Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsTower Junkies is a podcast celebrating the work of Stephen King hosted by two lifelong Constant Readers. We do non-spoiler and spoiler reviews of King's published work and take a critical look at his film and television adaptations as well. We also discuss the latest King news and check-in with each other on our ongoing King obsessions. It's the podcast where all things serve the King.
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094 - Short Story/Novella - Nona (Skeleton Crew) & The Gingerbread Girl (Just After Sunset) - Guest: Kim C (UnderratedSKPod)
March 08, 2024 05:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this episode, I welcome Kim C from The Year of Underrated Stephen King back to the show for reviews of two of Stephen King’s short fiction offerings: Nona (Skeleton Crew) and The Gingerbread Girl (Just After Sunset)! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Pre-review King Chat – 02:34 Reviews Nona (Skeleton Crew) - 34:13 Spoiler Review - 1:04:00 The Gingerbread Girl (Just Afte...
093 - Short Story/Movie - 1408 (Everything’s Eventual) & 1408 (2007)
December 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I review the short story 1408 from Everything’s Eventual as well as the 2007 film adaptation starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. We also discuss the latest Stephen King news and share what we’ve been up to in the world of King lately. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins – 06:18 Reviews 1408 (Short Story) - 27:42 1408 (20...
092 - Khef - The Gunslinger and the Man in Black (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 5)
September 15, 2023 04:19 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 5: The Gunslinger and the Man in Black. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins – 06:09 Previously…on The Dark Tower – 27:50 Part 5: The Gunslinger and the Man in Black – 30:31 Closing the Ep – 1:04:28 Related Links Stephen K...
091 - Novella/Movie - Mr. Harrigan's Phone (If It Bleeds) & Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)
September 07, 2023 03:43 - 1 hour - 99 MBIn this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C (host of The Year of Underrated Stephen King) back to the show to review Stephen King's 2020 novella Mr. Harrigan's Phone (from the If It Bleeds collection) and John Lee Hancock's 2022 film adaptation. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins – 03:00 Reviews Mr. Harrigan's Phone (Novella) – 27:55 ...
090 - Special Ep - Interview with King on Screen Producer Sebastien B. Cruz
August 31, 2023 13:56 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBIn this special episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sebastien Cruz, producer for the new Stephen King documentary, King on Screen! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Interview - 04:30 Closing the Ep - 1:18:32 Related Links King on Screen King on Screen Facebook Group King on Screen on Twitter King on Screen on Instagram King on Screen on Amazon - Affil...
089 - Khef - The Slow Mutants (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 4)
July 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 4: The Slow Mutants. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins - 03:35 Previously...on The Dark Tower - 17:14 Part 4: The Slow Mutants - 19:02 Closing the Ep - 1:11:03 Related Links King's Tweet About Molly's Tumor Stephen ...
088 - Khef - The Oracle and the Mountains (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 3)
June 22, 2023 21:48 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 3: The Oracle and the Mountains. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 On 10 Years of Podcasting - 03:14 Stephen King News/Check-ins - 11:24 Previously...on The Dark Tower - 23:49 Part 3: The Oracle and the Mountains - 25:19 Closing the Ep - 57:31 Related...
087 - Movie/Short Story - The Boogeyman (2023) & The Man in the Black Suit (Everything's Eventual) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)
June 14, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C (host of The Year of Underrated Stephen King) to review Rob Savage's adaptation of Stephen King's short story, The Boogeyman. We also review The Man in the Black Suit (from Everything's Eventual) and chat about plenty of other topics along the way! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins - 10:00 Reviews ...
086 - Khef - The Way Station (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 2)
April 07, 2023 05:19 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 2: The Way Station. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins - 05:50 Previously...on The Dark Tower - 38:08 Part 2: The Way Station - 40:05 Closing the Ep - 1:43:25 Related Links Mike Flanagan Says His Dark Tower Adaptation Is...
