Best Constant Reader Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 275-Never Flinch 41:20

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Don't Flinch! My review is here! Please write into [email protected] for any thoughts on this book or any Stephen King related content!By Constant Reader

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Bonus: IT: WELCOME TO DERRY Trailer Reactions w/ Kim C. 54:28

2M ago54:28

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Hey folks! Remember us! Matt and Scott watched the new trailer for HBO's IT: Welcome to Derry (see it here: https://youtu.be/6HG-wsRsg8s?si=UbPxJFy_WzKyrJUc), and we had some thoughts about it that we just had to get out. But we couldn't do it alone! We invited our good friend Kim C. to come on the show and chat with us a little bit about this trai…

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Episode Forty-Three - The Wastelands w/Kim C (Podcast host "The Year of Underrated Stephen King") 1:15:43

3M ago1:15:43

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Hello and welcome back to the Constant Reader Podcast, with me Richard Sheppard. Thanks for your kind words about my last interview with James Michels, author of the Melody of Shattered Gold, which is now available on amazon. It’s well worth picking up, the ending is a real gut punch, and the journey is a wild ride. Speaking of wild rides, today we…

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Episode Forty-Two - Stand By Me w/James Michels (writer 'The Melody of Shattered Gold') 51:05

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Welcome back to the Constant reader Podcast, and thanks for bearing with us during our long hiatus. We have gathered up quite a few of our favorite repeat guests for 2025 though, so i am sure you will forgive us. We have lined up Kim C from the year of underrated Stephen King podcast with another step towards the Dark Tower. The gentlemen from King…

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Flanagan's Wake #6 - GERALD'S GAME (Part 1) 2:06:13

5M ago2:06:13

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Hey Kingslingers! We're back again because our newest Podcast Flanagan's Wake just began our first book! Over the next 7 weeks, we'll be reading Stephen King's Gerald's Game in preparation for our episode covering Mike Flanagan's adaptation. We hope you'll check out this episode as we think you'll find this format very very familiar! Hope you enjoy…

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Flanagan's Wake #1 - ABSENTIA 1:39:43

6M ago1:39:43

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Hey Kingslingers! We're so excited to show you the very first episode of our newest podcast: Flanagan's Wake, exploring and analyzing the works of Mike Flanagan. This episode covers Flanagan's first feature film: Absentia, a low-budget, but incredibly impressive horror film that explores two sister's encounters with an evil creature inside a creepy…

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Episode 274-Stephen King News Roundup and Salem's Lot (2024) Review 1:09:10

7M ago1:09:10

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Hello, everyone! Happy New Year! In this episode, I look ahead to some 2025 goodies and conclude with a review of the 2024 remake of Salem's Lot.By Constant Reader

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Episode 273-Baby's First Horror Story 1:30:53

7M ago1:30:53

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Hello, everyone and Happy Holidays! I'm back to share 4 wonderful spooky cartoons that you can watch as a family!By Constant Reader

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1: The Gunslinger 1:24:54

8M ago1:24:54

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Surprise! We're back for one night only to take another look at Stephen King's The Gunslinger. Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-da…

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The Clearing at the End of the Path (Series Finale) 1:58:45

8M ago1:58:45

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On the series finale of Kingslingers, Matt and Scott sit down to have one final chat about what Stephen King and this podcast have meant to them over the last five years. What a wonderful journey. Thank you to each and every one of you for making this possible. We love you all. We hope you'll all join us in January for the next great journey: Flana…

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3.88: Fairy Tale (Overview) 1:50:42

8M ago1:50:42

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This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Fairy Tale. We discuss the book's complaints and our conclusions on what didn't work and what did! Then, we answer your final mailbag questions. Next week is the final episode of the show! Don't forget to us a call and let us know your final thoughts on The Dark Tower, King, or Kingslingers: Call …

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3.87: Fairy Tale (Part 7) 2:29:38

9M ago2:29:38

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This week on the show we reach the end of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. We discuss Chapters 29 through the Epilogue of the novel and chat about what Charlie's arc ended up being, the shocking reveal that both Radar and Charlie's Father survive... and more! Next week is THE FINAL MAILBAG. Send us your questions! Also, we're once again going to invite y…

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3.86: Fairy Tale (Part 6) 2:18:01

9M ago2:18:01

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After an unexpected week off we're back to cover chapters 24 through 28 of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. After the first round of the gladiator tournament, Charlie and company made their daring escape, only to find they have to return to Lilimar and put a stop to Flight Killer once and for all. But what will happen to Prince Charlie? Discussion Questi…

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3.85: Fairy Tale (Part 5) 2:22:40

