Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Christine” chosen by Brad Hann. Tune in as we discuss CM’s pun game, the effect the shift in narrators provides, a classic car meet-cute, the way our first impression of Arnie’s parents sets a tone for their relationship, Stephen King’s best description of a “fat angry King character”, Dennis’ weird family dynamic, the hor...

Derry Public Radio sits down to talk about their thoughts and feelings on episode 3 of The Stand from CBS All Access, "Blank Page". Spoilers ahead!

Derry Public Radio sits down to talk about their thoughts and feelings on episode 2 of The Stand from CBS All Access, "Pocket Savior". Spoilers ahead!

Derry Public Radio returns with a fan favorite bonus episode! A Merry Derry Christmas Special! Join in as we play some of our favorite yearly games with some new twists and listener submitted questions. Thank you all for your support through the wild ride that has been 2020! It has been a challenge for us at DPR but we made the best of it! So it’s time to goof off and celebrate together. We wish y...

This week Derry Public Radio is joined by special guest, Illeagle86, one of the hosts of the Online Warriors Podcast! We took a quick detour during our COVID spike to talk about the short story, “Autopsy Room 4” from “Everything’s Eventual”. Tune in as we discuss CM’s alternate naming options for this story, the power of nicknames, the worst hospital staff ever, the nightmarish play by play of an...

Derry Public Radio sits down to talk about their thoughts and feelings on episode 1 of The Stand from CBS All Access, "The End". Spoilers ahead!

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Needful Things” chosen by Joel Jones. Join us as we discuss the impossible task of adapting such a massive story, the odd choice in special effects, the overall lack of subtlety, the epic Nettie/Wilma fight, a third act boat, and the puzzling choice to make a villain the hero. We lay Castle Rock to rest with Episode 75, “A...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Needful Things” chosen by Joel Jones. Join the discussion as we cover Gaunt’s plan leaving nothing to chance, the reveal of what our characters Needful Things truly are, Alan puts the final pieces together, Gaunt’s true form is revealed, our villain dream team is formed, the battle of Catholics VS Baptists comes to a head,...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Needful Things” chosen by Joel Jones. Tune in as we discuss the return of the Bad Boy of Castle Rock, Ace Merrill, the dark path of Brian Rusk, the plethora of Lovecraft references, CM reveals her hate of slapstick, Leland Gaunt reaches a new level of evil, and the dominos come crashing down in the final chapter of this re...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Needful Things” chosen by Joel Jones. Join the discussion as we cover the breakneck pace, how Gaunt shares a lot of distinct traits with another legendary King villain, Polly’s secret backstory, crossing the line from pranks to crimes, Gaunt’s plan takes shape as Nettie and Wilma’s arc comes to a head, Alan’s police skills...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Needful Things” chosen by Joel Jones. Tune is as Josh celebrates his return to his very first King book, the best Foreword ever, the introduction of one of King’s best villains, the secret underbelly of Castle Rock, the perfect pacing of ominous subtlety, and way more sex talk than you’d expect, even for us. We’ve got what...

CM and Josh are back with a bonus episode where we talked to actress, writer, filmmaker, and film programmer, Julia Marchese. Julia recently acquired the rights to her very own Dollar Baby, the short story "I Know What You Need", which can be found in Night Shift. Join us as we discuss Julia's unique plan for this film, her love of all things Stephen King, other horror favorites, and her Indiegogo...

Josh and CM got the opportunity recently to sit down with Filmmaker, Ian Klink. Ian was the recipient of a “Dollar Baby” for “The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands”. Join us as we discuss where his Stephen King fandom began, his passion for filmmaking, what the Dollar Baby process is like, the challenges of an adaptation, and what the process taught him. Enjoy as Derry Public Radio interviews Ian Klin...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “The Colorado Kid” chosen by Bryant Burnette. Join us as Ben creates another new segment to the show, how this book plays on genre expectations, finding satisfaction with not knowing, the Maine accent, the insane timeline before The Kid’s death is revealed, the final unanswered question, and why this story has been kept sec...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “The Colorado Kid” chosen by Bryant Burnette. Join us as Ben introduces a “new segment”, the idyllic backdrop of Moose-Lookit Island, the way Vince and Dave mentor Stephanie, how King came to write the story, the framing device of this story, the formula of a mystery, and when a story isn’t a story. Grab a Coke and take a s...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series covering the miniseries of The Tommyknockers. Join us as we discuss the drastic changes to Gard’s character, the way the theme of addiction was brought to the forefront, the great design of the inventions, the baffling exterior ship design, a dramatic reenactment with Josh and Ben, the best and worst deaths, the amazing set desi...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Book Three of The Tommyknockers. Join us as we discuss Ben’s new cat’s thoughts, Sissy’s cartoonish behavior, CM crushes the metal protection logic, the Shed and the Ship are revealed, the mechanics of teleportation, we discover what Tommyknockers actually are, Haven becomes closed off from the outside world, and whether or...

This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Book Two of The Tommyknockers. Tune in as we discuss this history of Haven, the book's complete change of format, the best/worst magic show ever, how hardcore Ruth McCausland can be, the flaw in the metal plate theory, the downfall of naming things, how dumb the Tommyknockers plans are, Gard puts some final pieces together,...

This week Derry Public Radio puts their face masks on and returns to the studio together! We get back into our Patreon Reader Selections with The Tommyknockers. Join us as we discuss the inspiration behind the story, how Bobbi changes so quickly, the insane vet scene, we get real about addiction, way too much nuclear energy talk, a King crossover, alien inventions, Jim’s rampant hypocrisy, and Ban...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, the incomparable Dr. Hook, Andrew McCarthy! Tune is as we discuss his acting career, quarantine, his passion for travel, how exposure to the world at large makes you a better person, his YA novel, how he became Dr. Hook, what it was like t...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, Head of the “$1 Producer Project”, Anthony Natarelli. Tune in as we discuss Stegman’s peak madness, CM would be a dick if she had Mary’s bell, we get our Stephen King cameo, more evil Gottrichs, a clip show using clips from the clip show,...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, GM for our Kids on Bikes series on Patreon, Jeremy Mahr. Tune in for Josh’s acting skills put on display, Liminal Space, Elmer finally gets ahead, a limo ride takes a tragic turn, some behind the scenes info, Antibus’ transformation, Egypt...

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, Steve Jennings. Tune in as a brand-new character is introduced, Brenda’s witchcraft gone wrong, the secret of Peter’s drawings, CM’s Dr. Hook impression, unpacking Bobby’s home life, Medical Records becomes a game of chicken, and we mis...

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, Josh's mom, Lisa Kahn. Tune in as we discuss all of the Christ references throughout the episode, a Wayne Newton cameo, the real meaning of Easter, Josh gets his dreaded Otto arc, and Stegman gets the truth about the vandals. It's time...

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join in as we welcome returning special guest, from Drinking Age Movies, Paul Workman. On this episode we discuss the tragedy of “Error” Candleton, what Elmer really cost the hospital with his antics, our feelings on Lona’s character development, the theories of time trave...