Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week we beat back some demon weasels (and Harold) and finally meet Mother Abagail herself! We're chatting about chapters 45 and 46 of The Stand! Discussion Question: This week we are introduced to Frannie's diary, which we get to read via epistolary sections in the middle of the novel. What is your favorite instance of diary entries being used in stories and how does it enhance the story? Nex...

M-O-O-N , that spells Kingslingers! We're beginning Book 2 of The Stand, covering chapters 43 and 44! Its a week of many meetings where Nick meets the incredible Tom and Larry meets the mysterious Nadine and little Joe! Submissions for the 2nd Do the King Thing contest are due (today!!!) August 25th!!! Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-con...

This week w reach the end of book 1 of The Stand . Flagg recruits his second in command and Larry...well...is Larry. We're chatting about chapters 36-42! Submissions for the 2nd Do the King Thing contest are due August 25th!!! Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/ Discussion Question: What is your favorite "chapter 38": aka a series o...

The Stand continues with chapters 29-35. We finally meet Trashcan Man and then Larry braves the dangers of the Lincoln Tunnel in what is obviously one of the best scenes ever written. **ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL DO THE KING THING SHORT FICTION WRITING CONTEST*** Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/ Discussion Question: Favorite ho...

This week, we continue our coverage of The Stand with chapters 21-28! Frannie and Larry both lose loved ones, but gain...Harold **ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL DO THE KING THING SHORT FICTION WRITING CONTEST*** Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/ Discussion Question: We've all seen a Harold Lauder type in the fiction we enjoy. What i...

This week, we continue our coverage of The Stand with chapters 10-20! It's a long one because we love this freaking book! **ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL DO THE KING THING SHORT FICTION WRITING CONTEST*** Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/ Discussion Question: The beginning of The Stand is filled with some pretty complicated familia...

This week we begin our final book of season 2: Stephen King's Masterpiece The Stand ! We're chatting about chapters 1-9 of the novel in which we meet some wonderful characters that are definitely not gonna die to a superflu. Ok, let's just get this out of the way. Scott for some reason said "phlegm" wrong in this episode. I don't know why. We don't wanna talk about it. Please don't send us 20 emai...

This week we have one final chat about Stephen King and Peter Straub's Black House. We discuss how effective this grand duel author experiment was, what this book means, and how Jack is kind of an asshole. Then, we answer a bunch of listener questions Next week, our coverage of The Stand begins with chapters 1-9! The Stand ! It's here! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Supp...

This week we reach the end of Peter Straub and Stephen King's Black House as we discuss chapters 26 through the end of the book. Note: We went so freaking long on this episode we made the call to read out your responses to this week's discussion question on next episode. Next week, our overview episode as we talk about Black House for one last time. Don't forget to send us your mailbag questions!...

This week on the show Black House continues with chapters 22-25! Jack a key spell from Mouse and Henry gets a visit from the Fisherman. It...doesn't go well. Discussion Question: Now that we've reached the end of Black House, who is your favorite character in the Straub/King books? Which book do you like better? Why? Next week, we finish Black House ! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.c...

We're back! After an unplanned week off we're hear to chat about chapters 19-21 of Black House ! Discussion Question: Scott was sick last week and watched a lot of comfort/sick TV. What do you watch or read when you're feeling under the weather. Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 22-25 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: http...

Hey friends! As you probably noticed, we didn't have an episode last week! Scott got infected with Covid and was down for the count for a few days preventing us from recording and releasing an episode. We're releasing this episode of our Patreon exclusive show as a make-up. Hope you guys enjoy our chat about the Mike Flanagan adaptation of Doctor Sleep ! Another small programming note: This week's...

This week on the show, The Raven shows up in French Landing, doing his stupid raveny things. We're reading and discussing chapters 15-18 of Black House Discussion Question: In honor of this book's reference and homage to Poe's The Raven, what is your favorite poem and why? Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 19-21 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv...

This week on the show, things escalate at Ed's Eats as the entire town congregates to catch a glimpse of a corpse. Discussion Question: Stephen King loves weird, wacky, and wonderful character names. What's your favorite character name and why? Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 15-18 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https...

This week, Jack finally decides to get off his ass and do something, and we finally get to see just how good of a detective he is. We're chatting about chapters 8-10 of Black House ! Discussion Question: In honor of Jack's incredible sleuthing skills, what is your favorite mystery/detective story Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 11-14 Check out the show schedule: http...

The slippage in French Landing is really starting to get out of control as the Fisherman strikes again! We're discussing chapters 5-7 of Stephen King and Peter Straub's Black House. Discussion Question: Who is your favorite "cool" character in storytelling? Like...like The Fonz. That kind of cool. Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 8-10 Check out the show schedule: http...

Our coverage of Black House continues as we read and discuss chapters 3 and 4. We finally catch back up with Jack Sawyer, who doesn't seem to be doing that great! Discussion Question: What is your favorite POV character that feels like their losing their mind, but might not be? Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 5-7 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7l...

New month, new book! This week the Kingslingers begin Peter Straub and Stephen King's Black House, covering chapters 1 and 2. We chat about the controversial tonal shift from The Talisman , Straub's purple prose and the divisive opening of this book. Discussion Question: What do you think of Black House's divisive opening? Does it work for you? Why or why not? Next week, our coverage of Black Hous...

This week Scott and Matt spend their final hours discussing Stephen King and Peter Straub's The Talisman . Topics include the ways in which the book worked and didn't, what The Territories actually are, and what an adaptation would look like. We also answer your mailbag questions! Next week, our coverage of Black House begins with the first two chapters of the novel! Check out the show schedule: h...

This week, we finally finish Peter Straub and Stephen King's The Talisman ! We're chatting about chapters 45-47 and the Epilogue! Discussion Question: It's time for another mailbag! Send us your questions! Next week, we take one last look at The Talisman in our overview episode Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updat...

This week, we get closer and closer to the end of The Talisman as we discuss chapters 41-44! Jack and Richard enter the Black Hotel and the horror and wonders that await them there. Discussion Question: What is your favorite Christ figure in storytelling? There are A LOT Next week, we finish the book! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon....

This week the boys finally reach the west coast and the...interesting town of Point Venuti. Come join us as we discuss naked crazy ladies, bad dads, and Jesus! We're chatting about chapters 37-40 of The Talisman Discussion Question: Richard Sloat is a pretty bad dad. What is your "favorite" bad dad in stories? Next week, we're inside the hotel! It's chapters 41-44! Check out the show schedule: htt...

Kingslingers is extremely excited to announce our newest podcast, a minute-by-minute review of the greatest movie ever created: 2017's The Dark Tower. For the next 94 weeks, we'll be watching The Dark Tower a minute at a time, analyzing and discussing all the minute details of this incredible film. Come join us! (Season 2 of Kingslingers will return once The Dark Tower Minute has concluded) Check...

This week the boys head into the Blasted Lands on a train! It's... kinda like The Dark Tower! We're discussing chapters 34-36 of The Talisman ! Discussion Question: Trains! What is your favorite train in Storytelling? Next week, we're rapidly approaching the end of The Talisman with chapters 37-40! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com...

This week, we spend some time at Thayer School and get to know our new friend Richard a little better. We're wrapping up Part 3 of The Talisman with chapters 30-33 + an interlude. Discussion Question: What is your favorite scene of Surrealist Horror in storytelling? Next week, Part 4: The Talisman begins as we discuss chapters 34-36. Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Suppor...