9M ago2:22:40

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It's a surprise Prison and Gladiator Combat Arc! Where did this come from!? We're chatting about chapters 19-23 of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. Discussion Question: What is your favorite prison arc and/or Gladiator competition? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 24-28 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: htt…

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3.84: Fairy Tale (Part 4) 2:25:52

9M ago2:25:52

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Our journey through Stephen King's Fairy Tale continues with chapters 15-18! Charlie finally enters the Emerald City of Lilimar where he manages to save Radar, returning her to a dog in the prime of her life. Unfortunately on the way out, Charlie and Rader get lost. Uh oh. Discussion Question: What is your favorite creepy city? Next week, Fairy Tal…

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3.83: Fairy Tale (Part 3) 2:18:22

10M ago2:18:22

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At long last Charlie heads into the land of Empis! It's a beautiful but sad place. We're chatting about chapters 11 through 14 of Stephen King's Fairy Tale! Discussion Question: What is your "favorite" curse? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 15-18 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.my…

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3.82: Fairy Tale (Part 2) 2:30:09

10M ago2:30:09

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Our journey through Stephen King's Fairy Tale continues as we read and discuss chapters 6-10 of the novel! Charlie's time with Howard Bowditch comes to a sudden end, but not before he learns about the Well of the World and the land that exists beyond it. Discussion Question: What is your favorite Old Man befriends a kid and then dies leaving him al…

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Episode Forty-One - Paul Inman (writer/director Dollar Baby 'That Feeling') 47:29

10M ago47:29

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As the Dollar Baby experiment comes to its close, i would like to shine a spotlight on some of the more successful films made from the treasure trove of Stephen King's short stories. 'That Feeling' by Paul Inman expertly captures the dark, guilt-ridden themes of the 1998 short story 'That Feeling, You Can Only Say What it is in French'. It's being …

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3.81: Fairy Tale (Part 1) 2:42:10

10M ago2:42:10

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For the final time on Kingslingers, it's new book week! For our last book of the show, we've decided to read Stephen King's 2022 novel: Fairy Tale. This is a new read for both Matt and Scott. This week we're introduced to our characters as we read chapters 1-5. So far, we're loving it! Discussion Question: What is your favorite fairy tale? Next wee…

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3.80: Mr. Mercedes (Season 1) 1:32:14

10M ago1:32:14

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This week we finish off our coverage of King's crime fiction by taking a look at season 1 of the adaptation of King's Mr. Mercedes. We chat about the excellent depictions of Brady Hartsfield, the changes to Bill Hodges, and the satisfaction of filling in some of the side characters. Next week our final book of the show begins as we read and discuss…

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3.79: Mr. Mercedes (Overview) 2:05:25

11M ago2:05:25

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This week it's time for our overview episode as we take one last look at Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes. We chat about Bill Hodges, Holly Gibney and what the book was ultimately talking about. Then we read and answer some of your questions before finally revealing what's next for us after Kingslingers comes to an end. Next week we'll be chatting about…

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3.78: Mr. Mercedes (Part 5) 2:19:20

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This week on the show we reach the end of Mr. Mercedes as we chat about Kisses on the Midway through the end of the novel! Bill has a heart attack! Holly steps up! Chekhov's Happy Slapper! We chat about this and more! Next week is a mailbag and overview episode of Mr. Mercedes! Send in your questions Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com…

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3.77: Mr. Mercedes (Part 4) 2:17:31

11M ago2:17:31

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It's a sad day here at Kingslingers as we cover chapter 5 of Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes: Call for the Dead. As Bill and his new team get closer and closer to finding The Mercedes Killer, Brady strikes out against the Det.-Ret. and misses. Only for someone to end up in his crosshairs. Discussion Question: In your opinion what is the most effective …

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3.76: Mr. Mercedes (Part 3) 2:18:45

11M ago2:18:45

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Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes continues with the 4th chapter: Poison Bait! We chat about Bill's new relationship and Brady who is managing to be both incredibly gross and tremendously lame. Discussion Question: Who is your favorite poisoning in fiction? (bonus points for an oops, accidental poisoning) Next week, Mr. Mercedes continues with the fifth …

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3.75: Mr. Mercedes (Part 2) 2:20:26

12M ago2:20:26

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Our coverage of King's Hard Boiled Mr. Mercedes continues as we cover the third chapter: Under Debbie's Blue Umbrella. We chat about how King is making us hate Brady, the examination of classic tropes of the genre, and the delightful new characters. Discussion Question: Who is your favorite hard boiled detective in fiction? Next week, Mr. Mercedes …

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3.74: Mr. Mercedes (Part 1) 2:08:22

12M ago2:08:22

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It's new book week! We're setting our sights on Stephen King's Crime obsession by taking a look at the 2014 novel Mr. Mercedes. This week we read and discuss the first two chapters: Grey Mercedes and Det.-Ret. Discussion Question: Which type of mystery story do you prefer? The one where you discover the killer's identity when the detective does? or…

