Podcast appearances and mentions of Peter Straub

OpGCD Live! #36 -An occult and/or Esoteric Review of "Ghost Story" - w/Cosmic Peach & Jon How did author Peter Straub know initiate details of the Yonkers /Westchester County cult activity of the Son of Sam cult & the Process in 1978?Peter Straub appears to have inserted those cult details into his novel “Ghost Story”, written at the very same time of the prosecution of David Berkowitz.Your host Double J along with Cosmic Peach & Jon Mitchell unpack this esoteric understanding of the 1981 film adaptation of “Ghost Story”.Also discussed Jon Mitchell's latest blog posts & on-going research of Westchester cult activity - building upon the investigation of author Maury Terry & “The Ultimate Evil”.Anyhow folk of the interwebs…enjoy the occult and/or esoteric review of “Ghost Story” with Cosmic Peach & Jon Mitchell.MitchellLinks for Jon - https://jonathandm.substack.com/https://www.amazon.com/Before-Son-Sam-Submerged-History-ebook/dp/B084ZYVM3JLink for Julia - https://linktr.ee/cosmiccpeachescosmiccpeaches@gmail.comLinks for JJ - https://linktr.ee/operationgcd

Der St. Galler Staatsanwalt Peter Straub befindet mit seiner Fachkommission über Lockerungen im Strafvollzug bei strittigen Fällen. Das Gremium studiert alle Akten des jeweiligen Falles. Auch Gutachten und Therapieberichte zählen dazu. Trotz allen Abwägens bleibe ein Restrisiko bestehen, so Straub. Weitere Thema: · Untersuchung entlastet Aufsichtsbehörden im Fall der Privatschule Domino Servite · Blechverarbeiter Schlegel in Goldach Konkurs · Neue Thurgauer Gesundheitsstrategie mit Fokus Digitales · Interview Reto Bleiker, neuer Geschäftsführer des Eidgenössischen Schwingverbandes

Stephen Kings andra samarbete med Peter Straub är Talismanen-uppföljaren Black House (Svarta huset), där vi återser Jack Sawyer, drygt tjugo år senare. Han är nu polis och ska utreda en serie otäcka försvinnanden kopplade till en dåre som går under namnet The Fisherman. Lever boken upp till sin föregångare? 

Colin suggests we form a secret society to tell a Ghost Story (1981), an adaptation of Peter Straub's novel about a 50 year old secret that binds together a group of elderly men in a snowy small town in New England, played by some of Hollywood's legendary stars, including Fred Astaire and John Houseman. Listen as we pay tribute to makeup artist Dick Smith, talk about sexy ghosts, and tell each other ghost stories on this week's exciting episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, the guys kick things off by diving into a lively discussion about Joe's recent completion of the thrilling adventure game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This cinematic experience has left Joe buzzing with excitement, as he shares his thoughts on the game's intricate plot, stunning visuals, and the nostalgic elements that are a hallmark of the Indiana Jones franchise. Following this, Cody chimes in with his own cinematic journey, recounting his decision to rewatch the critically acclaimed science fiction film Interstellar. This leads to a fascinating conversation about the varying quality of content available on AppleTV compared to other streaming platforms, as they analyze the differences in production values, storytelling techniques, and overall viewer engagement that each platform offers. As the conversation unfolds, Joe drops a surprising piece of news on Cody: Cillian Murphy, known for his captivating performances, will not be reprising his role in the highly anticipated first installment of the new 28 Years Later movie trilogy. This revelation sparks a spirited debate about the implications of casting decisions in film franchises and how they can impact audience expectations and the overall narrative arc. The guys then pivot to an intriguing topic that has been on the minds of many film enthusiasts: the conspicuous absence of news regarding a new James Bond movie since MGM's acquisition by Amazon. They explore the potential reasons behind this silence, considering the complexities of studio politics, the impact of the pandemic on film production schedules, and the shifting landscape of cinematic storytelling in a post-pandemic world. In an unexpected twist, Cody leads Joe down an exciting new path that delves into the expansive universe of The Dark Tower series, which has captivated readers for decades. This discussion seamlessly transitions into a conversation about Stephen King's collaboration with Peter Straub on the novel Black House. They dissect the themes, characters, and the intricate connections to the broader mythology that King has crafted throughout his works. To wrap up the episode on a thought-provoking note, Cody shares insights about another of Stephen King's gripping novels, The Long Walk. He elaborates on the novel's dystopian themes, its exploration of human endurance, and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters. This closing discussion leaves listeners with much to ponder about the nature of storytelling and the profound impact of King's literary contributions.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy

Son of Sam, Maury Terry, The Ultimate Evil, Terry's Son of Sam theory, the Oculists, Yonkers, Harry Harnash, locations used by the cult, Untermeyer Park, the transformation of the Yonkers cult during the 1970s, the Process Church of the Final Judgment, members of the cult, Susan Conway, the Carr family's actual name, the criminal activities of the cult, "The Purge," Invasion of the Blood Farmers, Peter Straub, Ghost StoryMusic by: Keith Allen Dennishttps://keithallendennis.bandcamp.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Heather Gunnell returns to the show to discuss 1981's supernatural horror film "Ghost Story" directed by John Irvin and based on the 1979 novel by Peter Straub. They talk about how this is a great horror movie for winter, the tradition of telling ghost stories, and revelations of town elite thematically being more relevant now than ever. They also get into unnecessary character inclusions, Peter Straub's reaction to the movie, the effectiveness of the ghost, and many other aspects of the movie. Derek will take you places you've never been. Aaron will show you things that you have never seen, and Heather will see the life run out of you. Heather's links! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/patchworkwitch.bsky.social Etsy: thepatchworkwitch.etsy.com Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/patchworkwitch Instagram: @patchworkwitchquilts TikTok: @patchworkwitch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatchworkWitch We are on PodBean, Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Goodpods, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio and CastBox. Please rate, review, subscribe, and share our show. Also, check out our Spotify Music playlist, links on our Twitter and Podbean page. Our socials are on Bluesky and Facebook and Twitter @WatchIfYouDare

