Stephen King Cast
312 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 576 ratingsA weekly retrospective review of the works of Stephen King.
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Episodes
Re-Release-Mr. Mercedes Episodes 1-2
July 05, 2018 19:01 - 1 hour - 140 MBFor my upcoming look at the Mr. Mercedes television show, I’ve decided to re-release my review of episodes 1-2.
Episode 184-Just After Sunset, Part Two
June 29, 2018 17:30 - 31 minutes - 60.6 MBWelcome back, everyone! In this week, I share all my thoughts on the remaining short stories from Just After Sunset!
Episode 183-Everything's Eventual, Part Two
June 22, 2018 12:33 - 24 minutes - 47.1 MBHidy, ho, everyone! I'm back with a follow up review to my previous episode of Everything's Eventual! Enjoy!
Episode 182-Dolan's Cadillac
June 16, 2018 02:35 - 21 minutes - 41 MBWelcome back for my review of the Christian Slater/Wes Bently starring . . .ahem. . .vehicle.
Episode 181-Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Part 2
June 08, 2018 01:36 - 1 hour - 126 MBWelcome back, everyone! I'm here to review the remaining stories of Nightmares and Dreamscapes!
Re-Release-Nightmares and Dreamscapes
June 06, 2018 23:44 - 47 minutes - 90.1 MBIn order to prepare for my second part of my review of Nightmares and Dreamscapes, I’ve decided to re-release my original review. Enjoy!
Episode 180-The Outsider
June 03, 2018 00:29 - 1 hour - 160 MBWelcome back, everyone! Last week, King released his newest novel, The Outsider! Part crime-fiction, part supernatural, it's a great blend of the genres that King loves, and the mix creates for a new, enjoyable experience that plays upon real-world fears. Plus, it includes the appearance of a fan-favorite Stephen King character! That was such a treat!
Episode 179-Lawnmower Man
May 26, 2018 02:11 - 46 minutes - 89.2 MBPlug in, and let's take a virtual tour of 1992's nonsensical quasi-adaptation of Stephen King's short story.
Episode 178-Skeleton Crew, Part Two
May 19, 2018 20:11 - 1 hour - 145 MBOkay, everyone! I'm back to review all of the short stories I didn't get around to the first time around when I reviewed Stephen King's Skeleton Crew, back in the long, long ago. So buckle up, pop those earbuds in and join me on a journey through King's fantastic collection of short story horror!
Re-Release-Skeleton Crew
May 19, 2018 01:27 - 1 hour - 116 MBHello all! Just to get ready for my return to the short stories of Stephen King, I've decided to re-release my original review of Skeleton Crew! Shortly after, I will release my brand new episode in which I finishing reviewing the stories in this collection!
Episode 177-News, Updates and . . .I'm Back!
May 13, 2018 19:07 - 58 minutes - 113 MBWelcome back, everyone! In this episode, I break down the big news stories surrounding upcoming King adaptations (Pet Semetary, The Talisman, It Part 2, The Tommyknockers, In The Tall Grass and more), read some listener e-mail and preview what the summer holds for the Stephen Kingcast (spoiler alert: I'm back to podcasting on a weekly basis!)
Hanging With Agent Cooper: A Twin Peaks Podcast
April 14, 2018 01:17 - 24 minutes - 46.2 MBToday, I published the introductory episode to my newest podcast, Hanging With Agent Cooper: A Twin Peaks Podcast. Beginning on May 21st, 2018, I will review every episode of Twin Peaks: The Return on the one year anniversary of when each episode aired. If you are a Twin Peaks fan, please subscribe to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hanging-with-agent-cooper/id1372218470?mt=2 If you have any thoughts on the works of David Lynch, Mark Frost, Twin Peaks, Fire Walk With Me, Twin Peaks:...
Episode 176-Stephen King Movie News and Tommyknockers Re-Release
April 04, 2018 01:40 - 1 hour - 203 MBHey guys! This past weekend, news hit that a big-budget adaptation of The Tommyknockers directed by The Conjuring and Insidious director James Wan was being shopped around. So I decided to share my thoughts on this, along with my thoughts on some news regarding The Stand adaptation. But because The Tommyknockers is such a maligned and unloved novel, I thought it was important for people to be able to see it in a different light, so I've re-released my review of the book, which isn't withou...
Episode 175-News Update
February 19, 2018 01:26 - 35 minutes - 68.4 MBHappy February, everyone! I just wanted to pop in, say "hi" and give a tour of Stephen King news to get us excited about 2018.
Re-Release-End of Watch
January 20, 2018 17:10 - 1 hour - 127 MBHey guys! I'm hearing word that my End of Watch episode from 2016 hasn't been available, so I'm attempting to re-release it in the hopes that anyone trying to listen to it will be able to!
Episode 174-Strange Weather
January 13, 2018 18:58 - 2 hours - 245 MBI delve back into the works of not Stephen King, but his son, Joe Hill with the latest collection of potent, politically charged "What Ifs?" Clocking in at over 2 hours long, I have a lot to say about Hill's latest collection of masterpieces.
Episode 173-Random Topics and Stranger Things Season 2 General Thoughts
December 24, 2017 01:53 - 1 hour - 116 MBHappy Life Day, everyone! I'm here to spread the Festivus Cheer with an episode in which I look ahead at my podcasting endeavors (cough *Twin Peaks* cough), read some listener e-mails, iTunes reviews and share my general thoughts on Stranger Things Season 2. Happy Holidays, everyone, and I'll see you in 2018!
Episode 172-Sleeping Beauties
December 04, 2017 21:27 - 1 hour - 148 MBWelcome back, everyone! I'm sorry about the unexpected hiatus, but I'm back to review King and King's collaboration, the timely Sleeping Beauties. Enjoy!
Episode 171-1922
October 21, 2017 17:33 - 53 minutes - 102 MBWelcome back, everyone! Last night, 1922 dropped on Netflix, and I'm back again to give all my thoughts on King's latest adaptation.
Episode 170-Castle Rock and Maximum Overdrive
October 13, 2017 02:32 - 1 hour - 155 MBHappy Friday 13th, everyone! This week, I review the big Stephen King news that hit us this week, including the possibility of King writing a new Dark Tower story, Josh Boone writing The Talisman for Amblin Entertainment and share my thoughts on the Castle Rock trailer before (finally) reviewing the camptastic 80's legend, Maximum Overdrive. Fill up and take this episode out for a ride!
Episode 169-Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game (2017)
September 30, 2017 17:14 - 1 hour - 136 MBWelcome back, everyone! This weekend, I settled in to Netflix and Chill with Mike Flanagan's dream project, the adaptation of Gerald's Game! How does he do with the challenging material? Does he do it justice? Does he improve upon it? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
Gerald's Game (Re-Release)
September 29, 2017 15:23 - 41 minutes - 78.7 MBIn honor of Mike Flanagan's adaptation, I am re-releasing my episode where I discussed the book. Stay tuned for my thoughts on the movie later this weekend!
Episode 168-It Review Part Two, Gerald's Game and 1922
September 24, 2017 03:26 - 2 hours - 250 MBLike Pennywise after every 27 years, I'm back! I've gone out to the theater (a regular one this time) to see the movie in a less distracting setting and am able to give my final thoughts on the 2017 mega-blockbuster. Also, I discuss the upcoming Netflix adaptations of Gerald's Game and 1922 and finish off with a slew of listener e-mails regarding It.
Episode 168-It Review Part Two, Gerald's Game and 1922
September 24, 2017 03:26 - 2 hours - 250 MBLike Pennywise after every 27 years, I'm back! I've gone out to the theater (a regular one this time) to see the movie in a less distracting setting and am able to give my final thoughts on the 2017 mega-blockbuster. Also, I discuss the upcoming Netflix adaptations of Gerald's Game and 1922 and finish off with a slew of listener e-mails regarding It.
Episode 167-It (2017)
September 13, 2017 02:48 - 1 hour - 183 MBWelcome back, everyone! At long last, I present my thoughts on the latest adaptation of King's 1986 masterpiece, the mega-blockbuster, It! This will be the first of a two part review, with the second part coming later in the week. Thank you for being patient, everyone. I hope you enjoy!
It-Part Three (Re-Release)
September 08, 2017 01:03 - 1 hour - 141 MBWelcome back, everyone! Here's the final part of my 3 part review of King's 1986 masterpiece. Make sure you tune in this weekend for my review of the upcoming film! Have a great weekend, everyone! And watch out for those sewer grates! (Note: This is a re-release. The episode first aired in 2015.)
It-Part Two (Re-Release)
September 05, 2017 00:47 - 53 minutes - 101 MBWelcome back, everyone! Here is my re-release of the second part of my 3 part It review. Make sure that you stick around for Part Three, and DEFINITELY make sure you tune in to my review of the upcoming cinematic adaption!
It-Part One (Re-Release)
September 02, 2017 01:41 - 1 hour - 152 MBTo celebrate the upcoming release of It, I'm re-releasing my reviews of King's masterpiece. Enjoy! From the original episode description: In 1986, the master of horror released the novel worthy of his title. This novel reflected many of the themes, characters, and story beats that he had introduced in his earlier novels and stands as his ultimate thesis of the horror genre. More importantly, it is the pinnacle of coming of age stories, a tale that places childhood friends at the center ...
Episode 166-Cat's Eye Review, Castle Rock and IT updates
August 28, 2017 00:36 - 47 minutes - 84.8 MBWelcome back, everyone! In this episode, I discuss some Castle Rock casting, some early buzz around the upcoming IT adaptation and review 1984's Cat's Eye! Enjoy!
Episode 165-Mr. Mercedes, Episode 1-2
August 22, 2017 01:46 - 1 hour - 140 MBI have long been on record as a critic of King's Mr. Mercedes trilogy. So when I heard that David E. Kelly was making a television based on this property, I was less than interested. Now that I've watched two episodes of this series, how do I feel about Bill, Brady, Jerome and the gang? Tune in and find out!
Episode 164-Interview With Matt Kellick (Ka-Tet 19)
August 12, 2017 02:37 - 1 hour - 127 MBHello, everyone! In this week's episode, I take a break from analysis to have a conversation with Matt Kellick, the owner of http://www.ka-tet19.net. During the hour long conversation, we talk about art, creativity and how he merged his passion for t-shirts and Stephen King into a business. I've plugged his stuff on the show for the last few months, and it was a great experience to talk to him about his art, his background and what he has in store for us next! WARNING: During the course o...
Episode 163-The Dark Tower (Movie)
August 07, 2017 00:49 - 2 hours - 282 MBAfter all these years. After all these centuries. . .The Dark Tower (movie). I have a feeling that my review of The Dark Tower will be more memorable than the film itself. If you want the coolest Dark Tower t-shirts, then head on over to http://www.ka-tet19.net!
Episode 162-Interview with Josh Brucker, Writer/Director of One For the Road
July 29, 2017 04:17 - 1 hour - 111 MBWelcome back, everyone! In this very special episode of the Stephen King Cast, I had the opportunity to speak with Josh Brucker, the writer/director of the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's short story, "One For the Road." To help support this movie, head over to: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/one-for-the-road-starring-lance-henriksen-horror#/ We cover everything from Critters to Night Flier! So sit back and enjoy!
Episode 161-The Mangler
July 24, 2017 17:04 - 46 minutes - 87.4 MBWelcome back, everyone! In this week, I continue my examination on the adaptations from Stephen King's Night Shift with a review of The Mangler. In this episode, I discuss how you can help take part in making a Stephen King film, One For The Road, by heading over to: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/one-for-the-road-starring-lance-henriksen-horror/#/ I also encourage you all to get your Stephen King schwag from: https://www.ka-tet19.net/
Episode 160-Graveyard Shift
July 16, 2017 17:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBWelcome back, everyone! In this episode, I discuss the latest Dark Tower Trailer, Castle Rock news, and plug the upcoming One For the Road (onefortheroad2018.com). Also, don't forget to get all your Stephen King related t-shirts at http://www.ka-tet19.net. Oh yeah, I also squeeze in a review of Graveyard Shift. Stay tuned for next week, when I take a whack at The Mangler. Thanks for tuning in, everyone! If you liked this (or any) episode of the Stephen King Cast, make sure you head on ...
Episode 159-Night Shift, Part Two
July 10, 2017 13:48 - 1 hour - 150 MBWelcome back, everyone! In this week's episode, I kick off a dive back into King's first collection of short stories, Night Shift. I examine the stories I didn't cover in my original review, answer listener e-mail, discuss some King movie news (www.onefortheroad2018.com) and peddle some dope t-shirts (http://www.ka-tet19.net)!
Episode 158-Night Shift (Re-Release)
July 08, 2017 16:36 - 56 minutes - 103 MBIn preparation for my return to Stephen King's short story collections, I'm re-releasing my original review of the stories collected within Night Shift. Stay tuned for my next episode in which I review the stories I didn't get around to the first time.
Episode 157-The Mist (Episodes 1-3)
July 04, 2017 17:18 - 1 hour - 170 MBIn this episode, I review episodes 1-3 of Spike TV's The Mist.
Episode 156-Gwendy's Button Box
June 27, 2017 01:38 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBLadies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to announce that at long last, I am BACK to podcasting on a weekly basis. And to kick off the Stephen Kingcast 2.0, I present my review of King and Chizmar's collaboration, a return to your favorite small town (with an appearance from your favorite Walkin' Dude!): Gwendy's Button Box.
Episode 155-The Dark Tower Trailer
May 04, 2017 02:52 - 1 hour - 190 MBAt long last, I have finally reached my personal Dark Tower. . .The Dark Tower trailer.
Episode 154-It Trailer
April 01, 2017 03:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBWow. I didn't know I was going to be as excited as I currently am about the upcoming It adaptation. This week was an incredible week to be a fan of Stephen King. On Tuesday, we were treated to a poster and a tease for a record-smashing trailer that ultimately debuted on Wednesday. Between the incredible poster and the trailer, my expectations for this movie are now very high. In this week's episode, I review this past week and break down WHY this trailer is as effective as it is.
Episode 153-Dark Tower Poster (And the State of the Stephen Kingcast
March 19, 2017 16:21 - 40 minutes - 62.6 MBHello, everyone! In this episode, I review the official first poster of The Dark Tower, discuss the passing of Bernie Wrightson and provide an update on the future of the Stephen Kingcast. This was a spur of the moment recording (because I didn't expect the poster to arrive) so I apologize for the lack of microphone and song intro/outro.
Episode 152-Storm of the Century (Re-Release)
March 14, 2017 19:42 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn honor of all of the New Englanders snowed in by Nor'easter Stella, I'm re-releasing my review of The Storm of the Century!
Episode 151-Castle Rock
February 18, 2017 16:40 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBLast night, Constant Readers were surprised with an unannounced teaser revealing a collaboration between Stephen King and JJ Abrams about Maine's most famous fictional small town, Castle Rock. In this episode, I break down what was given to us and examine what it might mean for the show itself.
Episode 150-Stand By the Tower (Re-Released)
February 12, 2017 17:28 - 21 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this week's episode, I do a deep dive analysis exploring the relationship between The Stand and the Dark Tower. Enjoy!
Episode 149-The Stand, Part Three (Re-Released)
February 12, 2017 17:27 - 1 hour - 163 MBWelcome back, everyone. Due to the political turmoil in the country, I am re-releasing my reviews of The Stand. Here is the third part of my analysis of Stephen King's analysis.
Episode 148-The Stand, Part Two (Re-Released)
February 04, 2017 22:07 - 1 hour - 154 MBWelcome back, everyone. In this week's episode, due to the current state of our country, I have re-released the second part to my analysis of The Stand.
Episode 147-The Stand, Part One (Re-Release)
January 30, 2017 02:38 - 1 hour - 144 MBWelcome back, everyone. Based on recent current events, I thought it was pertinent to re-release my examination of King's The Stand. When I watch millions of women and men gather together to protest intolerance and bigotry, when your neighbors leave their homes to protect your rights while others threaten to take those rights away, I can't help but think of Mother Abigail's message to her people. Remember, at the end of the world, God did not ask His people to go to war with Randall Flagg...
Episode 146-The Night Flier (Re-Release With New Introduction)
January 20, 2017 01:25 - 30 minutes - 56.9 MBWelcome back everyone. Due to the passing of Miguel Ferrer, who played Stephen King characters Lloyd Henried and Richard Dees, I am re-releasing my episode of 1997's The Night Flier, an unappreciated movie that everyone should go out and watch tonight in honor of the late, beloved character actor. I have recorded an all-new introduction in which I say good-bye to an actor who will always be remembered by me as the one, the only, Special Agent Albert Rosenfield, whose life philosphy was bea...
Episode 145-Sleepwalkers
January 15, 2017 04:29 - 1 hour - 102 MBHey, guys! I'm back with a review of 1992's gloriously atrocious masterpiece: Mick Garris' Sleepwalkers!