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Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption with Rhett Miller from 2021-09-23T04:00

Some birds aren't meant to be caged. In the latest installment of The Long Watch, the Losers get busy living and get busy talking about Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption. Joining them on th...

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Strawberry Spring’s Lee Metzger on Moving Stephen King’s Prose Into Stereo from 2021-09-22T19:38

Writer and producer Lee Metzger joins the Losers to discuss Strawberry Spring, his new, star-studded audio drama adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling Night Shift short story. In this jovial chat, ...

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The Running Man Ka-mmentary Track (Patreon Clip) from 2021-09-20T15:42:52

Here's a preview of our new Stephen King Ka-mmentary track for the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger rental: 1987's The Running Man. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon...

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Mick Garris' Bag of Bones Miniseries from 2021-09-17T04:00

Perhaps it was penance that brought Pierce Brosnan back to Stephen King’s Dominion. After leading 1992’s The Lawnmower Man, an “adaptation” whose producers King sued in a bid to get his name remove...

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Bag of Bones Pt. 2 from 2021-09-15T04:00

Our coverage of Stephen King's 1998 novel Bag Of Bones continues. In the second part, the Losers move beyond the History and the Hook to meet the heroes and villains, share what made them feel mise...

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Bag of Bones Pt. 1 from 2021-09-10T04:00

Bag Of Bones is many things: Gothic ghost story, queasy romance, legal thriller, meditation on grief, and a ghastly reminder that the sins of the father are to be laid upon the children. It’s also ...

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Collecting King with Tony's Horror Corner (Patreon Clip) from 2021-09-07T16:53:57

Here's a preview of our new Collecting King episode -- our first in nearly three years -- featuring Tony Petro of Tony’s Horror Corner. Want to hear the full interview? Head on over to www.patreon....

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Hollywood King: On 'Salem's Lot, Pet Sematary, and The Black Phone News from 2021-09-03T04:00

Busy times in King's Dominion. Seems as if we're finally over the rumor mill on a number of Stephen King-related projects, which means it's time for the Losers to put on their shades, rev up their ...

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Stephen King Archives: The Gordie LaChance Stories (Patreon Clip) from 2021-08-31T19:57:25

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alte...

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Stephen King Archives: The Gordie LaChance Stories (Patreon Clip) from 2021-08-31T19:57:25

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and a...

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Dreaming Up Stephen King’s It 2 and Pangborn’s Last Stand from 2021-08-30T15:55

Filmmaker and Horror Movie Survival Guide co-host Julia Marchese joins the Losers at the Mellow Tiger to answer questions from a big ol' Bag of Bones. Questions like "What monsters might appear in ...

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The Making of Stand By Me with Screenwriters Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon from 2021-08-27T04:00

We're not finished in Castle Rock. Stand By Me screenwriters Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon join the Losers to discuss how they brought Stephen King's "The Body" to life. Together, they revisit ...

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Chapelwaite's Showrunners on Mixing New England Lore With Stephen King from 2021-08-25T04:00

Writers and executive producers Jason Filardi, Peter Filardi, and Donald De Line join the Losers to chat about EPIX's new Stephen King series, Chapelwaite. The three masterminds behind the series d...

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Chapelwaite’s Emily Hampshire on Haunted Houses and Playing a Female Stephen King from 2021-08-24T04:08

Emily Hampshire joins the Losers to chat about her latest role as Rebecca Morgan in EPIX's new Stephen King series, Chapelwaite. The Canadian star discusses the creepy shooting locations, journalin...

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Chapelwaite's Adrien Brody on Tough Roles and Eating Worms from 2021-08-23T17:07:37

Oscar winner Adrien Brody joins the Losers to chat about his latest role as Charles Boone in EPIX's new Stephen King series, Chapelwaite. The veteran icon weighs in on his love for history, his app...

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EPIX's Chapelwaite TV Review from 2021-08-20T04:00

The Losers head to Preacher's Corners to review EPIX's new series Chapelwaite. Based on Stephen King's Night Shift short story "Jerusalem's Lot", this epistolatory tale for 'Salem's Lot stars Oscar...

