The Year of Underrated Stephen King

Happy 6th Anniversary to The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast! Life Has Been Life-ing, but We're Still So Happy to be Behind the Mic and Loving King's Work!Thank You to Everyone for Listening!Cheers to Six Amazing Years! Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will return soon!

Please Welcome the Stephen Chair in Literature at the University of Maine at Orono, Professor Caroline Bicks, to the TYOUSK Podcast! In this episode, Professor Bicks and I chat about her brand-new Nonfiction text, "Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King."We Discuss: -Professor Caroline's Road to Maine-Her First Stephen King Text-Shakespeare and the Stephen King Crossovers -The Archives & Original Drafts -Room 217 and The Sound of Pet Sematary-Constant Reader Interview Questions___________________________________More from Caroline Bicks:Caroline Bicks – Author (carolinebicks.com) The Everyday Shakespeare Podcast – Everyday ShakespeareInsta: @carolinebicksThreads: @carolinebicks ___________________________________Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will return soon!

"The Ice is Gonna Break!" Please Welcome Back to TYOUSK, My Stephen King Bestie and Host of Tower Junkies & Obsessive Viewer Podcasts, Matt Hurt! In this SPOILER-HEAVY Exploration of 1979's, The Dead Zone, Matt and I Discuss the Following: -Introductions and Matt's 2026 Thus Far-Personal History with the Dead Zone Novel -The 1983 Cronenberg Film Adaptation-Sarah Brecknell's Brazen Move-Greg Stillson and Modern-Day Politics-Vera Smith/Margaret White & Religious Zealotry More from Matt Hurt:Tower Junkies – A Stephen King Podcast – Presented by ObsessiveViewer.com (towerjunkiespod.com)The Obsessive Viewer – Film and TV Reviews and PodcastsAnthology – The Twilight Zone and Classic Sci-Fi Podcast | Presented by ObsessiveViewer.com (anthologypod.com)The Long Walk Walking Project | Collection from Obsessive Viewer Podcasts | 6 posts | PatreonObsessive Viewer Podcasts | PatreonInstagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will return soon!

IT. IS. FINISHED!For the First Time Ever, Kim C. Has Concluded Her 1st Dark Tower Journey!HEAVY DARK TOWER SPOILERS WITHIN! PLEASE BEWARE AND STAY AWAY IF YOU HAVEN'T READ ALL (7) BOOKS! Introduction: I DID IT! And I Loved This Novel DT 7 Strengths: - Meta Fiction Done Well-Kashoom: The Breaking of the Ka-Tet -The EndingDT 7 Characters: Mordred, Patrick Danville, Dandelow, The Tet Corporation, Fe/Fi/Fumalo, and Many More! DT 7 Criticism, Questions & Final Thoughts - What Do You Mean He's Dead Forever? -Villains Vanquished Too Quickly? ___________________________________Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will return soon!

Welcome Back, Colorado Horror Author, Kalvin Ellis to TYOUSK! Kalvin is My Constant Reader Champion to Take on The Hardest Stephen King Novel!? In this Episode We Discuss: - Kalvin's Personal History with Lisey's Story- The Non-Linear Narrative Style-Lisey as Wife/ Lisey as Hero- What is Booya Moon? What is the Pool? - Jim Dooley & The Long Boy- Who Should Read Lisey's Story?-The 2020 Apple TV Miniseries More from Kalvin Ellis: KalvinEllis.comInsta: @kalvinellis___________________Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with Dark Tower 7!

Farewell 2025 and Thank You for 20 Episodes!Let's Hand Out Some Awards!1. Best Hero2. Best Leading Lady3. Best Side Kick/Character in a Supporting Role4. Best Stephen King Film/TV Adaptation5. Best Villain6. Best Setting7. Best Youth8. Best Mythical/Monstrous Creature9. Best SK Animal10. Best Stephen King Title of 2025! Instagram/Threads: [email protected]/dansewithkimcEnd Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud) Kim C will be back in 2026!

