Two Guys To The Dark Tower Came

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, the Argument; Prologue; and Part One, Riddles, Chapters 1 – 3. Introduction (00:00) Context of Book IV (01:31) Why so much recap? (11:40) If Blaine were an ally, oh the possibilities (17:56) Riddle contest–end … Continue reading Ep. 20: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Argument, Prologue, & Part One, Riddles, Chapters 1-3 →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, covering chapter VI, Riddle and Waste Lands. Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:59) Cop-out or not? (07:19) Waste Lands as a theme (14:17) Critical takes (35:20) Fun Stuff (40:46) Outro (52:15) For more information about … Continue reading Ep. 19: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 6 Riddle and Waste Lands →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, chapter 5, Bridge and City. Introduction (00:00) Connections to The Stand (01:47) Character development (13:52) Riddles (24:57) Spoiler for “Game of Thrones” (29:39 – 30:31) The destruction that follows Roland (34:40) Fun Stuff (39:00) … Continue reading Ep. 18: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 5 Bridge and City →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 4, Town & Ka-Tet. Introduction (00:00) Roland’s connection to the old ways (03:04) The palaver of the ka-tet (09:17) Once there was a world we knew, but that world … Continue reading Ep. 17: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 4 Town and Ka-Tet →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 3, Door and Demon. Introduction (0:00) The death of Eddie’s childhood (03:40) Susanna is underdeveloped as a character (24:44) Does Roland fully grasp the scope of his quest? (33:44) Fun stuff (41:01) … Continue reading Ep. 16: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 3 Door and Demon →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, Chapter 2, Key and Rose. Introduction (00:00) Plot recap (00:42) King addressing his critics (02:06) Expansion of Jake as a character (13:30) They Might Be Giants song, “New York City” (22:39) Jake is putting … Continue reading Ep. 15: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 2 Key and Rose →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, Chapter 1, “Bear and Bone.” Introduction (0:00) Plot summary (00:45) Publication context (02:00) Aping T.S. Elliot (07:40) Laying down some mythology (10:33) Eddie’s arc (25:31) Susannah’s arc (26:31) Roland’s arc (29:13) Fun stuff (32:25) … Continue reading Ep. 14: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 1 Bear and Bone →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we conclude The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, Final Shuffle. Introduction (0:00) Plot recap (00:44) Who were the titular three? (01:29) Snake symbolism (06:53) The Quest (08:56) Who is Death? (16:41) Fantasy genre and tropes (21:01) Reversed portal (thanks, Emily Cait!) … Continue reading Ep. 13: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Final Shuffle →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, The Pusher. Introduction (00:00) Plot recap (00:44) A fish out of water (02:04) Matters of fate (05:41) Delusions of grandeur (06:09) Roland as hero (11:59) Romper Room “Do Bee” song (18:27) What … Continue reading Ep. 12: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Pusher →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book II of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, “Reshuffle.” Introduction (0:00) Odetta Loves Eddie (01:58) King paints a pretty romantic picture (06:35) Twilight Time (08:35) Is Odetta aware of Detta? (11:41) Does Detta know about Odetta? (14:16) Roland’s increasing … Continue reading Ep. 11: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Reshuffle →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, The Lady of Shadows. Introduction (00:00) Plot Recap (00:50) Why Odetta/Detta? (03:43) Why is Odetta so Wealthy? (09:30) Roland Needs to Merge Odetta and Detta (12:55) Writing Style Reflects Content (18:36) More … Continue reading Ep. 10: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Lady of Shadows →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, Shuffle. Introduction (0:00) Plot Summary (01:04) Cards Metaphor (02:32) Talkin’ Ka (06:56) Talkin’ Eddie (16:42) Relationship Between Eddie and Roland (30:02) Random Thoughts (32:07) Roland’s Backstory (39:14) Closing (42:40) For more information … Continue reading Ep. 9: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Shuffle →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book 2 of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, The Prisoner. Introduction (00:15) Chapter Recap (00:50) Evolution of King’s writing style; Gunslinger to Drawing of the Three (01:49) Roland’s Greek Chorus (14:23) The Prisoner: Eddie Dean (21:01) TV Tropes: The Likable Junkie … Continue reading Ep. 8: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Prisoner →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three: Prologue: The Sailor. Introduction (0:00) Plot recap (1:00) Publication history (2:38) Illustrations by Phil Hale (8:14) Argument (10:08) Prologue: The Sailor (16:04) Fan art from Sonya Lucas (32:40) Outro (33:55) Leave us … Continue reading Ep. 7: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Prologue: The Sailor →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we take a look back at The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger. Listener feedback (01:42) Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, First Stanza (07:46) Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, Last Stanza (08:05) Tease Movie Trailer episode (11:35) Does The Gunslinger … Continue reading Ep. 6: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Wrap-Up →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 1, The Gunslinger, chapter 5. Introduction (0:00) Publication History (1:10) Chapter Structure (4:45) Tarot Reading (6:00) Roland’s Vision (16:15) Questions about the Tower (32:00) The World’s Oldest Question (37:00) Time Jump (44:00) Next Episode (51:00) Outro (52:00) For … Continue reading Ep. 5: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Chapter 5 →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger, chapter 4. Introduction (00:00) Plot Recap and Publication History (00:41) Action Set Pieces (02:10) Michael Whelan Illustration (19:00) – http://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/gunslinger-slow-mutants/ Love and dying have been my life (33:22) Civilization coming apart (38:04) Resumption (51:06) Closing … Continue reading Ep. 4: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Chapter 4 →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger, chapter 3. Introduction (00:00) Plot Recap (00:46) Both Death and Life are Roland’s Enemy (01:33) Genre: horror; high fantasy and low fantasy (07:38) Who is the Man In Black? (16:04) What does Roland hope to … Continue reading Ep. 3: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Chapter 3 →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger, chapter 2. Introduction (00:00) Plot Recap and Publication History (00:41) The World Moving On (05:07) Jake and the Gunslinger (23:22) The Gunslinger is Formidable (44:46) Closing (55:08) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review!  Send your … Continue reading Ep. 2: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Chapter 2 →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, chapter 1, “The Gunslinger.” Intro (00:13) Publication History (00:49) Plot Summary (10:41) Sylvia Pittston (27:05) Music Sample (38:29) – “Hero” from Psalm 69 by Ministry King is a Great Writer (40:02) Outro (48:27) Leave us an Apple … Continue reading Ep. 1: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Chapter 1 →