Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast

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Episode 69 – The Colorado Kid Pt. 1 – “That Very Poetic Image" Sep 20, 2020

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This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “The Colorado Kid” chosen by Bryant Burnette. Join us as Ben introduces a “new segment”, the idyllic backdrop of Moose-Lookit Island, the way Vince and Dave mentor Stephanie, how King came to write the story, the framing device of this story, the formula of a mystery, and when a story isn’t a story. Grab a Coke and take a seat on the porch for Episode 69, “That Very Poetic Image”.

Episode 68 – The Tommyknockers Pt. 4 – “Between a Rock and a Gard Place” Sep 06, 2020

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This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series covering the miniseries of The Tommyknockers. Join us as we discuss the drastic changes to Gard’s character, the way the theme of addiction was brought to the forefront, the great design of the inventions, the baffling exterior ship design, a dramatic reenactment with Josh and Ben, the best and worst deaths, the amazing set design of the Shed, and the crazy alternate finale from the book. Prepare for that 90’s green glow on Episode 68, “Between a Rock and a Gard Place”.

Episode 67 – The Tommyknockers Pt. 3 – “Just Like the Matrix” Aug 23, 2020

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This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Book Three of The Tommyknockers. Join us as we discuss Ben’s new cat’s thoughts, Sissy’s cartoonish behavior, CM crushes the metal protection logic, the Shed and the Ship are revealed, the mechanics of teleportation, we discover what Tommyknockers actually are, Haven becomes closed off from the outside world, and whether or not Gard’s story has come full circle. We get out of this world on Episode 67, “Just Like the Matrix”.

Episode 66 – The Tommyknockers Pt. 2 – “Classic Book Argument” Aug 02, 2020

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This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Book Two of The Tommyknockers. Tune in as we discuss this history of Haven, the book's complete change of format, the best/worst magic show ever, how hardcore Ruth McCausland can be, the flaw in the metal plate theory, the downfall of naming things, how dumb the Tommyknockers plans are, Gard puts some final pieces together, and CM commits the first cardinal sin of the podcast. We get closer to Becoming on Episode 66, “Classic Book Argument”.

Episode 65 – The Tommyknockers Pt. 1 – “I’m Getting a Dog” Jul 26, 2020

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This week Derry Public Radio puts their face masks on and returns to the studio together! We get back into our Patreon Reader Selections with The Tommyknockers. Join us as we discuss the inspiration behind the story, how Bobbi changes so quickly, the insane vet scene, we get real about addiction, way too much nuclear energy talk, a King crossover, alien inventions, Jim’s rampant hypocrisy, and Bango Skank! Prepare to lose time on Episode 65, “I’m Getting a Dog”.

Derry Public Radio Interviews Andrew McCarthy Jul 12, 2020

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With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, the incomparable Dr. Hook, Andrew McCarthy! Tune is as we discuss his acting career, quarantine, his passion for travel, how exposure to the world at large makes you a better person, his YA novel, how he became Dr. Hook, what it was like to make “Kingdom Hospital”, the Kingdom Finger, and what does the future hold? Sit back and enjoy as Derry Public Radio interviews Andrew McCarthy.

Episode 64 – Kingdom Hospital Pt. 13 – “Tinnitus” Jul 05, 2020

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With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, Head of the “$1 Producer Project”, Anthony Natarelli. Tune in as we discuss Stegman’s peak madness, CM would be a dick if she had Mary’s bell, we get our Stephen King cameo, more evil Gottrichs, a clip show using clips from the clip show, how Antbear became Antbear, Mary’s full story, Peter does his solid, and the Kingdom finally rests. Let’s conclude our stay at Kingdom Hospital with a diagnosis for Episode 64, “Tinnitus”.

Episode 63 – Kingdom Hospital Pt. 12 – “Freestyle Nursery Rhyming” Jun 28, 2020

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With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, GM for our Kids on Bikes series on Patreon, Jeremy Mahr. Tune in for Josh’s acting skills put on display, Liminal Space, Elmer finally gets ahead, a limo ride takes a tragic turn, some behind the scenes info, Antibus’ transformation, Egyptian Gods, and Stephen King gets one over on us once again! Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? Then we’re here to cheer you up with Episode 63, “Freestyle Nursery Rhyming”.

Episode 62 – Kingdom Hospital Pt. 11 – “WCW Saved Us All” Jun 21, 2020

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With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join in as we welcome special guest, Steve Jennings. Tune in as a brand-new character is introduced, Brenda’s witchcraft gone wrong, the secret of Peter’s drawings, CM’s Dr. Hook impression, unpacking Bobby’s home life, Medical Records becomes a game of chicken, and we miss an old villain. Grab your Wolf Pack and listen to Episode 62, “WCW Saved Us All”.

Episode 61 – Kingdom Hospital Pt. 10 – “I'm a Hoot" Jun 14, 2020

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With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join in as we welcome special guest, Josh's mom, Lisa Kahn. Tune in as we discuss all of the Christ references throughout the episode, a Wayne Newton cameo, the real meaning of Easter, Josh gets his dreaded Otto arc, and Stegman gets the truth about the vandals. It's time for a miracle on Episode 61, "I'm a Hoot".

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