Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast

This week Josh and CM sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby, "Dedication". Selina Sondermann was born in Austria, after finishing school moved to London (UK) to study Filmmaking. Attended a screenwriting bootcamp at NYU (US) before relocating to Germany in 2016. Worked on film sets in different capacities before going back to film school to pursue an MA in Directing. Join in as we talk ada...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series with the second half of, “The Dead Zone” chosen by Jerrod Hazelwood. Join in as we discuss the “Revial-esque” tones, a sadly romantic sex scene, CM reveals her deep hate for a minor character, The Castle Rock Strangler mystery closes, the theme of trauma, Josh misunderstands “the blue filter”, a deep dive into Stillson’s pa...

DPR interviews writer and author of more than 60 books, Stephen Spignesi. Considered an authority on Stephen King, he appeared in the A&E "Biography" of Stephen King and has written several books on his work, including his most recent, Stephen King: American Master. Check out his work at https://stephenspignesi.weebly.com/

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series with our next book, “The Dead Zone” chosen by Jerrod Hazelwood. Join in as we discuss James Franco’s voice acting, Johnny’s horrible accident, The Castle Rock Strangler begins his reign of terror, how the world moves on around Johnny, the eerie way this book echoes current time, landmarks in time, Johnny saves a woman’s hou...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series with the movie, “Thinner” chosen by Kevin Sundstrom. Join in as we discuss the softening of Billy in the beginning, the funniest blowjob in film history, the great practical effects, how the book is almost mandatory for enjoyment, the terrific ball-bearing through the hand shot, gas station gigolos, the disgusting pie scene...

This week Derry Public Radio wraps up the second half of the first book of their 2021 Patreon Selection Series, “Thinner” chosen by Kevin Sundstrom. Join in as we discuss sections of the book that feel tonally different, the Lemke’s backstory, the initial face off between Taduz and Billy, the rules of cursing, the three curses of Ginelli, Josh ruins pie and Full House, and the emotional brutality...

It’s a Derry Public Radio Bonus Episode! Join Josh and CM as we sit down and chat with the author of “Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Book”, Anthony Northrup. Tune in as we discuss his book, Stephen King adaptations, the All Thinks King Facebook fan page, the Dollar Baby community as a whole, and King Fandom. To get your copy of “Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Book” https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Kin...

This week Derry Public Radio kicks off the first book of their 2021 Patreon Selection Series, “Thinner” chosen by Kevin Sundstrom. Join in as we discuss how the approach to reading a Bachman book is different than a King book, the term “Gypsy”, the accident that causes the curse, how the “body horror” in this book is unnerving in a unique way, Billy’s inability to accept any blame, the reveal that...

This week Derry Public Radio concludes their coverage of Mr. Mercedes. Join in as we discuss the team of Hodges, Holly, and Jerome now fully forming to solve the mystery, how satisfying it is to see characters really grow, the “Car 54, Where Are You” references you’ve been waiting for, whether or not Hodges would have backed off the case, the looming certainty that the team will fail, the final co...

It's a Derry Public Radio Bonus Episode! Join CM and Josh as we sit down with James Douglas and Norm Coyne of Barker Street Cinema, and organizers of the "Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Festival"! Tune is as we chat about their introduction to King, their Dollar Baby "The Doctor’s Case", and of course the April 23rd-25th Festival itself! Viewers can interact with the festival all weekend during th...

Derry Public Radio concludes their completely biased take on March Madness! We've set our bracket to discuss and debate the best Protagonist VS the best Antagonist this year. 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 2021 please email us your ideas for next year...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their coverage of Mr. Mercedes. Join in as we discuss the fallout from the poison plotline, we visit Debbie’s Blue Umbrella, Hodges faces some past demons, falling in love with Janey, the introduction of Holly Gibney, the horrifying family history of the Hartsfield family, Brady attacks Hodges directly for the first time, our first team up between Jerome and...

Derry Public Radio continues their March Madness! We've set our bracket to discuss and debate the best Protagonist VS the best Antagonist this year. Here in Round 2 we’re breaking down the Antagonist Bracket! Print out your own copy and play along at www.constantreaders.org. This episode’s matchups are: El Cuco VS Leland Gaunt Rainbird VS George Stark Kurt Barlow VS Randall Flagg Norman Daniels VS...

This week Derry Public Radio begins their coverage of Mr. Mercedes. Join in as we discuss Josh’s power trip at being the only one of the three whose read it, the insanely intense opening chapter, the ways Bill Hodges is a flawed hero, tramp stamps, getting inside the head of Brady Hartsfield, the treatment of Olivia Trelawny, Bill’s skill as a detective, if Jerome’s alter ego is more problematic o...

Derry Public Radio is back with their arbitrary spin on March Madness! We've set our bracket to discuss and debate the best Protagonist VS the best Antagonist this year. Here in Round 1 we’re kicking things off with the Protagonist Bracket! Print out your own copy and play along at www.constantreaders.org. This episode’s matchups are: Alan Pangborn VS Carrie White Stu Redman VS Charlie McGee Louis...

This week Derry Public Radio wraps up their Patreon Selection Series with Kiah Benedict’s choice, “Dolan’s Cadillac”. Join in as we discuss the eerie the dedication to revenge, CM reveals what she’d do if Ben and Josh were murdered, the parallels between Robinson and Andy Dufresne, the great ideas for gathering information secretly, Dolan managing to be terrifying even at a disadvantage, the wonde...

Have you been wondering what our Patreon is all about? Find out in this delightfully obnoxious mini episode! Our Patreon Telethon special gives you all the info you need to decide if you'd like to sign up, plus a very special promo we're running for one week only! Thank you to www.bensound.com for the promo music!

Derry Public Radio sits down to talk about their thoughts and feelings on episode 9 of The Stand from CBS All Access, "The Circle Closes". Spoilers ahead!

Derry Public Radio sits down to talk about their thoughts and feelings on episode 8 of The Stand from CBS All Access, "The Stand". Spoilers ahead!

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Christine” chosen by Brad Hann. Tune in as we discuss the inspiration behind “Christine”, John Carpenter’s outstanding choices, the loss of the possession angle, the attention given to Arnie as he was, one less LeBay, a secret “invisibility” subplot, impressive stunt work, and a finale that gives us very strong slasher vib...

Derry Public Radio sits down to talk about their thoughts and feelings on episode 7 of The Stand from CBS All Access, "The Walk". Spoilers ahead!

Derry Public Radio sits down to talk about their thoughts and feelings on episode 6 of The Stand from CBS All Access, "The Vigil". Spoilers ahead!

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Christine” chosen by Brad Hann. Tune in as we discuss the amazing death scenes, Roland Lebay being a Lich, whether Arnie could have been reached by the people around him, the secret to Christine’s repairs is revealed, the sting operation Junkins puts together, Dennis returns as our narrator, CM reveals herself as a handwri...

Derry Public Radio sits down to talk about their thoughts and feelings on episode 5 of The Stand from CBS All Access, "Fear And Loathing in New Vegas". Spoilers ahead!

Derry Public Radio sits down to talk about their thoughts and feelings on episode 4 of The Stand from CBS All Access, "The House of the Dead". Spoilers ahead!