The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

The Losers head to Hobb's End, light up a few smokes, and prove that THIS IS NOT REALITY by mining the Stephen King out of John Carpenter's 1994 Sam Neill stunner In the Mouth of Madness. Note: This episode was recorded in March 2021 and has since been unlocked from our Patreon's Derry Private Library archives. Join today for over 100 hours of exclusive content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | I...

Few Stephen King novels have as lousy a reputation as Dreamcatcher . Join the Losers as they probe and dissect a book that astounds as much as it baffles. Is it as bad as its reputation suggests? Yes and no. Let's just say, the novel's relentless musings on death and pain hit that much harder when viewed through the lens of King’s own recovery following his 1999 accident. Follow us on Facebook | T...

The Losers sit down with singer-songwriter and best-selling author John Darnielle to discuss his latest novel Devil House , the ethics in true crime writing, modern horror, and, of course, Stephen King. It’s the first installment of a new series for The Losers' Club in which they interview modern genre authors about their latest works. Needless to say, they couldn’t have asked for a better inaugur...

The Losers untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer your questions. Questions like "Is Pennywise still alive in Derry?"; "Which Loser would work best with King on a new novel?"; "What questions would we ask King?", "Which King story demands a requel and why?"; and "What should be written on King's tombstone?". Want to ask them a question on the next Bag of Bones episode? Become an Overlook pa...

Wendy, we're home. In the latest installment of The Long Watch, the Losers return to The Overlook Hotel to unravel Stanley Kubrick's The Shining . Joining them in The Gold Room is writer-producer Jed Shepherd ( Host , Dashcam ) who helps them deconstruct the late auteur's timeless puzzle. From the storied production history to the rich sonic tapestries, the endless theories to the iconic cast, ver...

In the second of two episodes dedicated to King’s 2000 treatise On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft , the Losers cut to the chase and weigh in on King's tools of the trade. Together, they debate on the pros and cons of his advice, meditate on the emotional closing section involving his 1999 accident, and grade the memoir with bright, red Pennywise clown noses. Follow us on  Facebook  |  Twitter  | ...

Here's a preview of our new Patreon-exclusive book episode on Stephen King and Richard Chizmar's new novel, Gwendy's Final Task . Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens . You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, our Dark Tower Detou...

In the first of two episodes dedicated to Stephen King's 2000 treatise On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft , the Losers take notes from the Master of Horror and ponder whether he's also the Master of The Craft. Together, they discuss how King wields a masterclass from his memories, connect his many anecdotes to his countless works in King's Dominion, and wrestle with their own trials and tribulation...

Here's a preview of our new series Dark Tower Detour, which studies the minutiae of Roland's quest towards the Tower. The latest episode finds the Dans speaking with author Richard Chizmar, who discusses his latest collaboration with Stephen King, Gwendy's Final Task . Together, they discuss the novel's connections to The Tower, what it's like to team up with America's most prolific author, and ju...

The Losers get all lovey and dovey and name the 10 Stephen King titles everyone should read on Valentine's Day. So, grab some bubbly and celebrate Cupid's big day with Losers Jenn Adams, Dan Caffrey, Michael Roffman, and special guest Julia Marchese of Horror Movie Survival Guide . Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | Store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

At last, the trailer has arrived for Keith Thomas' highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King's Firestarter , due out May 13th on Peacock. Because of this, the Losers have returned to The Shop, where they break down the trailer and wrestle with their emotions -- particularly, Jenn "Firestarter" Adams. Follow us on  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

The Losers head to the opera with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Paul Moravec, who shares how he brought Stephen King's The Shining to life on stage. The critically acclaimed production premiered in 2016 at the Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Now, it returns for five chilling nights at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Constant Listeners who wish...

