The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken to Mike Flanagan, Thomas Jane, Tananarive Due, Chapo Trap House, Owen Teague, Mick Garris, Mary Lambert, Jerry O’Connell, Wil Wheaton, Joe Bob Briggs, and even King himself.
Suitable for readers both Constant and casual. King says check us out.
Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Music by The Most/Charlie Laurence. Produced by Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn.
Suitable for readers both Constant and casual. King says check us out.
Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Music by The Most/Charlie Laurence. Produced by Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 3h 16min
Black House
Stephen King and Peter Straub's Black House is an odd duck, a behemoth of a sequel (to The Talisman) that’s as grisly as it is hilarious. In this episode, the Losers grapple with the story’s tonal irregularities and celebrate its unbridled nastiness. They also discuss its role as a narrative bridge in King’s Dark Tower saga, and how its portrait of Mid-World dovetails with the fantasy world of The Talisman. Is its stark portrait of good and evil simplistic or subversive?Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 22, 2022 • 2h 22min
David Cronenberg's The Dead Zone with Gretchen Felker-Martin
The ice is gonna break. In the latest installment of The Long Watch, the Losers return to Castle Rock to channel their thoughts on David Cronenberg's The Dead Zone. Joining them at the Weizak Clinic is Manhunt author Gretchen Felker-Martin who helps them chip through the harrowing drama. From getting the script right with Jeffrey Boam to being saved by producer Debra Hill, scrapping alternate endings to shooting on haunted locales, the Losers take aim at everything.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 15, 2022 • 2h 21min
Lawrence Kasdan's Dreamcatcher with Gillian W. Horvat
Lawrence Kasdan's Dreamcatcher. It had the tools, it had the talent. So, what went wrong? That's a question the Losers attempt to answer in their latest movie episode. Grab a toothpick and join co-hosts Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, Rachel Reeves, and I Blame Society writer-director Gillian W. Horvat as they revisit the curious Kasdan joint and meditate on a kind of blockbuster we just don't get anymore (and probably never will again).Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 43min
Hollywood King: On Welcome to Derry, Ben Stiller's The Shining, and Stephen King Games
The heat is on across King's Dominion. So, once again, the Losers are putting on their shades, revving up their Plymouth Fury convertible, and heading to Hollywood King. This month, they're weighing in on news surrounding HBO Max's forthcoming It prequel series Welcome to Derry, returning to the Overlook with Ben Stiller, and weighing in on King's recent interview with The Archbishop. They also digress on favorite concerts, the Oscars, and why Disclosure should have been made into a 16-bit video game.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 6, 2022 • 5min
Lobstrosities: Firestarter: Rekindled (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our new Patreon-exclusive Lobstrosities episode on Firestarter: Rekindled. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting www.patreon.com/thebarrens. You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, our Dark Tower Detour spinoff, weekly mini-sodes requested by members, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes, and monthly Zoom hangouts. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Apr 1, 2022 • 2h 5min
Stephen King's In the Mouth of Madness
The Losers head to Hobb's End, light up a few smokes, and prove that THIS IS NOT REALITY by mining the Stephen King out of John Carpenter's 1994 Sam Neill stunner In the Mouth of Madness. Note: This episode was recorded in March 2021 and has since been unlocked from our Patreon's Derry Private Library archives. Join today for over 100 hours of exclusive content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 25, 2022 • 3h 5min
Dreamcatcher
Few Stephen King novels have as lousy a reputation as Dreamcatcher. Join the Losers as they probe and dissect a book that astounds as much as it baffles. Is it as bad as its reputation suggests? Yes and no. Let's just say, the novel's relentless musings on death and pain hit that much harder when viewed through the lens of King’s own recovery following his 1999 accident.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 18, 2022 • 1h 2min
John Darnielle on Devil House, True Crime, and Stephen King
The Losers sit down with singer-songwriter and best-selling author John Darnielle to discuss his latest novel Devil House, the ethics in true crime writing, modern horror, and, of course, Stephen King. It’s the first installment of a new series for The Losers' Club in which they interview modern genre authors about their latest works. Needless to say, they couldn’t have asked for a better inaugural subject as Darnielle’s enthusiasm and curiosity are infectious.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 11, 2022 • 2h 33min
Which Stephen King Stories Demand a Requel?
The Losers untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer your questions. Questions like "Is Pennywise still alive in Derry?"; "Which Loser would work best with King on a new novel?"; "What questions would we ask King?", "Which King story demands a requel and why?"; and "What should be written on King's tombstone?". Want to ask them a question on the next Bag of Bones episode? Become an Overlook patron at www.patreon.com/thebarrens.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 4, 2022 • 2h 56min
Stanley Kubrick's The Shining with Jed Shepherd
Wendy, we're home. In the latest installment of The Long Watch, the Losers return to The Overlook Hotel to unravel Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. Joining them in The Gold Room is writer-producer Jed Shepherd (Host, Dashcam) who helps them deconstruct the late auteur's timeless puzzle. From the storied production history to the rich sonic tapestries, the endless theories to the iconic cast, very little blood is left in the elevator.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
