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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
In this week's episode of The Stephen Kingcast, I examine the first of a series of novels that explore the female perspective and abuse, the riveting thriller, Gerald's Game.
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
In this special bonus episode, I examine The Waste Lands within the greater context of The Dark Tower.
Please note that this is a spoiler-filled episode that analyzes the entire Dark Tower series, so if you haven't finished the series, avoid this episode!
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
I love an opportunity to discuss Dark Tower books! Today, I examine the conclusion to The Waste Lands! Does it hold up? Find out!
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
This week on the Stephen Kingcast, I board a train that takes me back to Mid-World for the third entry in Stephen King's Dark Tower series, The Waste Lands! Considered by many to be the best Dark Tower book, the novel includes insane robots, a newly formed ka-tet, a haunted house, city pirates, ZZ Top and the introduction to our favorite Billy Bumbler, Oy!
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
This week, I examine the adaptation of Stephen King's final Castle Rock story, Needful Things. Legendary screen icon Max Von Sydow trades his exorcism duties for more devilish fun. Stepping into the role of Leland Gaunt, he has come to trade the souls of the good folk of Castle Rock for trinkets and baubles. Standing in his way is Ed Harris' Sherriff Alan Pangborn. Does he have what it takes to save his town?
How does it compare to the book? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
This one's a doozy! Here's a novel that is darkly comedic that has a wild ending.
Do I personally like this ending? Is it objectively good? Is it too wild?
Find out this week on the Stephen King Cast!
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
In this second part of my review of Needful Things, I conclude my examination of the concluding chapter of the Castle Rock saga, break down the characters, themes, Stephen Kingisms and Easter Eggs.
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
In this week's episode, I head back to Castle Rock one last time for Stephen King's final Castle Rock story, Needful Things. Starring The Dark Half's Alan Pangborn, our small town sheriff must battle ancient evil as it comes to town to tempt its citizens and turn small town life into chaos. Does the grand finale of King's most famous fictional town end with a bang or a whimper? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
In this week's final review of Four Past Midnight, I head back to Castle Rock for the prequel to 1991's final Castle Rock Story, Needful Things, with the small town tale of terror, The Sun Dog.
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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
In this week's episode, I examine The Library Policeman, the third entry in Stephen King's 1990 novella collection, Four Past Midnight.
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