Castle Rock Radio
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 43 ratingsMax Booth III and Lori Michelle talk about Stephen King. Every episode covers an individual novel, short story, movie, or television show.
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62 - Castle Rock (SE1EP10 "Romans")
September 27, 2018 12:33 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBIn the season one finale of Hulu's Castle Rock, we are all left disappointed and wondering what could have been if only the writers hadn't completely given up on their characters. Support us on Patreon www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
61 - Castle Rock (SE1EP9 "Henry Deaver")
September 26, 2018 03:02 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBIn the ninth episode of Hulu's Castle Rock, we travel to Bizarro Castle Rock and meet a white-washed Henry Deaver. Support the show on Patreon www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
60 - The Two Dead Girls (The Green Mile #1)
September 22, 2018 16:37 - 34 minutes - 48 MBThis week on the show we're talking about the first installment of Stephen King's prison serial, The Green Mile, from 1996. In "The Two Dead Girls" we are introduced to a magical mouse, penis problems, and the titular two dead girls. Buy a Castle Rock Radio T-shirt Support us on Patreon www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
59 - Castle Rock (SE1EP8 "Past Perfect")
September 18, 2018 21:11 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBIn the eighth episode of Hulu's Castle Rock, a married couple open up a murder-themed bed and breakfast and things go pretty much as you'd expect. Support us on Patreon www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
58 - The Reaper's Image / The Reach
September 13, 2018 03:51 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBIn the podcast's first ever double feature episode, we begin by discussing a spooooky mirror story, then turn things around with a classic "time will kill us all, even if you live on a small island" tale. ALSO: We create a new story idea too stupid to even write down here. You'll just have to listen and find out just how dumb it truly is. If you dig the program, please support us on Patreon www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
57 - Castle Rock (SE1EP7 "The Queen")
September 11, 2018 13:07 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBIn the seventh episode of Hulu's Castle Rock, we backtrack and relive certain events through Ruth's POV in what may be the coolest way dementia's ever been portrayed on screen. Things also get super Stephen King-y. It's so great. All Hail the Crimson King. Support us on Patreon www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
56 - Castle Rock (SE1EP6 "Filter")
September 10, 2018 22:57 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn the sixth episode of Hulu's Castle Rock, we fall deep into Stephen King territory after Henry stumbles upon a pair of peculiar fellas in the woods. ALSO: Would a mime podcast just be a straight hour of silence? Tune in and find out! Support the show by dropping a dollar or two on our Patreon www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
55 - Castle Rock (SE1EP5 "Harvest")
September 06, 2018 13:08 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBIn the fifth episode of Hulu's Castle Rock, we are once again gifted with Bill Skarsgard's bare butt and it is a glorious sight to behold. Also, is it legal to boobytrap your own corpse to fend off potential necrophiliacs? Support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
54 - Castle Rock (SE1EP4 "The Box")
August 23, 2018 13:18 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBIn the fourth episode of Hulu's Castle Rock, Henry searches for his fake dead dad and a Shawshank guard finally snaps. ALSO: Tom Waits singing "If You're Happy and You Know It"? Support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
53 - Castle Rock (SE1EP3 "Living Color")
August 16, 2018 22:37 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBIn the third episode of Hulu's Castle Rock, Molly Strand is doing whatever the hell she wants, and we couldn't be more pleased. Is she aided by the dark witchcraft of The Crimson King? Does the fact that 27 years have passed since Henry's weird shenanigans took place mean something? AND...is the devil, in fact, a duck? Support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
52 - Castle Rock (SE1EP2 "Habeas Corpus")
August 06, 2018 06:15 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBIn the second episode of Hulu's Castle Rock, we learn more about the town's background and question when easter eggs are relevant and when they're unnecessary. Fresh out of the hatch, headless Terry O'Quinn narrates us through a fun mystery involving book-lovin' nazis, luncheonette sexcapades, and a whacky know-it-all by the name of Jackie Torrance (DO YOU GET IT?). If you dig the show, support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
51 - Castle Rock (SE1EP1 "Severance")
August 06, 2018 05:24 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBJ.J. Abrams gets Terry O'Quinn back onto a new show and the first thing he does is stick him down a hatch again. Hulu's first episode of Castle Rock raises many questions, such as "Why is Bill Skarsgard so handsome?" and "What turned Alan Pangborn into such an awesome scumbag?" and "Where do I remember that one actor from?" If you dig the show, please support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
50 - The Lawnmower Man (1992)
July 20, 2018 15:19 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBIt's the 50th episode of Castle Rock Radio, baby! We're returning to our roots and discussing The Lawnmower Man again, only this time we're focusing on the extremely excellent film adaptation directed and co-written by Brett Leonard and starring Jeff Fahey and Pierce Brosnan. Why do scientists never anticipate test monkeys uprising? Did Brosnan's wife really leave him because he wouldn't take her to the city? Does this movie contain the grossest sex scene in cinema history? ALSO: Brett Leona...