085 - Khef - The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 1)
March 09, 2023 03:14 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I begin our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 1: The Gunslinger. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News - 07:34 Part 1: The Gunslinger - 20:18 Closing the Ep - 1:26:15 Related Links ‘King on Screen’ – Stephen King Documentary Coming to Theaters This Summer 'Were you born stupid ...
084 - Novel - Fairy Tale
February 07, 2023 05:45 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I review Stephen King's 2022 novel, Fairy Tale. We also go over some Stephen King news, share some check-ins, and top the episode off with an announcement for what's to come on the podcast. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News - 02:38 Stephen King Check-Ins - 17:49 Fairy Tale – 26:33 Non-Spoiler - 28:49 Spoiler - 1:01:14 ...
083 - Short Stories - The Boogeyman (Night Shift) & Sometimes They Come Back (Night Shift) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)
December 29, 2022 05:19 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King) back to the show to discuss the latest Mike Flanagan Dark Tower news and review two disturbing short stories from Night Shift: The Boogeyman and Sometimes They Come Back! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Mike Flanagan and The Dark Tower - 07:18 On Night Shift - 30:47 The Boogeyman – 37:35...
082 - Movie - Carrie (2013) + Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower News
December 22, 2022 20:01 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I conclude our series on Carrie with a review of Kimberly Peirce’s 2013 adaptation starring Chloë Grace Moretz. We also discuss the big Mike Flanagan Dark Tower news! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Check-ins - 03:07 Mike Flanagan and The Dark Tower - 08:52 Carrie (2013) – 25:24 Non-Spoiler - 28:36 Spoiler - 52:35 Closing the Ep - ...
081 - TV Movie - Carrie (2002)
October 14, 2022 04:19 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our series on Carrie with a review of David Carson and Bryan Fuller's 2002 TV movie adaptation starring Angela Bettis. We also discuss a couple of recent Stephen King related news items and check-ins. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 News and Check-ins - 02:49 Carrie (2002) – 22:15 Non-Spoiler - 24:43 Spoiler - 56:16 Outro...
080 - Movie - Carrie (1976)
August 10, 2022 05:08 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I review Brian De Palma's 1976 film adaptation of Carrie and discuss a couple of recent Stephen King related news. Timestamps Show Start – 00:42 News and Check-ins - 04:17 Carrie (1976) – 14:50 Non-Spoiler - 18:43 Spoiler - 54:22 Outro/Patreon Clip – 1:19:09 Related Links Stephen King weighs in as DOJ tries to quash merger of two publishing powerhouses R.L. Stine Says This Stephen King Novel is the “Scariest”, Admits To Stealing...
079 - Novel - Carrie
July 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I review Carrie and discuss a couple of recent Stephen King related news. Mic Info: Matt - ElectroVoice RE20 with RØDEcaster Pro and Klark Teknik Mic Booster CM-2 (Living Room); Tiny - Samson Q2U via USB on Discord Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 News and Check-ins - 03:58 Carrie – 16:51 Non-Spoiler - 17:47 Spoiler - 51:12 Patreon Clip - 1:22:31 Outro – 1:23:44 Related Links Theatrical Release Of Stephen ...
078 - Short Stories - The Jaunt & Survivor Type (Skeleton Crew) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King)
June 23, 2022 08:17 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I welcome our friend Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King) back to the show to discuss her progress on her Dark Tower journey and review two killer short stories from Skeleton Crew: The Jaunt and Survivor Type! Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Introducing Kim C - 01:46 Short Stories – 09:27 The Jaunt Non-Spoiler - 11:10 Spoiler - 27:21 Survivor Type Non-Spoiler - 46:15 Spoiler - 1:01:05 Patreon Clip - 1:31:15 Outro – 1:33:30 ...