This week we have a look at the 1981 horror film Ghost Story directed by John Irvin.  This is Episode #448! Ghost Story is a 1981 American supernatural horror film directed by John Irvin and starring Fred Astaire, Melvyn Douglas, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., John Houseman, Craig Wasson, and Alice Krige. Based on the 1979 novel of the same name by Peter Straub, it follows a group of elderly businessmen in New England who gather to recount their involvement in a woman's death decades prior when one of them suspects her ghost has been haunting him.Ghost Story was the final film for Astaire and Fairbanks, the final completed film for Douglas and the first film to feature Michael O'Neill. The film was shot in Woodstock, Vermont; Saratoga Springs, New York; and at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. Ghost Story was released in the United States on December 18, 1981.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.

On today's very Beer Thursday, your tricky traversers of tantalizing topics tackle a terrific tale told by the talented Stephen King in his new book of short stories terrifyingly titled "You Like It Darker." So sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and enjoy the dulcet tones of your two favorite talented bastards as they discuss "Two Talented Bastids" on this 249th round! Your support on the Beer Thursday Patreon page is invaluable to us and helps us continue bringing you these thrilling episodes! At the $10 level, the next 18 Great Human Beings will gain access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group. Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting app: Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Spine-Tingling Tales & Beer: Delving into Stephen King's Creepy Chronicles In this frighteningly fun round of Beer Thursday, hosts Jay and Shayne embark on a spooky journey through Stephen King's haunting world. They delve into King's latest short stories, especially "Two Talented Bastards," narrated intriguingly by Will Patton. The dastardly duo also discusses King's potential trilogy with Peter Straub's notes, the eerie "Talisman" and "Black House," and compare "The Shining" to its sequel, "Doctor Sleep," while applauding Mike Flanagan's adaptations. They marvel at the recent "It" movies and unveil "Always Holly." Prepare for spine-chilling tales, ghastly good puns, playful banter, and a tribute toast that will make you raise your glass. Join them for a scream-worthy episode packed with Stephen King references and spooky banter that just might keep you on the edge of your seat!

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including how Marvel and DC lost their Super Hero trademark, the elite college students that can't read books, and publishing made perfect. Then, stick around for a chat with Richard Chizmar! RICHARD CHIZMAR is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Amazon, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author. He is the co-author (with Stephen King) of the bestselling novella, Gwendy's Button Box and the founder/publisher of Cemetery Dance magazine and the Cemetery Dance Publications book imprint. He has edited more than 35 anthologies and his short fiction has appeared in dozens of publications, including multiple editions of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories. He has won two World Fantasy awards, four International Horror Guild awards, and the HWA's Board of Trustee's award. Chizmar (in collaboration with Johnathon Schaech) has also written screenplays and teleplays for United Artists, Sony Screen Gems, Lions Gate, Showtime, NBC, and many other companies. He has adapted the works of many bestselling authors including Stephen King, Peter Straub, and Bentley Little. Chizmar is also the creator/writer of the online website, Stephen King Revisited. His fourth short story collection, The Long Way Home, was published in 2019. With Brian Freeman, Chizmar is co-editor of the acclaimed Dark Screams horror anthology series published by Random House imprint, Hydra. His latest book, The Girl on the Porch, was released in hardcover by Subterranean Press, and Widow's Point, a chilling novella about a haunted lighthouse written with his son, W.H. Chizmar, was recently adapted into a feature film. Chizmar's work has been translated into more than fifteen languages throughout the world, and he has appeared at numerous conferences as a writing instructor, guest speaker, panelist, and guest of honor. You can follow Richard Chizmar on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also check out the Richard Chizmar Fan Page set up by his readers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

Ein psychisch kranker Täter hat mutmasslich im unbegleiteten Ausgang eine Frau getötet. Er hatte schon vor zehn Jahren zwei Menschen umgebracht und wurde verurteilt. Was ist schiefgelaufen? Wie funktionieren die Therapiekonzepte für gefährliche Straftäter? Wird zu viel therapiert und zu wenig weggesperrt? Mit Barbara Lüthi diskutieren: – Marc Graf, Forensischer Psychiater, ehemaliger Chefarzt und Direktor der Klinik für Forensik PKU Basel; – Sabine Uhlmann, Leiterin des kantonalen Straf- und Massnahmenvollzug Basel Stadt; – Marianne Heer, ehemalige Richterin; – Matthias Bregy, Fraktionschef Die Mitte; – Josef Sachs, ehemaliger Chefarzt Forensik der Psychiatrischen Dienste Aargau; und – Peter Straub, Leitender Staatsanwalt im Kanton St. Gallen, Präsident der Fachkommission zur Beurteilung der Gemeingefährlichkeit.