The heat is on across King's Dominion. So, once again, the Losers are putting on their shades, revving up their Plymouth Fury convertible, and heading to Hollywood King. This month, they're weighing in on news surrounding King's forthcoming novel Fairy Tale , Blumhouse's Later , Bad Robot's Billy Summers , the King influence on The Batman , and why M. Night Shyamalan reads King. Follow us on Faceb...

Would you rather be Riding the Bullet or biting the bullet? The Losers pass up on seeing John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band in favor of Mick Garris’ 2004 Stephen King adaptation starring Jonathan Jackson, Barbara Hershey, Cliff Robertson, and David Arquette. Together, they discuss Garris' style, Arquette's vintage performance, the cotton candied translation from page to screen, and Jackson's cur...

Here's a preview of our recurring Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The latest installment takes a closer look at the crash that nearly took Stephen King's life on June 19th, 1999 in North Lovell, ME. Want more? Head on over to ww...

It's Y2King! The Losers dial back to 2000 and revisit Stephen King's two e-books: the as-yet-unfinished The Plant and the "Riding the Bullet". Together, they unpack the stories alongside the DIY boom of the early Internet age. Along the way, they touch on how King’s accident informs “Riding the Bullet,” as well as the question of whether we even want to see a finished version of The Plant , one of...

You are cordially invited to another unforgettable night of The Kingies! With the '90s now behind them, the Losers must choose the best and worst of Stephen King's output throughout his most multi-faceted decade. Also included: The People's Kingies, where we hear from you! So, come join us for the only Stephen King awards show that matters. Follow us on  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Patr...

Here's a preview of our new Stephen King Ka-mmentary track for the classic Stephen King cyber thriller The Lawnmower Man Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens . You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, weekly mini-sodes requested b...

Five years. Half a decade. Time moves fast when you're in King's Dominion. Join the Losers as they celebrate their 5th anniversary with a meditative discussion on the past, the present, and what's yet to come. Together, they wax nostalgic on the show's origins and applaud the highly supportive community behind the show. They also highlight the greatest hits from 2021, which includes a bump from Sa...

Here's a preview of our latest Patreon exclusive series, The Soul’s Midnight, which sees the Losers put down Stephen King for a moment and talk about some real-life spooky tales. This time around, to accompany their coverage on 1999's Hearts in Atlantis , they're digging into the declassified case files surrounding the CIA's involvement with psychics, specifically with the Stargate Project. They a...

Here's a preview of our latest Patreon-exclusive interview with veteran actor David Morse, who revisits his roles in The Langoliers , The Green Mile , Hearts in Atlantis , and the audiobook for Revival . Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a member for more exclusive bonus content. Right now, we’re offering 15% off all annual memberships ahead of 2022. So, there’s rea...

The Losers close the book on 1999's Hearts in Atlantis  by revisiting its 2001 adaptation with director Scott Hicks. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker walks 'em through the serendipitous pre-production that proves Ka is indeed a wheel and shares a number of heartwarming anecdotes involving Sir Anthony Hopkins and the late Anton Yelchin. Follow us on  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Patreon Hos...

After defrocking the “Low Men” last week, the Losers reconvene to untangle what’s easily Stephen King’s most thematically knotty collection: “Hearts in Atlantis”, “Blind Willie", “Why We’re in Vietnam", and “Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling". Together, they discuss King’s political evolution, the corruption of idealism, and the many ways these stories dovetail with “Low Men in Yellow Coats”. O...

Here's a preview of our latest Patreon-exclusive episode in which the Losers celebrate Kingmas by sharing and dreaming up all sorts of gifts Constant Readers would want under the tree. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content. And here’s a Kingmas treat from us Losers to you: Right now, we’re offering 15% off all annual membersh...

Is “Low Men in Yellow Coats” a good title or a dumb one? Is it a novel or a novella? And is it best remembered as a gutting portrait of lost innocence or an integral stop on the road to the Dark Tower? As the Losers discover in the first of two episodes dedicated to Stephen King’s Hearts In Atlantis , there are no easy answers. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | Store Hosted o...