The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

There's a new shop in Castle Rock and the Losers are the first to check it out. It's a strange little store named Needful Things, and the shopkeeper is as charming as he is mercurial. They must be cautious. This is the first of two episodes covering Stephen King's epic 1991 classic.  Chapters include: Intro, History/The Hook (16:00), Structure and Format (1:03:00), and Heroes and Villains (1:20:00).  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers look ahead into the coming months and see where Stephen King will pop up in 2020. There's The Stand on CBS All Access, Lisey's Story on Apple TV+, and possibly another round with Hulu's Castle Rock. But what about all of those other adaptations that were announced years ago? Are they coming out? Are they still in development? Head to the Barrens and find out.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers return to the Barrens following a lengthy holiday hiatus -- and they've brought a guest. Jenn Adams of The Horror Virgin has tagged along to discuss the grisly crimes behind HBO's The Outsider. Together, they discuss Richard Price's turn into the supernatural, Cynthia Erivo's portrayal of Holly Gibney, and the show's delicate dance with tones. Shortly after, the three head to Castle Rock to close up shop on last year's explosive second season on Hulu.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers find a door in the back of the cineplex leading to 2013. Join them as they head to Frazier, New Hampshire to review Stephen King's novel Doctor Sleep. Together, they weigh in on the True Knot, dirty dozens of dishes with poundcake, and argue whether King should have ever burned down The Overlook Hotel.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers return to The Overlook Hotel to review Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep. Together, they discuss how the film bridges together both Stephen King's The Shining and Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adaptation, praise Rebecca Ferguson's scene-stealing performance, and debate how this all might have gone down with "Hollywood Hack" Akiva Goldsman. They also speak to The Newton Brothers, who dig deep into their incredible score and how they managed to build upon the past.  Chapters include: Derry Public Library (17:45), Heroes and Villains (51:30), Nightmares and Dreamscapes (1:29:00), The Sematary (1:38:30), King’s Dominion (1:46:00), Overall Thoughts (1:52:45), and The Newton Brothers Interview (2:02:00).  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers return to review the second season of Hulu's Castle Rock. Together, they try to reason with the inclusion of Misery's Annie Wilkes and attempt to reckon with the wild changes going down in Stephen King's iconic small town. Yes, there are spoilers.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers board a train back to Mid-World as they continue their epic quest with Stephen King’s 1991 sequel, The Dark Tower III: The Wastelands.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers share some Needful Tweets, visit Hollywood King, and check into The Institute for a capsule review. Topics include: Constant Reader Patton Oswalt, If It Bleeds, and early anxieties forming around CBS All Access' The Stand.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers pull off to the side of the road while journeying through Kansas to review Vincenzo Natali's In the Tall Grass. Together, they discuss the pros and cons of the Stephen King and Joe Hill adaptation, specifically why it may have been better suited for an anthology series.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers hole up inside Horlicks University to review Shudder's new revival of Creepshow. Together, they discuss the series premiere -- more specifically, "Gray Matter" by Stephen King and "The House of the Head" by Josh Malerman -- and weigh in on the pros and cons. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final episode of coverage for It: Chapter Two, the Losers take one more trip into the sewers for two exclusive interviews. First, they speak with composer Benjamin Wallfisch, who weighs in on his two epic scores. Shortly after, they reunite with director Andy Muschietti, who plans to spend more time in Derry with a new supercut. He details a few deleted scenes that may be included and also shares a few anecdotes on working with Stephen King on set. This episode is sponsored by King's new novel, The Institute, which is out in stores now.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers give their full review of It: Chapter Two. They're joined once again by Vanity Fair writer Anthony Breznican, who not only shares his two cents on the film, but also digresses on his recent chat with the King himself. This episode is sponsored by Stephen King's new novel The Institute, which hits bookstores on September 10th.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers return from an exclusive screening of It: Chapter Two and dump out another Bag of Bones. Rest assured, they try to keep the lid on the sewer of spoilers, but beware of some inferences or leakage.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brace yourselves, Constant Listeners. It: Chapter Two is going to be nearly three hours long. That's about as crazy as this episode which finds the Losers unpacking a hefty Bag of Bones. Conversations range from Stephen King book covers to The Dark Tower casting to, naturally, an elaborate digression on The Omega Code actor Casper Van Dien. As Iggy Pop once sang, "It's a real wild episode you're about to hear."  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers welcome journalist and novelist Anthony Breznican to the Barrens, where they discuss the latest trailer for It: Chapter Two. To their surprise, he offers some juicy behind-the-scenes details from his past visit to the set. This is a can't-miss episode.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As they wait for their film to develop, the Losers discuss The Sun Dog, the fourth and final novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers return their books to The Library Policeman, the third novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers search for King's Dominion within Hawkins, Indiana as they review Stranger Things 3.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers answer the door to find a disheveled Johnny Depp in 2004's middling Secret Window.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great Mick Garris reunites with the Losers for a special mini-episode to discuss his new horror anthology film, Nightmare Cinema. He also digresses on the state of modern horror, what keeps him up at night, and his recent chat with Stephen King.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices