The Year of Underrated Stephen King

"Except the monster never dies. Werewolf, vampire, ghoul, unnamable creature from the wastes. The monster never dies." Welcome Back Horror Author, John Langan to TYOUSK where we Uncover & Discuss, 1981's Cujo! In this Episode, John & I Discuss: -The Trentons vs. The Cambers (Economics & Emotions) -Donna is a Final Girl -Cujo As a Good Boy & An Agent of Chaos -The Death of a Son -Adultery Through t...

Please Welcome Stephanie Gagnon from Books in the Freezer to TYOUSK Podcast! In this Constant Reader Interview, Stephanie and I Discuss: 1. The King Ladies Who Need More Love and Less Men! 2. The King Character Kill/Save List 3. A Few Problems with The Stand 4. The King Short Story Collections that Need More Eyes on them! 5. No Love for the Summer of Corruption from Different Seasons More from Ste...

Happy 6th Anniversary to The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast! Life Has Been Life-ing, but We're Still So Happy to be Behind the Mic and Loving King's Work! Thank You to Everyone for Listening! Cheers to Six Amazing Years! Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. will return soon!

Please Welcome the Stephen Chair in Literature at the University of Maine at Orono, Professor Caroline Bicks, to the TYOUSK Podcast! In this episode, Professor Bicks and I chat about her brand-new Nonfiction text, "Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King." We Discuss: -Professor Caroline's Road to Maine -Her First Stephen King Text -Shakespeare and the Stephen Kin...

"The Ice is Gonna Break!" Please Welcome Back to TYOUSK, My Stephen King Bestie and Host of Tower Junkies & Obsessive Viewer Podcasts, Matt Hurt! In this SPOILER-HEAVY Exploration of 1979's, The Dead Zone, Matt and I Discuss the Following: -Introductions and Matt's 2026 Thus Far -Personal History with the Dead Zone Novel -The 1983 Cronenberg Film Adaptation -Sarah Brecknell's Brazen Move -Greg Sti...

IT. IS. FINISHED! For the First Time Ever, Kim C. Has Concluded Her 1st Dark Tower Journey! HEAVY DARK TOWER SPOILERS WITHIN! PLEASE BEWARE AND STAY AWAY IF YOU HAVEN'T READ ALL (7) BOOKS! Introduction: I DID IT! And I Loved This Novel DT 7 Strengths: - Meta Fiction Done Well -Kashoom: The Breaking of the Ka-Tet -The Ending DT 7 Characters: Mordred, Patrick Danville, Dandelow, The Tet Corporation,...

Welcome Back, Colorado Horror Author, Kalvin Ellis to TYOUSK! Kalvin is My Constant Reader Champion to Take on The Hardest Stephen King Novel!? In this Episode We Discuss: - Kalvin's Personal History with Lisey's Story - The Non-Linear Narrative Style -Lisey as Wife/ Lisey as Hero - What is Booya Moon? What is the Pool? - Jim Dooley & The Long Boy - Who Should Read Lisey's Story? -The 2020 Apple T...

Farewell 2025 and Thank You for 20 Episodes! Let's Hand Out Some Awards! 1. Best Hero 2. Best Leading Lady 3. Best Side Kick/Character in a Supporting Role 4. Best Stephen King Film/TV Adaptation 5. Best Villain 6. Best Setting 7. Best Youth 8. Best Mythical/Monstrous Creature 9. Best SK Animal 10. Best Stephen King Title of 2025! Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcast UnderratedSK@gmail.com P...

"Survive and You Will Walk Away with a Billion Dollars..." I Watched Edgar Wright's, The Running Man (2025) and Had a Blast! -A Well-Balanced Future/Modern between Class Systems -Glen Powells Near NU-DI-TY! -Strong Source Material Connection -Whip-Fast Pacing and a Popcorn Thrill Ride -BONUS! Kim C's Top 10 Favorite King Film/TV Adaptations

"This ain't America... This is Derry." This is the Last & Final Double-Dip Episode where I showcase the Stephen King Film/TV coverage from The Danse Macabre with Kim C. In this episode, I Gingerly Peruse these Grocery Store Aisles for Things that Made me Smile, Hide Under a Pillow and Rage Against the Writers who Made a Decision that Left Kim C. PISSED OFF and Very Offended! Tune...

Happy Halloween 2025, Constant Readers! Horror Fiction Hype Man, George Dunn from Georges Reads joins me for a Special Halloween Constant Reader Interview! In this Episode, George & I Discuss: -The Unmatched Love for the Boy & His Dog (that means Kojack!) -The Political Villains ARE THE WORST -What is Carrie Still Telling Us? -The Stephen King Ladies Who Should Get a Free Pass... -George's Undying...

In this Double Dip Episode, I Twist the Lid Off the Pickle Jar to Explore a Few Areas from the IT: Welcome to Derry Pilot I Enjoyed! Tune into the Kingslingers Podcast on Thursday where I Discuss These Topics in Greater Detail with Host, Scott Daly! SPOILERS AHEAD! Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @Un...