077 - Short Stories - Finn (Scribd Exclusive) + I Know What You Need (Night Shift) & The Raft (Skeleton Crew)
May 26, 2022 02:17 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBIn this special episode, I share my thoughts on Stephen King's latest short story, Finn, which was released exclusive to Scribd today. I also share two previously Patreon-Exclusive recordings covering the short stories I Know What You Need and The Raft! Enjoy and become a patron at Patreon.com/obsessiveviewer. Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Finn – 10:27 Non-Spoiler - 11:21 Spoiler - 26:32 Patreon Recordings I Know What You Need (Night Shift) - 43:38 The Raft (Skeleton Crew...
076 - Novella/Short Story - A Winter's Tale - The Breathing Method + The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands
April 29, 2022 15:47 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I conclude our series on Stephen King’s 1982 collection Different Seasons. In this installment, we discuss the novella The Breathing Method and a related short story, The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands, from King's 1985 collection Skeleton Crew. Timestamps Show Start – 00:42 Check-Ins and News - 05:41 The Breathing Method – 31:45 Non-Spoiler - 35:05 Spoiler - 52:30 The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands - 1:10:02 Closing the Ep – 1:23:53 Rela...
075 - Palaver - The Dark Tower: Books I-III - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)
January 10, 2022 04:54 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode, I chat with friend of the show Kim C, host of The Year of Underrated Stephen King, about her journey through the first 3 books in The Dark Tower series! *Spoiler Section begins at 41:28* Related Links The Year of Underrated Stephen King Kim C’s Twitter Kim C’s Instagram UnderratedSK on Facebook Support Obsessive Viewer Podcasts Here Tower Junkies: The Masterlist Tower Junkies: Episode Archive As Good As It Gets - Official Homepage Matt’s Stephen King Short...
074 - Movie/TV - Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) + The Word Processor of the Gods & Sorry, Right Number (Tales from the Darkside 1983-1988)
December 18, 2021 03:31 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our coverage of Creepshow and related titles. This time, we cover Tales From the Darkside: The Movie and the two Tales From the Darkside TV episodes written by King, The Word Processor of the Gods and Sorry, Right Number. Timestamps Show Start - 00:38 News and Check-ins - 04:45 TV - Tales From the Darkside - 16:17 The Word Processor of the Gods - 16:54 Sorry, Right Number - 29:17 Movie - Tales From the Darkside: The Movie (1990...
073 - Palaver - Our Top 19 Stephen King Adaptations
October 13, 2021 19:15 - 2 hours - 123 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I take a little break in our Creepshow coverage to discuss our Top 19 Stephen King Adaptations. Timestamps Show Start - 00:40 News and Check-ins - 06:00 Our Top 19 Adaptations - 26:20 19-15 - 27:42 14–09 - 59:06 08-01 - 1:32:36 Twitter Feedback - 2:04:07 Closing the Ep - 2:08:06 Patreon Stinger - 2:09:13 Pre-Recorded Outro - 2:10:50 Related Links The Endless Elsewhere Support Obsessive Viewer Podcasts Here Tower Junkies: Th...
072 - Movie - Creepshow 2 (1987)
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our series of episodes about all things (well, most things) Creepshow! In this installment, we discuss the 1987 sequel, Creepshow 2 directed by Michael Gornick and written by George A Romero, with stories by Stephen King. Timestamps Show Start - 00:39 News and Check-ins - 05:32 Creepshow 2 (1987) Non-Spoiler - 21:04 Spoilers - 50:45 Closing the Ep - 1:01:36 Patreon Stinger - 1:03:25 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:05:52 Related Links The Endless ...
071 - Movie - Creepshow (1982)
September 28, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I begin a new series of episodes about all things (well, most things) Creepshow! In this installment, we discuss the original 1982 movie directed by George A Romero and written by Stephen King. Timestamps Show Start - 00:38 News and Check-ins - 04:55 Creepshow (1982) Non-Spoiler - 18:17 Spoilers - 1:05:20 Closing the Ep - 1:17:23 Patreon Stinger - 1:18:06 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:19:21 Related Links The Endless Elsewhere Support Obsessive Viewer Pod...
