Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore Thinner , chapters 1-11. Introduction (0:00) New season: Alter egos (01:43) Publication history (06:02) Class warfare (12:23) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:25) Yuck-King it Up (26:00) Fun Stuff (27:42) Other Worlds than These (32:55) Jay: The Residence (Netflix) is a murder mystery set in the White House. Starring Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Espos...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “The Fifth Quarter” found in Nightmares & Dreamscapes . Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:05) The essence of the story (05:18) All for Barney (11:08) Dark Tower Thinnies (18:32) Yuck-King it Up (20:53) Fun Stuff (24:00) Other Worlds than These (28:05) Jay: Ben-Hur (1959) Sean: The Cartoonist Club by Scot...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “The Doctor’s Case” from Nightmares & Dreamscapes . Introduction (00:13) Publication history (01:10) Pastiche (05:06) Writerly details (09:15) Dark Tower Thinnies (18:09) Yuck-King it Up (19:26) Fun Stuff (20:50) Other Worlds than These (27:13) Jay: Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (S2), starring Mark Rylance, D...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “Umney’s Last Case” from Nightmares & Dreamscapes . Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:21) Metalepsis (07:46) Relationship to Nightmares & Dreamscapes introduction (18:40) TNT Adaptation (25:21) Dark Tower Thinnies (31:16) Yuck-King it Up (35:53) Fun Stuff (37:30) Other Worlds than These (41:07) Sean: Sean:  In honor...

Kenneth Therriault, or something else, continues to haunt Jamie. Jamie seeks advice from Professor Burkett, who suggests a way of combating and making the thing Jamie’s thrall. This comes in handy years later when Liz kidnaps Jamie in an attempt to salvage a drug deal. After dealing with that, Jamie learns a family secret.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore Later , chapters 01 – 33. Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:38) Is it a crime story (02:39) Are the characters well constructed (08:48) Authorial adjacent (15:11) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:15) Yuck-King it Up (21:42) Fun Stuff (23:48) Other Worlds than These (30:00) Sean: The Actor by Donald E. Westlake ( Movie Trailer...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the final third of Joyland. Introduction (00:13) Masks (01:08) A look back (07:04) Our final thoughts (11:15) The end of the story (12:21) Dark Tower Thinnies (18:19) Yuck-King it Up (20:14) Fun Stuff (23:41) Other Worlds than These (28:46) Outro (33:35) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app! Buy merch at...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the second third of Joyland . Introduction (00:00) Superpowers (01:40) Breezy contemplations (10:09) Dark Tower Thinnies (23:03) Yuck-King it Up (25:03) Fun Stuff (28:35) Other Worlds than These (32:33) Jay: Silo (Apple TV) Sean: Cunk on Earth (Netflix) Outro (41:15) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app!...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the first third of Joyland . Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:51) Publication history (01:16) It’s all about a vibe (02:15) The mystery (11:23) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:46) “ The Sick Rose ” by William Blake (22:08) Yuck-King it Up (23:13) Fun Stuff (26:03) Middle Aged Dad Jam Band ; YouTube channel Other Worlds than These (32:10)...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore The Colorado Kid , Chapters 13-18 and the afterword. Introduction (00:00) What are our theories (02:32) Becoming part of a community (13:38) Did the story work? (20:52) Dark Tower Thinnies (27:42) Yuck-King It Up (31:07) Fun Stuff (31:35) Other Worlds Than These (35:35) Sean: The Agency (Showtime), Treason (Netflix), London Spy (Netfl...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore The Colorado Kid , chapters 5 – 12. Introduction (00:12) Recap (00:47) A non-story story (01:17) Educating Steffi (11:37) Dark Tower Thinnies (17:47) Yuck-King it Up (18:18) Fun Stuff (21:05) Other Worlds than These (25:59) Outro (30:09) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review !  Buy merch at store.twoguystothedarktowercame.com . Send...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore The Colorado Kid , chapters 1 – 4. Introduction (00:00) Publication History (01:20) Maine island communities (09:38)  Relationship between the three main characters (14:35)   Dark Tower Thinnies (23:55) Yuck-King it Up (24:41)  Fun Stuff (28:45) Other Worlds than These (33:23) L.A. Law (1986) created by Steven Bochco The Decamer...

We’ve been on a break, but we are excited to get back into discussing Stephen King books. We are going to start off with a season focusing on King’s crime novels, specifically, the three books he wrote for the Hard Case Crime imprint. In our first episode back, we’ll cover The Colorado Kid , Chapters 1-4. Hope you’ll join us! New episode on January 9, 2025!

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from November 2022. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “Lunch at the Gotham Cafe” from the short story collection Everything’s Eventual . Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:37) What’s so scary? (06:35) Hey, Guy! (14...

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from May 2023. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “The Cat from Hell” found in Just After Sunset . Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:21) What do we think of this story? (03:56) Movie adaptation (11:08) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:24)...

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from February 2023. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “Harvey’s Dream” found in the Just After Sunset collection. Introduction (00:13) Publication history (01:11) Ghost story (03:13) Build up of dread (06:31) Dark Tower Thin...

In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the 1976 movie adaptation, Carrie . Introduction (00:14) Facts and Figures (01:29) Adaptation (09:39) Themes (29:11) Our thoughts on the movie (33:51) Dark Tower Thinnies (35:16) Yuck-King it Up (36:17) Fun Stuff (38:41) Outro (47:07) Original trailer: CARRIE (1976) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios Director: Brian De Palma Cast:...

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from September 2022. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “The Road Virus Heads North” from the collection Everything’s Eventual . Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:27) The threat of popularity (06:07) Nevermind the...

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from April 2021. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “The Lawnmower Man” found in the collection Night Shift . Introduction (00:00) Publication History (01:15) Cavalier Magazine Bizarre Adventures Interview with Jim Gonis , di...

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from August 2022. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” from the Everything’s Eventual collection. Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:22) Nondescript (04:59) Creativity keeps yo...

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from May 2022. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “L.T.’s Theory of Pets” from the collection Everything’s Eventual . Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:16) Structure and narration (02:36) So many good lines (06:38)...

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from June 2022. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “1408” found in Everything’s Eventual . Introduction (00:00) Background (01:32) Related to The Shining (11:01) Enslin, the unbeliever (18:54) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:00) Yuck...

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from November 2021. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Survivor Type” found in Skeleton Crew. Introduction (00:00) Publication History (01:26) Richard Pine is an asshole (05:03) But is he just a survivor? (10:45) Dark Tower Thinnies (21:49)...

In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the 2024 adaptation of Salem’s Lot , directed by Gary Dauberman. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:52) Podcast coverage (01:53) Cast and crew (04:03) Lewis Pullman (Ben Mears) Jordan Preston Carter (Mark Petrie) Makenzie Leigh (Susan Norton) Alfre Woodard (Dr. Cody) Bill Camp (Matt Burke) Adaptation (06:00) Acting (16:01) Dir...

Note : We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from March 2021. Enjoy! In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “The Ledge” found in Night Shift . Introduction (00:00) Publication History (01:47) The Story (04:38) Dark Tower Thinnies (12:08) Yuck-King It Up (16:00) Fun Stuff (17:22) Outro (21:55) Lea...