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As one of the fastest growing podcasts in New England 'Abstract Transmissions' is an amalgam of comedy and perspective. Meanwhile offering gripping stories of triumph, informational topics and a little of something for everyone. No biases, planned questions or conversations. Just real dialogue with real people because point of view is important but conversation is everything.
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Alright folks... here's the deal. This audio sucks. I mean it super sucks. Things went wrong with the recording of the live episode and what you are essentially listening to is an iPhone that was slammed down on a table near the stage. It's not great, but it's all we have. We thought for a while about just not releasing this but at the end of the d…
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This week we're taking a look at the Hulu adaptation 11.22.63. It's a show! With James Franco! It's....not great. But also not bad? I dunno. .I probably wouldn't go back in time to prevent it from being made. Probably Next week, it's new book time. We'll be reading the first two chapters of Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes. Check out the show schedule: …
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This week we take one final look at 11/22/63! We chat about our problems with the novel and if we were perhaps just focusing on the wrong things. Then... mailbag time! Next week, we're taking a look at the 2016 Hulu adaptation 11.22.63 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us o…
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This week we finally reach the end of Stephen King's 11/22/63. Jake heads back to the future and finds out that saving Kennedy didn't work out the way he thought it would and has to make a difficult choice. Discussion Question: Mailbag time! Send us your questions! Next week, it's our overview episode as we take one last look at 11/22/63 Check out …
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This week we finally reach the titular 11/22/63 as Jake and Sadie scramble to make it to Dealey Plaza with time to prevent the JFK assassination. We're chatting about chapters 26-28! Discussion Question: Would you sacrifice your life to go back in time and save JFK? Next week, 11/22/63 concludes as we finish the novel! Check out the show schedule: …
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It's been one week since Matt, Scott, and 150 listeners all headed up to Bangor for the first Kingslingers Live! We thought we'd sit down and chat about the experience for a bit! Next week we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming as 11/22/63 continues with chapters 26-28 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merc…
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Hey folks! Matt and I are on our way to Bangor right now and as such we couldn't prep, record, and edit an episode this week. We wanted to leave you with something anyway, so here's our episode recorded in January where we watched and discussed the first two episodes of Hulu's Castle Rock TV series. It's pretty good! Next week you'll hopefully get …
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This week: Jake finally comes clean with Sadie and resolves to take out Oswald. But unfortunately, our hero's gambling finally catches up with him. We're chatting about chapters 23-25 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question: Was Jake overly harsh to George De Morenschildt & Jennifer Caltrop? Why? Next week, 11/22/63 continues with chapters …
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Things are moving faster now as Jake finally gets to 1963 and the job that awaits him there. Unfortuantely the Obdurant past has something else in mind as Sadie gets a visit from an old friend. We're chatting about chapters 19-22 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question: What is your favorite Rear Window-esque moment where you observe a char…
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This week we temporarily shift from a love story to Historical Fiction as Jake begins his actual mission. Finally. We're chatting about chapters 17 and 18 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question: This book turns towards historical fiction more than it has in a while. What's your favorite historical fiction story? Next week, 11/22/63 continu…
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This week: the rise and fall of Sadie and Jake. Jadie? Sake? Jadie. We're chatting about chapters 14-16 of Stephen King's 11/22/63! Discussion Question: In honor of the disastrous end (for now) of Jake and Sadie's relationship, what is your favorite fictional relationship that we witness crash and burn? (We're not talking tragic, star-crossed doome…
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It's been 5 weeks, but Jake FINALLY gets to Dallas....and then immediately leaves it. We're chatting about chapters 12 and 13 of Stephen King's 11/22/63. This episode has everything! Jodie, Sadie, Dumb Gamling...e! Discussion Question: King mentions a few Great American Novel candidates in this week's reading (The Catcher in the Rye & Of Mice and M…
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This week 11/22/63 continues as we discuss chapters 9-11 of the novel. After successfully proving he can change the past, Jake heads back into 1958 to begin Operation Lee Harvey Suckswald. But first, he's got some business to take care of in Derry. Discussion Question: Jake places a pretty huge bet in this chapter. What's your favorite bet made in …
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This week 11/22/63 continues as we chat about chapters 7 and 8 of the novel. Jake settles into life in Derry and executes Operation Kill Frank! Discussion Question: The past is obdurate, but it’s not the only thing. What are some other things you’d describe as Obdurate in Stephen King’s works (or heck, elsewhere??) Next week, 11/22/63 continues wit…
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This week 11/22/63 continues as Jake heads back into 1958 and to the wonderful, beautiful Derry, Maine! We're chatting about chapters 5 and 6 of the novel! Discussion Question: King not only brings us back to Derry, but delivers a love letter to two of his favorite characters from IT. What’s your favorite instance of an author returning to his (or …
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This week, we're on the way to Dallas Texas circa 1963 as we begin our journey through the 2010s with Stephen King's 11/22/63! We meet our main character and learn the rules of time travel as we chat about the prologue through chapter 4 of the novel. Discussion Question: We're a big fan of time travel here. What is your favorite time travel story? …
