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Chat Sematary: A Stephen King Podcast

Join host Deanna Chapman as she navigates the eerie world of Stephen King with a wide panel of guests.

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The Finale

We've reached the end of Chat Sematary. I'm joined by Drew Dietsch and Travis Newton to talk about what it was like making this show over the last 5 years. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show and who has been a guest, it's been quite the run! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dec 21, 202355 minEp. 188

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023)

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Pet Sematary: Bloodlines , which is now streaming on Paramount+. Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 08, 202352 minEp. 187

Richard Chizmar

Author Richard Chizmar joins the podcast to talk about Becoming the Boogeyman and what it was like to work with Stephen King on the Gwendy trilogy. Grab a copy of Becoming the Boogeyman . Follow Richard Chizmar on Twitter and Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast...

Oct 25, 202341 minEp. 186

The Making of Creepshow 2

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Lee Karr's The Making of Creepshow 2. Grab a copy of the book here . Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter and Bluesky . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter , Bluesky , and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Sep 20, 202330 minEp. 185

Children of the Corn (2023)

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to take on the task of discussing Children of the Corn. Yeah, they did release yet another one in the year 2023. Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jun 28, 202340 minEp. 184

The Boogeyman (2023)

Becky Rice and Deanna Chapman discuss The Boogeyman, directed by Rob Savage. Follow Becky Rice on Letterboxd , Twitter , and Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Letterboxd , Twitter , and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jun 08, 202343 minEp. 183

Creating Stephen King Content with Dave Musson

Dave Musson joins the podcast to discuss his Stephen King quiz book, being a YouTuber, and much more! Buy a copy of The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book . Check out Dave's YouTube channel . Listen to Constant Writers . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Mar 08, 202349 minEp. 182

Creepshows

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshows by Stephen Jones. We talk about why this books was helpful throughout this podcast, what some of our favorite things about it are, and more. Buy Creepshows on Amazon . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ...

Feb 22, 202322 minEp. 181

Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)

Becky Rice returns to the podcast to chat about the Netflix adaptation of Mr. Harrigan's Phone. We talk about why the movie didn't quite hit for us, what we thought in comparison to the story, and more. Follow Becky Rice on Twitter and Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Nov 09, 202247 minEp. 180

Fairy Tale (2022)

Travis Newton returns to the podcast to talk about Fairy Tale. We dive into Stephen King's character work, the various settings, and more. Spoiler discussion starts around 17:00. Buy a copy of Fairy Tale . Check out GenreVision . Follow Travis Newton on Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to...

Oct 26, 202246 minEp. 179

Pennywise: The Story of IT

Alex Divincenzo returns to the podcast to discuss Pennywise: The Story of IT . The documentary dives into the 1990 mini-series. Watch Pennywise: The Story of IT . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Sep 07, 202226 minEp. 178

Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow

Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow . We dive into what the documentary covers, who is notably missing from it, what some of the bonus features are, and more. Just Desserts - Amazon Just Desserts - Target Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Sup...

Jun 29, 202227 minEp. 177

Paperbacks From Hell

Travis Newton joins the podcast to discuss Paperbacks From Hell by Grady Hendrix. We talk about the format of the book, what it did to our TBR lists, and more! Paperbacks From Hell - Bookshop Paperbacks From Hell - Amazon Paperbacks From Hell - Valancourt Books Night Worms Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing Touch the Night by Max Booth III Follow Travis Newton on Instagram . Check out GenreVision . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podca...

Jun 01, 202225 minEp. 176

Firestarter (2022) with Take Me To Your Reader

Today, we're shaking things up a little. Deanna Chapman joined Take Me To Your Reader for a crossover episode on the new Firestarter movie. We talk about the cast, what changed from the book and original movie, and more. Check out Take Me To Your Reader ! Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

May 25, 202244 minEp. 175

Creepshow: The Cursed

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Cursed by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Green Mountain Monster" and "The Chatelaine." Creepshow: The Cursed - Amazon Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on...

