This week Josh sits down with an award-winning filmmaker from South Carolina, renowned for his storytelling. His short films are featured on Shorts TV, Amazon Prime, and YouTube. A published author and Coastal Carolina University graduate, he holds a BA in Music Performance and an MA in Teaching. He is a Dollar Baby Alumni who adapted “That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is in French”, Paul Inman! For more from Paul Inman and “That Feeling” To buy Paul’s Novel - Ageless - https://www.amazon.c...
Oct 08, 2024•40 min
This week DPR returns to “Everything's Eventual” to catch up with Roland in “The Little Sisters of Eluria”. Join in as we discuss Roland’s timeline, an ominous daytime horror, the metal or the God debate, the Sisters true nature, unexpected romance, the various skin of Sister Mary, god dog, and a kiss goodnight. Put bells on your wimples for Episode 167, “Soup Madness” Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicr...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min
This week DPR continues our Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn’s selection, “Duma Key”. Join in as we discuss the fallout of the art show, delicious foreshadowing of Ilse’s fate, the power of forgetting, the message of the book, the mythology of the Perse, Auntie Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun, sudden aligatorphobia, ventriloquism, an unexpected hero emerges, Perse’s defeat decades ago, one of King’s best and most terrifying solutions to a problem, and Edgar’s third life. We’re saying goodb...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 24 min
This week DPR continues our Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn’s selection, “Duma Key”. Join in as we discuss Ben’s memory striking again, making a horse smile, aphantasia, Candy Brown, Wireman’s lottery, the end of a long headache, Shining parallels, the horrors of public speaking, Edgar entering the Florida Art Scene, the red picnic basket, lives colliding, Edgar and Pam’s relationship, Elizabeth’s arrival at the art gallery, and erotica. The podcast is leaking Episode 165, ”Be An Artis...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min
This week DPR gets back to our Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn’s selection, “Duma Key”. Join in as we discuss how to draw a picture, the concept of an ‘Other Life’, the brutal recovery process Edgar endures, King’s use of language as he writes Wireman, dog trauma, Big Pink, the possessed quality of the paintings, the pace of life on the Key, superpowered best friends, theories about Elizabeth’s behavior, a crash course in art, and skin-diving. Scratch that phantom itch with Episode 164...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 23 min
This week DPR returns to “Everything’s Eventual” to cover the short story, “Lunch at the Gotham Cafe”. Join in as we discuss the end of a marriage, giving suffering a vocabulary, a lesson in timing, whether or not umbrellas are dogs, how unimportant the divorce itself actually is, deal breakers, hypothesizing on the couple’s relationship before the events of the story, Guy’s break, fatal slapstick, and an insanely confusing aftermath. Make your reservation for Episode 163, ”Dog Umbrella”. Join o...
Aug 04, 2024•57 min
This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Toni Horstman's pick, “Full Dark, No Stars”. This week we're covering the story and movie, “A Good Marriage”. Join us as we discuss which one of us would be a serial killer, a lackluster movie, Male Investigation, thoughts on the audiobook performance, the effective use of routine, teleportation, the inspiration taken from BTK, biters, boobs next door, the addition of the detective throughout, opportunity vs premeditation, and an unnece...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min
This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Toni Horstman's pick, “Full Dark, No Stars”. This week we're covering the story “Fair Extension”. Join us as we discuss the deals with the devil, a satire of “Boomer Culture”, a psychopathic protagonist, Stephen King making the word ‘extension’ scary, our personal extensions, the baggage that comes with Derry, psychic physics, whether our narrator is reliable, how the story measures time, and the ways you can lose your soul. Take a Podc...
