Kingsize

We left the 80s in a Dark ( Half) place , and start the 90s with King in a sober & vulnerable place. We’ve got a hell of a lot of books and themes to cover. For this decade we divide the books not chronologically but into themes , and we kick off with the 90s book related to The Dark Tower.  Come walk the beam with us in that landmark decade for Sai King. All things serve the beam.

The final chapter in our trip down 80s memory lane sees us shacking up with Annie Wilkes , scratching our beards at the loony tunes of The Tommyknockers and wanting to hug an author when we meet that not very nice guy George Stark. Matt also gets a deep insight into the traditions and approaches of being a writer thanks to co hosting with the acclaimed horror author Jamie Stewart ! And ratings - t...

So that plan to do the 80s in one episode proved to be as ambitious as trying to remember the cast list of "Under The Dome" without a cheat sheet. Just full of meaty goodness - King is having a wild ride in the 80s and we would love you to join us as we get lost in the blizzards of that decade. We talk Thinner, Talisman, It , Skeleton Crew and The Drawing Of The Three..

We leave the 70s behind for a trip through the trip that is the 80s. Experimental and fearless . Some stimulants may have been involved ( Sai King , not us ) .  Join Matt and Jamie as they start to excavate the 80s through the lens of Stephen King and his masterpieces . 

This special episode hurls the other half of Kingsize - Matt Robinson - onto the sand as the Survivor Type. Check out his choice of fave King books, album, film , non King book , luxury item and which King tome he throws in the flames. First though, he has to deal with a previous castaway who is claiming squatter's rights. 

Join Matt and special guest host Jamie Stewart as they pull a Jake Epping and time travel back to the 70s. They discuss the decade that bought King to the world with the fiery "Carrie " right though to "The Dead Zone". They look at the themes King weaved into his stories; the books with bite ( "Salem's Lot" please rise up ) to the tricky times of "Rage". Unmissable for any King fan. 

Join us in this electric interview with Steven Weber - the man behind the voice of the audiobook of "IT". Steven takes us deep into Derry as we learn about how he bought Pennywise and The Losers to life in such a memorable way . We talk to the man who played Jack Torrance in "Stephen King's The Shining" about the leap from the page to the screen . And social media , microwaves , politicians and Po...

The final fling with the silver screen is here . We carry on into the heart of Derry , look at the hits and misses , and get caught up in the Eddies and streams. Oh yeah , and we announce our Very Special Guest for our IT finale episode ! You will float ....

Matt and Simon lift their eyes from the page and shift it to the screen as we examine the It mini series Pt 1 and Andy Muschietti's "It Chapter One".  Do all things float on the screen on do they sink under the sewers? ....  Oh, and a letter from Stephen King arrives halfway through recording to put the  Thing Of Evil amonst the Pennywise pigeons. 

This special episode catapaults one half of Kingsize - Stephen King legend Simon Balcon - onto the island as the Survivor Type . Check out his cunning choices , his King lifeboats and signal flares , and a deeper dive into the craft of acting and the power of belief. 

Join us as Simon and Matt palaver with the Stephen King expert Vincent Neyt. He's currently writing a PhD on how King wrote "It" from first idea to first edition . His insights are revelatory ; he shares what it was like seeing the early drafts of King's works and of course , what it's like to correspond with Sai King himself ! For any King fan , this is a must listen ! 

This desert island is in for a treat - swimming from the waves are CM and Josh ( with the thoughts of Ben too !) from the Stephen King podcast bookclub Derry Public Radio. This riotous 2 hour bumper episode  - hosted by both Matt & Simon from Kingsize - dives deep & flies high . It's a regular "haunt" of Stephen King podcasters. From discussing our castaways' fascinating choices , we...