49 - Dolan's Cadillac
July 12, 2018 17:15 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this week's episode, we're taking a trip to Revenge City and discussing "Dolan's Cadillac" from Stephen King's Nightmares & Dreamscapes, as well as the film adaptation starring Christian Slater as a horny racist. We dig deep into the hilarious rivalry between Edgar Allan Poe and Thomas Dunn English which inspired Poe to write the short story that would later inspire King to write "Dolan's Cadillac". ALSO: We ask our audience to talk about the most petty act of revenge they've ever committ...
48 - The Little Green God of Agony
July 05, 2018 20:18 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this week's episode, we are introducing some new segments to the show, such as "What is the strangest thing you'e ever vomited?" and "What is the most amount of pain you've ever experienced?" Yeah, it's a regular good time here at Castle Rock Radio, joined once again by special guest Betty Rocksteady (author of Like Jagged Teeth). We're talking about "The Little Green God of Agony" from 2015's The Bazaar of Bad Dreams and clown egg registers and gruesome injuries and many other things, so...
47 - Squad D
June 28, 2018 17:19 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBThis week on the show, we're talking about a never-before published Stephen King short story titled "Squad D" which Harlan Ellison rejected from his infamous The Last Dangerous Visions. Paul Michael Anderson (author of Bones Are Made to Be Broken) joins us to trash-talk everybody in the indie lit scene, as well as provide a fascinating history of the most famous speculative anthology to never be released. If you enjoy our little program, support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHI...
46 - Christine
June 21, 2018 16:04 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBThis week on the podcast, we're taking a joyride with our favorite haunted car. That's right, it's Christine! Is this actually a Goosebumps book in disguise? Why does the POV change from first person to third 200 pages into the story? And why doesn't Arnie have sex with this car? Kick back, grab your coke straws, and enjoy the show. If you dig what you're hearing, support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING.
45 - Tales From the Darkside: The Movie
June 14, 2018 02:08 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBIn this week's episode, we return to Film Land with 1990's Tales From the Darkside: The Movie. How much money is a fair price to whack a cat? Why do gargoyles have such complex mating rituals? And is Debbie Harry the dumbest witch in cinema history? ALSO: Five THOUSAND cats??? KING NEWS: Danny Torrance gets cast in Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep, Richard Price is adapting The Outsider, the Dark Tower TV show is still alive, and the grownups get cast in IT: Chapter Two. If you dig the show,...
44 - Laurie
June 07, 2018 03:46 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBKing continues his fascination with urine in his latest short story, "Laurie", published exclusively on his website. Is this guy's dead wife possessing his dog? Probably not, but it'd be a whole lot cooler if she were. As always, if you dig the show, please support CRR over on Patreon at www.patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING.
43 - Ranking Stephen King
June 01, 2018 14:38 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBYup, that's right, folks. Today we're ranking Stephen King. Buckle up. http://castlerockcast.com/the-ultimate-sk-ranking/
42 - The Raft
May 24, 2018 03:40 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBIn this week's episode, Patrick Lacey (author of Bone Saw) joins us to discuss "The Raft" from Skeleton Crew (1985) and Creepshow 2(1987). We dig into the bizarre yet fascinating history of the story's previous life, which includes the time Stephen King got drunk and stole a bunch of traffic cones and was promptly arrested. Also, why is there even a raft out in this lake if there's a NO SWIMMING sign? Why did George Romero decide to turn the protagonist into a creepy rapist? And where exactl...
