Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

This week our coverage of King's Short Story collection Night Shift continues with three great stories and also another one. We're discussing "The Ledge" "The Lawnmower Man," "Quitter's Inc.," and "I Know What You Need." Discussion Question: Ed Knows what Liz Needs. But not really. What is your favorite instance of characters with conflicting wants and needs? Next week, we finish Night Shift with our 4 final stories "Children of the Corn" "The Last Rung on the Ladder" "The Man Who Loved Flowers" "The Woman in the Room" 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

This week our coverage of King's Short Story collection Night Shift continues with 5 more stories! We're discussing "Gray Matter," "Battleground," "Trucks," "Sometimes They Come Back," and "Strawberry Spring." Discussion Question: What is your favorite killer machine? Next week, Night Shift continues with four more stories: "The Ledge" "The Lawnmower Man," "Quitter's Inc.," and "I Know What You Need." 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

This week, we begin book 2 of Season 3, taking a look at King's first short story collection: Night Shift! We chat about Graveyard Shift," "Night Surf," "I am the Doorway," "The Mangler," and "The Boogeyman" Discussion Question: What do you like most about the short story format? Do you enjoy them more or less than full-length novels? Why? Next week, Night Shift continues with five more stories: "Gray Matter," "Battleground," "Trucks," "Sometimes They Come Back," and "Strawberry Spring" 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

This week, we take another look at Kubrick's classic and controversial adaptation of King's novel! Also, we review The Simpsons episode The Shinning, cause why not? Next week, Night Shift begins! We'll be discussing "Graveyard Shift," "Night Surf," "I am the Doorway," "The Mangler," and "The Boogeyman" 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 take one final look at Stephen King's The Shining. We discuss our overall feelings on the book as a whole as well as answer some of your questions! Next week, we're revisiting Kubrick's adaptation to see if our feelings about it have changed post 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 we reach the end of The Shining, covering chapters 52 through 58. We chat about the explosive ending of the novel including our struggle with the nature of Jack's possession. Discussion Question: It's Mailbag time. Send us your questions! Next week, we take one last look at 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, 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