The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

Here's a preview of our Derry Private Library book episode on Stephen King's Billy Summers. How do you hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.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.

The standpipe. The sematary. The Jade. The gates. The world of Stephen King is vast and infinite, at least on paper. In reality, King's Dominion is nestled snuggly within Bangor, Maine, the third largest city in the seaside state and arguably its greatest source for tourism. After all, thousands of Constant Readers descend upon the New England town each year in the hopes of finding King's own stomping grounds. Over the past decade, SK Tours of Maine has helped them find answers on their journey, turning their imaginations into family memories. Today, SK Tours guide James Tinker joins the Losers to discuss the origins of his family's tour, share some hilarious local stories involving King, and describe what it was like growing up in what is essentially Derry, Maine. Spoiler: It was spooky!Want to book a trip? Start planning now!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.

Danse Macabre is a recurring feature of The Losers' Club that journeys through all the books that influenced Stephen King. (You know, as he listed in 1981's Danse Macabre. Ahem, hence the name of this series.) What started last October with Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House continues with 1954's Lord of the Flies by Nobel Prize-winning British author William Golding. Join Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, Rachel Reeves, and Mel Kassel as they discuss Golding's influence on King's writing, dark children's narratives, and the politics of masculinity and violence. Fun fact: The Castle Rock name originated here.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.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The kickoff installment finds the gang charting the roots of King, specifically through 1956's "Jhonathan and the Witchs", 1963's The Aftermath, and 1965's "I Was a Teenage Grave Robber". To help add some context to the archival material, the Losers are joined by special guest Bev Vincent. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for more exclusive bonus content.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.

Every story has an ending. Today, The Losers' Club returns with the third and final installment in their audio drama/parody Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1. This fiery chapter finds Stephen King's deadliest villains bringing an all-out war to the rustic streets of his titular town. Rest assured, blood will be split, buildings will burn, and Cujo will bark yet again.Production by Cat Blackard. Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Written by Randall Colburn.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.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers recapping episodes seven and eight of Apple TV+'s Lisey's Story -- specifically, “No Light, No Spark” and "Lisey's Story". Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.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.

Fear Street is on the mind lately, thanks to Netflix's new trilogy of films this month from director Leigh Janiak (see: Fear Street 1994, 1978, 1666). Because of this, the Losers have teamed up with Kelly Nugent and Lindsay Katai of the Teen Creeps podcast to chart their respective journeys from Shadyside to King's Dominion -- a journey familiar to many. Beyond King, however, the four discuss their Fear Street origins, their favorite titles, the recurring themes and motifs of the series, and why Stine's work continues to resonate with newer generations today. They also weigh in on Janiak's trilogy and debate whether or not the films capture the spirit and tone of the books. So, a lot to unpack here.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.

As promised, The Losers' Club returns with the second installment in their three-act audio drama/parody Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1. This particular chapter sees our heroes and villains choose sides as the heat turns up across King’s titular town — literally. Stream the second act now and stay tuned for its fiery conclusion on Friday, July 23rd.Production by Cat Blackard. Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Written by Randall Colburn.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.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers recapping episodes five and six of Apple TV+'s Lisey's Story -- specifically, "The Good Brother" and "Now You Must Be Still". Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.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.

Sadly, Disneyland or Universal Studios have yet to create a proper King's Dominion for Constant Readers. So, we dreamed one up, instead. Join the Losers as they put on their Imagifears caps, gather around the drawing table, and design a theme park that captures the world of Stephen King. Naturally, things go off the rails, though fortunately, not on the rides. Note: This episode was recorded in August 2020 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.