On this episode we get Peter in the studio for this one but first we get his bow sighted in on the gu range and man hear all about on this eposide.  This was a great time with him we chat about fighting (mma), archery, business, and life you all will enjoy this one! Cheers! @Peterstraubmma @gu_unfiltered_

Based on the 1979 novel of the same name by Peter Straub, it follows a group of elderly businessmen in New England who gather to recount their involvement in a woman's death decades prior when one of them suspects her ghost has been haunting him

Ten years ago, on a bit of a whim, I invited bassist Will Lee to come over to my home studio in Brooklyn to do an interview with me for a new project I was starting: a podcast. A year or two earlier, my friend Michael Fusco-Straub had turned me on to Marc Maron's WTF podcast, and I was totally hooked on the concept of casual long form interviews among peers. At the time Maron spoke almost exclusively to comics, and I thought there might be a space for something similar but focused on music. Although I didn't have any real experience as a journalist or a broadcaster, I knew I could do it. In fact, maybe more than anything else I've ever done professionally, it was the most natural decision I can ever remember making.  But the format was a bit of a mystery. Who was I supposed to be? An expert on music? A friend of my guests? I thought maybe we would perform together. Or maybe they would demonstrate something. Or maybe it would be a document of the local scene in New York - in the early episodes I asked my guests “where are you coming from today” and “where are you going after this”. Actually, those are pretty good questions. Maybe I should go back to asking them again.  I spent a month futzing with my Will Lee interview, carefully editing each pause and “um”, working and reworking the introduction. I designed a crude logo based on a Google Earth image of my house in Park Slope, and built a website on Squarespace.  I posted the episode and sent an email to my friends to explain the new project. I wrote:  Since moving to New York nine years ago, I have tossed around the idea of conducting informal interviews with musicians in my studio when they come in to record. Over the years so many great players and singers have shared tremendous insights and history with me, and it seemed like such a missed opportunity not to record it. Of course, everything changes when the “red light” is on, so the question for me became how to maintain that same level of spontaneity and candor in a somewhat more formal setting. Then I sat nervously with a pit in my stomach, not knowing what I had just done. Would anyone like it? Would anyone care? Was I any good at it?  Ten years and 268 episodes later, I continue to refine, to tweak and futz, to agonize and scramble to the finish line every time. As I write these words it is 12:30am, and I sit in my darkened studio - essentially an extension of my bedroom - with my wife, Amanda asleep just a few feet away, and our daughter asleep in the next room. That is to say that The Third Story has become an extension not only of my life, but of my entire household. Fortunately the initial nausea has passed but it has been replaced by a constant sense of urgency to get the next episode finished.  I have also developed a style, an unstructured but intentional approach to talking to people, in search of a narrative thread in each journey, an attempt to get somewhere together. Sometimes it's more technical, sometimes it's more esoteric, sometimes it's personal. There is no real theme to the show, and there is no real dogma. If it's interesting to me, the hope is that it will be interesting to others too.  The good news about an ongoing show like this one is that there's always another episode to make, so you can never get too precious about any of them because there will be more. The bad news is the same as the good news: no matter how much time you spend on one episode, or how good it was, you still have to make another one, and you're probably already behind schedule. The project has become a way of moving through both space and time for me. It provides a kind of structure when I travel - nearly everywhere I have gone over the last decade, I have returned home with at least one interview.  Whether talking to Gabriela Quintero in Mexico, Jorge Drexler in Spain, Madeleine Peyroux in Paris, Butch Vig in Los Angeles, Howard Levy in Chicago, David Garibaldi in Oakland, David Maraniss in Madison, or Jack Stratton in Cleveland, the interviews have provided purpose to my movement through the world.  I have traveled specifically to cover jazz festivals like Copenhagen, Newport, Montreal and Umbria, and chronicled my own tours too. I have used the platform to mark the passage of time and significant events along the way. From The 2016 and 2020 Elections to the Covid outbreak, from my 45th birthday to my father's 80th, from the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris to memorializing lost friends like Tommy LiPuma, Clyde Stubblefield, Tim Luntzel or Richie Cole.  I have captured both first and final conversations with some remarkable people. I did the first long form interview with Jacob Collier in his house in London in 2014, and the last long form interview with Creed Taylor in his New York apartment 2015. Interviews with Peter Straub, Howard Becker, Clifford Irving, George Wein and Al Schmitt now live on as part of their legacies.  While The Third Story has never become what you might call “popular” it has become kind of a cult show. I continue to be astounded when I meet someone who knows the show. It happens more often than I expect, and I have made more than a few real meaningful friendships that way too.  When several years ago I was invited to publish my episodes on All About Jazz, I knew I was making credible content. When in 2022 I was asked to partner with WBGO Studios, it was an acknowledgement that I was on the right path, and when we won a Signal Award in 2023 I was further encouraged.  By the way, my logo was eventually redesigned by a real graphic designer, Michael Fusco-Straub (the same guy who turned me on to Marc Maron to begin with). Last month, on another whim, I called Will Lee again to see if he would like to meet up for a reunion and to help me celebrate my tenth anniversary. When I first talked to Will for episode one, he was still performing nightly on The Late Show with David Letterman and we talked about his career as one of the most recorded bassists in history, his early education, playing on Letterman, his solo projects… the kind of general overview conversation that has come to loosely define what I do here. This time was more casual and more conversational. We sat on the couch in his Manhattan apartment and traded quips, and I managed to gently extract some new information from him.  Then I asked my wife, Amanda, to join me to help process this anniversary in more domestic terms: how does it look and feel to live with someone who is constantly in the process of mining another life story for content and making podcast episodes? What are the similarities between her career as a yoga teacher and mine as a… whatever I am? What do raising a child and producing a podcast have in common? It was extremely entertaining, as is usually the case when Amanda joins me on the show.  At the risk of getting too sentimental, I will simply say that making The Third Story is one of the great privileges and joys of my life, I am grateful to all of the extraordinary people who have shared their stories with me, and I am even more grateful to you for listening to it. www.third-story.com www.patreon.com/thirdstorypodcast www.wbgo.org/studios www.leosidran.substack.com  

Dickens said that Christmas Eve was a time for ghost stories, and who am I to argue? It is my show though, so I get to pick the ghost story – and I picked Peter Straub's classic novel of the name. A tale of old men with horror in their youths, seductive evil and a town besieged by winter and… worse things. It's a slippery beast though, this novel. So to really help pin it down, I needed help. I called and help came, in the form of Alan Baxter (author of Sallow Bend, The Gulp and many more), Lauren Bolger (Kill Radio) and John Langan, whose novel, The Fisherman, continues what I think is Straub's American gothic legacy.  We talk about the book in granular detail – it's monsters, it's politics, it's storytelling and, of course, it's ghosts. It's about as jolly a time as you can have talking about ancient evil visiting small towns. But enough about Santa. Light the fire, pour a drink, enjoy! You've earned it. Support Talking Scared on Patreon Visit the Talking Scared site Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

