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 The Eyes of the Dragon , Sections 58-93. Introduction (00:12) Recap (00:45) Peyna’s Arc (01:04) The Nature of Friendship (09:05) Meta-commentary (15:51) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:18) Thank you, Patrons! (25:10) Fun Stuff (25:59) Outro (36:00) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review !  Support our show at Patreon.com/twoguysdarktower . S...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore The Eyes of the Dragon , sections 28-57. Introduction (00:00) Moral of the story (02:18) Irrational rejection of a “Perfect” king (07:46) King is making it up (17:20) Dark Tower Thinnies (23:16) Listener feedback (28:02) Fun stuff (32:00) Outro (36:43) Excalibur: The King and the Land Are One Leave us an Apple Podcasts review !  Suppo...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore The Eyes of the Dragon , sections 1-27. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:44) Publication history (01:18) Tone and style (05:12) Let’s talk characters (11:16) Courage to do what’s right (21:00) The ignorance of those who exercise power (24:05) Dark Tower Thinnies (26:32) Thank you, Patrons! (36:34) Fun Stuff (36:48) Outro (48...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story “One for the Road” found in Night Shift and the Illustrated Salem’s Lot . Introduction (00:00) Good, creepy story (01:14) Old men on an adventure (06:11) Urban versus rural (09:01) Timing (10:50) Listener Feedback (15:46) Dark Tower Thinnies (17:30) Fun Stuff (18:36) Outro (24:19) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review !  S...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore ‘Salem’s Lot , the Epilogue, Deleted Scenes, the Afterword, and our book wrap-up. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:44) Epilogue (01:14) Deleted Scenes (13:29) Afterword (29:26) Dark Tower Thinnies (33:18) Thank you, Patrons! (35:18) Fun Stuff (35:35) Book Review & Wrap-Up (38:36) Outro (44:33) Leave us an iTunes review !  Support ou...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore ‘Salem’s Lot , Chapter 14, Sections 25-50, and Chapter 15. Introduction (00:00) PTSD for our characters (02:20) Vampires, attack! (08:56) Ben and Mark (20:28) Dark Tower Thinnies (27:19) Reviews (36:36) Fun Stuff (39:07) Outro (42:47) Leave us an iTunes review !  Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com ....

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore ‘Salem’s Lot , Part 3, Chapter 14, sections 1-24. Introduction (00:00) Salem’s Lot is Dead (01:20) Vampire Calculator The Chess Game (06:40) Downfall of Callahan (17:40) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:22) Fun Stuff (36:44) Outro (46:20) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review !  Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.co...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore ‘Salem’s Lot , Part 2, Chapters 11-13. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:41) Character Lenses (02:01) Meta, Meet Meta (12:02) Vampire Circle (15:10) Dark Tower Thinnies (23:07) iTunes Reviews (25:26) Thank You, Patrons! (26:17) Fun Stuff (27:20) Outro (31:44) Leave us an Apple Podcast review !  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/t...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore ‘Salem’s Lot , Part 2, chapters 8-10. Introduction (00:00) The Emperor of Ice Cream poem (02:14) What’s happening in ‘Salem’s Lot, an evil dry cell (04:41) Barlow monologues/City versus small town (15:30) Goldilocks age (22:47) Dark Tower Thinnies (27:46) Fun Stuff (32:35) Outro (37:05) Leave us an Apple Podcast review !  Join our Pat...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore ‘Salem’s Lot , Part 1, Chapters 4-7. Introduction (00:16) Recap (00:45) This book is legit scary (01:42) Resurrection and rebirth: Christian lore vs. vampire myth (06:56) Vampire literature exists in the Salem’s Lot world (11:16) King Twinners (17:26) Character (Blood) Types (20:50) Dark Tower Thinnies (33:00) Fun Stuff (39:57) Outro...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore ‘Salem’s Lot , Part 1, Chapters 1-3. Introduction (00:00) Tropes (01:25) Small Town Living (04:30) Writing Style (10:50) Dark Tower Thinnies (22:10) Fun Stuff (26:15) Outro (31:20) Leave us an Apple Podcast review !  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower...