41 - The Ten O'Clock People
May 17, 2018 05:09 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBSmoke 'em if you got 'em, because we're talking about "The Ten O'Clock People" from 1993's Nightmares & Dreamscapes with special guest Andrew Hilbert (author of Invasion of the Weirdos). Why is the pacing so awkward in this story? Is this secretly a lazy outline for a much longer work? And why does everybody have three different names? All of that and more, so tune in and do the Dew, dude. KING NEWS: Film adaptation announcements for "The Gingerbread Girl" and "In the Tall Grass"; and Mik...
40 - Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice
May 10, 2018 02:16 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week's episode, we continue our exploration of the Children of the Corn franchise with The Final(?) Sacrifice. Why does everybody immediately trust these kids who obviously just murdered an entire town? Did this pseudo-Baldwin brother actually cover the Jonestown Massacre? And what the hell is going on with this weird corrupt sheriff subplot? ALSO: a Clive Barker amusement park! KING NEWS: Casting update on Pet Sematary. If you dig the show, support us on Patreon at www.patreon.c...
39 - Apt Pupil
May 03, 2018 02:08 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn this special Nazi edition of Castle Rock Radio, we talk about Hitler's farting problems, why bullies need to exist, and wonder how this kid's parents are totally okay with him spending all of his free time in some old man's house. "Apt Pupil" is the second novella from Stephen King's Different Seasons, published in 1982. Bryan Singer adapted it into a film in 1998 starring Brad Renfro and Ian McKellen. Jay Wilburn (author of The Dead Song Legend series) joins us for the discussion. KIN...
38 - Nona
April 22, 2018 09:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBLet's thumb a ride back to Castle Rock for a little rodent coitus fun in Stephen King's "Nona" from 1985's Skeleton Crew. And while we're at it, why don't you go ahead and cut that hippie hair already, you utter freak. If you dig the show, throw us a buck or two over on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING.
37 - Desperation
April 15, 2018 17:15 - 1 hour - 119 MBWhy isn't this book in Tak!'s point of view? Why does Stephen King automatically think everybody is dead when visiting small towns? Is this the most religious King's ever gotten in a novel? All of that and more in this week's episode with special guest Betty Rocksteady. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing
36 - The Revelations of 'Becka Paulson
April 09, 2018 02:53 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBJoin us as we take a trip to The (New) Outer Limits and discuss the utterly ridiculous season three episode, "The Revelations of 'Becka Paulson," directed by Steven Weber and based on the little known Stephen King short story. Starring Catherine O'Hara as a woman with a bullet in her brain and Weber himself as the 8x10 Man (formerly Jesus H. Christ)! If you dig the show, please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING.
35 - Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
April 01, 2018 16:47 - 1 hour - 114 MBJessica McHugh (author of The Train Derails in Boston) joins us to discuss Irish Morgan Freeman, Sesame Street, and synonyms for cookies. If you dig the show, throw us a buck or two on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
34 - Graveyard Shift
March 26, 2018 14:38 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBIn 1970, Cavalier published Stephen King's first pro-paid horror story, "Graveyard Shift." It asked many of life's most important questions, such as is overtime worth beating off rats and is Jerusalem actually located in Maine? Also, we invented a brand new game show for all you nature enthusiasts! If you dig the show, throw us a buck (or two) on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing.
33 - The Boogeyman
March 18, 2018 21:46 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBWhat does the Boogeyman do in his spare time? Why are babies so easy to kill? How many erections did this story kill during its publication in Cavalier? All of that and more in today's episode, featuring special guest T. Fox Dunham! If you dig the show, support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing. We also have shirts on TeePublic! Go clothe yourself, you disgusting animal.