070 - Novella/Movie - Fall From Innocence - The Body + Stand By Me (1986)
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our series on Stephen King’s 1982 collection Different Seasons. In this installment, we discuss the novella The Body and Rob Reiner’s 1986 film adaptation, Stand By Me. Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 News and Check-ins - 05:02 Novella - The Body Non-Spoiler Review - 22:46 Spoiler Review - 1:02:15 Movie - Stand By Me (1986) Movie Review - 1:21:53 Pop Culture - 1:44:56 Closing the Ep - 1:46:20 Patreon Stinger - 1:47:23 Pre-Recorded Outro -...
069 - Short Stories - L.T.'s Theory of Pets + All That You Love Will Be Carried Away (Everything's Eventual) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)
September 10, 2021 05:44 - 2 hours - 114 MBIn this episode, I am delighted to welcome Kim C from The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast for a chat about her history with King, the origins of her podcast, and a pair of incredible short stories from his Everything’s Eventual collection: L.T.’s Theory of Pets and All That You Love Will Be Carried Away. Check out my recent appearance on The Year of Underrated Stephen King! Timestamps Show Start - 00:38 Introducing Kim C - 01:55 The Year of Underrated Stephen King - 07:12 O...
068 - Novel - Billy Summers
September 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I review Stephen King’s latest novel, Billy Summers and discuss some King news and check-ins! Check out my recent appearance on The Year of Underrated Stephen King! Timestamps Show Start - 00:40 News and Check-ins - 04:08 Billy Summers - 19:13 Non-Spoiler Review - 21:30 Spoiler Review - 43:49 Closing the Ep - 1:22:52 Patreon Stinger - 1:24:06 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:25:10 Related Links The Endless Elsewhere Support Obsessive Viewer Podcasts Here...
067 - Movie - Needful Things (1993)
August 27, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I review the 1993 film adaptation of Stephen King’s Needful Things, starring Max von Sydow and Ed Harris. Timestamps Show Start - 00:40 News and Check-ins - 06:08 Needful Things (1993) Non-Spoiler Review - 29:28 The Mist Spoilers - 53:47 Spoiler Review - 56:10 Closing the Ep - 1:06:07 Patreon Stinger - 1:08:54 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:09:57 Related Links The Endless Elsewhere Support Obsessive Viewer Podcasts Here Tower Junkies: The Masterlist ...
066 - Novel - Needful Things
August 11, 2021 19:26 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I review the “last Castle Rock story” (insert Thor “is it though?” gif here), Stephen King’s Needful Things. We also discuss some recent King news. Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 News and Check-ins - 05:05 Needful Things - 22:30 Non-Spoiler - 26:48 Spoiler - 44:13 Closing the Ep - 1:16:00 Patreon Stinger - 1:19:30 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:20:51 Related Links The Endless Elsewhere Support Obsessive Viewer Podcasts Here Tower Junkies: The Masterlist...
065 - No Light, No Spark + Lisey's Story (Lisey's Story Eps 7-8)
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I conclude our review series on AppleTV+’s adaptation of Lisey’s Story with our reviews of No Light, No Spark (episode 7) and Lisey’s Story (episode 8). Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 Headphone Tangent - 04:02 News and Check-ins - 09:32 Lisey’s Story - 12:04 No Light, No Spark Non-Spoiler - 12:35 Spoiler - 21:27 Lisey’s Story Non-Spoiler - 38:28 Spoiler - 45:26 Closing the Ep - 1:17:49 Patreon Stinger - 1:19:55 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:21:10 Rel...
