Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

Hey Kingslingers! We're back again because our newest Podcast Flanagan's Wake just began our first book! Over the next 7 weeks, we'll be reading Stephen King's Gerald's Game in preparation for our episode covering Mike Flanagan's adaptation. We hope you'll check out this episode as we think you'll find this format very very familiar! Hope you enjoy and please join us over in the new pod! Flanagan's Wake is available everywhere you can find podcasts! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/244c4ejm Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Flanagan's Wake: https://bsky.app/profile/flanaganswakepod.bsky.social Message us at [email protected] Edited by Scott Daly Original music created by Matt Freeman

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Hey Kingslingers! We're so excited to show you the very first episode of our newest podcast: Flanagan's Wake, exploring and analyzing the works of Mike Flanagan. This episode covers Flanagan's first feature film: Absentia, a low-budget, but incredibly impressive horror film that explores two sister's encounters with an evil creature inside a creepy tunnel.  If you like what you hear, please consider subscribing to Flanagan's Wake wherever you get your podcasts. Also, we're releasing these as video episodes on our YouTube Channel, so if you want to look at our beautiful faces while you listen check us out there too! https://www.youtube.com/@DoofMedia We miss you guys! Hope you'll join us in the Wake! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/244c4ejm Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @flanaganswake19 Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025

Surprise! We're back for one night only to take another look at Stephen King's The Gunslinger.  Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024

On the series finale of Kingslingers, Matt and Scott sit down to have one final chat about what Stephen King and this podcast have meant to them over the last five years.  What a wonderful journey. Thank you to each and every one of you for making this possible. We love you all. We hope you'll all join us in January for the next great journey: Flanagan's Wake! Flanagan's Wake Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/244c4ejm Follow Flanagan's Wake on Twitter: @Flanaganswake19 Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Fairy Tale. We discuss the book's complaints and our conclusions on what didn't work and what did! Then, we answer your final mailbag questions.  Next week is the final episode of the show! Don't forget to us a call and let us know your final thoughts on The Dark Tower, King, or Kingslingers: Call us at (719) 357-5132 and leave us a voicemail, or record your voice in an mp3 and email it to us! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

This week on the show we reach the end of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. We discuss Chapters 29 through the Epilogue of the novel and chat about what Charlie's arc ended up being, the shocking reveal that both Radar and Charlie's Father survive... and more! Next week is THE FINAL MAILBAG. Send us your questions! Also, we're once again going to invite you all to leave us voicemails that we'll play on our final episode! Give us a call and let us know your final thoughts on The Dark Tower, King, or Kingslingers: Call us at (719) 357-5132 and leave us a voicemail, or record your voice in an mp3 and email it to us! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

After an unexpected week off we're back to cover chapters 24 through 28 of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. After the first round of the gladiator tournament, Charlie and company made their daring escape, only to find they have to return to Lilimar and put a stop to Flight Killer once and for all. But what will happen to Prince Charlie?   Discussion Question: What is your favorite moment of Deux Ex Machina (Eucatastrophe)  Next week, Fairy Tale concludes with chapters 29 through the end of the novel! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2024

It's a surprise Prison and Gladiator Combat Arc! Where did this come from!? We're chatting about chapters 19-23 of Stephen King's Fairy Tale.  Discussion Question: What is your favorite prison arc and/or Gladiator competition? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 24-28 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024

Our journey through Stephen King's Fairy Tale continues with chapters 15-18! Charlie finally enters the Emerald City of Lilimar where he manages to save Radar, returning her to a dog in the prime of her life. Unfortunately on the way out, Charlie and Rader get lost. Uh oh.  Discussion Question: What is your favorite creepy city? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 19-23 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024

At long last Charlie heads into the land of Empis! It's a beautiful but sad place. We're chatting about chapters 11 through 14 of Stephen King's Fairy Tale! Discussion Question: What is your "favorite" curse? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 15-18 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2024

Our journey through Stephen King's Fairy Tale continues as we read and discuss chapters 6-10 of the novel! Charlie's time with Howard Bowditch comes to a sudden end, but not before he learns about the Well of the World and the land that exists beyond it.  Discussion Question: What is your favorite Old Man befriends a kid and then dies leaving him all his wealth but also his responsibility story? Aka your Great Expectations Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 11-14 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2024

For the final time on Kingslingers, it's new book week! For our last book of the show, we've decided to read Stephen King's 2022 novel: Fairy Tale. This is a new read for both Matt and Scott. This week we're introduced to our characters as we read chapters 1-5. So far, we're loving it! Discussion Question: What is your favorite fairy tale? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 6-10 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2024

