Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books
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Bonus Episode 45 – “The Cat From Hell” (Patreon Clip)
August 26, 2023 09:30 - 56 seconds - 881 KBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is an excerpt of our discussion of the 1977 short story “The Cat from Hell.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower. Buy merch at store.twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Send your questions, comments, … Continue reading Bonus Episode 45 – “The Cat From Hell” (Patreon Clip) →
Ep. 155 The Talisman, Part 3, chapters 20-26
July 15, 2023 09:15 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 3, “A Collision of Worlds,” chapters 20-26. Introduction (00:00) The Sunlight Home (01:47) The Territories are a reflection of our world (13:56) Sacrifice is necessary along a hero’s journey (20:14) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:31) Yuck-King It Up (27:04) Fun … Continue reading Ep. 155 The Talisman, Part 3, chapters 20-26 →
Ep. 154 The Talisman, Part 2, chapters 14-19
May 24, 2023 09:16 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 2, “The Road of Trials,” Chapters 14-19. Introduction (00:13) Cool world building (02:06) Too much “Y” and not enough “A” (12:36) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:19) Yuck-King it Up (25:39) Fun Stuff (27:21) Other Worlds than These (31:52) Outro (37:09) … Continue reading Ep. 154 The Talisman, Part 2, chapters 14-19 →
Ep. 153 The Talisman, Part 2, chapters 6-13
May 10, 2023 09:15 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part II, chapters 6-13. Introduction (00:00) Struggling with the book (01:45) Jack’s first trial (05:54) Jack’s dad in the Territories (14:01) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:52) Yuck-King It Up (23:06) Fun Stuff (25:54) Other Worlds Than These topics (31:21): Jay: Succession … Continue reading Ep. 153 The Talisman, Part 2, chapters 6-13 →
Ep. 152 The Talisman, Part 1, chapters 1-5
April 26, 2023 09:16 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 1, “Jack Lights Out.” Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:50) Publication/Our history (01:57) Things are getting started (07:30) Jack’s relationships (13:24) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:30) Yuck-King it Up (23:34) Thank you, Patrons! (24:54) Fun Stuff (25:42) Other Worlds than These (32:07) … Continue reading Ep. 152 The Talisman, Part 1, chapters 1-5 →
Ep. 151 Carrie, Part 3
April 12, 2023 09:15 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Carrie, Part 3, “Wreckage,” and our final thoughts on the novel. Introduction (00:13) Ending structure is not great (01:49) Ending writing is good (07:55) Dark Tower Thinnies (12:20) Yuck King It Up (13:41) Reviews (15:43) Our thoughts (20:05) Fun Stuff (20:48) Other … Continue reading Ep. 151 Carrie, Part 3 →
Bonus Episode 43 – The Dead Zone adaptation (Patreon Clip)
April 02, 2023 08:15 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is an excerpt of our discussion of the 1983 film The Dead Zone. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower. Buy merch at store.twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Send your questions, comments, and ideas … Continue reading Bonus Episode 43 – The Dead Zone adaptation (Patreon Clip) →
Ep. 150 Carrie, Part 2
March 29, 2023 09:16 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Carrie, Part 2, “Prom Night.” Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:49) Carrie’s powers (02:13) If Carrie didn’t die (07:48) King’s characters (12:50) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:02) Yuck-King it Up (26:57) Fun Stuff (29:19) Other Worlds than These (36:45) Outro (40:59) Leave us an Apple … Continue reading Ep. 150 Carrie, Part 2 →
Ep. 149 Carrie, Part 1
March 15, 2023 09:16 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Carrie, Part 1. Introduction (00:13) Publication history (01:34) Book structure (08:17) Women run the show (18:45) Scapegoats (22:24) Dark Tower Thinnies (26:06) Yuck-King It Up (32:32) Thank you, Patrons! (33:57) Fun Stuff (35:06) Other Worlds Than These (41:27) Outro (47:08) Leave us … Continue reading Ep. 149 Carrie, Part 1 →
