First Time Through: New Eyes on Castle Rock

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Otto and Kim journey through the incredible world of Stephen King's literary adventures. Otto is experiencing this for the first time with the help of the weary traveler that is Kim. She has been reading Steve since before Otto was born. She will never let him forget either.

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    • May 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 13m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Dolan's Cadillac

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 34:25


    Join Kim and Don as they discuss this tale of revenge.

    Christine-Part 3: Teenage Death Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2023 66:43


    Join Kim and Brad as they wrap up Christine.

    Christine-Part 2: Arnie Teenage Love Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 48:05


    In this episode Kim and Brad continue their discussion of Brad's first time reading Christine.

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    The Mist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 90:59


    Due to technical difficulties, we're out of sequence this week. Please enjoy Wendy and I discussing The Mist

    "Christine-Part 1: Dennis-Teenage Car Songs"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 58:38


    In the first new format episode, Kim talks to Brad about his first time reading Christine.

    Bookmark 203: Greatest Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 50:16


    Join Otto and Kim as they invite Darwi into the studio to talk about their greatest fears!Don't forget, if you want to be involved follow us on facebook to hear your comments live on air!

    IT II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 118:38


    Bob Gray, Pennywise, the movie about that shark, FEAR!!!!Come Join Otto and Kim as they read IT (Pages 290-645) by Stephen King.Otto has only read the movies and boy oh boy has the clouded his reading

    Mini-sode - The Man Who Loved Flowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 13:59


    This week Otto and Kim take a small break from IT to update you about our show and do a small breakdown of The Man who Loved Flowers from Night Shift by our Lord and Leige Stephen King.Thank you for your love and support! Don't forget to follow us on facebook to give us your thoughts on the book!

    IT I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 119:49


    Happy Anniversary! This special episode is brought to you by Paraffin Wax, Fur Elise and Paper Top Hats with feathers in the band!Otto and Kim celebrate 1 year of podcasting by diving into the incredible novel, IT.This episode covers Pages 1-2

    Bookmark 202: Serial Killers, Women and Pop Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 57:45


    Inspired by Mr. Mercedes this bookmark is going to focus on all things murderous. For this extra special bookmark we invite Darwi Sandleben to the studio to share her incredible knowledge about Women and Serial Killers! Also, Steve's Tweets, Giveaway announcements and more hints toward our anniversary post!

    Mr. Mercedes II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 87:31


    The conclusion to the suspenseful Mr. Mercedes! Join Otto and Kim as they traverse the 2nd half of the novel, rate it and talk about what lies ahead!Don't forget to follow us on Facebook!

    Bookmark 201 - Live From the Convention Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 30:32


    One again our bookmark is going to be a small respite in your world. Join Otto and Kim as they delve into some new Steve projects, interviews from the convention floor and as always we talk about what you're reading.

    Mr. Mercedes I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 88:03


    Season two is revving into your nearest listening device! Kim and Otto start to unravel who exactly is under debbies blue umbrella

    Season 2 Teaser - Otto Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 1:16


    Otto finally got a hold of us. and WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

    Season 2 Teaser - Missed Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 0:30


    Where is Otto?!!Season 2 comes soon

    Bookmark 3: Season 1 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 70:11


    Its the end of season one and we wanna look back! Join Kim and Otto as they round up their reviews and discuss the latest in the Steveaverse.Major Spoilers are a Major Part of our show! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to join in the community rankings!

    Different Seasons IV - The Breathing Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 62:28


    Otto and Kim are back to enjoy a winters tale. They read through the incredible story of the Breathing method and even make a few jokes along the way. Sit back and take in a tale and don't forget, its the tale not he who tells it. Dont forget to follow us on facebook or twitter to become part of the conversation!

    Eyes of The Dragon II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 0:30


    Kim and Otto finish up their discussion of Eyes of the Dragon. The Original Title was meant to be napkins and boy, does it live up to that. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to join in the conversation and check out our new website, emptytheatreproductions.com

    Bookmark 2: My First Novel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 41:36


    Kim and Otto are back and this time they're going to be talking about first novels and who introduced us.If you want to join in the conversation, follow us on Facebook or email us at firsttimethroughpodcast@gmail.com

    Eyes of the Dragon I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 83:43


    Otto and Kim read through The Eyes of the Dragon! Steve wrote this epic yarn in the style of a young adult fairy tale for his daughter of 14 at the time. We focus on the themes and the incredible moments in this episode. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

    Bookmark 1: And the Scariest Novel is....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 71:52


    Bookmark is a placeholder, a spot keeper and a "bookmark" if you will for our podcast. Take a second to relax with Kim and Otto with some more casual conversation.They discuss Steve's upcoming releases, discuss his twitter and What is his scariest novel? Join the discussion on Facebook, Twitter or Patreon.

    Different Seasons III - The Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 87:45


    Otto and Kim are back and they found a cold one. A body that is. Come join them as they discuss and walkthrough the 3rd short story in "Different Seasons" by Stephen King. As always make sure to follow us on Social Media or Patreon to get involved in the conversation.

    Revival II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 84:02


    Otto and Kim have returned to finally revive the podcast with Revival!

    Revival I

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 72:29


    Follow the journey of Otto and Kim as they start their journey into Steve's book, REVIVAL! The story of a charismatic preacher, a fantastic rhythym guitarist and all the FRANKENSTEIN vibes you could ask for.

