Stephen King Cast

Episode 229-The Ending of The Talisman (And Revival Movie News)

May 09, 2020 18:32 - 31 minutes - 59.5 MB

In this week's episode, I discuss the conclusion to The Talisman while discussing my excitement for the recent news that Mike Flanagan will be directing an adaptation of Revival. For any thoughts on Stephen King, write into [email protected] and as always, if you have a spare minute on your hands, leave a review on iTunes. Thanks, everyone!

Episode 228-The Ending of Pet Sematary

May 03, 2020 18:19 - 37 minutes - 71.9 MB

As endings go, this one is BLEAK! So let's debate whether bleak=good on this installment as I continue to examine the conclusions of King's books to determine whether or not he deserves his reputation for not being able to end his books.

Episode 227-The Ending of Christine

April 19, 2020 19:52 - 27 minutes - 53.1 MB

Hop on in and take this episode for a spin. Let's see how we feel about the ending to Christine!

Episode 226-The Ending of the Gunslinger

April 11, 2020 00:31 - 41 minutes - 67.7 MB

Welcome back! This week, I discuss the conclusion of The Gunslinger, read some e-mails and give some recommendations to keep you busy while we all self-quarantine. Feel free to write into [email protected]

Episode 225-The Ending of Cujo

April 02, 2020 16:09 - 32 minutes - 62.2 MB

Welcome back, everyone! Cujo. . .good ending? Bad ending? Do I like it? Do I not? Find out this week! And please write into [email protected] for any and all thoughts.

Episode 224-The Ending of Firestarter

March 23, 2020 18:04 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MB

Welcome back! This week, I review the conclusion of Firestarter. If you have any thoughts, write in at [email protected]

Episode 223-The Ending of The Stand and The Outsider

March 17, 2020 13:33 - 53 minutes - 100 MB

Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I review the ending to The Stand (pretty relevant) as well as the conclusion to HBO's The Outsider while managing to squeeze in some listener e-mail. Stay safe, everyone!

Episode 222-The Ending of the Dead Zone

March 14, 2020 17:25 - 19 minutes - 35.1 MB

And here we are, talking about the Dead Zone.

Episode 221-The Ending of the Shining

March 07, 2020 19:11 - 24 minutes - 46.6 MB

I continue my examination on the endings of King's books with his oft-discussed conclusion to The Shining! What are your thoughts on the ending? What are your thoughts on the ending to The Dead Zone, next week's episode? Let me know by writing into [email protected]

Episode 220-The Ending of Salem's Lot

February 28, 2020 00:42 - 42 minutes - 79.6 MB

Welcome back with another entry in our newest adventure: examining the endings of Stephen King's works in the chronological order of publication! This week brings us to Salem's Lot. How does the ending hold up? Check it out!

Episode 219-The Ending of Carrie

February 21, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 57.5 MB

Welcome to the next phase of the Stephen Kingcast! From here on out, I will focus on the endings of Stephen King's works in the hopes that I can dispel the notion that he can't end his novels successfully. On today's episode, I examine the conclusion of Carrie!

Episode 218-Big Announcement!

February 18, 2020 23:58 - 39 minutes - 74.2 MB

Hello all! Welcome to this week's episode. I have a big announcement to drop. But first, I share some listener e-mail, some iTunes reviews, discuss my general thoughts on The Outsider and quickly share my experience with Doctor Sleep: The Director's Cut. And then I get to the announcement.

Episode 217-The Outsider Episodes 3 and 4 + Preparing for Locke and Key

February 02, 2020 19:34 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MB

Welcome back! Let's talk about listener e-mail, some iTunes reviews, gush over Holly Gibney and get ready for Locke and Key! February is a great month for King fans!

Episode 216-The Outsider, Episodes 1 and 2

January 18, 2020 02:20 - 1 hour - 122 MB

It's good! I love it! Tune in to find out why! Be warned that I read listener e-mail and iTunes reviews before getting to my thoughts.

Re-release: The Outsider

January 10, 2020 03:03 - 1 hour - 160 MB

In anticipation of the premiere of HBO’s soon to be latest hit, I’ve decided to re-release the genre-flipping crime horror 2018 novel.

Episode 215-The Top 10 Works of Stephen King of The Past Decade

December 29, 2019 04:40 - 1 hour - 166 MB

I didn't think I was going to do it, but I did! Here is a top ten of the most important/best/impactful/influential works or adaptations of the works of a Stephen King property from the last decade. The beginning of the decade started out a little rocky, but as we head into 2020, he's back on top, possibly sitting larger than ever before. 2010-2019 gave us a lot of Stephen King content (including this podcast!), so plug in and hear me out as I rank my top ten works of Stephen King over the l...

Episode 214-In The Tall Grass

December 27, 2019 04:37 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Welcome back! As promised in the last episode, I conclude my thoughts on Full Throttle with an in-depth review of "In the Tall Grass," both the short story and the 2019 Netflix movie. How do they compare? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!