Bonus Episode 42 – Harvey’s Dream (Patreon Clip)
March 13, 2023 09:16 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is an excerpt of our discussion of the short story “Harvey’s Dream” found in the Just After Sunset collection. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower. Buy merch at … Continue reading Bonus Episode 42 – Harvey’s Dream (Patreon Clip) →
Ep. 148 The Dead Zone, chapters 24-28 and final thoughts
March 01, 2023 09:15 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, chapters 24-28 and our final thoughts. Introduction (00:00) A man on borrowed time, not outside of time (01:23) Three questions about morality (06:49) It has to do (16:44) Dark Tower Thinnies (21:15) YuckKing It Up (22:29) Fun Stuff (26:50) … Continue reading Ep. 148 The Dead Zone, chapters 24-28 and final thoughts →
Ep. 147 The Dead Zone, chapters 17-23
February 15, 2023 09:15 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, chapters 17-23. Introduction (00:00) The Laughing Tiger (01:41) Johnny asks the question (09:01) Johnny is falling apart (19:20) Dark Tower Thinnies (27:01) No Yuck-King It up (32:08) Fun Stuff (34:08) Other Worlds Than These (43:35) Top 10 Awesome Christopher … Continue reading Ep. 147 The Dead Zone, chapters 17-23 →
Bonus Episode 41 – The Simpsons “Not It” (Patreon Clip)
February 05, 2023 09:15 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of The Simpsons episode, “Not It.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Ep. 146 The Dead Zone, chapters 13-16
February 01, 2023 09:16 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, Chapters 13-16. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:49) Johnny and Sarah make love (01:07) The Castle Rock Strangler (08:41) The horror of Johnny’s power (16:22) Connections (20:04) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:24) Thank you, Patrons! (26:11) Fun Stuff (26:36) Other Worlds than … Continue reading Ep. 146 The Dead Zone, chapters 13-16 →
Ep. 145 The Dead Zone, chapters 6-12
January 18, 2023 09:16 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, chapters 6-12. Introduction (00:13) Man out of time (01:36) Curse or Duty of Responsibility? (10:17) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:37) Yuck-King it Up (22:57) Fun Stuff (26:13) Other Worlds than These (31:59) Jay: Two Tarantino monologues: True Romance (1993); Pulp Fiction (1994) Sean: Two … Continue reading Ep. 145 The Dead Zone, chapters 6-12 →
Ep. 144 The Dead Zone, chapters 1-5
January 04, 2023 09:16 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, the Prologue and chapters 1-5. Introduction (00:13) Publication history (02:07) Structure and timing of book (06:34) King’s treatment of women, especially mothers (16:35) Fate and (wheel of) Fortune (22:19) Dark Tower Thinnies (25:57) Yuck-King It Up (29:47) Fun Stuff … Continue reading Ep. 144 The Dead Zone, chapters 1-5 →
Bonus Episode 40 – Uncle Otto’s Truck (Patreon Clip)
December 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “Uncle Otto’s Truck.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Bonus Episode 39 – Lunch at the Gotham Cafe (Patreon Clip)
November 14, 2022 09:15 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “Lunch at the Gotham Cafe.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Bonus Episode 38 – Doctor Sleep (2019 movie) (Patreon Clip)
October 12, 2022 09:15 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the 2019 movie, Doctor Sleep. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Ep. 143 Doctor Sleep, Part 4, “Roof O’ the World” and “Until You Sleep”
October 05, 2022 09:15 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 4 “Roof O’ the World” and “Until You Sleep.” Introduction (00:00) Life is a wheel (01:35) Recovery and redemption (07:49) Dark Tower Thinnies (15:21) Yuck-King It Up (18:11) Reviews and final thoughts (21:01) Fun Stuff (26:34) Other Worlds Than … Continue reading Ep. 143 Doctor Sleep, Part 4, “Roof O’ the World” and “Until You Sleep” →
