Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week on the show Matt and Scott take a look at Mick Garris' 1994 miniseries adaptation of The Stand. There's plenty to really enjoy here even if the movie doesn't work overall. Next week: We're taking off! Look for a bonus episode and then our coverage of the 2020 miniseries Thanksgiving Week! Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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 we take one final look at The Stand and then answer all of your wonderful mailbag questions. Also, we officially announce the third and final season of Kingslingers! Stephen King's greatest hits are a gooooo Next week: The Stand (1994) Miniseries Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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 we finish The Stand! We chat about chapters 74 through the end of the book. Topics include Stu's survival, bliss orbs, and our feelings on the epilogue added to the '90 version. Next week: It's Mailbag time! Send us your questions and we'll answer them as we take one final look back at Stephen King's The Stand. 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 we reach the climax of The Stand. We chat about chapters 67-73, which are absolutely stuffed with stuff to talk about! There are spoilers for The Lord of the Rings conclusion in this episode. Be warned! Discussion Question: What is your favorite character in The Stand? Next week, we FINISH THE BOOK 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 we begin Book 3 of The Stand, chatting about chapters 61 through 66. We finally catch up with our friends in Vegas and learn the final fate of Harold "Hawk" Lauder. Discussion Question: You've heard a lot over the past few weeks about what WE think about Harold, but what about you? Pour one out for Hawk by telling us your favorite (or least favorite) Harold Lauder moments. Next week, climax! We're chatting about chapters 67 through 73 ! 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 time in the Boulder Free Zone ends with an explosive result. We're completing Book 2 of The Stand with chapters 57-60. Discussion Question: What is your favorite/most effective use of an explosion in fiction? Next week, the end begins as we move into book 3, covering chapters 61-66 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: Harold gets everything he needs and then chooses everything he wants instead. Cause he sucks. We're discussing chapters 54-56 of The Stand. Discussion Question: What fictional character do you think could use to be a little more self-righteous and why? Next week, we reach the end of Book 2 of The Stand with chapters 57-60!! 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: Mother Abagail goes missing and Harold and Nadine take a turn. We're discussing chapters 52 and 53 of The Stand! Discussion Question: Kojak is back! What is your favorite fictional dog? Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 54-56! 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 all of our friends finally meet up in the Boulder Free Zone! We're chatting about chapters 49-51 of The Stand. Discussion Question: This week's reading features some of our favorite character description moments ever. What is your favorite King-esque Character description? Bonus points for efficient and evocative writing. Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 52 & 53 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 we catch up with Trashcan Man and his encounter with a certain Kid. Also Harold! ...he sucks! We're chatting about chapters 47 and 48 of The Stand! Discussion Question: This week's reading opens with a realistic and visceral action sequence. What is your favorite action sequence (in books or elsewhere) intended to be very visceral and realistic? Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 49-51 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