Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast

This week we sit down with Aidan White, a Stephen King fan and writer from the Boston area. We discuss Aidan's passion for King, his writing inspiration, and current projects.

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss a Dick spinoff, the deeply tragic fate of an Overlook ghost, Jack’s point of no return, the implications of the Overlook having Danny’s power, Jack’s ego, a “What if” about the Torrence family at a different hotel, and one of the most insane finales of any bo...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss toxic masculinity, the threat of the topiary, the debate on whether Jack Shines or not, how King brings The Overlook to life, the woman in Room 217, childhood trauma, the glimpses of “the real” Jack, and Tony’s final warning. We’re officially snowed in for th...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss CM’s first time reading experience, our varied takes on Jack Torrance, King’s ability to write violence in a poetic way, Danny’s Shine, the recurring theme of Parental Relationships, the amazing Dick Halloran, the dreaded wasp nest, and the dark history of th...

Chapter 6 of Girl Underground concludes as The Girl and her Companions make their way to the Wolfwood to complete the task set for them by the Fairy Queen. Knowing that their quest will lead them into grave danger Kat must summon all her bravery to face the monster ahead. Will Kat return home? Will her friend’s survive this final battle? How will the world be changed forever? Find out in this thri...

Chapter 5 of Girl Underground follows The Girl and her Companions as they have entered the Court of the Fairy Queen. Robin, having violated his banishment, returns to find his home has changed drastically. Now our heroes must escape the realm of the faeries in order to get Kat home once and for all. Players: Josh - Game Master CM - The Girl Alex McGill - The Construct Jeremy Mahr - The Faun (you c...

Chapter 4 of Girl Underground follows The Girl and her Companions as they return to Mistress Myah and find the truth about Kat's world-jumping abilities. Sending them on a journey through the Whispering Willows, hoping to avoid the dreaded Fairy Queen. Players: Josh - Game Master CM - The Girl Alex McGill - The Construct Jeremy Mahr - The Faun (you can hear Jeremy as our GM for the Kids on Bikes e...

Chapter 3 of Girl Underground follows The Girl and her Companions as they adventure deep beneath The Hall of 10,000 Masks, gaining insight into Gomer's origins. One adventure follows another as Sir Ash has an unexpected conversation, while Kat struggles to deal with her newfound reality. Will the Companions gain the knowledge they seek? Will Kat find her inner strength? Players: Josh - Game Master...

Chapter 2 of Girl Underground follows The Girl and her Companions after fleeing the Order of the Mask's attack on the Painted Circus. Chaos has followed poor Kat since she crossed into this strange new world. Is it by chance or some nefarious scheme that she finds herself in the midst of this danger? The answers may be closer than she thinks. Players: Josh - Game Master CM - The Girl Alex McGill -...

Hello Constant Readers! We're bringing you a our Patreon exclusive RPG! This time we played Girl Underground by Lauren McManamon and Jesse Ross. GU is a "tabletop roleplaying game about a curious girl and her strange companions as they travel through a wondrous world, complete a quest, and find the way back home". Check out the game on Ross and Lauren's website https://girlunderground.org/, meet o...

Join us in the Breakroom of the Derry Civic Center for this month’s “On Reading”. Where we take an aside from the world of King books to discuss our other passions with each other, with guests, and with you. This month we sat down with Michael Blouin, an associate professor in English and the Humanities at Milligan University. Who has written extensively on Stephen King’s work, including the book...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Edward Cerbone’s pick of “The Talisman”. Join in as we discuss how Jack’s journey could have been different, revisiting the Tommyknockers connection, the assault on Morgan’s army, Josh throws out some theories of his own, Morgan becomes more villainous than we thought possible, Ben gives you homework, the unbelievably...