Bonus Episode 37 – “The Road Virus Heads North” (Patreon Clip)
October 02, 2022 19:29 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “The Road Virus Heads North” from the Everything’s Eventual collection. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Ep. 142 Doctor Sleep, Part 3, “Matters of Life and Death”
September 23, 2022 09:15 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 3, “Matters of Life and Death.” Introduction (00:00) Uncle Dan (01:28) Don’t underestimate the rubes (07:59) Death is a miracle (15:34) Connections to The Shining (20:05) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:55) Yuck-King It Up (25:39) Fun Stuff (30:12) Revenge of … Continue reading Ep. 142 Doctor Sleep, Part 3, “Matters of Life and Death” →
Ep. 141 Doctor Sleep, Part 2, “Empty Devils”
September 07, 2022 09:16 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 2, “Empty Devils.” Introduction (00:12) A real page turner (01:15) Bad news for Dan (05:25) Connections and continuations from The Shining (12:55) Dark Tower Thinnies (18:26) Yuck-King it Up (23:02) Patrons and iTunes reviews (24:15) Fun Stuff (26:34) Other … Continue reading Ep. 141 Doctor Sleep, Part 2, “Empty Devils” →
Bonus Episode 36 – “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” (Patreon Clip)
August 29, 2022 12:24 - 1 minute - 1000 KBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” from the Everything’s Eventual collection. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a … Continue reading Bonus Episode 36 – “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” (Patreon Clip) →
Bonus Episode 35 – “Before The Play” (Patreon Clip)
August 29, 2022 12:22 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the unpublished prologue to The Shining, “Before the Play.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Ep. 140 Doctor Sleep, Part 1, “Abra”
August 24, 2022 09:15 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 1, “Abra.” Introduction (00:00) Eternal life vs. a good life (04:02) A dream within a dream (11:40) The Shining connections (19:06) Dark Tower Thinnies (26:31) Yuck-King It Up (31:18) Fun Stuff (32:46) Wet Hot American Summer, “I’m just sick … Continue reading Ep. 140 Doctor Sleep, Part 1, “Abra” →
Ep. 139 Doctor Sleep, “Prefatory Matters”
August 10, 2022 09:16 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, “Prefatory Matters.” Introduction (00:13) Publication History (01:26) Connections and continuations from The Shining (04:25) Overcoming trauma (09:39) Dark Tower Thinnies (16:44) Yuck-King it Up (17:38) Thank you, Patrons! (19:32) Fun Stuff (20:18) Other Worlds than These (23:05) Outro (25:52) Leave … Continue reading Ep. 139 Doctor Sleep, “Prefatory Matters” →
Ep. 138 – “The Shining” (1980) Movie
July 20, 2022 09:16 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1980 adaptation The Shining. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:50) Adaptation (02:09) Mirrors (12:53) Crazy theories (19:19) ←!! Dark Tower Thinnies (28:26) Yuck-King it Up (29:26) Thank you, Patrons! (31:24) Fun Stuff (32:04) Critical reception and box office success (36:29) Other Worlds than … Continue reading Ep. 138 – “The Shining” (1980) Movie →
Ep. 137 The Shining, Part 5, “Matters of Life and Death”
July 06, 2022 09:15 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shining, Part 5, Matters of Life and Death. Introduction (00:00) Surprisingly happy ending (01:23) Why Jack? (12:00) Death makes life worth living (19:29) Dark Tower Thinnies (25:03) Yuck-King It Up (28:08) Fun Stuff (30:32) Final thoughts (38:46) Other Worlds Than These … Continue reading Ep. 137 The Shining, Part 5, “Matters of Life and Death” →
Ep. 136 The Shining, Part 4, “Snowbound”
June 22, 2022 09:16 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shining, Part Four: Snowbound. Introduction (00:13) Sins of the father (01:52) Jack’s gaslighting (12:37) Shit just got real (16:50) Dark Tower Thinnies (21:36) Yuck-King It Up (23:38) Thank you, Patrons! (27:10) Fun Stuff (27:54) Other Worlds Than These (34:53) Jay: “The … Continue reading Ep. 136 The Shining, Part 4, “Snowbound” →
