The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access concludes! Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, and McKenzie Gerber as they hit the road with Stu and Frannie. Along the way, the four discuss Stephen King's new coda, how it fits into the original 1978 novel, the half dozen Easter eggs littered throughout, and, finally, which performances they prefer between the 1994 version...

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, and Dan Caffrey as they head to court to give their verdict on the penultimate chapter. During recess, they discuss Lloyd's turn from the pages, the big ol' dance party, the Trumpian parallels to Flagg, and the big bang out in the desert. As promised, there are Easter eggs uncove...

Let's see those fucking dimples , Constant Listeners. The Losers are joined by The Stand star Owen Teague, aka Harold Lauder, for a special bonus episode recorded outside of Boulder, Colorado. The Constant Reader and actor discusses the hurdles in becoming one of Stephen King's most complex villains, his love for The Dark Tower multiverse, whether he actually likes PayDays, and dreaming of New Eng...

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, and Jenn Adams as they lace up and walk 800 miles to Las Vegas. Along the way, they discuss that wonderful needle drop from the No. 1 band of all time Radiohead, Owen Teague's victory lap, the creepiest portrayal of Sin City, and Randall Flagg's sexy ass. Yes, there are East...

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Randall Colburn, Dan Caffrey, Mel Kassel, and McKenzie Gerber as they oscillate between Boulder and Sin City in breakneck fashion. Together, they discuss the introduction of Ezra Miller's Trashcan Man, the best scene with Randall Flagg thus far, and that explosive ending. Yes, there are Easter eggs. Follow us on Facebook | T...

Hey baby! The Losers are joined by The Stand star Katherine McNamara, aka Julie Lawry, for a special bonus episode straight outta Sin City. The Constant Reader and actress-musician discusses her love for Stephen King's prose, explains her kinetic approach to the character, and shares a number of musical anecdotes from the set. She also weighs in on how she's kept busy during the pandemic and tease...

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Jenn Adams, Michael Roffman, Mel Kassel, and special guest Joe Lipsett (of Horror Queers ) in Sin City for a wild night of gladiator bloodbaths, sleazy shopping, and glasses of fresh milk. Together, they meditate on the puritanical tones of the series, the queer representation, and why Vegas deserved its own episode. Yes, th...

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Michael "Monroeville Mall" Roffman, Rockin' Randall Colburn, Jenn "2: The Rage" Adams, and special guest Sammie "Weizak" Kuykendall as they convene for an afternoon ad hoc meeting. Together, they break down why the flashbacks work to startling effect in this chapter, debate whether Glen Bateman shops at J. Crew, praise Julie...

Hey, look at that! There's one more gift under the tree: Shake off those post-holiday blues with the Losers as they're joined by The Stand showrunner Benjamin Cavell. The Constant Reader and veteran producer-writer discusses his roots with Stephen King, the narrative hurdles in adapting the apocalyptic epic, casting challenges, behind-the-scenes trivia, and, yes, King's new mysterious coda. Follow...

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Michael "Monroeville Mall" Roffman, "Wolfman" McKenzie Gerber, Justin "Juniper Hills" Gerber, and Rockin' Randall Colburn as they play Planchette and eat potato chips. Together, they parse through the half-dozen flashbacks, weigh in on Amber Heard's performance as Nadine Cross, keep the ol' Glen Bateman bit going, and try to...

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, Jenn Adams, and Rockin' Randall Colburn as they head to New York City with Larry Underwood in "Pocket Savior". Together, they discuss whether the structure and format still holds up, Nat Wolff's vision of Lloyd Henreid, Alexander Skarsgard's folksy beard, the show's new spin on King's heroic...

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access begins! Join Losers Michael Roffman, Justin Gerber, Jenn Adams, and Rockin' Randall Colburn as they make their way through the series premiere, "The End". Together, they talk about Owen Teague's terrifying performance as Harold Lauder, the Lost -styled flashbacks, Odessa Young's tougher portrayal as Frannie Goldsmith, and all of the Easter eggs in...

Grab a flashlight, put on a pair of gloves, and make sure you've got a sturdy stomach -- we’re talkin’ true crime. The Losers welcome Disgraceland host Jake Brennan to discuss a conspiracy in King's Dominion -- one that involves the murder of John Lennon! Before all that, though, Jake explains how his love for Stephen King has led to his fascination with the macabre and how his New England home ma...

