Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week we finally finish 'Salem's Lot! Matt and Scott chat about the incredible final confrontation with Barlow and how Salem's Lot shocking serves as the introduction of The Dark Tower universe in many different ways Discussion Question: Mailbag! Send your questions to us! Next week we'll answer your questions and chat one final time about the book as a whole. 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 get closer and closer to the end of 'Salem's Lot as we discuss sections 19-38 of chapter 14: The Lot (IV). We finally reach Father Callahan's fateful scene! Sure hope he has enough faith to survive. Discussion Question: Who is your favorite Salem's Lot character and why? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we're finishing 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

The final chapter of 'Salem's Lot begins as we read and discuss the first 18 sections of Chapter 14: The Lot (IV). Our heroes make their first real moves against the vampire presence in The Lot, but they find that they've bitten off more than a vampire can chew! Discussion Question: What are your thoughts on Susan Norton and her role in this novel? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we'll be reading and discussing sections 19-38 of Chapter 14: The Lot (IV). The final lines of section 38 are: "Mark!" he shouted, sitting bolt upright in the chair. "Mark!" And Mark came running with his shirt off, to see what the matter was. 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

Our journey through Salem's Lot continues with chapters 12 and 13! Mark Petrie and Susan Norton head into the Marsten house to execute a vampire and it uh...doesn't go well. Then, Father Callahan is recruited into the Ka-tet and he's just so excited about finally getting to deal with some real EVIL. I'm sure it'll work out for him. Discussion Question: Favorite example of a competent child character in fiction and why? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we'll be reading and discussing the first 18 sections of Chapter 14: The Lot (IV) 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

As our Ka-tet assembles, they come face to face with the vampiric force invading 'Salem's Lot as we read and discuss Chapter 11: Ben (IV)! We talk about Ben's attitude towards Susan, the power of God in King's novel, and debate what exactly are Vampires within this world! Discussion Question: Favorite piece of esoteric vampire lore, and why? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapters 12 and 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

Our discussion of 'Salem's Lot continues as we read and discuss Chapter 10: The Lot (III). Barlow's town takeover begins in earnest. We chat about the incredible opening to this chapter and King's evolving view on darkness and objects of power Discussion Question: If you were a bloodsucking fiend (hypothetically), where would you want to set up your Mid Level Vampiring Scheme? Why? Check out our Do The King Thing Short Fiction Writing Contest!: https://www.doofmedia.com/2021/06/16/do-the-king-thing-short-fiction-contest/ Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 11! 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 enter Part 2: The Emperor of Ice Cream and discuss chapters 8 and 9! It's another Kingslingers poetry corner as we analyze Wallace Steven's poem. Then we compare Susan Norton with Susan Delgado and chat about the irrational truth of vampires. Discussion Question: If a good friend came to you today saying that a vampire is in your house, what would you do? What would it take to convince you? Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 10! 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 conclude Part 1 of 'Salem's Lot by discussing Chapter 6: The Lot (II) and Chapter 7: Matt! We chat about one of King's best horror scenes, the charming friendship between Ben and Matt, and how King's view on alcoholism has evolved over time. Discussion Question: Name your favorite use of keeping something scary by not showing it. Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapters 8 and 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

Things are starting to get dark in the Lot as our coverage of King's novel continues. This week we discuss Chapter 4: Danny Glick and Others and Chapter 5: Ben (II). We chat about Larry Crockett's Jahoobies obsession, the nature of evil, and just how much we both love Matt the Schoolteacher. Discussion Question: What makes a house creepy and how do authors like King and Shirley Jackson use these elements to create a spooky house? Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapters 6 and 7! 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

Our coverage of 'Salem's Lot continues as we discuss Chapter 3: The Lot (I)! We chat about King's ability to sprawl while still efficiently creating character, the mix of monstrousness and reliability at the core of The Lot's citizens, and how scary it is to be young. Discussion Question: What is your favorite fictional town. (If it's Salem's Lot, Derry, or Castle Rock please try and avoid spoilers) Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 4 and 5! 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