Stephen King Cast
312 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 576 ratingsA weekly retrospective review of the works of Stephen King.
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Episodes
Episode 144-The Fireman
December 30, 2016 18:44 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this episode, I review The Fireman by Joe Hill. Enjoy!
Episode 143-Cell Movie
December 27, 2016 18:03 - 51 minutes - 86.1 MBHappy Holidays, everyone! I wasn't going to let 2016 end without recording at least one more episode. I had been hoping it would be a review of the Dark Tower trailer, but because Sony hasn't released it (as promised) I decided to get my review of Cell out of the way.
Episode 142-Bad Moon Rising
October 28, 2016 02:04 - 1 hour - 213 MBHappy Halloween, everyone! Join me for my review of Jonathan Maberry's final installment of his Pine Deep Trilogy: Bad Moon Rising.
Episode 141-Dead Man's Song
October 17, 2016 19:38 - 1 hour - 201 MBWelcome back to the Stephen Kingcast! This week, I continue my look at Jonathan Maberry's Halloweentastic Pine Deep Trilogy, with the second of the three books, Dead Man's Song. How does it compare to Ghost Road Blues? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
Episode 140-Ghost Road Blues
October 12, 2016 02:28 - 2 hours - 242 MBHappy October, everyone! At long last, I present to you the first part of my review of Jonathan Maberry's phenomenal Halloweeny Pine Deep Trilogy, beginning with Ghost Road Blues. Do you love vampires, werewolves, ghosts, the blues, small towns, serial killers, buddy cops, romance, chosen children, evil henchmen, mobsters, Halloween, spooky tourist attractions, small town politics, crime fiction, karate, samurai swords, zombies, ancient evil, long dormant secrets and dark pasts? Well, you'l...
Episode 139-Stranger Things Chapter 8 Review
September 25, 2016 20:16 - 35 minutes - 67.5 MBIn this episode, I conclude my review of Netflix's Stranger Things!
Episode 138-Stranger Things Chapter Seven Review
September 25, 2016 20:15 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MBThanks for being patient, everyone! I'm back this week with a review of the final two episodes of Stranger Things, beginning here with Chapter Seven.
Episode 137-Stranger Things Chapter Six Review
September 02, 2016 20:14 - 30 minutes - 57 MBWelcome back! I'm up to Chapter Six of the Stranger Things review. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 136-Stranger Things Chapter Five Review
September 02, 2016 20:11 - 38 minutes - 72.2 MBWelcome back to the Stephen King Cast. This week I take a look at Chapter Five of Stranger Things.
Episode 135-Stranger Things Chapter Four Review
August 25, 2016 00:38 - 27 minutes - 52 MBI'm making up for the delay last week by publishing my review of Stranger Things Chapter Four a little earlier than usual. Enjoy! And make sure you subscribe to The Stephen King Podcast in order to hear our very special crossover special episode.
Episode 134-Stranger Things Chapter Three
August 24, 2016 00:23 - 46 minutes - 88.2 MBCheck out my review of Netflix's Stranger Things, Chapter 3! I think you'll enjoy it. And if you're not listening to The Stephen King Podcast (with hosts Lou and Hans) you definitely should check that one out!
Episode 133-Stranger Things Chapter Two Review
August 10, 2016 22:59 - 31 minutes - 58.9 MBWelcome back to my review of Stranger Things Chapter Two!
Episode 132-Stranger Things Chapter One Review
August 06, 2016 22:26 - 50 minutes - 96.5 MBIn this week's episode, I begin an episode by episode breakdown of Netflix's smash hit, Stranger Things. Today, I examine Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers. Enjoy!
Episode 131-Stranger Things
July 29, 2016 21:09 - 33 minutes - 64.3 MBWhat kind of Stephen King fan would I be if I didn't touch upon the Stephen King-inspired Stranger Things???
Episode 130-Dark Tower and IT Movie News
July 15, 2016 19:09 - 48 minutes - 91 MBHello, everyone! This week, I take a look at all the recent news surrounding both the Dark Tower and It adaptations! One thing is for sure: it's a great time to be a Stephen King fan!
