode 244-End of Watch https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-244-end-of-watch/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-244-end-of-watch/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:54:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/28b42a76-f669-37de-b8c2-7934843467be Welcome back, everyone!  As you know, earlier this month, Stephen King concluded his Mercedes Killer trilogy with End of Watch.  As promised, I'm here to review his latest, as well as talk about some Dark Tower movie news.  Come along for the ride!

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]]> Welcome back, everyone!  As you know, earlier this month, Stephen King concluded his Mercedes Killer trilogy with End of Watch.  As promised, I'm here to review his latest, as well as talk about some Dark Tower movie news.  Come along for the ride!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3654 284 full Episode 244-Bonus Episode Episode 244-Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-244-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-244-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:53:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d992939b-03c2-315a-9900-ac6ac297dbe2 Note: This is a bonus episode originally published on July 15, 2016.

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From the original description:

"Hello, everyone!  This week, I take a look at all the recent news surrounding both the Dark Tower and It adaptations!  One thing is for sure: it's a great time to be a Stephen King fan!"

 

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From the original description:

"Hello, everyone!  This week, I take a look at all the recent news surrounding both the Dark Tower and It adaptations!  One thing is for sure: it's a great time to be a Stephen King fan!"

 

]]> Constant Reader false No 2924 312 full Episode 243: Bonus Episode Episode 243: Bonus Episode https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-243-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-243-bonus-episode/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:51:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/c2fdde5b-8b42-3728-b5c9-74c60b18045a Originally published on April 30, 2016, this is a bonus episode that includes Apple Podcast reviews, listener e-mails, Stephen King news and an (at the time) update on the podcast. 

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From the original description: 

"In this week's episode, I read some listener e-mails, iTunes reviews, discuss some recent Dark Tower news, 11.22.63 Easter Eggs, and share a list of 8 Stephen King characters who deserve their own story. But make sure you stick around until the end for the announcement. 

Thanks, everyone! " ]]> Originally published on April 30, 2016, this is a bonus episode that includes Apple Podcast reviews, listener e-mails, Stephen King news and an (at the time) update on the podcast. 

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From the original description: 

"In this week's episode, I read some listener e-mails, iTunes reviews, discuss some recent Dark Tower news, 11.22.63 Easter Eggs, and share a list of 8 Stephen King characters who deserve their own story. But make sure you stick around until the end for the announcement. 

Thanks, everyone! " ]]> Constant Reader false No 4681 311 full Episode 242-Bazaar of Bad Dreams Episode 242-Bazaar of Bad Dreams https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-242-bazaar-of-bad-dreams/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-242-bazaar-of-bad-dreams/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:51:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/5d81a24c-115b-39ee-8136-6a8742335ed0 In this episode, I review the stellar new collection of short stories, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. Which stories stand out? Which ones fall flat? Do any rise to the top SK stories of all time? 

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]]> In this episode, I review the stellar new collection of short stories, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. Which stories stand out? Which ones fall flat? Do any rise to the top SK stories of all time? 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3297 310 full Episode 240-Finder's Keepers Episode 240-Finder's Keepers https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-240-finders-keepers/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-240-finders-keepers/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:50:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d282691a-de5e-32f6-84a0-d7c569282d4e How does King's follow up to Mr. Mercedes hold up? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> How does King's follow up to Mr. Mercedes hold up? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1536 283 full Episode 239-The Ending of Revival Episode 239-The Ending of Revival https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-238-the-ending-of-revival/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-238-the-ending-of-revival/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:49:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f17a8906-f1d2-35de-8546-f632bc9fd548 It's alive! It's alive! This podcast is alive, and it's here to talk about the ending to one of King's latest, the 2014 release of Revival. 

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]]> It's alive! It's alive! This podcast is alive, and it's here to talk about the ending to one of King's latest, the 2014 release of Revival. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1214 282 full Episode 238-Revival Episode 238-Revival https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-238-revival/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-238-revival/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:49:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/2a9f8efa-8e7d-36b8-a7fa-b2af504ae420 On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Stephen King released his electric newest novel, Revival! Check out this week's review to hear my thoughts!

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]]> On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Stephen King released his electric newest novel, Revival! Check out this week's review to hear my thoughts!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5774 281 full Episode 237-The Ending of Mr. Mercedes Episode 237-The Ending of Mr. Mercedes https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-237-the-ending-of-mr-mercedes/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-237-the-ending-of-mr-mercedes/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:46:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/2a0336fc-2f0b-30b5-b157-fce785fd472c Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Mr. Mercedes!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Mr. Mercedes!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1447 362 full Episode 236-Mr. Mercedes Episode 236-Mr. Mercedes https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-236-mr-mercedes/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-236-mr-mercedes/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:46:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/a34977fc-0305-31fb-b3f6-9a72dc726f99 The question we should be asking ourselves with Mr. Mercedes is, "Is King playing a metatextual game with us when presenting the character of Brady or did he unknowingly create the most derivative villain of all time?"  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> The question we should be asking ourselves with Mr. Mercedes is, "Is King playing a metatextual game with us when presenting the character of Brady or did he unknowingly create the most derivative villain of all time?"  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2101 280 full Episode 235-Mike Flanagan's Dr. Sleep (2019) Episode 235-Mike Flanagan's Dr. Sleep (2019) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-235-mike-flanagans-dr-sleep-2019/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-235-mike-flanagans-dr-sleep-2019/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:45:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/c9f7c852-be9d-357e-a358-ff38b8c78784 It's a week late, but better late than never! Here are all my thoughts on Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep!  For additional thoughts on Doctor Sleep, make sure you check out my review of King's 2013 novel.

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]]> It's a week late, but better late than never! Here are all my thoughts on Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep!  For additional thoughts on Doctor Sleep, make sure you check out my review of King's 2013 novel.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4742 309 full Episode 234-The Ending of Doctor Sleep Episode 234-The Ending of Doctor Sleep https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-234-the-ending-of-doctor-sleep/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-234-the-ending-of-doctor-sleep/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:44:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/c497fb27-2840-372e-a01a-b4d77131a7b2 Hello, everyone! With this episode, I talk about how King concludes not only Doctor Sleep, but The Shining as well.

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]]> Hello, everyone! With this episode, I talk about how King concludes not only Doctor Sleep, but The Shining as well.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1958 279 full Episode 233-Doctor Sleep Episode 233-Doctor Sleep https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-233-doctor-sleep/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-233-doctor-sleep/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:43:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d1688507-a976-3e47-9e00-8dddeeee369f With Doctor Sleep, King returns to the world he immortalized in the pages of The Shining.  

Dipping back to popular wells is always a tricky decision to make.

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]]> With Doctor Sleep, King returns to the world he immortalized in the pages of The Shining.  

Dipping back to popular wells is always a tricky decision to make.

The question we should be asking is, "Was it the right one?" Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5125 278 full Episode 232-The Ending of Joyland Episode 232-The Ending of Joyland https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-232-the-ending-of-joyland/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-232-the-ending-of-joyland/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:41:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b6d16a2b-dca4-3994-8fac-2bc75d9f0447 Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Joyland!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Joyland!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 918 361 full Episode 231-Joyland Episode 231-Joyland https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-231-joyland/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-231-joyland/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:41:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9a147109-ff80-3b3f-a8f6-9fcb957a9a77 In 2013, Stephen King released a wonderful little book about the first steps into adulthood, heartbreak, love, friendship and carnies set against the backdrop of a coastal amusement park.  Here, King is able to speak about a time period (early twenties) that he hasn't really tackled before with mesmerizing honesty and clarity.

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]]> In 2013, Stephen King released a wonderful little book about the first steps into adulthood, heartbreak, love, friendship and carnies set against the backdrop of a coastal amusement park.  Here, King is able to speak about a time period (early twenties) that he hasn't really tackled before with mesmerizing honesty and clarity.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1957 277 full Episode 230-The Wind Through The Keyhole Episode 230-The Wind Through The Keyhole https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-230-the-wind-through-the-keyhole/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-230-the-wind-through-the-keyhole/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:40:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/84a81234-c1f1-3ec6-9507-7ba559fde51d I don't think any of us expected a return to Mid-World, but I'm not complaining!  Though the journey might be over, All-World is a large and mysterious, and I want to spend more time there.  And that's exactly what we get with this episode!

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]]> I don't think any of us expected a return to Mid-World, but I'm not complaining!  Though the journey might be over, All-World is a large and mysterious, and I want to spend more time there.  And that's exactly what we get with this episode!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3996 276 full Episode 229-11/22/63 Episode 8 Episode 229-11/22/63 Episode 8 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-229-112263-episode-8/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-229-112263-episode-8/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:39:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9ca6c9c8-d4c2-30cf-8750-5893c4ded992 In this episode, I review the final episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> In this episode, I review the final episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4189 308 full Episode 228-11/22/63 Episode 7 Episode 228-11/22/63 Episode 7 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-228-112263-episode-7/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-228-112263-episode-7/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:38:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/eee61124-d355-39e9-80f8-31e567899dcc In this episode, I review the seventh episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> In this episode, I review the seventh episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1970 307 full Episode 227-11/22/63 Episode 6 Episode 227-11/22/63 Episode 6 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-227-112263-episode-6/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-227-112263-episode-6/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:37:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ba17d3ab-cc09-3b1c-b661-f026870fcf96 In this episode, I review the sixth episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> In this episode, I review the sixth episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1495 306 full Episode 226-11/22/63 Episode 5 Episode 226-11/22/63 Episode 5 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-226-112263-episode-5/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-226-112263-episode-5/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:36:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f6ad56d5-7f7a-3a26-ab3b-bb93414e25c5 In this episode, I review the fifth episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> In this episode, I review the fifth episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1532 305 full Episode 225-11/22/63 Episode 4 Episode 225-11/22/63 Episode 4 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-225-112263-episode-4/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-225-112263-episode-4/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:35:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6ce51a21-aa77-35d3-a58a-8813b0a951ea In this episode, I review the fourth episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> In this episode, I review the fourth episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2542 304 full Episode 224-11/22/63 Episode 3 Episode 224-11/22/63 Episode 3 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-224-112263-episode-3/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-224-112263-episode-3/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:34:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/8b0e3859-2aa4-33fd-8f34-5072fa922e1c In this episode, I review the third episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> In this episode, I review the third episode of Hulu's 11/22/63.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3409 303 full Episode 221-The Ending of 11/22/63 Episode 221-The Ending of 11/22/63 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-221-the-ending-of-112263/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-221-the-ending-of-112263/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:30:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/90d842ea-e15a-34b3-ba04-dadb73b625db Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of 11/22/63!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of 11/22/63!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1500 360 full Episode 220-11/22/63 Episode 220-11/22/63 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-220-112263/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-220-112263/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:30:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/55cb8425-c5b4-35a9-8578-1df0f8240371 Get your tissues ready for this one, guys.  

11/22/63 was a major surprise to anyone thinking they were going to get a novel JUST about time travel and changing the course of history.  

I don't think any of us expected the romance that King gave us.  

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]]> Get your tissues ready for this one, guys.  

11/22/63 was a major surprise to anyone thinking they were going to get a novel JUST about time travel and changing the course of history.  

I don't think any of us expected the romance that King gave us.  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 6121 275 full Episode 219-Zak Hilditch's 1922 (2017) Episode 219-Zak Hilditch's 1922 (2017) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-219-zak-hilditchs-1922-2017/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-219-zak-hilditchs-1922-2017/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:29:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/c3b1a75b-8c82-3204-91d0-bc3fc42c7230 Welcome back, everyone! Last night, 1922 dropped on Netflix, and I'm back again to give all my thoughts on King's latest adaptation. 

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! Last night, 1922 dropped on Netflix, and I'm back again to give all my thoughts on King's latest adaptation. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3067 302 full Episode 217-Peter Askin's A Good Marriage (2014) Episode 217-Peter Askin's A Good Marriage (2014) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-217-peter-askins-a-good-marriage-2014/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-217-peter-askins-a-good-marriage-2014/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:27:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/02b9172a-0732-3567-b783-8217363eff33 Yikes.

]]> Yikes.

]]> Constant Reader false No 1508 274 full Episode 216-Full Dark, No Stars Episode 216-Full Dark, No Stars https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-216-full-dark-no-stars/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-216-full-dark-no-stars/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:26:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3e3a0363-5323-3fe7-8b22-32cf963c5944 In this week's episode, I look at King's deliciously dark collection of novellas, Full Dark, No Stars.  How does it fare to his previous works?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> In this week's episode, I look at King's deliciously dark collection of novellas, Full Dark, No Stars.  How does it fare to his previous works?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3915 273 full Episode 215-Under the Dome Ending Episode 215-Under the Dome Ending https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-215-under-the-dome-ending/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-215-under-the-dome-ending/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:25:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/1889d6d7-3289-3c9d-8167-02fbf558bc57 Welcome back! Let's talk about the universally maligned ending to Under the Dome. Does it deserve the critical reputation that it's garnered since its publication? Find out in this episode. 

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]]> Welcome back! Let's talk about the universally maligned ending to Under the Dome. Does it deserve the critical reputation that it's garnered since its publication? Find out in this episode. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1808 272 full Episode 214-Under The Dome Episode 214-Under The Dome https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-214-under-the-dome/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-214-under-the-dome/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:24:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/7d54d94a-176b-37bd-aa64-f7f9ab9638dd In this week's review, I examine what very well be one of King's greatest of all time, Under the Dome.  Not to be confused with the CBS series, or the plot of the Simpon movie, the novel is a masterful examination of small towns and politics on both the global and municipal scale.

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]]> In this week's review, I examine what very well be one of King's greatest of all time, Under the Dome.  Not to be confused with the CBS series, or the plot of the Simpon movie, the novel is a masterful examination of small towns and politics on both the global and municipal scale.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4742 271 full Episode 213-Just After Sunset (Part Two) Episode 213-Just After Sunset (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-213-just-after-sunset-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-213-just-after-sunset-part-two/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:23:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3ec72c5d-0bb2-32c3-b755-be47993ca32e Welcome back, everyone! In this week, I share all my thoughts on the remaining short stories from Just After Sunset!

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! In this week, I share all my thoughts on the remaining short stories from Just After Sunset!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1926 270 full Episode 212-Just After Sunset (Part One) Episode 212-Just After Sunset (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-212-just-after-sunset-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-212-just-after-sunset-part-one/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:22:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e024a4dd-5b8f-3e23-945c-23ba00d959a7 In this week of The Stephen Kingcast, I take a look at King's short story collection, Just After Sunset, which might include his greatest short story of all time: N.  

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]]> In this week of The Stephen Kingcast, I take a look at King's short story collection, Just After Sunset, which might include his greatest short story of all time: N.  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4034 269 full Episode 211-The Ending of Duma Key Episode 211-The Ending of Duma Key https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-211-the-ending-of-duma-key/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-211-the-ending-of-duma-key/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:20:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/2598b90a-537d-307c-b697-46e510f9349d Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Duma Key!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Duma Key!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2300 359 full Episode 210-Duma Key Episode 210-Duma Key https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-210-duma-key/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-210-duma-key/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:20:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/bc1850af-45db-3b9d-92e3-f67731b9c0f8 Just recently, I examined a novel that King claims is his best, a claim that I strongly disagree with.  

However, it does serve as half of an effective one-two punch that is followed by Duma Key.  What does Stephen King have to say about fatherhood, fathers and daughters, second chances and artistry?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Just recently, I examined a novel that King claims is his best, a claim that I strongly disagree with.  

However, it does serve as half of an effective one-two punch that is followed by Duma Key.  What does Stephen King have to say about fatherhood, fathers and daughters, second chances and artistry?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2300 268 full Episode 206-The Ending of Lisey's Story Episode 206-The Ending of Lisey's Story https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-206-the-ending-of-liseys-story/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-206-the-ending-of-liseys-story/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:16:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/afddcd88-f7de-30c3-bab0-9e616bc88d55 Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Lisey's Story!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Lisey's Story!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1341 358 full Episode 205-Lisey's Story Episode 205-Lisey's Story https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-205-liseys-story/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-205-liseys-story/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:15:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/85e90ded-db7b-351e-b585-7cb85bc94c6c With Lisey's Story, King published what he calls his best novel.

That's a bold statement to make.  

While one can certainly see why it would be his most personal, does Lisey's Story really hold up to the mantle of being his best?

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]]> With Lisey's Story, King published what he calls his best novel.

That's a bold statement to make.  

While one can certainly see why it would be his most personal, does Lisey's Story really hold up to the mantle of being his best?

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4095 267 full Episode 204-Tod Williams' Cell (2016) Episode 204-Tod Williams' Cell (2016) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-204-tod-williams-cell-2016/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-204-tod-williams-cell-2016/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:14:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/044fa583-55e6-3e6e-810c-b1ae74c3d2dc The novel Cell is an interesting zombie tale that takes your cellphone and turns it into the most dangerous object ever put in human hands (sadly, you don't need a Stephen King story for that statement to be true). While the novel itself is uneven zombie thriller with a sci-fi edge, it still has the beating heart of King as a storyteller. 

What happens when you keep the story but lose the storyteller? You become a shambling corpse of a movie starring John Cusak and Samuel L Jackson.  

