Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

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What's Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast about?

Kingslingers is a podcast exploring and analyzing Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Each week, join Constant Reader Scott as he leads Dark Tower newbie Matt on this epic journey to find out what lies at the top of the tower... and beyond!

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Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast episodes:

05.30.2024
3.68: 11/22/63 (Part 8)
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...
05.23.2024
3.67: 11/22/63 (Part 7)
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...
05.16.2024
3.66: 11/22/63 (Part 6)
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...
05.09.2024
3.65: 11/22/63 (Part 5)
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...
05.02.2024
3.64: 11/22/63 (Part 4)
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...
04.25.2024
3.63: 11/22/63 (Part 3)
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...
04.18.2024
3.62: 11/22/63 (Part 2)
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...
04.11.2024
3.61: 11/22/63 (Part 1)
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...
04.04.2024
3.60: Duma Key (Overview) w/ Kim C.
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...
03.28.2024
3.59: Duma Key (Part 7)
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...
03.21.2024
3.58: Duma Key (Part 6)
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...
03.14.2024
3.57: Duma Key (Part 5)
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...
03.07.2024
3.56: Duma Key (Part 4)
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...
02.29.2024
3.55: Duma Key (Part 3)
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!?...
02.22.2024
3.54: Duma Key (Part 2)
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...
02.15.2024
3.53: Duma Key (Part 1)
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...
02.08.2024
3.52: The Regulators
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...
02.01.2024
3.51: Desperation (2006 Movie)
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...
01.25.2024
3.50: Desperation (Overview)
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:...
01.18.2024
3.49: Desperation (Part 8)
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...
01.11.2024
3.48: Desperation (Part 7)
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...
01.04.2024
3.47: Desperation (Part 6)
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...
12.28.2023
BONUS - Other Levels of the Tower: CUJO
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!...
12.21.2023
3.46: Desperation (Part 5)
This week, our characters make it to The American West as we cover Chapters 1-3 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation. David does a miracle and Audrey and Tom fills us in on the China Pit. Discussion Question: The...
12.14.2023
3.45: Desperation (Part 4)
This week, things are heating up in Desperation, Nevada as the sexy wolf statue makes it triumphant return. Also, our characters head to the movies! We're chatting about Part 2, Chapters 3-5 of Stephen King's Desperation! Discussion Question: We talked...
12.07.2023
3.44: Desperation (Part 3)
This week part two of Stephen King's Desperation begins as we cover chapters 1 and 2! Steve and Cynthia discover what happened to the Desperation Mining Corporation and David uses the power of God to escape! BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Discussion...
11.30.2023
3.43: Desperation (Part 2)
This week on the show we continue our journey to Desperation, Nevada as we read chapters 4 and 5 of Part 1. We spend some time with the delightful Steve Ames and Cynthia Smith as they make their way towards...
11.23.2023
3.42: Desperation (Part 1)
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week, we're thankful to begin a new book. We start our series on Stephen King's Desperation with chapters 1 through 3. We meet the lovable scamp that is the as-of-yet-unnamed Desperation PD officer and three groups...
11.16.2023
3.41: IT CHAPTER TWO
After 19 episodes we conclude our coverage of Stephen King's It with the 2019 adaptation It Chapter Two. Yikes. Next week! We move into the 1990s and begin Stephen King's Desperation chapters 1-3. Tour Packages are sold out, but tickets...
11.09.2023
3.40: IT (2017)
We're back with another It adaptation! This week we take a look at the 2017 feature film! Next week: It: Chapter 2. Oh boy... TICKETS FOR KINGSLINGERS LIVE IN BANGOR GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16TH AT NOON...
11.02.2023
3.39: IT (1990 Miniseries)
This week we take a look at the 1990 made for TV adaptation of Stephen King's It. It's good! But also bad. But also good!? I dunno man. It was TV in the 90s, who knows?? Next week we take...
10.26.2023
3.38: IT (Overview) w/ Kim C.
On this extra-long episode, we are joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King podcast to chat about our overall feelings on Stephen King's It! We talk about what exactly makes this book so special, muse on...
10.19.2023
3.37: IT (Part 15)
At long last we've reached the end! This week we chat about Chapters 22 through the Epilogue of Stephen King's It. We talk about the perfect beauty of this books ending and of course...THAT scene. Next week: We'll be joined...
10.12.2023
3.36: IT (Part 14)
We're back! After a couple weeks off we're back to finish up Stephen King's It. This week, we chat about chapters 20 and 21 as the losers, both young and old, enter It's lair. Discussion Question: In honor of our...
09.21.2023
3.35: IT (Part 13)
This week, after 3 months we move into the final part of Stephen King's It. We're chatting about Chapter 19 of the novel! It's a long one! Discussion Question: Who is your favorite extremely pathetic villian? We'll be taking the...
09.14.2023
3.34: IT (Part 12)
This week we reach the end of part 4 of Stephen King's It. Ben takes center stage and tells the group about their encounter with It in the Neibolt Street house. Then, our penultimate interlude has us learn the story...
09.07.2023
3.33: IT (Part 11)
Eddie and Beverly take center stage as we read chapters 16 and 17 of Stephen King's It. Eddie tells the story of his broken arm whhich leads to him finally standing up to his mother. And Bev. Well... she has...
08.31.2023
3.32: IT (Part 10)
This week, the Losers build a clubhouse and then get super high! We see the arrival of It, which is definitly not a space alien. We're chatting about Chapters 14 and 15 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO...
08.24.2023
3.31: IT (Part 9)
This week a whole bunch of stuff happens, but it all culminates with one of the most epic rockfights ever rockfightened. We're chatting about chapters 12 - 13 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH...
08.17.2023
3.30: IT (Part 8)
This week the losers take a trip down memory lane as they tour around Derry's hottest landmarks. We're chatting about chapter 11 of Stephen King's It! ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY...
08.10.2023
3.29: IT (Part 7)
They say you can never go home again, but The Loser's Club finds themselves returning to Derry after decades as we discuss Chapter 10 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT...
08.03.2023
3.28: IT (Part 6)
As we wrap up Part 2 of Stephen King's It we spend time with the only female loser of the group as Bev deals with a bloody bathroom. Then, another Mike Hanlon interview with the burning of The Black Spot....
07.27.2023
3.27: IT (Part 5)
We spend the week learning to love Richie Tozier as we read and discuss chapter 8 of Stephen King's It. Discussion Question: What is your favorite teenage monster in fiction? Next week we wrap up Part 2 of It with...
07.20.2023
3.26: IT (Part 4)
Mike and Eddie meet the clown as our coverage of It continues! We're chatting about chapters 6 and 7! Discussion Question: What is your favorite example of a natural leader in fiction? (Shoutout to Phillip H. for the question idea)...
07.13.2023
3.25: IT (Part 3)
It's back to 1958 as our coverage of Stephen King's It continues with chapters 4 and 5. We get to see Ben, Bill and Eddie meet for the very first time! Discussion Question: What is your favorite Stephen King novel?...
07.06.2023
3.24: IT (Part 2)
It continues! We're chatting about the last three sections of Chapter 3 as well as the First Derry Interlude! Discussion Question: What is your favorite use of a phonecall as an inciting incident? Next week, more It with chapters 4...
06.29.2023
3.23: IT (Part 1)
It's here! This week we move into the 1980s and begin our nineteen-part series covering Stephen King's classic: It. This week we're chatting about chapters 1, 2 and the first three sections of chapter 3! Discussion Question: We can see...
06.22.2023
3.22: The Long Walk (Overview)
This week we take one last look at Richard Bachman's The Long Walk! We chat about what we learned about Bachman, some things we missed in our initial readthrough, and the enduring power of the novel. Then we answer some...
06.15.2023
3.21: The Long Walk (Part 5)
This week The Walk finally comes to an end as we cover chapters 14-18 and complete the novel. Next week is our overview episode on The Long Walk, which means it's mailbag time! Send in your questions and we'll discuss...
06.08.2023
BONUS - Other Levels of the Tower: CREEPSHOW
Hey folks! Matt is on Vacation this week so we're taking the week off. The following is one of our Patreon exclusive podcasts we recorded a few months ago about Stephen King and George A. Romero's Creepshow. If you like...

