This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Robyn Nickerson’s selection “Lisey’s Story”. Join in as we discuss Lisey’s changes after grieving, the rescue of Amanda, exploring the “sprained muscle” theory of going to Boo’Ya Moon, the Long Boy in action, we’re finally shown Scott’s tragic death, the secret to Amanda’s cover up, and Scott’s final story. We’re giving you our best interdimensional travel advice on Episode 122, “Your Clothes Are An Anchor”. For more...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Robyn Nickerson’s selection “Lisey’s Story”. Join in as we discuss the beautiful writing, CM’s fear of looking under beds, the creative chronology in the storytelling, Scott’s horrible upbringing, the stages of the bool taking her through the stages of grief, Jim Dooley’s brutality, and Paul’s bad-gunky. It’s time we return to Boo’Ya Moon on Episode 121, “Mary Boxin”! For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.pat...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 31 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Robyn Nickerson’s selection “Lisey’s Story”. Join in as we discuss our first impressions of Lisey, the invented language of the Landons, the disorienting style of the narrative, theories about Scott's past, the shooting at U-Tenn, Zack McCool’s chilling phone call, the night of the blood-bool, and a confrontation takes an unexpected turn! It’s time to ding dong for the freesias on Episode 120, “Callin’ Dirty”. For mo...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 27 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Brock Salisbury’s selection “Insomnia”. Join in as we discuss the deeper implications of our little bald doctors, the “Santa Clause” theory, murderous time travel, destiny vs decisions, speculating about The Green Man, how much responsibility Ed should be carrying, Patrick’s fate, and a tragic epilogue. We’re saying goodbye to the world of auras in Episode 119, “Promise Degloving”. For more Derry Public Radio, head o...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Brock Salisbury’s selection “Insomnia”. Join in as we discuss the Little Bald Doctors acting as The Fates, the return of the theme of domestic violence as a family secret, the massive plot dump on the higher planes of existence, the plethora of references to The Dark Tower, Ed’s plan to kill thousands comes into focus, the assault on High Ridge, and a horrifying trip to the Derry Civic Center! The deathbag grows heav...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Brock Salisbury’s selection “Insomnia”. Join in as we discuss the music in the audiobook, Ben’s aversion to being stabbed, Leydecker’s victim blaming, the full range of perspectives we’re given, a King dream sequence with a Creepshow flair, the arrival of the little bald doctors, another surprise insomniac is revealed, and auras are devoured! Remember your tear-gas before returning to the library on Episode 117, “I’m...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Brock Salisbury’s selection “Insomnia”. Join in as we discuss the beefy prologue, spousal grief, the pro-choice and anti-choice mindsets we’re presented with, the domestic violence seconday plotline, Roe V. Wade, The Crimson King name drop, the vibrant auras, King remixes, sexuality, and Ralph is designated a Centurion. Be careful not to touch the Balloon Strings on Episode 116, “They Have Commercials About It”. For ...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 31 min
This week we sat down with Jason Gilliland, the Director of Events for the Downtown Davenport Partnership. Tune in to hear all about the upcoming Alternating Currents festival including music, comedy, art, and especially the “Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival”. Enjoy and download the Alternating Currents app today! Barker St. Cinema: https://barkerstreetcinema.ca/ https://barkerstreetcinema.ca/stephen-king-rules-film-festival Alternating Currents https://www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com/...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss the 1980 Kubrick adaptation capturing “the feeling” of the book, the treatment of Shelly Duval, the effectiveness of music throughout, debating how true these characters are in their representation, Jack Nicholson’s sexiness, the flood of subtle references you can imply from the book, axe vs mallet, and Ben proposes a new adaptation. It’s time to button up ...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 27 min
This week we sit down with Aidan White, a Stephen King fan and writer from the Boston area. We discuss Aidan's passion for King, his writing inspiration, and current projects.
Jun 26, 2022•30 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss a Dick spinoff, the deeply tragic fate of an Overlook ghost, Jack’s point of no return, the implications of the Overlook having Danny’s power, Jack’s ego, a “What if” about the Torrence family at a different hotel, and one of the most insane finales of any book we’ve covered. Line up those Martians, Lloyd, it’s time for Episode 114, “Grady’s Titters”. For m...
