Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books

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Every other week, Jay Russo and Sean McGurr discuss the characters, connections, and deeper meanings of Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower. Primary attention will be paid to the books, but we anticipate talking about related Dark Tower comic books, novels, and short stories.

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    The Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books is a must-listen for any Stephen King fan. As someone who recently delved into the world of Stephen King books, I was searching for a podcast that could accompany my reading journey. This podcast exceeded my expectations and provided the perfect company as I made my way through King's novels.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the genuine laughter and humor that emanates from the hosts. The discussions are not only insightful but also incredibly entertaining. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times during each episode. Additionally, the analysis of King's works is superb. The hosts delve deep into the themes, characters, and subtext of each book, presenting fresh perspectives and ideas that I had never considered before.

    Furthermore, I appreciate how this podcast covers not only The Dark Tower series but also King's other works. It offers a comprehensive exploration of King's universe, allowing listeners to discover connections between different books and gain a deeper understanding of his overarching themes.

    However, there were some minor drawbacks to this podcast. Occasionally, I found myself disagreeing with the hosts' opinions or interpretations, which led me to talk back to my car radio as if they could hear me. This may say more about me than it does about them, but it does highlight their relatable and engaging style that draws in listeners and makes them feel like friends.

    In conclusion, The Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books is an incredibly fun podcast that provides insightful analysis alongside laughs and camaraderie. Whether you're a die-hard Dark Tower fan or simply enjoy exploring Stephen King's vast literary universe, this podcast will be an enjoyable companion on your journey through his books. Give it a listen and get ready to say "true" while diving into the world of King with these two fantastic hosts.



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    Ep. 156 The Talisman, Part 3, chapters 27-33 and Interlude

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 45:34


    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 3, “A Collision of Worlds,” chapters 27-33, and Interlude. Introduction (00:00) The power of storytelling (01:31) A collision of worlds (11:37) Late world building (22:41) Dark Tower Thinnies (28:58) Yuck-King It Up (30:07) Fun Stuff (34:13) Other Worlds Than … Continue reading Ep. 156 The Talisman, Part 3, chapters 27-33 and Interlude →

    Bonus Episode 45 – “The Cat From Hell” (Patreon Clip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 0:56


    A 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 38:52


    In 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 →

    Hiatus Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 1:23


    Greetings, constant listeners! Thank you so much for listening to our show. You may have noticed we have missed our regularly scheduled publish dates. Everything is OK, but there has been a lot going on in our personal lives. So, we are going to take a hiatus. We have all the Talisman episodes recorded and … Continue reading Hiatus Announcement →

    Ep. 154 The Talisman, Part 2, chapters 14-19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 39:55


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 37:32


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 36:37


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 34:54


    In 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 1:17


    A 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 42:52


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 48:34


    In 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 1:38


    A 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 48:12


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 48:16


    In 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 1:09


    A 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 34:08


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 37:49


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 49:04


    In 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 1:26


    A 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 1:18


    A 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.

    Hiatus Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 1:38


    Greetings, constant listeners! We are giving you a heads up that we will be taking a short hiatus. The show will return, so stay subscribed to the feed and all of our social media for updates. While we're on hiatus, we'll be planning which books, movies, tv, and other related materials to cover next. So … Continue reading Hiatus Announcement →

    Bonus Episode 38 – Doctor Sleep (2019 movie) (Patreon Clip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 1:20


    A 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”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 34:24


    In 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 1:06


    A 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”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 42:35


    In 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”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 37:33


    In 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 1:04


    A 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 1:07


    A 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”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 45:38


    In 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”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 27:30


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 46:42


    In 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”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 49:21


    In 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”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 40:06


    In 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 1:24


    A 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 1:19


    A 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 43:11


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 42:21


    In 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”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 35:51


    In 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”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 54:23


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 37:36


    In 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 1:18


    A 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.

    Bonus Episode 31 – “The Green Mile” Movie (Patreon Clip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 1:59


    A 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 43:15


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 36:41


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 43:04


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 40:29


    In 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 1:47


    A 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 55:11


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 35:40


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 40:37


    In 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 49:06


    In 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 →

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