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Rob Reiner's Stand by Me with Dan Mangan from 2021-08-13T04:00

You guys wanna go see a dead body? Then join the Losers as they celebrate the 35th anniversary of Rob Reiner's Stand by Me. Meeting them at the tracks is singer-songwriter and Listen

Stand By Me's Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton on Stephen King and Nostalgia (Rerun) from 2021-08-13T04:00

The Losers talk to Stand by Me co-stars Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton about the work of Stephen King, the pitfalls of nostalgia, and the legacy of Rob Reiner's iconic coming-of-age tale. Note: Th...

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Rob Reiner's Stand by Me with Dan Mangan from 2021-08-13T04:00

You guys wanna go see a dead body? Then join the Losers as they celebrate the 35th anniversary of Rob Reiner's Stand by Me. Meeting them at the tracks is singer-songwriter and Side Door co-founder ...

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Billy Summers (Patreon Clip) from 2021-08-09T17:00:42

Here's a preview of our Derry Private Library book episode on Stephen King's Billy Summers. How do you hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Librarian for mor...

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SK Tours of Maine on Growing Up in the Land of Stephen King from 2021-08-06T04:00

The standpipe. The sematary. The Jade. The gates. The world of Stephen King is vast and infinite, at least on paper. In reality, King's Dominion is nestled snuggly within Bangor, Maine, the third l...

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Danse Macabre: Lord of the Flies from 2021-07-30T04:00

Danse Macabre is a recurring feature of The Losers' Club that journeys through all the books that influenced Stephen King. (You know, as he listed in 1981's Danse Macabre. Ahem, hence the name of t...

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Stephen King Archives: The Roots of King (Patreon Clip) from 2021-07-26T16:15:23

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and a...

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Stephen King Archives: The Roots of King (Patreon Clip) from 2021-07-26T16:15:23

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alte...

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Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1: Act 3 from 2021-07-23T04:00

Every story has an ending. Today, The Losers' Club returns with the third and final installment in their audio drama/parody Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1. This fiery chapter finds Stephen King's ...

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Recapping Lisey's Story: “No Light, No Spark” and "Lisey's Story" (Patreon Clip) from 2021-07-18T16:42:23

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers recapping episodes seven and eight of Apple TV+'s Lisey's Story -- specifically, “No Light, No Spark” and "Lisey's St...

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Finding Stephen King at the End of Fear Street from 2021-07-16T04:00

Fear Street is on the mind lately, thanks to Netflix's new trilogy of films this month from director Leigh Janiak (see: Fear Street 1994, 1978, 1666). Because of this, the Losers have teamed up wit...

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Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1: Act 2 from 2021-07-09T04:00

As promised, The Losers' Club returns with the second installment in their three-act audio drama/parody Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1. This particular chapter sees our heroes and villains choose ...

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Recapping Lisey's Story: "The Good Brother" and "Now You Must Be Still" (Patreon Clip) from 2021-07-05T16:40:28

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers recapping episodes five and six of Apple TV+'s Lisey's Story -- specifically, "The Good Brother" and "Now You Must Be...

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Stephen King Theme Park Tycoon from 2021-07-02T04:00

Sadly, Disneyland or Universal Studios have yet to create a proper King's Dominion for Constant Readers. So, we dreamed one up, instead. Join the Losers as they put on their Imagifears caps, gather...

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Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1: Act 1 from 2021-06-25T04:00

One night as the Losers were asleep in the clubhouse they share in Derry, Maine, a mysterious knock came at the door. Upon opening it, they discovered not a person, but a bundle of decaying, handwr...

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Recapping Lisey's Story: "Under the Yum-Yum Tree" and "Jim Dandy" (Patreon Clip) from 2021-06-21T15:49:57

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers recapping episodes three and four of Apple TV+'s Lisey's Story -- specifically, "Under the Yum-Yum Tree" and "Jim Dan...