The film of this week is Full Circle aka The Haunting of Julia (1977). From Wikipedia: “Full Circle, released in the United States as The Haunting of Julia,[4] is a 1977 supernatural horror film directed by Richard Loncraine, and starring Mia Farrow and Keir Dullea. Based on the novel Julia by the American writer Peter Straub, it is the first film realization of one of his books, and follows a woman who, after the death of her daughter, finds herself haunted by the vengeful ghost of a young girl in her new home.” But first! This week Drusilla does emotional and manual labor. She fixed her car like Stephanie Zanone in Grease 2! Also discussed: Whammy! Analog, the possibility of Bloodhaus screenings, Blood Feast! Dead Ringers, Exorcist III, Ganja & Hess, People Under the Stairs, Twins of Evil, Happiness, The Fall, and more. Josh watched The Boogeyman (1980). Finally, the kids discuss Clue (1985). Here's the oral history of Clue's success Josh mentioned. House of Psychotic Women, Liquid Sky, The Changeling, Don't Look Now, Bunny Lake is Missing, Shock Treatment, Repo Man, Streetwise, Out of the Blue, and more. NEXT WEEK: The Haunted Palace (1963)Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.comDrusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/ Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkelJoshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel 

Stephen King's new novel, “Holly,” is his sixth book to feature the private investigator Holly Gibney, who made her debut as a mousy side character in the 2014 novel “Mr. Mercedes” and has become more complicated and interesting with each subsequent appearance. King appears on the podcast this week to tell the host Gilbert Cruz about Holly's hold on his imagination and the ways she overlaps with parts of his own personality. Along the way, he also tells a dad joke, remembers his friend Peter Straub, and discusses his views on writing and life.Also on this episode, Cruz talks with Joumana Khatib about some of the month's most anticipated new titles. Here are the books discussed in this week's September preview:“The Fraud,” by Zadie Smith“Elon Musk,” by Walter Isaacson“The Iliad,” by Homer. Translated by Emily Wilson“Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier,” by Marisa Meltzer“Land of Milk and Honey,” by C. Pam Zhang“American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15,” by Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson

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This week we turn to one of our Necrophone recommendations.  Mike H and Mike S go dig into 1981's Ghost Story, a classic featuring and all star cast based on the eponymous novel by Peter Straub.   Intro:     “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Fall from Grace” – Morbid Angel

One of Stephen King's early forays into fantasy was 1982's The Talisman, which he co-wrote with celebrated genre author Peter Straub. The story focuses on a young boy who embarks on a cross-country (and cross-reality) quest to save his dying mother by obtaining a magical talisman that could very well cure his mother and save a parallel world also at risk of falling apart. 

Die Haute Route von Chamonix nach Zermatt ist eine der härtesten Hochtouren der Alpen. 80 Kilometer im Schnee, 7000 Höhenmeter im steilen Gebirge – Olympiasiegerin Dominique Gisin und ihre ehemalige Teamkollegin Fränzi Aufdenblatten wagen sich mit fünf weiteren Abenteurern auf diese einmalige Reise. Seit vier Tagen ist die Gruppe auf der Haute Route unterwegs, und nun ist Leiden angesagt: Über zehn Stunden dauert die Tour. Sie kämpfen mit der Hitze entlang des Teilstückes am Lac des Dix, das sich zieht. Auch erste Blessuren machen sich bemerkbar: Die kaufmännische Angestellte Carmen Giezendanner wird von schmerzenden Blasen geplagt. Peter Straub hingegen, der Heilpädagoge, der mutiger sein will, wächst über sich hinaus. Mit der schnellen Gruppe erreicht er das Etappenziel, die Cabane des Dix. Der Held jedoch ist der 72-jährige Paul Zeller, der in eine Spalte rutscht, weiterkämpft, und seine Tochter Yolanda bei seiner Ankunft in der Hütte zu Tränen rührt. Die zweitletzte Etappe ist die Königsetappe und führt das Team auf das Dach der Tour, die Pigne d'Arolla. Das Wetter wird stürmisch, die Temperaturen sinken. Die beiden Bergführer David Fasel und Ralf Weber teilen die Gruppe auf, um sie sicher über das vereiste Steilstück vor dem Gipfel zu führen. Was zu dem Zeitpunkt niemand weiss: Zwei Tage später, an derselben Stelle, in einem Sturm, erfrieren sieben Menschen und sterben. So nah liegen in der Natur Leben und Tod beieinander. Im Bivouac des Bouqetins, einer kleinen Hütte über dem Gletscher, die nicht bewirtet ist, verbringt die Gruppe die letzte Nacht, weg vom Rummel der grossen Hütten. All die gemeinsamen Erlebnisse haben sie nahe zusammengebracht. In der Bergwelt haben sie Höhen und Tiefen voneinander kennengelernt. Noch einmal reflektieren sie die Woche und denken darüber nach, was sich in dieser Zeit für sie verändert hat: persönlich, emotional, nah und ehrlich. Und dann, nach sechs Tagen, 80 Kilometern und 7000 Höhenmetern haben sie ihr Ziel vor Augen – das Matterhorn. Eine zusammengeschweisste Gruppe, die als Fremde gestartet und durch die Erlebnisse in den Bergen zu Freunden geworden sind.

