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A weekly retrospective review of the works of Stephen King.

Constant Reader


    • Dec 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Stephen King Cast podcast is an absolute gem for fans of Stephen King and his works. Hosted by Constant Reader, this podcast offers insightful analysis and discussion of King's novels, short stories, and adaptations. From the episode list and topic formats alone, it's clear that this podcast is a must-listen for any fan of Stephen King. The host's measured opinions and thorough exploration of each work make for a compelling and informative listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Constant Reader's deep knowledge and passion for Stephen King's universe. His analysis delves into the significance of the events in each story, providing a deeper understanding of the author's intent. The host also does an excellent job of connecting different books and stories, pointing out references and Easter eggs that may have been missed by readers. The content is well thought-out and insightful, making it a great listen for both casual fans and die-hard Constant Readers.

    While there are many positive aspects to The Stephen King Cast podcast, one potential downside is that not every book or adaptation is covered. Some listeners may find themselves wanting more episodes on specific works or topics that haven't been explored yet. However, considering the extensive catalog of episodes available, this minor flaw does not detract from the overall quality of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Stephen King Cast is an essential podcast for any fan of Stephen King. Constant Reader's expertise and enthusiasm combine to create an engaging listening experience that offers fresh perspectives on familiar stories. Whether you're a long-time Constant Reader or just starting your journey into Stephen King's world, this podcast is a valuable resource that will enhance your appreciation for his works. Long days and pleasant nights!



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    Episode 270-Holly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 44:58


    It's a Christmas Miracle! I'm back to talk about King's later book, Holly. Enjoy!

    Episode 269-The Ending to Revival

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 20:14


    It's alive! It's alive! This podcast is alive, and it's here to talk about the ending to one of King's latest, the 2014 release of Revival. Let me know if you have any thoughts by writing into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 269-The Ending to Mr. Mercedes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 24:07


    Ugh. Mr Mercedes again.    If you have any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 268-The Ending To Doctor Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 32:38


    Hello, everyone! With this episode, I talk about how King concludes not only Doctor Sleep, but The Shining as well. If you have any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 267-The Ending to Joyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 15:18


    Welcome back, everyone! Let's talk about the ending to Joyland. If you have any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 266-The Ending of 11/22/63

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 25:00


    Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast! Today, we talk about what is possibly King's greatest ending, the one that concludes his time traveling opus, 11/22/63. If you have any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com!

    Episode 265-Under the Dome Ending

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 29:38


    Welcome back! Let's talk about the universally maligned ending to Under the Dome. How does it stack up? Let's find out!

    Episode 264-Fairy Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 94:20


    Here it is, everyone! I'm so happy to dive into the Well of the Worlds to give you my review of Stephen King's latest! 

    Episode 263-The Ending of Duma Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 36:30


    Welcome back! Once again I bang the drum of Duma Key in the hopes that its echoes reach Mike Flanagan's ears and he decides to pursue an adaptation of this often overlooked modern King-classic.   

    Episode 262-The Ending of Lisey's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 22:21


    Welcome back! Here I am go talk about the ending to Lisey's Story! 

    Episode 261

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 10:07


    Hey you, put that phone down and listen to this podcast. Unless you're listening to the podcast on your phone. Then by all means keep your phone!

    Episode 260-The Colorado Kid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 43:45


    Well here it is! After many requests, I'm finally giving you my thoughts on The Colorado Kid! Enjoy!

    Episode 259-The Ending to the Dark Tower

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 37:01


    Cry off if you don't want to talk about the ending of The Dark Tower!

    Episode 258-Gwendy's Final Task + The Ending of Gwendy's Final Task

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 48:07


    Welcome back, everyone! In this week's final episode, I discuss the nature of fan service, give my thoughts on the totality of Gwendy's Final Task, and then focus in on the ending of Gwendy's Final Task. If you have any thoughts, please head on over to stephenkingcast@yahoo.com, and leave a review on iTunes when you get a chance. 

    Episode 257-The Ending of The Song Of Susannah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 21:32


    Welcome back! Here I discuss the ending(?) to the Song of Susannah. 