Jul 07, 2024•59 min
This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Toni Horstman's pick, “Full Dark, No Stars”. This week we're covering the story and movie, “Big Driver”. Join us as we discuss the rape-revenge genre, the adaptation made by Lifetime, the scene, the willpower it takes to feign death, shame spiraling, the movie’s trouble with internal monologue, Tess’ insane plans, a mother’s justifications, and our level of satisfaction with the revenge achieved. Grab your TomTom and set your navigation...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 23 min
This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Toni Horstman's pick, “Full Dark, No Stars”. This week we're covering the story and movie, “1922”. Join us as we discuss, the marital troubles of the James Family, the cult of true womanhood, the Conniving Man, the manipulation of Henry, matricide, cow cover, swarms of rats, the way $75 dooms them all, Josh gets “pitchy”, Arlette’s final revenge, the Sweetheart Bandits, and an ending that leaves more questions than answers. We’re going ...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 38 min
This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, “The Drawing of the Three”. This week we're covering through the rest of the book. Join us as we discuss the huge reveal at the top of this chapter, Josh's memory, isekai anime, Jack Mort’s history of carnage, going “Big Juicy”, Detta’s master plan, the birth of Susannah, and the themes of duality and love. Time to crack open your Mortcypedia for Episode 158, “King Would Have Told Us!” Join our Discord community: htt...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min
This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, “The Drawing of the Three”. This week we're covering through Re-Shuffle. Join in as we discuss Josh’s hard stance on Eddie's accent, the complexities of “DuoDetta”, light Civil Rights history, Roland’s sales pitch to Eddie about the journey, being accidentally hilarious, an Eldritch Middle-Manager, love at first sight, heroes transporting a villain, Roland’s willpower, Odetta's false memories, and Eddie lets his hear...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min
This week Josh got the chance to sit down with Kris Webster, Jackie Matyas, Mike Malling, & Andy Graham. The team bringing you KingCon 2024 this October in Las Vegas! Join in as we discuss King’s impact on their lives, the challenges of being a first time con, and so much more! For everything “KingCon” https://www.kingconinfo.com/
May 05, 2024•51 min
This week DPR returns to The Tower on their Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, “The Drawing of the Three”. This week we're covering through Shuffle. Join in as we discuss the iconic opening with the lobstrocities, magic doors, being rich with paper, going Cool Turkey, the Ritual of Customs, Eddie Dean’s gunslinger attributes, the dangers of nude shootouts, and more! Did-a-chuck? Dad-a-chum? Did-ya-come here to listen to Episode 156, “Roland Deep Inside You”. Join our Discord commu...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 46 min
This week Josh got the chance to sit down with Colleen Duvall, Mark-Eugene Garcia, and Andy Abrams. The team that brought to life the Stephen King musical parody of our dreams. Tune in as we discuss “Shining in Misery: A KING-size Parody”. The ups, the downs, and all the hilarity in between! For everything “Shining in Misery” www.shininginmisery.com To support their next performance https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shining-in-misery-a-king-size-parody--2#/ For more on Andy Abrams https://www.a...
Apr 21, 2024•52 min
Before we return from break to our regular schedule, we have one more treat for you! What began as another goof took on a life of its own this week as we dive into the Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manuals. Join us as we share our picks for the best Monster team possible. If you’d like to play along, we’re using Monster Manuals from 4th Edition. Remember, Monsters Are for Everyone! Warning for Spoilers, the full team roster is here if you need to see these creatures for yourself! Ben’s Team Behol...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Derry Public Radio concludes their completely biased take on March Madness! This year we’re declaring King’s deadliest woman as 16 hopefuls battle it out for the title! Now it's time to get into our final matchups! If you've enjoyed March Madness 2024 please email us your ideas for next year's bracket!