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 38 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss toxic masculinity, the threat of the topiary, the debate on whether Jack Shines or not, how King brings The Overlook to life, the woman in Room 217, childhood trauma, the glimpses of “the real” Jack, and Tony’s final warning. We’re officially snowed in for the season on Episode 113, “Shines for Dick”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.co...
Jun 12, 2022•1 hr 47 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss CM’s first time reading experience, our varied takes on Jack Torrance, King’s ability to write violence in a poetic way, Danny’s Shine, the recurring theme of Parental Relationships, the amazing Dick Halloran, the dreaded wasp nest, and the dark history of the hotel. It’s our check-in time at the Overlook on Episode 112, “Better Than Melatonin”. For more De...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 38 min
Chapter 6 of Girl Underground concludes as The Girl and her Companions make their way to the Wolfwood to complete the task set for them by the Fairy Queen. Knowing that their quest will lead them into grave danger Kat must summon all her bravery to face the monster ahead. Will Kat return home? Will her friend’s survive this final battle? How will the world be changed forever? Find out in this thrilling conclusion! Players: Josh - Game Master CM - The Girl Alex McGill - The Construct Jeremy Mahr ...
May 22, 2022•48 min
Chapter 5 of Girl Underground follows The Girl and her Companions as they have entered the Court of the Fairy Queen. Robin, having violated his banishment, returns to find his home has changed drastically. Now our heroes must escape the realm of the faeries in order to get Kat home once and for all. Players: Josh - Game Master CM - The Girl Alex McGill - The Construct Jeremy Mahr - The Faun (you can hear Jeremy as our GM for the Kids on Bikes episodes. And he's one of our Patrons too!) Anthony N...
May 22, 2022•53 min
Chapter 4 of Girl Underground follows The Girl and her Companions as they return to Mistress Myah and find the truth about Kat's world-jumping abilities. Sending them on a journey through the Whispering Willows, hoping to avoid the dreaded Fairy Queen. Players: Josh - Game Master CM - The Girl Alex McGill - The Construct Jeremy Mahr - The Faun (you can hear Jeremy as our GM for the Kids on Bikes episodes. And he's one of our Patrons too!) Anthony Natarelli - The Beastie (You heard Anthony voice ...
May 22, 2022•48 min
Chapter 3 of Girl Underground follows The Girl and her Companions as they adventure deep beneath The Hall of 10,000 Masks, gaining insight into Gomer's origins. One adventure follows another as Sir Ash has an unexpected conversation, while Kat struggles to deal with her newfound reality. Will the Companions gain the knowledge they seek? Will Kat find her inner strength? Players: Josh - Game Master CM - The Girl Alex McGill - The Construct Jeremy Mahr - The Faun (you can hear Jeremy as our GM for...
May 22, 2022•47 min
Chapter 2 of Girl Underground follows The Girl and her Companions after fleeing the Order of the Mask's attack on the Painted Circus. Chaos has followed poor Kat since she crossed into this strange new world. Is it by chance or some nefarious scheme that she finds herself in the midst of this danger? The answers may be closer than she thinks. Players: Josh - Game Master CM - The Girl Alex McGill - The Construct Jeremy Mahr - The Faun (you can hear Jeremy as our GM for the Kids on Bikes episodes....
May 22, 2022•47 min
Hello Constant Readers! We're bringing you a our Patreon exclusive RPG! This time we played Girl Underground by Lauren McManamon and Jesse Ross. GU is a "tabletop roleplaying game about a curious girl and her strange companions as they travel through a wondrous world, complete a quest, and find the way back home". Check out the game on Ross and Lauren's website https://girlunderground.org/, meet our new players, and enjoy music and sound by Giallows https://giallows.bandcamp.com/album/giallows. ...
May 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Join us in the Breakroom of the Derry Civic Center for this month’s “On Reading”. Where we take an aside from the world of King books to discuss our other passions with each other, with guests, and with you. This month we sat down with Michael Blouin, an associate professor in English and the Humanities at Milligan University. Who has written extensively on Stephen King’s work, including the book we read to discuss with him, “Stephen King and American Politics”. To purchase your copy of "Stephen...
May 19, 2022•59 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Edward Cerbone’s pick of “The Talisman”. Join in as we discuss how Jack’s journey could have been different, revisiting the Tommyknockers connection, the assault on Morgan’s army, Josh throws out some theories of his own, Morgan becomes more villainous than we thought possible, Ben gives you homework, the unbelievably badass scenes in the Black Hotel, touching base with characters from the past, satisfying villain de...
May 15, 2022•1 hr 24 min
This week Josh and CM sit down with returning guests James Douglas and Norm Coyne! Join as we talk about the aftermath of the Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival, our chance to meet at Northern Fancon, the future of both events, Barker Street Cinema, and their Dollar Baby, “The Doctor’s Case”. For more visit https://barkerstreetcinema.ca and https://fancon.ca For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Edward Cerbone’s pick of “The Talisman”. Join in as we discuss the new rules of flipping that we learn through Morgan Sloat, Wolf’s take on our world, the detour into a full Werewolf story, the horrors of Sunlight Gardener Scripture Home for Wayward Boys, a possible origin for gargoyles, Wolf is unleashed upon the Home, and Thayer Academy finds its way into the world next door. We’re continuing right here and now on ...
May 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Edward Cerbone’s pick of “The Talisman”. Join in as we discuss our intro to the life of Travelin’ Jack, a cheap plug for our Patreon show, we meet a new horrible villain, the “guidance” of Speedy Parker, Twinners, our survival backpacks, the interrogation by Osmund, the Oatley Tap, the King cameo we need, and the best traveling companion ever! It’s time for our first flip into The Territories on Episode 109, “Seagle”...
Apr 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Derry Public Radio concludes their completely biased take on March Madness! This year we’re revisiting the top 16 movies we’ve covered to decide which is our overall favorite. Now it's time to get into our final matchups! If you've enjoyed March Madness 2022 please email us your ideas for next year's bracket!
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Mark Davitt’s pick “The Gunslinger”. Join in as we discuss the continued differences in the various editions, Ben throws out a wild theory, the prophecy from the Oracle, the true darkness of Jake’s journey, a wildly inappropriate yet badass story, Roland realizes the mistake he’s made far too late, Josh revisits his first Stephen King debate, and we finally palaver with the Man in Black. Go then, there are other epis...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Derry Public Radio continues their March Madness! This year we’re revisiting the top 16 movies we’ve covered to decide which is our overall favorite. Print out your own copy and play along at www.constantreaders.org. This episode’s matchups are: The Shawshank Redemption VS Needful Things Carrie VS Thinner Misery VS Dreamcatcher 1408 VS IT
Mar 27, 2022•39 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Mark Davitt’s pick “The Gunslinger”. Join in as we discuss us all reading different editions, how the concept of time works in this world, the resurrection of Nort the weed-eater, Ben reveals his dream casting for the Man in Black, the controversial changes to Allie’s story, the end of Tull, the introduction of Jake Chambers, the battle with a demon, and a glimpse into Roland’s childhood. The world has moved on since...
Mar 20, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Derry Public Radio is back with their arbitrary spin on March Madness! This year we’re revisiting the top 16 movies we’ve covered to decide which is our overall favorite. Print out your own copy and play along at www.constantreaders.org. This episode’s matchups are: The Dark Half VS Cell Dolores Claiborne VS The Running Man Pet Sematary VS The Tommyknockers Christine VS Stand By Me
Mar 13, 2022•44 min
This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Michelle Devan’s pick “Dolores Claiborne”. Join in as we discuss the tension Selena’s story brings, the intensity of the hatchet scene, the super cop on the case, how the movie restructures the plot points, the power Vera brings to her scenes, the stylized look of the eclipse, the scenes of violence, telling two different stories from the same source material, the Selena remembering scene, and the feelings we’re left...
Mar 06, 2022•52 min