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]]> The novel Cell is an interesting zombie tale that takes your cellphone and turns it into the most dangerous object ever put in human hands (sadly, you don't need a Stephen King story for that statement to be true). While the novel itself is uneven zombie thriller with a sci-fi edge, it still has the beating heart of King as a storyteller. 

What happens when you keep the story but lose the storyteller? You become a shambling corpse of a movie starring John Cusak and Samuel L Jackson.  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2609 266 full Episode 203-The Ending of Cell Episode 203-The Ending of Cell https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-203-the-ending-of-cell/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-203-the-ending-of-cell/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:12:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ac76bab9-0ce9-3659-bf74-bebfb65d8cf6 Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Cell!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Cell!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 607 357 full Episode 202-Cell Episode 202-Cell https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-202-cell/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-202-cell/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:12:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/5dbd9f3a-265a-341f-912e-9b727c22a4e1 With Cell, critics claimed this was Stephen King's return to horror.

What we have certainly sounds like classic King: an every day object/concept spun into a nightmarish tale.  

However, released in the midst of the early 2000s zombie wave that began with 28 Days Later, Dawn of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead, does Cell really have that much to say?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> With Cell, critics claimed this was Stephen King's return to horror.

What we have certainly sounds like classic King: an every day object/concept spun into a nightmarish tale.  

However, released in the midst of the early 2000s zombie wave that began with 28 Days Later, Dawn of the Dead, Shaun of the Dead, does Cell really have that much to say?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3436 265 full Episode 201-The Colorado Kid Episode 201-The Colorado Kid https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-201-the-colorado-kid/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-201-the-colorado-kid/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:11:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/51d6b1e8-a2df-3e70-97de-79eff5d040d0 Well here it is! After many requests, I'm finally giving you my thoughts on The Colorado Kid! Enjoy!

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]]> Well here it is! After many requests, I'm finally giving you my thoughts on The Colorado Kid! Enjoy!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2655 264 full Episode 199-Nikolaj Arcel's The Dark Tower (2017) Episode 199-Nikolaj Arcel's The Dark Tower (2017) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-199-nikolaj-arcels-the-dark-tower-2017/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-199-nikolaj-arcels-the-dark-tower-2017/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:04:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/22b3ac0a-796d-36b3-9d22-ffd70cfe6d9b After all these years.  After all these centuries. . .The Dark Tower (movie).  I have a feeling that my review of The Dark Tower will be more memorable than the film itself. 

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]]> After all these years.  After all these centuries. . .The Dark Tower (movie).  I have a feeling that my review of The Dark Tower will be more memorable than the film itself. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 9010 301 full Episode 194-Bonus: Top 10 Dark Tower Moments Episode 194-Bonus: Top 10 Dark Tower Moments https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-184-bonus-top-10-dark-tower-moments/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-184-bonus-top-10-dark-tower-moments/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:04:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f402aeaf-75ff-3eb1-84c2-5b722169491f Let's head back to Mid-World and determine the top moments from the Dark Tower saga!

]]> Let's head back to Mid-World and determine the top moments from the Dark Tower saga!

]]> Constant Reader false No 1729 300 full Episode 190-The Ending of The Dark Tower Episode 190-The Ending of The Dark Tower https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-190-the-ending-of-the-dark-tower/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-190-the-ending-of-the-dark-tower/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:58:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3c96eac2-66e1-3e77-9453-28578fb8837d Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Dark Tower!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Dark Tower!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2221 356 full Episode 189-The Dark Tower (Part Two) Episode 189-The Dark Tower (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-189-the-dark-tower-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-189-the-dark-tower-part-two/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:58:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/cae72181-1dec-385b-beb2-877855587bb1 With this episode, our journey to The Dark Tower concludes.

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]]> With this episode, our journey to The Dark Tower concludes.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 6283 263 full Episode 188-The Dark Tower (Part One) Episode 188-The Dark Tower (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-188-the-dark-tower-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-188-the-dark-tower-part-one/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:57:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/23976846-beb4-362a-9175-f79b009c30c8 Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen!  In this week's episode, the first of a two part review, I analyze the strengths and weaknesses of King's swan song of Mid-World and his decades long story of the Gunslinger's quest to reach the fabled Dark Tower.

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]]> Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen!  In this week's episode, the first of a two part review, I analyze the strengths and weaknesses of King's swan song of Mid-World and his decades long story of the Gunslinger's quest to reach the fabled Dark Tower.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5879 262 full Episode 187-The Ending of Song of Susannah Episode 187-The Ending of Song of Susannah https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-187-the-ending-of-song-of-susannah/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-187-the-ending-of-song-of-susannah/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:55:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/7b09e172-2c96-3ba0-afa6-0e5bf75da99c Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Song of Susannah!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Song of Susannah!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1292 355 full Episode 186-Song of Susannah Episode 186-Song of Susannah https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-186-song-of-susannah/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-186-song-of-susannah/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:55:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3ad877d9-1ea3-34f6-ba4d-4031fe1b8555 This week's episode continues my examination of the last leg of the journey to the Dark Tower with Song of Susannah.

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]]> This week's episode continues my examination of the last leg of the journey to the Dark Tower with Song of Susannah.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4604 261 full Episode 185-The Ending of Wolves of the Calla Episode 185-The Ending of Wolves of the Calla https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-185-the-ending-of-wolves-of-the-callah/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-185-the-ending-of-wolves-of-the-callah/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:54:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/03ed0d07-adc5-39b5-bf5c-a020f7219f7a Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Wolves of the Calla!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Wolves of the Calla!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2174 354 full Episode 184-Wolves of the Calla Episode 184-Wolves of the Calla https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-184-wolves-of-the-calla/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-184-wolves-of-the-calla/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:53:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6d6bd290-0416-3ef6-a5dc-a9584bce1211 In this week's episode, I begin the final stretch of our journey to the Dark Tower.  With the publication of the Wolves of the Calla, King began an unprecedented back-to-back-to-back book release that completed the long running series.  The first Dark Tower novel since near death experience, Wolves of the Calla stands as a dividing line that marks the different eras of the Dark Tower series.  How does it hold up?  Is it worthy of the previous entries?  Are you ready, everyone?  The end begins now.

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]]> In this week's episode, I begin the final stretch of our journey to the Dark Tower.  With the publication of the Wolves of the Calla, King began an unprecedented back-to-back-to-back book release that completed the long running series.  The first Dark Tower novel since near death experience, Wolves of the Calla stands as a dividing line that marks the different eras of the Dark Tower series.  How does it hold up?  Is it worthy of the previous entries?  Are you ready, everyone?  The end begins now.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 8425 260 full Episode 181-Mikael Hafstrom's 1408 (2007) Episode 181-Mikael Hafstrom's 1408 (2007) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-181-mikael-hafstroms-1408-2007/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-181-mikael-hafstroms-1408-2007/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:50:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/bc867635-9a6b-346f-9d76-31cb5814c209 Hello, everyone and welcome back to this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast.  This week, I review the John Cusak, Samuel L Jackson thriller, 1408.

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]]> Hello, everyone and welcome back to this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast.  This week, I review the John Cusak, Samuel L Jackson thriller, 1408.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1594 259 full Episode 179-Little Sisters of Eluria and Everything's Eventual Episode 179-Little Sisters of Eluria and Everything's Eventual https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-179-little-sisters-of-eluria-and-everythings-eventual/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-179-little-sisters-of-eluria-and-everythings-eventual/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:48:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/2ce7e7e5-fa43-351f-b051-da0c5f18f500 Hello, everyone and welcome to the Stephen Kingcast.  In this week's review, I take a look a the two Dark Tower related entries in his short story collection, Everything's Eventual: "The Little Sisters of Eluria" and "Everything's Eventual."  Please be warned that Dark Tower spoilers are ON for this review.

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]]> Hello, everyone and welcome to the Stephen Kingcast.  In this week's review, I take a look a the two Dark Tower related entries in his short story collection, Everything's Eventual: "The Little Sisters of Eluria" and "Everything's Eventual."  Please be warned that Dark Tower spoilers are ON for this review.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1737 258 full Episode 178-Everything's Eventual (Part Two) Episode 178-Everything's Eventual (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-178-everythings-eventual-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-178-everythings-eventual-part-two/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:47:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/dd27a0b0-d66a-39f2-8a43-ffb5c2519e5c Hidy, ho, everyone!  I'm back with a follow up review to my previous episode of Everything's Eventual!  Enjoy!

This week I take a look at Stephen King's short story collection of the early 2000s, Everything's Eventual.  How does it fare compared to his other short story collections?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Hidy, ho, everyone!  I'm back with a follow up review to my previous episode of Everything's Eventual!  Enjoy!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1621 257 full Episode 177-Everything's Eventual (Part One) Episode 177-Everything's Eventual (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-177-everythings-eventual-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-177-everythings-eventual-part-one/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:46:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/936ddb44-8e8c-398d-b6fe-59d1e9339d83 This week I take a look at Stephen King's short story collection of the early 2000s, Everything's Eventual.  How does it fare compared to his other short story collections?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> This week I take a look at Stephen King's short story collection of the early 2000s, Everything's Eventual.  How does it fare compared to his other short story collections?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2384 256 full Episode 175-From a Buck 8 Episode 175-From a Buck 8 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-175-from-a-buck-8/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-175-from-a-buck-8/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:44:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/de5fe115-ef8e-3d87-b97e-f069582f56c9 In this week's episode, I examine Stephen King's OTHER evil car story, From A Buick 8.  What does this story tell us about loss and moving on?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> In this week's episode, I examine Stephen King's OTHER evil car story, From A Buick 8.  What does this story tell us about loss and moving on?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3382 255 full Episode 174-Bonus: Black House, Dark Tower Episode 174-Bonus: Black House, Dark Tower https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-174-bonus-black-house-dark-tower/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-174-bonus-black-house-dark-tower/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:43:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/047dc4e3-8fc5-380c-b6eb-bac85e37e63c In this week's bonus episode, I examine the relationship between Black House and the Dark Tower series.  What does this novel tell us about the Crimson King?  The Breakers?  End-World?  Do the pieces presented to us in this novel fit into the final Dark Tower novels?  Find out this week!

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]]> In this week's bonus episode, I examine the relationship between Black House and the Dark Tower series.  What does this novel tell us about the Crimson King?  The Breakers?  End-World?  Do the pieces presented to us in this novel fit into the final Dark Tower novels?  Find out this week!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1130 254 full Episode 173-The Ending of Black House Episode 173-The Ending of Black House https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-173-the-ending-of-black-house/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-173-the-ending-of-black-house/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:41:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9bed60c0-a812-3fdc-8ac8-2a426f062cff Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Black House!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Black House!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 716 353 full Episode 172-Black House Episode 172-Black House https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-172-black-house/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-172-black-house/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:41:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0b1665b4-12cd-348f-9e16-1d4e58b297d7 Right here and now we flip back into the Territories to check back in with the boy hero from The Talisman, now all grown up and destined once more to use his abilities to save a life, this time the life of a young child who has his own abilities, ones that will be used to destroy not just the Territories, but the entire universe.  Today, ladies and gentlemen, we revisit Black House, the novel that is not only the sequel to the much beloved The Talisman, but also an extraordinary entry in the Dark Tower saga.

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]]> Right here and now we flip back into the Territories to check back in with the boy hero from The Talisman, now all grown up and destined once more to use his abilities to save a life, this time the life of a young child who has his own abilities, ones that will be used to destroy not just the Territories, but the entire universe.  Today, ladies and gentlemen, we revisit Black House, the novel that is not only the sequel to the much beloved The Talisman, but also an extraordinary entry in the Dark Tower saga.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 6238 253 full Episode 171-Lawrence Kasdan's Dreamcatcher (2003) Episode 171-Lawrence Kasdan's Dreamcatcher (2003) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-171-lawrence-kasdans-dreamcatcher-2003/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-171-lawrence-kasdans-dreamcatcher-2003/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:40:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/94928f08-41a9-3c96-bbf8-896e62f003e6 Damian Lewis. Jason Lee.  Timothy Olyphant. Tom Jane.  Donnie Wahlberg. Tom Sizemore. Morgan Freaking Freeman. Written by William Goldman.

Directed by the writer of The Empire Strikes Back, Lawrence Kasdan.  This might be the most amount of talent ever included in a Stephen King movie.

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]]> Damian Lewis. Jason Lee.  Timothy Olyphant. Tom Jane.  Donnie Wahlberg. Tom Sizemore. Morgan Freaking Freeman. Written by William Goldman.

Directed by the writer of The Empire Strikes Back, Lawrence Kasdan.  This might be the most amount of talent ever included in a Stephen King movie.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2072 252 full Episode 170-The Ending of Dreamcatcher Episode 170-The Ending of Dreamcatcher https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-170-the-ending-of-dreamcatcher/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-170-the-ending-of-dreamcatcher/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:38:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ad47da53-b5a9-366e-af13-e356b95c103e Scooby-Dooby Doo! Where are you?

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]]> Scooby-Dooby Doo! Where are you?

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1251 352 full Episode 169-Dreamcatcher Episode 169-Dreamcatcher https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-169-dreamcatcher/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-169-dreamcatcher/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:38:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/5eb3c4b4-7846-3710-9cd6-5fefe99eb977 Childhood friends.  An extraterrestrial threat.  Derry, Maine.  There's no reason why this shouldn't have been anything other than awesome.  In a story that comprised psychics v. aliens, four friends go camping only to become embroiled in an intergalactic battle between invading aliens and an out of control army colonel.  What went wrong?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Childhood friends.  An extraterrestrial threat.  Derry, Maine.  There's no reason why this shouldn't have been anything other than awesome.  In a story that comprised psychics v. aliens, four friends go camping only to become embroiled in an intergalactic battle between invading aliens and an out of control army colonel.  What went wrong?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 7109 251 full Episode 168-Scott Hicks' Hearts In Atlantis (2001) Episode 168-Scott Hicks' Hearts In Atlantis (2001) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-168-scott-hicks-hearts-in-atlantis-2001/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-168-scott-hicks-hearts-in-atlantis-2001/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:37:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9f84f920-7385-3598-ba6d-6aeebae97607 Anthony Hopkins makes his Stephen King debut in the adaptation of "Low Men in Yellow Coats", his introductory entry in the Hearts In Atlantis collection.  The novella tackled abandonment, rape, the end of childhood, young love, corruption of the innocent, determination of the human spirit, and the strength to continue fighting the system.  Can the movie successfully convey these themes?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Anthony Hopkins makes his Stephen King debut in the adaptation of "Low Men in Yellow Coats", his introductory entry in the Hearts In Atlantis collection.  The novella tackled abandonment, rape, the end of childhood, young love, corruption of the innocent, determination of the human spirit, and the strength to continue fighting the system.  Can the movie successfully convey these themes?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1785 250 full Episode 167-Bonus: Low Men in Yellow Coats Episode 167-Bonus: Low Men in Yellow Coats https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-167-bonus-low-men-in-yellow-coats/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-167-bonus-low-men-in-yellow-coats/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:36:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/76405fab-655b-387f-94ae-983152f170d3 In this week's bonus episode, I take time getting to know the Can-Toi, introduced to us in the pages of Hearts in Atlantis as the Low Men as well as RF's role in the influence of a generation.

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]]> In this week's bonus episode, I take time getting to know the Can-Toi, introduced to us in the pages of Hearts in Atlantis as the Low Men as well as RF's role in the influence of a generation.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 885 249 full Episode 166-Hearts In Atlantis Episode 166-Hearts In Atlantis https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-166-hearts-in-atlantis/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-166-hearts-in-atlantis/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:35:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/a59175ba-3925-3a37-a486-f6fcf159e385 Stephen King's latest novella collection details the rise and fall of an entire generation. Unlike his previous collections, the stories within Hearts In Atlantis serve as interconnected vignettes that spotlight various moments in the life of the baby boomer generation.  Does he succeed?  And how does it fit into the Dark Tower?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Stephen King's latest novella collection details the rise and fall of an entire generation. Unlike his previous collections, the stories within Hearts In Atlantis serve as interconnected vignettes that spotlight various moments in the life of the baby boomer generation.  Does he succeed?  And how does it fit into the Dark Tower?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 6349 248 full Episode 165-The Ending of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Episode 165-The Ending of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-165-the-ending-of-the-girl-who-loved-tom-gordon/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-165-the-ending-of-the-girl-who-loved-tom-gordon/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:33:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/da8c5896-fc08-3b2e-8fae-ea88b42acc56 Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 721 351 full Episode 164-The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Episode 164-The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-164-the-girl-who-loved-tom-gordon/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-164-the-girl-who-loved-tom-gordon/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:33:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e28928da-6a7c-3a60-bdd7-dfab143d110a In this week's episode, I take a look at the little book that could about the little girl that could, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. In a few hundred pages, King crafts a harrowing tale of nine year old girl who demonstrates more bravery than any character in any of his works.

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]]> In this week's episode, I take a look at the little book that could about the little girl that could, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. In a few hundred pages, King crafts a harrowing tale of nine year old girl who demonstrates more bravery than any character in any of his works.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2913 247 full Episode 161-The Ending of Bag of Bones Episode 161-The Ending of Bag of Bones https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-161-the-ending-of-bag-of-bones/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-161-the-ending-of-bag-of-bones/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:29:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0f576a9c-971e-3693-ba51-f207160af925 Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Bag of Bones!

