The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

Ever put down your Stephen King book and wonder how much of it could actually happen? So did authors Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence. In fact, the two of them went down such a deep rabbit hole that they came out with a new book. It's called The Science of Stephen King and it's the essential guide for Constant Readers who want to go a little deeper between the lines. In celebration of its recent pub...

Here's a preview of our latest installment of The Crate, a Patreon-only segment of The Losers' Club that offers a monthly deep-dive into random horror rentals. This time around, the Losers revisit a title that's not so random: 1982's Creepshow . Joining them is New York Times best-selling author Daniel Kraus, who just published his posthumous collaboration with Romero, The Living Dead . Want more?...

The Losers are back in Boulder, Colorado, this time to discuss the New York Comic-Con trailer for Josh Boone's The Stand miniseries for CBS All Access. Join Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, McKenzie Gerber, and Randall Colburn as they break down every second of the trailer and hear their reactions to the star-studded panel. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Danse Macabre is a new feature of the series that finds the Losers journeying through all the books that influenced Stephen King. The first episode dials back to 1959 for Shirley Jackson's iconic Gothic horror novel, The Haunting of Hill House . Join Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, McKenzie Gerber, and Mel Kassel as they discuss the themes within Jackson's influential novel, the many, many adaptation...

Here's a preview of our latest installment of Lobstrosities, a Patreon-only segment of The Losers' Club that journeys into the barren wastelands of Stephen King movies and sequels. This time around, the Losers revisit 1992's Pet Sematary 2 alongside a star-studded assembly of guests: Meagan Navarro of Bloody Disgusting , Rachel Reeves of Nightmare on Film Street , and Brett Arnold of The New Flesh...

The spine cracks, the pages unfold, and the Losers are suddenly inside a world where paintings breathe and horned monsters bite down to the bone. At the center of it all is a woman on the verge of self-actualization, one she’ll achieve only after the huffing, puffing beast she left behind is gone for good. Join Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, McKenzie James, and returning guest Ana Marie Cox as they...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers discussing the iconic artwork that has helped mythologize King's entire catalogue. Special guests include author Jason Pellegrini, writer Rachel Reeves, and Suntup Editions founder Paul Suntup. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens  and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Face...

The Losers dump out another big ol' Bag of Bones right as summer turns to fall. Together, Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, and Randall Colburn crack some skulls and answer your pressing questions. You know, like what would an It movie look like had it been fast-tracked for a 1987 release? Why do people think Stephen King writes bad endings? What are the best King stingers? And what...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers discussing the origins of the Crimson King and whether or not he's an effective villain. 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. Hosted...

The Losers return to Boulder, Colorado to discuss the first teaser trailer for Josh Boone's The Stand miniseries for CBS All Access. Join Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, and Justin Gerber as they break down every second of the 30-second spot and find more than what meets the eye. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted...

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...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers building the ultimate Stephen King theme park. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

The Losers are finally closing the book on Stephen King's Nightmares and Dreamscapes after two long months of coverage. To clean up shop, they're revisiting the remaining adaptations to discuss, specifically 2009’s Dolan’s Cadillac , 1997’s The Night Flier , "Chattery Teeth" from 1997’s Quicksilver Highway , and "The Moving Finger" from 1991’s Monsters . Unfortunately, they couldn't find a stream...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode, a Lobstrosities that finds the Losers revisiting 1999's The Rage: Carrie 2 . 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

In light of Comic-Con@Home, the Losers host their own panel with a very special episode featuring one very special ka-tet. Ahead you'll hear from voices all across Mid-World, who have all dedicated their lives to serve the beam of Sai King. We have an influencer, a filmmaker, and even another podcast host, one who paved the way long before the Losers ever built the Barrens. More specifically, Lose...

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers discussing the top 10 short stories between Stephen King's Night Shift , Skeleton Crew , and Nightmares and Dreamscapes . 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...

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...

Here's a preview of our all-new Sweet Treat Patreon bonus episode that finds the Losers discussing the best and worst characters in King's Dominion -- at least in their opinion. 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...

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...

Here's a preview of our all-new Sweet Treat Patreon bonus episode that finds us Losers teaming up with our fellow Halloweenies to imagine what Stephen King's I, Jason might look like on paper. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

The Losers finally dump out the big ol' Bag of Bones that's been gathering dust in the corner. Together, Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, McKenzie Gerber, and Jenn Adams crack some skulls and answer your pressing questions. Like, how many books does Stephen King have left in him? What short stories of his might work better as a novel? Could any of his tales be translated to found-footage horror?...

Here's a preview of our all-new Sweet Treat Patreon bonus episode that finds us Losers playing a wild and lewd game of Fuck Marry Kill in King's Dominion. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

"It's a depressingly masculine world we live in, Dolores."The Losers are still sequestered away on Little Tall Island in Maine, only this time they've put down their books and headed to the local cinema. Join co-hosts Randall Colburn, Dan Caffrey, Dan Pfleegor, and Jenn Adams as they discuss and review Taylor Hackford's 1995 adaptation of Stephen King's Dolores Claiborne . Together, they'll discus...

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 to Finders Keepers to meet Holly Gibney. There's a problem with the elevator, though, and the stairwell is blocked. Locked inside, the four discuss Stephen King's trusty private investigator and her first solo mystery, If It Bleeds . Join Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, and Jenn Adams as they parse through King's true crime era and what the future of Holly Gibney mig...