Episode 213-Full Throttle

December 15, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 221 MB

I take a break from Stephen King this week to celebrate Joe Hill's recent collection of short stories, Full Throttle. If you haven't checked out Joe Hill's previous works, please do so! And if you haven't had a chance to treat yourself to Full Throttle, give yourself an early Christmas present. It's worth it. Find out all of my thoughts on each of the stories here! Well, every story except one. I did not review In The Tall Grass, because I will publish a separate episode next week in which ...

Episode 212-Doctor Sleep (2019) Review

November 17, 2019 15:50 - 1 hour - 134 MB

It's a week late, but better late than never! Here are all my thoughts on Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep! For additional thoughts on Doctor Sleep, make sure you check out my review of King's 2013 novel.

Re-Release-Doctor Sleep (book)

November 08, 2019 20:57 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Hello all! In anticipation of Mike Flanagan's film of the same name, I've decided to re-release my review of King's book. I won't be able to see the movie until next week, so I hope that this tides you over. With the positive buzz surrounding the movie, I'm glad that a lot of people are re-examining how they originally felt about the book. For all of my thoughts on why this story works, check out my review and stay tuned for all of my thoughts on the movie in an upcoming episode!

Episode 211-Castle Rock Season 2, Episode 2

November 03, 2019 23:36 - 20 minutes - 39.5 MB

Welcome back! In this easy, breezy ep, I turn my thoughts towards episode 2 of Castle Rock, Season 2.

Episode 210-Castle Rock Season 2, Episode 1

November 02, 2019 03:08 - 1 hour - 155 MB

I heard there was a new season of a Stephen King show floating about the world. I wanted to talk about it!

Episode 209-The Institute

October 20, 2019 19:27 - 1 hour - 204 MB

Welcome back! This week, I discuss the recent trailer for The Outsider, preview Castle Rock season 2, discuss my thoughts on The Stand casting, quickly review In The Tall Grass, read some listener e-mails and finish up with an in-depth review of The Institute. If you have any time on your hands, please leave a review on iTunes, and if you want to write in, e-mail [email protected]

Episode 208-It, Chapter 2 (2019)

September 13, 2019 11:09 - 57 minutes - 109 MB

Here it is! My thoughts on It Chapter 2! Beforehand, I discuss the recent Stand casting and speculate on the final Doctor Sleep Trailer. Enjoy!

Re-Release: It, Chapter 1 2017)

September 07, 2019 23:39 - 1 hour - 250 MB

Before you get my thoughts on Chapter 2, you can listen to my re-release of Chapter 1!

Episode 207-Locke and Key: Omega and Alpha

August 31, 2019 01:51 - 39 minutes - 75.1 MB

Welcome to the end of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's Locke and Key!

Episode 206-Locke and Key, Vol 5: Clockworks

August 10, 2019 02:41 - 39 minutes - 75 MB

This episode is a little different. In the first twenty minutes, I eulogize one of my furry co hosts before moving on to my review of Locke and Key, Vol 5: Clockworks. If you love dogs and want to give to a good cause, please check out: snortrescue.org

Episode 205-Locke and Key, Volume 4: Keys to the Kingdom

July 31, 2019 18:54 - 34 minutes - 65.6 MB

In this week's episode, I continue my review of Hill and Rodriguez's comic book classic, Locke and Key.

Episode 204-Locke and Key, Volume 3: Crown of Shadows

July 23, 2019 02:09 - 41 minutes - 79.3 MB

Sorry for the delay! But I'm back to talk about San Diego Comic Con, read some listener e-mail, iTunes reviews and my thoughts on Locke and Key, Volume 3: Crown of Shadows!

Episode 203-Locke and Key, Volume 2: Head Games

July 11, 2019 01:51 - 51 minutes - 99.9 MB

Welcome back! This week, I dive into the second story arc within Locke and Key, Head Games!

Episode 202-Locke and Key, Volume 1: Welcome To Lovecraft

July 04, 2019 02:47 - 1 hour - 180 MB

Hooo boy, this one's a doozy! After an eternity of promises, I finally follow through on my review of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's phenomenal comic book series, Locke and Key. Stay tuned through the next couple months as I make my way through the entirety of the series, marveling at Hill's plotting and characterization, and Rodriguez's ability to bring this story to life on the page. In this episode, I read some listener e-mail, iTunes reviews, and start off my review with a deep dive ...

Episode 201-Stephen King News and NOS4A2 Thoughts and More!

June 25, 2019 21:16 - 1 hour - 136 MB

I'm alive! For real! And I'm back to give my thoughts on the It: Chapter 2 Trailer, the Doctor Sleep Trailer, Amazon's Dark Tower series, Hulu's Eyes of the Dragon announcement, The Stand casting and the first episode of NOS4A2. Phew! It's a doozy, folks. As always, if you have the opportunity, please leave a review on iTunes and write into [email protected]

Re-release-NOS4A2

June 19, 2019 01:21 - 1 hour - 162 MB

Now that you can watch NOS4A2 weekly on AMC, feel free to check out the re-release of my review of the book that inspired it.

