Episodes
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Other Worlds Than These
Right here and now, let's flip back into the Territories one last time. Step through a door to Mid-World to say goodbye to once boyhood hero, Jack Sawyer, as he makes his way across a familiar yet strange land to save all of existence. As our writer approaches the end of his road, and with us...
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Mike Flanagan's Carrie, Episode 3
Let's continue to examine Mike Flanagan's Carrie. Featuring a scene new to Carrie's story, we see what it would be like for our telekenetic teenager to go to a party. And Flanagan plays against expectation. Rather than giving us a girl who is out of her depth in a social setting for more bullying...
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Mike Flanagan's Carrie, Episode 2
When adapting a 50 year story so ingrained into our shared pop cultural consciousness, you have to begin with "Why?" This is the question that Mike Flanagan asked himself and answered with an exploration of the dangers facing our children in a modern world. Updating the threat of bullying to a…
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Mike Flanagan's Carrie, Episode 1
When adapting a 50 year story so ingrained into our shared pop cultural consciousness, you have to begin with "Why?" This is the question that Mike Flanagan asked himself and answered with an exploration of the dangers facing our children in a modern world. Updating the threat of bullying to a…
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New Episode-Lisey's Story (Episodes 5-8)
Welp. That was something. I wanted to love it, I really did. And unfortunately, I found myself falling into the same frustrations that plagued me while reading it. With all of that being said, one thing you can't take away from this show is how beautiful it looks. Truly. For all of my criticisms,...
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Carrie, Other Worlds Than These, Oh My!
What a time to be a Stephen King fan! In a few days, we will celebrate our fandom with the one, two punch of Mike Flanagan's updated retelling of Carrie followed immediately by the final chapter of King and Straub's Talisman trilogy, Other Worlds Than These, which is not only a goodbye to Jack...
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New Episode-Lisey's Story (Episodes 1-4)
Here, I examine the first four episodes of the Apple's adaptation of King's most personal work. Longtime listeners will remember that this is a novel I could never connect with, so I was very curious to see if an adaptation would do the same thing for the story what the Mr. Mercedes adaptation…
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New Episode-The Outsider (The Finale, Revisited)
In 2020, when The Outsider first premiered, I recorded a review of the conclusion of The Outsider. In the years that have past, I have a different perspective on its ending. In this episode, I challenge my previous self's criticisms and praise the way the story wrapped up and the series as a whole.
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New Episode-The Outsider (Episodes 8-9)
I continue my analysis of HBO's masterpiece, this time focusing my attention on the brilliance of Ben Mendelsohn's performance as Ralph Anderson.
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New Episode-The Outsider (Episodes 5-7)
In 2020, HBO gave us one of King's adaptations and one of television's most gripping mini series. Stacked with talent and a story woven with delicious writing, we were treated to deeply human story that showed our characters struggle with the unbelievable qualities of the case they're tasked with...
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The Mist (Season 1, Episodes 4-10)
Ahhh, The Mist. It's no surprise that they decided to make a television show considering the impact from the movie, which is still considered to have one of the most divisive and gut punching endings from any movie in history. On paper, there's a lot to squeeze from an expanded television show...
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New Episode-Mr. Mercedes (Season 3, Episodes 6-10)
In this episode, we say goodbye the Finders Keepers crew. Does the John Rothstein plot wrap up nicely? Does it feel like a fitting ending for our characters? Join me in saying goodbye to this criminally underdiscussed adaptation.
