Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join in as we welcome special guest, Jessica White, featured in our Patreon episodes of “Kids on Bikes”. On this episode we discuss Stegman’s parking story arc, a doll reveals a dark truth in more ways than one, an ongoing gross joke gets grosser, the dangers in wishes, a...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join in as we welcome special guest, Nick Hofer, featured in our Patreon episodes of “Kids on Bikes”. Tune is as we discuss what draws people to Kingdom Hospital, the concept of infrasound, Josh speculates on Natalie’s backstory, CM judges Peter’s commutations skills, the...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join in as we welcome out very first guest, Paul Workman from the “Drinking Age Movies” Podcast, discuss earthquake expertise, psychic magic, Elmer passes a point of no return, our Greek chorus plays Cupid, the Keeper ceremony finally takes place, Peter does a solid, and P...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join us as we cover "Hook's Kingdom" and discuss lazy loopholes, the recurring romance novel, CM's easily impressed with rapping, Ben further turns against the show, some feelings about Hook's ability to flirt, and Josh breaks the case wide open thanks to "The Diary of Ele...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Tune in as we kick things off with a quick stop in Castle Rock for a hilarious misinterpretation, Sally and Lenny’s romance, Ben battles technical difficulties, Josh brings up facts we missed the first time, a tragedy in the Traff family informs their characters, Paul’s mi...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join in as we pick up with a suicide pact, breaking down character motivations, whether the slower pace benefits the overall story, an incredibly dramatic scene takes the silliest turn, the tragic truth behind Mona’s state, the Keepers of the Kingdom, Josh expresses his ha...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Episode two picks up immediately where we left off. Join in as we discuss the continuing saga of Stegman’s car, the junkie gets his comeuppance, the rapid scene changing effect on pace, Sally’s use of the dying in her séance, the meaning behind “The Emperor of Ice Cream”,...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join us for episode one as we discuss the tragic history of the property, we meet the staff and our King stand in, tie-ins to The Dark Tower, how the medical drama is on par with any other medical show on tv, the symbiosis between Peter and Antbear, CM reveals her disdain...

Derry Public Radio closes in on El Cuco in our final installment of The Outsider. Tune in as we discuss the divisive impact Holly’s character being added has on the story, Josh surprises us with a theme song, how Marcy becomes nearly irrelevant, how the Bolton’s turned out not to be the type of characters we thought they would be, one of our listeners enters the book, the terrifying story of the M...

A Special News Bulletin from Derry Public Radio. With social distancing precautions in place we have good news and bad news to share with our Derry Citizens. Thankfully CM has put it all together in a brief video just released to YouTube and our RSS Feed. Stay safe everyone! Long days and pleasant nights!

Derry Public Radio concludes their completely bias take on March Madness! We've set our bracket to discuss and debate which of the books we've covered is our overall favorite. Now it's time to get into our final matchups! Who will win? Who will lose? Who will make the wrong choice? You'll just have to listen and find out! If you've enjoyed March Madness 2020 please email us your ideas for next yea...

The twists and turns continue on Derry Public Radio’s ongoing coverage of The Outsider. Tune in as we discuss the fallout of Terry Mailtand’s assassination, the end of the Peterson family, what “straws for eyes” means, the terrifying openness of the Midwest, the hilarity of penises, King’s trope of villains by proxy, what might be the most immature word play we’ve ever done, Josh reveals Ralph’s T...

Derry Public Radio continues their take on March Madness! We've set our bracket to discuss and debate which of the books we've covered is our overall favorite. Print out your own copy and play along! This episode’s matchups are: The Breathing Method VS Apt Pupil The Long Walk VS Rose Red Rose Madder VS The Dark Half Pet Sematary VS Firestarter 1408 VS The Different Seasons Play-In

This week Derry Public Radio begins with our first episode on “The Outsider.” Join in the discussion as we cover one of the most “King” characters ever, Ralph’s doubt creeping in the longer the case goes, the best name for a strip club ever, the final piece of evidence that destroys the case, Jason Bateman foreshadowing, the impact murder has beyond the victim, CM delivers a sick burn, and one of...

Derry Public Radio is putting their spin on March Madness this year! We've set our bracket to discuss and debate which of the books we've covered is our overall favorite. Print out your own copy and play along! This episodes matchups are: Misery VS The Running Man Joyland VS Eyes of the Dragon Revival VS Salem's Lot The Stand VS Carrie Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption VS The Breathing Method...

Our Firestarter coverage concludes with the Derry Public Radio staff watching the 1984 film. Join in as they discuss the problems that are a product of the time, questionable casting choices, how great it was seeing the portrayal of the McGee’s as a family, CM pitches a hot take, the movie ruining Josh’s favorite scene, the inconsistencies in the using of powers, the breath taking capture scene, B...

Derry Public Radio returns with the second half of Firestarter. Tune in to the conversation as the DPR staff discuss Ben’s repression of one of our favorite phrases, Rainbird’s brilliant ability to improvise, the uncomfortable sexualization of Charlie, King’s mastery over writing dreams and addiction, we find out what an Echo can really do, crazy character backstory time, Charlie shows the unimagi...

Derry Public Radio kicks off their first book of 2020 with part one of “Firestarter”. Tune in to the discussion as we cover high tension vs action packed, Josh discovers a Twinner, the detail in the world building, The Shop’s presence in other King books, the insanity of the Lot Six experiment, a plot hole that enrages Josh, Rainbird becomes a contender for best villain, the amazing incident at Ma...

This week concludes Derry Public Radio’s coverage of “Rose Red”. Tune in to this thrilling conclusion as we cover the intense action sequences, the most confusingly shot death, why Emory is easy to both love and hate, how one line can turn a character, the legitimately good scares, the iconic scene in the Mirror Library, killing ghosts via tackle, Annie reveals yet another new power, the convolute...

Derry Public Radio finally arrives at the haunted mansion proper in part two of “Rose Red”. Tune in as we discuss the fantastical layout of Rose Red, the abundance of ghost related evidence the team receives, how some of the editing negatively impacts the storytelling, an inconsistent body count, Josh gets further into his problems with hauntings, Annie’s confusing abundance of powers, and Ben rev...

Derry Public Radio returns with their long-awaited Merry Derry Christmas Special! Listen in as we revisit a few questions from last year as well as answer some listener submitted questions! Thank you all for your support in 2019! It has been an astonishing year of growth for us at DPR and we have so many of you to thank for being along for the ride and supporting us! We wish you a happy holiday an...

Derry Public Radio take a step off the book beaten path and into the world of television as we discuss the Stephen King made for TV miniseries, “Rose Red”. Join us as we watch the first episode and discuss the amalgamation of King’s work that influence this story, how our villains are the voice of reason, the arbitrary disconnect on what supernatural elements people do or do not believe in, Josh r...

This week Derry Public Radio reaches the end of “Rose Madder”. Listen along as we discuss if the bull mask is in fact supernatural, Norman’s fragile tether to reality, how amazing we all find Gert, our differing view on Anna’s final moments, the edge of your seat level of excitement in the apartment face off, the truth of Rose Madder, CM reads aloud Norman’s fate, the lasting effect this journey h...

Derry Public Radio is back with Rose Madder part two. Join us as we discuss Rosie’s new look, Ben and Josh question Bill’s dating style, CM relives her very first Stephen King moment, Ben is truly baffled by Dorcas, the Dark Tower connections, Rosie’s journey through the temple, Josh reenacts Wendy’s awesome monologue, and the epic final battle between Gert and Norman. Hurry up or you’ll miss her...

Derry Public Radio returns with one of the darkest prologues in history as they begin part one of “Rose Madder”. Join us as we discuss the intensity of the domestic violence presented, the cycle of abuse, the immense inner strength Rosie carries, the physical affect this book has on the reader, Josh does his best audiobook audition, our villain manages to only become more evil, a few King world cr...