This week we finish off our coverage of King's crime fiction by taking a look at season 1 of the adaptation of King's Mr. Mercedes. We chat about the excellent depictions of Brady Hartsfield, the changes to Bill Hodges, and the satisfaction of filling in some of the side characters.  Next week our final book of the show begins as we read and discuss the first 5 chapters of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. A reminder, Scott hasn't read this one either! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-k

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

This week it's time for our overview episode as we take one last look at Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes. We chat about Bill Hodges, Holly Gibney and what the book was ultimately talking about. Then we read and answer some of your questions before finally revealing what's next for us after Kingslingers comes to an end.  Next week we'll be chatting about the first season of the Mr. Mercedes TV show! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-k

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

This week on the show we reach the end of Mr. Mercedes as we chat about Kisses on the Midway through the end of the novel! Bill has a heart attack! Holly steps up! Chekhov's Happy Slapper! We chat about this and more! Next week is a mailbag and overview episode of Mr. Mercedes! Send in your questions Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-k

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2024

It's a sad day here at Kingslingers as we cover chapter 5 of Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes: Call for the Dead. As Bill and his new team get closer and closer to finding The Mercedes Killer, Brady strikes out against the Det.-Ret. and misses. Only for someone to end up in his crosshairs.  Discussion Question:  In your opinion what is the most effective late recontextualization of a character's past that changes your feelings about them? Next week, Mr. Mercedes concludes! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-k

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2024

Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes continues with the 4th chapter: Poison Bait! We chat about Bill's new relationship and Brady who is managing to be both incredibly gross and tremendously lame. Discussion Question:  Who is your favorite poisoning in fiction? (bonus points for an oops, accidental poisoning) Next week, Mr. Mercedes continues with the fifth chapter: Call for the Dead Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-k

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2024

Our coverage of King's Hard Boiled Mr. Mercedes continues as we cover the third chapter: Under Debbie's Blue Umbrella. We chat about how King is making us hate Brady, the examination of classic tropes of the genre, and the delightful new characters.  Discussion Question:  Who is your favorite hard boiled detective in fiction? Next week, Mr. Mercedes continues with the fourth chapter: Poison Bait Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-k

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

It's new book week! We're setting our sights on Stephen King's Crime obsession by taking a look at the 2014 novel Mr. Mercedes. This week we read and discuss the first two chapters: Grey Mercedes and Det.-Ret. Discussion Question: Which type of mystery story do you prefer? The one where you discover the killer's identity when the detective does? or the cat and mouse type where we learn their identity early on and watch as our detective gets closer and closer to finding them? Why? Next week, Mr. Mercedes continues with the third chapter: Under Debbie's Blue Umbrella Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

This week we're taking a look at the Hulu adaptation 11.22.63. It's a show! With James Franco! It's....not great. But also not bad? I dunno. .I probably wouldn't go back in time to prevent it from being made. Probably Next week, it's new book time. We'll be reading the first two chapters of Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes. Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

This week we take one final look at 11/22/63! We chat about our problems with the novel and if we were perhaps just focusing on the wrong things. Then... mailbag time! Next week, we're taking a look at the 2016 Hulu adaptation 11.22.63 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2024

This week we finally reach the end of Stephen King's 11/22/63. Jake heads back to the future and finds out that saving Kennedy didn't work out the way he thought it would and has to make a difficult choice. Discussion Question:  Mailbag time! Send us your questions!  Next week, it's our overview episode as we take one last look at 11/22/63 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

This week we finally reach the titular 11/22/63 as Jake and Sadie scramble to make it to Dealey Plaza with time to prevent the JFK assassination. We're chatting about chapters 26-28! Discussion Question:  Would you sacrifice your life to go back in time and save JFK? Next week, 11/22/63 concludes as we finish the novel! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

It's been one week since Matt, Scott, and 150 listeners all headed up to Bangor for the first Kingslingers Live! We thought we'd sit down and chat about the experience for a bit! Next week we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming as 11/22/63 continues with chapters 26-28 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2024

Alright folks... here's the deal. This audio sucks. I mean it super sucks. Things went wrong with the recording of the live episode and what you are essentially listening to is an iPhone that was slammed down on a table near the stage. It's not great, but it's all we have.  We thought for a while about just not releasing this but at the end of the day we figured....screw it. Robin was so great to talk to and even if they can barely understand it sometimes it's a conversation worth sharing.  Our weekend in Bangor was an incredible event that we will never forget. Thank you to everyone who came! Thank you to The Bangor Public Library, The Bangor Grand Hotel, SK Tours, the Oriental Jade, Sharon Kitchens, Robin Furth, and of course Jody and Samantha who made this entire thing happen! We'll be releasing an hour-long chat about this experience a bit later and then be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week.  Until then... Long days and pleasant nights!