Die Haute Route von Chamonix nach Zermatt ist eine der härtesten Hochtouren der Alpen. 80 Kilometer im Schnee, 7000 Höhenmeter im steilen Gebirge – Olympiasiegerin Dominique Gisin und ihre ehemalige Teamkollegin Fränzi Aufdenblatten wagen sich mit fünf weiteren Abenteurern auf diese einmalige Reise. Sieben Personen erfüllen sich einen langgehegten Traum: Die ehemaligen Skirennfahrerinnen Dominique Gisin und Fränzi Aufdenblatten sowie der CEO der Allianz-Versicherung in der Schweiz, ein Heilpädagoge, eine kaufmännische Angestellte und eine alleinerziehende Mutter mit ihrem Vater bilden eine verschworene Gruppe. Sie wollen die klassische Haute Route von Chamonix nach Zermatt begehen. Keiner von ihnen ist Tourenprofi, die wenigsten waren je eine Woche auf einer Hochtour in den Bergen unterwegs – auf über 3000 Metern über Meer kommen alle an die eigenen Grenzen. Dominique Gisin und Fränzi Aufdenblatten hoffen, in dieser Woche eine Auszeit von ihren Verpflichtungen im Beruf und den Veranstaltungen zu nehmen. «Einfach einmal an nichts zu denken», wie sie sagen. Severin Moser, 56-jähriger CEO der Versicherungsgesellschaft Allianz Suisse, verantwortlich für über 3500 Personen, hat extra Ferien genommen und fehlt daher an mehreren Meetings, um dabei zu sein. Er musste sich das Okay von seinen Vorgesetzten einholen und muss darauf vertrauen, dass in seiner Abwesenheit auch ohne ihn die richtigen Entscheide gefällt werden. Peter Straub, 56, ist Heilpädagoge. 30 Jahre lang hat er an der gleichen Schule unterrichtet – nun hat er gekündigt und will sich selbständig machen. «Ich will mutiger werden», meint er. Und dazu gehört auch der Entscheid, die Haute Route in Angriff zu nehmen. Paul Zeller ist 72 Jahre alt und hat die Haute Route vor 50 Jahren schon einmal begangen. Nun will er die die Tour noch einmal machen, wahrscheinlich zum letzten Mal. Mit dabei ist auch seine Tochter Yolanda Marmet, 41. Sie ist seit drei Jahren alleinerziehende Mutter und arbeitet zu 60 Prozent als Hauwirtschaftslehrerin. Zeit für sich hat sie selten. Doch jetzt packt sie die Chance. Die Toggenburgerin Carmen Giezendanner, 31, ist kaufmännische Angestellte. Ihre Mutter ist erst vor einiger Zeit an Krebs gestorben. Carmen hat sie bis zu ihrem Tod begleitet. Erst danach begann Carmen mit dem Tourenskifahren, denn die Mutter hatte ihr die Tourenski vererbt. Sie will herausfinden, was sie daran fasziniert hatte und warum ihr die Berge so wichtig waren. Die Haute Route ist für Carmen auch eine Tour in Gedenken an ihre verstorbene Mutter. Mit dabei ist auch der Freiburger Bergführer David Fasel. Die dreiteilige Serie «Abenteuer Alpen – Die Skitour des Lebens» entführt die Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer in die Alpenwelt der 4000er. Sie ist geprägt von steilen Aufstiegen mit Ski, Fell, Steigeisen und Pickel, Abseilen, langen Traversen und Abfahrten. Tagestouren von sechs bis zehn Stunden sind die Regel. Die Gruppe trägt ihr eigenes Gepäck von Hütte zu Hütte. «Abenteuer Alpen – Die Skitour des Lebens» ist eine Geschichte über Menschen, die als Gruppe zusammenwachsen, an ihre Grenzen kommen und diese gemeinsam überwinden.

This week, Jonathan and Gary talk with Kelly Link, whose new collection White Cat, Black Dog is already showing up on bestseller lists. It's her first themed collection, with each of the seven stories linked to a particular fairy tale. We also touch upon several writers whose work has been important to Kelly, including Joanna Russ, Peter Straub, M.R, James, Fritz Leiber, Nicola Griffith, and Shirley Jackson, and even chat a bit about being an author who's also a publisher (with Small Beer Press) and bookseller (with Book Moon), both co-owned and managed with Gavin J. Grant. We also discuss a few other things, including her highly anticipated forthcoming novel, The Book of Love.

Die Haute Route von Chamonix nach Zermatt ist eine der härtesten Hochtouren der Alpen. 80 Kilometer im Schnee, 7000 Höhenmeter im steilen Gebirge – Olympiasiegerin Dominique Gisin und ihre ehemalige Teamkollegin Fränzi Aufdenblatten wagen sich mit fünf weiteren Abenteurern auf diese einmalige Reise. Sieben Personen erfüllen sich einen langgehegten Traum: Die ehemaligen Skirennfahrerinnen Dominique Gisin und Fränzi Aufdenblatten sowie der CEO der Allianz-Versicherung in der Schweiz, ein Heilpädagoge, eine kaufmännische Angestellte und eine alleinerziehende Mutter mit ihrem Vater bilden eine verschworene Gruppe. Sie wollen die klassische Haute Route von Chamonix nach Zermatt begehen. Keiner von ihnen ist Tourenprofi, die wenigsten waren je eine Woche auf einer Hochtour in den Bergen unterwegs – auf über 3000 Metern über Meer kommen alle an die eigenen Grenzen. Dominique Gisin und Fränzi Aufdenblatten hoffen, in dieser Woche eine Auszeit von ihren Verpflichtungen im Beruf und den Veranstaltungen zu nehmen. «Einfach einmal an nichts zu denken», wie sie sagen. Severin Moser, 56-jähriger CEO der Versicherungsgesellschaft Allianz Suisse, verantwortlich für über 3500 Personen, hat extra Ferien genommen und fehlt daher an mehreren Meetings, um dabei zu sein. Er musste sich das Okay von seinen Vorgesetzten einholen und muss darauf vertrauen, dass in seiner Abwesenheit auch ohne ihn die richtigen Entscheide gefällt werden. Peter Straub, 56, ist Heilpädagoge. 30 Jahre lang hat er an der gleichen Schule unterrichtet – nun hat er gekündigt und will sich selbständig machen. «Ich will mutiger werden», meint er. Und dazu gehört auch der Entscheid, die Haute Route in Angriff zu nehmen. Paul Zeller ist 72 Jahre alt und hat die Haute Route vor 50 Jahren schon einmal begangen. Nun will er die die Tour noch einmal machen, wahrscheinlich zum letzten Mal. Mit dabei ist auch seine Tochter Yolanda Marmet, 41. Sie ist seit drei Jahren alleinerziehende Mutter und arbeitet zu 60 Prozent als Hauwirtschaftslehrerin. Zeit für sich hat sie selten. Doch jetzt packt sie die Chance. Die Toggenburgerin Carmen Giezendanner, 31, ist kaufmännische Angestellte. Ihre Mutter ist erst vor einiger Zeit an Krebs gestorben. Carmen hat sie bis zu ihrem Tod begleitet. Erst danach begann Carmen mit dem Tourenskifahren, denn die Mutter hatte ihr die Tourenski vererbt. Sie will herausfinden, was sie daran fasziniert hatte und warum ihr die Berge so wichtig waren. Die Haute Route ist für Carmen auch eine Tour in Gedenken an ihre verstorbene Mutter. Mit dabei ist auch der Freiburger Bergführer David Fasel. Die dreiteilige Serie «Abenteuer Alpen – Die Skitour des Lebens» entführt die Zuschauerinnen und Zuschauer in die Alpenwelt der 4000er. Sie ist geprägt von steilen Aufstiegen mit Ski, Fell, Steigeisen und Pickel, Abseilen, langen Traversen und Abfahrten. Tagestouren von sechs bis zehn Stunden sind die Regel. Die Gruppe trägt ihr eigenes Gepäck von Hütte zu Hütte. «Abenteuer Alpen – Die Skitour des Lebens» ist eine Geschichte über Menschen, die als Gruppe zusammenwachsen, an ihre Grenzen kommen und diese gemeinsam überwinden.

Happy Holidays! This week the vamps cover a 90s Spanish horror comedy that's set on Christmas. It's the hilarious Day of the Beast. From Wiki: "The Day of the Beast (Spanish: El día de la bestia) is a 1995 Spanish-Italian[1] black comedy film[2] with horror elements co-written and directed by Álex de la Iglesia and starring Álex Angulo, Armando De Razza and Santiago Segura. The plot concerns the unorthodox attempts of a Basque priest (Angulo) to avert the birth of the Antichrist in Madrid during Christmas Eve, teaming up with a metalhead (Segura) and an occult fraudster (De Razza). The film, marketed as "a satanic comedy",[3] was well received by critics and audiences in Spain, and sparked interest in the director's filmography and style of directing."Mentions: Happy birthday Joshua Conkel, Legend of Hell House, Ghost Story, Peter Straub, Los Angeles Christmas, the Broken Lizard oeuvre, 1970's Tales from the Crypt with Joan Collins, Dead of Night, Luis Bunuel, Frank Henenlotter, Heavy Metal, Airheads, Repo Man, The Omen, Basket Case, Delicatessen, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Almodóvar, Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, Alex Angulo, The Goonies, Adventures in Babysitting, Arrebato, Navajeros, El Pico, Colegas, Jamon Jamon, Anguish, Miracle Mile, Garth Merenghi's Dark Place, Los Espookys, Guy Fieri, Iron MaidenNEXT WEEK: City of the Dead (with a special guest)Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.com Drusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/ Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkel Joshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkelal 

Drew and Travis review the only two movies based on the novels of the late Peter Straub: 1981's Ghost Story, and 1977's Full Circle (a.k.a. The Haunting of Julia). TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Ghost Story 00:15:02 - Full Circle 00:44:34 - The Shelf 00:50:46 - Calls to Action 00:54:38 - Currently Consuming 01:08:57 - End SHOW LINKS Ghost Stories Ghost Story Julia V/H/S/99 Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Happy Halloween, book jerks! Starting our fourth annual spookfest, we're reading The Stepford Wives, which should actually be called The Stepford Husbands (they're the scary ones, after all, and credit to Amanda Davis for the appellation). We discuss Ira Levin's 1972 horror-satire to return to some familiar questions: what are husbands for? Why are neighbors such creeps? If you could make a robot wife, how big would you make her boobs? We reflect on genre, bourgeoisification, liberal feminism, and Sir Mix-a-Lot. We read the 2002 William Morrow reprint with introduction by Peter Straub. Check out Jennifer Rhee's The Robotic Imaginary: The Human and the Price of Dehumanized Labor for more on bots bots bots! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @betterreadpod, and email us nice things at betterreadpodcast@gmail.com. Find Tristan on Twitter @tjschweiger, Katie @katiekrywo, and Megan @tuslersaurus.

Peter Straub's 1979 novel Ghost Story is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of American horror writing, boasting Stephen King as one of the book's biggest fans. Jack and Kate dig into this tale of buried trauma and supernatural menace in a quest to see whether this classic of the genre meets their esoteric aesthetic expectations. Who's the asshole if your brother decides to marry your witchy ex-girlfriend? Why are women always preventing men from getting really comfy chairs? Is a sinus infection the secret hero of our tale? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of the podcast. BBfBP theme song by True Creature.  Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com You can discover where to get all the books featured on Bad Books for Bad People on our About Page.

For our next Graveside Picnic morsel, we sample the late horror master Peter Straub's Pork Pie Hat (from his collection, Interior Darkness). Part a coming of age tale, part bloody family drama, all of it a horror of family secrets that dare not be uncovered.

We continue our look at Peter Straub's work by discussing his novel The Talisman   The Know Fear Cast is hosted by Matt, Mel, and Lisa.   Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @knowfearcast or visit us on the web at www.knowfearcast.com. You can contact us via email at knowfearcast@gmail.com. We also have a new subreddit at www.reddit.com/r/knowfearcast.   If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/knowfearcast. Even a little bit makes a huge difference. Mixed and edited by Matt Theme Music by Nicholas Gasparini.

It's our Get Lit with All Of It radio celebration! We've spent the month reading the novel This Time Tomorrow from author Emma Straub. In light of the recent passing of her father, novelist Peter Straub, we've decided to celebrate on the radio this month, and to reair our original interview with Emma about the novel, which tells the story of a 40 year old woman who finds herself transported back to 1996, on her 16th birthday.

We begin our seventh season by taking an in-depth look at the master of horror, Peter Straub. In this episode, we discuss the book and its film adaptation Ghost Story   The Know Fear Cast is hosted by Matt, Mel, and Lisa.   Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @knowfearcast or visit us on the web at www.knowfearcast.com. You can contact us via email at knowfearcast@gmail.com. We also have a new subreddit at www.reddit.com/r/knowfearcast.   If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/knowfearcast. Even a little bit makes a huge difference. Mixed and edited by Matt Theme Music by Nicholas Gasparini.

In this special tribute show we look back and celebrate the dark and magical books of the late great Peter Straub who passed away earlier this month.  

Hile to the Extended Ka-Tet, in this episode Tadd and Peter cover a variety of things, including some non-spoilery reactions to Fairy Tale, The Stanley Hotel, Most googled King movies per state, Peter Straub passing away, and the big one Robin Furth's AMA on Reddit! Plus a few other things in the King-verse.    Engage with the show by Email or Social Media! Subscribe on YouTube to join in for live streams of the shows. Check the website at DarkTowerPalaver.com or Patreon at patreon.com/darktowerpalaver 

On this episode of The Writer and the Critic your hosts, Kirstyn McDermott and Ian Mond, spend a few minutes discussing the work of Peter Straub, who sadly passed away this month. Listeners might like to revisit Episode 17 in which Kirstyn and Ian, along with special guest Rob Shearman, discuss Straub's marvelously unsettling collection, Houses Without Doors. The books up for discussion this month are Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum [10:25] and Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield [34:00]. Kirstyn also highly recommends The Ghost Sequences by A.C. Wise from her new favourite small press, Undertow Publications. If you've skipped ahead to avoid spoilers, please come back at 108:20 for final remarks. Next month, the two books on the slab will be: January Fifteenth by Rachel Swirsky Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen Read ahead and join in the spoilerific fun!

Peter Straub was the best selling author of novels, short stories, novellas and essays. He passed away earlier this month at the age of 79. Peter started out with dreams of writing poetry and literary fiction. After publishing his first two novels, and two books of poetry, he finally asked himself the question that so many artists find themselves asking: how do I make a living at this? An agent suggested he try writing a “gothic novel”, advice that reoriented him for much of the rest of his career. His natural ability to write novels that, as he said, would be appealing to people who love Philip Roth and those who love Stephen King, connected with a huge audience that picked up what he was putting down over the course of many years.  But before he became a writer in earnest he was a jazz lover. He discovered jazz as a boy growing up in Milwaukee in the late 1950s. He gravitated toward Dave Brubeck & Paul Desmond, Clifford Brown, Bill Evans and Miles.  While the hip, swinging sounds of his favorite soloists followed him from stage to stage and page to page, there was something else that stayed with him as well: the darker moments of his childhood. A car accident that shaped his first years in school and left him alone and isolated in a body cast and a wheelchair, just as he was learning to read. He recovered, but it turned out to be a kind of catalyst for his career as a writer. And there was an even darker secret that he somehow managed to hide from even himself well into adulthood. In our conversation, originally recorded in 2017, we explored all of this. The through line of jazz and fiction, improvisation and writing, how the past stays with us into the present, and how watching his Norwegian farmer relatives taught him to write diligently. www.third-story.com www.wbgo.org/studios www.patreon.com/thirdstorypodcast

We cover a plethora of topics this episode including 3000 Years of Longing, Wishmaster movies, Westworld, Lightsabers, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Cobra Kai, Jaws in 3D, Downlowd: The Rise and Fall of Harry Knowles and Ain't It Cool News, strange Minecraft hobbies, Trek Nerf, state of the streamers according to Iger, casting news, D & Monty, Peter Straub, and more Hush. Jefe, what is a plethora? It's time for a GeekShock!

Charlie Puth took a sexy pic, a lot of artists are having to cancel tours, a 24 mph car race win, the Who's drummer died 44 years ago today, Tupac Shakur was shot 26 years ago today, Peter Straub died, Angelina Jolie is suing Brad Pitt, Mila Kunis is doing a Netflix thriller called Luckiest Girl Alive, there were no rolling blackouts so far, a shark attack kills an elderly lady on a cruise, things that were acceptable in 2002 but not today, and Vinnie reads your texts!

