Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

New Book Week! Scott and Matt begin The Talisman, King's first collaboration with author Peter Straub. Today we read and discuss chapters 1-5 and the first interlude! We talk about how different in style this book feels, Jack's wonderful and complex relationship with his mother, and of course... The Hero's Journey. Discussion Question: What is your favorite book written by more than one author and why? Next week, The Talisman continues with chapters 6-9! 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're taking a quick break from King's novels to discuss the Tower adjacent short story Ur! We talk about why this story disappointed us, despite its amazing concept, just what the hell is going on with the Low Men, and the differences between the versions Next week, The Talisman begins! We will be reading and discussing the entirety of Part 1 of the novel, including chapters 1-5 and the first interlude! 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 have one final talk about Stephen King's The Eyes of the Dragon. We chat about the severe lack of Thomas, if this would be a good story to introduce people to King, and what the heck is the deal with Flagg. Next week, we're discussing the short story Ur. 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 climb out of our tower and reach the end of The Eyes of the Dragon Discussion Question: It's a mailbag episode! Send us your questions about Eyes of the Dragon, The Dark Tower, or anything! Next week, we take one last look at The Eyes of the Dragon with our overview episode. 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 continue to work through King's Fantasy tale of dogs and gods. We're discussing chapters 72 through 101 of The Eyes of the Dragon. Discussion Question: How do you define "duty?" What is an example in storytelling where someone does their duty? How does it reflect this definition? Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon concludes 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

Happy New Year Everyone! Our first episode of the new year sees us talking about chapters 46 through 71 of The Eyes of the Dragon. Thomas finds himself King of Delain and Peter finds himself trapped in a cell at the top of the Needle, but fortunately our young prince has some napkins. Discussion Question: What is your favorite prison break in storytelling (successful or otherwise) Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon continues with chapters 72-101! 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 final episode of 2021 has us looking at Chapters 25-45 of The Eyes of the Dragon. Thomas spies on his daddy, Flagg kills him, and Perfect Peter takes the fall. We chat about King's use of intrigue, the story's take on mob psychology, and where the story is going from here! Discussion Question: What is your favorite Stephen King-related thing of 2021 Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon continues with chapters 46-71! 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

Scott and Matt begin a new book: King's divisive by charming high fantasy novel The Eyes of the Dragon. We're chatting about chapters 1-24. We meet Roland, Peter, Thomas, and the devilish magician and advisor to the King: Flagg! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Discussion Question: What is your favorite fantasy kingdom in storytelling Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon continues with chapters 25-45! 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 we're Kingslinging another King short story. We learn about the past of Breaker Extraordinaire Dinky Earnshaw with 2002's "Everything's Eventual" Discussion Question: What is your favorite "interesting" or "minor" psychic power? Next week, The Eyes of the Dragon begins with chapters 1-24! 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 Kingslingers are back to take one last look at Low Men In Yellow Coats. We read and discuss our listener's take on the novella and talk about some overall themes we didn't explore enough in the individual episodes! What a story, huh!? Discussion Question: None this week! Next week, we'll be reading and discussing the entirety of Everything's Eventual the short story in King's collection of the same name 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