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We are so thrilled to be once again joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast for our overview discussion of the underrated gem that is Duma Key. It's another extra-long episode as we spend upwards of 90 minutes chatting with Kim about why this book is so underappreciated, debate if the ending is hopeful or depressing, and p…
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The end is here! We chat about chapter 18 through the ending of Stephen King's Duma Key as the mystery of the Key and Perce is revealed. We chat about the sad, shocking ending and Matt's struggle with it. Discussion Question: Mailbag time! Send us your questions! Next week, Our Duma Key overview episode with special guest Kim C. Check out the show …
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Heads up people, this is a sad one. We're covering chapters 15-17 of Stephen King's Duma Key, which include many deaths and a trip to the south end of the isle. Discussion Question: It's a two-fer! What is your favorite creepy overgrown possibly haunted house? What is your favorite "sidepiece" monster (aka a monster in a story that's not the main m…
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This week we're on part 5 of our 8-part series discussing Stephen King's Duma Key! Edgar's art show has arrived at last and with it his entire family! It's a joyous happy moment interrupted by a sudden tragic death. Perse is awake and Edgar might be the only one who can stop her. Discussion Question: In a classic King move, Stephen heavily foreshad…
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This week everything seems to be coming up Edgar as he prepares for his guest lecture and art show with help from Wireman and PAM!!!! Also, Elizabeth's past seems ready to catch up with all of us. We're chatting about How to Draw a Picture (VI) - How to Draw a Picture (VII) of Stephen King's Duma Key! Discussion Question: Edgar absolutely kills it …
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This week we continue our time on Duma Key as we read chapters 8 through 10. Edgar flexes his new painting powers by murdering a murderer and saving a friend. We feel pretty good about all this, but should we!? Discussion Question: Wireman Goes West and Girl with Ship are described in such beautiful, exquisite detail that we can’t help but want to …
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It's Wireman time! This week on the show we continue our coverage of Stephen King's Duma Key by discussing the book from How to Draw a Picture (III) through Chapter 7! Edgar finally meets the oft referenced Wireman and the owner of Duma Key, the mysterious Elizabeth. Also, Matt really hates Pam Discussion Question: One week in and Wireman is alread…
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This week, it's new book week as we head down to sunny Florida with our pick for King's 2000s: Duma Key. We read and discussed through chapter 3 of the novel this week! Discussion Question: Duma Key is very clearly King's take on a Gothic novel. What is your favorite Gothic story? Next week, Duma Key continues with How to Draw a Picture (III) throu…
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This week, we wrap up our coverage of Desperation and King's 1990s by taking a look at Richard Bachman's The Regulators, a weird little book that becomes fascinating when compared to it's sister novel. Next week: We begin Stephen King's Duma Key! We'll be reading through Chapter 3! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH…
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This week we take a look at the movie adaptation of Desperation! It's... alright Next week: The Regulators are heading to Poplar St. and we're coming along for the ride... Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kings…
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This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Desperation! We chat about why the book is a whole lot of fun, but has some glaring flaws and of course...more religion talk. Then we answer your questions! Next week: We take a look at the Desperation movie! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.my…
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This week we reach the end of Stephen King's Desperation as we discuss Part 4, Chapter 4 through the end of the book. David brings Johnny back to the side of God, only for the cruel diety to demand one final sacrifice. God is cruel. God is love. God is...both? Next week: It's an overview episode for Desperation! That means it's mailbag time! Send u…
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This week the end begins as we cover chapters 1 through 3 of Part 4 of Stephen King's Desperation. David returns to instruct the group on what happened in Desperation and what they need to do next, but Johnny resists the call of God and runs off on his own. Meanwhile, Mary finds herself in a gross situation. Discussion Question: Johnny kinda sucks …
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This week, after Audrey's surprising heel turn, the group scrambles to protect David, their lord and savior. Meanwhile, the prayboy confronts a mysterious messanger from God who gives him his purpose: Serve him. We're chatting about Chapters 4 and 5 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation. Discussion Question: In honor of Audrey Wyler, what is your…
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Hey folks! We're off this week for the Christmas holiday, but we wanted to give you something! Here's an episode of our Patreon bonus podcast Other Levels of the Tower taking a look at the 1983 adaptation of King's Cujo! We'll be back in the new year to continue with the 1990's and King's Desperation. Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.co…
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This week, our characters make it to The American West as we cover Chapters 1-3 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation. David does a miracle and Audrey and Tom fills us in on the China Pit. Discussion Question: The Audrey reveal this week was so fun. What's your favorite "this good guy is actually a bad guy" reveals in storytelling? We're off for …