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]]> Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Bag of Bones!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1554 350 full Episode 160-Bag of Bones Episode 160-Bag of Bones https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-160-bag-of-bones/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-160-bag-of-bones/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:29:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/36a5bb18-dfe3-364f-b56a-b3ee0c56a269 King steps away from the larger than life concepts that he'd been exploring in the mid nineties to dive into an introspective look at love, loss and legacy.  It's his turn at the Gothic ghost story, a haunting love story: Bag of Bones.

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]]> King steps away from the larger than life concepts that he'd been exploring in the mid nineties to dive into an introspective look at love, loss and legacy.  It's his turn at the Gothic ghost story, a haunting love story: Bag of Bones.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4148 246 full Episode 159-Bonus: Witches and Wizardry Episode 159-Bonus: Witches and Wizardry https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-159-bonus-witches-and-wizardry/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-159-bonus-witches-and-wizardry/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:28:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0167693d-4e04-37d5-9fea-821de9037e63 Stick around for Dark Tower goodness!

Wizard and Glass is a lynchpin text in the greater Dark Tower series. Pulling in new elements of lore recently introduced from Insomnia, visiting the post Captain Trips America from The Stand complete with your favorite Walkin' Dude, Randall Flagg, and more. 

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]]> Stick around for Dark Tower goodness!

Wizard and Glass is a lynchpin text in the greater Dark Tower series. Pulling in new elements of lore recently introduced from Insomnia, visiting the post Captain Trips America from The Stand complete with your favorite Walkin' Dude, Randall Flagg, and more. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1854 245 full Episode 158-The Ending of Wizard and Glass Episode 158-The Ending of Wizard and Glass https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-158-the-ending-of-wizard-and-glass/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-158-the-ending-of-wizard-and-glass/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:26:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/36a37996-a1df-34c7-821f-d154a6116a06 How would we rate the ending of Wizard and Glass? Is it a meaningful conclusion? Or just a man behind the curtain? Find out this week on The Stephen Kingcast. 

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]]> How would we rate the ending of Wizard and Glass? Is it a meaningful conclusion? Or just a man behind the curtain? Find out this week on The Stephen Kingcast. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1318 349 full Episode 157-Wizard and Glass (Part Two) Episode 157-Wizard and Glass (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-157-wizard-and-glass-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-157-wizard-and-glass-part-two/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:26:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f00f2bd8-6ffe-3956-9c23-25d82b77e1fd Please note this is the second part of a two part review.

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]]> Please note this is the second part of a two part review.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4708 244 full Episode 156-Wizard and Glass (Part One) Episode 156-Wizard and Glass (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-156-wizard-and-glass-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-156-wizard-and-glass-part-one/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:25:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/2da65274-cd28-3d7e-9858-e17d636b3663 Somewhere over the rainbow. . .is Stephen King's fourth entry of his Dark Tower series, The Wizard and Glass.  Signaling the pinnacle of a creative height of Stephen King's career, Wizard and Glass serves as a highlight to the Dark Tower saga. Detailing the most formative point of Roland Deschain's life, we learn how the boy became the man we know him to be.  Is this novel as great as many DT fans think it is?  Find out this week in this two part review of Wizard and Glass!

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]]> Somewhere over the rainbow. . .is Stephen King's fourth entry of his Dark Tower series, The Wizard and Glass.  Signaling the pinnacle of a creative height of Stephen King's career, Wizard and Glass serves as a highlight to the Dark Tower saga. Detailing the most formative point of Roland Deschain's life, we learn how the boy became the man we know him to be.  Is this novel as great as many DT fans think it is?  Find out this week in this two part review of Wizard and Glass!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3702 243 full Episode 154-The Ending of Desperation Episode 154-The Ending of Desperation https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-154-the-ending-of-desperation/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-154-the-ending-of-desperation/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:22:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/33b5aec0-58b6-3017-bd24-dbe386fc5538 Tak! Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Desperation!

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]]> Tak! Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Desperation!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 934 348 full Episode 153-Desperation Episode 153-Desperation https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-153-desperation/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-153-desperation/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:21:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f1002af3-ea27-3104-9664-16ddf6f237b5 Tak! In September of 1996, Stephen King published two novels on the same day.  One was published under the pen name Richard Bachman I'm a wolf and the other, under his own publishing name, is the terrifying novel about faith v. despair in a small desert town: Desperation.  How does it fare?  Find out here at the Stephen Kingcast! Mi him en tow!

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]]> Tak! In September of 1996, Stephen King published two novels on the same day.  One was published under the pen name Richard Bachman I'm a wolf and the other, under his own publishing name, is the terrifying novel about faith v. despair in a small desert town: Desperation.  How does it fare?  Find out here at the Stephen Kingcast! Mi him en tow!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4675 242 full Episode 152-The Ending of The Regulators Episode 152-The Ending of The Regulators https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-152-the-ending-of-the-regulators/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-152-the-ending-of-the-regulators/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:20:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d4d22737-3e49-37d6-93ea-4c2f670de892 Let's review the conclusion of The Regulators. Hey, I'll find any excuse to talk about this book. No one else does!

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]]> Let's review the conclusion of The Regulators. Hey, I'll find any excuse to talk about this book. No one else does!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1337 347 full Episode 151-The Regulators Episode 151-The Regulators https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-151-the-regulators/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-151-the-regulators/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:20:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ddc8e848-1cdb-3071-a121-5519bab32ba0 This week, I examine Stephen King's most underrated novel, The Regulators. Published on the same day as Desperation, this entry, under the pen name Richard Bachman, is one of King's most high concept novels.  Perfectly skewering suburban life as well as offering up commentary on living with a difficult child, The Regulators is an action sci-fi with satirical horror elements that combine to make this novel  an incredibly imaginative journey.

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]]> This week, I examine Stephen King's most underrated novel, The Regulators. Published on the same day as Desperation, this entry, under the pen name Richard Bachman, is one of King's most high concept novels.  Perfectly skewering suburban life as well as offering up commentary on living with a difficult child, The Regulators is an action sci-fi with satirical horror elements that combine to make this novel  an incredibly imaginative journey.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4275 241 full Episode 150-Frank Darabon's The Green Mile (1999) Episode 150-Frank Darabon's The Green Mile (1999) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-150-frank-darabons-the-green-mile-1999/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-150-frank-darabons-the-green-mile-1999/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:19:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/cd2af27e-fc4c-3b27-b145-b5f0f1ab0539 This week I take another stroll down The Green Mile, examining Frank Darabont's cinematic adaptation of Stephen King's classic.  How does this compare with Darabont's other Stephen King prison movie, The Shawshank Redemption?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> This week I take another stroll down The Green Mile, examining Frank Darabont's cinematic adaptation of Stephen King's classic.  How does this compare with Darabont's other Stephen King prison movie, The Shawshank Redemption?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2220 240 full Episode 149-The Ending to the Green Mile Episode 149-The Ending to the Green Mile https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-149-the-ending-to-the-green-mile/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-149-the-ending-to-the-green-mile/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:18:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/bc019522-1556-36d6-81f2-0dc1f729d39d Let's step back into The Green Mile one last time to examine its ending to determine whether or not it fits with the reputation that Stephen King has. . .can he successfully conclude his endings? Find out here, in the Stephen Kingcast. 

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]]> Let's step back into The Green Mile one last time to examine its ending to determine whether or not it fits with the reputation that Stephen King has. . .can he successfully conclude his endings? Find out here, in the Stephen Kingcast. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1315 346 full Episode 148-The Green Mile Episode 148-The Green Mile https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-148-the-green-mile/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-148-the-green-mile/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:17:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/1b8d2168-0f1f-3798-be19-e166cc8ea375 In 1996, King embarked upon a six month journey that provided a new installment of an ongoing serial for half a year.  The result? The much beloved The Green Mile.

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]]> In 1996, King embarked upon a six month journey that provided a new installment of an ongoing serial for half a year.  The result? The much beloved The Green Mile.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4080 239 full Episode 147-The Ending of Rose Madder Episode 147-The Ending of Rose Madder https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-147-the-ending-of-rose-madder/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-147-the-ending-of-rose-madder/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:16:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/701309af-a650-37cb-88ef-8af82b9135d1 Today, I look at the ending of Rose Madder. Please help me out on this one, everyone. If you have any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Today, I look at the ending of Rose Madder. Please help me out on this one, everyone. If you have any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1973 293 full Episode 146-Rose Madder Episode 146-Rose Madder https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-146-rose-madder/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-146-rose-madder/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:15:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e28f2b2f-dd71-3187-a023-b4d0f25b94eb Do you remember Rose Madder?  The answer is, "probably not."  

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]]> Do you remember Rose Madder?  The answer is, "probably not."  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4040 238 full Episode 145-Bonus: In The Court of the Crimson King Episode 145-Bonus: In The Court of the Crimson King https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-145-bonus-in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-145-bonus-in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:14:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/8bd5e75a-6c0a-3fb4-ac21-92039e883f8e With Insomnia, King introduces us to the big bad of his multiverse, The Crimson King.  He's a character whose legend will cast many of Stephen King's future works in a scarlet shadow.  This bonus episode analyzes the character as he's presented here in contrast to when we see him in The Dark Tower series.  

Also in this episode, I place the Insomnia itself into context of the greater Dark Tower series as well as Patrick Danville.  

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]]> With Insomnia, King introduces us to the big bad of his multiverse, The Crimson King.  He's a character whose legend will cast many of Stephen King's future works in a scarlet shadow.  This bonus episode analyzes the character as he's presented here in contrast to when we see him in The Dark Tower series.  

Also in this episode, I place the Insomnia itself into context of the greater Dark Tower series as well as Patrick Danville.  

So if you've completed your journey to the Tower, feel free to enter the Court of the Crimson King!  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1826 237 full Episode 144-The Ending of Insomnia Episode 144-The Ending of Insomnia https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-144-the-ending-of-insomnia/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-144-the-ending-of-insomnia/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:13:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/4de4d23e-9b61-3907-b4ee-4ffcf401de09 It's one of my favs! But does it have a good ending? Find out this week!

]]> It's one of my favs! But does it have a good ending? Find out this week!

]]> Constant Reader false No 2264 292 full Episode 143-Insomnia Episode 143-Insomnia https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-143-insomnia/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-143-insomnia/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:12:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/765fbf6f-faa3-30fa-8558-27f2a4511ef4 This is a big one, guys!  Insomnia was the first novel that Stephen King had published after I had become a Stephen King fan.  Nightmares and Dreamscapes might have been the first short story collection, but this is the first, full-blown novel that I had to look forward to, and I honestly think that Stephen King wrote it specifically for me.  Why? 

1) It takes place in Derry, the city of his 1986 masterpiece, IT.  2) It's a wild, comic-booky concept involving colorful auras, super powers, and higher levels of existence. 3) It introduces 2 classic Stephen King villains, the rusty blade wielding Atropos and his master, the grand daddy of all Stephen King baddies, the Crimson King, which brings me to . . . 4) He fleshes out the mythology of The Dark Tower series in ways that he hadn't done so in the actual Dark Tower books.     Some people hate this novel, and this episode is designed to convince them that they should give Insomnia another chance!   

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 ]]> This is a big one, guys!  Insomnia was the first novel that Stephen King had published after I had become a Stephen King fan.  Nightmares and Dreamscapes might have been the first short story collection, but this is the first, full-blown novel that I had to look forward to, and I honestly think that Stephen King wrote it specifically for me.  Why? 

1) It takes place in Derry, the city of his 1986 masterpiece, IT.  2) It's a wild, comic-booky concept involving colorful auras, super powers, and higher levels of existence. 3) It introduces 2 classic Stephen King villains, the rusty blade wielding Atropos and his master, the grand daddy of all Stephen King baddies, the Crimson King, which brings me to . . . 4) He fleshes out the mythology of The Dark Tower series in ways that he hadn't done so in the actual Dark Tower books.     Some people hate this novel, and this episode is designed to convince them that they should give Insomnia another chance!   

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 ]]> Constant Reader false No 6260 236 full Episode 142-Bonus Episode: Happy Anniversary! Episode 142-Bonus Episode: Happy Anniversary! https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-142-bonus-episode-happy-anniversary/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-142-bonus-episode-happy-anniversary/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:11:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/27b297a8-b7ef-3ac0-acc7-56505782102f One year ago, I published my review of Carrie!  Now one year later, with 80 something reviews under my belt, The Stephen Kingcast is still going strong!  I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has made this podcast an international hit!  In this episode, I look back on year one, look ahead to year 2 and discuss some Stephen King movie news.

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]]> One year ago, I published my review of Carrie!  Now one year later, with 80 something reviews under my belt, The Stephen Kingcast is still going strong!  I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has made this podcast an international hit!  In this episode, I look back on year one, look ahead to year 2 and discuss some Stephen King movie news.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2031 235 full Episode 141-Jeff Beesley's Dolan's Cadillac (2009) Episode 141-Jeff Beesley's Dolan's Cadillac (2009) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-141-jeff-beesleys-dolans-cadillac-2009/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-141-jeff-beesleys-dolans-cadillac-2009/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:10:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0f694b51-64a5-35d5-9eb7-3080fe36f71d Welcome back for my review of the Christian Slater/Wes Bently starring . . .ahem. . .vehicle. 

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]]> Welcome back for my review of the Christian Slater/Wes Bently starring . . .ahem. . .vehicle. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1238 234 full Episode 139-Mark Pavia's The Night Flier (1997) Episode 139-Mark Pavia's The Night Flier (1997) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-129-mark-pavias-the-night-flier-1997/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-129-mark-pavias-the-night-flier-1997/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:08:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/2cbb7346-5b54-33be-8497-b71f8f87e9b8 In this week's review, I look at a little known Stephen King adaptation of a short story from his Nightmares and Dreamscapes publication, the Miguel Ferrer-starring vehicle: The Night Flier.  

Starring Lloyd Henries himself, the classic character actor, Miguel Ferrer, we follow the escapades of sleazy tabloid reporter Richard Dees as he tries to track down the killer of a series of airport murders.  Will he find the Night Flier?  Will you stick around until the end of the movie to find out?  Did I?  

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]]> In this week's review, I look at a little known Stephen King adaptation of a short story from his Nightmares and Dreamscapes publication, the Miguel Ferrer-starring vehicle: The Night Flier.  

Starring Lloyd Henries himself, the classic character actor, Miguel Ferrer, we follow the escapades of sleazy tabloid reporter Richard Dees as he tries to track down the killer of a series of airport murders.  Will he find the Night Flier?  Will you stick around until the end of the movie to find out?  Did I?  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1573 233 full Episode 137-Nightmares and Dreamscapes (Part Two) Episode 137-Nightmares and Dreamscapes (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-137-nightmares-and-dreamscapes-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-137-nightmares-and-dreamscapes-part-two/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:06:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/33a0807d-5eb6-3451-911d-cff283d5e74b In this episode, I review the remaining short stories in Stephen King's collection, Nightmares and Dreamscapes. 

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]]> In this episode, I review the remaining short stories in Stephen King's collection, Nightmares and Dreamscapes. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3800 232 full Episode 136-Nightmares and Dreamscapes (Part One) Episode 136-Nightmares and Dreamscapes (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-136-nightmares-and-dreamscapes-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-136-nightmares-and-dreamscapes-part-one/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:05:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/22053ae8-b1ae-3a15-b9ef-8abea00694ec For me, Nightmares and Dreamscapes was Stephen King's first new book that he published after I had become a Stephen King fan.  I distinctly remember seeing the image of the striking front cover in the grocery store, picking it off the shelves and taking it home.  How does it hold up against his previous short story collections, Night Shift and Skeleton Crew?  Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> For me, Nightmares and Dreamscapes was Stephen King's first new book that he published after I had become a Stephen King fan.  I distinctly remember seeing the image of the striking front cover in the grocery store, picking it off the shelves and taking it home.  How does it hold up against his previous short story collections, Night Shift and Skeleton Crew?  Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2853 231 full Episode 135-Mick Garris' Sleepwalkers (1992) Episode 135-Mick Garris' Sleepwalkers (1992) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-135-mick-garris-sleepwalkers-1992/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-135-mick-garris-sleepwalkers-1992/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:04:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6acc65e3-8b0f-3d00-a597-271111bc63ca Hey, guys! I'm back with a review of 1992's gloriously atrocious masterpiece: Mick Garris' Sleepwalkers!

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]]> Hey, guys! I'm back with a review of 1992's gloriously atrocious masterpiece: Mick Garris' Sleepwalkers!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3773 299 full Episode 134-Taylor Hackford's Dolores Claiborne (1995) Episode 134-Taylor Hackford's Dolores Claiborne (1995) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-133-taylor-hackfords-dolores-claiborne-1995/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-133-taylor-hackfords-dolores-claiborne-1995/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:03:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ea5572a2-6ea9-34ab-89fd-db9f892a4066 In this episode, I take a look at the Kathy Bates-starring adaptation of King's seminal novel.  She has already embodied one of King's other classic characters, Annie Wilkes from Misery, and her casting as Dolores herself makes perfect sense.  But does it make a perfect movie?  