065 - TV - No Light, No Spark + Lisey's Story (Lisey's Story Eps 7-8)
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I conclude our review series on AppleTV+’s adaptation of Lisey’s Story with our reviews of No Light, No Spark (episode 7) and Lisey’s Story (episode 8). Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 Headphone Tangent - 04:02 News and Check-ins - 09:32 Lisey’s Story - 12:04 No Light, No Spark Non-Spoiler - 12:35 Spoiler - 21:27 Lisey’s Story Non-Spoiler - 38:28 Spoiler - 45:26 Closing the Ep - 1:17:49 Patreon Stinger - 1:19:55 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:21:10 Rel...
064 - The Good Brother + Now You Must Be Still (Lisey's Story Eps 5-6)
July 09, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series on AppleTV+’s adaptation of Lisey’s Story with our reviews of The Good Brother (episode 5) and Now You Must Be Still (episode 6). Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 News and Check-ins - 04:42 Lisey’s Story - 15:23 The Good Brother Non-Spoiler - 16:10 Spoiler - 27:23 Now You Must Be Still Non-Spoiler - 46:00 Spoiler - 52:27 Closing the Ep - 1:00:14 Patreon Stinger - 1:02:00 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:04:12 Related Links The ...
064 - TV - The Good Brother + Now You Must Be Still (Lisey's Story Eps 5-6)
July 09, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series on AppleTV+’s adaptation of Lisey’s Story with our reviews of The Good Brother (episode 5) and Now You Must Be Still (episode 6). Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 News and Check-ins - 04:42 Lisey’s Story - 15:23 The Good Brother Non-Spoiler - 16:10 Spoiler - 27:23 Now You Must Be Still Non-Spoiler - 46:00 Spoiler - 52:27 Closing the Ep - 1:00:14 Patreon Stinger - 1:02:00 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:04:12 Related Links The ...
063 - Novella - Summer of Corruption - Apt Pupil
July 02, 2021 14:28 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our series on Stephen King’s 1982 collection Different Seasons. In this installment, we discuss the novella Apt Pupil. Timestamps Show Start - 00:31 8 Years of Podcasting - 02:53 Novella - Apt Pupil About the Movie - 09:26 Novella Review - 12:18 Spoiler Review - 24:30 Closing the Ep - 56:11 Patreon Stinger - 59:44 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:01:03 Related Links Support Obsessive Viewer Podcasts Here Tower Junkies: The Masterlist Tower Ju...
062 - TV - Under the Yum-Yum Tree + Jim Dandy (Lisey's Story Eps 3-4)
June 25, 2021 15:26 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series on AppleTV+’s adaptation of Lisey’s Story with our reviews of Under the Yum-Yum Tree (episode 3) and Jim Dandy (episode 4). Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 8 Years of Podcasting - 01:50 News and Check-ins - 08:51 Lisey’s Story - 33:14 Under the Yum-Yum Tree Non-Spoiler - 33:45 Spoiler - 43:27 Jim Dandy Non-Spoiler - 1:00:00 Spoiler - 1:08:25 Closing the Ep - 1:34:38 Patreon Stinger - 1:35:15 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:3...
061 - Nonfiction - On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - Guest: Mike White (The Obsessive Viewer co-host)
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I welcome back Mike White, our Obsessive Viewer co-host and friend, to discuss and review Stephen King’s On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft and share our individual dalliances with creativity in our lives. Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 Introducing Mike - 02:50 Mike’s Kickstarter - 07:10 Podcast Ka-Tet Corner - 18:46 News/Check Ins - 21:23 Nonfiction - On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft Overview - 31:07 Review - 38:55 Closing the Ep - 1:22:12 Patreon...
060 - TV - Bool Hunt + Blood Bool (Lisey's Story Eps 1-2)
June 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I begin our review series on AppleTV+’s adaptation of Lisey’s Story with our reviews of Bool Hunt (episode 1) and Blood Bool (episode 2). Note: Our screener listed the first ep's title as Blood Hunt, so we refer to it with that title throughout the episode. Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 Patreon Ad - 00:59 Tiny’s Thoughts on the Novel - 10:19 Lisey’s Story - 13:22 Bool Hunt Non-Spoiler - 18:03 Spoiler - 30:50 Blood Bool Non-Spoiler - 39:44 Spoiler...
060 - TV - Blood Hunt + Blood Bool (Lisey's Story Eps 1-2)
June 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I begin our review series on AppleTV+’s adaptation of Lisey’s Story with our reviews of Blood Hunt (episode 1) and Blood Bool (episode 2). Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 Patreon Ad - 00:59 Tiny’s Thoughts on the Novel - 10:19 Lisey’s Story - 13:22 Blood Hunt Non-Spoiler - 18:03 Spoiler - 30:50 Blood Bool Non-Spoiler - 39:44 Spoiler - 55:28 Closing the Ep - 1:12:25 Patreon Stinger - 1:13:55 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:14:48 Related Links The Endle...
059 - Novel - Lisey's Story
May 27, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this episode, I ride solo to review Stephen King’s novel Lisey’s Story ahead of the limited series’ premiere next week. Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 News/Check Ins - 03:08 Podcast Ka-Tet Corner - 12:05 Lisey’s Story - 13:20 Non-Spoiler - 16:24 Spoiler - 32:00 Thoughts Ahead of the Show - 49:01 Closing the Ep - 52:55 Patreon Stinger - 53:38 Pre-Recorded Outro - 55:27 Related Links Kingslingers - Podcast Ka-Tet Corner Support Obsessive Viewer Podcasts Here Tower Ju...
058 - Novel - Later
April 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I review Stephen King’s latest novel Later and discuss a little bit of King news. Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 News/Check Ins - 05:28 Podcast Ka-Tet Corner - 08:25 Novel - Later Overview - 12:19 Novel Review - 13:11 Spoilers - 36:00 Closing the Ep - 56:50 Patreon Stinger - 1:00:30 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:01:38 Related Links The Year of Underrated Stephen King - Podcast Ka-Tet Corner Support Obsessive Viewer Podcasts Here Tower Junkies: The M...
057 - Novel/Movie - Misery + Misery (1990)
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I review Stephen King’s 1987 novel Misery and the 1990 film adaptation by Rob Reiner. Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 Re: Apt Pupil - 04:16 News - 10:11 Check-Ins - 16:20 Novel - Misery Overview - 24:15 Novel Review - 32:05 Spoilers - 42:35 Movie - Misery (1990) Movie Review - 1:00:44 Spoilers - 1:14:45 Closing the Ep - 1:31:34 Patreon Stinger - 1:32:36 Pre-Recorded Outro - 1:33:25 Related Links The Company of the Mad: The Stand Podcast - ...
056 - Novella/Movie - Hope Springs Eternal - Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption + The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
March 20, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBRecorded January 26, 2021: In this episode, Tiny and I begin our series on Stephen King’s 1982 collection Different Seasons. In this installment, we discuss the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption and Frank Darabont’s adaptation, The Shawshank Redemption (1994). This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 118 - TJ B-Roll - “An Official Obsessive Viewer Boycott” - Russian Pizza, Matt’s Interview Techniques, Furniture Woes - Jan 26, 2021 Timestamps Show St...
055 - TV - The Walk + The Stand + The Circle Closes (The Stand (2020) Eps 7-9) Miniseries
February 19, 2021 15:51 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I conclude our review series of The Stand with reviews of the final 3 episodes of CBS All-Access’ adaptation: The Walk, The Stand, and The Circle Closes. Stay safe and healthy! In this episode I incorrectly say the U96 song samples Heaven is a Place on Earth. I think it’s sampling Time After Time, though. This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 112 - TJ B-Roll - Tiny’s Big Announcement! - Feb 18, 2021 Timestamps Show Start - 00:19 Ch...