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

Hey folks! Matt and I are on our way to Bangor right now and as such we couldn't prep, record, and edit an episode this week. We wanted to leave you with something anyway, so here's our episode recorded in January where we watched and discussed the first two episodes of Hulu's Castle Rock TV series. It's pretty good!  Next week you'll hopefully get to hear the live recording of the weekend's festivities and then on June 27th we'll be back at it with 11/22/63 Hope you all have a good one and can't wait to meet a bunch of you in Maine! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

This week: Jake finally comes clean with Sadie and resolves to take out Oswald. But unfortunately, our hero's gambling finally catches up with him. We're chatting about chapters 23-25 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question:  Was Jake overly harsh to George De Morenschildt & Jennifer Caltrop? Why?  Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters 26-28 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

Things are moving faster now as Jake finally gets to 1963 and the job that awaits him there. Unfortuantely the Obdurant past has something else in mind as Sadie gets a visit from an old friend. We're chatting about chapters 19-22 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question:  What is your favorite Rear Window-esque moment where you observe a character observe details about the lives of others? Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters 23-25 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2024

This week we temporarily shift from a love story to Historical Fiction as Jake begins his actual mission. Finally. We're chatting about chapters 17 and 18 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question:  This book turns towards historical fiction more than it has in a while. What's your favorite historical fiction story? Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters 19-22! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2024

This week: the rise and fall of Sadie and Jake. Jadie? Sake? Jadie. We're chatting about chapters 14-16 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question:  In honor of the disastrous end (for now) of Jake and Sadie's relationship, what is your favorite fictional relationship that we witness crash and burn? (We're not talking tragic, star-crossed doomed lovers here. I want dramatic, explosive relationship endings) Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters 17 and 18 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2024

It's been 5 weeks, but Jake FINALLY gets to Dallas....and then immediately leaves it. We're chatting about chapters 12 and 13 of Stephen King's 11/22/63. This episode has everything! Jodie, Sadie, Dumb Gamling...e! Discussion Question:  King mentions a few Great American Novel candidates in this week's reading (The Catcher in the Rye & Of Mice and Men). But what in your opinion is THE  "Great American Novel?" Why? (You can only pick ONE.) Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters 14-16 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2024

This week 11/22/63 continues as we discuss chapters 9-11 of the novel. After successfully proving he can change the past, Jake heads back into 1958 to begin Operation Lee Harvey Suckswald. But first, he's got some business to take care of in Derry. Discussion Question:  Jake places a pretty huge bet in this chapter. What's your favorite bet made in fiction (or real life)? It doesn't have to be one the character won. Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters 12 and 13 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2024

This week 11/22/63 continues as we chat about chapters 7 and 8 of the novel. Jake settles into life in Derry and executes Operation Kill Frank! Discussion Question:  The past is obdurate, but it’s not the only thing. What are some other things you’d describe as Obdurate in Stephen King’s works (or heck, elsewhere??) Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters 9-11 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2024

This week 11/22/63 continues as Jake heads back into 1958 and to the wonderful, beautiful Derry, Maine! We're chatting about chapters 5 and 6 of the novel! Discussion Question:  King not only brings us back to Derry, but delivers a love letter to two of his favorite characters from IT. What’s your favorite instance of an author returning to his (or someone else's)) old stomping ground? Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters 7 and 8! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2024

This week, we're on the way to Dallas Texas circa 1963 as we begin our journey through the 2010s with Stephen King's 11/22/63! We meet our main character and learn the rules of time travel as we chat about the prologue through chapter 4 of the novel.  Discussion Question:  We're a big fan of time travel here. What is your favorite time travel story? Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters 5 and 6! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2024

We are so thrilled to be once again joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast  for our overview discussion of the underrated gem that is Duma Key. It's another extra-long episode as we spend upwards of 90 minutes chatting with Kim about why this book is so underappreciated, debate if the ending is hopeful or depressing, and ponder why the hell no one has adapted this book yet. Then Matt and Scott answer a bunch of your mailbag questions. Make sure you check out Kim's show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-year-of-underrated-stephen-king/id1510554237 Next week: We begin the 2010s and 11/22/63 with the Prologue through chapter 5! Interested in coming to Bangor with us next summer? Check out all the details here: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2024

The end is here! We chat about chapter 18 through the ending of Stephen King's Duma Key as the mystery of the Key and Perce is revealed. We chat about the sad, shocking ending and Matt's struggle with it.  Discussion Question:  Mailbag time! Send us your questions! Next week, Our Duma Key overview episode with special guest Kim C. Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @KingslingerspodQ Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2024

