Stephen King Cast

Bonus Episode-The Drawing of the Tower

In this spoiler-filled bonus episode, I place The Drawing of the Three into the context of the greater Dark Tower series.  How does it hold up against The Gunslinger?  In what ways does it point towards the ending of the series?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast! 

Episode Forty Five-The Drawing of the Three

Did a chick?  Dud a chum?  Listen to this podcast and have some fun!  

That's right!  Step back through the doorway into Mid-World with Roland as he forms a new ka-tet.  Will this bring about his redemption or will this only serve to speed up his fall from grace?  Find out this week on The Stephen Kingcast!

Episode Forty Four-Rob Reiner's Misery

As adaptations go, this is one of the big ones!  Does it measure up to its status or hype? Is Kathy Bates as good as you remember?  Find out this week in my review of Misery!

Episode Forty Three-Misery Review

Carrie White. Jack Torrance. Cujo. Barlow. Todd Bowden. Christine. The Man In Black. Randall Flagg. Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Frank Dodd. Greg Stillson. John Rainbird. Morgan Sloat. Sunlight Gardener. Stephen King has made a career out of creating memorable, terrifying villains.  But with Annie Wilkes, he brings the humanity down to a very real, and very dangerous level.  It's every author's worst nightmare come to life in this week's episode of Stephen Kingcast as I review the classic Misery! What does King have to say about the dangers of fandom and addiction?  Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

Bonus Episode-Eyes of the Tower

He goes by many names.  Walter O'Dim.  Randall Flagg. The Man in Black. Marten Broadcloak.  He's the villain of The Stand, The Gunslinger, and The Eyes of the Dragon.  In this week's episode, I examine The Walkin' Dude and his oftentimes contradictory depictions throughout King's works.  

Episode Forty Two-Eyes of the Dragon

Stephen King dives into the world of fantasy with Eyes of the Dragon in which we see the return of his greatest villain, Flagg!  Find out what his latest plan is in my review of Eyes of the Dragon!

Bonus Episode-A Visit to Derry, Maine!

Live from Derry, Maine aka Bangor!  

I recently embarked on a journey to Stephen King's town, the inspiration for Derry, with SK Tours (www.sk-tours.com), and in this week's episode, I share my wonderful experience!

Episode Forty One-It (The Movie) Review

Are you scared of clowns?  If you are, it's probably because you watched the ABC mini series starring Tim Curry as Pennywise!  That's right, I finish up my month long stay in Derry with an examination of the television adaptation of King's most massive book to date.  Can it hold a torch to King's ultimate statement of horror?  Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast! 

Bonus Episode-The Spider and The Turtle (Dark Tower Connections)

Welcome back, everyone!  I hope you enjoy this special bonus episode in which I analyze the relationship between the events of It with The Dark Tower!

Episode Forty-It, Part Three

Welcome back, everyone!  This week I give my final thoughts on 1986's masterpiece, Stephen King's It! I analyze the characters, themes and trace the patterns of King's tropes through the years as they evolved into the novel I spent the last three weeks discussing. 

If you're a fan of The Dark Tower, make sure you also listen to the special bonus episode in which I explore the relationship between this novel and the events of The Dark Tower series.