Mar 31, 2024•48 min
March Madness 2024 Round 2 Derry Public Radio continues their March Madness! This year we’re declaring King’s deadliest woman as 16 hopefuls battle it out for the title! This episode’s matchups are: Annie Wilkes VS Carrie White Rose the Hat VS Lisey Landon Ellen Rimbauer VS Beverly Marsh Holly Gibney VS Julie Lawry
Mar 15, 2024•24 min
Derry Public Radio is back with their very professional and original spin on March Madness! This year it’s Women-Take-All as we take 16 of King’s deadliest women down to 1 winner! This episode’s matchups are: Charlie McGee VS Rosie McClendon Dayna Jurgens VS Alice Maxwell Mrs. Carmody VS Bobbi Anderson Dolores Claiborne VS Abra Stone
Mar 03, 2024•30 min
This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63”. This week we're finishing the book. Join in as we discuss the sheer amount of things that happen in this finale, pressing the flesh, Deke owns a map, a “sexy” bus crash, how to meet Ben for a movie, saving JFK, Zack, going back to the future, and the Citizen of the Century. We're dancing one last time on Episode 155, “Maybe You're Just Sad”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For mo...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min
This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63” covering through Chapter 26. Join in as we discuss admitting we were wrong, hate vs loathing, Marina becoming the darling of the Russian community, Jake and Sadie’s slow reconciliation, the impact of Jake’s ex-wife coming into play, confessing the future for love, delicious foreshadowing, pound cake, the John Clayton attack, the diminishing returns of certain harmonies, taking Sadie back to the future, and...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 32 min
This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63” covering through Chapter 16. Join in as we discuss the Good Angel, Al turning up the pressure, Derry revisited, settling down in Jodie, we meet-cute Sadie Dunhill, the foreshadowing at the school dance, greedy discovery, and the peril of lingo. We'll save you a seat at the Jodie Jamboree on Episode 153, “I Shouldn't Be Here”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public R...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 35 min
This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63” covering through Part 2. Join in as we discuss the Orange Card Man, quaint dickering, a fan theory about timelines, cameos in The Barrens and Ironworks, stalking Frank Dunning, facing off against the obdurate past, No Suspenders’ motivations, and the mixed success of Jake’s test case. We’re headed back home on Episode 152, “A Derry Idea”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more D...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min
It's that time of year again Constant Readers! We are back with our annual episode of "Merry Derry Christmas 2023", where you send Josh your Christmas games and questions and he carefully, sneakily, and totally unfairly orchestrates holiday madness on CM and Ben. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and to all of you listeners for making our 2023 worth celebrating! Turn on those Christmas lights and bask in the warmth of "A Merry Derry Christmas 2023". Join our Discord community: discord....
Dec 24, 2023•59 min
This week C.M. and Josh sit down with the director and writer, Brandon and Shelby, of the Dollar Baby "October Roses", based on the short story "Nona" from Skeleton Crew. Keep up to date with them @nonafilmofficial on social media and their website nonafilmofficial.com.
Dec 24, 2023•44 min
This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63” covering through Part 1. Join in as we discuss the life of Jake Epping, the Janitor’s paper, King's 50s nostalgia, time travel rules, Moxie, JFK conspiracy issues, and Al's test case. Tune in for this Watershed moment on Episode 151, “Friendship Trap”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes,...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week Josh and CM take a roadside stop, returning to “Everything’s Eventual” for another short story interlude covering “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away”. Join us as we discuss “having” the Schwans Man, the most morbid description of a hotel ever, Alfie’s collection of graffiti, the more beautiful things are the further away they are, the unclear motives of his un-aliving thoughts, and an ambiguous ending. Listen to Derry episodes and win fabulous prizes on Episode 150, “I Found a Lot...
Nov 26, 2023•46 min
This week “Castle Rock A.M.” continues their Patreon Selection Series with Anthony Natarelli’s pick, “The Regulators”. For this episode we’re reading through the rest of the book. Join us as we discuss unnerving hand drawn landscapes, the healthy dose of “Buick 8” energy, Seth’s master plan, Johnny’s familiar backstory, what happened to the Hobarts, the truth about Desperation, and the dust finally settles on Poplar Street. We’ve come to the end of Regulator’s Time in Episode 149, “Eternal Book ...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 37 min
This week “Castle Rock A.M.” continues their Patreon Selection Series with Anthony Natarelli’s pick, “The Regulators”. For this episode we’re reading through Chapter 8. Join in as we discuss the aftermath of the first assault on Poplar Street, the contrast between Johnny from each novel, Tom’s strange collection, Alan Smithee, and Audrey’s journals reveal the horrors of the Wyler household. We just got home from work so this can’t be happening, it can’t be Episode 148, “Speaking of Tips”. Join o...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This week “Castle Rock A.M.” continues their Patreon Selection Series with Anthony Natarelli’s pick, “The Regulators”. For this episode we’re reading through Chapter 4. Join in as we discuss books with maps, the feelings elicited from familiar character names belonging to different characters entirely, Josh theorizes the dream of all housewives, Tasty Omens, and the assault on Poplar Street begins. Climb aboard the Meatwagon and load your shotguns for Episode 147, “THAT”. Join our Discord commun...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min