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Episode Forty - KingCON 2024 (Convention organisers Kris Webster & Andy Graham) 1:14:23

12M ago1:14:23

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This Autumn why not head to the Linq Hotel between the 24th-27th of October for the first-of-its-kind Stephen King Convention (AKA KingCON2024)? There is a great lineup of guests, including Mick Garris, Robert Kurtzman and two of my recent favorite authors, Jonathan Janz and Ronald Malfi. There are also a host of illustrators, artists, writers, col…

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Episode Thirty-Nine - The Drawing of the Three w/Kim C. (Podcast Host - The Year of Underrated Stephen King, Patreon - The Danse Macabre with Kim C) 1:18:13

12M ago1:18:13

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Back once again with undisputed Queen of Stephen King podcasting, Kim C. In this episode, Kim C. plays Sherpa Tenzing to my increasingly word-baggery Edmund Hilary as we scale the second Dark Tower novel, The Drawing of the Three. As you will hear, this installment of the DT series left us bewitched, bothered, bemused and with breathe completely ta…

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3.73: 11.22.63 1:36:32

12M ago1:36:32

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This week we're taking a look at the Hulu adaptation 11.22.63. It's a show! With James Franco! It's....not great. But also not bad? I dunno. .I probably wouldn't go back in time to prevent it from being made. Probably Next week, it's new book time. We'll be reading the first two chapters of Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes. Check out the show schedule: …

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3.72: 11/22/63 (Overview) 1:57:29

1y ago1:57:29

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This week we take one final look at 11/22/63! We chat about our problems with the novel and if we were perhaps just focusing on the wrong things. Then... mailbag time! Next week, we're taking a look at the 2016 Hulu adaptation 11.22.63 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us o…

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3.71: 11/22/63 (Part 11) 2:12:49

1y ago2:12:49

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This week we finally reach the end of Stephen King's 11/22/63. Jake heads back to the future and finds out that saving Kennedy didn't work out the way he thought it would and has to make a difficult choice. Discussion Question: Mailbag time! Send us your questions! Next week, it's our overview episode as we take one last look at 11/22/63 Check out …

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Episode Thirty Eight - The Stand Part Two w/Andy Stanton (Author of Benny the Blue Whale, co-host of the Tumbler's Willy Podcast) 1:48:46

1y ago1:48:46

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Our fever for The Stand has gone full blown this month, as we finish our epic conversation with Andy Stanton. We discuss the mutations of The Stand, from the graphic novels to the miniseries and touching on the forthcoming The End of the World as We Know It, a collection of short stories set in the world of Captain Trips with contributions from pas…

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3.70: 11/22/63 (Part 10) 2:26:15

1y ago2:26:15

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This week we finally reach the titular 11/22/63 as Jake and Sadie scramble to make it to Dealey Plaza with time to prevent the JFK assassination. We're chatting about chapters 26-28! Discussion Question: Would you sacrifice your life to go back in time and save JFK? Next week, 11/22/63 concludes as we finish the novel! Check out the show schedule: …

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Kingslingers Live - The Recap 1:03:41

1y ago1:03:41

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It's been one week since Matt, Scott, and 150 listeners all headed up to Bangor for the first Kingslingers Live! We thought we'd sit down and chat about the experience for a bit! Next week we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming as 11/22/63 continues with chapters 26-28 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merc…

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Kingslingers Live in Bangor w/ Robin Furth 2:06:17

1y ago2:06:17

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Alright folks... here's the deal. This audio sucks. I mean it super sucks. Things went wrong with the recording of the live episode and what you are essentially listening to is an iPhone that was slammed down on a table near the stage. It's not great, but it's all we have. We thought for a while about just not releasing this but at the end of the d…

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Castle Talk - 1.01 & 1.02 1:19:07

1y ago1:19:07

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Hey folks! Matt and I are on our way to Bangor right now and as such we couldn't prep, record, and edit an episode this week. We wanted to leave you with something anyway, so here's our episode recorded in January where we watched and discussed the first two episodes of Hulu's Castle Rock TV series. It's pretty good! Next week you'll hopefully get …

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Episode 272-You Like It Darker 1:14:33

1y ago1:14:33

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I'm back because HE'S back with a new collection of short stories. I review each one of them and rank them in order of appreciation. Grab a flashlight and join me for You Like It Darker!By Constant Reader

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3.69: 11/22/63 (Part 9) 2:37:55

1y ago2:37:55

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This week: Jake finally comes clean with Sadie and resolves to take out Oswald. But unfortunately, our hero's gambling finally catches up with him. We're chatting about chapters 23-25 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question: Was Jake overly harsh to George De Morenschildt & Jennifer Caltrop? Why? Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters …

