Two Guys To The Dark Tower Came

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of The Simpsons episode, “Not It.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, Chapters 13-16. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:49) Johnny and Sarah make love (01:07) The Castle Rock Strangler (08:41) The horror of Johnny’s power (16:22) Connections (20:04) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:24) Thank you, Patrons! (26:11) Fun Stuff (26:36) Other Worlds than … Continue reading Ep. 146 The Dead Zone, chapters 13-16 →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, chapters 6-12. Introduction (00:13) Man out of time (01:36) Curse or Duty of Responsibility? (10:17) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:37) Yuck-King it Up (22:57) Fun Stuff (26:13) Other Worlds than These (31:59) Jay: Two Tarantino monologues: True Romance (1993); Pulp Fiction (1994) Sean: Two … Continue reading Ep. 145 The Dead Zone, chapters 6-12 →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, the Prologue and chapters 1-5. Introduction (00:13) Publication history (02:07) Structure and timing of book (06:34) King’s treatment of women, especially mothers (16:35) Fate and (wheel of) Fortune (22:19) Dark Tower Thinnies (25:57) Yuck-King It Up (29:47) Fun Stuff … Continue reading Ep. 144 The Dead Zone, chapters 1-5 →

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “Uncle Otto’s Truck.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “Lunch at the Gotham Cafe.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the 2019 movie, Doctor Sleep. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 4 “Roof O’ the World” and “Until You Sleep.” Introduction (00:00) Life is a wheel (01:35) Recovery and redemption (07:49) Dark Tower Thinnies (15:21) Yuck-King It Up (18:11) Reviews and final thoughts (21:01) Fun Stuff (26:34) Other Worlds Than … Continue reading Ep. 143 Doctor Sleep, Part 4, “Roof O’ the World” and “Until You Sleep” →

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “The Road Virus Heads North” from the Everything’s Eventual collection. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 3, “Matters of Life and Death.” Introduction (00:00) Uncle Dan (01:28) Don’t underestimate the rubes (07:59) Death is a miracle (15:34) Connections to The Shining (20:05) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:55) Yuck-King It Up (25:39) Fun Stuff (30:12)  Revenge of … Continue reading Ep. 142 Doctor Sleep, Part 3, “Matters of Life and Death” →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 2, “Empty Devils.” Introduction (00:12) A real page turner (01:15) Bad news for Dan (05:25) Connections and continuations from The Shining (12:55) Dark Tower Thinnies (18:26) Yuck-King it Up (23:02) Patrons and iTunes reviews (24:15) Fun Stuff (26:34) Other … Continue reading Ep. 141 Doctor Sleep, Part 2, “Empty Devils” →

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” from the Everything’s Eventual collection. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a … Continue reading Bonus Episode 36 – “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” (Patreon Clip) →

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the unpublished prologue to The Shining, “Before the Play.” To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 1, “Abra.” Introduction (00:00) Eternal life vs. a good life (04:02) A dream within a dream (11:40) The Shining connections (19:06) Dark Tower Thinnies (26:31) Yuck-King It Up (31:18) Fun Stuff (32:46) Wet Hot American Summer, “I’m just sick … Continue reading Ep. 140 Doctor Sleep, Part 1, “Abra” →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, “Prefatory Matters.” Introduction (00:13) Publication History (01:26) Connections and continuations from The Shining (04:25) Overcoming trauma (09:39) Dark Tower Thinnies (16:44) Yuck-King it Up (17:38) Thank you, Patrons! (19:32) Fun Stuff (20:18) Other Worlds than These (23:05) Outro (25:52) Leave … Continue reading Ep. 139 Doctor Sleep, “Prefatory Matters” →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1980 adaptation The Shining. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:50) Adaptation (02:09) Mirrors (12:53) Crazy theories (19:19) ←!! Dark Tower Thinnies (28:26) Yuck-King it Up (29:26) Thank you, Patrons! (31:24) Fun Stuff (32:04) Critical reception and box office success (36:29) Other Worlds than … Continue reading Ep. 138 – “The Shining” (1980) Movie →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shining, Part 5, Matters of Life and Death. Introduction (00:00) Surprisingly happy ending (01:23) Why Jack? (12:00) Death makes life worth living (19:29) Dark Tower Thinnies (25:03) Yuck-King It Up (28:08) Fun Stuff (30:32) Final thoughts (38:46) Other Worlds Than These … Continue reading Ep. 137 The Shining, Part 5, “Matters of Life and Death” →

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shining, Part Four: Snowbound. Introduction (00:13) Sins of the father (01:52) Jack’s gaslighting (12:37) Shit just got real (16:50) Dark Tower Thinnies (21:36) Yuck-King It Up (23:38) Thank you, Patrons! (27:10) Fun Stuff (27:54) Other Worlds Than These (34:53) Jay: “The … Continue reading Ep. 136 The Shining, Part 4, “Snowbound” →

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “L.T.’s Theory of Pets” found in Everything’s Eventual. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “1408” found in Everything’s Eventual. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.