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Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast episodes:

3.68: 11/22/63 (Part 8)

3.67: 11/22/63 (Part 7)

3.66: 11/22/63 (Part 6)

3.65: 11/22/63 (Part 5)

3.64: 11/22/63 (Part 4)

3.63: 11/22/63 (Part 3)

3.62: 11/22/63 (Part 2)

3.61: 11/22/63 (Part 1)

3.60: Duma Key (Overview) w/ Kim C.

3.59: Duma Key (Part 7)

3.58: Duma Key (Part 6)

3.57: Duma Key (Part 5)

3.56: Duma Key (Part 4)

3.55: Duma Key (Part 3)

3.54: Duma Key (Part 2)

3.53: Duma Key (Part 1)

3.52: The Regulators

3.51: Desperation (2006 Movie)

3.50: Desperation (Overview)

3.49: Desperation (Part 8)

3.48: Desperation (Part 7)

3.47: Desperation (Part 6)

BONUS - Other Levels of the Tower: CUJO

3.46: Desperation (Part 5)

3.45: Desperation (Part 4)

3.44: Desperation (Part 3)

3.43: Desperation (Part 2)

3.42: Desperation (Part 1)

3.41: IT CHAPTER TWO

3.40: IT (2017)

3.39: IT (1990 Miniseries)

3.38: IT (Overview) w/ Kim C.

3.37: IT (Part 15)

3.36: IT (Part 14)

3.35: IT (Part 13)

3.34: IT (Part 12)

3.33: IT (Part 11)

3.32: IT (Part 10)

3.31: IT (Part 9)

3.30: IT (Part 8)

3.29: IT (Part 7)

3.28: IT (Part 6)

3.27: IT (Part 5)

3.26: IT (Part 4)

3.25: IT (Part 3)

3.24: IT (Part 2)

3.23: IT (Part 1)

3.22: The Long Walk (Overview)

3.21: The Long Walk (Part 5)

BONUS - Other Levels of the Tower: CREEPSHOW

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