Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week we're on part 5 of our 8-part series discussing Stephen King's Duma Key! Edgar's art show has arrived at last and with it his entire family! It's a joyous happy moment interrupted by a sudden tragic death. Perse is awake and Edgar might be the only one who can stop her. Discussion Question: In a classic King move, Stephen heavily foreshadows Ilse's eventual death this week. How do you th...

This week everything seems to be coming up Edgar as he prepares for his guest lecture and art show with help from Wireman and PAM!!!! Also, Elizabeth's past seems ready to catch up with all of us. We're chatting about How to Draw a Picture (VI) - How to Draw a Picture (VII) of Stephen King's Duma Key ! Discussion Question: Edgar absolutely kills it at the lecture this week. What are some of your f...

This week we continue our time on Duma Key as we read chapters 8 through 10. Edgar flexes his new painting powers by murdering a murderer and saving a friend. We feel pretty good about all this, but should we!? Discussion Question: Wireman Goes West and Girl with Ship are described in such beautiful, exquisite detail that we can't help but want to see what these finished products actually looked l...

It's Wireman time! This week on the show we continue our coverage of Stephen King's Duma Key by discussing the book from How to Draw a Picture (III) through Chapter 7! Edgar finally meets the oft referenced Wireman and the owner of Duma Key, the mysterious Elizabeth. Also, Matt really hates Pam Discussion Question: One week in and Wireman is already one of our favorite "that type" of King characte...

This week, it's new book week as we head down to sunny Florida with our pick for King's 2000s: Duma Key. We read and discussed through chapter 3 of the novel this week! Discussion Question: Duma Key is very clearly King's take on a Gothic novel. What is your favorite Gothic story? Next week, Duma Key continues with How to Draw a Picture (III) through Chapter 7! Check out the show schedule: https:/...

This week, we wrap up our coverage of Desperation and King's 1990s by taking a look at Richard Bachman's The Regulators , a weird little book that becomes fascinating when compared to it's sister novel. Next week: We begin Stephen King's Duma Key ! We'll be reading through Chapter 3! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on...

This week we take a look at the movie adaptation of Desperation ! It's... alright Next week: The Regulators are heading to Poplar St. and we're coming along for the ride... Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers : @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslin...

This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Desperation ! We chat about why the book is a whole lot of fun, but has some glaring flaws and of course...more religion talk. Then we answer your questions! Next week: We take a look at the Desperation movie! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patre...

This week we reach the end of Stephen King's Desperation as we discuss Part 4, Chapter 4 through the end of the book. David brings Johnny back to the side of God, only for the cruel diety to demand one final sacrifice. God is cruel. God is love. God is...both? Next week: It's an overview episode for Desperation! That means it's mailbag time! Send us your questions! Check out the show schedule: htt...

This week the end begins as we cover chapters 1 through 3 of Part 4 of Stephen King's Desperation. David returns to instruct the group on what happened in Desperation and what they need to do next, but Johnny resists the call of God and runs off on his own. Meanwhile, Mary finds herself in a gross situation. Discussion Question: Johnny kinda sucks huh? What is your favorite sucky character that we...

This week, after Audrey's surprising heel turn, the group scrambles to protect David, their lord and savior. Meanwhile, the prayboy confronts a mysterious messanger from God who gives him his purpose: Serve him. We're chatting about Chapters 4 and 5 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation. Discussion Question: In honor of Audrey Wyler, what is your favorite instance of incredibly gross body collap...

Hey folks! We're off this week for the Christmas holiday, but we wanted to give you something! Here's an episode of our Patreon bonus podcast Other Levels of the Tower taking a look at the 1983 adaptation of King's Cujo ! We'll be back in the new year to continue with the 1990's and King's Desperation. Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify...

This week, our characters make it to The American West as we cover Chapters 1-3 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation . David does a miracle and Audrey and Tom fills us in on the China Pit. Discussion Question: The Audrey reveal this week was so fun. What's your favorite "this good guy is actually a bad guy" reveals in storytelling? We're off for Christmas next week, but back in 2024 with chapte...

This week, things are heating up in Desperation, Nevada as the sexy wolf statue makes it triumphant return. Also, our characters head to the movies! We're chatting about Part 2, Chapters 3-5 of Stephen King's Desperation ! Discussion Question: We talked this week about how the bathroom of a crusty old theater is perhaps Tom Billingsly's church. What other unorthodox churches can you think of for c...

This week part two of Stephen King's Desperation begins as we cover chapters 1 and 2! Steve and Cynthia discover what happened to the Desperation Mining Corporation and David uses the power of God to escape! BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Discussion Question: King tends to make biblical references/allusions a lot, especially in Desperation, but he's not the only one. What's your favor...

This week on the show we continue our journey to Desperation, Nevada as we read chapters 4 and 5 of Part 1. We spend some time with the delightful Steve Ames and Cynthia Smith as they make their way towards Desperation and the missing Johnny. Then we catch up with David Carver's journey to find his cruel god. Discussion Question: Desert animals are kinda creepy huh? What's the creepiest desert ani...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week, we're thankful to begin a new book. We start our series on Stephen King's Desperation with chapters 1 through 3. We meet the lovable scamp that is the as-of-yet-unnamed Desperation PD officer and three groups of people he's bringing to his one-coyote town (actually there are many, many coyotes). Discussion Question: King writes one of the most intense traffi...

After 19 episodes we conclude our coverage of Stephen King's It with the 2019 adaptation It Chapter Two . Yikes. Next week! We move into the 1990s and begin Stephen King's Desperation chapters 1-3. Tour Packages are sold out, but tickets to our live event are still available: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: htt...

We're back with another It adaptation! This week we take a look at the 2017 feature film! Next week: It: Chapter 2 . Oh boy... TICKETS FOR KINGSLINGERS LIVE IN BANGOR GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16TH AT NOON EST. GET DETAILS HERE: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay up...

This week we take a look at the 1990 made for TV adaptation of Stephen King's It . It's good! But also bad. But also good!? I dunno man. It was TV in the 90s, who knows?? Next week we take a look at the 2017 film adaptation of It ! Interested in coming to Bangor with us next summer? Check out all the details here: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl....

On this extra-long episode, we are joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King podcast to chat about our overall feelings on Stephen King's It ! We talk about what exactly makes this book so special, muse on memory, and of course debate the necessity of that one scene. Then Matt and Scott answer a bunch of your mailbag questions. Make sure you check out Kim's show: https://podcasts.a...

At long last we've reached the end! This week we chat about Chapters 22 through the Epilogue of Stephen King's It . We talk about the perfect beauty of this books ending and of course...THAT scene. Next week: We'll be joined by Kim C. from the Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast to chat about It as a whole. Also, it is mailbag time! Send in your questions! Check out the show schedule: https://...

We're back! After a couple weeks off we're back to finish up Stephen King's It. This week, we chat about chapters 20 and 21 as the losers, both young and old, enter It's lair. Discussion Question: In honor of our surprise visit into the mind of It itself, what is the coolest/most interesting peak into the head of the previously unknowable monster/evil? Next week: We finish IT! Check out the show s...

This week, after 3 months we move into the final part of Stephen King's It . We're chatting about Chapter 19 of the novel! It's a long one! Discussion Question: Who is your favorite extremely pathetic villian? We'll be taking the next two week off for baby Daly's birth. We'll be back on October 12th with Chapters 20 and 21 of It! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us...

This week we reach the end of part 4 of Stephen King's It . Ben takes center stage and tells the group about their encounter with It in the Neibolt Street house. Then, our penultimate interlude has us learn the story of the Silver Dollar, and the unusual murder that occurred there. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangors...