The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

The Losers return to Derry, Maine for some much-needed R&R. Maybe it's the pillow, or the weather, or straight-up allergies, but they just can't seem to get any shut-eye. Even worse, they're having these bizarre visions and being chased by little bald doctors. Join Randall Colburn, Ahse Digg, Dan Pfleegor, and Jenn Adams as they discuss the multiverse madness within Stephen King's 1994 horror fant...

There are 24 short stories within Stephen King 's Nightmares and Dreamscapes -- and they're a polarizing bunch as you've already heard. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the 1993 collection, the Losers discuss the very best of 'em all. Join co-hosts McKenzie Gerber, Dan Caffrey, Ahse Digg, and Mel Kassel as they return to the camp fire and share their 12 favorite tales in King's mighty to...

There are 24 short stories within Stephen King 's Nightmares and Dreamscapes -- and not all of them are great. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the 1993 collection, the Losers discuss the very worst of 'em all. Join co-hosts McKenzie Gerber, Dan Caffrey, Ahse Digg, and Mel Kassel as they gather around the camp fire and work their way through the polarizing tales in King's mighty tome. The...

The Losers escape the chaos of the world and shack up in an old summer home on Little Tall Island. Of course, this being King's Dominion, things aren't nearly as calm and collected as they should be, for there's been a mysterious death. Join Randall Colburn, Dan Caffrey, Lara Unnerstall, and special guest Ana Marie Cox as they stare into the eclipse that is Stephen King's 1992 psychological thrill...

The Losers head upstate to a remote cabin to have a little R&R. Things don't go as planned, though. There isn't a Necronomicon involved or anything, but mistakes are made and blood is shed. In the distance, a dog barks. There's a chainsaw, too. Yeah. Save them, will you? Bring some snacks, maybe even a locksmith, and head to the cabin as Losers Michael Roffman, Lara Unnerstall, Dan Pfleegor, Ahse...

Things are getting a little heated in Castle Rock. Leland Gaunt's having a fire sale over at Needful Things, and the town is losing their minds. Fortunately, the Losers are safely shacked up in the Mellow Tiger, where they can continue discussing Stephen King's epic 1991 classic.  Chapters include: Intro, Misery (4:30), Word Processor of the Gods (33:00), The Sematary (53:00), Poundcake (1:20:00),...

There's a new shop in Castle Rock and the Losers are the first to check it out. It's a strange little store named Needful Things, and the shopkeeper is as charming as he is mercurial. They must be cautious. This is the first of two episodes covering Stephen King's epic 1991 classic.  Chapters include: Intro, History/The Hook (16:00), Structure and Format (1:03:00), and Heroes and Villains (1:20:00...

The Losers board a train back to Mid-World as they continue their epic quest with Stephen King’s 1991 sequel, The Dark Tower III: The Wastelands .  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

As they wait for their film to develop, the Losers discuss The Sun Dog , the fourth and final novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight . Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

The Losers return their books to The Library Policeman , the third novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight .  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers shack up in a cabin on Tashmore Lake to discuss Secret Window, Secret Garden , the second novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight .  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

The Losers catch a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Boston and discuss The Langoliers , the first novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight .  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

The Losers head back to Castle Rock, Maine to meet Sheriff Alan Pangborn and try to solve the grisly murders within Stephen King's chilling 1989 novel The Dark Half .  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

The Losers head into the woods of Haven to chase the balmy (misleading?) glow of Stephen King's 1987 sci-fi novel The Tommyknockers .  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Losers hobble through Stephen King’s icy 1987 novel, Misery . Together, they wrestle with the psychology of Annie Wilkes, debate King's meta-relationship with his readers, and reflect on how the novel says so much about fandom today.  Chapters include: Introductions, History/Synopsis/The Hook (27:00), Structure and Format (1:17:00), Heroes and Villains (1:37:00), Misery (2:10:30), The Sematary...

