Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

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2.72: The Stand (Part 12) Oct 06, 2022

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This week: Our time in the Boulder Free Zone ends with an explosive result. We're completing Book 2 of The Stand with chapters 57-60.

Discussion Question: What is your favorite/most effective use of an explosion in fiction?

Next week, the end begins as we move into book 3, covering chapters 61-66

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

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2.71: The Stand (Part 11) Sep 29, 2022

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This week: Harold gets everything he needs and then chooses everything he wants instead. Cause he sucks. We're discussing chapters 54-56 of The Stand.

Discussion Question: What fictional character do you think could use to be a little more self-righteous and why?

Next week, we reach the end of Book 2 of The Stand with chapters 57-60!!

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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

2.70: The Stand (Part 10) Sep 22, 2022

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This week: Mother Abagail goes missing and Harold and Nadine take a turn. We're discussing chapters 52 and 53 of The Stand!

Discussion Question: Kojak is back! What is your favorite fictional dog?

Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 54-56!

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

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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

2.69: The Stand (Part 9) Sep 15, 2022

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This week all of our friends finally meet up in the Boulder Free Zone! We're chatting about chapters 49-51 of The Stand.

Discussion Question: This week's reading features some of our favorite character description moments ever. What is your favorite King-esque Character description? Bonus points for efficient and evocative writing.

Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 52 & 53

Check out the show schedule: 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

2.68: The Stand (Part 8) Sep 08, 2022

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This week we catch up with Trashcan Man and his encounter with a certain Kid. Also Harold! ...he sucks! We're chatting about chapters 47 and 48 of The Stand!

Discussion Question: This week's reading opens with a realistic and visceral action sequence. What is your favorite action sequence (in books or elsewhere) intended to be very visceral and realistic?

Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 49-51

Check out the show schedule: 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

2.67: The Stand (Part 7) Sep 01, 2022

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This week we beat back some demon weasels (and Harold) and finally meet Mother Abagail herself! We're chatting about chapters 45 and 46 of The Stand!

Discussion Question: This week we are introduced to Frannie's diary, which we get to read via epistolary sections in the middle of the novel. What is your favorite instance of diary entries being used in stories and how does it enhance the story?

Next week, The Stand continues with chapters 47 and 48!

Check out the show schedule: 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

2.66: The Stand (Part 6) Aug 25, 2022

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M-O-O-N , that spells Kingslingers! We're beginning Book 2 of The Stand, covering chapters 43 and 44! Its a week of many meetings where Nick meets the incredible Tom and Larry meets the mysterious Nadine and little Joe!

Submissions for the 2nd Do the King Thing contest are due (today!!!) August 25th!!! Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/

Discussion Question: This week both Larry and Nick went through a moral test with the new people they came across. What is your favorite moral test of a character in books/movies/etc.

Next week, The Stand continues with chapter 45 and 46!

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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

2.65: The Stand (Part 5) Aug 18, 2022

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This week w reach the end of book 1 of The Stand . Flagg recruits his second in command and Larry...well...is Larry. We're chatting about chapters 36-42!

Submissions for the 2nd Do the King Thing contest are due August 25th!!! Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/

Discussion Question: What is your favorite "chapter 38": aka a series of rapid vignettes that flesh out a world without necessarily advancing plot.

Next week, The Stand Book 2 begins as we discuss chapters 43 and 44!

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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

2.64: The Stand (Part 4) Aug 11, 2022

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The Stand continues with chapters 29-35. We finally meet Trashcan Man and then Larry braves the dangers of the Lincoln Tunnel in what is obviously one of the best scenes ever written.

**ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL DO THE KING THING SHORT FICTION WRITING CONTEST*** Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/

Discussion Question: Favorite horror setting/sequence in a book?(We're talking books specifically this week because writing horror in a novel is unique and interesting.)

Next week, our coverage of The Stand continues as we complete book one with chapters 36-42.

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

2.63: The Stand (Part 3) Aug 04, 2022

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This week, we continue our coverage of The Stand with chapters 21-28! Frannie and Larry both lose loved ones, but gain...Harold

**ANNOUNCING THE SECOND ANNUAL DO THE KING THING SHORT FICTION WRITING CONTEST*** Get the details here: https://www.doofmedia.com/2022/07/27/do-the-king-thing-2-short-fiction-contest/

Discussion Question: We've all seen a Harold Lauder type in the fiction we enjoy. What is your "favorite" Harold Lauder type character?