3.28: IT (Part 6)
As we wrap up Part 2 of Stephen King's It we spend time with the only female loser of the group as Bev deals with a bloody bathroom. Then, another Mike Hanlon interview with the burning of The Black Spot. We're discussin…
Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast
There’s a unique kind of magic in revisiting a beloved story through fresh eyes, and that’s the experience at the heart of Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast. From Doof! Media, this series is a deep-dive analysis of Stephen King’s sprawling, genre-bending Dark Tower saga. What makes it compelling isn’t just the literary examination, but the dynamic between the hosts: Scott, a seasoned "Constant Reader" who knows this world intimately, serves as guide for Matt, who is encountering Roland Deschain’s quest for the first time. Their weekly conversations unpack the dense mythology, characters, and connections to King’s wider universe, blending insightful commentary with the genuine reactions of a newcomer. You’ll hear chapters broken down in detail, with Scott providing context and foreshadowing while Matt puzzles through the twists and moral complexities of Mid-World. It’s like being part of a thoughtful, often humorous book club dedicated solely to this epic journey. Whether you’re a lifelong Tower junkie or just curious about the series that ties so much of King’s work together, this podcast offers a rich, chapter-by-chapter companion to one of fiction’s most ambitious tales. The journey to the Dark Tower-and all the strange detours along the way-feels new again through these discussions.
Episodes
3.27: IT (Part 5)
We spend the week learning to love Richie Tozier as we read and discuss chapter 8 of Stephen King's It. Discussion Question: What is your favorite teenage monster in fiction? Next week we wrap up Part 2 of It with Chapte…
3.26: IT (Part 4)
Mike and Eddie meet the clown as our coverage of It continues! We're chatting about chapters 6 and 7! Discussion Question: What is your favorite example of a natural leader in fiction? (Shoutout to Phillip H. for the que…
3.25: IT (Part 3)
It's back to 1958 as our coverage of Stephen King's It continues with chapters 4 and 5. We get to see Ben, Bill and Eddie meet for the very first time! Discussion Question: What is your favorite Stephen King novel? Pleas…
3.24: IT (Part 2)
It continues! We're chatting about the last three sections of Chapter 3 as well as the First Derry Interlude! Discussion Question: What is your favorite use of a phonecall as an inciting incident? Next week, more It with…
3.23: IT (Part 1)
It's here! This week we move into the 1980s and begin our nineteen-part series covering Stephen King's classic: It. This week we're chatting about chapters 1, 2 and the first three sections of chapter 3! Discussion Quest…
3.22: The Long Walk (Overview)
This week we take one last look at Richard Bachman's The Long Walk! We chat about what we learned about Bachman, some things we missed in our initial readthrough, and the enduring power of the novel. Then we answer some…
3.21: The Long Walk (Part 5)
This week The Walk finally comes to an end as we cover chapters 14-18 and complete the novel. Next week is our overview episode on The Long Walk, which means it's mailbag time! Send in your questions and we'll discuss th…
BONUS - Other Levels of the Tower: CREEPSHOW
Hey folks! Matt is on Vacation this week so we're taking the week off. The following is one of our Patreon exclusive podcasts we recorded a few months ago about Stephen King and George A. Romero's Creepshow. If you like…
3.20: The Long Walk (Part 4)
This week we finally get a bigger view of the world around The Walk as we continue Richard Bachman's The Long Walk with chapters 10-14. Discussion Question: If you were in the Long Walk, what would your winning strategy…