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This week, things are heating up in Desperation, Nevada as the sexy wolf statue makes it triumphant return. Also, our characters head to the movies! We're chatting about Part 2, Chapters 3-5 of Stephen King's Desperation! Discussion Question: We talked this week about how the bathroom of a crusty old theater is perhaps Tom Billingsly’s church. What…
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This week part two of Stephen King's Desperation begins as we cover chapters 1 and 2! Steve and Cynthia discover what happened to the Desperation Mining Corporation and David uses the power of God to escape! BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Discussion Question: King tends to make biblical references/allusions a lot, especially in Despera…
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This week on the show we continue our journey to Desperation, Nevada as we read chapters 4 and 5 of Part 1. We spend some time with the delightful Steve Ames and Cynthia Smith as they make their way towards Desperation and the missing Johnny. Then we catch up with David Carver's journey to find his cruel god. Discussion Question: Desert animals are…
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week, we're thankful to begin a new book. We start our series on Stephen King's Desperation with chapters 1 through 3. We meet the lovable scamp that is the as-of-yet-unnamed Desperation PD officer and three groups of people he's bringing to his one-coyote town (actually there are many, many coyotes). Discussion Qu…
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After 19 episodes we conclude our coverage of Stephen King's It with the 2019 adaptation It Chapter Two. Yikes. Next week! We move into the 1990s and begin Stephen King's Desperation chapters 1-3. Tour Packages are sold out, but tickets to our live event are still available: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule: https:…
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We're back with another It adaptation! This week we take a look at the 2017 feature film! Next week: It: Chapter 2. Oh boy... TICKETS FOR KINGSLINGERS LIVE IN BANGOR GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16TH AT NOON EST. GET DETAILS HERE: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingerslive Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us …
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This week we take a look at the 1990 made for TV adaptation of Stephen King's It. It's good! But also bad. But also good!? I dunno man. It was TV in the 90s, who knows?? Next week we take a look at the 2017 film adaptation of It! Interested in coming to Bangor with us next summer? Check out all the details here: https://doofmedia.com/kingslingersli…
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On this extra-long episode, we are joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King podcast to chat about our overall feelings on Stephen King's It! We talk about what exactly makes this book so special, muse on memory, and of course debate the necessity of that one scene. Then Matt and Scott answer a bunch of your mailbag questions. Make …
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At long last we've reached the end! This week we chat about Chapters 22 through the Epilogue of Stephen King's It. We talk about the perfect beauty of this books ending and of course...THAT scene. Next week: We'll be joined by Kim C. from the Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast to chat about It as a whole. Also, it is mailbag time! Send in your…
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We're back! After a couple weeks off we're back to finish up Stephen King's It. This week, we chat about chapters 20 and 21 as the losers, both young and old, enter It's lair. Discussion Question: In honor of our surprise visit into the mind of It itself, what is the coolest/most interesting peak into the head of the previously unknowable monster/e…
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This week, after 3 months we move into the final part of Stephen King's It. We're chatting about Chapter 19 of the novel! It's a long one! Discussion Question: Who is your favorite extremely pathetic villian? We'll be taking the next two week off for baby Daly's birth. We'll be back on October 12th with Chapters 20 and 21 of It! Check out the show …
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This week we reach the end of part 4 of Stephen King's It. Ben takes center stage and tells the group about their encounter with It in the Neibolt Street house. Then, our penultimate interlude has us learn the story of the Silver Dollar, and the unusual murder that occurred there. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURV…
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Eddie and Beverly take center stage as we read chapters 16 and 17 of Stephen King's It. Eddie tells the story of his broken arm whhich leads to him finally standing up to his mother. And Bev. Well... she has quite the experience too. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangor…
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This week, the Losers build a clubhouse and then get super high! We see the arrival of It, which is definitly not a space alien. We're chatting about Chapters 14 and 15 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: What is your…
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This week a whole bunch of stuff happens, but it all culminates with one of the most epic rockfights ever rockfightened. We're chatting about chapters 12 - 13 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: What is your favorite …
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This week the losers take a trip down memory lane as they tour around Derry's hottest landmarks. We're chatting about chapter 11 of Stephen King's It! ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: What is your favorite moment of a character acting u…
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They say you can never go home again, but The Loser's Club finds themselves returning to Derry after decades as we discuss Chapter 10 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW: https://doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey*** Discussion Question: Select one of your favorite characters in ficti…
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As we wrap up Part 2 of Stephen King's It we spend time with the only female loser of the group as Bev deals with a bloody bathroom. Then, another Mike Hanlon interview with the burning of The Black Spot. We're discussing Chapter 9 and Derry: The Second Interlude Discussion Question: Who is your favorite female character in a predominantly male ens…
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