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New Episode-Mr. Mercedes (Season 3, Episodes 1-5)
Pulling from the second novel, Finder's Keepers, as the source material for this season, we pick up with Bill and company as they explore the legal and emotional fallout from Lou's execution of Brady Hartsfield while simultaneously dealing with the investigation of the murder of famed local…
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New Episode-Mr. Mercedes-Season 2 (Episodes 6-10)
Welcome back to another episode breaking down the final 5 episodes of the second season of Mr. Mercedes. We start to deviate from the text as it barrels towards a true conclusion for the conflicts that have been bubbling for two seasons. Does it land? How does it compare to the books? Find out…
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New Episode-Mr. Mercedes, Season 2 (Episodes 1-5)
In this episode, I dive back into David E. Kelly's wonderful adaptation of a book series that I had struggled with. But watching this show continues to blow me away. The steady hands on the wheel, one hand by Kelly and the other by legendary TV director, Jack Bender, keep this show on the road.…
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New Episode-Big Driver (2011)
In this episode, I read some listener e-mails, address some feedback and discuss why you've been hearing ads on the podcast and the promotion of the Patreon feed. I thought that you should all get a peek behind the curtain, and I wanted to be as transparent as possible. With all of that out of…
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Bonus Episode: Westeros, Game of Thrones and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
Hello, everyone! I know that I didn't put out a new episode last week, but I still wanted to make sure that you had something from me, so in this episode, you get a full, free episode that I recorded earlier this year. With HBO's House of the Dragon having just returned, I thought it was...
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Mick Garris' Bag of Bones (2011)
Mick Garris is back with another Stephen King adaptation. Starring James Bond himself as the chambray-shirt wearing best selling novelist who investigates a 100 year old mystery while grieving the recent death of his wife. The novel is a slow burn rumination on loss, heartbreak and the ghosts we...
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Let's Get Ready For Interview With The Vampire!
In 1976, Anne Rice forever changed the vampire with the publication of Interview With The Vampire. Injected with romanticism, passion, sexuality, queer relationships and religious existentialism, this novel kicked off a franchise that is still going today. And of course, it introduced one of…
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Sample Episode-Dean Koontz's Winter Moon
This episode is an introduction to a larger exploration occurring over on Patreon. "Ladies and gentlemen, at long last I am diving into the bibliography of one of Stephen King's most prolific contemporaries, the legendary Dean Koontz. In the horror heyday of the 80s and 90s, you could count on…
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Sample Episode-The Mandalorian and Grogu
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars crashed and burned its sequel trilogy with a final installment that created doubt for the future of the franchise. However, at that same time, a little show called The Mandalorian had taken the pop cultural world by storm, and the inclusion of...
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Sample Episode-Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen
Hello, everyone! I just wanted to provide this mini-bonus episode. I fill you in on what's occurring over on the Patreon page (www.patreon.com/stephenkingcast) and provide the first ten minutes of the near 2 hour review of Haley Z. Boston's (not the Duffer Brothers') Something Very Bad Is Going…
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Announcement Episode
Hi, everyone! I just wanted to keep you all in the loop with a big announcement regarding this podcast!
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New Episode-The Storm of the Century (1999)
In this episode, with a new introduction, I talk about the strength of this story and my disappointment that it wasn't a novel first as well as the impact of the character of Andre Linoge. As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into…
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New Episode-The Langoliers (ABC TV Mini Series)
This was a fun one to revisit. The movie is atrocious, but it's a fun romp! As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into [email protected] Follow on Bluesky, Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King…
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New Episode-Mick Garris' The Stand, Part 2
As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into [email protected] Follow on Bluesky, Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com
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New Episode-Mick Garris' The Stand (ABC Mini Series)
In 1994, Mick Garris had the unenviable task of bringing one of King's most beloved novels to life on ABC. People tuned in to watch it, and it certainly remained faithful to the text, but does that make for a good adaptation? Find out this week in The Stephen Kingcast! During my original review…
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New Episode-IT, The ABC TV Mini Series (1990)
In this episode, I review the classic ABC TV mini series and begin by placing it within the context of the more recent interpretation of the material and character of Pennywise with the It: Chapter One and Chapter Two movies along with It: Welcome To Derry. At the original time of this recording,...
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New Episode-Tobe Hooper's Salem Lot (1979)
Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast. As I continue to explore King's adapted televised works, I re-examine the seminal 1979 Salem's Lot two part TV movie. The original review was published in the early fall of 2014, and in this updated and expanded examination, I provide an additional half hour…
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Announcement
Hello, everyone! Here is an announcement regarding the status of the Stephen Kingcast. From upcoming episodes, to the re-organization of old episodes, to the new website and . . . a Patreon page. . .take a listen to learn about the future of the Stephen Kingcast! As always, write in at...