Bonus Episode 34 – “L.T.’s Theory of Pets” (Patreon Clip)
June 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “L.T.’s Theory of Pets” found in Everything’s Eventual. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Bonus Episode 33 – “1408” (Patreon Clip)
June 06, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “1408” found in Everything’s Eventual. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Ep. 135 The Shining, Part 3, Chapters 19-25
May 25, 2022 09:15 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shining, chapters Part 3, Chapters 19-25. Introduction (00:00) Descriptive chapter names (02:12) Jack’s self-sabotage (04:35) Danny is a lot like his father (16:33) Amping up the gothic (22:13) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:49) Yuck-King It Up (26:01) Fun Stuff (28:53) Other Worlds … Continue reading Ep. 135 The Shining, Part 3, Chapters 19-25 →
Ep. 134 The Shining, Part 3, Chapters 14-18
May 11, 2022 09:15 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shining, Part 3, Chapters 14-18. Introduction (00:00) Great writing, not so good exposition (1:30) Is Jack a madman? (12:05) Dark Tower Thinnies (23:52) Yuck-King It Up (27:41) Fun Stuff (30:06) Other Worlds Than These (36:05) Sean: The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman … Continue reading Ep. 134 The Shining, Part 3, Chapters 14-18 →
Ep. 133 The Shining, Part 2, “Closing Day”
April 27, 2022 09:16 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shining, Part 2, “Closing Day.” Introduction (00:13) The Shining (01:34) The players (06:14) Gothic table setting (14:10) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:01) Yuck-King It Up (21:05) Fun Stuff (22:53) Other Worlds Than These (30:37) Outro (33:40) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! … Continue reading Ep. 133 The Shining, Part 2, “Closing Day” →
Ep. 132 The Shining, Part 1, “Prefatory Matters”
April 13, 2022 09:15 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shining, Part 1, “Prefatory Matters.” Introduction (00:00) Book Introduction (1:38) Our coverage (7:09) Prefatory Matters (9:55) Autobiographical? (21:22) Influences (29:00) Dark Tower Thinnies (30:26) Yuck-King It Up (33:58) Fun Stuff (35:53) Other Worlds Than These (43:13) Sean: Winning Time on HBOMax … Continue reading Ep. 132 The Shining, Part 1, “Prefatory Matters” →
Ep. 131 Christine, Chapters 48-51 & Wrap-up
April 10, 2022 09:16 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, chapters 48-51 and the Epilogue. Introduction (00:13) This story ends in tragedy (01:47) The LeBay resolution ? (09:06) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:00) ← what!? Yuck-King it Up (21:15) Fun Stuff (23:05) Reviews and wrap-up (28:22) Final thoughts (31:37) Other Worlds than … Continue reading Ep. 131 Christine, Chapters 48-51 & Wrap-up →
Bonus Episode 32 – “Christine” Movie (Patreon Clip)
March 23, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the 1983 movie adaptation of Christine, directed by John Carpenter. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower. Directed by John Carpenter and … Continue reading Bonus Episode 32 – “Christine” Movie (Patreon Clip) →
Bonus Episode 31 – “The Green Mile” Movie (Patreon Clip)
March 17, 2022 09:16 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the 1999 movie adaptation of The Green Mile, directed by Frank Darabont. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower. Starring: Tom … Continue reading Bonus Episode 31 – “The Green Mile” Movie (Patreon Clip) →
Ep. 130 Christine, Chapters 43-47
March 16, 2022 09:15 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, chapters 43-47. Introduction (00:00) Another narrative switch (01:34) Dennis is a cypher (06:38) Making connections (11:37) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:19) WHA!? Look at the time! Yuck-King It Up (24:10) Fun Stuff (27:21) Sia “Cheap Thrills” Other Worlds Than These (34:46) Jay: … Continue reading Ep. 130 Christine, Chapters 43-47 →
Ep. 129 Christine, Chapters 35-42
