Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast

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3.28: IT (Part 6) Aug 03, 2023

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As we wrap up Part 2 of Stephen King's It we spend time with the only female loser of the group as Bev deals with a bloody bathroom. Then, another Mike Hanlon interview with the burning of The Black Spot. We're discussing Chapter 9 and Derry: The Second Interlude

Discussion Question: Who is your favorite female character in a predominantly male ensemble?

Next week we begin with Part 3 with Chapter 10: The Reunion

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

3.27: IT (Part 5) Jul 27, 2023

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We spend the week learning to love Richie Tozier as we read and discuss chapter 8 of Stephen King's It.

Discussion Question: What is your favorite teenage monster in fiction?

Next week we wrap up Part 2 of It with Chapter 9 and Derry: The Second Interlude

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

3.26: IT (Part 4) Jul 20, 2023

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Mike and Eddie meet the clown as our coverage of It continues! We're chatting about chapters 6 and 7!

Discussion Question: What is your favorite example of a natural leader in fiction? (Shoutout to Phillip H. for the question idea)

Next week, Neibolt Street! We're chatting about chapter 8.

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

3.25: IT (Part 3) Jul 13, 2023

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It's back to 1958 as our coverage of Stephen King's It continues with chapters 4 and 5. We get to see Ben, Bill and Eddie meet for the very first time!

Discussion Question: What is your favorite Stephen King novel? Please answer in the form of a Haiku (5/7/5) or Benku (6/6/5 or honestly anything you want that adds up to 17). If you want to share your Haiku on socials make sure you use the hashtag #Benku. We'll reteweet all the ones we see!

Next week, It continues with chapters 6 and 7

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

3.24: IT (Part 2) Jul 06, 2023

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It continues! We're chatting about the last three sections of Chapter 3 as well as the First Derry Interlude!

Discussion Question: What is your favorite use of a phonecall as an inciting incident?

Next week, more It with chapters 4 and 5

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

3.23: IT (Part 1) Jun 29, 2023

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It's here! This week we move into the 1980s and begin our nineteen-part series covering Stephen King's classic: It. This week we're chatting about chapters 1, 2 and the first three sections of chapter 3!

Discussion Question: We can see already that memory is an important motif of this novel. What is your favorite story dealing with memory, lost or gained, and why?

Next week, It continues with the rest of chapter 3 and the first interlude!

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

3.22: The Long Walk (Overview) Jun 22, 2023

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This week we take one last look at Richard Bachman's The Long Walk! We chat about what we learned about Bachman, some things we missed in our initial readthrough, and the enduring power of the novel. Then we answer some questions from you folks!

Next week we move into the 1980s with King's IT! We'll be reading chapters 1, 2, and the first 3 subsections of Chapter 3. Please come join us!

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

3.21: The Long Walk (Part 5) Jun 15, 2023

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This week The Walk finally comes to an end as we cover chapters 14-18 and complete the novel.

Next week is our overview episode on The Long Walk, which means it's mailbag time! Send in your questions and we'll discuss them on the show!

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

BONUS - Other Levels of the Tower: CREEPSHOW Jun 08, 2023

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Hey folks! Matt is on Vacation this week so we're taking the week off. The following is one of our Patreon exclusive podcasts we recorded a few months ago about Stephen King and George A. Romero's Creepshow. If you like it, there are tons more at the Patreon link below!

Next week, we'll be back to finish off The Long Walk

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

3.20: The Long Walk (Part 4) Jun 01, 2023

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This week we finally get a bigger view of the world around The Walk as we continue Richard Bachman's The Long Walk with chapters 10-14.

Discussion Question: If you were in the Long Walk, what would your winning strategy be?

Next week, we'll be off, but we'll be back in 2 weeks to finish The Long Walk!

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