This week Josh and CM sit down with returning guests James Douglas and Norm Coyne! Join as we talk about the aftermath of the Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival, our chance to meet at Northern Fancon, the future of both events, Barker Street Cinema, and their Dollar Baby, “The Doctor’s Case”. For more visit https://barkerstreetcinema.ca and https://fancon.ca For more Derry Public Radio,...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Edward Cerbone’s pick of “The Talisman”. Join in as we discuss the new rules of flipping that we learn through Morgan Sloat, Wolf’s take on our world, the detour into a full Werewolf story, the horrors of Sunlight Gardener Scripture Home for Wayward Boys, a possible origin for gargoyles, Wolf is unleashed upon the Home...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Edward Cerbone’s pick of “The Talisman”. Join in as we discuss our intro to the life of Travelin’ Jack, a cheap plug for our Patreon show, we meet a new horrible villain, the “guidance” of Speedy Parker, Twinners, our survival backpacks, the interrogation by Osmund, the Oatley Tap, the King cameo we need, and the best...

Derry Public Radio concludes their completely biased take on March Madness! This year we’re revisiting the top 16 movies we’ve covered to decide which is our overall favorite. Now it's time to get into our final matchups! If you've enjoyed March Madness 2022 please email us your ideas for next year's bracket!

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Mark Davitt’s pick “The Gunslinger”. Join in as we discuss the continued differences in the various editions, Ben throws out a wild theory, the prophecy from the Oracle, the true darkness of Jake’s journey, a wildly inappropriate yet badass story, Roland realizes the mistake he’s made far too late, Josh revisits his fi...

Derry Public Radio continues their March Madness! This year we’re revisiting the top 16 movies we’ve covered to decide which is our overall favorite. Print out your own copy and play along at www.constantreaders.org. This episode’s matchups are: The Shawshank Redemption VS Needful Things Carrie VS Thinner Misery VS Dreamcatcher 1408 VS IT

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Mark Davitt’s pick “The Gunslinger”. Join in as we discuss us all reading different editions, how the concept of time works in this world, the resurrection of Nort the weed-eater, Ben reveals his dream casting for the Man in Black, the controversial changes to Allie’s story, the end of Tull, the introduction of Jake Ch...

Derry Public Radio is back with their arbitrary spin on March Madness! This year we’re revisiting the top 16 movies we’ve covered to decide which is our overall favorite. Print out your own copy and play along at www.constantreaders.org. This episode’s matchups are: The Dark Half VS Cell Dolores Claiborne VS The Running Man Pet Sematary VS The Tommyknockers Christine VS Stand By Me

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Michelle Devan’s pick “Dolores Claiborne”. Join in as we discuss the tension Selena’s story brings, the intensity of the hatchet scene, the super cop on the case, how the movie restructures the plot points, the power Vera brings to her scenes, the stylized look of the eclipse, the scenes of violence, telling two differ...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Michelle Devan’s pick “Dolores Claiborne”. Join in as we discuss the deeper levels of Dolores’ relationship with Vera, the day of the eclipse, the crossover with “Gerald’s Game”, Joe’s struggle to survive, uncomfortable silences, the day in question, and every secret becomes revealed. It’s time to find out how it all e...

This week Derry Public Radio kicks off their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Michelle Devan’s pick “Dolores Claiborne”. Join in as we discuss a trigger warning for graphic sexual abuse, the books unique format, how REAL some elements are, the powerful relationship Dolores has with Vera, dust bunnies, Joe’s “home corrections”, the emotionally devastating ferry ride, and Vera provides some critic...

Join C.M. and Josh as they sit down with Dollar Baby Director of Lawnmower Man, Jim Gonis! Jim made this student film in 1985 before moving to LA to work for Playboy for 21 years. For the last nine years, Jim has been the co-host of the fantastic podcast Monster Party. Jim isn't active on social media but you can listen to Monster Party here: http://monsterpartypodcast.libsyn.com/

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss the original IT miniseries, the chemistry of the child Losers, why the pacing of a TV miniseries is slower, the iconic Georgie/Pennywise scene, Bill’s stutter, writing a comedian character, Ben’s massage skills, the problem with adaptations of IT, Eddie’s virginity, Clayma...