March 02, 2022 09:16 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, chapters 35-42. Introduction (00:13) The Darnell character is cool (01:21) Character motivations (08:18) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:20) Yuck-King It Up (23:12) Thank you, Patrons! (24:54) Fun Stuff (25:30) Other Worlds Than These (30:44) Outro (35:01) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! … Continue reading Ep. 129 Christine, Chapters 35-42 →
Ep. 128 Christine, Chapters 20-34
February 16, 2022 09:15 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, chapters 20-34. Introduction (00:00) Change in narrative structure (01:42) Christine is a hell of a drug (08:18) Is it the car, LeBay, or both (16:25) Dark Tower Thinnies (22:18) Yuck-King it Up (22:40) Fun Stuff (26:04) Other Worlds Than These (36:04) … Continue reading Ep. 128 Christine, Chapters 20-34 →
Ep. 127 Christine, Chapters 12-19
February 02, 2022 09:16 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, chapters 12-19. Introduction (00:13) Times (02:44) High school is messed up (10:34) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:25) Yuck-King it Up (24:57) Fun Stuff (28:13) Other Worlds Than These (33:48) Outro (38:50) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Support our show at Patreon.com/twoguysdarktower. … Continue reading Ep. 127 Christine, Chapters 12-19 →
Bonus Episode 30 – “Desperation” TV Movie (Patreon Clip)
February 01, 2022 00:55 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the TV adaptation of “Desperation.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Ep. 126 Christine, Prologue & Chapters 1-11
January 19, 2022 09:15 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, the Prologue and chapters 1-11. Introduction (00:00) Publication history (02:24) Worst to Best: Stephen King Cover Art The creeping knowledge of death (09:10) Christine and Arnie (19:28) This is a rock and roll story (26:02) Christine Playlist Dark Tower Thinnies (34:13) … Continue reading Ep. 126 Christine, Prologue & Chapters 1-11 →
Ep. 125 Desperation, Part 5
January 05, 2022 09:16 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Desperation, Part 5: Highway 50: Excused Early. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:45) A bible epic ending (01:14) God is love (07:51) Thank you, Patrons! (16:21) Fun Stuff (17:12) Final thoughts on Desperation (23:46) Other Worlds Than These (30:07) Outro (34:08) Leave us an … Continue reading Ep. 125 Desperation, Part 5 →
Ep. 124 Desperation, Part 4
December 22, 2021 09:15 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Desperation, Part 4 The China Pit: God Is Cruel. Introduction (00:00) This book holds up! (01:46) God is cruel (07:04) More connections (16:32) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:23) Yuck-King It Up (26:24) Fun Stuff (30:21) Other Worlds Than These (35:43) Outro (39:23) Leave … Continue reading Ep. 124 Desperation, Part 4 →
Ep. 123 Desperation, Part 3
December 12, 2021 02:16 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Desperation, Part III – The American West: Legendary Shadows. Introduction (00:12) Recap (00:45) King’s title conventions (01:36) The spiritual state of unbelief (12:51) The Connection Zone (25:09) Dark Tower Thinnies (32:02) Yuck-King It Up (34:16) Thank you, Patrons! (36:20) Fun Stuff (36:45) … Continue reading Ep. 123 Desperation, Part 3 →
Bonus Episode 28 – “Survivor Type” (Patreon Clip)
November 29, 2021 09:30 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBA new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “Survivor Type” from the Stephen King collection, Skeleton Crew. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.
Ep. 122 Desperation, Part 2
November 24, 2021 09:16 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Desperation, Part 2: Desperation: In These Silences Something May Rise Introduction (00:14) Recap (00:46) The twist (02:00) David’s faith (08:34) Three-layer [meta-fiction] cheese dip (15:21) Dark Tower Thinnies (17:52) Yuck-King it Up (20:45) Thank you, Patrons! (22:38) Fun Stuff (24:23) Other Worlds … Continue reading Ep. 122 Desperation, Part 2 →