    Episode 256-The Ending of Wolves of the Calla

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 34:12


    Come, come, come-alla! Let's talk about the ending of Wolves of the Calla!

    Episode 255-The Ending of From a Buick 8 and Billy Summers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 28:08


    What? I'm back? Where did I go? How have you been? I'm back this week to examine the ending of From A Buick 8 as well as give my (brief) thoughts on Billy Summers. Also, I say good-bye to our furry co-host. Thank you for all of the support throughout the years, everyone! Please write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com and leave a review on iTunes. 

    Episode 254-Black House

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 9:23


    Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast! Today we discuss the ending of Black House!

    Episode 253-The Ending of Dreamcatcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 20:20


    Welcome back! Today, let's talk about (do we have to?) the ending of Dreamcatcher! Write in all your thoughts at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 252-The Ending of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 10:57


    It's short little episode for a short little book. But let me know all your thoughts by writing into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com!

    Episode 251-The Ending of Bag of Bones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 25:23


    Hello, everyone! Let's talk about the ending of Bag of Bones. If you have any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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    Episode 250-The Ending of Wizard and Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 19:56


    Charyou Tree! Welcome back as I discuss the ending to what is one of King's best. If you have any thoughts, please write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 249-The Ending of The Regulators

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 20:16


    Welcome back! Happy 4th! Let's talk about The Regulators! E-mail me at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com and leave a review on iTunes!

    Episode 248-The Ending of Desperation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 13:08


    Here it is! All my thoughts on the ending of Desperation!

    Episode 247-The Ending of the Green Mile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 17:52


    Take a walk down the Green Mile one last time with me to talk about its ending. Please leave a review on iTunes and send any thoughts to stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 246-The Ending of Rose Madder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 30:20


    Today, I look at the ending of Rose Madder. Please help me out on this one, everyone. If you have any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    ending rose madder
    Interview with Matt Kellick of Ka-Tet 19.net (Re-Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 71:00


    Do you like Stephen King? Do you like t-shirts? Do you like Stephen King t-shirts? This week, I decided to re-release my 2017 conversation with Matt Kellick, the owner of http://www.ka-tet19.net.  During the hour long conversation, we talk about art, creativity and how he merged his passion for t-shirts and Stephen King into a business. It was a great experience to talk to him about his art, his background and what he has in store for us next! Please do yourself a favor and check out his site. From shirts to hats to hoodies to masks, if you want some sort of King apparel, you'll find what you're looking for. I guarantee it.  WARNING: During the course of the conversation, Matt and I spoil the events of Stephen King novels, including the plot points of The Dark Tower series. 

    Episode 245-Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 29:38


    Here's my review of Later! If you haven't done so, please leave a review on iTunes. Feel free to write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 244-The Stand (CBS All Access)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 64:22


    Here are all my thoughts on the recently concluded adaptation of The Stand. If you have any thoughts, please write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 243-The Stand, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 41:17


    I'm ALIVE! And back to discuss the first episode of CBS Access' adaptation of The Stand. If you have any thoughts, please write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com and feel free to leave a review on iTunes! Happy Holidays, everyone!

    Episode 242-The Ending of Insomnia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 36:12


    It's one of my favs! But does it have a good ending? Find out this week!

    Insomnia (Re-Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 103:48


    Why am I re-releasing my review to Insomnia? Well, a couple reasons. It was released this month 26 years ago, it's a perfect Fall novel, I'm reviewing the ending next week, and yesterday was Sai King's birthday!

    Episode 241-The Ending of Dolores Claiborne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 29:59


    Let's talking about the ending to Dolores Claiborne! Write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 240-The Ending Of Gerald's Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 49:11


    Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I examine the ending to Gerald's Game as well as discuss Dark, the OA and Kill Creek by Scott Thomas. 

    Episode 239-The Ending of Needful Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 25:57


    This one's a doozy! Here's a novel that is darkly comedic that has a wild ending. Do I personally like this ending? Is it objectively good? Is it too wild? Find out this week on the Stephen King Cast! If you have any thoughts, write in to stephenkingcast@yahoo.com   

    Episode 238-The Ending of The Waste Lands

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 17:32


    I love an opportunity to discuss Dark Tower books! Today, I examine the conclusion to The Waste Lands! Does it hold up? Find out! Write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 237-The Ending of The Dark Half

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 31:00


    The sparrows are flying again! Check out all my thoughts on the end of The Dark Half. 

    Episode 236-The Ending of The Tommyknockers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 19:48


    This is an interesting one to pull apart. The book is a wild, fun mess. Does it make the ending objectively good or objectively bad? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast! Write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 235-The Ending of Misery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 24:51


    Welcome back! In today's episode, I discuss the ending of Misery. Let me know all of your thoughts by writing into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com and if you have any time on your hands, a review on iTunes would be greatly appreciated! 

    Episode 234-Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 52:14


    I'm back! I'm alive! No need to worry about things. This week, I read some listener e-mail and then give a list of book recommendations of the books that I've been consuming since quarantine. Stay safe, and if you have any thoughts/questions, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

    Episode 233-The Ending of The Drawing of the Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 16:28


    Welcome back! In this episode, I get right into it to discuss the conclusion to The Drawing of the Three. If you have a free minute on your hands, head on over to iTunes to leave a review, and if you have any thoughts, write to me at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Thanks, everyone!

    Episode 232-The Ending of It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 27:44


    Let's talk about the ending of It. How does it hold up? If you have any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com and if you have any spare time, a review on iTunes would be greatly appreciated!

    It, Part Three (Re-Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 74:18


    Welcome back, everyone! Here is the 3rd part to my original It review in preparation for my analysis on the conclusion of the book. If you have any questions or comments, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com and as always, if you have a few minutes on your hands, a review on iTunes would be greatly appreciated!

    It, Part Two (Re-Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 53:20


    In preparation for my examination on the conclusion to King's ultimate thesis on horror, I decided to re-release my multi-part analysis of the book. If you have any thoughts on all things King, please write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com and if you have any spare time on your hands, a review on iTunes would help out immensely! 

    It, Part One (re-release)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 81:45


    Welcome back everyone. To prepare everyone for next week's examination of the conclusion of IT, I figured I'd re-release my multi-part review of King's ultimate statement on horror. If you have any thoughts on the conclusion to It (or anything involving Stephen King) hit me up at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com And if you have any spare time on your hands, a review would really help me out! Stay safe and away from those sewers!

    Re-release: IT, part One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 81:45


    Welcome back everyone. To prepare everyone for next week's examination of the conclusion of IT, I figured I'd re-release my multi-part review of King's ultimate statement on horror. If you have any thoughts on the conclusion to It (or anything involving Stephen King) hit me up at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com And if you have any spare time on your hands, a review would really help me out! Stay safe and away from those sewers!

    Episode 231-The Ending of Eyes of the Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 20:08


    This is an interesting one. If you remember my review of The Eyes of the Dragon, I'm not the world's biggest fan, so how does my subjectivity affect my objectivity towards the ending? Find out here! And as always, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com to share all of your Stephen King thoughts!

    Episode 230-If It Bleeds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 74:10


    Welcome back for another analysis of a brand spankin' new Stephen King publication, this time the 2020 novella collection If It Bleeds.  Please write in at anytime to stephenkingcast@yahoo.com 

    Episode 229-The Ending of The Talisman (And Revival Movie News)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 31:24


    In this week's episode, I discuss the conclusion to The Talisman while discussing my excitement for the recent news that Mike Flanagan will be directing an adaptation of Revival. For any thoughts on Stephen King, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com and as always, if you have a spare minute on your hands, leave a review on iTunes. Thanks, everyone!

    Episode 228-The Ending of Pet Sematary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 37:58


    As endings go, this one is BLEAK! So let's debate whether bleak=good on this installment as I continue to examine the conclusions of King's books to determine whether or not he deserves his reputation for not being able to end his books. 

    Episode 227-The Ending of Christine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 27:59


    Hop on in and take this episode for a spin. Let's see how we feel about the ending to Christine! 

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