It's movie night at Georgia Pines and the Losers are invited. Together, they grab a seat and watch a matinee presentation of Frank Darabont's 1999 Oscar-nominated epic The Green Mile starring the one and only Thomas Hanks. Join Losers Michael Roffman, Aiysha Gatson, Dan Pfleegor, and Randall Colburn as they discuss Darabont's love for King, the differences from page to screen, and why Hanks makes...

Our gift to you! In anticipation of CBS All Access' The Stand , which debuts Thursday, December 17th, we decided to unlock our four-part rewatch of Mick Garris' original 1994 miniseries. If you recall, we ran the first episode, but ran the three other eps in our Patreon, The Barrens. Now, it's all here for you... So, join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, and Dan Pfleegor as th...

Our gift to you! In anticipation of CBS All Access' The Stand , which debuts Thursday, December 17th, we decided to unlock our four-part rewatch of Mick Garris' original 1994 miniseries. If you recall, we ran the first episode, but ran the three other eps in our Patreon, The Barrens. Now, it's all here for you.. So, join Losers Randall Colburn, McKenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Jenn Adams as t...

Our gift to you! In anticipation of CBS All Access' The Stand , which debuts Thursday, December 17th, we decided to unlock our four-part rewatch of Mick Garris' original 1994 miniseries. If you recall, we ran the first episode, but ran the three other eps in our Patreon, The Barrens. Now, it's all here for you... So, join Losers Randall Colburn, Dan Caffrey, Michael Roffman, and Dan Pfleegor as th...

Our gift to you! In anticipation of CBS All Access' The Stand , which debuts Thursday, December 17th, we decided to unlock our four-part rewatch of Mick Garris' original 1994 miniseries. If you recall, we ran the first episode, but ran the three other eps in our Patreon, The Barrens. Now, it's all here for you... So, join Losers Randall Colburn, Dan Caffrey, Michael Roffman, and McKenzie Gerber as...

The Losers are still roaming around the halls of Georgia Pines. They've had their eggs, they've eaten their toast, and they're still listening to Paul Edgecombe as he tells his story over a warm glass of orange juice. The end is near, though. Join Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Michael Roffman as they reach the last pages of Stephen King's 1996 serialized novel, The Green Mile . In the...

The Losers have left Maine for the balmy confines of Georgia Pines. It's here they listen to a curious old man by the name of Paul Edgecombe. There's no telling how old he is, but those weathered eyes of his speak to multiple lifetimes. Join Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Michael Roffman as they begin their coverage of Stephen King's 1996 serialized novel, The Green Mile . In the first...

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Stephen King's IT miniseries, the original cast of kids reunited for this exciting panel originally recorded for this year's Salem Horror Fest. Hosted by The Losers' Club and filmmaker John Campopiano, the cast discussed stories from the set, the legacy of the miniseries, and growing up with Stephen King. Guests included Marlon Taylor (Mike Hanlon); Brando...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers tasked to assign Stephen King properties to five filmmakers: David Lynch, Ari Aster, Wes Anderson, Judd Apatow, and Michael Bay. From there, they each suggest five other filmmakers they'd love to see enter King's Dominion. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a Patron for more exclusive bon...

The Losers dump out another big ol' Bag of Bones right after spooky season. Together, Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Pfleegor, and McKenzie Gerber crack some skulls and answer your pressing questions. You know, like what would a Stephen King biopic look like? What's the right age to become a Constant Reader? What are some tips for writing stories? And what Stephen King merchandise/paraphernalia would...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers celebrating the festival of Samhain by naming 10 Stephen King titles everyone should pull off their bookshelves every October. Special guest includes actress, writer, filmmaker, and podcast host Julia Marchese. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content F...

Legendary SFX creator, television producer, and director Greg Nicotero joins Loser Michael Roffman for a stroll in the Land of the Dead. Together, they discuss his roots in horror, growing up 20 minutes away from George A. Romero's cinematic nightmares, visiting the set of Creepshow , and stumbling into King's Dominion. He also previews The Creepshow Halloween Special , which premieres on Shudder...