Episode 6: THE JAUNT
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson take a deep dive into Stephen King’s unnerving sci-fi horror classic The Jaunt. They explore how King blends futuristic technology with existential dread, why the story’s structure remains so effective, and what makes its final moments some of the most haunting in his entire catalogue. The guys break down the themes of body vs. mind, the fear of the unknown, and King’s early experiments with cosmic horror. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of...
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Episode 5: NEEDFUL THINGS
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson dig deep into Stephen King’s Needful Things — the novel King once called “the last Castle Rock story.” The guys break down the book’s themes, characters, symbolism, and the insidious role of Leland Gaunt, the mysterious shopkeeper whose deals always come with a deadly price. They explore how Needful Things fits into the broader King universe, and why this story remains one of King’s most disturbing depictions of small-town unraveling. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and...
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Episode 4: THE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
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On this special Halloween edition of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson count down their top 10 favorite Stephen King film adaptations — and their top 10 King books, novels, and short stories. From page to screen, they explore what makes King’s worlds so haunting, emotional, and unforgettable. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a focus on the Richard Bachman novels, and much more. Subscribe on YouTube: Follow Boink Studios: Follow the show on social media: Facebook: ...
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Episode 3: THE MONKEY
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson wind up Stephen King’s haunting short story The Monkey. They explore how a simple childhood toy becomes a symbol of dread, guilt, and generational trauma — and why this story captures King’s ability to make the ordinary terrifying. Together, they unpack the story’s publication history, its connection to King’s other early works, and the psychological themes that still hit hard today. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a...
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Episode 2: THE LONG WALK
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On this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson explore The Long Walk, Richard Bachman’s second novel and one of Stephen King’s most intense early works. Together, they dive into the story’s evolution from concept to book, examining its tense, dystopian vision of competition and survival. They also discuss the movie adaptation, comparing how the story translates to screen, while exploring King’s signature themes of endurance, human psychology, and societal pressure. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of...
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Episode 1: RAGE
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On this series premiere of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson explore Stephen King’s first novel under the Richard Bachman pseudonym, Rage. Together, they break down the story’s themes of teenage rebellion, alienation, and violence, while examining King’s influence on pop culture. Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a focus on the Richard Bachman novels, and much more. Subscribe on YouTube: Follow Boink Studios: Follow the show on social media: Facebook: Instagram: Listen to...
info_outlineOn this episode of Bachman’s Basement, Chris Patton and Chris Clawson explore The Long Walk, Richard Bachman’s second novel and one of Stephen King’s most intense early works. Together, they dive into the story’s evolution from concept to book, examining its tense, dystopian vision of competition and survival. They also discuss the movie adaptation, comparing how the story translates to screen, while exploring King’s signature themes of endurance, human psychology, and societal pressure.
Bachman’s Basement is a podcast that digs into the dark, strange, and unforgettable corners of Stephen King’s work, with a focus on the Richard Bachman novels, and much more.
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