The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers recapping episodes three and four of Apple TV+'s Lisey's Story -- specifically, "Under the Yum-Yum Tree" and "Jim Dandy". Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Welcome to Boo'ya Moon, Constant Listeners. Join Losers Jenn Adams, Michael Roffman, Ana Marie Cox, and special guest Johann Trotter as they dig deep into Stephen King's 2006 novel, Lisey's Story . Together, they meditate on how King's personal story of love and trauma brings us closer than ever to the Master of Horror. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | Store Hosted on Acast....

You know the game, you know the author. Join Losers Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, Dan Pfleegor, and Jenn Adams as they play a round of Fuck, Marry, Kill (FMK) in King's Dominion. Rest assured, things get lewd ... and fast. A few spoilers also slip here and there, so consider this your fair warning. Note: This episode was recorded in June 2020 and has since been unlocked from our Patreon's Derr...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers sorting through the latest headlines to hit Hollywood King. From Bryan Fuller's Christine to Blumhouse's Firestarter to this August's Chapelwaite on EPIX, they leave no story untouched. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content. Follow us on Facebook | T...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers gazing at the gargoyles within Stephen King's 1988 coffee table book Nightmares in the Sky . Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hos...

Beam me up, Scotty: The long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King 's Lisey's Story has finally arrived on Apple TV+. Directed by Pablo Larrain ( Jackie ), the miniseries is even more of an event for Constant Readers seeing how the Master of Horror penned all eight episodes. Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman as they review the first two episodes: "Blood Hunt"...

Constant Listeners, say goodbye to Blaine and make your way through the Topeka railway station. Beware, this is not the Kansas of your world and watch out for the walking dude. Head down the turnpike with Losers Randall Colburn, Ayisha Gatson, Dan Pfleegor, and McKenzie Gerber as they discuss Stephen King's The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass. Together, the ka-tet palavers over the necessity of or...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers moonwalking back to 1996 to discuss Stephen King and Michael Jackson's spooktacular short film, Ghosts . Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Michael Kamen. Tangerine Dream. John Carpenter. Thomas Newman. Wendy Carlos. All legendary composers in Hollywood history and yet they're all connected by one name: Stephen King. Today, Losers McKenzie Gerber, Jenn Adams, and Michael Roffman are joined by Scored to Death author J. Blake Fichera to name the 10 greatest scores in King's Dominion. Note: This episode was recorded in August 2020 and ha...

For this very special crossover episode of The Losers' Club . Today, Losers Justin Gerber and Dan Caffrey welcome co-hosts Henry Zebrowski and Holden McNeely of LPN Deep Dives: Dune for what can best be described as a frenetic and unpredictable chat surrounding the two authors and their two respective worlds. Together, they discuss Herbert’s vision of Dune as a Utopian novel, its box office potent...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and The Losers' Club is hitting the stacks to weigh in on addiction and recovery as portrayed in King's Dominion. From Jack Torrance to Eddie Dean, Father Callahan to the Master of Horror himself, there is much to discuss. Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, and Ana Marie Cox did their homework, too. For nearly two hours, the three reflect on their own experien...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to producer and writer Glen Mazzara. For two epic hours, the veteran scribe regales them with insightful behind-the-scenes anecdotes and piles of notes for both The Overlook and The Dark Tower series. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content. F...

The man in black fled across the desert, and the Losers followed. In 2019, MRC and executive producer/showrunner Glen Mazzara attempted a pivot to the small screen with a more faithful reimagining of King's work. By dialing back to the origins of the series (see: 1997's prequel novel Wizard and Glass ), Mazzara envisioned a multi-season arc for Amazon and director Stephen Hopkins shot the pilot in...

Losers Mike Roffman and Jenn Adams are joined by the fine folks behind this weekend’s Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival. Filmmaker James Douglas and producer Norm Coyne discuss what went into making this three-day fiesta a reality, their reaction to receiving the Stephen King Bump online (not once, but multiple times), and the diversity behind their slate of films. They also weigh in on...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to filmmaker and producer Chelsea Stardust ( Satanic Panic , Into the Dark ), who weighs in on her own book club: The Losers Book Club. She also discusses her newfound love for the Master of Horror, tips on how to start your own book club, and stacks of horror recommendations to watch. Want more? Head on over...

The Losers grab some popcorn, turn on ABC, and revisit Mick Garris' 2006 miniseries adaptation of Desperation . Together, they discuss Ron Perlman’s scene-stealing performance, the defanging of God, a child actor tasked with an impossible role, and arguably the most baffling epilogue of all time. Fun fact: The three-hour television event features a number of familiar faces in King's Dominion, part...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to Needful Things director Fraser C. Heston about the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Castle Rock epic. Together, they discuss the majesty of British Columbia, the star-studded cast, the fine folks of Castle Rock Entertainment, and whether or not the story deserves a new miniseries. What's more, Heston is cu...

Check it, there's a dead guy over there. He's talking to us. His mouth and his words don't match up entirely, but if you just listen, he's not hard to follow. Get used to it. They're everywhere. The dead. And they have a lot to say before they're gone forever. The Losers have left the West and have returned to the East Coast as they make their way back to Maine. Along the way, they visit New York...

The sun is setting and the Losers make one last stop to examine Stephen King's Desperation and Richard Bachman's The Regulators . Already, we've mined themes of religion, addiction, and authority in the Nevada desert and powered through cathartic writing, television, and violence in the suburbs of Ohio. What a long, strange trip it's been, and it's about to get even stranger, if you can believe th...

It’s summertime in suburbia and the Losers find themselves on an idyllic street in Wentworth, Ohio. But there’s a storm on the way. And an ominous van at the corner. The neighbors seem alright, maybe a little mean, ut we have the strangest feeling we’ve met them before.  In another world? Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Ana Marie Cox as they sort through Richard Bachman’...

Looking for Later ? The three-hour book review is currently streaming exclusively at The Barrens (Patreon) . Rest assured, the review will eventually make its way into the regular feed. To bide the time, we've unlocked a Patreon-exclusive episode from last summer. In this Sweet Treat episode, Losers Michael Roffman, Rachel Reeves, and Jenn Adams are joined by author Jason Pellegrini and Suntup Edi...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers ditching the ice and heading to the golden hills of Hollywood, baby. It's a 100% unadulterated Hollywood King episode that finds Mike, Mac, Justin, and Randall catching up on all the headlines involving our Master of Horror. Most notably, the new adaptations announced for The Running Man , The Jaunt , and Pet Sematary...

The Losers are still stuck in Desperation, where they're starting to realize things aren't exactly as they appear. No, you might say there's a supernatural presence in the air. Hell, even the coyotes and critters are beginning to take on a strange demeanor. Reunite with Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Ana Marie Cox as they continue their coverage of Stephen King's 1996 novel....

The Losers head down Highway 50 out in Nevada and make a pit stop in a small mining town called Desperation. It's hot, it's eerie, and it's seemingly abandoned. To their surprise, though, there's a lone deputy waving them in. He seems nice. Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Ana Marie Cox as they begin their coverage of Stephen King's 1996 novel. In the first of two episode...

The Losers reunite with The Stand showrunner Benjamin Cavell for their own coda to their weekly coverage. Together, they discuss the themes behind Stephen King's new ending, the political allusions that naturally surfaced amidst the series, and why Alexander Skarsgard's portrayal of Randall Flagg feels different without Vegas. They also discuss favorite scenes, the best needle drops, and whether o...