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Join hosts Tadd and Peter for in-depth discussion and analysis of Stephen King's Magnum Opus The Dark Tower series. Explore the Novels, comics, upcoming film/TV adaptations, and all things Dark Tower. Join in on both the Round Table Discussions covering the entire series, as well as the Book Club where each book is systematically read, analyzed and discussed in order from the first line to the last. Come let's Palaver Gunslinger!
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Dark Tower Radio is the Stephen King podcast for all things that serve the Beam. Join our Ka-Tet as we explore and discuss Stephen King's Dark Tower Series and the many worlds of the Stephen King Universe. Everything from news, books, comics, to the tv/film adaptations no level of the Tower is off limits to these gunslingers. For those who have not read the Dark Tower series or who may be on the journey for the first time please be wary of spoilers. Long days and pleasant nights.
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Tower Junkies is a podcast celebrating the work of Stephen King hosted by two lifelong Constant Readers. We do non-spoiler and spoiler reviews of King's published work and take a critical look at his film and television adaptations as well. We also discuss the latest King news and check-in with each other on our ongoing King obsessions. It's the podcast where all things serve the King. Presented by ObsessiveViewer.com
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The Stephen King Boo! Club

Stephen Indrisano and Phoenix Crockett

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Phoenix Crockett and Stephen Indrisano are on a journey to read, evaluate, and report back on every Stephen King best-selling novel. We give you the hottest analysis, puns, trivia, wisdom, and, if you're lucky, musical numbers. The Stephen King Boo! Club is a comedy-review book club that you can read along with at your own pace, or just listen to without reading!
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After our comprehensive coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock in it's premiere season and our very detailed Stephen King retrospectives, we are extremely excited to be heading back to Castle Rock for season 2. The arrival of Annie Wilkes is sure to be a Cockadodee fun time, filled with lot's of Misery. So join us, as we have a drink at The Mellow Tiger and discuss all the goings on in Castle Rock and Jerusalem's Lot.
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In the latest Book Club Tadd and Peter they join Roland and the boys as they go an investigate and "count" one Thinny as well as get the lay of the land of Eyebolt Canyon. Susan is "gifted" a horse she used to own from the Mayor, and she trades clandestine notes with Alain and Cuthbert about meeting with Roland at Citgo for an important matter, but…
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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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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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In the latest Book Club Tadd and Peter follow up with Susan and Roland in their meeting as they begin to kiss and Susan says they must keep it secret and not see each other anymore. Avery and his deputies discuss their thoughts on the boys. Roland returns to camp and Alain doubts his strategy and finds a distinctive hair on him, and finally we see …
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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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In the latest Round Table Tadd and Peter first remember Scott Wampler, as well as dive into some news including a bunch of Flanagan news, speculation, and hopes. As well as some Bill Skarsgård news, The Long Walk is filming, The Monkey, and Shawshank preps to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. Engage with the show by Email or Social Media! Check the w…
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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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Hile! Constant Readers, it's once again Stephen King publication day which is a international holidays for us Constant Readers. Today King released his new short story collection "You like it Darker" and joining me to mark this special holiday is our friend from 19th edition Paul Michael Kane. We give our thoughts on the what to expect and our exci…
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In the latest Book Club Tadd and Peter find Sheemie delivering flowers to Susan's door and getting close to Cordelia's suspicions but is more clever than we may have given him credit for. Then we see Susan read the note that came with the flowers and ponders over how to respond and finally decided no and passes a note to Sheemie in town to tell Wil…
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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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In the latest Round Table some maybe discouraging news on Flanagan, Edgar Wright has his Running Man, a fire at The Overlook, and Keifer Sutherland talks bullying on Stand By Me. Then Tadd and Peter have a fun Palaver topic, build your own Ka-Tet from the entire King Universe for your own journey to The Dark Tower. Engage with the show by Email or …
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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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In the latest Book Club Tadd and Peter deal with the fallout of the Showdown. First Avery brings the two groups together and forces them to make peace, then we see Eldred dealing with Depape on the road back to their camp, and on the other side we see our Boys talk about how they see the so-called truce, then we get into the aftermath of the bigges…
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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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In the latest Round Table Tadd and Peter talk about various news including Maturin now being a real turtle, Life of Chuck, The Monkey, Carrie (and King's career) hitting its 50th Anniversary, a Netflix show that seems like a modern take on Misery but is a true story, and talk about the March Insanity that was and looking ahead at 2025! Engage with …
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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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Finally the Book Club has reached the DTP Voted Best Dark Tower Moment THE SHOWDOWN AT THE TRAVELLER'S REST!!! What more needs to be said, this section goes from the beginning of the Sheemie accident to Sheemie running out into the arms of Sheriff Avery who was coming in. Engage with the show by Email or Social Media! Subscribe on YouTube to join i…
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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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In the latest Round Table Tadd looks at the latest comments by Mike Flanagan regarding The Dark Tower, also speculates on a cryptic tweet from King, Nikolaj Arcel finally breaks his silence on The Dark Tower movie, a potential third Dead Zone Adaptation, David Dastmalchian talks vaguely about his next King project with Rob Savage, and few other new…
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In this episode, I welcome Kim C from The Year of Underrated Stephen King back to the show for reviews of two of Stephen King’s short fiction offerings: Nona (Skeleton Crew) and The Gingerbread Girl (Just After Sunset)! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer. Timestamps Show Start – 0…
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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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In the latest Round Table Tadd talks about Holly getting an adaptation, Blumhouse making The Stanley even more scary, King castings that could have been, King and Spielberg almost working together multiple times, and in the Palaver section talks a bit about who needs who in Roland's Tet, and of course the reveal of the 2024 March Insanity Fan Vote …
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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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In the latest Book Club Tadd follows Roland and his young friends into the party at Mayor's house, meet some of the ranchers, Roland meets Susan for the first time again, later he talks to some ranchers to get an idea of how many horses they have and he finds out Susan's situation. Also the Mayor and his inner circle talk after the meeting about th…
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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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In the first Book Club of 2024 Tadd dives into the aftermath of the enchanted meeting on the road as Susan returns home and is questioned by her Aunt and later when she goes to bed and has trouble sleeping. Also Jonas and the Big Coffin Hunters have spies who saw Roland and his Tet coming into town, and Roland and his Tet meet Sheriff Avery and lat…
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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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In the first Round Table of 2024 Tadd dives through the news including Carla Gugino saying she has talked to Flanagan about The Dark Tower, as well as an article with an interesting dreamcasting of Flanagan Family memebers, bad news for From a Buick 8, leaked set footage from the Salem's Lot film, heartwarming King moments, and a reminder for March…
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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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In the 2023 Year End Bash Tadd covers some news including the end of the Dollar Babies program, Henry Thomas wanting a part in Flanagan's Dark Tower, Frank Darabont possibly returning to directing, how the late Norman Lear saved Stand By Me, The Overlook....er Stanley Hotel has been sold, Holly wins an Award, and 10 fan theories about King films. A…
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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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In the final Book Club of 2023 Tadd joins Susan on her walk back from Rhea's hut where she encounters a young man named Will Dearborn and it is an electric meeting. We then follow Will back to his camp and he discusses a bit with Cuthbert... or Arthur. Engage with the show by Email or Social Media! Subscribe on YouTube to join in for live streams o…
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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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