This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Michelle Devan’s pick “Dolores Claiborne”. Join in as we discuss the deeper levels of Dolores’ relationship with Vera, the day of the eclipse, the crossover with “Gerald’s Game”, Joe’s struggle to survive, uncomfortable silences, the day in question, and every secret becomes revealed. It’s time to find out how it all ends on Episode 105, “Death By Misadventure”.
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This week Derry Public Radio kicks off their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Michelle Devan’s pick “Dolores Claiborne”. Join in as we discuss a trigger warning for graphic sexual abuse, the books unique format, how REAL some elements are, the powerful relationship Dolores has with Vera, dust bunnies, Joe’s “home corrections”, the emotionally devastating ferry ride, and Vera provides some critical inspiration. Accidents happen but it’s no accident you’re listening to Episode 104, “A Very Speci...
Feb 06, 2022•56 min
Join C.M. and Josh as they sit down with Dollar Baby Director of Lawnmower Man, Jim Gonis! Jim made this student film in 1985 before moving to LA to work for Playboy for 21 years. For the last nine years, Jim has been the co-host of the fantastic podcast Monster Party. Jim isn't active on social media but you can listen to Monster Party here: http://monsterpartypodcast.libsyn.com/
Jan 30, 2022•46 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss the original IT miniseries, the chemistry of the child Losers, why the pacing of a TV miniseries is slower, the iconic Georgie/Pennywise scene, Bill’s stutter, writing a comedian character, Ben’s massage skills, the problem with adaptations of IT, Eddie’s virginity, Claymation monsters, and a questionable epilog. We take our final trip into the Derry sewers on Episode 10...
Jan 23, 2022•59 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss the rapid pace of the final chapters, Henry’s return to Derry, Ben reveals a fun fact about himself, Eddie’s rise to full blown hero, getting chapters from the perspective of IT, Josh gets his mind blown, the return of the Splatter Meter, the origins of IT’s “real” form, the infamous sewer scene, the final face off with IT, and the heartbreaking aftermath for our Losers....
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 49 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss Mike’s photo album, the Smoke-Hole Ritual, IT’s arrival to Derry, a complicated Reddit theory, unethical pharmacists, Eddie begins to show his true strength, Bev’s first exposure to sex, the horrors of Patrick Hockstetter, how IT manifests to a true psychopath, and the Losers take the fight to 29 Neibolt Street! Grab your Bullseye and take aim for Episode 101, “The Splat...
Dec 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Derry Public Radio returns with a fan favorite bonus episode! A Merry Derry Christmas! Join in as we play some of our favorite yearly games with some new twists and listener submitted questions. Thank you all for your support over the past year, making 2021 one of our most memorable years! Now get your comfies on and get ready for goofs! We wish you a happy holiday and hope you enjoy "A Merry Derry Christmas 2021".
Dec 25, 2021•58 min
This week Josh and CM sit down with Canadian actor/writer/producer from New Brunswick, Rob Ramsay. He is best known for his role as ‘Donnie’ on Spike TV’s Blue Mountain State. He came to us from his roles in the Dollar Baby “Popsy”, and “IT: Chapter 2”. Tune in as we discuss his acting method, career highlights, upcoming projects, and his place in the world of Stephen King. For more from Rob Ramsay follow him on Twitter @RobRamsay78 or on Instagram @realrobramsay.
Dec 19, 2021•53 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss our 100th book episode, how much of what happens is destiny, why the Losers became successful, fortune cookie etiquette, the real villain, the meaning of Stan’s death, reexploring Derry as adults, new evils enter the playing field, the demise of The Bradley Gang, and the Losers become complete for the first time. Grab your rocks and prepare for battle with Episode 100, “...
Dec 12, 2021•1 hr 19 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss more Derry ‘wrongness’, more of the Loser’s experiences facing Pennywise, how we would defend ourselves against Pennywise, the house on Neibolt Street, erroneous childhood ideas about the concept of sex, Bev’s bloodsoaked bathroom, CM reveals her horror movie strategy, and the tragedy of The Black Spot. You can run but you can’t hide from Episode 99, “Too Horny for Terro...
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 18 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Tune in as we discuss the infamous S.S. Georgie beginning, King writing side characters at its finest, the amazing audiobook performance by Steven Weber, CM’s visceral reaction to Beverly’s story, how the Loser’s lives turned out as adults, our first glimpse into Derry’s history, the touching first love story, the structure of a haiku, and out Loser’s paths as children begin to cross. Our nos...
Nov 14, 2021•1 hr 22 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series from Lisa Kahn’s selection of “Dreamcatcher” as we cover the film adaptation. Join in as we discuss how reading the book and seeing the movie compliment each other, the handsomeness of the cast, the epic stunt work in the car crash, the misuse of Owen, the major change to Duddits, and Josh learns to be careful what you wish for. Make room on the shelves of your Memory Warehouse for Episode 97, “Great Butthole.”
Oct 31, 2021•59 min
Is there a better way to celebrate Halloween than an interview with the Master of Horror himself, Mick Garris? No! An award winning filmmaker and screenwriter, Mick has directed plenty of Stephen King adaptations and many of your other favorite television shows and movies. Check out Mick's podcast, The Post Mortem with Mick Garris, everywhere you listen to podcasts. And follow Mick here: https://www.mickgarrisinterviews.com/
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series from Lisa Kahn’s selection of “Dreamcatcher” as we finish the book. Join us as we discuss raw food, Ben’s take on Kurtz motivations, we finally learn about Josie Rinkenhauer, spoilers for “Malignant”, the effect Derry has on the story, the closure of Blue Base, the truth about the aliens, and everything comes to a head at the Quabbin Reservoir. It’s time to run along our Dreamcatcher to Episode 96, "Do Nothing".
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 13 min
This week Josh and C.M. sit down with Jay Holben, Director of Dollar Baby "Paranoid". Jay is a Los Angeles based director and producer whose work includes the feature Before the Dawn, HBO’s Femme Fatales and, of course, the Stephen King Dollar Baby Paranoid. A former cinematographer, Holben is an associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers and a contributing technical editor for American Cinematographer Magazine. He is the author of three books on cinematography: A Shot in the D...
Oct 10, 2021•54 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series with Lisa Kahn’s selection of “Dreamcatcher”. Join us as we discuss our songs for going in hot, a new favorite villain emerges, another edition of your favorite podcast within a podcast, “Boner Talk”, Ben performs the books take on “I am the Walrus”, Jonesy’s life inside his own head, Pete’s undeserved fate, Henry and Owen team up, the problematic Loser’s Club reference, and Blue Base falls into chaos. Join us as we mourn...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week C.M. and Josh sit down with actor/writer/director Justin Marxen. Tune in as we discuss Justin's love of Stephen King films, our favorite horror movies, his role in the 2019 Horror/Thriller "Haunt", favorite roles, and his new serial killer crime thriller "Quad Cities". For more from Justin check out "Quad Cities - The Miniseries" on YouTube and on Instagram at JustinMarxen.
Sep 26, 2021•50 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series with Lisa Kahn's pick, "Dreamcatcher". Join us as we discuss our belief in alien life, the shades of "The Body" in our protagonists, the vignette introductions of our characters, the dangers of hunting, a plethora of burps and farts, the impact of listening on audiobook, and the true horror that comes from the backdoor! The invasion begins on Episode 94, "Grow Up C.M."
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 20 min
This week C.M. and Josh sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby "Popsy", based on the Stephen King short story. Jon Mann grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, 150 miles from Bangor, Maine. An avid King fan from a young age, Jon’s short films and documentaries have won multiple national awards. He is currently working in production with Academy Award winning producer Andrew Carlberg on the short film North Star (starring Kevin Bacon, Colman Domingo, Laura Innes). Keep up with Jon's work he...
Sep 12, 2021•49 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series wrapping up Phil Thesen's pick with the movie, "Cell". Join us as we discuss the absurd opening credits, the wild airport massacre, the effective representation of Flocking, Samuel L. Jackson’s scene stealing moments, the hilarious football stadium mass murder, The President of the Internet, Alice’s heartbreaking death scene, the excellent character development with Ray, and a sincerely baffling ending. Dial in one last t...
