Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

Eddie and Beverly take center stage as we read chapters 16 and 17 of Stephen King's It. Eddie tells the story of his broken arm whhich leads to him finally standing up to his mother. And Bev. Well... she has quite the experience too. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey *** Discussion Question: Don't you just lov...

This week, the Losers build a clubhouse and then get super high! We see the arrival of It, which is definitly not a space alien. We're chatting about Chapters 14 and 15 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey *** Discussion Question: What is your favorite characters's drink of choice, and what...

This week a whole bunch of stuff happens, but it all culminates with one of the most epic rockfights ever rockfightened. We're chatting about chapters 12 - 13 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey *** Discussion Question: What is your favorite moment of a kid battling/fighting (with other kid...

This week the losers take a trip down memory lane as they tour around Derry's hottest landmarks. We're chatting about chapter 11 of Stephen King's It ! ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey *** Discussion Question: What is your favorite moment of a character acting upon their raw intuition? Next week we cover Chap...

They say you can never go home again, but The Loser's Club finds themselves returning to Derry after decades as we discuss Chapter 10 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey *** Discussion Question: Select one of your favorite characters in fiction. What would Pennywise put in their fortune coo...

As we wrap up Part 2 of Stephen King's It we spend time with the only female loser of the group as Bev deals with a bloody bathroom. Then, another Mike Hanlon interview with the burning of The Black Spot. We're discussing Chapter 9 and Derry: The Second Interlude Discussion Question: Who is your favorite female character in a predominantly male ensemble? Next week we begin with Part 3 with Chapter...

We spend the week learning to love Richie Tozier as we read and discuss chapter 8 of Stephen King's It. Discussion Question: What is your favorite teenage monster in fiction? Next week we wrap up Part 2 of It with Chapter 9 and Derry: The Second Interlude Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers :...

Mike and Eddie meet the clown as our coverage of It continues! We're chatting about chapters 6 and 7! Discussion Question: What is your favorite example of a natural leader in fiction? (Shoutout to Phillip H. for the question idea) Next week, Neibolt Street! We're chatting about chapter 8. Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedi...

It's back to 1958 as our coverage of Stephen King's It continues with chapters 4 and 5. We get to see Ben, Bill and Eddie meet for the very first time! Discussion Question: What is your favorite Stephen King novel? Please answer in the form of a Haiku (5/7/5) or Benku (6/6/5 or honestly anything you want that adds up to 17). If you want to share your Haiku on socials make sure you use the hashtag...

It continues! We're chatting about the last three sections of Chapter 3 as well as the First Derry Interlude! Discussion Question: What is your favorite use of a phonecall as an inciting incident? Next week, more It with chapters 4 and 5 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers : @Kingslingerspod M...

It's here! This week we move into the 1980s and begin our nineteen-part series covering Stephen King's classic: It . This week we're chatting about chapters 1, 2 and the first three sections of chapter 3! Discussion Question: We can see already that memory is an important motif of this novel. What is your favorite story dealing with memory, lost or gained, and why? Next week, It continues with the...

This week we take one last look at Richard Bachman's The Long Walk ! We chat about what we learned about Bachman, some things we missed in our initial readthrough, and the enduring power of the novel. Then we answer some questions from you folks! Next week we move into the 1980s with King's IT ! We'll be reading chapters 1, 2, and the first 3 subsections of Chapter 3. Please come join us! Check ou...

This week The Walk finally comes to an end as we cover chapters 14-18 and complete the novel. Next week is our overview episode on The Long Walk , which means it's mailbag time! Send in your questions and we'll discuss them on the show! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers : @Kingslingerspod Me...

Hey folks! Matt is on Vacation this week so we're taking the week off. The following is one of our Patreon exclusive podcasts we recorded a few months ago about Stephen King and George A. Romero's Creepshow. If you like it, there are tons more at the Patreon link below! Next week, we'll be back to finish off The Long Walk Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patr...

This week we finally get a bigger view of the world around The Walk as we continue Richard Bachman's The Long Walk with chapters 10-14. Discussion Question: If you were in the Long Walk, what would your winning strategy be? Next week, we'll be off, but we'll be back in 2 weeks to finish The Long Walk! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon....

'Ol Rich Bachman has them still walking as we cover chapters 7-9 of The Long Walk . Discussion Question: What is your favorite tale of the woes of adolescence? Including but NOT LIMITED TO J. D. Salinger, John Knowles, even James Kirkwood, and that guy Don Bredes. Next week, The Long Walk continues with chapters 10-13 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon:...

This week, Richard Bachman's The Long Walk continues with chapters 3-6. There's a whole lot more walkin'! And it's amazing! Discussion Question: What is your favorite example of "naturalistic writing" as featured in The Long Walk? Next week, The Long Walk continues with chapters 7-9 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay...

This week we are so excited to begin our third book of season 3. This time, we're tackling Stephen King's notorious nom de plume: Richard Bachman's The Long Walk . Chapters 1 and 2 are on the docket for this week! Discussion Question: What is your favorite dystopian contest/game story? Next week, The Long Walk continues with chapters 3-6 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Su...

This week we look back at our last month with Night Shift , discussing King's short story skills, what we thought of the book as a whole, and which story landed with us the hardest. Next week: Richard Bachman's The Long Walk begins with Chapters 1 and 2 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers : @K...

This week we finish our coverage of Stephen King's Night Shift with the final four stories: "Children of the Corn" "The Last Rung on the Ladder" "The Man Who Loved Flowers" "The Woman in the Room" Discussion Question: What is your favorite Night Shift story? Why? Next week, we finish our time with Night Shift with our overview episode! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Supp...

This week our coverage of King's Short Story collection Night Shift continues with three great stories and also another one. We're discussing " The Ledge" "The Lawnmower Man," "Quitter's Inc.," and "I Know What You Need." Discussion Question: Ed Knows what Liz Needs. But not really. What is your favorite instance of characters with conflicting wants and needs? Next week, we finish Night Shift with...

This week our coverage of King's Short Story collection Night Shift continues with 5 more stories! We're discussing "Gray Matter," "Battleground," "Trucks," "Sometimes They Come Back," and "Strawberry Spring." Discussion Question: What is your favorite killer machine? Next week, Night Shift continues with four more stories: " The Ledge" "The Lawnmower Man," "Quitter's Inc.," and "I Know What You N...

This week, we begin book 2 of Season 3, taking a look at King's first short story collection: Night Shift! We chat about Graveyard Shift," "Night Surf," "I am the Doorway," "The Mangler," and "The Boogeyman" Discussion Question: What do you like most about the short story format? Do you enjoy them more or less than full-length novels? Why? Next week, Night Shift continues with five more stories: "...

This week, we take another look at Kubrick's classic and controversial adaptation of King's novel! Also, we review The Simpsons episode The Shinning , cause why not? Next week, Night Shift begins! We'll be discussing "Graveyard Shift," "Night Surf," "I am the Doorway," "The Mangler," and "The Boogeyman" Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreo...

This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's The Shining . We discuss our overall feelings on the book as a whole as well as answer some of your questions! Next week, we're revisiting Kubrick's adaptation to see if our feelings about it have changed post Shining! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with...