Episode 129-Dark Tower News and Sometimes They Come Back Review
July 06, 2016 19:28 - 58 minutes - 110 MBIn this week's episode, I discuss the latest Dark Tower New York on-set photos as well as review 1991's Stephen King's Sometimes They Come Back.
Episode 128-End of Watch
June 25, 2016 21:39 - 1 hour - 127 MBWelcome back, everyone! As you know, earlier this month, Stephen King concluded his Mercedes Killer trilogy with End of Watch. As promised, I'm here to review his latest, as well as talk about some Dark Tower movie news. Come along for the ride!
Episode 127-Announcement
April 30, 2016 17:13 - 1 hour - 172 MBIn this week's episode, I read some listener e-mails, iTunes reviews, discuss some recent Dark Tower news, 11.22.63 Easter Eggs, and share a list of 8 Stephen King characters who deserve their own story. But make sure you stick around until the end for the announcement. Thanks, everyone!
Episode 126-Top Dark Tower Moments
April 10, 2016 16:00 - 30 minutes - 57.6 MBLet's head back to Mid-World and determine the top moments from the Dark Tower saga!
Episode 125-Dark Tower News and 11.22.63 Episode 8 Review
April 04, 2016 23:08 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week, I discuss some revelations regarding the possible Dark Tower shooting script, implore us to be better than the Big Jim Rennies of the world and review the final episode of Hulu's adaptation of 11.22.63. If nothing else, the show gave us the might of James Fanco's facial hair.
Episode 124-11.22.63 Episode 7 Review
March 29, 2016 22:18 - 36 minutes - 68.5 MBIn this week's episode, I review the penultimate installment of the 11.22.63 adaptation.
Episode 123-11.22.63 Episode 6 Review
March 26, 2016 17:05 - 30 minutes - 58 MBWelcome back for the latest review of 11.22.63!
Episode 122-Top 10 Moments
March 25, 2016 15:14 - 53 minutes - 100 MBIn this week's episode, I look at the top ten moments from Stephen King's body of work!
Episode 121-Top 10 Villains
March 19, 2016 14:51 - 31 minutes - 59.2 MBIn this week's episode, I take a look at King's top villains!
Episode 120-11.22.63 Episode 5 Review
March 15, 2016 00:29 - 32 minutes - 61.1 MBIn this week's episode, I continue to examine Hulu's 11.22.63 adaptation
Episode 119-11.22.63 Episode 4 and Dark Tower Movie News
March 12, 2016 18:27 - 47 minutes - 89.4 MBHello, everyone! In this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast, I continue to look at Hulu's 11.22.63 as well as discuss the latest Dark Tower movie news.
Episode 118-Dark Tower Movie News and 11.22.63 Episode 3 Review
March 07, 2016 23:40 - 1 hour - 119 MBSorry for the wait, everybody! But I think it's worth it! Not only do I review episode 3 of 11.22.63, but I also go into detail discussing the recent Dark Tower movie news.
Episode 117-Top 10 Heroes
March 05, 2016 13:38 - 28 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this week's episode, I list Stephen King's top 10 heroes!
Episode 116-11.22.63 Episode 2
February 28, 2016 00:03 - 40 minutes - 63.1 MBWelcome to Derry, Maine! I don't care if they're calling it Holden, Kentucky in the show, true SK fans know that the creators of this show did a phenomenal job at recreating King's most dangerous city. So hop in your Plymouth Fury and take a cruise by the Barrens for the fun second episode of King's adaptation of 11/22/63.
Episode 115-11.22.63 Episode 1
February 17, 2016 18:51 - 55 minutes - 105 MBIn this week's episode, I examine the first episode of Hulu's adaptation of 11/22/63.
Episode 114-Top 10 Short Stories
February 13, 2016 21:13 - 40 minutes - 76.8 MBIn this week's episode, I list Stephen King's top 10 short stories!
Episode 113-Top 10 Most Painful Moments
February 13, 2016 03:48 - 20 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this week's episode, I look at the top 10 most painful moments from the works of Stephen King!