32 - Rainy Season
March 11, 2018 16:11 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBWould you stay in a guest house if someone told you giant toads might rain from the sky? How many toads could a freezer possibly hold, anyway? Also, is this really the story that cured King's writer's block after finishing The Tommyknockers? Betty Rocksteady, author of Like Jagged Teeth, joins us to discuss "Rainy Season" from 1993's Nightmares & Dreamscapes. Visit our TeePublic page for our new Castle Rock Radio shirt! And support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing
31 - One Year of Stephen King Dick Jokes (Q&A)
March 04, 2018 19:53 - 53 minutes - 74 MBIt's our one-year anniversary, baby! To celebrate, we're answering some fan questions. Also, we have T-shirts now! Visit our TeePublic page. If you dig the show, please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing
30 - The Box (Jack Ketchum)
February 24, 2018 22:12 - 2 hours - 236 MBIn this very special episode of Castle Rock Radio, Max is joined by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella of This is Horror/Story Unboxed to pay tribute to the recently departed Jack Ketchum. We talk about a good majority of his work, specifically The Girl Next Door and "The Box", so expect to encounter plenty of spoilers. Support our show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing
29 - Silver Bullet
February 14, 2018 04:03 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBIs Gary Busey drunk on set in every movie? Were Red and Marty early prototypes for Rick and Morty? Find out in today's episode, where we are joined by Lucas Mangum of The Mangum Show! Hooray! If you dig the show, support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing
28 - Upcoming Stephen King Film Adaptations
February 04, 2018 18:01 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBThere have never been more Stephen King film adaptations in the works like there are right now. In today's episode, Benoit Lelievre from Dead End Follies joins us to discuss the massive list recently published by Den of Geek. If you dig the show, please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing
27 - Home Delivery
January 21, 2018 01:35 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBIn "Home Delivery" a pregnant woman wielding an ax tries her darnedest to survive the zombie apocalypse. Special guest Jay Wilburn (author of The Dead Song Legend series) joins us to discuss space worms, chicken noodle soup, and the undead. If you dig the show, support us on Patreon www.Patreon.com/PMMPUBLISHING
26 - Strawberry Spring
January 08, 2018 03:44 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBMax and Lori welcome 2018 with one of King's earliest short stories, "Strawberry Spring" from 1978's Night Shift! Is Spring-heeled Jack real? Did Stephen King ever kill anybody in college? All of that and more! Also: lots of NEWS in this episode, including a sequel to one of the worst things SK has ever written. Hooray! Join our new Stephen King discussion group on Facebook - Castle Rock Radio: For Fans of Stephen King, Podcasts, and Dick Jokes. As always, if you dig the show, please sup...
25 - Mrs. Todd's Shortcut
December 17, 2017 03:55 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBEryk Pruitt joins us to discuss King's 1984 short story "Mrs. Todd's Shortcut" from SKELETON CREW. In this story, we learn about the divide between the summer people and locals in Castle Rock and where exactly this magical town might be found on a map of Maine. Also, did King subtly hint at his future evolution into bulky books early on in this tale? All of that and more in the last CRR of the year. Eryk Pruitt's newest novel is WHAT WE RECKON and he has a true crime podcast coming out soo...
24 - Loaded
December 10, 2017 06:35 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn today's episode we are taking a break from Stephen King and looking at what his son Joe Hill has been up to with his new collection, Strange Weather. Specifically, the novella found inside it called "Loaded". There is...uh, a lot of child death in it. We have fun here at Castle Rock Radio, and we hope you do, too. URL: www.castlerockcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/castlerockradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CastleRockCast Email: [email protected] Newsletter:...
23 - The Dark Half
November 29, 2017 01:16 - 2 hours - 186 MBOn today's episode, we're discussing 1989's The Dark Half with John C. Foster (author of the recently released Night Roads). Is Thad Beaumont just a Jonathan Franzen stand-in? What would a Beaumont/Stark buddy comedy be like? Has Stephen King actually ever lived in Maine? All of that and more! Tune in and enjoy. URL: www.castlerockcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/castlerockradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CastleRockCast Email: [email protected] Newsletter: www....