Episode 200-Pet Sematary Movie Review (2019), News Roundup

April 11, 2019 02:27 - 1 hour - 190 MB

Happy 200 episodes! Thank you for staying with me on this ride for this long. I really appreciate it, gang. It's been a fun one. On this episode, I read listener e-mail, iTunes reviews, share some Stephen King news and conclude with an in-depth review of the new Pet Sematary film.

Re-Release-Pet Semetary

April 01, 2019 12:36 - 1 hour - 134 MB

Hey, gang! In anticipation of the upcoming film, I've decided to re-release my review of the book that started it all. And don't worry. I'll be sure to review the new film when I see it!

Episode 199-Stephen King News Roundup!

February 19, 2019 01:50 - 1 hour - 168 MB

I'm alive! Don't worry, everyone! I'm still here. I'm sorry for the lengthy delay in episodes, but I'm back to give an update on the health of one of our furry co-hosts, discuss the newest Pet Sematary trailer, mindlessly speculate on The Institute and a whole slew of SK and Joe Hill related news. Happy 2019!

Episode 198-Elevation Review, Pet Semetary Trailer Review and Haunting of Hill House Thoughts

November 22, 2018 03:02 - 1 hour - 195 MB

Happy Thanksgiving! It's a jammed packed episode in which I give my general thoughts on The Haunting of Hill House, my review of the Pet Sematary trailer and a deeper look into the recent publication of Elevation. Have a great Thanksgiving, everyone. I know I'm thankful for all of the support throughout the years.

Episode 197-Castle Rock, Episode 10

September 16, 2018 18:02 - 55 minutes - 106 MB

Here we are at the conclusion of Castle Rock? Did it live up to expectations? What did it all mean? What were Thomason and Shaw playing at this entire time? Tune into this episode to find out!

Episode 196-Castle Rock, Episode 9

September 08, 2018 16:58 - 31 minutes - 60.4 MB

There are other worlds than these.

Episode 195-Castle Rock, Episode 8

September 01, 2018 01:06 - 29 minutes - 54.1 MB

Things have begun to spiral out of control within this sleepy little berg. Thankfully that makes for thrilling television!

Episode 194-Castle Rock, Episode 7

August 25, 2018 03:24 - 50 minutes - 94 MB

Grab your tissues. You're going to need them.

Episode 193-Castle Rock, Episode 6

August 18, 2018 01:42 - 52 minutes - 100 MB

Oooooh, boy, this show is getting good, guys!

Episode 192-Castle Rock, Episode 5

August 15, 2018 02:27 - 58 minutes - 106 MB

Welcome back, everyone! In this week, I talk about the recent news regarding Castle Rock season 2, dive into some e-mails and review episode 5!

Episode 191-Interview with Castle Rock's Dustin Thomason

August 08, 2018 02:04 - 1 hour - 113 MB

In this very special episode, co-creator and co-showrunner of Castle Rock, Dustin Thomason and I talk about all things Stephen King, the origins of Castle Rock, the push/pull of creativity v. continuity, why they settled on Alan Pangborn. . .and Polly Chalmers. If you are enjoying the show of the summer for 2018, then I believe you'll get a lot out of this episode. I want to thank Dustin for his thoughtfulness and generosity for takign the time (for God's sake, the man stepped away from ed...

Episode 190-Castle Rock, Episode 4

August 04, 2018 02:13 - 1 hour - 114 MB

"You had my curiousity, but now you have my attention." These words were uttered in the movie Django Unchained, but they sum up how I feel with Castle Rock, coming out of episode 4. This episode raised the bar in terms of stakes and weight. Make no mistake, Castle Rock has been a fun show until now, but with episode 4, it became a GREAT show. There's a lot to unpack, so freshen up with a high and tight in your local forest barber murder den, pop on some Roy Orbison and dive into Castle Rock,...

Episode 189-Castle Rock, Episodes 2 and 3

July 30, 2018 18:50 - 53 minutes - 102 MB

Welcome back, everyone! Here are all my thoughts on Castle Rock's second and third episodes.

Episode 188-Castle Rock, Episode 1

July 26, 2018 01:58 - 1 hour - 155 MB

Welcome back, or should I say, welcome home to Stephen King's most celebrated town, the one and only Castle Rock. We've all been waiting for this moment for over a year, since we first witnessed that surprise trailer drop on February 19th, 2017. And last night at midnight, the very first episode of this original series set within King's town was dropped. How did it fare? Did it live up to expectation? Want to discuss the many mysteries and Easter Eggs found within? Then you've come to the ...

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