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]]> In this episode, I take a look at the Kathy Bates-starring adaptation of King's seminal novel.  She has already embodied one of King's other classic characters, Annie Wilkes from Misery, and her casting as Dolores herself makes perfect sense.  But does it make a perfect movie?  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1684 230 full Episode 132-The Ending of Dolores Claiborne Episode 132-The Ending of Dolores Claiborne https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-241-the-ending-of-dolores-claiborne/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-241-the-ending-of-dolores-claiborne/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:02:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9889eb8a-6c36-3edf-9227-3688b35aa743 Let's talking about the ending to Dolores Claiborne! Write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Let's talking about the ending to Dolores Claiborne! Write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1921 full Episode 131-Dolores Claiborne Episode 131-Dolores Claiborne https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-131-dolores-claiborne/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-131-dolores-claiborne/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:01:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/dcaf67e2-7a5a-3e04-924a-6db4a5c4bfe5 In this week's review, I examine Stephen King's spiritual sequel to Gerald's Game, the first-person account of one woman's life told to us by that woman herself, Dolores Claiborne.  Once again, King examines the lasting effects of abuse, in this case, the lengths that one woman will go to to ensure her daughter's safety from familial abuse.  

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]]> In this week's review, I examine Stephen King's spiritual sequel to Gerald's Game, the first-person account of one woman's life told to us by that woman herself, Dolores Claiborne.  Once again, King examines the lasting effects of abuse, in this case, the lengths that one woman will go to to ensure her daughter's safety from familial abuse.  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2099 229 full Episode 131-Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game (2017) Episode 131-Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game (2017) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-131-mike-flanagans-geralds-game-2017/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-131-mike-flanagans-geralds-game-2017/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f7cf2567-ef49-360a-a61d-a65976148abe Welcome back, everyone! This weekend, I settled in to Netflix and Chill with Mike Flanagan's dream project, the adaptation of Gerald's Game! How does he do with the challenging material?  Does he do it justice? Does he improve upon it?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! This weekend, I settled in to Netflix and Chill with Mike Flanagan's dream project, the adaptation of Gerald's Game! How does he do with the challenging material?  Does he do it justice? Does he improve upon it?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3426 298 full Episode 129-The Ending Of Gerald's Game Episode 129-The Ending Of Gerald's Game https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-the-ending-of-geralds-game/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-the-ending-of-geralds-game/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:59:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/bc6f0e3f-d8cc-3f37-9bd4-1e0804838c59 Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I examine the ending to Gerald's Game as well as discuss Dark, The OA and Kill Creek by Scott Thomas. 

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I examine the ending to Gerald's Game as well as discuss Dark, The OA and Kill Creek by Scott Thomas. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3134 full Episode 128-Gerald's Game Episode 128-Gerald's Game https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-128-geralds-game/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-128-geralds-game/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:58:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/42f1ebb9-6a52-3ece-9d25-cdf447167c45 In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine the first of a series of novels that explore the female perspective and abuse, the riveting thriller, Gerald's Game.

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]]> In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine the first of a series of novels that explore the female perspective and abuse, the riveting thriller, Gerald's Game.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2452 228 full Episode 127-Bonus Episode: Rail and Rose Episode 127-Bonus Episode: Rail and Rose https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-127-bonus-episode-rail-and-rose/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-127-bonus-episode-rail-and-rose/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:57:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/28cf63b0-c301-3d11-bb10-cea2be24d0ec In this special bonus episode, I examine The Waste Lands within the greater context of The Dark Tower.  

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]]> In this special bonus episode, I examine The Waste Lands within the greater context of The Dark Tower.  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1944 227 full Episode 126-The Ending of The Waste Lands Episode 126-The Ending of The Waste Lands https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-238-the-ending-of-the-waste-lands/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-238-the-ending-of-the-waste-lands/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:56:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/127b0940-5850-3fff-b778-38f4b453b5c9 I love an opportunity to discuss Dark Tower books! Today, I examine the conclusion to The Waste Lands! Does it hold up? Find out! 

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]]> I love an opportunity to discuss Dark Tower books! Today, I examine the conclusion to The Waste Lands! Does it hold up? Find out! 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1113 full Episode 125-The Waste Lands Episode 125-The Waste Lands https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-125-the-waste-lands/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-125-the-waste-lands/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:55:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b75c3114-25fe-357e-abeb-9c0f860168f7 This week on the Stephen Kingcast, I board a train that takes me back to Mid-World for the third entry in Stephen King's Dark Tower series, The Waste Lands!  Considered by many to be the best Dark Tower book, the novel includes insane robots, a newly formed ka-tet, a haunted house, city pirates, ZZ Top and the introduction to our favorite Billy Bumbler, Oy!  

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]]> This week on the Stephen Kingcast, I board a train that takes me back to Mid-World for the third entry in Stephen King's Dark Tower series, The Waste Lands!  Considered by many to be the best Dark Tower book, the novel includes insane robots, a newly formed ka-tet, a haunted house, city pirates, ZZ Top and the introduction to our favorite Billy Bumbler, Oy!  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4690 226 full Episode 123-Fraser Heston's Needful Things (1993) Episode 123-Fraser Heston's Needful Things (1993) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-122-fraser-hestons-needful-things-1993/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-122-fraser-hestons-needful-things-1993/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:53:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0cf533d9-750b-3116-a317-f5ad115961cf This week, I examine the adaptation of Stephen King's final Castle Rock story, Needful Things.  Legendary screen icon Max Von Sydow trades his exorcism duties for more devilish fun. Stepping into the role of Leland Gaunt, he has come to trade the souls of the good folk of Castle Rock for trinkets and baubles. Standing in his way is Ed Harris' Sherriff Alan Pangborn. Does he have what it takes to save his town? 

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]]> This week, I examine the adaptation of Stephen King's final Castle Rock story, Needful Things.  Legendary screen icon Max Von Sydow trades his exorcism duties for more devilish fun. Stepping into the role of Leland Gaunt, he has come to trade the souls of the good folk of Castle Rock for trinkets and baubles. Standing in his way is Ed Harris' Sherriff Alan Pangborn. Does he have what it takes to save his town? 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2255 225 full Episode 122-The Ending of Needful Things Episode 122-The Ending of Needful Things https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-238-the-ending-of-needful-things/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-238-the-ending-of-needful-things/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:52:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/172ab9e5-67be-3b09-9012-48ff1d034228 This one's a doozy! Here's a novel that is darkly comedic that has a wild ending.

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]]> This one's a doozy! Here's a novel that is darkly comedic that has a wild ending.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1723 full Episode 121-Needful Things (Part Two) Episode 121-Needful Things (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-121-needful-things-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-121-needful-things-part-two/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:51:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b74d299a-7337-32e6-a9a0-ba82325a939c In this second part of my review of Needful Things, I conclude my examination of the concluding chapter of the Castle Rock saga, break down the characters, themes, Stephen Kingisms and Easter Eggs. 

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]]> In this second part of my review of Needful Things, I conclude my examination of the concluding chapter of the Castle Rock saga, break down the characters, themes, Stephen Kingisms and Easter Eggs. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3490 224 full Episode 120-Needful Things (Part One) Episode 120-Needful Things (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-120-needful-things-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-120-needful-things-part-one/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:50:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b9c08f36-90e3-3de6-b252-4334c16a0e5e In this week's episode, I head back to Castle Rock one last time for Stephen King's final Castle Rock story, Needful Things. Starring The Dark Half's Alan Pangborn, our small town sheriff must battle ancient evil as it comes to town to tempt its citizens and turn small town life into chaos.  Does the grand finale of King's most famous fictional town end with a bang or a whimper?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> In this week's episode, I head back to Castle Rock one last time for Stephen King's final Castle Rock story, Needful Things. Starring The Dark Half's Alan Pangborn, our small town sheriff must battle ancient evil as it comes to town to tempt its citizens and turn small town life into chaos.  Does the grand finale of King's most famous fictional town end with a bang or a whimper?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2569 223 full Episode 119-The Sun Dog Episode 119-The Sun Dog https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-119-the-sun-dog/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-119-the-sun-dog/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:49:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0e0659cb-b950-3989-bc87-8d4fe0cdc24d In this week's final review of Four Past Midnight, I head back to Castle Rock for the prequel to 1991's final Castle Rock Story, Needful Things, with the small town tale of terror, The Sun Dog.

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]]> In this week's final review of Four Past Midnight, I head back to Castle Rock for the prequel to 1991's final Castle Rock Story, Needful Things, with the small town tale of terror, The Sun Dog.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1390 222 full Episode 118-The Library Policeman Episode 118-The Library Policeman https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-117-the-library-policeman/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-117-the-library-policeman/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:48:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0a0d8997-afea-3174-9c50-6be7120628c5 In this week's episode, I examine The Library Policeman, the third entry in Stephen King's 1990 novella collection, Four Past Midnight.

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]]> In this week's episode, I examine The Library Policeman, the third entry in Stephen King's 1990 novella collection, Four Past Midnight.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1921 221 full Episode 117-David Keopp's Secret Window (2004) Episode 117-David Keopp's Secret Window (2004) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-117-david-keopps-secret-window-2004/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-117-david-keopps-secret-window-2004/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:47:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/a9283813-8074-3279-82d4-9912b2e2728d Welcome back to my ongoing review of everything related to Four Past Midnight!  This review examines 2004's Johnny Depp starring adaptation of Secret Window, Secret Garden, known to moviegoers simply as Secret Window.  This movie came out during the peak Johnny Depp reinvention years, just after he resurrected his career with Captain Jack Sparrow.  So what does peak Depp in a King adaptation look like?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Welcome back to my ongoing review of everything related to Four Past Midnight!  This review examines 2004's Johnny Depp starring adaptation of Secret Window, Secret Garden, known to moviegoers simply as Secret Window.  This movie came out during the peak Johnny Depp reinvention years, just after he resurrected his career with Captain Jack Sparrow.  So what does peak Depp in a King adaptation look like?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1162 220 full Episode 116-Secret Window, Secret Garden Episode 116-Secret Window, Secret Garden https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-116-secret-window-secret-garden/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-116-secret-window-secret-garden/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:46:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6c7b40ce-6a28-3d3f-9030-db63a4c082fd In this episode, I continue my examination of Stephen King's 1990 novella collection about our relationship with time, Four Past Midnight.  Specifically, I analyze the second entry, yet another tale of a writer and his writing, the suspenseful, introspective and very personal Secret Window, Secret Garden.

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]]> In this episode, I continue my examination of Stephen King's 1990 novella collection about our relationship with time, Four Past Midnight.  Specifically, I analyze the second entry, yet another tale of a writer and his writing, the suspenseful, introspective and very personal Secret Window, Secret Garden.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1602 219 full Episode 114-The Langoliers Episode 114-The Langoliers https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-114-the-langoliers/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-114-the-langoliers/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:44:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6e797422-57d5-396f-9f03-cd0eee526e1d The next six episodes of the Stephen Kingcast will examine Stephen King's 1990's novella collection, Four Past Midnight. Four Past Midnight begins with The Langoliers, a bonkers tale involving time travel and giant balls of teeth that eat the fourth dimension.  Is this novella as good to us as the past is to the Langoliers?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> The next six episodes of the Stephen Kingcast will examine Stephen King's 1990's novella collection, Four Past Midnight. Four Past Midnight begins with The Langoliers, a bonkers tale involving time travel and giant balls of teeth that eat the fourth dimension.  Is this novella as good to us as the past is to the Langoliers?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2759 218 full Episode 113-The End of The World As We Know It Episode 113-The End of The World As We Know It https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-276-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-276-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:43:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/1441ec42-38f6-3928-8ea5-5cbd12841362 In this week's episode, I explore the new anthology based on the The Stand. 

Dive back into the world ravaged by Captain Trips, and dream up some new stories of Mother Abigail and The Walkin' Dude.

How do these stories measure up to the original? Find out this week in The Stephen Kingcast. 

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]]> In this week's episode, I explore the new anthology based on the The Stand. 

Dive back into the world ravaged by Captain Trips, and dream up some new stories of Mother Abigail and The Walkin' Dude.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 7275 full Episode 112-Josh Boone's The Stand Full Season (CBS All Access 2020) Episode 112-Josh Boone's The Stand Full Season (CBS All Access 2020) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-244-the-stand-cbs-all-access/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-244-the-stand-cbs-all-access/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:40:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d54354b6-1f18-3bad-8300-7920ad2a8c87 Tune in for the big takeaways of Josh Boone's adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand. Airing in December of 2020, it came on the heels of a global pandemic. With the shadow of the 1994 ABC mini series looming large, the post-apocalyptic genre having been well explored over the decades and a real-life modern pandemic shattering the world's sense of security, was this adaptation doomed from the start? 

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]]> Tune in for the big takeaways of Josh Boone's adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand. Airing in December of 2020, it came on the heels of a global pandemic. With the shadow of the 1994 ABC mini series looming large, the post-apocalyptic genre having been well explored over the decades and a real-life modern pandemic shattering the world's sense of security, was this adaptation doomed from the start? 

Here are all my thoughts on the recently concluded adaptation of The Stand. If you have any thoughts, please write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

]]> Constant Reader false No 3892 full Episode 111-Josh Boone's The Stand Premiere (CBS All Access 2020) Episode 111-Josh Boone's The Stand Premiere (CBS All Access 2020) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-243-the-stand-episode-1/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-243-the-stand-episode-1/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:40:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/15bda29e-3561-3f46-890e-ac6f28032920 In this episode, I focus on the first episode on Josh Boone's 2020 adaptation of The Stand. 

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]]> In this episode, I focus on the first episode on Josh Boone's 2020 adaptation of The Stand. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2371 full Episode 108-Bonus: Stand By The Tower Episode 108-Bonus: Stand By The Tower https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-108-bonus-stand-by-the-tower/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-108-bonus-stand-by-the-tower/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:37:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e33a7393-cc3f-3acd-a262-c426e1c4c460 In this special bonus episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine The Stand's relationship to King's long running series, The Dark Tower.  

It doesn't matter if you're following the beam or broken down highways. . .all roads lead to the Tower!

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]]> In this special bonus episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine The Stand's relationship to King's long running series, The Dark Tower.  

It doesn't matter if you're following the beam or broken down highways. . .all roads lead to the Tower!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1189 217 full Episode 107-The Ending of the Stand Episode 107-The Ending of the Stand https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-107-the-ending-of-the-stand/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-107-the-ending-of-the-stand/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:36:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/80e26be4-3137-32e9-a835-9da8d0582607 In this episode, I examine the conclusion to The Stand. 

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]]> In this episode, I examine the conclusion to The Stand. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1906 291 full Episode 106-The Stand (Part Three) Episode 106-The Stand (Part Three) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-105-the-stand-part-two-1769483456/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-105-the-stand-part-two-1769483456/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:35:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/8f0bc676-1d5a-361b-a736-ea461ad2ed15 In this week's episode, I conclude my review of Stephen King's The Stand.  I finish my running analysis of the events of the story, tackle the themes, explore the characters, and dive into the Easter Eggs and Stephen Kingisms.

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]]> In this week's episode, I conclude my review of Stephen King's The Stand.  I finish my running analysis of the events of the story, tackle the themes, explore the characters, and dive into the Easter Eggs and Stephen Kingisms.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5204 216 full Episode 105-The Stand (Part Two) Episode 105-The Stand (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-105-the-stand-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-105-the-stand-part-two/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:34:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/fd708903-aaad-3c28-b868-b62b0697e925 In this week's episode, I continue my analysis of Stephen King's masterpiece, The Stand!

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]]> In this week's episode, I continue my analysis of Stephen King's masterpiece, The Stand!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4856 215 full Episode 104-The Stand (Part One) Episode 104-The Stand (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-and-four-the-stand-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-and-four-the-stand-part-one/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:33:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b0f48198-9498-39af-a0e1-d636771496bd Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast!  This week, I kick off the summer by launching into a month long examination of what many consider to be Stephen King's best novel, the ultimate tale of Good and Evil in the ruins of America: The Stand!  

How does it stack up to his other novels? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!  

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]]> Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast!  This week, I kick off the summer by launching into a month long examination of what many consider to be Stephen King's best novel, the ultimate tale of Good and Evil in the ruins of America: The Stand!  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4425 214 full Episode 103-George Romero's The Dark Half (1993) Episode 103-George Romero's The Dark Half (1993) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-and-three-george-romeros-the-dark-half-1993/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-and-three-george-romeros-the-dark-half-1993/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:33:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3ec9e4d5-34f3-3e9f-b3fa-f9019ad39182 In this week's episode, I examine the collaboration between the mastermind behind The Night of the Living Dead and the master of Horror.  

How does the adaptation of the ultra-personal exploration of a man and his creation turn out?  Find out this week in my review of George Romero's The Dark Half!

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]]> In this week's episode, I examine the collaboration between the mastermind behind The Night of the Living Dead and the master of Horror.  

How does the adaptation of the ultra-personal exploration of a man and his creation turn out?  Find out this week in my review of George Romero's The Dark Half!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1651 213 full Episode 102-Bonus: Alan Pangborn, Gunslinger Episode 102-Bonus: Alan Pangborn, Gunslinger https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-and-two-bonus-alan-pangborn-gunslinger/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-and-two-bonus-alan-pangborn-gunslinger/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:32:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/57096347-a436-3a83-8b16-40d8b5734c49 In this bonus edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I discuss the awesomeness of Alan Pangborn and my frustrations in his lack of placement in the greater Stephen King Universe.