The Losers return to Mid-World as they continue their epic quest with Stephen King’s 1987 sequel, The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three .  Chapters include: Introductions/History/Synopsis, The Hook (15:00), Structure and Format (17:00), Heroes and Villains (24:30), Misery (1:13:30), Word Processor of the God (1:19:00), The Sematary (1:28:00), Poundcake! (1:37:00), King’s Dominion (1:42:00),...

The Losers hop on the turtle for the sixth episode revolving around Stephen King's 1986 epic. Together, they close the book for good by wading through the sewers of "Part 5: The Ritual of Chüd" and "Derry: The Last Interlude".  Chapters include:  Introduction, Heroes and Villains (5:25), The Ritual of Bëv. (1:37:00), Heroes and Villains Continued (1:50:00), Misery (2:09:00), The Sematary (2:17:30)...

The Losers pick up some sharp rocks and test their aim for the fifth episode revolving around Stephen King's 1986 epic. Together, they explore smoke holes and haunted fridges as they flip over to Part 4: July of 1958 and Mike Hanlon's Derry: The Fourth Interlude.  Chapters include:  Introduction, Heroes and Villains (8:29), Misery (1:57:00), The Sematary (2:10:30), Word Processor of the Gods (2:26...

The Losers grab their Wayfarers and head back to the '80s for the fourth episode revolving around Stephen King's 1986 epic. Together, they get some grub at the Jade and walk it off around town as they chew on Part 3: Grownups and Mike Hanlon's Derry: The Third Interlude.  Chapter include:  Introduction, Heroes and Villains (8:04), Misery (1:40:30), The Sematary (1:48:00), Word Processor of the God...

The Losers wax nostalgic and head to the '50s in the third episode revolving around Stephen King's 1986 epic. Together, they bypass the bullies and hide in the standpipe that haunts the pages of Part 2: June of 1958 and Mike Hanlon's Derry: The Second Interlude.  Chapter include:  Introduction, Heroes and Villains (34:15), Misery (1:57:00), The Sematary (2:12:50), Bowers Power Hour (2:37:25), Back...

The Losers head into the Barrens of Stephen King's 1986 epic in this exhaustive second episode, which dissects both Part 1: The Shadow Before and Mike Hanlon's Derry: The First Interlude. There are heroes, there are villains, there is a lengthy discussion about Al Pacino.  Chapter include:  Introduction, Heroes and Villains (2:30), Misery (1:43:35), The Sematary (1:48:00), Word Processor of the Go...

The Losers crack open Stephen King's 1986 epic: For the first of many episodes to come, they wrestle with the story's history, themes, and structure, but also try to figure out why King wanted to quit horror upon publishing the now-iconic masterpiece.  Chapters include:  Introduction/History The Hook (52:00), Structure and Format (1:17:45), and Outro (1:34:30)  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | In...

The Losers rank every short story in Stephen King's 1985 collection Skeleton Crew , ending with the top 10.  Chapters include: Intro/History, Morning Deliveries (Milkman #1) (25:00), Beachworld (35:00), The Reaper's Image (46:00), Nona (54:00), The Reach (1:07:15), Gramma (1:24:10), Survivor Type (1:45:00), Mrs. Todd's Shortcut (2:03:15), The Jaunt (2:20:30), The Raft (2:36:20), Final Thoughts (3:...

The Losers rank every tale in Stephen King's 1985 short story collection, starting with the bottom nine.  Chapters include: Intro/History, Cain Rose Up (29:45), Big Wheels: A Tale of The Laundry Game (Milkman #2) (46:20), The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet (57:20), The Monkey (1:12:20), The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands (1:21:50), The Wedding Gig (1:27:10), Word Processor of the Gods (1:35:45), Her...

The Losers hole up in their local grocery store to evade Stephen King's 1985 novella, The Mist .  Chapters include: Intro/History The Hook (22:00), Structure and Format (29:00), Heroes and Villains (33:00), Misery (1:09:30), The Sematary (1:12:30), Word Processor of the Gods (1:37:00), Poundcake (1:47:30), King's Dominion (1:49:30), Overall Thoughts (1:54:30), Adaptations (2:01:00), and Outro (2:4...