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3.68: 11/22/63 (Part 8) 2:35:14

1y ago2:35:14

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Things are moving faster now as Jake finally gets to 1963 and the job that awaits him there. Unfortuantely the Obdurant past has something else in mind as Sadie gets a visit from an old friend. We're chatting about chapters 19-22 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question: What is your favorite Rear Window-esque moment where you observe a char…

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3.67: 11/22/63 (Part 7) 2:16:38

1y ago2:16:38

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This week we temporarily shift from a love story to Historical Fiction as Jake begins his actual mission. Finally. We're chatting about chapters 17 and 18 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question: This book turns towards historical fiction more than it has in a while. What's your favorite historical fiction story? Next week, 11/22/63 continu…

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3.66: 11/22/63 (Part 6) 2:34:25

1y ago2:34:25

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This week: the rise and fall of Sadie and Jake. Jadie? Sake? Jadie. We're chatting about chapters 14-16 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question: In honor of the disastrous end (for now) of Jake and Sadie's relationship, what is your favorite fictional relationship that we witness crash and burn? (We're not talking tragic, star-crossed doome…

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3.65: 11/22/63 (Part 5) 2:25:15

1y ago2:25:15

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It's been 5 weeks, but Jake FINALLY gets to Dallas....and then immediately leaves it. We're chatting about chapters 12 and 13 of Stephen King's 11/22/63. This episode has everything! Jodie, Sadie, Dumb Gamling...e! Discussion Question: King mentions a few Great American Novel candidates in this week's reading (The Catcher in the Rye & Of Mice and M…

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3.64: 11/22/63 (Part 4) 1:53:04

1y ago1:53:04

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This week 11/22/63 continues as we discuss chapters 9-11 of the novel. After successfully proving he can change the past, Jake heads back into 1958 to begin Operation Lee Harvey Suckswald. But first, he's got some business to take care of in Derry. Discussion Question: Jake places a pretty huge bet in this chapter. What's your favorite bet made in …

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3.63: 11/22/63 (Part 3) 2:09:15

1y ago2:09:15

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This week 11/22/63 continues as we chat about chapters 7 and 8 of the novel. Jake settles into life in Derry and executes Operation Kill Frank! Discussion Question: The past is obdurate, but it’s not the only thing. What are some other things you’d describe as Obdurate in Stephen King’s works (or heck, elsewhere??) Next week, 11/22/63 continues wit…

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3.62: 11/22/63 (Part 2) 2:10:45

1y ago2:10:45

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This week 11/22/63 continues as Jake heads back into 1958 and to the wonderful, beautiful Derry, Maine! We're chatting about chapters 5 and 6 of the novel! Discussion Question: King not only brings us back to Derry, but delivers a love letter to two of his favorite characters from IT. What’s your favorite instance of an author returning to his (or …

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Episode 271-Chapelwaite, Episode 1 45:26

1+ y ago45:26

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I switch gears and pivot away from the endings to review Chapelwaite? Why? Why not!By Constant Reader

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3.61: 11/22/63 (Part 1) 2:23:51

1+ y ago2:23:51

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This week, we're on the way to Dallas Texas circa 1963 as we begin our journey through the 2010s with Stephen King's 11/22/63! We meet our main character and learn the rules of time travel as we chat about the prologue through chapter 4 of the novel. Discussion Question: We're a big fan of time travel here. What is your favorite time travel story? …

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Episode Thirty Seven - Pet Sematary: Bloodlines W/N.P. Cunniffe (Author of The Weejee Man, The Wake 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

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Lindsey Anderson Beer's 2023 prequel to the 2019 reboot of Pet Sematary got something of a kicking by most critics on its release. There are the bones of a good film in their somewhere though, and the look and the soundtrack of the film, plus an eclectic cast, make it an interesting curio if nothing else. Joining me to discuss it is N.P. Cunniffe, …

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3.60: Duma Key (Overview) w/ Kim C. 2:46:36

1+ y ago2:46:36

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We are so thrilled to be once again joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast for our overview discussion of the underrated gem that is Duma Key. It's another extra-long episode as we spend upwards of 90 minutes chatting with Kim about why this book is so underappreciated, debate if the ending is hopeful or depressing, and p…

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3.59: Duma Key (Part 7) 2:28:57

1+ y ago2:28:57

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The end is here! We chat about chapter 18 through the ending of Stephen King's Duma Key as the mystery of the Key and Perce is revealed. We chat about the sad, shocking ending and Matt's struggle with it. Discussion Question: Mailbag time! Send us your questions! Next week, Our Duma Key overview episode with special guest Kim C. Check out the show …