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Episode 2: THE LONG WALK
10/18/2025
Episode 2: THE LONG WALK
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 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 Boink Studios’ Podcasts: The Patton Report: Tom Clark's Main Event: Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear: © Boink Studios 2025
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