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]]> In this bonus edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I discuss the awesomeness of Alan Pangborn and my frustrations in his lack of placement in the greater Stephen King Universe.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 736 212 full Episode 101-The Ending of the Dark Half Episode 101-The Ending of the Dark Half https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-and-one-the-ending-of-the-dark-half/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-and-one-the-ending-of-the-dark-half/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:31:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b841b79c-5e10-371d-a530-3e9a979b45ec The sparrows are flying again! Check out all my thoughts on the end of The Dark Half. 

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]]> The sparrows are flying again! Check out all my thoughts on the end of The Dark Half. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1978 211 full Episode 100-The Dark Half Episode 100-The Dark Half https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-the-dark-half/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-one-hundred-the-dark-half/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:30:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/93776815-dcc4-360e-9fd7-93db1688c6b3 The Sparrows Are Flying Again this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

In this week's review, I look at 1989's fictional metatextual story of alter-egos and twins.  With The Dark Half, King summons the ghost of Richard Bachman whose alter ego, George Stark, cuts a bloody swath through the Northeast on his way to reclaim his life from author Thad Beaumont.  

Fans of Needful Things will know that this also marks the first appearance of Castle Rock Sheriff Alan Pangborn.  My biggest question is: why don't more people talk about this novel?  Find out in this week's episode!

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]]> The Sparrows Are Flying Again this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

In this week's review, I look at 1989's fictional metatextual story of alter-egos and twins.  With The Dark Half, King summons the ghost of Richard Bachman whose alter ego, George Stark, cuts a bloody swath through the Northeast on his way to reclaim his life from author Thad Beaumont.  

Fans of Needful Things will know that this also marks the first appearance of Castle Rock Sheriff Alan Pangborn.  My biggest question is: why don't more people talk about this novel?  Find out in this week's episode!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4169 210 full Episode 98-The Ending of The Tommyknockers Episode 98-The Ending of The Tommyknockers https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-eighty-the-ending-of-the-tommyknockers/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-eighty-the-ending-of-the-tommyknockers/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:28:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/909dea1d-4582-33d4-96d2-f8ef05fc9120 This is an interesting one to pull apart. The book is a wild, fun mess. Does it make the ending objectively good or objectively bad? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> This is an interesting one to pull apart. The book is a wild, fun mess. Does it make the ending objectively good or objectively bad? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1188 209 full Episode 97-The Tommyknockers Episode 97-The Tommyknockers https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-seven-the-tommyknockers/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-seven-the-tommyknockers/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:27:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/5a7772de-a8fa-3549-a26e-2064cbbb2188 In this week's out-of-this-world review, I examine one of King's most reviled novels.  Is the novel worthy of all of the hate it's received?

Find out this week as I analyze The Tommyknockers!

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]]> In this week's out-of-this-world review, I examine one of King's most reviled novels.  Is the novel worthy of all of the hate it's received?

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4903 208 full Episode 96-Bonus: The Drawing of the Tower Episode 96-Bonus: The Drawing of the Tower https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-six-bonus-the-drawing-of-the-tower/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-six-bonus-the-drawing-of-the-tower/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:26:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3d8a5e74-5424-32d8-8762-ccf58a4a3b40 In this spoiler-filled bonus episode, I place The Drawing of the Three into the context of the greater Dark Tower series.  How does it hold up against The Gunslinger?  In what ways does it point towards the ending of the series?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> In this spoiler-filled bonus episode, I place The Drawing of the Three into the context of the greater Dark Tower series.  How does it hold up against The Gunslinger?  In what ways does it point towards the ending of the series?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1745 207 full Episode 95-The Ending of the Drawing of the Three Episode 95-The Ending of the Drawing of the Three https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-five-the-ending-of-the-drawing-of-the-three/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-five-the-ending-of-the-drawing-of-the-three/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:25:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/60197ac3-09d2-3809-8a3d-acd67a15c4dc Welcome back! In this episode, I get right into it to discuss the conclusion to The Drawing of the Three.

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]]> Welcome back! In this episode, I get right into it to discuss the conclusion to The Drawing of the Three.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 988 206 full Episode 94-The Drawing of the Three Episode 94-The Drawing of the Three https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-four-the-drawing-of-the-three/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-four-the-drawing-of-the-three/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:24:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9fbd8918-8fbc-3d1d-8d49-d58a095c03a2 Did a chick?  Dud a chum?  Listen to this podcast and have some fun! 

That's right!  Step back through the doorway into Mid-World with Roland as he forms a new ka-tet.  Will this bring about his redemption or will this only serve to speed up his fall from grace?  Find out this week on The Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Did a chick?  Dud a chum?  Listen to this podcast and have some fun! 

That's right!  Step back through the doorway into Mid-World with Roland as he forms a new ka-tet.  Will this bring about his redemption or will this only serve to speed up his fall from grace?  Find out this week on The Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3650 205 full Episode 93-Rob Reiner's Misery (1990) Episode 93-Rob Reiner's Misery (1990) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-three-rob-reiners-misery-1990/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-three-rob-reiners-misery-1990/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:23:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/1a480e16-2961-3027-92d5-76db013fbae1 As adaptations go, this is one of the big ones!  Does it measure up to its status or hype? Is Kathy Bates as good as you remember?  Find out this week in my review of Misery!

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]]> As adaptations go, this is one of the big ones!  Does it measure up to its status or hype? Is Kathy Bates as good as you remember?  Find out this week in my review of Misery!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2964 204 full Episode 92-The Ending of Misery Episode 92-The Ending of Misery https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-two-the-ending-of-misery/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-two-the-ending-of-misery/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:22:13 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/12688cc3-60c8-3e6a-8c94-2d7de3c0960f Welcome back! In today's episode, I discuss the ending of Misery. 

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]]> Welcome back! In today's episode, I discuss the ending of Misery. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1453 202 full Episode 91-Misery Episode 91-Misery https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-one-misery/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-one-misery/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:14:59 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/aa43603d-da2d-355f-844e-a4f7a1168f0a Carrie White. Jack Torrance. Cujo. Barlow. Todd Bowden. Christine. The Man In Black. Randall Flagg. Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Frank Dodd. Greg Stillson. John Rainbird. Morgan Sloat. Sunlight Gardener. Stephen King has made a career out of creating memorable, terrifying villains.  But with Annie Wilkes, he brings the humanity down to a very real, and very dangerous level.  It's every author's worst nightmare come to life in this week's episode of Stephen Kingcast as I review the classic Misery! What does King have to say about the dangers of fandom and addiction?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Carrie White. Jack Torrance. Cujo. Barlow. Todd Bowden. Christine. The Man In Black. Randall Flagg. Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Frank Dodd. Greg Stillson. John Rainbird. Morgan Sloat. Sunlight Gardener. Stephen King has made a career out of creating memorable, terrifying villains.  But with Annie Wilkes, he brings the humanity down to a very real, and very dangerous level.  It's every author's worst nightmare come to life in this week's episode of Stephen Kingcast as I review the classic Misery! What does King have to say about the dangers of fandom and addiction?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2252 201 full Episode 90-The Eyes of the Tower (A Dark Tower Bonus Episode) Episode 90-The Eyes of the Tower (A Dark Tower Bonus Episode) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-the-eyes-of-the-tower-a-dark-tower-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ninety-the-eyes-of-the-tower-a-dark-tower-bonus-episode/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:35:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6063f521-708d-32a6-9d33-ab2bde25d128 He goes by many names. Walter O'Dim. Randall Flagg. The Man in Black. Marten Broadcloak. He's the villain of The Stand, The Gunslinger, and The Eyes of the Dragon. In this week's episode, I examine The Walkin' Dude and his oftentimes contradictory depictions throughout King's works.

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]]> He goes by many names. Walter O'Dim. Randall Flagg. The Man in Black. Marten Broadcloak. He's the villain of The Stand, The Gunslinger, and The Eyes of the Dragon. In this week's episode, I examine The Walkin' Dude and his oftentimes contradictory depictions throughout King's works.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 988 199 full Episode 89-The Ending of The Eyes of the Dragon Episode 89-The Ending of The Eyes of the Dragon https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-eighty-nine-the-ending-of-the-eyes-of-the-dragon/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-eighty-nine-the-ending-of-the-eyes-of-the-dragon/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:34:16 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b6e24777-032f-3cbe-9682-bffae9d2f0f4 This is an interesting one. If you remember my review of The Eyes of the Dragon, I'm not the world's biggest fan, so how does my subjectivity affect my objectivity towards the ending? Find out here! 

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]]> This is an interesting one. If you remember my review of The Eyes of the Dragon, I'm not the world's biggest fan, so how does my subjectivity affect my objectivity towards the ending? Find out here! 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1111 198 full Episode 88-The Eyes of the Dragon Episode 88-The Eyes of the Dragon https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-eighty-eight-the-eyes-of-the-dragon/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-eighty-eight-the-eyes-of-the-dragon/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:33:14 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ee63ddee-ad4f-3730-bf0b-7666ca83bf19 Stephen King dives into the world of fantasy with The Eyes of the Dragon in which we see the return of his greatest villain, Flagg! Find out what his latest plan is in my review of The Eyes of the Dragon!

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]]> Stephen King dives into the world of fantasy with The Eyes of the Dragon in which we see the return of his greatest villain, Flagg! Find out what his latest plan is in my review of The Eyes of the Dragon!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1899 197 full Episode 87-What Would YOU Do With Welcome To Derry? Episode 87-What Would YOU Do With Welcome To Derry? https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-287-what-would-you-do-with-welcome-to-derry/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-287-what-would-you-do-with-welcome-to-derry/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:31:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/287303e2-c1da-32bb-a7e5-3ee1fcc5f73e Now this is a much different episode than normal. In it, I explore different ways the creatives could have approached how to tell a story set in the world of Derry. If you have any thoughts, don't hesitate to reach out to stephenkingcast@yahoo.com 

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]]> Now this is a much different episode than normal. In it, I explore different ways the creatives could have approached how to tell a story set in the world of Derry. If you have any thoughts, don't hesitate to reach out to stephenkingcast@yahoo.com 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1490 full Episode 86-It: Welcome to Derry Season 1, Episodes 7-8 Episode 86-It: Welcome to Derry Season 1, Episodes 7-8 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-283-it-welcome-to-derry-episodes-7-and-8/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-283-it-welcome-to-derry-episodes-7-and-8/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:29:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/cb48f079-7837-3915-8cc9-6d965670ce02 Welcome back to another episode of the Stephen Kingcast. I touch upon the final two episodes of the first season of the smash hit, It: Welcome To Derry. There's a lot to discuss, so buckle up and dive in. 

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]]> Welcome back to another episode of the Stephen Kingcast. I touch upon the final two episodes of the first season of the smash hit, It: Welcome To Derry. There's a lot to discuss, so buckle up and dive in. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2768 full Episode 85-It: Welcome to Derry Episodes 4-6 Episode 85-It: Welcome to Derry Episodes 4-6 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-280-it-welcome-to-derry-episodes-4-6/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-280-it-welcome-to-derry-episodes-4-6/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:27:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e4868d99-0ae0-3011-82ab-1b7253be4aad I'm jumping back into the sewers to splash around with episodes 4-6 of HBO's It: Welcome to Derry. 

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]]> I'm jumping back into the sewers to splash around with episodes 4-6 of HBO's It: Welcome to Derry. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2747 full Episode 84-It: Welcome To Derry Season 1, Episodes 1-3 Episode 84-It: Welcome To Derry Season 1, Episodes 1-3 https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-276-it-welcome-to-derry/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-276-it-welcome-to-derry/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:26:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/8cf9483c-facb-359e-9db2-2e1a0aa64ad8 Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Derry. In this episode, I examine our return to King's most famous (move over, Castle Rock) haunted town. In the wake of the massive pop cultural success of It: Chapter One and Chapter Two, is this show strong enough to stand on its own? Or is it just a cash grab?

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]]> Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Derry. In this episode, I examine our return to King's most famous (move over, Castle Rock) haunted town. In the wake of the massive pop cultural success of It: Chapter One and Chapter Two, is this show strong enough to stand on its own? Or is it just a cash grab?

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3318 full Episode 82-Andy Muscietti's It, Chapter 2 (2019) Episode 82-Andy Muscietti's It, Chapter 2 (2019) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-208-it-chapter-2-2019/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-208-it-chapter-2-2019/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:26:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/episode-208-it-chapter-2-2019-cbb8c44e0eb36c9c47f2f108bf2a7f1f Here it is! My thoughts on It Chapter 2! Beforehand, I discuss the recent Stand casting and speculate on the final Doctor Sleep Trailer. Enjoy!

]]> Here it is! My thoughts on It Chapter 2! Beforehand, I discuss the recent Stand casting and speculate on the final Doctor Sleep Trailer. Enjoy!

]]> Constant Reader false No 3542 1 116 full Episode 82-Andy Muscietti's It, Chapter 2 (2019) Episode 80-Andy Muscietti's It (2017) (Part Two) Episode 80-Andy Muscietti's It (2017) (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-80-andy-musciettis-it-2017-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-80-andy-musciettis-it-2017-part-two/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:24:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b1775a25-816e-3cc2-9bd9-7530a3508da5 Like Pennywise after every 27 years, I'm back! I've gone out to the theater (a regular one this time) to see the movie in a less distracting setting and am able to give my final thoughts on the 2017 mega-blockbuster. 

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]]> Like Pennywise after every 27 years, I'm back! I've gone out to the theater (a regular one this time) to see the movie in a less distracting setting and am able to give my final thoughts on the 2017 mega-blockbuster. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 7605 297 full Episode 79-Andy Muscietti's It (2017) (Part One) Episode 79-Andy Muscietti's It (2017) (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-79-andy-musciettis-it-2017-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-79-andy-musciettis-it-2017-part-one/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:23:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/35693cee-248d-38b2-bab8-e28c59af1ea3 Welcome back, everyone!  At long last, I present my thoughts on the latest adaptation of King's 1986 masterpiece, the mega-blockbuster, It!  This will be the first of a two part review, with the second part coming later in the week.  Enjoy!

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]]> Welcome back, everyone!  At long last, I present my thoughts on the latest adaptation of King's 1986 masterpiece, the mega-blockbuster, It!  This will be the first of a two part review, with the second part coming later in the week.  Enjoy!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5205 296 full Episode 78-It (ABC TV Movie) Episode 78-It (ABC TV Movie) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-eight-it-abc-tv-movie/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-eight-it-abc-tv-movie/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:45:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/edd577e8-754e-35d9-87a6-6a67c6a92a21 In this episode, I review the classic ABC TV mini series and begin by placing it within the context of the more recent interpretation of the material and character of Pennywise with the It: Chapter One and Chapter Two movies along with It: Welcome To Derry. At the original time of this recording, the movies had not yet been made and Bill Skarsgard had not put his stamp on the character. Now that we are nearly a decade out from that original Chapter One release, it's important to contextualize the legacy of the original ABC adaption its relationship to its successor. Enjoy!

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]]> In this episode, I review the classic ABC TV mini series and begin by placing it within the context of the more recent interpretation of the material and character of Pennywise with the It: Chapter One and Chapter Two movies along with It: Welcome To Derry. At the original time of this recording, the movies had not yet been made and Bill Skarsgard had not put his stamp on the character. Now that we are nearly a decade out from that original Chapter One release, it's important to contextualize the legacy of the original ABC adaption its relationship to its successor. Enjoy!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4713 196 full Episode 77-The Spider and the Turtle (A Dark Tower Bonus Episode) Episode 77-The Spider and the Turtle (A Dark Tower Bonus Episode) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-77-the-spider-and-the-turtle-a-dark-tower-bonus-episode/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-77-the-spider-and-the-turtle-a-dark-tower-bonus-episode/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:44:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/1adee5a2-a8a2-3f9c-8a5b-5be7148a99a7 Welcome back, everyone! I hope you enjoy this special bonus episode in which I analyze the relationship between the events of It with The Dark Tower!

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! I hope you enjoy this special bonus episode in which I analyze the relationship between the events of It with The Dark Tower!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 913 372 full Episode 76-The Ending of It Episode 76-The Ending of It https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-six-the-ending-of-it/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-six-the-ending-of-it/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:40:51 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e033de88-ea6c-32d9-bdc7-fdde377e8c6a Let's talk about the ending of It. How does it hold up?

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]]> Let's talk about the ending of It. How does it hold up?

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1566 194 full Episode 75-It (Part Three) Episode 75-It (Part Three) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-five-it-part-three/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-five-it-part-three/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:39:44 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6bec4c0a-15b9-3246-a563-fa86bb1ad105 Welcome back, everyone! This week I give my final thoughts on 1986's masterpiece, Stephen King's It! I analyze the characters, themes and trace the patterns of King's tropes through the years as they evolved into the novel I spent the last three weeks discussing. 

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! This week I give my final thoughts on 1986's masterpiece, Stephen King's It! I analyze the characters, themes and trace the patterns of King's tropes through the years as they evolved into the novel I spent the last three weeks discussing. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4477 193 full Episode 74-It (Part Two) Episode 74-It (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-four-it-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-four-it-part-two/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:38:41 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d45814ff-eacc-3248-8c08-ac1738e31497 Welcome back, everyone! This week, I will continue my analysis of Stephen King's masterpiece: It!