Join us constant listeners as we finish our epic narrative journey through the clutches of Derry. We talk about what it means to survive ; what it costs to forget and the power of love. It's emosh for sure.  "Fiction is the truth inside the lie, and the truth of this fiction is simple enough: the magic exists " - SK 

Matt's Survivor Type this episode is the fascinating Constant Reader aka bowie_on_mars. As a clinical psychologist, he has a unique & thought provoking take on Stephen King's work; as a Stephen King collector he has a dedication to the beauty of books; as a guest he's an absolute riot. Articulate, passionate and beautifully irreverant in all the right places - you're not gonna want to miss thi...

The boys smell something fishy about King's new writing ; talk about the balance that parents need to strike in their love - the juggle is real ; pull apart what Power means and look at the history of Pennywise. It's getting floaty as we approach the final steps of the journey. 

Matt's Survivor Type this episode is Baltimore Horror Bookstagrammer balt_immortal aka Marshall. It's a soulful deep dive into the books which light up Marshall , and which King novel fuels the flames on the island. It's a love letter to bookstagram , a discussion on addiction & redemption and a celebration of King's darker side. It's unmissable - come join us on the island as night draws in a...

Join us as we castaway Kelly onto the island to be this episode's Survivor Type. Kelly is a writer,  in demand beta reader , and co editor with Jamie Stewart of Welcome To The Funhouse. We have a blast chewing over her choices , get nostalgic for the 90s and celebrate the joy of the public library.  And ask - if you could edit Stephen King himself which book and why ? 

So its a cool coincidence that we recorded the episode on Grown Ups on Si's birthday. Or is there no such thing as coincidence ? Come and jump into Pt 3 with us as we grapple with the concept of putting more mileage on the clock, the energy of nostalgia , the roots of friendship & a Killer Clown. 

It's a Stephen King podcast mash up folks ! I had the most soulful chat with the open hearted King aficionado extraordinaire Kim C . Kingsize Podcast met the Year Of The Underrated Stephen King Podcast and the sparks and banter flew . Join us as we discuss Kim C's choices in depth , find out which King novel would fan the flames; and why Neil Gaiman , Tori Amos and Thom Yorke would all be welcome...

"Imagine a universe where Agatha Christie and Stephen King collaborate on a book" ! Join Matt as he spends an hour in deep conversation with the global bestselling author Sarah Pearse. We talk through her smash hit debut novel "The Sanatorium " ( no spoilers - all safe here! ) ; talk about how books truly are a uniquely portable magic ; look at the divisive nature of fictional characters & the...

Join the two Matts as they chat ! Matt Saunders is the illustrator of the new Stephen King "Thrilling Suspense" Hodder books . We talk about what it's like to get sign off from The Ultimate Storyteller himself ; chat about how Matt got the gig and his creative process in designing these beautiful works of art . Oh, and we try and work out how the hell people can get hold of the elusive "Tom Gordon...

Join us fellow constants in the Barrens and sewers of Derry , as we float our paper boats in the murky waters of Stephen King's masterpiece . In this second episode we focus on Part 2 and Interlude 2 . No spoilers . You'll float too . 

Are you brave enough to take the plunge ? The rules of engagement - you are shipwrecked on a desert island . You are a Survivor Type though and have some trusty items to keep insanity and the lobstrosities at bay ! 3 Stephen King novels ; 1 non King novel ; a non King novel ; an album , a film and a luxury item . Oh , and you have permission to throw one Stephen King book onto the campfire as the...

Are you brave enough to take the plunge ? The rules of engagement - you are shipwrecked on a desert island . You are a Survivor Type though and have some trusty items to keep insanity and the lobstrosities at bay ! 3 Stephen King novels ;  1 non King novel ; a non King novel ; an album , a film and a luxury item . Oh , and you have permission to throw one Stephen King book onto the campfire a...

Join us fellow constants in the Barrens and the sewers of Derry, as we float our paper boats in the murky waters of Stephen King's masterpiece. In the opening episode we solely focus on Part 1 and Interlude 1 with no spoilers, and some amazing listener emails. You'll float too.