Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week we reach the end of The Shining , covering chapters 52 through 58. We chat about the explosive ending of the novel including our struggle with the nature of Jack's possession. Discussion Question: It's Mailbag time. Send us your questions! Next week, we take one last look at The Shining Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/d...

This week, Jack and his Roque mallet become a match made in hell as Dick finally makes it to the Overlook to find a surprise waiting for him. We're chatting about chapters 46 through 51 of The Shining Discussion Question: Dick is helped on his journey to the Overlook by some random strangers who give them the clothes off their backs. What is your favorite instance of the entire plot hinging on a s...

This week, after an unexpected week off Scott and Matt are back to discuss chapters 38 through 45 of The Shining . Dick begins his journey back to the Overlook while Jack succumbs to the pressure of the hotel and drinks. Discussion Question: Does Jack fall off the wagon without direct intervention from the Overlook? Why or why not? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 46-51 Check out the...

Hey folks, Matt is out sick this week, so I asked my wife, Elyse, to sit down and chat with me for half an hour about The Dark Tower , a series that she has never read. But she decides to guess the plot anyway. I dunno if this is good content or not. But she's the best. I love her. Full Dark Tower spoilers abound!! Next week, we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming as The Shining cont...

This week Jack is definitely doing fine as things continue to go absolutely great the Overlook. I mean sure, there are haunted elevators, deadly hedge animals, and a slightly unhinged caretaker, but... snow! We're chatting about chapters 32-37 of Stephen King's The Shining Discussion Question: Mirrors are creepy! And they can reveal a great amount of truths. What is your favorite use of a mirror i...

This week, our characters are snowed in! The Torrence Ka-tet falters as Danny suffers from the events of 217. Meanwhile, Jack reads milk receipts and pretends to get wasted. He's fine! Discussion Question: This week we watch Jack's mental deterioration firsthand. What is your favorite scene of a character "losing their marbles" from their perspective? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters...

This week, things are starting to get spooky at the Overlook as the long waited snowstorm finally arrives. We're chatting about chapters 19-25 of The Shining! Discussion Question: We watch both Jack and Danny compelled to do something they shouldn't this week. What are some other instances of characters succumbing to bad compulsive behavior? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 26-31 Che...

This week the Torrences finally begin their time in the Overlook. WITH WASPS! We're chatting about chapters 14-18 of The Shining Discussion Question: Jack crafts a wonderful metaphor out of the Wasp's Nest. Tell us your favorite use of wasps/bees/stinging insects in storytelling and why? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 19-25 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv...

This week our 1970s selection The Shining continues with chapters 8-13. The Torrence family gets the Overlook and Danny learns about the shining! Discussion Question: Please share your haunted house/ghost stories (Not fiction, we want to hear about your real-world spooky spiritual encounters) Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 14-18 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7...

This week, season 3 officially begins as we head back to the 1970s with King's 3rd novel: T he Shining . We chat about chapters 1-7 Discussion Question: What is your favorite opening line in a novel (that is NOT The Dark Tower) Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 8-13 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay upda...

We're back! This week we introduce season 3, giving out the complete list of our books and briefly discussing our goals and excitement for the next 2 years of reading and chatting. Our first book of the season, The Shining begins next Thursday with chapters 1-7 of the novel! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated...

We're supposed to be on vacation! But we got together for a few minutes to talk about the news that Mike Flanagan will be making a Dark Tower adapatation Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers : @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created b...

This week on the show we're wrapping up Season 2. Matt and Scott spend about an hour and 15 minutesd chatting about their experience over these last couple seasons and briefly touch on what they're most looking forward to in Season 3. Then we pass things off to our listeners who called in to tell us what they loved about their favorite season 2 book. We'll see you in 2023 wth The Shining! Check ou...

This week on the show we take a look at the 2020 adaptation of The Stand. It's...bad. I hate it. I hate that I had to watch this. Damnit. Next week is our season finale episode! And like in Season 1, we're asking folks to leave us voicemails that we'll play at the end of the episode. Give us a call at ‪(720) 386-2374 and let us know which Season 2 book is the most important to you and why! Please...

We're busy watching 9 hours of TV in prep for next week's episode so we're taking off! Here's an episode of our Patreon exclusive show discussing King adaptations! In this one we take a look at Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game . If you like it, check out more at our Patreon! Next week: The Stand 2020 Miniseries! Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us...

This week on the show Matt and Scott take a look at Mick Garris' 1994 miniseries adaptation of The Stand . There's plenty to really enjoy here even if the movie doesn't work overall. Next week: We're taking off! Look for a bonus episode and then our coverage of the 2020 miniseries Thanksgiving Week! Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreo...

This week we take one final look at The Stand and then answer all of your wonderful mailbag questions. Also, we officially announce the third and final season of Kingslingers! Stephen King's greatest hits are a gooooo Next week: The Stand (1994) Miniseries Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay update...

This week we finish The Stand ! We chat about chapters 74 through the end of the book. Topics include Stu's survival, bliss orbs, and our feelings on the epilogue added to the '90 version. Next week: It's Mailbag time! Send us your questions and we'll answer them as we take one final look back at Stephen King's The Stand. Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patr...

This week we reach the climax of The Stand . We chat about chapters 67-73, which are absolutely stuffed with stuff to talk about! There are spoilers for The Lord of the Rings conclusion in this episode. Be warned! Discussion Question: What is your favorite character in The Stand ? Next week, we FINISH THE BOOK Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https:/...

This week we begin Book 3 of The Stand , chatting about chapters 61 through 66. We finally catch up with our friends in Vegas and learn the final fate of Harold "Hawk" Lauder. Discussion Question: You've heard a lot over the past few weeks about what WE think about Harold, but what about you? Pour one out for Hawk by telling us your favorite (or least favorite) Harold Lauder moments. Next week, cl...

This week: Our time in the Boulder Free Zone ends with an explosive result. We're completing Book 2 of The Stand with chapters 57-60. Discussion Question: What is your favorite/most effective use of an explosion in fiction? Next week, the end begins as we move into book 3, covering chapters 61-66 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/d...

This week: Harold gets everything he needs and then chooses everything he wants instead. Cause he sucks. We're discussing chapters 54-56 of The Stand . Discussion Question: What fictional character do you think could use to be a little more self-righteous and why? Next week, we reach the end of Book 2 of The Stand with chapters 57-60!! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Supp...

This week: Mother Abagail goes missing and Harold and Nadine take a turn. We're discussing chapters 52 and 53 of The Stand ! Discussion Question: Kojak is back! What is your favorite fictional dog? Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 54-56! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers : @Kings...

This week all of our friends finally meet up in the Boulder Free Zone! We're chatting about chapters 49-51 of The Stand . Discussion Question: This week's reading features some of our favorite character description moments ever. What is your favorite King-esque Character description? Bonus points for efficient and evocative writing. Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 52 & 53 Check ou...

This week we catch up with Trashcan Man and his encounter with a certain Kid. Also Harold! ...he sucks! We're chatting about chapters 47 and 48 of The Stand ! Discussion Question: This week's reading opens with a realistic and visceral action sequence. What is your favorite action sequence (in books or elsewhere) intended to be very visceral and realistic? Next week, The Stand continues with chapt...