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! This week, I will continue my analysis of Stephen King's masterpiece: It!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3199 192 full Episode 73-It (Part One) Episode 73-It (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-three-it-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-three-it-part-one/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:37:50 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/7b6faa59-71a6-3a12-81c6-18261736c8ae In 1986, the master of horror released the novel worthy of his title. This novel reflected many of the themes, characters, and story beats that he had introduced in his earlier novels and stands as his ultimate thesis of the horror genre. More importantly, it is the pinnacle of coming of age stories, a tale that places childhood friends at the center of a cosmic conflict, and only through the power of friendship can we overcome our fears. If that doesn't speak to Mr. King's sensibilities, I don't know what does. 

Oh, and it has a scary clown! 

Ladies and gentlemen, I hope that you packed your bags, because we will be spending the next month in Derry, Maine, home of Pennywise The Dancing Clown. Enjoy your stay, and keep away from the drains, the canal and the Barrens. You'll never know what you might find there. Or what might find you. . .

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]]> In 1986, the master of horror released the novel worthy of his title. This novel reflected many of the themes, characters, and story beats that he had introduced in his earlier novels and stands as his ultimate thesis of the horror genre. More importantly, it is the pinnacle of coming of age stories, a tale that places childhood friends at the center of a cosmic conflict, and only through the power of friendship can we overcome our fears. If that doesn't speak to Mr. King's sensibilities, I don't know what does. 

Oh, and it has a scary clown! 

Ladies and gentlemen, I hope that you packed your bags, because we will be spending the next month in Derry, Maine, home of Pennywise The Dancing Clown. Enjoy your stay, and keep away from the drains, the canal and the Barrens. You'll never know what you might find there. Or what might find you. . .

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4739 191 full Episode 72-To Holland's Thinner (1996) Episode 72-To Holland's Thinner (1996) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-two-to-hollands-thinner-1996/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-two-to-hollands-thinner-1996/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:35:28 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/65e29a91-07b2-3dee-98ae-fdf9d79e22f3 Would you rather be cursed by a gypsy to grow magically thin or be forced to watch this movie?

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]]> Would you rather be cursed by a gypsy to grow magically thin or be forced to watch this movie?

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1657 190 full Episode 71-Thinner Episode 71-Thinner https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-one-thinner/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-one-thinner/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:34:13 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/86379aea-90e6-351d-8cb5-743e1abd5519 Take a trip down Bachman lane with the last "true" Bachman book before King was outed as the real author. How does this compare to the other Bachman novels? Does it feel more like a Bachman book or a King book? Is it any good? Find out in this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Take a trip down Bachman lane with the last "true" Bachman book before King was outed as the real author. How does this compare to the other Bachman novels? Does it feel more like a Bachman book or a King book? Is it any good? Find out in this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1841 189 full Episode 70-Francis Lawrence's The Long Walk (2025) Episode 70-Francis Lawrence's The Long Walk (2025) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-francis-lawrences-the-long-walk-2025/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventy-francis-lawrences-the-long-walk-2025/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:32:55 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3a2c2477-5009-33ce-8ec5-1dd575946eec In today's episode, I break down the reason it's worth hooking up some headphones and taking a stroll with The Long Walk.

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]]> In today's episode, I break down the reason it's worth hooking up some headphones and taking a stroll with The Long Walk.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2615 188 full Episode 69-Edgar Wright's The Running Man (2025) Episode 69-Edgar Wright's The Running Man (2025) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-nine-edgar-wrights-the-running-man-2025/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-nine-edgar-wrights-the-running-man-2025/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:31:44 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/8bbd039a-be02-3ed1-a8da-eb727cc31d92 Hello, everyone. In this episode, I touch upon the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Running Man. Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, The Running Man tells the story of Ben Richards, a father and husband who has no other choice but to compete in a bloodthirsty reality-television show. Tune in for all my thoughts!

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]]> Hello, everyone. In this episode, I touch upon the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Running Man. Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, The Running Man tells the story of Ben Richards, a father and husband who has no other choice but to compete in a bloodthirsty reality-television show. Tune in for all my thoughts!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3168 187 full Episode 68-Paul Michael Glaser's The Running Man (1987) Episode 68-Paul Michael Glaser's The Running Man (1987) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-eight-paul-michael-glasers-the-running-man-1987/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-eight-paul-michael-glasers-the-running-man-1987/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:28:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/8966d516-0acb-33c8-b205-3afe107b0499 In this week's episode, I examine the 80's classic starring the Terminator himself: The Running Man! Is it better or worse than Bachman's novella? Find out here in the Stephen Kingcast!

Since the release of my original review of 1987's The Running Man, a lot has happened in our world and in our governmental system. In this re-release, I touch upon the ways that this movie succeeded where its more recent counterpart (Edgar Wright's version) failed. Enjoy this new material! 

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]]> In this week's episode, I examine the 80's classic starring the Terminator himself: The Running Man! Is it better or worse than Bachman's novella? Find out here in the Stephen Kingcast!

Since the release of my original review of 1987's The Running Man, a lot has happened in our world and in our governmental system. In this re-release, I touch upon the ways that this movie succeeded where its more recent counterpart (Edgar Wright's version) failed. Enjoy this new material! 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2609 186 full Episode 67-The Bachman Books Episode 67-The Bachman Books https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-seven-the-bachman-books/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-seven-the-bachman-books/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:26:29 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/cf46f14a-146b-3a60-8446-1fe49c2ce732 In this week's episode, the Stephen Kingcast makes room for the Richard Bachmancast as I examine the 1985 collection of Richard Bachman's previously published works.

As I've done with reviews of other collected works such as Night Shift, Skeleton Crew and Different Seasons, I won't review all of the stories included, and will focus on what I consider the Big Two: The Long Walk and The Running Man.

How do the Richard Bachman entries differ from Stephen King's works? Find out this week in the Richard Bachmancast!

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]]> In this week's episode, the Stephen Kingcast makes room for the Richard Bachmancast as I examine the 1985 collection of Richard Bachman's previously published works.

As I've done with reviews of other collected works such as Night Shift, Skeleton Crew and Different Seasons, I won't review all of the stories included, and will focus on what I consider the Big Two: The Long Walk and The Running Man.

How do the Richard Bachman entries differ from Stephen King's works? Find out this week in the Richard Bachmancast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2001 185 full Episode 66-Peter Cornwell's Mercy (2014) Episode 66-Peter Cornwell's Mercy (2014) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-six-peter-cornwells-mercy-2014/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-six-peter-cornwells-mercy-2014/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:24:51 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9856f4c8-5bdf-3007-9f17-303f899940d0 Corl from The Walking Dead stars in the adaptation of Stephen King's short story, "Gramma." Is Corl's zombie killing skills enough to face off against family witches? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast's review of Mercy!

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]]> Corl from The Walking Dead stars in the adaptation of Stephen King's short story, "Gramma." Is Corl's zombie killing skills enough to face off against family witches? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast's review of Mercy!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1915 184 full Episode 65: Osgood Perkins' The Monkey (2025) Episode 65: Osgood Perkins' The Monkey (2025) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-five-osgood-perkins-the-monkey-2025/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-five-osgood-perkins-the-monkey-2025/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:22:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9eeccdb3-cc39-3c42-9471-6671228ffaae In this episode, I talk about how Osgood Perkins' The Monkey was my favorite moviegoing experience of 2025 and how it successfully managed to become the best Stephen King content of the year, in a year that included The Long Walk, The Life of Chuck, Never Flinch, It: Welcome To Derry and The Running Man. 

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]]> In this episode, I talk about how Osgood Perkins' The Monkey was my favorite moviegoing experience of 2025 and how it successfully managed to become the best Stephen King content of the year, in a year that included The Long Walk, The Life of Chuck, Never Flinch, It: Welcome To Derry and The Running Man. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2701 183 full Episode 64-The Mist (Episodes 1-3) Episode 64-The Mist (Episodes 1-3) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-four-the-mist-episodes-1-3/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-four-the-mist-episodes-1-3/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:21:27 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/5c228e04-fbb6-3351-ae21-670d810e016b In this episode, I review episodes 1-3 of Spike TV's The Mist.

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]]> In this episode, I review episodes 1-3 of Spike TV's The Mist.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5199 182 full Episode 63-Frank Darabont's The Mist (2007) Episode 63-Frank Darabont's The Mist (2007) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-three-frank-darabonts-the-mist-2007/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-three-frank-darabonts-the-mist-2007/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:18:49 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/32089f70-0137-3819-a153-c4e35746108a In this week's review, I review Frank Darabont's adaptation of King's classic story of survival horror, The Mist. In a post-The Walking Dead landscape, is this movie innovate, fresh or does it feel like a retread?

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]]> In this week's review, I review Frank Darabont's adaptation of King's classic story of survival horror, The Mist. In a post-The Walking Dead landscape, is this movie innovate, fresh or does it feel like a retread?

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2138 181 full Episode 61-Skeleton Crew (Part Two) Episode 61-Skeleton Crew (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-one-skeleton-crew-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-one-skeleton-crew-part-two/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:16:52 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0c3fb85c-cbbe-333b-81ae-a4bb8513bf62 Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast. Today's episode picks up where the last one left off. I will continue to examine the short stories within Stephen King's second collection: Skeleton Crew.  So buckle up, pop those earbuds in and join me on a journey through King's fantastic collection of short story horror!

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]]> Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast. Today's episode picks up where the last one left off. I will continue to examine the short stories within Stephen King's second collection: Skeleton Crew.  So buckle up, pop those earbuds in and join me on a journey through King's fantastic collection of short story horror!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4508 180 full Episode 60-Skeleton Crew (Part One) Episode 60-Skeleton Crew (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-skeleton-crew-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-sixty-skeleton-crew-part-one/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:14:16 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e50919ff-2ac0-3585-854d-87ae54bc90a9 In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, I take a look at King's second collection of short stories, Skeleton Crew. Specifically, I review the following entries:

The Mist

Mrs. Todd's Shortcut

The Jaunt

The Raft

Gramma

The Reach

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]]> In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, I take a look at King's second collection of short stories, Skeleton Crew. Specifically, I review the following entries:

The Mist

Mrs. Todd's Shortcut

The Jaunt

The Raft

Gramma

The Reach

Please note that the rest of the short stories will be reviewed in the next episode. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3758 179 full Episode 59-Is the Talisman the Dark Tower? Episode 59-Is the Talisman the Dark Tower? https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-nine-is-the-talisman-the-dark-tower/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-nine-is-the-talisman-the-dark-tower/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:11:55 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/c02fe5f5-bef2-3d7e-9bbf-1812a243b150 In this bonus episode, I examine the connections between The Dark Tower series and The Talisman. Is The Talisman the Tower itself? Do we see twinners in other King works? Find out in this special episode!

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]]> In this bonus episode, I examine the connections between The Dark Tower series and The Talisman. Is The Talisman the Tower itself? Do we see twinners in other King works? Find out in this special episode!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1450 178 full Episode 58-The Ending of the Talisman Episode 58-The Ending of the Talisman https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-eight-the-ending-of-the-talisman/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-eight-the-ending-of-the-talisman/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:09:47 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/82420758-0506-3747-a85e-2a87850c84fc In this week's episode, I discuss the conclusion to The Talisman while discussing my excitement for the recent news that Mike Flanagan will be directing an adaptation of Revival. 

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]]> In this week's episode, I discuss the conclusion to The Talisman while discussing my excitement for the recent news that Mike Flanagan will be directing an adaptation of Revival. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1955 177 full Episode 57-The Talisman Episode 57-The Talisman https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-seven-the-talisman/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-seven-the-talisman/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:08:25 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6322d27c-13ec-361f-bd51-4160a70b1858 In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, I examine the collaboration with Peter Straub which resulted with the world hopping adventure, The Talisman. Does the collaboration with fellow writer make for a better or worse King entry? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, I examine the collaboration with Peter Straub which resulted with the world hopping adventure, The Talisman. Does the collaboration with fellow writer make for a better or worse King entry? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5063 176 full Episode 56-Silver Bullet Episode 56-Silver Bullet https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-six-silver-bullet/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-six-silver-bullet/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:07:31 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/27e20f38-b0b1-3fe1-b5ab-8905b96fcb4f Because Cycle of the Werewolf was such a short episode, I decided to release my review of Stephen King's Silver Bullet a week early! So there you go, constant listeners! You get two reviews in the span of one week! 

In this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast, tune in for my review of Silver Bullet, King's film adaptation of Cycle of the Werewolf. With Cory Haim, Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Terry O'Quinn, Bill Smitrovich, and a killer soundtrack, does this movie top King's novella? Take a joyride this week on the Stephen Kingcast to find out!

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]]> Because Cycle of the Werewolf was such a short episode, I decided to release my review of Stephen King's Silver Bullet a week early! So there you go, constant listeners! You get two reviews in the span of one week! 

In this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast, tune in for my review of Silver Bullet, King's film adaptation of Cycle of the Werewolf. With Cory Haim, Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Terry O'Quinn, Bill Smitrovich, and a killer soundtrack, does this movie top King's novella? Take a joyride this week on the Stephen Kingcast to find out!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2511 175 full Episode 55-Cycle of the Werewolf Episode 55-Cycle of the Werewolf https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-five-cycle-of-the-werewolf/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-five-cycle-of-the-werewolf/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:05:47 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/34e016c4-3a8d-3193-9576-a557a1c09e63 In this episode, I review Stephen King's quasi-calendar collaboration with artist extraordinaire, Bernie Wrightson: Cycle of the Werewolf! It's a fun experiment for sure, but does it hold up against King's other works? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> In this episode, I review Stephen King's quasi-calendar collaboration with artist extraordinaire, Bernie Wrightson: Cycle of the Werewolf! It's a fun experiment for sure, but does it hold up against King's other works? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1498 174 full Episode 54-Kolsch and Widmyer's Pet Sematary (2019) Episode 54-Kolsch and Widmyer's Pet Sematary (2019) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-54-kolsch-and-widmyers-pet-sematary-2019/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-54-kolsch-and-widmyers-pet-sematary-2019/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:05:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9c99ea60-178d-3137-8b07-4f0c90ba1290 On this episode, I read listener e-mail, iTunes reviews, share some Stephen King news and conclude with an in-depth review of the new Pet Sematary film.

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]]> On this episode, I read listener e-mail, iTunes reviews, share some Stephen King news and conclude with an in-depth review of the new Pet Sematary film.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5920 295 full Episode 53-Mary Lambert's Pet Sematary (1989) Episode 53-Mary Lambert's Pet Sematary (1989) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-three-mary-lamberts-pet-sematary-1989/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-three-mary-lamberts-pet-sematary-1989/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:04:50 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ced033fb-f3fe-37cd-b703-c12471ec4e38 This week, we find out if "dead is better" when I review the Pet Sematary movie!

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]]> This week, we find out if "dead is better" when I review the Pet Sematary movie!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2666 173 full Episode 52-The Ending of Pet Sematary Episode 52-The Ending of Pet Sematary https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-two-the-ending-of-pet-sematary/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-two-the-ending-of-pet-sematary/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:03:20 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b5162e45-7b5b-3bc2-9568-4ed513d67d96 As endings go, this one is BLEAK! So let's debate whether bleak=good on this installment as I continue to examine the conclusions of King's books to determine whether or not he deserves his reputation for not being able to end his books.

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]]> As endings go, this one is BLEAK! So let's debate whether bleak=good on this installment as I continue to examine the conclusions of King's books to determine whether or not he deserves his reputation for not being able to end his books.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2263 172 full Episode 51-Pet Sematary Episode 51-Pet Sematary https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-one-pet-sematary/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-one-pet-sematary/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:01:51 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ede49a65-07e8-3300-9f9d-fdd5db5c1547 In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, I take a look at Stephen King's examination on death and its impact on the living, Pet Sematary.

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]]> In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, I take a look at Stephen King's examination on death and its impact on the living, Pet Sematary.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4349 171 full Episode 50-John Carpenter's Christine (1983) Episode 50-John Carpenter's Christine (1983) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-john-carpenters-christine-1983/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifty-john-carpenters-christine-1983/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:59:03 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/c79b38d0-ff6d-3692-885f-78f1ce8a6ae3 In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast,the man who brought you Michael Myers takes King's baby out for a spin. Does he bring it back in one piece? That's right. It's time for John Carpenter's Christine!

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]]> In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast,the man who brought you Michael Myers takes King's baby out for a spin. Does he bring it back in one piece? That's right. It's time for John Carpenter's Christine!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2064 170 full Episode 49-The Ending of Christine Episode 49-The Ending of Christine https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-nine-the-ending-of-christine/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-nine-the-ending-of-christine/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:57:26 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/122e7415-5b86-3db6-a84f-24de02dae337 Hop on in and take this episode for a spin. Let's see how we feel about the ending to Christine!

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]]> Hop on in and take this episode for a spin. Let's see how we feel about the ending to Christine!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1801 169 full Episode 48-Christine Episode 48-Christine https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-eight-christine/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-eight-christine/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:54:33 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9530fe9a-48e1-3bb4-99dc-b20184ede680 In this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast, I examine King's first time behind the wheel of an evil car. In later years, he'll revisit the atrocities of what cars can do with entries such as From a Buick 8, Mr. Mercedes.  And in 1999, King experienced first hand the dangers of what cars can do to a person as he meets the real life version of the evil car. 