"Survive and You Will Walk Away with a Billion Dollars..." I Watched Edgar Wright's, The Running Man (2025) and Had a Blast!-A Well-Balanced Future/Modern between Class Systems-Glen Powells Near NU-DI-TY! -Strong Source Material Connection-Whip-Fast Pacing and a Popcorn Thrill Ride-BONUS! Kim C's Top 10 Favorite King Film/TV Adaptations

"This ain't America... This is Derry." This is the Last & Final Double-Dip Episode where I showcase the Stephen King Film/TV coverage from The Danse Macabre with Kim C.In this episode, I Gingerly Peruse these Grocery Store Aisles for Things that Made me Smile, Hide Under a Pillow and Rage Against the Writers who Made a Decision that Left Kim C. PISSED OFF and Very Offended!Tune into the Kingslingers Podcast for Additional Unpacking of Episode 2 with the Great Scott Daly!SPOILERS HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE!Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with a Lisey's Story Re-Read!

Happy Halloween 2025, Constant Readers!Horror Fiction Hype Man, George Dunn from Georges Reads joins me for a Special Halloween Constant Reader Interview!In this Episode, George & I Discuss: -The Unmatched Love for the Boy & His Dog (that means Kojack!)-The Political Villains ARE THE WORST-What is Carrie Still Telling Us?-The Stephen King Ladies Who Should Get a Free Pass...-George's Undying Love of a 1979 Classic!-George's Favorite Non-King Horror Picks to Supplement Your Spooky Season! More from George Dunn@Instagram & Threads: GeorgesReadsPlease Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with a Lisey's Story Re-Read!

In this Double Dip Episode, I Twist the Lid Off the Pickle Jar to Explore a Few Areas from the IT: Welcome to Derry Pilot I Enjoyed! Tune into the Kingslingers Podcast on Thursday where I Discuss These Topics in Greater Detail with Host, Scott Daly! SPOILERS AHEAD! Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with a Constant Reader Interview!

Please Welcome First Generation Constant Reader & Stephen King Legend, Bev Vincent!In this episode, Bev Vincent & I Discuss: -The Most Epic Stephen King Memories -Legal Notepad Manna from Heaven-Lisey & Bag of Bones Love-Creepshow is a Winner-Bev's Road to the Dark Tower More from Bev Vincent... @Instagram & Threads: bev.vincentBevvincent.comPlease Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with Welcome to Derry!

Please Welcome Educator, Book Tok-er & BookStagrammer, Dr. Cody Vest to TYOUSK Podcast!In this episode, Dr. Cody & I Discuss: -Can the Long Walk Ever Be Taught in Schools? -Favorite King Creatures. -No Love for Rose the Hat. -Stephen King's Scariest. -Why IT is the Gift that Keeps on Giving... More from Dr. Cody Vest...Instagram & TikTok: @vestcodyPlease Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with Welcome to Derry!

"Walk or Die!" I Have Recently Returned from the Theater and Now that All My Tears Have Dried, I Have Some Thoughts to Share! This is a Brutal & Beautiful Stephen King Film Adaptation that Deserves to be on a Shelf of High Praise...BTW, isn't Mark Hamill the Best? Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with some Constant Reader Interviews!

"Commala-come-one! She took it on the run! Left her baby lonely... But the baby ain’t done."This Dark Tower Novel Nearly Killed Me!1. Introduction: Kim C. had some Problems but She's Finally out of Todash Darkness... 2. (10:00) The Wheel of Ka/The Hand of Fate.3. Is Mia a Succubus? and Mia as Mother.4. (37:00) Arthurian Legend & Who is Mordred? 5. I Love Detta MF Walker & Other New Characters.6. (1:00:00) Metafiction: Madness/Genius or Both? (USA Scribner Pgs: 294-295)7. Final Thoughts & QuestionsPlease Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with Thoughts on the Long Walk Film 2025!

Please Welcome Kingsize Co-Host, Eric Vespe to TYOUSK Podcast!In this episode, Eric & I Discuss: -King Bangerz and Why Revival Hits So Hard!-Favorite King Endings.-King on Film.-The Case for the Kubrick's Shining and Was Jack Really Trying? -The Eyes of the Dragon Spinoff We Need!Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with Song of Susannah!

Please welcome Kingsize Co-Host, Anthony Breznican to TYOUSK Podcast! In this episode, Anthony & I Discuss: -Interviewing Stephen King 20+ Times!-Paperback King Love-The Haunting Power of Pet Semetary-The Power of an Audience-The Firestarter Sequel Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with Song of Susannah!

"Never Flinch, Trig..." Let's Hit This Brand New 2025 King Title, Constant Readers!1. Never Flinch (Intro) and Kim C. doesn't know how she feels...2. (13) Characters: Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions3. Strengths(USA Hardcover Pgs: 127-128)4. Criticism & Questions Please Give the Show Some Love with a 5-Star Rating & Review on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: Keys of Moon (Soundcloud)[email protected]: UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky: @UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon: Patreon.com/DansewithKimCKim C. will return with DT 6: Song of Susannah!

"I'm Your Number One Fan..." Please Welcome Horror Author, Screenwriter and Professor, Brian McAuley to TYOUSK to Revisit 1987's, Misery! Brian and I Trauma Bond over this Sinister Torture Story with a Sophisticated Beating Heart! -The 1990 Rob Reiner Film (Hits & Misses) -The William Goldman Script -Annie as Dark Goddess-Is Paul a Hero? -How Would YOU Escape Annie's Funhouse? More from Brian McAuleybrianmcwriter.comInsta & Threads: @brianmcwriter Please Give the Show Some Love with a 5-Star Rating & Review on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: Keys of Moon (Soundcloud)[email protected]: UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky: @UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon: Patreon.com/DansewithKimCKim C. will return with Never Flinch!

"I Am Wonderful... I Deserve to be Wonderful... I Contain Multitudes." This Film is Remarkable!!!I've recently returned from this Mike Flanagan Masterpiece and I have some Praise to Share! Underrated [email protected] give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet!End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudInsta: UnderratedSKPodBlueSky: UnderratedSKPod.bsky.socialPatreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. Will Return with Never Flinch!

Neil McRobert from Talking Scared returns to TYOUSK! -The Women of Stephen King Pt. 4:1. Neil's Top-5 Favorite Stephen King Females (+Honorable Mentions) 2. Which Stephen King Females does Neil want more from?3. Stephen's King's Creative Development on Female Characters throughout his Career4. Would a Woman Write it Any Differently?5. Where Would Neil take Charli McGee from Firestarter in a King approved sequel? More from Neil: - patreon.com/talkingscaredpod- pod.link/1530064310Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with Never Flinch!

Please Welcome Horror Fiction Connoisseur, Anna Dupree from Anna Rose Reads to TYOUSK Podcast!In this episode, Anna & I Discuss: - Her 1st Read of the Gunslinger.-Carrie will Never be a Villain!-Life in the Southern U.S. and the Duma Key Love-Her 1st Stephen King Title -Who in the King Universe would Anna Save from a Fire? Insta: @anna.rose_readsPlease Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with Never Flinch!

We're Long Overdue for a Ranking! Also! Happy 5-Year Anniversary to TYOUSK!In this episode I have... (5) Honorable Mentions(5) Bronze Novels(5) Silver Novels(5) Gold NovelsAnd our 5th Birthday Reflection, Well Wishes and Future Plans!Please Give the Show Some Love with a 5-Star Rating & Review on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: Keys of Moon (Soundcloud)[email protected]: UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky: @UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon: Patreon.com/DansewithKimCKim C. will return with Dolores Claiborne & Gerald's Game!

"A Rose by Any Other Name..." Please welcome back Irish Horror Author, Jamie Stewart to TYOUSK to Revisit 1995's Rose Madder!Jamie and I Discuss why this Underrated Treasure Trove of a 90s King Novel is Worth a Read!-Dark Tower Tie-Ins & When in the Mid-World Are We? -THE MOST HEINOUS VILLAIN-The maze? The baby? -Who is Rose Madder? -A Lisey's Story TwinnerMore from Jamie Stewart!Amazon UK: Instagram: @Jamie.Stewart.33Please Give the Show Some Love with a 5-Star Rating & Review on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: Keys of Moon (Soundcloud)[email protected]: UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky: @UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon: Patreon.com/DansewithKimCKim C. will return with her Top-15 Stephen King Novels!

