Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week, Jack and his Roque mallet become a match made in hell as Dick finally makes it to the Overlook to find a surprise waiting for him. We're chatting about chapters 46 through 51 of The Shining Discussion Question: Dick is helped on his journey to the Overlook by some random strangers who give them the clothes off their backs. What is your favorite instance of the entire plot hinging on a small moment of kindness? Next week, we complete The Shining! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, after an unexpected week off Scott and Matt are back to discuss chapters 38 through 45 of The Shining. Dick begins his journey back to the Overlook while Jack succumbs to the pressure of the hotel and drinks. Discussion Question: Does Jack fall off the wagon without direct intervention from the Overlook? Why or why not? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 46-51 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

Hey folks, Matt is out sick this week, so I asked my wife, Elyse, to sit down and chat with me for half an hour about The Dark Tower, a series that she has never read. But she decides to guess the plot anyway. I dunno if this is good content or not. But she's the best. I love her. Full Dark Tower spoilers abound!! Next week, we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming as The Shining continues with chapters 38-45 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week Jack is definitely doing fine as things continue to go absolutely great the Overlook. I mean sure, there are haunted elevators, deadly hedge animals, and a slightly unhinged caretaker, but... snow! We're chatting about chapters 32-37 of Stephen King's The Shining Discussion Question: Mirrors are creepy! And they can reveal a great amount of truths. What is your favorite use of a mirror in storytelling? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 38-45 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, our characters are snowed in! The Torrence Ka-tet falters as Danny suffers from the events of 217. Meanwhile, Jack reads milk receipts and pretends to get wasted. He's fine! Discussion Question: This week we watch Jack's mental deterioration firsthand. What is your favorite scene of a character "losing their marbles" from their perspective? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 32-37 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, things are starting to get spooky at the Overlook as the long waited snowstorm finally arrives. We're chatting about chapters 19-25 of The Shining! Discussion Question: We watch both Jack and Danny compelled to do something they shouldn't this week. What are some other instances of characters succumbing to bad compulsive behavior? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 26-31 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week the Torrences finally begin their time in the Overlook. WITH WASPS! We're chatting about chapters 14-18 of The Shining Discussion Question: Jack crafts a wonderful metaphor out of the Wasp's Nest. Tell us your favorite use of wasps/bees/stinging insects in storytelling and why? Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 19-25 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week our 1970s selection The Shining continues with chapters 8-13. The Torrence family gets the Overlook and Danny learns about the shining! Discussion Question: Please share your haunted house/ghost stories (Not fiction, we want to hear about your real-world spooky spiritual encounters) Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 14-18 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

This week, season 3 officially begins as we head back to the 1970s with King's 3rd novel: The Shining. We chat about chapters 1-7 Discussion Question: What is your favorite opening line in a novel (that is NOT The Dark Tower) Next week, The Shining continues with chapters 8-13 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

We're back! This week we introduce season 3, giving out the complete list of our books and briefly discussing our goals and excitement for the next 2 years of reading and chatting. Our first book of the season, The Shining begins next Thursday with chapters 1-7 of the novel! Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv 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 Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff