Episode 222-The Ending of the Dead Zone
And here we are, talking about the Dead Zone.
Mar 14, 2020•19 min
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Episode 221-The Ending of the Shining
I continue my examination on the endings of King's books with his oft-discussed conclusion to The Shining! What are your thoughts on the ending? What are your thoughts on the ending to The Dead Zone, next week's episode? Let me know by writing into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com
Mar 07, 2020•25 min•Ep. 129
Episode 220-The Ending of Salem's Lot
Welcome back with another entry in our newest adventure: examining the endings of Stephen King's works in the chronological order of publication! This week brings us to Salem's Lot. How does the ending hold up? Check it out!
Feb 28, 2020•42 min
Episode 219-The Ending of Carrie
Welcome to the next phase of the Stephen Kingcast! From here on out, I will focus on the endings of Stephen King's works in the hopes that I can dispel the notion that he can't end his novels successfully. On today's episode, I examine the conclusion of Carrie!
Feb 21, 2020•30 min
Episode 218-Big Announcement!
Hello all! Welcome to this week's episode. I have a big announcement to drop. But first, I share some listener e-mail, some iTunes reviews, discuss my general thoughts on The Outsider and quickly share my experience with Doctor Sleep: The Director's Cut. And then I get to the announcement.
Feb 18, 2020•39 min•Ep. 128
Episode 217-The Outsider Episodes 3 and 4 + Preparing for Locke and Key
Welcome back! Let's talk about listener e-mail, some iTunes reviews, gush over Holly Gibney and get ready for Locke and Key! February is a great month for King fans!
Feb 02, 2020•25 min•Ep. 127
Episode 216-The Outsider, Episodes 1 and 2
It's good! I love it! Tune in to find out why! Be warned that I read listener e-mail and iTunes reviews before getting to my thoughts.
Jan 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 126
Re-release: The Outsider
In anticipation of the premiere of HBO’s soon to be latest hit, I’ve decided to re-release the genre-flipping crime horror 2018 novel.
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 125
Episode 215-The Top 10 Works of Stephen King of The Past Decade
I didn't think I was going to do it, but I did! Here is a top ten of the most important/best/impactful/influential works or adaptations of the works of a Stephen King property from the last decade. The beginning of the decade started out a little rocky, but as we head into 2020, he's back on top, possibly sitting larger than ever before. 2010-2019 gave us a lot of Stephen King content (including this podcast!), so plug in and hear me out as I rank my top ten works of Stephen King over the last d...
Dec 29, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 124
Episode 214-In The Tall Grass
Welcome back! As promised in the last episode, I conclude my thoughts on Full Throttle with an in-depth review of "In the Tall Grass," both the short story and the 2019 Netflix movie. How do they compare? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast!
Dec 27, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 123
Episode 213-Full Throttle
I take a break from Stephen King this week to celebrate Joe Hill's recent collection of short stories, Full Throttle. If you haven't checked out Joe Hill's previous works, please do so! And if you haven't had a chance to treat yourself to Full Throttle, give yourself an early Christmas present. It's worth it. Find out all of my thoughts on each of the stories here! Well, every story except one. I did not review In The Tall Grass, because I will publish a separate episode next week in which I rev...
Dec 15, 2019•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 122
Episode 212-Doctor Sleep (2019) Review
It's a week late, but better late than never! Here are all my thoughts on Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep! For additional thoughts on Doctor Sleep, make sure you check out my review of King's 2013 novel.
Nov 17, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 121
Re-Release-Doctor Sleep (book)
Hello all! In anticipation of Mike Flanagan's film of the same name, I've decided to re-release my review of King's book. I won't be able to see the movie until next week, so I hope that this tides you over. With the positive buzz surrounding the movie, I'm glad that a lot of people are re-examining how they originally felt about the book. For all of my thoughts on why this story works, check out my review and stay tuned for all of my thoughts on the movie in an upcoming episode!
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 120
Episode 211-Castle Rock Season 2, Episode 2
Welcome back! In this easy, breezy ep, I turn my thoughts towards episode 2 of Castle Rock, Season 2.
Nov 03, 2019•21 min•Ep. 119
Episode 210-Castle Rock Season 2, Episode 1
I heard there was a new season of a Stephen King show floating about the world. I wanted to talk about it!
Nov 02, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 118
Episode 209-The Institute
Welcome back! This week, I discuss the recent trailer for The Outsider , preview Castle Rock season 2, discuss my thoughts on The Stand casting, quickly review In The Tall Grass , read some listener e-mails and finish up with an in-depth review of The Institute. If you have any time on your hands, please leave a review on iTunes, and if you want to write in, e-mail stephenkingcast@yahoo.com
Oct 20, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 117
Episode 208-It, Chapter 2 (2019)
Here it is! My thoughts on It Chapter 2! Beforehand, I discuss the recent Stand casting and speculate on the final Doctor Sleep Trailer. Enjoy!
Sep 13, 2019•58 min•Ep. 116
Re-Release: It, Chapter 1 2017)
Before you get my thoughts on Chapter 2, you can listen to my re-release of Chapter 1!
Sep 07, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 115
Episode 207-Locke and Key: Omega and Alpha
Welcome to the end of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's Locke and Key !
Aug 31, 2019•40 min•Ep. 114
Episode 206-Locke and Key, Vol 5: Clockworks
This episode is a little different. In the first twenty minutes, I eulogize one of my furry co hosts before moving on to my review of Locke and Key, Vol 5: Clockworks. If you love dogs and want to give to a good cause, please check out: snortrescue.org
Aug 10, 2019•40 min•Ep. 113
Episode 205-Locke and Key, Volume 4: Keys to the Kingdom
In this week's episode, I continue my review of Hill and Rodriguez's comic book classic, Locke and Key.
Jul 31, 2019•35 min•Ep. 112
Episode 204-Locke and Key, Volume 3: Crown of Shadows
Sorry for the delay! But I'm back to talk about San Diego Comic Con, read some listener e-mail, iTunes reviews and my thoughts on Locke and Key, Volume 3: Crown of Shadows!
Jul 23, 2019•41 min•Ep. 111
Episode 203-Locke and Key, Volume 2: Head Games
Welcome back! This week, I dive into the second story arc within Locke and Key , Head Games!
Jul 11, 2019•51 min•Ep. 110
Episode 202-Locke and Key, Volume 1: Welcome To Lovecraft
Hooo boy, this one's a doozy! After an eternity of promises, I finally follow through on my review of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's phenomenal comic book series, Locke and Key . Stay tuned through the next couple months as I make my way through the entirety of the series, marveling at Hill's plotting and characterization, and Rodriguez's ability to bring this story to life on the page. In this episode, I read some listener e-mail, iTunes reviews, and start off my review with a deep dive into ...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 109
Episode 201-Stephen King News and NOS4A2 Thoughts and More!
I'm alive! For real! And I'm back to give my thoughts on the It: Chapter 2 Trailer, the Doctor Sleep Trailer, Amazon's Dark Tower series, Hulu's Eyes of the Dragon announcement, The Stand casting and the first episode of NOS4A2. Phew! It's a doozy, folks. As always, if you have the opportunity, please leave a review on iTunes and write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 108
Re-release-NOS4A2
Now that you can watch NOS4A2 weekly on AMC, feel free to check out the re-release of my review of the book that inspired it.
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 107
Episode 200-Pet Sematary Movie Review (2019), News Roundup
Happy 200 episodes! Thank you for staying with me on this ride for this long. I really appreciate it, gang. It's been a fun one. On this episode, I read listener e-mail, iTunes reviews, share some Stephen King news and conclude with an in-depth review of the new Pet Sematary film.
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 106
Re-Release-Pet Semetary
Hey, gang! In anticipation of the upcoming film, I've decided to re-release my review of the book that started it all. And don't worry. I'll be sure to review the new film when I see it!
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 105
Episode 199-Stephen King News Roundup!
I'm alive! Don't worry, everyone! I'm still here. I'm sorry for the lengthy delay in episodes, but I'm back to give an update on the health of one of our furry co-hosts, discuss the newest Pet Sematary trailer, mindlessly speculate on The Institute and a whole slew of SK and Joe Hill related news. Happy 2019!
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 104
Episode 198-Elevation Review, Pet Semetary Trailer Review and Haunting of Hill House Thoughts
Happy Thanksgiving! It's a jammed packed episode in which I give my general thoughts on The Haunting of Hill House, my review of the Pet Sematary trailer and a deeper look into the recent publication of Elevation. Have a great Thanksgiving, everyone. I know I'm thankful for all of the support throughout the years.
Nov 22, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 103
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