"The Place Where You Made Your Stand Never Mattered..." The Great Work is Finished! FINALLY!1. The Stand (Intro): 10 Years Later... Ka is a Wheel & Dark Christianity.2. Book 1-The Subtle & Sophisticated Virus-An American Focus -Meet Randall Flagg-The Black & White Chess Pieces-Favorite Scene/Favorite Moment from Book 13. Book 2-From the Macro to the Micro & the Symbolism of Boulder, CO-Chapter 45-Nadine-Flagg Check-In-Favorite Scene/Favorite Moment from Book 24. Book 3-The Spies-Viva Las Vegas-The Walk-Flagg Check-In-Favorite Scene/Favorite Moment from Book 35. The Stand (Finale) -The Stand 1994 Miniseries-Harold Lauder-Captain Tripps' Survivors-The Stand vs. IT... Which One Do You Choose?-Questions Please Give the Show Some Love with a 5-Star Rating & Review on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: Keys of Moon (Soundcloud)[email protected]: UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky: @UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon: Patreon.com/DansewithKimCKim C. will return with a Rose Madder Re-Visit!

Welcome Horror Author, Grady Hendrix to TYOUSK! In this TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Grady Hendrix & I Discuss: -We LOVE Firestarter-Standing against Ace Merrill -Amorphous Villains & Creatures -Tommyknocker Redemption? -There is No One Like Stephen KingMore from Grady Hendrix: GradyHendrix.com & "The Great Stephen King Re-Read!" Insta: @gradyhendrixPlease Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) SoundcloudX: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: @UnderratedSKPodcastBlueSky:UnderratedSKPod.bsky.social Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will Return with The Stand!

2024, Thank You for 18 episodes! Happy New Year, King Fans! Join Me as I Give Away (10) Awards to Celebrate the Best of Underrated King 2024! 1. Best Hero 2. Best Leading Lady 3. Best Sidekick 4. The Character Who Left Me Wanting More 5. Best Stephen King Film/TV 6. Best Villain 7. Best Setting 8. Best Youth 9. Most Tragic Character 10. Best Stephen King Title of 2024 Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcast [email protected] Patreon.com/dansewithkimc End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud) Kim C. will be back in 2025!

"Hail, Gunslinger! May we be well met on the path..." For The Dark Tower 5, Wolves of the Calla: Introduction: Ima Nervous but So Ready to be Back! Strengths: The Western Roots, Setting Immersion, Lore & Character Development Characters: Mia, Andy, Father Callahan, Rosalita & Jake USA Scribner Paperback (Pgs: 268-270) Criticism & Questions: -Where is the Crimson King? -Why is Harry Potter Involved? -Breaking the 4th Wall? -The Anticlimactic Climax -What's a Breaker? -Black 13? -Who are the Manni? Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on Your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: @UnderratedSKPodcast Threads: underrated_sk_podcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. will return with, The Stand (1990)

Welcome Regular Stanley Hotel Guest and Colorado Horror Fiction Author, Kalvin Ellis! In the TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Kalvin Ellis & I Discuss: *MINOR Spoilers for Dark Tower 5: Wolves of the Calla* -The Favorite SK Villain that has Four Walls -How could we Re-Brand Bag of Bones? -Geological Power & The Stanley/Overlook Hotel -Favorite Stephen King Females -The Love of Kal-El, The Man from Krypton More from Kalvin Ellis: KalvinEllis.com Insta: @KalvinEllis Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: @UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. will Return with Dark Tower 5 & The Stand!

Meet Me at the Marsten House... Alright Friends, I've watched the new 2024 Salem's Lot as well as the 1979 Salem's Lot (both streaming on Max) a couple of times this weekend and I have some thoughts! In this episode, I explore the Good, the Bad and the Super Bad with Positives/Criticism & The Wishing Well *SPOILERS AHEAD for Salem's Lot and Dark Tower #5, Wolves of the Calla*) Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-star Rating on Your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X:@UnderratedSKPod Insta:@UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc [email protected] Kim C. Will Return with a Constant Reader Interview!