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we begin our discussion of ‘Salem’s Lot with the Prologue. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:43) Publication History (01:29) It’s Good to Tell a Story (10:09) Ominous Foreshadowing (13:08) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:50) Fun Stuff (23:39) Outro (28:11) Leave us an iTunes review !  Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com ....

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “The Night Flier” found in Nightmares & Dreamscapes . Introduction (00:00) Publication History (02:32) A Modern Day Vampire Story (06:07) Richard Dees: Cynical, Sociopathic, but Professional (08:30) Dark Tower Thinnies (16:02) Fun Stuff (20:25) Outro (26:40) Leave us an Apple Podcast review ! Join our Patreon:  https://www.patreon...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “Jerusalem’s Lot” found in Night Shift . Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:42) Publication History (01:23) Story Format (04:24) Cthulhu Mythos and Vampires (10:27) Dark Tower Thinnies (17:21) Fun Stuff (22:30) Leave us an iTunes review !  Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com . For more information about...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the graphic novel, The Gunslinger Born . Introduction (00:00) The Horn of Gilead (02:48) Publication History (03:37) Discussing the Adaptation (05:50) Who’s the audience? (07:30) The art (10:11) The story and narration (13:25) What was unique to the comic (17:17) Fun Stuff (24:35) Outro (28:10) Leave us an Apple Podcast review ! Join...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore the short story Ur . Introduction (00:13) Overview (01:15) Ur Novels (10:36) Nature of the Can Toi (17:48) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:14) Fun Stuff (32:33) Outro (38:51) Read the article about the revisions King made to Ur  on Cemetery Dance . Leave us an iTunes review !  Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling” in Hearts in Atlantis and wrap-up the book. Introduction (00:00) Leaving Behind the Past (02:20) Magic (10:22) Dark Tower Thinnies (13:45) Fun Stuff (21:52) Platters “Twilight Time” (22:14) Hearts in Atlantis reviews and reception (30:53) Ranking the stories (39:56) Book themes (41:22) Outro (49:...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “Why We’re in Vietnam” found in Hearts in Atlantis . Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:40) Still in Vietnam (03:23) Hauntings (10:29) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:35) Fun Stuff (28:31) Outro (32:43) Leave us an iTunes review ! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com . For more information about the show, check u...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “Blind Willie” found in Hearts in Atlantis . Introduction (00:00) Publication History/Changes in Versions (03:24) Only the Penitent Man Will Pass (15:03) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:11) Fun Stuff (30:56) Outro (40:58) Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Leave us an Apple Podcasts review ! Send your questions, comments, and...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we discuss “Hearts in Atlantis” parts 23-44 in Hearts in Atlantis . Introduction (00:13) Goldilocks and the Political Activists (05:43) Information (08:55) We couldn’t stop laughing (17:19) Dark Tower Thinnies (27:04) Fun Stuff (34:04) Leave us an iTunes review ! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com . For more i...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “Hearts in Atlantis,” parts 1-22 found in Hearts in Atlantis . Introduction (00:00) Discovering Yourself (03:19) Nested Nostalgia (15:07) Addiction or Avoidance (20:47) Dark Tower Thinnies (28:55) Fun Stuff (36:13) Outro (45:33) Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Leave us an Apple Podcasts review ! Send your questions,...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore “Low Men in Yellow Coats” parts 9-11. Introduction (00:00) The Once and Future Liz (03:17) Important confrontations: “People needed a beast to hunt.” (16:27) Dark Tower Thinnies (25:50) Fun Stuff (38:45) Outro (44:31) Leave us an iTunes review ! Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com . For more informat...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore parts 5 to 8 of “Low Men in Yellow Coats” found in Hearts in Atlantis . Introduction (00:00) Lots of Plot/Ted’s Powers (2:10) Down There (6:30) Bobby’s Dream (19:32) Dark Tower Thinnies (27:02) Fun Stuff (38:02) Recent Reviews and Feedback (44:43) Outro (46:20) Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Leave us an iTunes revi...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came , we explore parts 1 to 4 of “Low Men in Yellow Coats” found in Hearts in Atlantis . Introduction (00:12) Publication Info (01:31) Castle Rock Origin Story (06:07) Nostalgia and Childhood (09:39) Books, Reading, and Stories (25:25) Dark Tower Thinnies (39:36) Fun Stuff (50:36) Outro (57:10) Leave us an iTunes review ! Send your questions, comments...