May 04, 202219 minEp. 174

Creepshow: The Taker

Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Taker by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Taker" and "Pretty Polly." Creepshow: The Taker - Amazon Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Apr 27, 202218 minEp. 173

Nightmares in the Sky

Did you know that Stephen King wrote an essay on gargoyles for a coffee table book? If you didn't, now you do! Bryant Burnette joins the podcast to discuss Nightmares in the Sky from Stephen King and F-Stop Fitzgerald. Nightmares in the Sky Follow Bryant Burnette on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Apr 20, 202215 minEp. 172

The Woman in the Room

Drew Dietsch and Deanna Chapman discuss Frank Darabont's short film The Woman in the Room. We dive into Darabont's love of Stephen King, how this compares to The Boogeyman, and more. Watch The Woman in the Room . Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter . Check out GenreVision ! Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Apr 13, 202228 minEp. 171

On Writing

Drew Dietsch returns for a discussion about Stephen King's On Writing. We run through some of the lessons we've learned through the book, why it resonates even if you aren't a writer, and much more. On Writing - Amazon Austin Kleon's books - Amazon Check out GenreVision ! Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra ...

Apr 06, 202244 minEp. 170

Gwendy's Final Task

We've reached the third entry in Gwendy Peterson's story. Panda Hatton returns to discuss Gwendy's Final Task by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar. We dive into the pacing, our inability to remember character's names, and more. Gwendy's Final Task - Amazon Follow Panda Hatton on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podc...

Mar 30, 202244 minEp. 169

A Little Podcast Update

Hey all! I just wanted to drop a quick update into the feed so you all know what to expect next from the podcast. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Mar 16, 20225 minEp. 168

Coming Up: Firestarter and Salem's Lot

Kt Schaefer and Deanna Chapman discuss Stephen King's upcoming 2022 adaptations, Firestarter and Salem's Lot. Firestarter trailer Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Feb 16, 202228 minEp. 167

It's Q&A Time!

Now that I am temporarily caught up, I wanted to take some time to answer questions from the listeners. Thank you to my Patreon supporters and Twitter followers for the fantastic questions! I cover some of my favorite adaptations and stories, whether or not I see other Stephen King podcasts as competition, and more. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on...

Feb 02, 202220 minEp. 166

Gwendy's Magic Feather (2019)

Panda Hatton returns to the podcast for a quick discussion about Gwendy's Magic Feather. We dive into how well this book held down the fort while we wait for the next installment. Gwendy's Magic Feather - Cemetery Dance Follow Panda Hatton on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jan 26, 202221 minEp. 165

Chapelwaite (2021)

Sadie Hartmann, co-owner of Night Worms, joins the podcast to discuss Chapelwaite , the adaptation based on Stephen King's short story "Jerusalem's Lot." Chapelwaite - Stephen King Wiki Check out Night Worms ! Follow Sadie Hartmann on Twitter and Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Jan 19, 202254 minEp. 164

Billy Summers (2021)

Mike Vlaz returns to the podcast to discuss Stephen King's 2021 novel Billy Summers. We chat about how much time is spent waiting, the pacing picking up in the second half of the book, the tie to the greater King universe, and more. Billy Summers - Stephen King Wiki Buy a copy of Billy Summers ! Follow Mike Vlaz on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . *Some links are affiliate links which support...

Jan 12, 202240 minEp. 163

Lisey's Story (2021)

Podcaster and film critic Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to discuss Lisey's Story. We dive into the pacing of the show, how closely it follows the book, Stephen King returning to screenwriting, and much more. Lisey's Story - Stephen King Wiki Lisey's Story - Apple TV+ Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . *Some links are affiliate links which support the podcast at no extra cost to you* ★ ...

Jan 05, 202254 minEp. 162

Later (2021)

Krossland Shaw, the co-host of Words and Whiskey, joins Deanna Chapman to discuss Stephen King's Later. We dive into the connections to King's universe, what makes Jamie a great character, and much more. Later - Stephen King Wiki Check out Words and Whiskey . Follow Krossland Shaw on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Dec 22, 202146 minEp. 161

The Stand (2020)

Film critic and podcaster Kt Schaefer joins Deanna Chapman to discuss the 2020 miniseries The Stand . We chat about how good the cast is, the use of a non-linear timeline, the series length, and much more. The Stand - Stephen King Wiki Follow Kt Schaefer on Twitter . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...

Dec 15, 202148 minEp. 160

If It Bleeds (2020)

Becky Rice joins the podcast to dive into the four stories within If It Bleeds. We discuss why the stories are hard to remember, even after reading them twice, and if you stick around until the end, we talk a bit about the experience of doing a weekly Stephen King podcast. If It Bleeds - Stephen King Wiki Follow Becky Rice on Twitter and Instagram . Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Instagram . Follow the podcast on Twitter . Follow the podcast on Instagram . ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

Dec 08, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 159
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