Episode 112-Top 10 Movie Moments
February 05, 2016 12:56 - 23 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this week's episode, I look at the top 10 Movie Moments from Stephen King's adaptations!
Episode 111-Top 10 Movies
February 04, 2016 12:26 - 36 minutes - 68.4 MBIn this week's episode, I examine the 10 best Stephen King adaptations!
Episode 110-Top 10 Mentors and Supporting Characters
February 02, 2016 12:11 - 26 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast, I present my list of top 10 Stephen King mentors and/or supporting characters!
Episode 109-Creepshow 2
January 29, 2016 00:41 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MBAre we really surprised there wasn't a third one?
Episode 108-Creepshow
January 29, 2016 00:39 - 32 minutes - 60.9 MBAt long last, I finally get around to reviewing the much beloved Creepshow!
Episode 107-20th Century Ghosts
January 26, 2016 03:19 - 1 hour - 176 MBMove over, Stephen King! This week I take a look at Joe Hill's incredible collection of thought provoking, heart-breaking, bone-chilling, gut-wrenching short stories, the legendary 20th Century Ghosts!
Episode 106-Bazaar of Bad Dreams
January 23, 2016 23:08 - 55 minutes - 105 MBWelcome to the Bazaar of Bad Dreams, Stephen King's latest collection of short stories. How does this collection compare to his previous ones? Find out here at the Stephen King Cast!
Episode 105-Finders Keepers
January 20, 2016 14:45 - 28 minutes - 53.4 MBHow does King's follow up to Mr. Mercedes hold up? Find out this week int he Stephen Kingcast!
Episode 104-Mr. Mercedes
January 20, 2016 14:45 - 36 minutes - 69.3 MBThe question we should be asking ourselves with Mr. Mercedes is, "Is King playing a metatextual game with us when presenting the character of Brady or did he unknowingly create the most derivative villain of all time?" Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
Episode 103-Doctor Sleep
January 18, 2016 17:53 - 1 hour - 159 MBWith Doctor Sleep, King returns to the world he immortalized in the pages of The Shining. Dipping back to popular wells is always a tricky decision to make. The question we should be asking is, "Was it the right one?" Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
Episode 102-Joyland
January 17, 2016 15:55 - 34 minutes - 65.4 MBIn 2013, Stephen King released a wonderful little book about the first steps into adulthood, heartbreak, love, friendship and carnies set against the backdrop of a coastal amusement park. Here, King is able to speak about a time period (early twenties) that he hasn't really tackled before with mesmerizing honesty and clarity.
Episode 101-The Wind Through the Keyhole
January 15, 2016 19:23 - 1 hour - 126 MBI don't think any of us expected a return to Mid-World, but I'm not complaining! Though the journey might be over, All-World is a large and mysterious, and I want to spend more time there. And that's exactly what we get with this episode!
Episode One Hundred-11/22/63
January 13, 2016 15:51 - 1 hour - 197 MBGet your tissues ready for this one, guys. 11/22/63 was a major surprise to anyone thinking they were going to get a novel JUST about time travel and changing the course of history. I don't think any of us expected the romance that King gave us. Find out all my thoughts on the Stephen Kingcast!
Episode Ninety Eight-Full Dark, No Stars
January 10, 2016 01:30 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn this week's episode, I look at King's deliciously dark collection of novellas, Full Dark, No Stars. How does it fare to his previous works? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
Episode Ninety Seven-Under the Dome
January 06, 2016 21:49 - 1 hour - 152 MBIn this week's review, I examine what very well be one of King's greatest of all time, Under the Dome. Not to be confused with the CBS series, the novel is a masterful examination of small towns and politics on both the global and municipal scale. Find out all my thoughts this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
Episode Ninety Six-Just After Sunset
December 31, 2015 03:44 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this week of The Stephen Kingcast, I take a look at King's short story collection, Just After Sunset, which might include his greatest short story of all time: N. Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
Episode Ninety Five-Duma Key
December 24, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBLast week, I examined a novel that King claims is his best, a claim that I strongly disagree with. However, it does serve as half of an effective one-two punch that is followed by Duma Key. What does Stephen King have to say about fatherhood, fathers and daughters, second chances and artistry? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!