054 - TV – The House of the Dead + Fear and Loathing in New Vegas + The Vigil (The Stand (2020) Eps 4-6) Miniseries
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBTower Junkies - 054 - TV – The House of the Dead + Fear and Loathing in New Vegas + The Vigil (The Stand (2020) Eps 4-6) Miniseries In this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series of The Stand! In this episode, we cover episodes 4-6 of the CBS All-Access show: The House of the Dead, Fear and Loathing in New Vegas, and The Vigil. Stay safe and healthy! This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 111 - TJ B-Roll - “Zero Sugar Soft Drinks” - Super Bowl LV, Old Tra...
053 - TV - The End + Pocket Savior + Blank Page (The Stand (2020) Eps 1-3) Miniseries
January 22, 2021 18:44 - 2 hours - 57.7 MBIn this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series of The Stand! This time, we begin our review series of CBS All-Access’ adaptation of The Stand. In this episode, we cover the first 3 episodes of the show: The End, Pocket Savior, and Blank Page. Stay safe and healthy! This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 106 - TJ B-Roll - “QAnon is the Little Giants” - Tiny’s Birthday Naps, Diabetes or Covid?, Biden’s Inauguration - Jan 20, 2021 Timestamps Show Start - 00...
052 - TV – The Betrayal + The Stand (The Stand (1994) Eps 3-4) Miniseries
January 08, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBTower Junkies - 052 - TV – The Betrayal + The Stand (The Stand (1994) Eps 3-4) Miniseries In this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series of The Stand! This time, we review the final two episodes of Mick Garris’ 1994 adaptation of The Stand. It’s been about a month and a half since we last recorded and in that time I contracted and recovered from COVID. Stay safe and healthy! This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 105 - TJ B-Roll - “Available Balance: 31 C...
051 - TV – The Plague + The Dreams (The Stand (1994) Eps 1-2) Miniseries
November 27, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBTower Junkies - 051 - TV – The Plague + The Dreams (The Stand (1994) Eps 1-2) Miniseries In this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series of The Stand! This time, we review the first two episodes of Mick Garris’ 1994 adaptation of The Stand. It’s been four months since we recorded our review of the novel and the COVID-19 pandemic is still raging. Stay safe, everyone. This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 101 - TJ B-Roll - “A Scholarly Listicle” - Audiobook...
050 - Novel - The Stand (Complete & Uncut): Book III - The Stand: September 7 - January 10
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBTower Junkies - 050 - Novel - The Stand (Complete & Uncut): Book III - The Stand: September 7 - January 10 Recorded July 21, 2020: In this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series of The Stand! This time, we review The Stand (Complete & Uncut): Book III - The Stand: September 7 - January 10 during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 100 - TJ B-Roll - “Brett Favreau” - Fekkes Reading It, Samurai Movies and Musings, TJ Plans,...
049 - Novel - The Stand (Complete & Uncut): Book II - On the Border: July 5 - September 6
November 12, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBTower Junkies - 049 - Novel - The Stand (Complete & Uncut): Book II - On the Border: July 5 - September 6 Recorded June 9, 2020: In this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series of The Stand! This time, we review The Stand (Complete & Uncut): Book II - On the Border: July 5 - September 6 while we ourselves were under quarantine from COVID-19. This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 049 - TJ B-Roll - “Yes And the Singularity” - Quarantine Talk, Middleditch &...
049 - Novel - The Stand (Complete & Uncut Novel): Book II - On the Border: July 5 - September 6
November 12, 2020 12:30 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBTower Junkies - 049 - Novel - The Stand (Complete & Uncut Novel): Book II - On the Border: July 5 - September 6 Recorded June 9, 2020: In this episode, Tiny and I continue our review series of The Stand! This time, we review The Stand (Complete & Uncut): Book II - On the Border: July 5 - September 6 while we ourselves were under quarantine from COVID-19. This week’s stinger comes from our Patreon-exclusive recording: 049 - TJ B-Roll - “Yes And the Singularity” - Quarantine Talk, Middled...