095 - Short Story/Novella - The Jaunt (Skeleton Crew) & The Dreamers (You Like It Darker) - Guest: Eric Vespe (The Kingcast)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
Release Date: 05/02/2025
095 - Short Story/Novella - The Jaunt (Skeleton Crew) & The Dreamers (You Like It Darker) - Guest: Eric Vespe (The Kingcast)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this episode, I welcome Eric Vespe from to the show for reviews of two of Stephen King’s short fiction offerings: The Jaunt (Skeleton Crew) and The Dreamers (You Like It Darker)! We also talk about all things King, The Dark Tower, podcasting, The Stand, The Life of Chuck, and a ton of other things. Timestamps Show Start - 00:40 Introducing Eric - 02:22 Pre-Review King Chat - 05:42 Reviews The Jaunt - 1:02:52 The Dreamers - 1:23:10 Closing the Ep - 1:48:04 Patreon Clip - 1:52:20 Related Links Follow...
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094 - Short Story/Novella - Nona (Skeleton Crew) & The Gingerbread Girl (Just After Sunset) - Guest: Kim C (UnderratedSKPod)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this episode, I welcome Kim C from The Year of Underrated Stephen King back to the show for reviews of two of Stephen King’s short fiction offerings: Nona (Skeleton Crew) and The Gingerbread Girl (Just After Sunset)! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at . Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Pre-review King Chat – 02:34 Reviews Nona (Skeleton Crew) - 34:13 Spoiler Review - 1:04:00 The Gingerbread Girl (Just After Sunset) - 1:20:17 Spoiler Review - 1:43:30 Closing the Ep - 2:00:50 Patreon Clip - 2:05:07 Related...
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093 - Short Story/Movie - 1408 (Everything’s Eventual) & 1408 (2007)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this episode, Tiny and I review the short story 1408 from Everything’s Eventual as well as the 2007 film adaptation starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. We also discuss the latest Stephen King news and share what we’ve been up to in the world of King lately. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at . Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins – 06:18 Reviews 1408 (Short Story) - 27:42 1408 (2007) - 55:35 Spoiler Review - 1:15:21 Closing the Ep - 1:36:22 Patreon Clip - 1:38:46 Related Links -...
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092 - Khef - The Gunslinger and the Man in Black (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 5)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 5: The Gunslinger and the Man in Black. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at . Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins – 06:09 Previously…on The Dark Tower – 27:50 Part 5: The Gunslinger and the Man in Black – 30:31 Closing the Ep – 1:04:28 Related Links - Affiliate Link Eligible for Commissions -...
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091 - Novella/Movie - Mr. Harrigan's Phone (If It Bleeds) & Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C (host of The Year of Underrated Stephen King) back to the show to review Stephen King's 2020 novella Mr. Harrigan's Phone (from the If It Bleeds collection) and John Lee Hancock's 2022 film adaptation. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at . Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins – 03:00 Reviews Mr. Harrigan's Phone (Novella) – 27:55 Non-Spoiler – 28:45 Spoiler – 43:51 Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) – 1:07:29 Closing...
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090 - Special Ep - Interview with King on Screen Producer Sebastien B. Cruz
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this special episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sebastien Cruz, producer for the new Stephen King documentary, King on Screen! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at . Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Interview - 04:30 Closing the Ep - 1:18:32 Related Links - Affiliate Link Eligible for Commissions - Amazon Associate Link - Amazon Associate Link - Amazon Associate Link Matt’s Stephen King Short Story Collection Twitter...
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089 - Khef - The Slow Mutants (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 4)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 4: The Slow Mutants. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at . Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins - 03:35 Previously...on The Dark Tower - 17:14 Part 4: The Slow Mutants - 19:02 Closing the Ep - 1:11:03 Related Links - Amazon Associate Link - Amazon Associate Link - Amazon Associate Link ...
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088 - Khef - The Oracle and the Mountains (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 3)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 3: The Oracle and the Mountains. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at . Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 On 10 Years of Podcasting - 03:14 Stephen King News/Check-ins - 11:24 Previously...on The Dark Tower - 23:49 Part 3: The Oracle and the Mountains - 25:19 Closing the Ep - 57:31 Related Links - Amazon Associate Link - Amazon Associate Link - Amazon Associate...
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087 - Movie/Short Story - The Boogeyman (2023) & The Man in the Black Suit (Everything's Eventual) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this episode, I welcome my friend Kim C (host of The Year of Underrated Stephen King) to review Rob Savage's adaptation of Stephen King's short story, The Boogeyman. We also review The Man in the Black Suit (from Everything's Eventual) and chat about plenty of other topics along the way! Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at . Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins - 10:00 Reviews The Boogeyman (2023) - 30:43 Non-Spoiler - 32:25 Spoiler - 54:18 The Man in the Black Suit - 1:27:40...
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086 - Khef - The Way Station (The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger Part 2)
Tower Junkies - A Stephen King Podcast
In this episode, Tiny and I continue our journey to The Dark Tower with a discussion of The Gunslinger chapter 2: The Way Station. Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at . Timestamps Show Start – 00:40 Stephen King News/Check-ins - 05:50 Previously...on The Dark Tower - 38:08 Part 2: The Way Station - 40:05 Closing the Ep - 1:43:25 Related Links - Amazon Associate Link - Amazon Associate Link - Amazon Associate Link Matt’s Stephen...
info_outlineIn this episode, I welcome Eric Vespe from The Kingcast to the show for reviews of two of Stephen King’s short fiction offerings: The Jaunt (Skeleton Crew) and The Dreamers (You Like It Darker)! We also talk about all things King, The Dark Tower, podcasting, The Stand, The Life of Chuck, and a ton of other things.
Timestamps
- Show Start - 00:40
- Introducing Eric - 02:22
- Pre-Review King Chat - 05:42
Reviews
- The Jaunt - 1:02:52
- The Dreamers - 1:23:10
- Closing the Ep - 1:48:04
- Patreon Clip - 1:52:20
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