Horror Author, John Langan returns to the show to chat Stephen King Short Stories! In This Episode John & I Chat: -King & O'Connor: An Homage to a One of the Greats -Flannery O'Connor's, "A Good Man is Hard to Find," -Stephen King's, "On Slide Inn Road" -You Like It Darker Coverage -Rattlesnakes & Duma Key -Laurie, The Answer Man & The Dreamers Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on Your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: @UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. will return with: Salem's Lot (2024)

Hop on your bike and meet me at the Barrens to chat with Horror Author, Jonathan Janz! In This TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Jonathan Janz and I Discuss: -How King made him a Reader -Favorite Stephen King Villains (and they're female!) -The Glory of IT Chapter One -Being Ben Hanscom -Lovecraft and the Horror Reveal More from Jonathan Janz: JonathanJanz.com Insta: @Jonathan.Janz X: @JonathanJanz Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on Your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: @UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. will return with Dark Tower 5: Wolves of the Calla!

"Holly Gibney lights a cigarette..." 
For 2023's Holly: Introduction: An If It Bleeds Recap & Holly is an Official Private Investigator 
(16:29) Characters:
Rodney & Emily Harris, Olivia Kingsbury, Charlotte & Paul Gibney, Barbara Robinson & Holly...
(50:40) Strengths:
-Narrative POV & Empathy
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 14-15)
- The Crime Timeline
- Soft Focus & the Dulled Blade
(1:17:31) Criticism: 
-Is King Overly Political or Reporting from the Front Lines? 
-Should the next Holly novel feature a romantic storyline?
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Kim C. will return with Wolves of the Calla!

Welcome Maine Author, Sharon Kitchens to TYOUSK! In the Royal Court of Stephen King Femmes, Ms. Sharon Kitchen is Empress of the Land! In this Constant Reader Interview, Sharon & I chat: -Vampire Toads! -The Stephen King Community -IT Through the Years... -Which King Character Melts our Butter? -More Alice Maxwell & Billy Summers -She's a Holly Gibney fan! Get Sharon Kitchens' Book! More from Sharon Kitchens: X: @deliciousmusing Instagram: @portlandbibliophile Please Give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. Will Return with Holly!

The Good News is I finally get to Sleep... The Bad News is, I had to leave Bangor. :( Thank you, Bangor for the Most Incredible, Wonderful, Magical, Beautiful, Soul-Stirring Weekend! Thank you, Kingslingers! Thank you, Samantha & Jody Thank you, Jennifer & Jamie from SK Tours! Thank you, Robin Furth & Sharon Kitchens! Thank you, Constant Readers/Listeners who traveled! Until Next Time! "The Place Where You Made Your Stand Never Mattered... Only that You Were There and Still On Your Feet." Love, Kim C.

Thank you to Matt & Scott from Kingslingers for the Fan Event of My Life! I've been in Bangor for 24 hours now and I'm jumping out of my skin with joy! Here's a sneak peak into the incredible fun!

"No Man Can Be in Two Places at Once..." For The Outsider: Intro: Hold the Phone & Shut the Front Door... this novel is AMAAAAAZING! (16:46) Characters: -The Maitlands, The Petersens, The Andersons, Howie, Jack, Merl and Holly (43:55) Strengths: -Our 2-week Timeline -The Genre Blur -Holly is a Star (1:03:52) Criticism & Questions USA Hardcover (Pgs: 522-523) -The Genre Blur doesn't work for everyone... -Is the Outsider too Chatty? X: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: Patreon.com/dansewithkimc End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud) Kim C. will be back with Wolves of the Calla!

