

Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast
Doof! Media
Kingslingers is a podcast exploring and analyzing Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Each week, join Constant Reader Scott as he leads Dark Tower newbie Matt on this epic journey to find out what lies at the top of the tower... and beyond!
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Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 59min
The Clearing at the End of the Path (Series Finale)
On the series finale of Kingslingers, Matt and Scott sit down to have one final chat about what Stephen King and this podcast have meant to them over the last five years. What a wonderful journey. Thank you to each and every one of you for making this possible. We love you all. We hope you'll all join us in January for the next great journey: Flanagan's Wake! Flanagan's Wake Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/244c4ejm Follow Flanagan's Wake on Twitter: @Flanaganswake19 Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 51min
3.88: Fairy Tale (Overview)
This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Fairy Tale. We discuss the book's complaints and our conclusions on what didn't work and what did! Then, we answer your final mailbag questions. Next week is the final episode of the show! Don't forget to us a call and let us know your final thoughts on The Dark Tower, King, or Kingslingers: Call us at (719) 357-5132 and leave us a voicemail, or record your voice in an mp3 and email it to us! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Oct 31, 2024 • 2h 30min
3.87: Fairy Tale (Part 7)
This week on the show we reach the end of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. We discuss Chapters 29 through the Epilogue of the novel and chat about what Charlie's arc ended up being, the shocking reveal that both Radar and Charlie's Father survive... and more! Next week is THE FINAL MAILBAG. Send us your questions! Also, we're once again going to invite you all to leave us voicemails that we'll play on our final episode! Give us a call and let us know your final thoughts on The Dark Tower, King, or Kingslingers: Call us at (719) 357-5132 and leave us a voicemail, or record your voice in an mp3 and email it to us! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Oct 24, 2024 • 2h 18min
3.86: Fairy Tale (Part 6)
After an unexpected week off we're back to cover chapters 24 through 28 of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. After the first round of the gladiator tournament, Charlie and company made their daring escape, only to find they have to return to Lilimar and put a stop to Flight Killer once and for all. But what will happen to Prince Charlie? Discussion Question: What is your favorite moment of Deux Ex Machina (Eucatastrophe) Next week, Fairy Tale concludes with chapters 29 through the end of the novel! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Oct 10, 2024 • 2h 23min
3.85: Fairy Tale (Part 5)
It's a surprise Prison and Gladiator Combat Arc! Where did this come from!? We're chatting about chapters 19-23 of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. Discussion Question: What is your favorite prison arc and/or Gladiator competition? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 24-28 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Oct 3, 2024 • 2h 26min
3.84: Fairy Tale (Part 4)
Our journey through Stephen King's Fairy Tale continues with chapters 15-18! Charlie finally enters the Emerald City of Lilimar where he manages to save Radar, returning her to a dog in the prime of her life. Unfortunately on the way out, Charlie and Rader get lost. Uh oh. Discussion Question: What is your favorite creepy city? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 19-23 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Sep 26, 2024 • 2h 18min
3.83: Fairy Tale (Part 3)
At long last Charlie heads into the land of Empis! It's a beautiful but sad place. We're chatting about chapters 11 through 14 of Stephen King's Fairy Tale! Discussion Question: What is your "favorite" curse? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 15-18 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Sep 19, 2024 • 2h 30min
3.82: Fairy Tale (Part 2)
Our journey through Stephen King's Fairy Tale continues as we read and discuss chapters 6-10 of the novel! Charlie's time with Howard Bowditch comes to a sudden end, but not before he learns about the Well of the World and the land that exists beyond it. Discussion Question: What is your favorite Old Man befriends a kid and then dies leaving him all his wealth but also his responsibility story? Aka your Great Expectations Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 11-14 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Sep 12, 2024 • 2h 42min
3.81: Fairy Tale (Part 1)
For the final time on Kingslingers, it's new book week! For our last book of the show, we've decided to read Stephen King's 2022 novel: Fairy Tale. This is a new read for both Matt and Scott. This week we're introduced to our characters as we read chapters 1-5. So far, we're loving it! Discussion Question: What is your favorite fairy tale? Next week, Fairy Tale continues with chapters 6-10 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 32min
3.80: Mr. Mercedes (Season 1)
This week we finish off our coverage of King's crime fiction by taking a look at season 1 of the adaptation of King's Mr. Mercedes. We chat about the excellent depictions of Brady Hartsfield, the changes to Bill Hodges, and the satisfaction of filling in some of the side characters. Next week our final book of the show begins as we read and discuss the first 5 chapters of Stephen King's Fairy Tale. A reminder, Scott hasn't read this one either! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Get Merch: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-k


