Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

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2.06: 'Salem's Lot (Part 6) Jun 17, 2021

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Our discussion of 'Salem's Lot continues as we read and discuss Chapter 10: The Lot (III). Barlow's town takeover begins in earnest. We chat about the incredible opening to this chapter and King's evolving view on darkness and objects of power

Discussion Question: If you were a bloodsucking fiend (hypothetically), where would you want to set up your Mid Level Vampiring Scheme? Why?

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Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 11!

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2.05: 'Salem's Lot (Part 5) Jun 10, 2021

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This week we enter Part 2: The Emperor of Ice Cream and discuss chapters 8 and 9! It's another Kingslingers poetry corner as we analyze Wallace Steven's poem. Then we compare Susan Norton with Susan Delgado and chat about the irrational truth of vampires.

Discussion Question: If a good friend came to you today saying that a vampire is in your house, what would you do? What would it take to convince you?

Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 10!

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2.04: 'Salem's Lot (Part 4) Jun 03, 2021

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This week we conclude Part 1 of 'Salem's Lot by discussing Chapter 6: The Lot (II) and Chapter 7: Matt! We chat about one of King's best horror scenes, the charming friendship between Ben and Matt, and how King's view on alcoholism has evolved over time.

Discussion Question: Name your favorite use of keeping something scary by not showing it.

Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapters 8 and 9!

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2.03: 'Salem's Lot (Part 3) May 27, 2021

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Things are starting to get dark in the Lot as our coverage of King's novel continues. This week we discuss Chapter 4: Danny Glick and Others and Chapter 5: Ben (II). We chat about Larry Crockett's Jahoobies obsession, the nature of evil, and just how much we both love Matt the Schoolteacher.

Discussion Question: What makes a house creepy and how do authors like King and Shirley Jackson use these elements to create a spooky house?

Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapters 6 and 7!

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2.02: 'Salem's Lot (Part 2) May 20, 2021

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Our coverage of 'Salem's Lot continues as we discuss Chapter 3: The Lot (I)! We chat about King's ability to sprawl while still efficiently creating character, the mix of monstrousness and reliability at the core of The Lot's citizens, and how scary it is to be young.

Discussion Question: What is your favorite fictional town. (If it's Salem's Lot, Derry, or Castle Rock please try and avoid spoilers)

Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 4 and 5!

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2.01: 'Salem's Lot (Part 1) May 13, 2021

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This week, Season Two of Kingslingers begins with our deep dive into King's 'Salem's Lot. We chat about the prologue through Chapter 2. We talk about nostalgia, King's ability to exposit without making it boring, and the ominous dread of the novel's opening pages.

Discussion Question: What makes a good prologue? What is your favorite prologue that successfully uses these elements?

Next week we'll be reading and discussing Chapter 3: The Lot (I)

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2.00: Season 2 Intro May 12, 2021

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Scott and Matt here with a brief message about Season 2 of Kingslingers. We'll see you Thursday, May 13th for our first episode covering 'Salem's Lot!

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Other Levels of the Tower: MISERY May 06, 2021

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Hey Constant Listeners! We're taking off this week as we work on our final preparations for Season 2, but I wanted to leave you with something to listen to.

I've released an episode of our Patreon Exclusive Bonus Podcast Other Levels of the Tower for everyone! In this show, we take a look at all the various adaptations of King's work. This episode has Matt and I chat about the film version of Misery.

If you enjoy this episode there are 6 more waiting for you over at our Patreon!

We'll see you all next week as we begin Season 2 and Salem's Lot!

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67: Season 1 Finale Apr 29, 2021

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It's our last episode of Season 1 of Kingslingers! Matt and Scott chat about the ineffable of the Dark Tower, why it's important to them, and what the series means to them.

Then they shut up for a while as we play your amazing audio messages! Thank you so much for listening!

Season 2 begins May 13th with 'Salem's Lot!

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66: The Dark Tower Movie Apr 22, 2021

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The time has finally come... Scott and Matt watched The Dark Tower movie and they're here to talk about why it's great.

Next week is our Season 1 finale and we want to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at (720) 386-2374 and let us know why you love The Dark Tower and why it's important to you. We'll play your messages on our finale! If you can't call, record yourself and send us the mp3 over email!

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

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