National Best Selling Horror Author, Paul Tremblay sits upon the Constant Reader Throne! Be Still My Beating Heart before the Prince of Horror Carves it Out! Welcome, Paul to TYOUSK Podcast! In this Constant Reader Interview, Paul and I Chat: -Finding King in One's Early Twenties -The Tragedy & Power of the 5th Business -Cujo & Church -The Film Adaptations We Love & HATE -Stephen King & Baseball -The Endless Love for John (Wireman) Langan More from Paul Tremblay: https://www.paultremblay.net/ X: @paulgtremblay Instagram: @paulgtremblay Please Give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. Will Return with End of Watch/The Outsider

"S*** Don't Mean S***" - Jimmy Gold For Finders Keepers Intro: My Favorite in the Series! (11:55) Characters: -John Rothstein, Morris, Peter, Drew Halliday & The Saubers' USA Hardcover (Pgs: 138-141) (42:14) Strengths: -High Stakes & Motivations -Odd Yet Effective Structure (1:00:02) Criticism & Questions -Why was Linda Left Alive? -More Morris/Sexuality -Trust the Creative Process? X: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: Patreon.com/dansewithkimc End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud) Kim C. will be back soon!

Happy 4th Anniversary to The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast! And Happy Birthday to the Brand New Patreon...The Danse Macabre with Kim C.!patreon.com/dansewithkimc Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show! In Our 4th Year Reflection:-We're ready to PARTAY! -The Patreon is alive and Boppin'!-Are you going to Maine in 2024?! Let me know! ***Please Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share with a Friend!***Twitter: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: UnderratedSKPodcastEnd Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud)[email protected] C. will return with Duma & Finders Keepers!

Award-Winning Horror Fiction Author, John Langan brings the Smarts and the Charm! Welcome Novelist, Educator, Life-Long-New-Yorker, John Langan to TYOUSK Podcast! In this Constant Reader Interview, John and I Chat: -The Breathing Method on Film? -The Quiet Power of The Stand's Final Players -Favorite Stephen King Villain -The Wheel of Ka -So Much Short Story Love! -The Richness of Repeat Readings More from John Langan: https://johnpaullangan.wordpress.com/ X: @MrGaunt Instagram: @johnlanganwriter Please Give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: UnderratedSKPodcast Kim C. Will Return with Finders Keepers!

"Life is a Crap Carnival with S*** Prizes..." For Mr. Mercedes: Intro: The Like-And-Not-Love, a 2014 Revisit and The Road to Holly Gibney Begins... (13:51) Characters: -Bill, Jerome, Janey, Holly, O'Dell & Brady Hartsfield (38:43) Strengths: -I Like My Thrillers Hard-boiled -Dialog & Plot USA Hardcover (Pgs: 244-245) (58:05) Criticism & Questions -Is Brady Too Much? -Not Enough Character -Tyrone Feelgood Delite X: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcast End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud) Kim C. will be back with Finders Keepers!

"In the end, the wind takes everything..." For The Wind Through the Keyhole: Intro: A Glorious Return to the Ka-tet! (12:57) Strengths: -Narrative Voice/Archetype Parallels/Narrative Structure USA Hardcover (Pgs: 66-67, 115-116) (36:14) Characters: Young Bill/Tim Stoutheart/Widow Smack/Big Kells & the Barony Covenanter (55:59) Criticism & Questions: -More Jamie DeCurry! -Edit Tim's Journey? X: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcast End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud) Kim C. will be back with Mr. Mercedes!

Horror Fiction Author Nat Cassidy Raises the Stephen King Bar... Welcome Novelist, Actor, Musician & Playwright, Nat Cassidy to TYOUSK Podcast! In this Constant Reader Interview, Nat and I Chat: -Dusty Desert Kids & What's Shaking, Shakespeare? -Not a Fairytale Fan. -Which King Character deserves Bodily Harm? -Signed Stephen King Books -King Character Crushes? -Checking into Room 1408... More from Nat Cassidy: http://www.natcassidy.com/ Please Give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud Twitter: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: UnderratedSKPodcast Kim C. Will Return with Wind Through the Keyhole!

2023, Thank you for 18 Episodes! Happy New Year, King Fans! Join Me as I Give Away (11) Awards to Celebrate the Best of Underrated King 2023! 1. Best Hero 2. Best Leading Lady 3. Best Sidekick 4. The Character Who Left Me Wanting More 5. Best Stephen King Film/TV 6. Best Novella/Short Story 7. Best Villain 8. Best Setting 9. Best Youth 10. Best Prop 11. Best Stephen King Title of 2023 X: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcast End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud) Kim C. will be back in 2024 with a Return to the Dark Tower!

