Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

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3.00: Season 3 Introduction Jan 05, 2023

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We're back! This week we introduce season 3, giving out the complete list of our books and briefly discussing our goals and excitement for the next 2 years of reading and chatting.

Our first book of the season, The Shining begins next Thursday with chapters 1-7 of the novel!

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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

BONUS - Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower Dec 14, 2022

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We're supposed to be on vacation! But we got together for a few minutes to talk about the news that Mike Flanagan will be making a Dark Tower adapatation

Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia

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Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

Special BIGGER musical outtro created by Constant Listener Frank S

Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

2.79: Season 2 Finale Dec 01, 2022

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This week on the show we're wrapping up Season 2. Matt and Scott spend about an hour and 15 minutesd chatting about their experience over these last couple seasons and briefly touch on what they're most looking forward to in Season 3. Then we pass things off to our listeners who called in to tell us what they loved about their favorite season 2 book.

We'll see you in 2023 wth The Shining!

Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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

Special BIGGER musical outtro created by Constant Listener Frank S

Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff

2.78: The Stand Miniseries (2020) Nov 24, 2022

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This week on the show we take a look at the 2020 adaptation of The Stand. It's...bad. I hate it. I hate that I had to watch this. Damnit.

Next week is our season finale episode! And like in Season 1, we're asking folks to leave us voicemails that we'll play at the end of the episode. Give us a call at ‪(720) 386-2374 and let us know which Season 2 book is the most important to you and why! Please try and keep the voicemails to under a minute! Note: This number only works in the US. If you're international you can also record yourself talking and send us an email with the mp3!

Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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

Bonus: Other Levels of the Tower: Gerald's Game Nov 17, 2022

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We're busy watching 9 hours of TV in prep for next week's episode so we're taking off! Here's an episode of our Patreon exclusive show discussing King adaptations! In this one we take a look at Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game. If you like it, check out more at our Patreon!

Next week: The Stand 2020 Miniseries!

Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv

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Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod

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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

2.77: The Stand Miniseries (1994) Nov 10, 2022

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This week on the show Matt and Scott take a look at Mick Garris' 1994 miniseries adaptation of The Stand. There's plenty to really enjoy here even if the movie doesn't work overall.

Next week: We're taking off! Look for a bonus episode and then our coverage of the 2020 miniseries Thanksgiving Week!

Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): 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

2.76: The Stand (Overview) Nov 03, 2022

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This week we take one final look at The Stand and then answer all of your wonderful mailbag questions. Also, we officially announce the third and final season of Kingslingers! Stephen King's greatest hits are a gooooo

Next week: The Stand (1994) Miniseries

Check out the show schedule (including Season 3): https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia

Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod

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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

2.75: The Stand (Part 15) Oct 27, 2022

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This week we finish The Stand! We chat about chapters 74 through the end of the book. Topics include Stu's survival, bliss orbs, and our feelings on the epilogue added to the '90 version.

Next week: It's Mailbag time! Send us your questions and we'll answer them as we take one final look back at Stephen King's The Stand.

Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia

Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod

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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

2.74: The Stand (Part 14) Oct 20, 2022

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This week we reach the climax of The Stand. We chat about chapters 67-73, which are absolutely stuffed with stuff to talk about!

There are spoilers for The Lord of the Rings conclusion in this episode. Be warned!

Discussion Question: What is your favorite character in The Stand?

Next week, we FINISH THE BOOK

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

2.73: The Stand (Part 13) Oct 13, 2022

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This week we begin Book 3 of The Stand, chatting about chapters 61 through 66. We finally catch up with our friends in Vegas and learn the final fate of Harold "Hawk" Lauder.

Discussion Question: You've heard a lot over the past few weeks about what WE think about Harold, but what about you? Pour one out for Hawk by telling us your favorite (or least favorite) Harold Lauder moments.

Next week, climax! We're chatting about chapters 67 through 73 !

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