This week 11/22/63 continues as we chat about chapters 7 and 8 of the novel. Jake settles into life in Derry and executes Operation Kill Frank! Discussion Question: The past is obdurate, but it’s not the only thing. What are some other things

3.62: 11/22/63 (Part 2)

8 days ago 2h 10m

This week 11/22/63 continues as Jake heads back into 1958 and to the wonderful, beautiful Derry, Maine! We're chatting about chapters 5 and 6 of the novel! Discussion Question: King not only brings us back to Derry, but delivers a love letter

3.61: 11/22/63 (Part 1)

15 days ago 2h 23m

This week, we're on the way to Dallas Texas circa 1963 as we begin our journey through the 2010s with Stephen King's 11/22/63! We meet our main character and learn the rules of time travel as we chat about the prologue through chapter 4 of the

3.60: Duma Key (Overview) w/ Kim C.

22 days ago 2h 46m

We are so thrilled to be once again joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast for our overview discussion of the underrated gem that is Duma Key. It's another extra-long episode as we spend upwards of 90 minutes chattin

3.59: Duma Key (Part 7)

29 days ago 2h 28m

The end is here! We chat about chapter 18 through the ending of Stephen King's Duma Key as the mystery of the Key and Perce is revealed. We chat about the sad, shocking ending and Matt's struggle with it. Discussion Question: Mailbag time! Se

3.58: Duma Key (Part 6)

Mar 21st, 2024 2h 18m

Heads up people, this is a sad one. We're covering chapters 15-17 of Stephen King's Duma Key, which include many deaths and a trip to the south end of the isle. Discussion Question: It's a two-fer! What is your favorite creepy overgrown possib

3.57: Duma Key (Part 5)

Mar 14th, 2024 1h 59m

This week we're on part 5 of our 8-part series discussing Stephen King's Duma Key! Edgar's art show has arrived at last and with it his entire family! It's a joyous happy moment interrupted by a sudden tragic death. Perse is awake and Edgar mig

3.56: Duma Key (Part 4)

Mar 7th, 2024 2h 20m

This week everything seems to be coming up Edgar as he prepares for his guest lecture and art show with help from Wireman and PAM!!!! Also, Elizabeth's past seems ready to catch up with all of us. We're chatting about How to Draw a Picture (VI)

3.55: Duma Key (Part 3)

Feb 29th, 2024 2h 10m

This week we continue our time on Duma Key as we read chapters 8 through 10. Edgar flexes his new painting powers by murdering a murderer and saving a friend. We feel pretty good about all this, but should we!? Discussion Question: Wireman Goe

3.54: Duma Key (Part 2)

Feb 22nd, 2024 2h 29m

It's Wireman time! This week on the show we continue our coverage of Stephen King's Duma Key by discussing the book from How to Draw a Picture (III) through Chapter 7! Edgar finally meets the oft referenced Wireman and the owner of Duma Key, th

3.53: Duma Key (Part 1)

Feb 15th, 2024 2h 38m

This week, it's new book week as we head down to sunny Florida with our pick for King's 2000s: Duma Key. We read and discussed through chapter 3 of the novel this week! Discussion Question: Duma Key is very clearly King's take on a Gothic nove

3.52: The Regulators

Feb 8th, 2024 1h 32m

This week, we wrap up our coverage of Desperation and King's 1990s by taking a look at Richard Bachman's The Regulators, a weird little book that becomes fascinating when compared to it's sister novel. Next week: We begin Stephen King's Duma K

3.51: Desperation (2006 Movie)

Feb 1st, 2024 1h 12m

This week we take a look at the movie adaptation of Desperation! It's... alright Next week: The Regulators are heading to Poplar St. and we're coming along for the ride... Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: ht

3.50: Desperation (Overview)

Jan 25th, 2024 1h 59m

This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Desperation! We chat about why the book is a whole lot of fun, but has some glaring flaws and of course...more religion talk. Then we answer your questions! Next week: We take a look at the De

3.49: Desperation (Part 8)

Jan 18th, 2024 2h 26m

This week we reach the end of Stephen King's Desperation as we discuss Part 4, Chapter 4 through the end of the book. David brings Johnny back to the side of God, only for the cruel diety to demand one final sacrifice. God is cruel. God is love

3.48: Desperation (Part 7)

Jan 11th, 2024 2h 19m

This week the end begins as we cover chapters 1 through 3 of Part 4 of Stephen King's Desperation. David returns to instruct the group on what happened in Desperation and what they need to do next, but Johnny resists the call of God and runs of

3.47: Desperation (Part 6)

Jan 4th, 2024 2h 13m

This week, after Audrey's surprising heel turn, the group scrambles to protect David, their lord and savior. Meanwhile, the prayboy confronts a mysterious messanger from God who gives him his purpose: Serve him. We're chatting about Chapters 4

BONUS - Other Levels of the Tower: CUJO

Dec 28th, 2023 1h

Hey folks! We're off this week for the Christmas holiday, but we wanted to give you something! Here's an episode of our Patreon bonus podcast Other Levels of the Tower taking a look at the 1983 adaptation of King's Cujo! We'll be back in the ne

3.46: Desperation (Part 5)

Dec 21st, 2023 2h

This week, our characters make it to The American West as we cover Chapters 1-3 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation. David does a miracle and Audrey and Tom fills us in on the China Pit. Discussion Question: The Audrey reveal this week wa

3.45: Desperation (Part 4)

Dec 14th, 2023 2h 25m

This week, things are heating up in Desperation, Nevada as the sexy wolf statue makes it triumphant return. Also, our characters head to the movies! We're chatting about Part 2, Chapters 3-5 of Stephen King's Desperation! Discussion Question:

3.44: Desperation (Part 3)

Dec 7th, 2023 2h 16m

This week part two of Stephen King's Desperation begins as we cover chapters 1 and 2! Steve and Cynthia discover what happened to the Desperation Mining Corporation and David uses the power of God to escape! BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopi

3.43: Desperation (Part 2)

Nov 30th, 2023 2h 30m

This week on the show we continue our journey to Desperation, Nevada as we read chapters 4 and 5 of Part 1. We spend some time with the delightful Steve Ames and Cynthia Smith as they make their way towards Desperation and the missing Johnny. T

3.42: Desperation (Part 1)

Nov 23rd, 2023 2h 16m

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week, we're thankful to begin a new book. We start our series on Stephen King's Desperation with chapters 1 through 3. We meet the lovable scamp that is the as-of-yet-unnamed Desperation PD officer and three gr

3.41: IT CHAPTER TWO

Nov 16th, 2023 1h 50m

After 19 episodes we conclude our coverage of Stephen King's It with the 2019 adaptation It Chapter Two. Yikes. Next week! We move into the 1990s and begin Stephen King's Desperation chapters 1-3. Tour Packages are sold out, but tickets to ou

3.40: IT (2017)

Nov 9th, 2023 1h 30m

We're back with another It adaptation! This week we take a look at the 2017 feature film! Next week: It: Chapter 2. Oh boy... TICKETS FOR KINGSLINGERS LIVE IN BANGOR GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16TH AT NOON EST. GET DETAILS HERE: h