But is Christine more than just a book about an evil car? Could it actually be a profound examination on the death of childhood friendships, growing up and a parent's fear of letting go? It couldn't possibly be his first great love story, could it? 

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]]> In this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast, I examine King's first time behind the wheel of an evil car. In later years, he'll revisit the atrocities of what cars can do with entries such as From a Buick 8, Mr. Mercedes.  And in 1999, King experienced first hand the dangers of what cars can do to a person as he meets the real life version of the evil car. 

But is Christine more than just a book about an evil car? Could it actually be a profound examination on the death of childhood friendships, growing up and a parent's fear of letting go? It couldn't possibly be his first great love story, could it? 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4773 168 full Episode 47-Rob Reiner's Stand By Me (1986) Episode 47-Rob Reiner's Stand By Me (1986) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-seven-rob-reiners-stand-by-me-1986/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-seven-rob-reiners-stand-by-me-1986/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:53:17 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3cf5caaa-81a3-3d5c-83ce-68c3da2d6e94 In this episode, I discuss the pop cultural impact that Rob Reiner had on the audience perception of Stephen King along with a review of his 1986 classic, Stand By Me. For many of us, it's remembered as a childhood classic, the ultimate coming of age tale. Does it hold up?

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]]> In this episode, I discuss the pop cultural impact that Rob Reiner had on the audience perception of Stephen King along with a review of his 1986 classic, Stand By Me. For many of us, it's remembered as a childhood classic, the ultimate coming of age tale. Does it hold up?

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2929 167 full Episode 46-The Body Episode 46-The Body https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-six-the-body/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-six-the-body/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:49:30 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/9e75fff3-9e4b-3f9c-8ea1-794076270a37 In this week's episode, I continue my examination of Stephen King's Different Seasons, focusing on one of Stephen King's most enduring and beloved stories, "The Body." As we all know, this story goes on to inspire the classic Rob Reiner film, Stand By Me, which I will address next week. 

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]]> In this week's episode, I continue my examination of Stephen King's Different Seasons, focusing on one of Stephen King's most enduring and beloved stories, "The Body." As we all know, this story goes on to inspire the classic Rob Reiner film, Stand By Me, which I will address next week. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2272 166 full Episode 45-Bryan Singer's Apt Pupil (1998) Episode 45-Bryan Singer's Apt Pupil (1998) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-five-bryan-singers-apt-pupil-1998/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-five-bryan-singers-apt-pupil-1998/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:47:36 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3ea68dce-224d-35dd-8eaa-8fef0d0f4f4d In this week's review, I examine Bryan Singer's post-The Usual Suspects/pre-X-Men project, the adaptation of Stephen King's short story, Apt Pupil. If you've reviewed last week's episode, then you know I thought it was a tense, deeply disturbing examination of hate and control. In it, Stephen King created his most horrendous villain to date with the character, Todd Bowden. 

Is Bryan Singer able to match Stephen King? 

Is Brad Renfro able to embody the awful characteristics of King's twisted creation?

Is Ian McKellen . . . ? Yes, Ian McKellen is awesome. 

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]]> In this week's review, I examine Bryan Singer's post-The Usual Suspects/pre-X-Men project, the adaptation of Stephen King's short story, Apt Pupil. If you've reviewed last week's episode, then you know I thought it was a tense, deeply disturbing examination of hate and control. In it, Stephen King created his most horrendous villain to date with the character, Todd Bowden. 

Is Bryan Singer able to match Stephen King? 

Is Brad Renfro able to embody the awful characteristics of King's twisted creation?

Is Ian McKellen . . . ? Yes, Ian McKellen is awesome. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2747 165 full Episode 44-Apt Pupil Episode 44-Apt Pupil https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-four-apt-pupil/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-four-apt-pupil/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:45:28 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0d4cfe74-be4f-3b76-ac08-492afe26a55d In this week's review, I continue our six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, with the story: "Apt Pupil." 

Despite the lack of supernatural elements, I argue that this is Stephen King's most horrific story at this point of publication. Join me as I take a deep dive into the squalid mind of Todd Bowden as he discovers that evil takes many shapes, and often times resembles the man who looks back at you from your mirror. 

Make sure you stick around next week when I review Bryan Singer's adaptation starring Brad Renfro and Magneto himself, Sir Ian McKellan.

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]]> In this week's review, I continue our six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, with the story: "Apt Pupil." 

Despite the lack of supernatural elements, I argue that this is Stephen King's most horrific story at this point of publication. Join me as I take a deep dive into the squalid mind of Todd Bowden as he discovers that evil takes many shapes, and often times resembles the man who looks back at you from your mirror. 

Make sure you stick around next week when I review Bryan Singer's adaptation starring Brad Renfro and Magneto himself, Sir Ian McKellan.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3471 164 full Episode 43-Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Episode 43-Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption (1994) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-three-frank-darabonts-the-shawshank-redemption-1994/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-three-frank-darabonts-the-shawshank-redemption-1994/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:31:19 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/28665263-aa56-3e69-bdf0-3324a1f22f35 This week's edition examine's Frank Darabont's classic film, The Shawshank Redemption. Since it's release, it has become a beloved movie for the audience, and it is often used as a counterargument for anyone who dismisses King as "just a horror author." 

Be honest: you've probably seen this movie a dozen times at this point. You know it. You can quote it. But does that mean it's as good as you remember? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> This week's edition examine's Frank Darabont's classic film, The Shawshank Redemption. Since it's release, it has become a beloved movie for the audience, and it is often used as a counterargument for anyone who dismisses King as "just a horror author." 

Be honest: you've probably seen this movie a dozen times at this point. You know it. You can quote it. But does that mean it's as good as you remember? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3288 163 full Episode 42-Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption Episode 42-Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-two-rita-hayworth-and-the-shawshank-redemption/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-two-rita-hayworth-and-the-shawshank-redemption/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:29:10 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d76bb758-c286-3e2f-8cb1-e4fb589bc544 In this week's review, I begin a six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, beginning with the first story: "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption." Widely considered one of Stephen King's best stories, it laid the groundwork for the classic film and is used as an example of how Stephen King is so much more than just a "horror" writer. 

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]]> In this week's review, I begin a six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, beginning with the first story: "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption." Widely considered one of Stephen King's best stories, it laid the groundwork for the classic film and is used as an example of how Stephen King is so much more than just a "horror" writer. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2221 162 full Episode 41-The Ending of the Gunslinger Episode 41-The Ending of the Gunslinger https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-one-the-ending-of-the-gunslinger/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-one-the-ending-of-the-gunslinger/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:27:54 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/0d1dc1b8-6773-3dab-beea-468c8cda5821 Welcome back! This week, I discuss the conclusion of The Gunslinger, read some e-mails and give some recommendations to everyone. 

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]]> Welcome back! This week, I discuss the conclusion of The Gunslinger, read some e-mails and give some recommendations to everyone. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2620 161 full Episode 41-The Gunslinger (Part Two) Episode 41-The Gunslinger (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-the-gunslinger-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-forty-the-gunslinger-part-two/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:26:38 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/7caaf0f3-239d-346d-b91b-ffc281af26f1 In this week's episode, I continue my analysis of Stephen King's first entry into the world The Dark Tower, The Gunslinger. 

Last week, in Part One, I tried to remain as spoiler-free as possible. This week, however, I place The Gunslinger into the context of the greater series and examine how well it holds up against the later novels, so this episode is chock-full of spoilers. 

Warning: Because of spoilers, if you have not finished The Dark Tower series, you should skip this week's episode!  Join our ka-tet as we make our way across the desert, into the mountains in our quest to reach The Dark Tower. Will we reach it? Let's find out together!

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]]> In this week's episode, I continue my analysis of Stephen King's first entry into the world The Dark Tower, The Gunslinger. 

Last week, in Part One, I tried to remain as spoiler-free as possible. This week, however, I place The Gunslinger into the context of the greater series and examine how well it holds up against the later novels, so this episode is chock-full of spoilers. 

Warning: Because of spoilers, if you have not finished The Dark Tower series, you should skip this week's episode! 
Join our ka-tet as we make our way across the desert, into the mountains in our quest to reach The Dark Tower. Will we reach it? Let's find out together!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2376 160 full Episode 40-The Gunslinger (Part One) Episode 40-The Gunslinger (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-nine-the-gunslinger-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-nine-the-gunslinger-part-one/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:24:29 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d51dfe2a-10a8-3650-9974-fa3fee9966e6 "The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." 

With those words, a 19 year-old Stephen King embarked upon a decades-spanning journey that included 7 books, numerous tie-ins and a near death experience. That's right, Constant Reader. This week, I launch into The Gunslinger. 

Please note that this week is only part one of a two part episode. This week, I review The Gunslinger, trying to remain as spoiler-free about anything that comes afterward. Next week, I place The Gunslinger into the context of the greater series and examine how well it holds up against the later novels. 

This is one that I couldn't wait to review, and as of right now, this is my favorite episode I've recorded so far! Join our ka-tet as we make our way across the desert, into the mountains in our quest to reach The Dark Tower. Will we reach it? Let's find out together! 

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]]> "The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." 

With those words, a 19 year-old Stephen King embarked upon a decades-spanning journey that included 7 books, numerous tie-ins and a near death experience. That's right, Constant Reader. This week, I launch into The Gunslinger. 

Please note that this week is only part one of a two part episode. This week, I review The Gunslinger, trying to remain as spoiler-free about anything that comes afterward. Next week, I place The Gunslinger into the context of the greater series and examine how well it holds up against the later novels. 

This is one that I couldn't wait to review, and as of right now, this is my favorite episode I've recorded so far! Join our ka-tet as we make our way across the desert, into the mountains in our quest to reach The Dark Tower. Will we reach it? Let's find out together! 

Thanks to Bright Giant for use of their song, "Jake and the Gunslinger."

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3944 159 full Episode 39-Lewis Teague's Cujo (1983) Episode 39-Lewis Teague's Cujo (1983) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-eight-lewis-teagues-cujo-1983/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-eight-lewis-teagues-cujo-1983/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:22:55 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6c755dbb-202a-3a17-b8cb-97e09cc00e39 In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, we launch into a review of the adaptation of Cujo! Is it as brutally depressing as the novel? Find out!

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]]> In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, we launch into a review of the adaptation of Cujo! Is it as brutally depressing as the novel? Find out!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1926 158 full Episode 38-The Ending of Cujo Episode 38-The Ending of Cujo https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-seven-the-ending-of-cujo/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-seven-the-ending-of-cujo/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:21:28 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/787f8b20-9bf2-3f02-adff-6206a2e692c8 Welcome back, everyone! Cujo. . .good ending? Bad ending? Do I like it? Do I not? Find out this week!

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! Cujo. . .good ending? Bad ending? Do I like it? Do I not? Find out this week!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1934 157 full Episode 37-Cujo Episode 37-Cujo https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-six-cujo/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-six-cujo/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:20:29 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/a3745f91-12f3-3412-8192-6437eebe7440 It's Jaws meets Old Yeller in this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast! This week, I review the tale of man's best friend gone bad: Cujo.

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]]> It's Jaws meets Old Yeller in this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast! This week, I review the tale of man's best friend gone bad: Cujo.

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3762 156 full Episode 35-Mark L. Lester's Firestarter (1984) Episode 35-Mark L. Lester's Firestarter (1984) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-four-mark-l-lesters-firestarter-1984/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-four-mark-l-lesters-firestarter-1984/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:19:13 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f86e8128-edf0-3c01-b406-ee4ff03590d8 In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review the adaptation of King's classic, Firestarter. Can the movie hold a torch to the book? Find out in this episode!

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]]> In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review the adaptation of King's classic, Firestarter. Can the movie hold a torch to the book? Find out in this episode!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3733 155 full Episode 34-The Ending of Firestarter Episode 34-The Ending of Firestarter https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-three-the-ending-of-firestarter/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-three-the-ending-of-firestarter/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:18:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d663a1db-92a4-351f-abe0-5a7959086b6c Welcome back! This week, I review the conclusion of Firestarter. 

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]]> Welcome back! This week, I review the conclusion of Firestarter. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1107 203 full Episode 33-Firestarter Episode 33-Firestarter https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-two-firestarter/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-two-firestarter/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:15:44 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/58b2aa30-ade0-307a-9ef2-8c1b3f2a07ec In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review Stephen King's suspenseful sci-fi, action, thriller Firestarter!

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]]> In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review Stephen King's suspenseful sci-fi, action, thriller Firestarter!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3935 154 full Bonus Episode-Stranger Things Finale Bonus Episode-Stranger Things Finale https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-stranger-things-finale/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-stranger-things-finale/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:33:51 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/5f58927c-51c6-3427-bd2e-913e0e997f30 Welcome back to the Upside Down. Many years ago, I reviewed the first season of Stranger Things, and now that cultural phenomenon has wrapped, I thought it was fitting to back to Hawkins one last time and share my thoughts on the impact of this show, its origins of the Stephen King inspirations and the successes of its finale. For any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Welcome back to the Upside Down. Many years ago, I reviewed the first season of Stranger Things, and now that cultural phenomenon has wrapped, I thought it was fitting to back to Hawkins one last time and share my thoughts on the impact of this show, its origins of the Stephen King inspirations and the successes of its finale. For any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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]]> Constant Reader false No 6436 139 full Episode 278-King Sorrow Episode 278-King Sorrow https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-278-king-sorrow/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-278-king-sorrow/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:08:00 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/87ff9b17-665a-3659-9880-ff944fdb441f Hello, everyone! I'm back again to tell you all of the reasons why you should stop listening to this podcast and read Joe Hill's latest novel, King Sorrow!

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]]> Hello, everyone! I'm back again to tell you all of the reasons why you should stop listening to this podcast and read Joe Hill's latest novel, King Sorrow!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3826 13 full Episode 274-Stephen King News Roundup and Salem's Lot (2024) Review Episode 274-Stephen King News Roundup and Salem's Lot (2024) Review https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-274-stephen-king-news-roundup-and-salems-lot-2024-review/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-274-stephen-king-news-roundup-and-salems-lot-2024-review/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:09:16 -0500 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/db4dbaa3-cb58-3c0b-915f-8513b0b3d055 Hello, everyone! Happy New Year! In this episode, I look ahead to some 2025 goodies and conclude with a review of the 2024 remake of Salem's Lot. 

]]> Hello, everyone! Happy New Year! In this episode, I look ahead to some 2025 goodies and conclude with a review of the 2024 remake of Salem's Lot. 

]]> Constant Reader false No 4150 full Episode 126-Top Dark Tower Moments Episode 126-Top Dark Tower Moments https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-118-top-dark-tower-moments/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-118-top-dark-tower-moments/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2016 12:00:40 -0400 http://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-118-top-dark-tower-moments/ Constant Reader false No 1824 Episode 126-Top Dark Tower Moments Episode 122-Top 10 Moments Episode 122-Top 10 Moments https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-117-top-10-moments/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-117-top-10-moments/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2016 11:14:00 -0400 http://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-117-top-10-moments/ Constant Reader false No 3183 Episode 122-Top 10 Moments Episode 121-Top 10 Villains Episode 121-Top 10 Villains https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-116-top-10-villains/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-116-top-10-villains/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2016 10:51:21 -0400 http://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-116-top-10-villains/
]]> Constant Reader false No 1874 Episode 121-Top 10 Villains Episode 32-David Cronenberg's The Dead Zone (1983) Episode 32-David Cronenberg's The Dead Zone (1983) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-one-david-cronenbergs-the-dead-zone-1983/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirty-one-david-cronenbergs-the-dead-zone-1983/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:03:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/1af4f9fe-2a22-3a3f-a0c8-79d9bc588142 In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review David Cronenberg's classic adaptation of King's classic starring Christopher Walken in all his Walken glory!

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]]> In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review David Cronenberg's classic adaptation of King's classic starring Christopher Walken in all his Walken glory!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2646 153 full Episode 31-The Ending of the Dead Zone Episode 31-The Ending of the Dead Zone https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-222-the-ending-of-the-dead-zone/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-222-the-ending-of-the-dead-zone/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:00:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d27b2486-5e6e-53c2-aa79-4a7ad33544cf And here we are, talking about the Dead Zone. 

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]]> And here we are, talking about the Dead Zone. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1163 full Episode 30-The Dead Zone Episode 30-The Dead Zone https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-29/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-29/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2014 16:00:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ca843c36-fb26-39ee-a0e6-17e65da4acb0 In this week's edition of Stephen Kingcast, I examine Stephen King's suspenseful thriller about a man whose physic abilities can't help him slow down a race against time. That's right, this week, I examine The Dead Zone, a novel that is terrifyingly prescient for its time. 

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]]> In this week's edition of Stephen Kingcast, I examine Stephen King's suspenseful thriller about a man whose physic abilities can't help him slow down a race against time. That's right, this week, I examine The Dead Zone, a novel that is terrifyingly prescient for its time. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4547 152 full Episode 29-Interview With Josh Brucker Episode 29-Interview With Josh Brucker https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-twenty-eight-interview-with-josh-brucker/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-twenty-eight-interview-with-josh-brucker/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2014 22:19:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/72183c18-e655-3b2b-badc-f90404d0036a Welcome back, everyone. In July of 2017, I had the pleasure of interviewing fellow Constant Reader, Josh Brucker, who was working on the Dollar Baby, One For the Road, based on the short story from Night Shift. 

Thought the project never manifested, it was a great conversation and can be heard here. 

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]]> Welcome back, everyone. In July of 2017, I had the pleasure of interviewing fellow Constant Reader, Josh Brucker, who was working on the Dollar Baby, One For the Road, based on the short story from Night Shift. 

Thought the project never manifested, it was a great conversation and can be heard here. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3921 151 full Episode 25-Chapelwaite Episode 25-Chapelwaite https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-25-chapelwaite/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-25-chapelwaite/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:41:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/4b5a3c74-82db-3247-9c5e-1889bae93198 In the fall of 2021, an adaptation of Stephen King's Jerusalem's Lot premiered. A moody, thoughtful vampire tale starring Adrian Brody, it could have--should have--been the buzzworthy show, but unfortunately, the once-in-a-lifetime's shadow of Midnight Mass covered it in generational bat's wing. 

It should have been talked about. So that's why I'm here, to dig up this vampire yarn from its grave to give it life once more!

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]]> In the fall of 2021, an adaptation of Stephen King's Jerusalem's Lot premiered. A moody, thoughtful vampire tale starring Adrian Brody, it could have--should have--been the buzzworthy show, but unfortunately, the once-in-a-lifetime's shadow of Midnight Mass covered it in generational bat's wing. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2726 290 full Episode 23-Tobe Hooper's The Mangler (1995) Episode 23-Tobe Hooper's The Mangler (1995) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ten-the-mangler/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ten-the-mangler/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2014 22:40:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/91404dc2-3d07-397b-8488-4e8b717fc560 Welcome back, everyone! In this week, I continue my exploration of the adaptations springing out of Stephen King's first short story collection, Night Shift with a review of The Mangler. 

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! In this week, I continue my exploration of the adaptations springing out of Stephen King's first short story collection, Night Shift with a review of The Mangler. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2804 1 11 full Episode 22-Brett Leonard's The Lawnmower Man (1992) Episode 22-Brett Leonard's The Lawnmower Man (1992) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirteen-the-lawnmower-man/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-thirteen-the-lawnmower-man/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2014 23:00:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/6ad08170-962a-3dc5-8d2e-a11b4f6c310a Welcome back to The Stephen Kingcast, one man's musings on the works of Stephen King. This week, plug in as I review the adaptation (?) of The Lawnmower Man. 

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]]> Welcome back to The Stephen Kingcast, one man's musings on the works of Stephen King. This week, plug in as I review the adaptation (?) of The Lawnmower Man. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2609 13 full Episode 21-Tom McLoughlin's Sometimes They Come Back (1991) Episode 21-Tom McLoughlin's Sometimes They Come Back (1991) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-12-sometimes-they-come-back/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-12-sometimes-they-come-back/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:56:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/15373762-dcff-32b4-80dd-2a4572b64c5a Welcome to The Stephen Kingcast, one man's musings on the works of Stephen King. This week, I continue my exploration of the adaptations based on the stories contained within Night Shift by examining the adaptation of Sometimes They Come Back. 

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]]> Welcome to The Stephen Kingcast, one man's musings on the works of Stephen King. This week, I continue my exploration of the adaptations based on the stories contained within Night Shift by examining the adaptation of Sometimes They Come Back. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3532 12 full Episode 20-Ralph S. Singelton's Graveyard Shift (1990) Episode 20-Ralph S. Singelton's Graveyard Shift (1990) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ten-graveyard-shift/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ten-graveyard-shift/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:29:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/99d25e64-1e1b-3516-ad40-56ec943faad1 Welcome back, everyone!  In this episode, I discuss the latest Dark Tower Trailer, Castle Rock news, and plug the upcoming One For the Road onefortheroad2018.com.  Also, don't forget to get all your Stephen King related t-shirts at http://www.ka-tet19.net.  

Oh yeah, I also squeeze in a review of 1990's Graveyard Shift.  Stay tuned for next week, when I take a whack at The Mangler.  Thanks for tuning in, everyone!  If you liked this (or any) episode of the Stephen King Cast, make sure you head on over to iTunes to leave a review.

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]]> Welcome back, everyone!  In this episode, I discuss the latest Dark Tower Trailer, Castle Rock news, and plug the upcoming One For the Road onefortheroad2018.com.  Also, don't forget to get all your Stephen King related t-shirts at http://www.ka-tet19.net.  

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4210 1 10 full Bonus Episode-Joe Hill's Horns (Part Two) Bonus Episode-Joe Hill's Horns (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-joe-hills-horns-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-joe-hills-horns-part-two/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:51:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/62fa9e19-952c-3960-8b0c-75f8b5db346f In this bonus edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I take a break from Stephen King to review Joe Hill's Horns. 

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]]> In this bonus edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I take a break from Stephen King to review Joe Hill's Horns. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2505 1 9 full Bonus Episode-Joe Hill's Horns (Part One) Bonus Episode-Joe Hill's Horns (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-joe-hills-horns-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-joe-hills-horns-part-one/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:47:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/d70ffcf8-5655-3cd9-b955-a2c409722a53 In this bonus edition of The Stephen Kingcast, I take a break from Stephen King in order to review Joe Hill's Horns. 

Due to the length of the review, I had to split the episode into two parts. Be sure to check them both out, and search the feed for other Joe Hill reviews. 

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]]> In this bonus edition of The Stephen Kingcast, I take a break from Stephen King in order to review Joe Hill's Horns. 

Due to the length of the review, I had to split the episode into two parts. Be sure to check them both out, and search the feed for other Joe Hill reviews. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3553 1 9 full Episode 19-Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive (1986) Episode 19-Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive (1986) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-eleven-maximum-overdrive/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-eleven-maximum-overdrive/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2014 22:49:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b183f971-ba73-3539-880b-b90ad3af0de5 Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast! In this episode, I tackle the camptastic 80s legend: Maximum Overdrive. 

Please note that this episode originally aired on October 12, 2017th but has been re-edited with fresh audio segments and re-ordered to be kept with the rest of the rest of the reviews springing out of King's short story collection, Night Shift. Because the episode originally aired in 2017, I discuss movie Talisman news, the trailer for Castle Rock, and Dark Tower news. 

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]]> Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast! In this episode, I tackle the camptastic 80s legend: Maximum Overdrive. 

Please note that this episode originally aired on October 12, 2017th but has been re-edited with fresh audio segments and re-ordered to be kept with the rest of the rest of the reviews springing out of King's short story collection, Night Shift. Because the episode originally aired in 2017, I discuss movie Talisman news, the trailer for Castle Rock, and Dark Tower news. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4997 11 full Episode 18-Lewis Teague's Cat's Eye (1985) Episode 18-Lewis Teague's Cat's Eye (1985) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventeen-cats-eye/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seventeen-cats-eye/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2014 21:57:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/704c67fd-dcfb-3ab1-98b4-47c7726205c6 Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I continue our examination of Night Shift, in this case, I look at 1985's horror anthology, Cat's Eye. 

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]]> Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I continue our examination of Night Shift, in this case, I look at 1985's horror anthology, Cat's Eye. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2831 150 full Episode 17-Fritz Kiersch's Children of the Corn (1984) Episode 17-Fritz Kiersch's Children of the Corn (1984) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-9-children-of-the-corn/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-9-children-of-the-corn/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2014 22:32:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/683244a9-eb4a-39cc-a36c-acc80bd1ca27 In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine the 80s horror classic, Children of the Corn. 

A note on this podcast: the original date of this episode was September 28, 2014. It has been re-edited with fresh audio inserted throughout, and the episode itself has been re-ordered to keep with the rest of the reviews dedicated to Stephen King's Night Shift collection. 

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]]> In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine the 80s horror classic, Children of the Corn. 

A note on this podcast: the original date of this episode was September 28, 2014. It has been re-edited with fresh audio inserted throughout, and the episode itself has been re-ordered to keep with the rest of the reviews dedicated to Stephen King's Night Shift collection. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1829 144 full Episode 16-George A. Romero's Creepshow (1982) Episode 16-George A. Romero's Creepshow (1982) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifteen-creepshow/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-fifteen-creepshow/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2014 21:50:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/41f0c84c-0589-3d6d-804a-8159d6433b00 In this episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I continue my examination of everything related to Night Shift by examining 1982's horror anthology classic, Creepshow. 

With the Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill, we have our first Night Shift adaptation. So get your favorite blanket, curl up beneath and let's hang out with the Creeper

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]]> In this episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I continue my examination of everything related to Night Shift by examining 1982's horror anthology classic, Creepshow. 

With the Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill, we have our first Night Shift adaptation. So get your favorite blanket, curl up beneath and let's hang out with the Creeper

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1994 149 full Episode 15-Night Shift (Part Two) Episode 15-Night Shift (Part Two) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-8-night-shift-part-two/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-8-night-shift-part-two/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2014 22:00:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ac96d1c1-9a96-3424-9251-c006da186395 In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine Stephen King's first collection of short stories: Night Shift. Rather than analyzing each one, I analyze the remaining short stories that I didn't touch upon last week. 

Please note that this episode originally aired on July 10, 2017, which was three years after last episode, so some of the things discussed in last episode never came to fruition the way that we had hoped, and as you'll see from this episode, things discussed here never came to pass, either.

But unbeknownst to all of us, in just a little bit over a month, the manhole covers on the streets of Stephen King IP were about to explode out of the ground and shoot farther than we could have possibly imagined. . .It: Chapter One was right around the corner. . .

During the time of this original recording, I examined the stories I hadn't covered three years prior, answered listener e-mail, discussed some potential Stephen King movie news (www.onefortheroad2018.com) and peddled some dope t-shirts (http://www.ka-tet19.com)

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]]> In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine Stephen King's first collection of short stories: Night Shift. Rather than analyzing each one, I analyze the remaining short stories that I didn't touch upon last week. 

Please note that this episode originally aired on July 10, 2017, which was three years after last episode, so some of the things discussed in last episode never came to fruition the way that we had hoped, and as you'll see from this episode, things discussed here never came to pass, either.

But unbeknownst to all of us, in just a little bit over a month, the manhole covers on the streets of Stephen King IP were about to explode out of the ground and shoot farther than we could have possibly imagined. . .It: Chapter One was right around the corner. . .

During the time of this original recording, I examined the stories I hadn't covered three years prior, answered listener e-mail, discussed some potential Stephen King movie news (www.onefortheroad2018.com) and peddled some dope t-shirts (http://www.ka-tet19.com)

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5048 1 8 full Episode 14-Night Shift (Part One) Episode 14-Night Shift (Part One) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seven-night-shift-part-one/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-seven-night-shift-part-one/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2014 21:53:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/282d07cd-0d4f-344a-a136-a820c26cfb82 In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine Stephen King's first collection of short stories: Night Shift. Rather than analyzing each one, I analyze a handful of the stories that stood out to me, including a deep dive into the forward to the collection from the author. 

Next episode will cover the second half of the short stories, and following that, I will explore the adaptations from the collection. 

Please note that the original podcast aired on September 21, 2014. I provide a new introduction explaining the structure of the next stretch of episodes, how this episode relates to the next one and discuss what happened/didn't happen with some of the concepts that are discussed in this episode. Wibbly wobbly timey wimey!

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]]> In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine Stephen King's first collection of short stories: Night Shift. Rather than analyzing each one, I analyze a handful of the stories that stood out to me, including a deep dive into the forward to the collection from the author. 

Next episode will cover the second half of the short stories, and following that, I will explore the adaptations from the collection. 

Please note that the original podcast aired on September 21, 2014. I provide a new introduction explaining the structure of the next stretch of episodes, how this episode relates to the next one and discuss what happened/didn't happen with some of the concepts that are discussed in this episode. Wibbly wobbly timey wimey!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3767 1 7 full Episode 12-Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980) Episode 12-Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-six-stanley-kubricks-the-shining-review-1768513663/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-six-stanley-kubricks-the-shining-review-1768513663/#comments Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:45:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/25a68ca0-dce6-3770-a663-64a5dceb1ade When Stephen King goes blow for blow with Stanley Kubrick, who comes out the winner? That's right, Constant Listeners. In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review 1980's horror classic, The Shining. 

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]]> When Stephen King goes blow for blow with Stanley Kubrick, who comes out the winner? That's right, Constant Listeners. In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review 1980's horror classic, The Shining. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4017 1 6 full Episode 11-The Ending of The Shining Episode 11-The Ending of The Shining https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ten-the-ending-of-the-shining/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-ten-the-ending-of-the-shining/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2014 21:33:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/db2fdbaa-3775-358e-9f9a-b0d7a596de8b In this week, we look at the conclusion of The Shining to determine whether or not Stephen King deserves his reputation for having an inability to successfully land his endings. So let's focus on the conclusion and figure this out together!

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]]> In this week, we look at the conclusion of The Shining to determine whether or not Stephen King deserves his reputation for having an inability to successfully land his endings. So let's focus on the conclusion and figure this out together!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 1602 147 full Episode 10-The Shining Review Episode 10-The Shining Review https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-five-the-shining-review/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-five-the-shining-review/#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2014 16:42:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/00321812-0c4a-39a3-8617-f3dcd80e34ec In this week's edition of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine what what many might argue is Stephen King's most famous novel: The Shining. 

Don't forget to come back next week when I chime in with my thoughts on the great debate between the book and the movie. 

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]]> In this week's edition of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine what what many might argue is Stephen King's most famous novel: The Shining. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4000 143 full Episode 7-Tobe Hooper's Salem's Lot (1979) Episode 7-Tobe Hooper's Salem's Lot (1979) https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-four-salems-lot-movie-re-release/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-four-salems-lot-movie-re-release/#comments Sun, 31 Aug 2014 21:39:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/b745f334-ac0d-37fd-9a67-6dd5cb5a15e2 In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine 1979's adaptation of Salem's Lot. But first, I read some listener e-mail. I then finish up the review with some recommendations. Enjoy! 

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]]> In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine 1979's adaptation of Salem's Lot. But first, I read some listener e-mail. I then finish up the review with some recommendations. Enjoy! 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 4425 4 full Episode 6-The Ending of Salem's Lot Episode 6-The Ending of Salem's Lot https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-six-the-ending-of-salems-lot/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-six-the-ending-of-salems-lot/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2014 21:27:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/ad4427d0-da15-3307-b6ae-90c6bf59a676 In this episode, let's focus on the conclusion of Salem's Lot to determine whether or not Stephen King deserves his reputation for having an inability to land his endings. 

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]]> In this episode, let's focus on the conclusion of Salem's Lot to determine whether or not Stephen King deserves his reputation for having an inability to land his endings. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2649 146 full Episode 5-Salem's Lot Review Episode 5-Salem's Lot Review https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-three-salems-lot-review/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-three-salems-lot-review/#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:27:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e0f29584-a8e0-3673-a48c-121a0c4be955 In this week on the Stephen Kingcast, I examine Stephen King's second novel, the classic tale of a small town plagued by vampires, Salem's Lot. Hardcore Stephen King fans, stick around after the end of the podcast to listen to how Salem's Lot ties into King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower. 

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]]> In this week on the Stephen Kingcast, I examine Stephen King's second novel, the classic tale of a small town plagued by vampires, Salem's Lot. Hardcore Stephen King fans, stick around after the end of the podcast to listen to how Salem's Lot ties into King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 5069 3 full Episode 3-Carrie Movie Reviews Episode 3-Carrie Movie Reviews https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-two-carrie-movie-reviews-1768448296/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-two-carrie-movie-reviews-1768448296/#comments Sun, 17 Aug 2014 22:36:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/40ed8570-3184-3a3d-b2ee-fb412cc9d118 In the epic battle between King's 1974 novel v. DePalma's classic movie v. Pierce's 2013 remake, who comes out the victor? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> In the epic battle between King's 1974 novel v. DePalma's classic movie v. Pierce's 2013 remake, who comes out the victor? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast!

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]]> Constant Reader false No 3312 2 full Episode 2-The Ending of Carrie Episode 2-The Ending of Carrie https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-two-the-ending-of-carrie/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-two-the-ending-of-carrie/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:21:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/f7b6df37-c495-37f3-b8ea-fda450a8b669 Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast! In this episode, I focus on the ending of Carrie to determine whether or not King deserves the reputation he has for having an inability to land his endings. So let's take a deep dive into the conclusion of Carrie and figure it out together. 

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]]> Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast! In this episode, I focus on the ending of Carrie to determine whether or not King deserves the reputation he has for having an inability to land his endings. So let's take a deep dive into the conclusion of Carrie and figure it out together. 

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]]> Constant Reader false No 2071 145 full Episode 1-Carrie Review Episode 1-Carrie Review https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-1-carrie/ https://stephenkingcast.podbean.com/e/episode-1-carrie/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2014 16:21:00 -0400 stephenkingcast.podbean.com/3781f33f-8f05-36fb-9f9d-d35f037f47d0 In Stephen Kingcast's first review, I examine the book that started it all: 1974's runaway hit, Carrie!

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]]> In Stephen Kingcast's first review, I examine the book that started it all: 1974's runaway hit, Carrie!

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