22 - Word Processor of the Gods
November 20, 2017 14:40 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBGuess what! Today we're talking about yet another story about a frustrated writer who has a very, very fat wife. That's right, baby! It's "Word Processor of the Gods" time! URL: www.castlerockcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/castlerockradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CastleRockCast Email: [email protected] Newsletter: www.PMMPNEWS.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing Music credit: "All he ever" by Krackatoa from their album, Sun Dripping Down ...
21 - Halloween Q&A (2017)
October 30, 2017 22:34 - 44 minutes - 60.4 MBHappy Halloween, everybody! To celebrate, we took a break and answered a bunch of listener questions. Enjoy. And, if you dig what you're listening to, please support us on www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing.
20 - IT: Grownups
October 28, 2017 06:29 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe (finally) conclude our IT podcast with the grownups section of the novel. How is Mike keeping tabs on everybody? Would Stan kill himself if he'd only received a Facebook message? Are bicycles magic??? All of that and more in today's episode. Music: "All the Myths" by The Agrarians. If you like the show, please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing.
19 - IT: The Losers' Club
October 16, 2017 14:11 - 2 hours - 165 MBPart 1 of 2 of our discussion on Stephen King's IT focuses on the 1957-1958 timeline. Hope y'all are ready to float. Music: "Teenager" by Apache Dropout. If you dig the show, support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/pmmpublishing.
18 - Gerald's Game (2017)
October 09, 2017 15:02 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday we're getting a lil' kinky and talking about Mike Flanagan's film adaptation of Stephen King's Gerald's Game. Betty Rocksteady (author of Like Jagged Teeth) once again joins us as a special guest. Max is mostly outraged that Gerald's last name is Burlingame. BurlinGAME. burlin. GAME. Are you SERIOUS? This episode also includes "Tonight: A Lonely Century" from The New Mystikal Troubadours album Jungle Love Revisited. As always, if you dig the show, please consider supporting us on P...
17 - 1922
October 01, 2017 21:01 - 1 hour - 116 MBLet's take a trip back to the year 1922, when Wilfred James murdered his wife. We're talking about Stephen King's wonderful, disturbing novella "1922" first published in his 2010 collection, Full Dark, No Stars. We also have a new theme song! Hooray! Stay tuned for a special performance by The High Strung between the main event and the news section during the end. "Rats Rats Rats" can be found on their 2012 album, ¿Posible O' Imposible? And if you dig the show, don't forget to support us...
Happy Birthday, Stephen King
September 22, 2017 00:44 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBToday Stephen King turns 70. Max read aloud his LitReactor piece from last year to celebrate the day. Happy birthday, you beautiful man.
16 - IT: Chapter One (2017)
September 16, 2017 19:15 - 2 hours - 218 MBPrepare to float with us as we discuss the brand new film adaptation of Stephen King's IT with Betty Rocksteady (author of Like Jagged Teeth). What does Pennywise do when he's not spooking kids? Has the Internet turned him into a bonafide sex symbol? All of that and more in today's episode. Don't forget to rate and subscribe and, if you dig the program, consider supporting us on Patreon.
15 - Carrie
September 04, 2017 01:47 - 1 hour - 164 MBThe book that started it all. The manuscript Tabitha King discovered while snooping through her husband's trash. The novel that changed Stephen King's life forever. We're talking about 1974's Carrie with John Oliver Hodges (author of Quizzleboon), who apparently once kidnapped a dog. We also discuss current Stephen King news, such as: Castle Rock casting updates, Stephen King Month at LitReactor, King reclaims old film rights, and the title of King's next novel scheduled for 2018. All that a...
14 - Children of the Corn
August 20, 2017 03:31 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBJeremiah Israel (author of Live On No Evil) joins us in a discussion on "Children of the Corn", both the short story and the film adaptation. We will not apologize for the many, many nu-metal puns found in this episode, so don't even ask. Support us on Patreon.