Please Welcome First Generation Constant Reader & Stephen King Legend, Bev Vincent! In this episode, Bev Vincent & I Discuss: -The Most Epic Stephen King Memories -Legal Notepad Manna from Heaven -Lisey & Bag of Bones Love -Creepshow is a Winner -Bev's Road to the Dark Tower More from Bev Vincent... @Instagram & Threads: bev.vincent Bevvincent.com Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star R...

Please Welcome Educator, Book Tok-er & BookStagrammer, Dr. Cody Vest to TYOUSK Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Cody & I Discuss: -Can the Long Walk Ever Be Taught in Schools? -Favorite King Creatures. -No Love for Rose the Hat. -Stephen King's Scariest. -Why IT is the Gift that Keeps on Giving... More from Dr. Cody Vest... Instagram & TikTok: @vestcody Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Sta...

"Walk or Die!" I Have Recently Returned from the Theater and Now that All My Tears Have Dried, I Have Some Thoughts to Share! This is a Brutal & Beautiful Stephen King Film Adaptation that Deserves to be on a Shelf of High Praise... BTW, isn't Mark Hamill the Best? Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon)...

"Commala-come-one! She took it on the run! Left her baby lonely... But the baby ain’t done." This Dark Tower Novel Nearly Killed Me! 1. Introduction: Kim C. had some Problems but She's Finally out of Todash Darkness... 2. (10:00) The Wheel of Ka/The Hand of Fate. 3. Is Mia a Succubus? and Mia as Mother. 4. (37:00) Arthurian Legend & Who is Mordred? 5. I Love Detta MF Walker &...

Please Welcome Kingsize Co-Host, Eric Vespe to TYOUSK Podcast! In this episode, Eric & I Discuss: -King Bangerz and Why Revival Hits So Hard! -Favorite King Endings. -King on Film. -The Case for the Kubrick's Shining and Was Jack Really Trying? -The Eyes of the Dragon Spinoff We Need! Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moo...

Please welcome Kingsize Co-Host, Anthony Breznican to TYOUSK Podcast! In this episode, Anthony & I Discuss: -Interviewing Stephen King 20+ Times! -Paperback King Love -The Haunting Power of Pet Semetary -The Power of an Audience -The Firestarter Sequel Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @UnderratedS...

"Never Flinch, Trig..." Let's Hit This Brand New 2025 King Title, Constant Readers! 1. Never Flinch (Intro) and Kim C. doesn't know how she feels... 2. (13) Characters: Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions 3. Strengths (USA Hardcover Pgs: 127-128) 4. Criticism & Questions Please Give the Show Some Love with a 5-Star Rating & Review on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: Keys of Moon (Sound...

"I'm Your Number One Fan..." Please Welcome Horror Author, Screenwriter and Professor, Brian McAuley to TYOUSK to Revisit 1987's, Misery! Brian and I Trauma Bond over this Sinister Torture Story with a Sophisticated Beating Heart! -The 1990 Rob Reiner Film (Hits & Misses) -The William Goldman Script -Annie as Dark Goddess -Is Paul a Hero? -How Would YOU Escape Annie's Funhouse? More from Brian McA...

"I Am Wonderful... I Deserve to be Wonderful... I Contain Multitudes." This Film is Remarkable!!! I've recently returned from this Mike Flanagan Masterpiece and I have some Praise to Share! Underrated SK@gmail.com Please give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud Insta: UnderratedSKPod BlueSky: UnderratedSK...

Neil McRobert from Talking Scared returns to TYOUSK! -The Women of Stephen King Pt. 4: 1. Neil's Top-5 Favorite Stephen King Females (+Honorable Mentions) 2. Which Stephen King Females does Neil want more from? 3. Stephen's King's Creative Development on Female Characters throughout his Career 4. Would a Woman Write it Any Differently? 5. Where Would Neil take Charli McGee from Firesta...

Please Welcome Horror Fiction Connoisseur, Anna Dupree from Anna Rose Reads to TYOUSK Podcast! In this episode, Anna & I Discuss: - Her 1st Read of the Gunslinger. -Carrie will Never be a Villain! -Life in the Southern U.S. and the Duma Key Love -Her 1st Stephen King Title -Who in the King Universe would Anna Save from a Fire? Insta: @anna.rose_reads Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5...

We're Long Overdue for a Ranking! Also! Happy 5-Year Anniversary to TYOUSK! In this episode I have... (5) Honorable Mentions (5) Bronze Novels (5) Silver Novels (5) Gold Novels And our 5th Birthday Reflection, Well Wishes and Future Plans! Please Give the Show Some Love with a 5-Star Rating & Review on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: Keys of Moon (Soundcloud) UnderratedSK@gmail....

"A Rose by Any Other Name..." Please welcome back Irish Horror Author, Jamie Stewart to TYOUSK to Revisit 1995's Rose Madder! Jamie and I Discuss why this Underrated Treasure Trove of a 90s King Novel is Worth a Read! -Dark Tower Tie-Ins & When in the Mid-World Are We? -THE MOST HEINOUS VILLAIN -The maze? The baby? -Who is Rose Madder? -A Lisey's Story Twinner More from Jamie...