“Carrie White Eats S***" For 1974's Carrie: Introduction: Kim C. is Impressed! 50 King Titles and Carrie's 50th Birthday (16:43) Characters: -Chris & Billy, -Sue & Tommy, -Rita Desjardin, -Margaret White & Carrie (45:44) Strengths: -Epistolary Structure -Born in Blood -The Dark Feminine??? -Dark Cinderella (USA Hardcover Pgs: 62-64) (121:37) Criticism & Questions: -Deeper Characterization & Carrie White's Blood Line -The 1976 Bryan DePalma Film -Final Thoughts: Twitter: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram: UnderratedSKPodcast End Credits: Keys of Moon (Sound Cloud) [email protected] Kim C. Will Return Soon with the Best of Underrated King 2023!

Neil McRobert is Talking Constant Reader... Welcome Fellow Book Podcaster & Host, Neil McRobert from Talking Scared to the show! In this Constant Reader Interview, Neil and I Chat: -Another Look at the True Knot -A New Ending for Under the Dome? -Beverly Marsh is a Hero -Favorite Four-Legged King Pet -Interviewing Stephen King More from Talking Scared... talkingscaredpod.com [email protected] Please Give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud Twitter: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: UnderratedSKPodcast Kim C. Will Return with Carrie!

"Things In Derry Have Never Been Right..." For IT (Then & Now) a Kim C. Reflection Introduction: Nine Years Ago I Read a Book that Changed Me... (22:03) Pt. 2 -Mike's Time to Shine -The Derry Interludes USA 2016 Paperback (Pgs: 907-908) -All the Italics (56:05) Pt 3: -Ms. Beverly Marsh -The Sex Talk (1:39:01) Pt. 4: -Echoes of Different Seasons -Can Someone Go Get Eddie!? -The Eater of Worlds USA 2016 Paperback (Pgs 1023-1024) -The 1990/IT Chapter 2 (2019) Films Twitter: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram: UnderratedSKPodcast End Credits: Keys of Moon (Sound Cloud) [email protected] Kim C. Will Return Soon with Salem's Lot!

“Here is something I learned in Empis; Good People Shine Brighter in Dark Times.” For Fairytale: Introduction: It's a Like, Not a Love and King's Pandemic Escape (13:56) Strengths: -All. The. Worldbuilding! -Joseph Campbell's "The Hero's Journey" -The Mystical & Magical Plot (39:28) Characters: Charlie, His Dad, Howard/Adrian Bowditch & Radar (USA Hardcover Pgs: 204-205) (1:00:01) Criticism & Questions: -After Chapter 19... -More Fairytales! -Christopher Polley/Peterkin (What the hell is going on???) -Final Thoughts: Twitter: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram: UnderratedSKPodcast End Credits: Keys of Moon (Sound Cloud) [email protected] Kim C. Will Return Soon with ?????

Double Prizes! Welcome Stephen King Podcaster & Co-Host, Matt Freeman to the show! In this Constant Reader Interview, Matt and I Chat: -Low Men & A Really Great Novella -The Long Walk Mastery -Beverly Marsh is Still #1 -The Power of the Mundane Villain -Which King Title Would You Get Signed? More from Kingslingers -www.doofmedia.com -www.doofmedia.com/kingslingers2 -⁠[email protected]⁠ BANGOR 2024 Survey!! doofmedia.com/bangorsurvey Please Give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud Twitter: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: UnderratedSKPodcast Kim C. Will Return with Fairytale!

Did I Just Win the Podcast Guest Lottery!? Welcome Stephen King Podcaster & Co-Host, Scott Daly to the show! In this Constant Reader Interview, Scott and I Chat: -The DT Masterpiece & Following Roland -King Archetypes -Deviating from Ka-Tet Canon -The Many Faces of Flagg -Which King Setting Would You Wanna Get Stuck In? More from Kingslingers -www.doofmedia.com -www.doofmedia.com/kingslingers2 [email protected] Please Give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud Twitter: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: UnderratedSKPodcast Kim C. Will Return with Fairytale!