Heads up people, this is a sad one. We're covering chapters 15-17 of Stephen King's Duma Key, which include many deaths and a trip to the south end of the isle. Discussion Question:  It's a two-fer! What is your favorite creepy overgrown possibly haunted house? What is your favorite "sidepiece" monster (aka a monster in a story that's not the main monster)? Next week, Duma Key concludes! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2024

This week we're on part 5 of our 8-part series discussing Stephen King's Duma Key! Edgar's art show has arrived at last and with it his entire family! It's a joyous happy moment interrupted by a sudden tragic death. Perse is awake and Edgar might be the only one who can stop her.  Discussion Question:  In a classic King move, Stephen heavily foreshadows Ilse's eventual death this week. How do you think King decides what to "spoil" and what to hold back? Next week, Duma Key continues with chapters 15-17! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2024

This week everything seems to be coming up Edgar as he prepares for his guest lecture and art show with help from Wireman and PAM!!!! Also, Elizabeth's past seems ready to catch up with all of us. We're chatting about How to Draw a Picture (VI) - How to Draw a Picture (VII) of Stephen King's Duma Key! Discussion Question:  Edgar absolutely kills it at the lecture this week. What are some of your favorite moments of a character absolutely killing at some sort of live presentation/performance? Next week, Duma Key continues with chapters 13-14! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2024

This week we continue our time on Duma Key as we read chapters 8 through 10. Edgar flexes his new painting powers by murdering a murderer and saving a friend. We feel pretty good about all this, but should we!? Discussion Question:  Wireman Goes West and Girl with Ship are described in such beautiful, exquisite detail that we can’t help but want to see what these finished products actually looked like. Are there any other incredibly descriptive things in written stories that you wish you could see with your eyes? Next week, Duma Key continues with How to Draw a Picture (VI) through How to Draw a Picture (VII) Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 29 February 2024

It's Wireman time! This week on the show we continue our coverage of Stephen King's Duma Key by discussing the book from How to Draw a Picture (III) through Chapter 7! Edgar finally meets the oft referenced Wireman and the owner of Duma Key, the mysterious Elizabeth. Also, Matt really hates Pam Discussion Question:  One week in and Wireman is already one of our favorite “that type” of King character. What are some of your other non-wireman favorites? What is a "that type" character? I dunno, man, you decide! Next week, Duma Key continues with chapters 8 through 10 Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2024

This week, it's new book week as we head down to sunny Florida with our pick for King's 2000s: Duma Key. We read and discussed through chapter 3 of the novel this week! Discussion Question:  Duma Key is very clearly King's take on a Gothic novel. What is your favorite Gothic story? Next week, Duma Key continues with How to Draw a Picture (III) through Chapter 7! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2024

This week, we wrap up our coverage of Desperation and King's 1990s by taking a look at Richard Bachman's The Regulators, a weird little book that becomes fascinating when compared to it's sister novel.  Next week: We begin Stephen King's Duma Key! We'll be reading through Chapter 3! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2024

This week we take a look at the movie adaptation of Desperation! It's... alright Next week: The Regulators are heading to Poplar St. and we're coming along for the ride... Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2024

This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Desperation! We chat about why the book is a whole lot of fun, but has some glaring flaws and of course...more religion talk. Then we answer your questions! Next week: We take a look at the Desperation movie! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2024

This week we reach the end of Stephen King's Desperation as we discuss Part 4, Chapter 4 through the end of the book. David brings Johnny back to the side of God, only for the cruel diety to demand one final sacrifice. God is cruel. God is love. God is...both? Next week: It's an overview episode for Desperation! That means it's mailbag time! Send us your questions! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2024

This week the end begins as we cover chapters 1 through 3 of Part 4 of Stephen King's Desperation. David returns to instruct the group on what happened in Desperation and what they need to do next, but Johnny resists the call of God and runs off on his own. Meanwhile, Mary finds herself in a gross situation. Discussion Question:  Johnny kinda sucks huh? What is your favorite sucky character that we desperately want to see have a turnaround (whether they get one or not)? Next week: Desperation concludes! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2024

This week, after Audrey's surprising heel turn, the group scrambles to protect David, their lord and savior. Meanwhile, the prayboy confronts a mysterious messanger from God who gives him his purpose: Serve him. We're chatting about Chapters 4 and 5 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation.  Discussion Question:  In honor of Audrey Wyler, what is your favorite instance of incredibly gross body collapse/decomposition in film/TV/books? Next week: Desperation continues with chapters 1 through 3 of Part 4! Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2024

Hey folks! We're off this week for the Christmas holiday, but we wanted to give you something! Here's an episode of our Patreon bonus podcast Other Levels of the Tower taking a look at the 1983 adaptation of King's Cujo! We'll be back in the new year to continue with the 1990's and King's Desperation.  Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at [email protected] Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2023