Stephen King's The Pop of King EW Column: 2005

Stephen King's The Pop of King EW Column: 2005

Author: Bloody FM March 7, 2026 Duration: 2:06:10
In June 2023, The Losers' Club began discussing Stephen King's EW column The Pop of King on their Patreon. What was initially going to be one full-length episode has since become a subsection of The Stephen King Archives that sees the gang dedicating one episode to one full year's worth of columns from King. What started with 2003/2004 -- an episode we unlocked for you last year (look it up) -- has since grown to four more installments, the latest being on 2008. Today, we're dusting off the second of five episodes in the series as a way to shed light on this project. So, in this episode, which was recorded way, way back in 2024, Randall Colburn, Rachel Reeves, Dan Pfleegor, and Justin Gerber dial things back to 2005 and zero in on King's comically acerbic reviews, recommendations, and takedowns to discuss how that era of culture resonates now. Topics include King's prophetic belief that stars don't sell movies, stories do, his bizarre hatred of DVD extras, his warning to the creators of Lost to not fuck up the ending (lol), his complicated thoughts about the work of Bret Easton Ellis, his annoyance with fancypants critics and their disdain of popular fiction, and his favorite (and our favorite) movies, books, and music of 2005. Want more? Become a member of The Barrens -- patreon.com/thebarrens -- to digest all of The Pop of King (so far) and stay tuned for more episodes as time wastes away and makes us all old.

For anyone who’s ever gotten lost in the sprawling, interconnected universe of Stephen King, there’s a dedicated and surprisingly fun guide waiting for you. That guide is The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast, an award-winning weekly series from Bloody FM. Since 2017, this podcast has served as a chronological deep-dive into King’s entire bibliography, from Carrie to the latest release. But it’s far from a dry literary analysis. The hosts-the self-proclaimed Losers-approach each book, film, and adaptation with a blend of genuine critical insight and warm, irreverent humor. They’re the kind of fans who can passionately debate the themes of The Dark Tower while also laughing about the author’s famously unpredictable Twitter presence. When you listen, you’re essentially pulling up a chair to a lively, informed conversation among friends who love this world as much as you do. Episodes regularly feature deep discussions that read between the iconic pages, but they also keep you updated on everything happening in King’s Dominion. That means breaking down the latest Hollywood headlines about adaptations, parsing through his endless forthcoming projects, and examining how his vast body of work intersects with broader arts, film, television, and even history. It’s a comprehensive and consistently engaging resource for both the Constant Reader and the newly curious, making the immense landscape of King’s imagination feel a little more like home. This podcast has built a community around a shared obsession, one detailed and delightful episode at a time.
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The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
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