    Later I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 102:48


    LATER is the newest novel by our dear friend Steve! Take one part kid who sees ghosts, one part single mom, one part horror story and one part gore only Steve himself can write and you end up with this fantastic novel. Come join Otto and Kim as they both experience this novel for the first time together.

    The End of the Whole Mess - Mini 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 46:13


    Kim and Otto invite a third into their reading room, Curt! They travel through the Nightmares and Dreamscapes of Steve's mind to read a short story from 1986 "The End of the Whole Mess"Enjoy the new attempt at smaller, easier to digest content while also forgiving technical glitches.

    The Gunslinger II - The End of the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 161:49


    Kim and Otto finish the first leg of the tower in this episode. Otto marvels, Kim keeps her mouth shut and you will be amazed at Otto's guesses. Don't forget to Follow us everywhere:https://linktr.ee/firsttimethroughand to buy a copy of "The Bridge" by Joe Luegers:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1736541102?pfrdr=BAP2ZR4DJJCKGX21ZF8V&pfrdp=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pdrdr=e8734058-3942-4bb4-9e20-981d2d7da03b&pdrdw=B4uuw&pdrdwg=J5tFj&ref=pdgw_unk

    The Gunslinger I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 136:02


    The journey to the tower has begun, and Otto is in love. Kim is reading to the tower for the 5th time and boy, she is struggling to not spoil anything. Come join the two of them as they read the first in The Dark Tower series by Steve. Turns out he doesn't throw guns at all.Dont forget to follow us, like us and support us at any of these links!

    Different Season II - Apt Pupil

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 133:05


    Otto and Kim take a quick side trip to Sunny Southern Cali in this classic short story by Steve, Apt Pupil, from the collection, Different Seasons. Todd is just a normal suburban American boy. Mr. Denker is a normal suburban old man. OR ARE THEY?!Dont forget to join our patreon for exclusive episodes and to follow us on facebook to get invoved in the conversation

    The Stand VIII - Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 126:57


    Hello Constant Listeners! Otto and Kim have finally conqured The Stand by Stephen King. They are ready to discuss their tears, hear from a listener with an interesting trasch can theory and most importantly discuss the importance of one Fran. Sit back, read along and remember to follow us on all the social medias.https://linktr.ee/firsttimethrough

    The Stand VII

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 106:21


    The beginning of the end of the World...again. Join Otto and Kim as they continue their incredibly long journey through the stand. This episode covers chapters 60-70 and they are pretty incredible!Please Subscribe, Share and Review our work, we would love any feedback!

    The Stand VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 129:17


    This Week, Otto and Kim tackle Chapters 50-60 in the mega tome that is The Stand by Steven King! This week everyone arrives at the free zone and shenanigans ensue! Will Harold find love? Will Frannie have twins? Will Otto get any of his guesses right? Come find out!Please let us know what you think at firsttimethroughpodcast@gmail.com

    The Stand V

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 117:45


    Otto and Kim continue their examination and fascination with Steve's "The Stand" This episode covers chapters 40-49, a whopping 278 pages, in which we see new friendships, new trash can man dreams, and some incredible insults. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook at First Time Through Podcast to keep up to date on any special events and announcements!

    The Stand IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 106:48


    Kim and Otto continue to explore "The Stand" This episode covers Chapters 31-40, Randall recruiting, Frannie leaving, Stu Petting and Otto having a lot of opinions about the Trashcan Man.

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    The Stand III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 88:49


    Otto changed his mind on Fran, Kim has a revelation and they keep standing! Listen along as Otto and Kim continue their excellent journey through "The Stand" by our dear friend, Steve.

    The Stand II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 63:13


    This Week Kim and Otto "stand" up to chapters 11-20 of "The Stand" written by our lord and savior, Steve.

    The Stand I

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 72:55


    This modern, errr, 4 decade old plague story enters the podcast! Otto and Kim take on the unedited 1200 page edition of The Stand!Join them as they break down the first 10 chapters, and idolize Nick. Dont worry, Otto gets more and more invested in Frannie Goldsmith

    Different Seasons I Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 109:52


    join us on in an extra long special episode as we talk about a little know story that some have speculated could be the outline for the movie "the shawshank redemption" a movie otto once heard his mother talk about and that kim watched this morning.

    Misery VI

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 67:31


    Welcome to the finale of Misery! Worth the wait we promise you but still apologized for

    Misery V

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 72:11


    We are in the end game now! With only two episodes left will Kim and Otto stop talking long enough to focus on the book? lets find out today, together!

    Misery IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 71:35


    In this fourth installation of Misery, Kim and Otto are about to uncover the truth in annie's scrap book

    Misery III

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 59:00


    Kim and Otto breakdown Misery for the third time, this time our adventurers talk about escapism, giant bees, and really tear apart a fake book inside of the real book.

    Misery II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 53:29


    Kim and Otto continue exploring Misery

    Misery I

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 45:28


    Kim and Otto talk through the first part of Misery

    First Time Through: Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 1:05


    A small promo and sample announcing the release date of the highly antici.......pated Podcast, First Time Through: New Eyes on Castle Rock, Starring Otto Mullins and Kim Payne.

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