

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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Aug 20, 2020 • 2h 13min
32: Wolves of the Calla (Part 2)
This week, it's even more Todash as the whole Ka-tet heads to New York and gets a look at the rose. Also, Pere Callahan introduces Roland to some farm folk in need of saving. We're covering Part 1: Todash, chapters 4-7 Discussion Question: Tell us about your favorite example of depictions of beauty and goodness in King's writing. Next week, we'll cover the first 3 chapters of Part 2: Telling Tales Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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

Aug 13, 2020 • 1h 59min
31: Wolves of the Calla (Part 1)
This week, Scott and Matt get ever closer to The Dark Tower as they begin book 5: Wolves of the Calla. The Prologue and the first three chapters of Part 1: Todash are discussed in today's episode. Discussion Question: If you could go Todash to any point in the last 4 novels, where would you go and why? Next week, we'll finish Part 1: Todash and discuss chapters 4-7 Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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

Aug 6, 2020 • 2h 17min
30: Wizard and Glass (Overview)
This week Scott and Matt look back over the last 11 episodes and discuss their overall thoughts on Wizard and Glass. Then Matt speculates a bit on the journey to come and we answer all of your burning mailbag questions. Next week, we begin Book 5: Wolves of the Calla. We'll be reading and discussing the Prologue through Chapter 3 of Part 1! **Note, Scott accidentally referred to Part 1 as Roont, but Scott is wrong. Part 1 is titled Todash. Obviously. Stupid Scott.** Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: https://https://twitter.com/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

Jul 30, 2020 • 2h 20min
29: Wizard and Glass (Part 11)
This week, click your Mejis heels together three times and say "there's no place like the end of the book!" We're finishing Wizard and Glass by discussing all 5 chapters of Part 4: All God's Chillun Got Shoes. No Discussion Question this week! In next week's episode we'll be answering your questions, so send them in! Next week, we take one final look back at Wizard & Glass before moving on with our quest. Check out the show schedule Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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

Jul 23, 2020 • 2h 10min
28: Wizard and Glass (Part 10)
It's Charyou Trees everywhere as we conclude Roland's story and discuss Come, Reap Chapter 10! Discussion Question: What is your favorite perfectly sprung trap in storytelling Next week, we finish the book by discussing all 5 chapters of Part 4: All Gods Chillun Got Shoes! Check out the show schedule Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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

Jul 16, 2020 • 2h 4min
27: Wizard and Glass (Part 9)
Mount up. Reaping's come. We're discussing chapters 8 and 9 of Part 3: Come, Reap. Discussion Question: What is the nature of Evil in Stephen King's work Next week, Come, Reap concludes with chapter 10: Under the Demon Moon (II) Check out the show schedule Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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

Jul 9, 2020 • 2h 38min
26: Wizard and Glass (Part 8)
This week the Reap is coming fast now and Roland and his Ka-tet find themselves castled by Jonas. We're discussing chapters 5-7 of Part 3: Come, Reap Discussion Question: What is your favorite Ka-tet (A group of characters linked together by narrative) from other literature? Next week, Come, Reap continues as we discuss chapters 8 and 9. Check out the show schedule Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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

Jul 2, 2020 • 2h 17min
25: Wizard and Glass (Part 7)
This week Part 3: Come, Reap begins as we cover chapters 1-4. Roland is love blind as his enemies move against him and his friends try desperately to break him from this spell. Discussion Question: We now know that almost everyone in the sleepy town of Hambry has betrayed the Affiliation and is in league with Farson. In what ways has Gunslinger society brought about its own destruction? Next week, Come, Reap continues as we discuss chapters 5-7. Check out the show schedule Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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

Jun 25, 2020 • 2h 1min
24: Wizard and Glass (Part 6)
This week we conclude our time in Part 2: Susan as Roland and Susan finally consummate their relationship. This can only mean bad things in the future though! We're discussing chapters 9, 10 and the Interlude of Part 2! Discussion Question: Who is your favorite character in Hambry so far? (No Spoilers for future events please) Next week, we begin Part 3: Come, Reap with chapters 1 -4! Check out the show schedule Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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

Jun 18, 2020 • 1h 50min
23: Wizard and Glass (Part 5)
Roland and Susan's love affair begins with some very heavy kissing. Also, the Hambry mystery deepens even as a big coffin boy races back with the true identity of our Ka-tet. We're discussing Chapters 7 and 8 of Part 2: Susan! Discussion Question: Discuss your favorite despicable/uncomfortable POV character in a King novel (or other if You haven't read King) Next week, Part 2: Susan concludes as we discuss chapters 9, 10 and an interlude! Check out the show schedule Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia 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