Lipids Update! Get up close and personal with ASCVD prevention and lipid management guidelines, including changes in the 2018 update, with our discussion with Dr. Erin Michos @erinmichos, preventive cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital! We review the background on the ASCVD risk calculator, basics of primary and secondary prevention, statins benefits and misconceptions, appropriate follow-up, cool things to look out for in the future, the deal with medications like aspirin and icosapent ethyl, among many other things! If that wasn't enough, Dr. Michos also goes over great ways to counsel patients on healthy living and when that darn statin is giving you the “muscle aches”! Get the original show notes here! Prior lipid episodes:  #37 Lipids, PCSK9, and ezetimibe: Lower is better. #10 Cholesterol, lipids, statins, fish oil. Become a Master Lipidologist. Sorry, no CME for this reboot episode, but claim CME for past episodes at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro Getting to know Dr. Erin Michos Picks of the Week*: Sparking Joy- concept for Marie Kondo (book and show), The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo; Shadowland, book by Peter Straub; The Crown, Netflix series; Catch and Kill, book by Ronan Farrow; Trick Mirror, essay collection by Jia Tolentino; Make it Stick, book by Brown, Roediger, and McDaniel Digging into ASCVD Risk Calculator Who should get 10 year ASCVD Risk assessment and what are the categories? How Dr. Michos discusses healthy lifestyle and “Primordial Prevention” What are “Risk Enhancing Factors”? Who should get biomarker testing vs CAC scoring? How Dr. Michos discusses statin therapy with her patients How to address risks of side effects Primary vs Secondary Prevention “What should my cholesterol be?” How often to follow-up labs? Differences between stain intensity How to manage side effects PCSK9 inhibitor discussion Aspirin, Fibrates and Icosapent Ethyl High Risk vs Stable ASCVD Take home points and the future Outro Credits Producers: Christopher Chiu MD FACP FAAP; Jasneet Devgun DO; Justin Berk MD MPH MBA; Beth Garbitelli MD Writers: Jasneet Devgun DO; Justin Berk MD MPH MBA Infographic: Beth “Garbs” Garbitelli MD Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB DipGUMed Hosts: Christopher Chiu MD FACP FAAP; Matthew Watto MD FACP; Paul Williams MD FACP    Editors: Emi Okamoto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Erin Michos MD MHS Sponsor: Better Help Visit BetterHelp.com/curb to 10% off your first month. Sponsor: Green Chef Go to GreenChef.com/curb135 and use code curb135 to get $135 off across five boxes and your first box ships free. Sponsor: Medmastery Listeners of this show can claim a 15% lifetime discount on any of their subscriptions. Just go to www.medmastery.com/curbsiders claim your discount and use the code curbsiders15.

This week we have one final chat about Stephen King and Peter Straub's Black House. We discuss how effective this grand duel author experiment was, what this book means, and how Jack is kind of an asshole.  Then, we answer a bunch of listener questions Next week, our coverage of The Stand begins with chapters 1-9! The Stand! It's here! 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 kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff 

This week we reach the end of Peter Straub and Stephen King's Black House as we discuss chapters 26 through the end of the book.  Note: We went so freaking long on this episode we made the call to read out your responses to this week's discussion question on next episode. Next week, our overview episode as we talk about Black House for one last time. Don't forget to send us your mailbag questions! 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 kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff 

Danse Macabre is a recurring feature of The Losers' Club that journeys through all the books that influenced Stephen King. (You know, as he listed in 1981's Danse Macabre. Ahem, hence the name of this series.) In the past, this feature has flipped through the pages of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, William Golding's Lord of the Flies, and Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes. Today, however, the Losers find themselves in Milburn, New York revisiting Peter Straub's chilly 1979 horror novel Ghost Story. Join Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, Ana Marie Cox, and Justin Gerber as they chart the rise and fall of the literary horror wave of the '70s, debate the MVP of the Chowder Society, point out the literary influences, connect the dots to King's Dominion, and share their own spine-tingling ghost stories.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Stephen King joins the Losers for an hour-long discussion chock full of insight and humor. Together, they discuss how he discovered the podcast, the roots behind this September's Fairy Tale, the status of his third book with Peter Straub, and a new novella with venomous fangs in a familiar story. Elsewhere, they also talk about transgressive horror, scatalogical humor, power chords, aging friendships, corgis, and why he hasn't gone soft.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The slippage in French Landing is really starting to get out of control as the Fisherman strikes again! We're discussing chapters 5-7 of Stephen King and Peter Straub's Black House. Discussion Question: Who is your favorite "cool" character in storytelling? Like...like The Fonz. That kind of cool.  Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 8-10 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 kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff 

New month, new book! This week the Kingslingers begin Peter Straub and Stephen King's Black House, covering chapters 1 and 2. We chat about the controversial tonal shift from The Talisman, Straub's purple prose and the divisive opening of this book. Discussion Question: What do you think of Black House's divisive opening? Does it work for you? Why or why not? Next week, our coverage of Black House continues with chapters 3 and 4 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 kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff 

Stephen King and Peter Straub's Black House is an odd duck, a behemoth of a sequel (to The Talisman) that's as grisly as it is hilarious. In this episode, the Losers grapple with the story's tonal irregularities and celebrate its unbridled nastiness. They also discuss its role as a narrative bridge in King's Dark Tower saga, and how its portrait of Mid-World dovetails with the fantasy world of The Talisman. Is its stark portrait of good and evil simplistic or subversive?Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Scott and Matt spend their final hours discussing Stephen King and Peter Straub's The Talisman. Topics include the ways in which the book worked and didn't, what The Territories actually are, and what an adaptation would look like. We also answer your mailbag questions! Next week, our coverage of Black House begins with the first two chapters of the novel! 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 kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff 

This week, we finally finish Peter Straub and Stephen King's The Talisman! We're chatting about chapters 45-47 and the Epilogue!  Discussion Question:  It's time for another mailbag! Send us your questions! Next week, we take one last look at The Talisman in our overview episode 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 kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff 

We talk about the 1984 novel, co-written with Peter Straub, The Talisman. Content warnings for this episode include: CW: racism, colonialism, terminal illness, homophobia, pedophilia and childhood sexual assault, physical assault, torture, ableism, crushing and dismemberment, animal death, drug abuse, insect infestation of the body. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Support this show on Patreon! Buy… Continue reading The Talisman