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New Episode-The Monkey (2025)
In this episode, I talk about how Osgood Perkins' The Monkey was my favorite moviegoing experience of 2025 and how it successfully managed to become the best Stephen King content of the year, in a year that included The Long Walk, The Life of Chuck, Never Flinch, It: Welcome To Derry and The...
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Episode 299-Bonus Episode
Happy New Year, everyone! One thing I've been grateful for this year is the opportunity to discover new authors I haven't been familiar with. In this episode, I share my joy of the works of Andrew Van Wey, Keith Rosson, JH Markert, Marcus Kliewer, Nat Cassidy and Philip Fracassi. I fell in love...
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Episode 298-Never Flinch
Don't Flinch! My review is here! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com
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Episode 298-Bonus Episode
Hello, everyone and Happy Holidays! In this bonus episode, I share 4 wonderful spooky cartoons that you can watch as a family!
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Episode 297-You Like It Darker
I'm back because HE'S back with a new collection of short stories. I review each one of them and rank them in order of appreciation. Grab a flashlight and join me for You Like It Darker! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay...
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Episode 296-Holly
It's a Christmas Miracle! I'm back to talk about King's later book, Holly. Enjoy! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com
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Episode 295-Gwendy's Final Task
Welcome back, everyone! In this week's final episode, I discuss the nature of fan service, give my thoughts on the totality of Gwendy's Final Task, and then focus in on the ending of Gwendy's Final Task. If you have any thoughts, please head on over to [email protected], and leave a…
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Episode 294-Fairy Tale
Here it is, everyone! I'm so happy to dive into the Well of the Worlds to give you my review of Stephen King's latest! It's a wonderful story about magic, the lengths you'll go for your love of a dog, and a fairy tale world worthy of standing alongside the Territories and Mid-World. As always,...
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Episode 292-Later
Here's my review of Later! A boy who can speak to the dead. A killer from beyond the grave. And the return of Ritual of CHUD. What's not to love? As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things...
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Episode 291-Bonus Episode
Originally published on July 17, 2020, I provided a number of book recommendations to help get everyone through the pandemic. Original description: "I'm back! I'm alive! No need to worry about things. This week, I read some listener e-mail and then give a list of book recommendations of the books...
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Episode 290-Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck (2025)
We contain multitudes. It's a beautiful message, wonderfully explored by Mike Flanagan in his latest adaptation of a King story. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at...
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Episode 288-If It Bleeds
Welcome back for another analysis of a brand spankin' new Stephen King publication, this time the 2020 novella collection If It Bleeds. Please write in at anytime to [email protected] As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky....
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Episode 284-The Institute
Welcome back! This week, I discuss the recent trailer for The Outsider, preview Castle Rock season 2, discuss my thoughts on The Stand casting, quickly review In The Tall Grass, read some listener e-mails and finish up with an in-depth review of The Institute. As always, write in at...
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Episode 283-Bonus Episode
Please note that this was originally published on June 25, 2019. Original description: "I'm alive! For real! And I'm back to give my thoughts on the It: Chapter 2 Trailer, the Doctor Sleep Trailer, Amazon's Dark Tower series, Hulu's Eyes of the Dragon announcement, and The Stand casting." As...
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Episode 282-Bonus Episode
Please note that this was originally published on February 18, 2019. Hello all! Welcome to this week's episode. I have a big announcement to drop. But first, I share some listener e-mail, some iTunes reviews, discuss my general thoughts on The Outsider and quickly share my experience with Doctor...
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Episode 281-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 2
Welcome back! In this easy, breezy ep, I turn my thoughts towards episode 2 of Castle Rock, Season 2. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com
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Episode 280-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 1
I heard there was a new season of a Stephen King show floating about the world. I wanted to talk about it! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com
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Episode 279-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 10
Here we are at the conclusion of Castle Rock? Did it live up to expectations? What did it all mean? What were Thomason and Shaw playing at this entire time? Tune into this episode to find out! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky....
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Episode 278-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 9
There are other worlds than these. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com
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Episode 277-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 8
Things have begun to spiral out of control within this sleepy little berg. Thankfully that makes for thrilling television! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at...