Sep 05, 2021•58 min
This week Josh and C.M. sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby, "Garrish", based on the Stephen King short, "Cain Rose Up". A Pennsylvania native, A.J. has been writing and making films since he was 15. Follow his work here: https://linktr.ee/ajgribble
Aug 29, 2021•35 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, "Cell". Join in as we discuss CM's hard shift in view of our protagonists, how survival instinct has affected their empathy, the sharp turn of violence that shook us, the comparisons to colonialism in the new world, the almost Bachman tone, and an explosive finale. Choose your side of this war on Episode 92, "Do You Side With the Borg?"
Aug 22, 2021•1 hr 13 min
This week Josh and C.M. sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby, "The Boogeyman." Armando (Mando) Franco is an award winning horror filmmaker. Mando first made his mark with the zombie web-series, 8.13. In 2013, he adapted The Boogeyman, which has gone on to play festivals around the world and is featured in Anthony Northrup's book, Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Book. For more information from Mando Franco check out his Twitter @mando_franco, Instagram @el_mandolorian, Facebook at www.face...
Aug 15, 2021•44 min
It’s a bonus episode from Derry Public Radio! We were contacted by ATB Publishing and given an ARC of “MASTER OF HORROR: The Official Biography of Mick Garris” by Abbie Bernstein. Releasing August 13th, this book is a deep dive into the life and career of Mick Garris. Tune in as Josh, CM, and Ben talk about their takeaways from the book and revisiting his movies and tv projects. Get your hands on a copy of your own at www.atbpublishing.com/product/master-of-horror-the-official-biography-of-mick-...
Aug 11, 2021•41 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, "Cell". Join in as we discuss DPR's new mascot, CM unleashes puns, the real genre this book belongs in, a wild opening melee, the unexpected pace between sets, our apocalypse plans, a pitch for this being a King Prequel or Sequel, and the consequences of our heroes attack prove how doomed they are. Ditch your phone but not before you listen to Episode 90, "Show Me That Thing".
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min
This week Josh and C.M. sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby, "The Man Who Loved Flowers." For Jacob Ewing, movies are his religion and watching them is like going to church. Since he was very young, he has been consuming behind-the-scenes documentaries on DVD's, making his own films, and aspiring to one day become a working filmmaker. For more information from Jacob Ewing check out his Twitter @jingleheimmer and YouTube and Instagram @jacobewingpresents. https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Aug 01, 2021•57 min
This week Derry Public Radio takes a small side step from our Patreon Selection series with a one off of "L.T.'s Theory of Pets" with special guest, Dollar Baby alumn, Ian Klink. Tune in as we discuss giving pets as a gift, dogs VS cats, hotline psychics, passive aggressive notes, silence in marriage, CM pitches an alternative storyline, and Josh's philosophy on sexuality. We're giving you a brand new pet Episode 90, "Humans at the Handle".
Jul 25, 2021•55 min
This week Josh and C.M. sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby, "A Very Tight Place." Stephen is a Chicago-based writer/director best known for the 2015 microbudget horror/comedy "Killer Piñata." He started his career working for the Syfy Channel on titles like "Man with the Screaming Brain" and "Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys." His horror screenplay "Welshgate" finaled at the Austin Film Festival and was optioned for production. He's currently prepping "Bride of the Killer Piñata" and wri...
Jul 18, 2021•47 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series with the conclusion of Jerrod Hazelwood’s choice, “The Dead Zone” as we cover the movie. Tune in as we discuss the lack of Cronenberg’s stylistic influence, increasing the drama by shortening the timeline, the amazing sequences in Castle Rock, the true love story of the film, the different interpretation of what “The Dead Zone” means, and the mix of terrible and amazing moments in the finale. Never forget the golden rule ...
Jul 11, 2021•50 min
This week Josh and CM sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby, "Dedication". Selina Sondermann was born in Austria, after finishing school moved to London (UK) to study Filmmaking. Attended a screenwriting bootcamp at NYU (US) before relocating to Germany in 2016. Worked on film sets in different capacities before going back to film school to pursue an MA in Directing. Join in as we talk adaptations, method directing, Twin Peaks, filming in Berlin, and much more! For more from Selina Sonde...
Jul 06, 2021•32 min