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Lisey's Story from 2021-06-18T04:00

Welcome to Boo'ya Moon, Constant Listeners. Join Losers Jenn Adams, Michael Roffman, Ana Marie Cox, and special guest Johann Trotter as they dig deep into Stephen King's 2006 novel, Lisey's Story. ...

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Fuck, Marry, Kill: Stephen King Edition from 2021-06-11T04:00

You know the game, you know the author. Join Losers Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, Dan Pfleegor, and Jenn Adams as they play a round of Fuck, Marry, Kill (FMK) in King's Dominion. Rest assured, ...

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Strictly Hollywood: On Christine, Firestarter, and Chapelwaite News (Patreon Clip) from 2021-06-10T17:29:50

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers sorting through the latest headlines to hit Hollywood King. From Bryan Fuller's Christine to Blumhouse's Firestarter ...

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Nightmares in the Sky (Patreon Clip) from 2021-06-08T13:18:23

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers gazing at the gargoyles within Stephen King's 1988 coffee table book Nightmares in the Sky. Want more? Head on over t...

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Recapping Lisey's Story: "Blood Hunt" and "Blood Bool" from 2021-06-04T04:00

Beam me up, Scotty: The long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's Lisey's Story has finally arrived on Apple TV+. Directed by Pablo Larrain (Jackie), the miniseries is even more of an event for Con...

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The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass from 2021-05-28T04:00

Constant Listeners, say goodbye to Blaine and make your way through the Topeka railway station. Beware, this is not the Kansas of your world and watch out for the walking dude. Head down the turnpi...

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Michael Jackson's Ghosts (Patreon Clip) from 2021-05-24T00:11:57

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers moonwalking back to 1996 to discuss Stephen King and Michael Jackson's spooktacular short film, Ghosts. Want more? He...

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The 10 Essential Stephen King Scores from 2021-05-21T15:27

Michael Kamen. Tangerine Dream. John Carpenter. Thomas Newman. Wendy Carlos. All legendary composers in Hollywood history and yet they're all connected by one name: Stephen King. Today, Losers McKe...

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Henry Zebrowski and Holden McNeely on the Intersection of The Dark Tower and Dune from 2021-05-14T04:00

For this very special crossover episode of The Losers' Club. Today, Losers Justin Gerber and Dan Caffrey welcome co-hosts Henry Zebrowski and Holden McNeely of LPN Deep Dives: Dune for what can bes...

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Addiction and Recovery In Stephen King’s Works from 2021-05-07T04:00

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and The Losers' Club is hitting the stacks to weigh in on addiction and recovery as portrayed in King's Dominion. From Jack Torrance to Eddie Dean, Father Calla...

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Glen Mazzara Journeys to The Dark Tower (Patreon Clip) from 2021-05-04T17:29:41

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to producer and writer Glen Mazzara. For two epic hours, the veteran scribe regales them with insightful beh...

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So, We Watched The Dark Tower Pilot from 2021-04-30T04:00

The man in black fled across the desert, and the Losers followed. In 2019, MRC and executive producer/showrunner Glen Mazzara attempted a pivot to the small screen with a more faithful reimagining ...

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Behind the Curtain of the Stephen King Rules Film Fest from 2021-04-22T17:38

Losers Mike Roffman and Jenn Adams are joined by the fine folks behind this weekend’s Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival. Filmmaker James Douglas and producer Norm Coyne discuss what went...

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Chelsea Stardust on The Losers Book Club (Patreon Clip) from 2021-04-20T00:00:57

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to filmmaker and producer Chelsea Stardust (Satanic Panic, Into the Dark), who weighs in on her own book clu...

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Mick Garris' Desperation Miniseries from 2021-04-16T04:29

The Losers grab some popcorn, turn on ABC, and revisit Mick Garris' 2006 miniseries adaptation of Desperation. Together, they discuss Ron Perlman’s scene-stealing performance, the defanging of God,...

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Needful Things Director Fraser C. Heston Returns to Castle Rock (Patreon Clip) from 2021-04-08T18:58:32

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to Needful Things director Fraser C. Heston about the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Castle Rock epic. To...

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Later from 2021-04-02T04:00

Check it, there's a dead guy over there. He's talking to us. His mouth and his words don't match up entirely, but if you just listen, he's not hard to follow. Get used to it. They're everywhere. Th...

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The Ties That Bind Desperation and The Regulators from 2021-03-26T12:26

The sun is setting and the Losers make one last stop to examine Stephen King's Desperation and Richard Bachman's The Regulators. Already, we've mined themes of religion, addiction, and authority in...

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The Regulators from 2021-03-19T04:51

It’s summertime in suburbia and the Losers find themselves on an idyllic street in Wentworth, Ohio. But there’s a storm on the way. And an ominous van at the corner. The neighbors seem alright, may...

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Stephen King's Greatest and Scariest Book Covers from 2021-03-12T05:00

Looking for Later? The three-hour book review is currently streaming exclusively at The Barrens (Patreon). Rest assured, the review will eventually make its way into the regular feed. To bide the t...

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Strictly Hollywood: On The Running Man, The Jaunt, and Pet Sematary News (Patreon Clip) from 2021-03-02T15:43:24

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers ditching the ice and heading to the golden hills of Hollywood, baby. It's a 100% unadulterated Hollywood King episode...

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Desperation Pt. 2 from 2021-02-26T05:00

The Losers are still stuck in Desperation, where they're starting to realize things aren't exactly as they appear. No, you might say there's a supernatural presence in the air. Hell, even the coyot...

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Desperation Pt. 1 from 2021-02-19T05:00

The Losers head down Highway 50 out in Nevada and make a pit stop in a small mining town called Desperation. It's hot, it's eerie, and it's seemingly abandoned. To their surprise, though, there's a...

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The Stand Showrunner Benjamin Cavell on Landing Stephen King's New Coda from 2021-02-11T16:18

The Losers reunite with The Stand showrunner Benjamin Cavell for their own coda to their weekly coverage. Together, they discuss the themes behind Stephen King's new ending, the political allusions...

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Recapping The Stand: "The Circle Closes" from 2021-02-11T14:00

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access concludes! Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, and McKenzie Gerber as they hit the road with Stu and Frannie. Along the way,...

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Recapping The Stand: "The Stand" from 2021-02-04T14:00

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, and Dan Caffrey as they head to court to give their verdict on the penultimat...

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The Stand's Owen Teague on Becoming Stephen King's Most Complex Villain from 2021-01-29T16:58

Let's see those fucking dimples, Constant Listeners. The Losers are joined by The Stand star Owen Teague, aka Harold Lauder, for a special bonus episode recorded outside of Boulder, Colorado. The C...

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Recapping The Stand: "The Walk" from 2021-01-28T14:00

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, and Jenn Adams as they lace up and walk 800 miles to Las Vegas. Along th...

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Recapping The Stand: "The Vigil" from 2021-01-21T14:00

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Randall Colburn, Dan Caffrey, Mel Kassel, and McKenzie Gerber as they oscillate between Boulder and Sin City in breakneck f...

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The Stand's Katherine McNamara on Bringing Julie Lawry to Life from 2021-01-14T17:49

Hey baby! The Losers are joined by The Stand star Katherine McNamara, aka Julie Lawry, for a special bonus episode straight outta Sin City. The Constant Reader and actress-musician discusses her lo...

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Recapping The Stand: "Fear and Loathing in New Vegas" from 2021-01-14T14:00

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Jenn Adams, Michael Roffman, Mel Kassel, and special guest Joe Lipsett (of Horror Queers) in Sin City for a wild night of g...

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Recapping The Stand: "The House of the Dead" from 2021-01-07T14:00

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Michael "Monroeville Mall" Roffman, Rockin' Randall Colburn, Jenn "2: The Rage" Adams, and special guest Sammie "Weizak" Ku...

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The Stand Showrunner Benjamin Cavell on Adapting Stephen King's Apocalyptic Opus from 2021-01-02T19:32

Hey, look at that! There's one more gift under the tree: Shake off those post-holiday blues with the Losers as they're joined by The Stand showrunner Benjamin Cavell. The Constant Reader and vetera...

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Recapping The Stand: "Blank Pages" from 2020-12-31T14:00

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Michael "Monroeville Mall" Roffman, "Wolfman" McKenzie Gerber, Justin "Juniper Hills" Gerber, and Rockin' Randall Colburn a...

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Recapping The Stand: "Pocket Savior" from 2020-12-24T14:00

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access continues! Join Losers Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, Jenn Adams, and Rockin' Randall Colburn as they head to New York City with Larry Underwoo...

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Recapping The Stand: "The End" from 2020-12-17T19:35

Our weekly coverage of The Stand on CBS All Access begins! Join Losers Michael Roffman, Justin Gerber, Jenn Adams, and Rockin' Randall Colburn as they make their way through the series premiere, "T...

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Disgraceland's Jake Brennan on Conspiracies, Ghosts, and Stephen King from 2020-12-15T05:00

Grab a flashlight, put on a pair of gloves, and make sure you've got a sturdy stomach -- we’re talkin’ true crime. The Losers welcome Disgraceland host Jake Brennan to discuss a conspiracy in King'...

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Frank Darabont's The Green Mile from 2020-12-11T05:00

It's movie night at Georgia Pines and the Losers are invited. Together, they grab a seat and watch a matinee presentation of Frank Darabont's 1999 Oscar-nominated epic The Green Mile starring the o...

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Mick Garris' The Stand Miniseries Rewatch Pt. 4 from 2020-12-04T05:10

Our gift to you! In anticipation of CBS All Access' The Stand, which debuts Thursday, December 17th, we decided to unlock our four-part rewatch of Mick Garris' original 1994 miniseries. If you reca...

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Mick Garris' The Stand Miniseries Rewatch Pt. 3 from 2020-12-04T05:08

Our gift to you! In anticipation of CBS All Access' The Stand, which debuts Thursday, December 17th, we decided to unlock our four-part rewatch of Mick Garris' original 1994 miniseries. If you reca...

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Mick Garris' The Stand Miniseries Rewatch Pt. 2 from 2020-12-04T05:06

Our gift to you! In anticipation of CBS All Access' The Stand, which debuts Thursday, December 17th, we decided to unlock our four-part rewatch of Mick Garris' original 1994 miniseries. If you reca...

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Mick Garris' The Stand Miniseries Rewatch Pt. 1 from 2020-12-04T05:00

Our gift to you! In anticipation of CBS All Access' The Stand, which debuts Thursday, December 17th, we decided to unlock our four-part rewatch of Mick Garris' original 1994 miniseries. If you reca...

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The Green Mile Pt. 2 from 2020-11-27T01:02

The Losers are still roaming around the halls of Georgia Pines. They've had their eggs, they've eaten their toast, and they're still listening to Paul Edgecombe as he tells his story over a warm gl...

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The Green Mile Pt. 1 from 2020-11-20T05:00

The Losers have left Maine for the balmy confines of Georgia Pines. It's here they listen to a curious old man by the name of Paul Edgecombe. There's no telling how old he is, but those weathered e...

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IT Miniseries 30th Anniversary: The Losers' Club Reunited! from 2020-11-18T05:00

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Stephen King's IT miniseries, the original cast of kids reunited for this exciting panel originally recorded for this year's Salem Horror Fest. Hosted by T...

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Five Filmmakers Fit for Stephen King (Patreon Clip) from 2020-11-13T05:00

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers tasked to assign Stephen King properties to five filmmakers: David Lynch, Ari Aster, Wes Anderson, Judd Apatow, and M...

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Dreaming Up a Stephen King Biopic from 2020-11-06T13:59

The Losers dump out another big ol' Bag of Bones right after spooky season. Together, Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Pfleegor, and McKenzie Gerber crack some skulls and answer your pressing questions....

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Top 10 Stephen King Stories for Halloween (Patreon Clip) from 2020-10-30T17:06:16

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers celebrating the festival of Samhain by naming 10 Stephen King titles everyone should pull off their bookshelves every...

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The Science of Stephen King from 2020-10-23T04:00

Ever put down your Stephen King book and wonder how much of it could actually happen? So did authors Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence. In fact, the two of them went down such a deep rabbit hole that ...

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Greg Nicotero on Growing Up in the Land of the Dead from 2020-10-23T04:00

Legendary SFX creator, television producer, and director Greg Nicotero joins Loser Michael Roffman for a stroll in the Land of the Dead. Together, they discuss his roots in horror, growing up 20 mi...

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The Crate: Creepshow (Patreon Clip) from 2020-10-16T19:12:19

Here's a preview of our latest installment of The Crate, a Patreon-only segment of The Losers' Club that offers a monthly deep-dive into random horror rentals. This time around, the Losers revisit ...

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Breaking Down The Stand Miniseries Comic-Con Trailer from 2020-10-09T23:04

The Losers are back in Boulder, Colorado, this time to discuss the New York Comic-Con trailer for Josh Boone's The Stand miniseries for CBS All Access. Join Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, McKenzie Ge...

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Danse Macabre: The Haunting of Hill House from 2020-10-09T04:00

Danse Macabre is a new feature of the series that finds the Losers journeying through all the books that influenced Stephen King. The first episode dials back to 1959 for Shirley Jackson's iconic G...

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Lobstrosities: Pet Sematary 2 (Patreon Clip) from 2020-10-03T16:54:40

Here's a preview of our latest installment of Lobstrosities, a Patreon-only segment of The Losers' Club that journeys into the barren wastelands of Stephen King movies and sequels. This time around...

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Rose Madder from 2020-09-25T04:06

The spine cracks, the pages unfold, and the Losers are suddenly inside a world where paintings breathe and horned monsters bite down to the bone. At the center of it all is a woman on the verge of ...

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Celebrating Stephen King's Artwork and Book Covers (Patreon Clip) from 2020-09-18T05:00

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers discussing the iconic artwork that has helped mythologize King's entire catalogue. Special guests include author Jaso...

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Casting 1987’s It Movie That Never Was from 2020-09-11T04:00

The Losers dump out another big ol' Bag of Bones right as summer turns to fall. Together, Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, and Randall Colburn crack some skulls and answer your pres...

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In the Court of the Crimson King (Patreon Clip) from 2020-09-04T04:00

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers discussing the origins of the Crimson King and whether or not he's an effective villain. Want more? Head on over to w...

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Breaking Down The Stand Miniseries Teaser Trailer from 2020-08-31T04:09

The Losers return to Boulder, Colorado to discuss the first teaser trailer for Josh Boone's The Stand miniseries for CBS All Access. Join Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, and Justin Gerber as they brea...

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Insomnia from 2020-08-28T04:00

The Losers return to Derry, Maine for some much-needed R&R. Maybe it's the pillow, or the weather, or straight-up allergies, but they just can't seem to get any shut-eye. Even worse, they're having...

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Stephen King Theme Park Tycoon (Patreon Clip) from 2020-08-21T05:00

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers building the ultimate Stephen King theme park. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Pat...

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Nightmares and Dreamscapes Adaptations from 2020-08-14T04:00

The Losers are finally closing the book on Stephen King's Nightmares and Dreamscapes after two long months of coverage. To clean up shop, they're revisiting the remaining adaptations to discuss, sp...

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Lobstrosities: The Rage: Carrie 2 (Patreon Clip) from 2020-08-08T17:02

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode, a Lobstrosities that finds the Losers revisiting 1999's The Rage: Carrie 2. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and beco...

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Kingfluencer Ad Hoc Committee: Why We Cover Stephen King from 2020-07-31T04:00

In light of Comic-Con@Home, the Losers host their own panel with a very special episode featuring one very special ka-tet. Ahead you'll hear from voices all across Mid-World, who have all dedicated...

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Stephen King's Top 10 Short Stories (Patreon Clip) from 2020-07-24T18:28:26

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers discussing the top 10 short stories between Stephen King's Night Shift, Skeleton Crew, and Nightmares and Dreamscapes...

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Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Pt. 2 from 2020-07-17T04:00

There are 24 short stories within Stephen King's Nightmares and Dreamscapes -- and they're a polarizing bunch as you've already heard. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the 1993 collection...

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The Best/Worst Stephen King Characters (Patreon Clip) from 2020-07-10T18:07:25

Here's a preview of our all-new Sweet Treat Patreon bonus episode that finds the Losers discussing the best and worst characters in King's Dominion -- at least in their opinion. Want more? Head on ...

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Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Pt. 1 from 2020-07-03T04:00

There are 24 short stories within Stephen King's Nightmares and Dreamscapes -- and not all of them are great. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the 1993 collection, the Losers discuss the v...

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Stephen King's I, Jason (Patreon Clip) from 2020-06-26T18:50:50

Here's a preview of our all-new Sweet Treat Patreon bonus episode that finds us Losers teaming up with our fellow Halloweenies to imagine what Stephen King's I, Jason might look like on paper. Want...

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How Many Books Does Stephen King Have Left? from 2020-06-19T04:00

The Losers finally dump out the big ol' Bag of Bones that's been gathering dust in the corner. Together, Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, McKenzie Gerber, and Jenn Adams crack some skulls and answ...

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Fuck Marry Kill: Stephen King Edition (Patreon Clip) from 2020-06-12T17:30:40

Here's a preview of our all-new Sweet Treat Patreon bonus episode that finds us Losers playing a wild and lewd game of Fuck Marry Kill in King's Dominion. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com...

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Taylor Hackford's Dolores Claiborne from 2020-06-05T04:00

"It's a depressingly masculine world we live in, Dolores."The Losers are still sequestered away on Little Tall Island in Maine, only this time they've put down their books and headed to the local c...

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Dolores Claiborne from 2020-05-22T04:00

The Losers escape the chaos of the world and shack up in an old summer home on Little Tall Island. Of course, this being King's Dominion, things aren't nearly as calm and collected as they should b...

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If It Bleeds Pt. 2 from 2020-05-15T04:00

The Losers head to Finders Keepers to meet Holly Gibney. There's a problem with the elevator, though, and the stairwell is blocked. Locked inside, the four discuss Stephen King's trusty private inv...

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The Stand Miniseries Rewatch Pt. 4 (Patreon Clip) from 2020-05-11T04:00

Here's a preview at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode that concludes our rewatch of The Stand miniseries. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for m...

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If It Bleeds Pt. 1 from 2020-05-08T04:00

“When an old man dies, a library burns.” It's lonely out here in the Harrigan estate. The sun's dwindling through the windows, the African lilacs are all watered, everything's been cleaned two time...

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Golden Years Pt. 2 from 2020-05-01T04:00

The Shop... Shit... We're still in The Shop... Every time, we think we're gonna wake up back in reality. When we were on the road, it was even worse. We'd wake up and there'd be Crews. Waiting. Wh...

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The Stand Miniseries Rewatch Pt. 3 (Patreon Clip) from 2020-04-24T19:45:14

Here's a preview at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode that continues our rewatch of The Stand miniseries. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for m...

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Golden Years Pt. 1 from 2020-04-17T04:13

The Losers are back on the run from The Shop as they slum it with Harlan Williams in Stephen King's Golden Years. Together, they discuss the show's attempt to emulate Twin Peaks, Felicity Huffman's...

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The Stand Miniseries Rewatch Pt. 2 (Patreon Clip) from 2020-04-10T17:22:08

Here's a preview at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode that continues our rewatch of The Stand miniseries. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for m...

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The Stand Miniseries Rewatch Pt. 1 from 2020-04-03T04:00

Times are weird. There's a virus going around. People are staying inside. Answers are sparse. Sound familiar? For weeks now, Stephen King's The Stand has been on the mind, so what better time than ...

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Gerald's Game Movie Revisited from 2020-03-27T04:00

The Losers take off the cuffs and kick back on the cabin couch to revisit Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game. Together, they discuss what makes the source material so complicated for the screen, Bruce G...

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Gerald's Game from 2020-03-20T04:00

The Losers head upstate to a remote cabin to have a little R&R. Things don't go as planned, though. There isn't a Necronomicon involved or anything, but mistakes are made and blood is shed. In the ...

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HBO's The Outsider: Season 1 Final Thoughts from 2020-03-13T04:00

The Losers head into the caves to find El Cuco. As they collect rocks and stones, they offer their final thoughts on the first season of HBO's The Outsider. Bonus: They also offer a Coronavirus upd...

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Stephen King's Sleepwalkers from 2020-03-06T05:00

The Losers evade the shapeshifting, bipedal werecats roaming around Stephen King's batshit crazy Sleepwalkers. Together, they discuss Mick Garris' direction, the insanity of King's screenplay, and ...

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Is the Coronavirus Captain Trips? from 2020-02-28T05:00

The Losers head to the CDC to evade the Coronavirus. While waiting they debate if it's the return of Captain Trips and unpack a Bag of Bones. Topics include: Cocaine King re-imaginings, potential F...

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Fraser C. Heston's Needful Things from 2020-02-21T06:00

Before the Losers leave Castle Rock for good, they head over to the local theatre to catch Fraser C. Heston's 1993 adaptation of Needful Things. Afterwards, they discuss the film at Nan's over a sl...

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Needful Things Pt. 2 from 2020-02-14T05:00

Things are getting a little heated in Castle Rock. Leland Gaunt's having a fire sale over at Needful Things, and the town is losing their minds. Fortunately, the Losers are safely shacked up in the...

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Needful Things Pt. 1 from 2020-02-07T05:00

There's a new shop in Castle Rock and the Losers are the first to check it out. It's a strange little store named Needful Things, and the shopkeeper is as charming as he is mercurial. They must be ...

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A Guide to Stephen King in 2020 from 2020-01-31T05:00

The Losers look ahead into the coming months and see where Stephen King will pop up in 2020. There's The Stand on CBS All Access, Lisey's Story on Apple TV+, and possibly another round with Hulu's ...

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HBO's The Outsider Review + Castle Rock: Season Two Final Thoughts from 2020-01-24T05:00

The Losers return to the Barrens following a lengthy holiday hiatus -- and they've brought a guest. Jenn Adams of The Horror Virgin has tagged along to discuss the grisly crimes behind HBO's The Ou...

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Doctor Sleep from 2019-11-22T19:48

The Losers find a door in the back of the cineplex leading to 2013. Join them as they head to Frazier, New Hampshire to review Stephen King's novel Doctor Sleep. Together, they weigh in on the True...

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Doctor Sleep Movie Review with The Newton Brothers from 2019-11-08T05:00

The Losers return to The Overlook Hotel to review Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep. Together, they discuss how the film bridges together both Stephen King's The Shining and Stanley Kubrick's 1980 adapt...

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Castle Rock: Season Two Review from 2019-10-25T13:44

The Losers return to review the second season of Hulu's Castle Rock. Together, they try to reason with the inclusion of Misery's Annie Wilkes and attempt to reckon with the wild changes going down ...

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The Dark Tower III: The Wastelands from 2019-10-18T15:36

The Losers board a train back to Mid-World as they continue their epic quest with Stephen King’s 1991 sequel, The Dark Tower III: The Wastelands.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pat...

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Checking Into The Institute from 2019-10-11T14:04

The Losers share some Needful Tweets, visit Hollywood King, and check into The Institute for a capsule review. Topics include: Constant Reader Patton Oswalt, If It Bleeds, and early anxieties formi...

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In the Tall Grass Movie Review from 2019-10-04T14:32

The Losers pull off to the side of the road while journeying through Kansas to review Vincenzo Natali's In the Tall Grass. Together, they discuss the pros and cons of the Stephen King and Joe Hill ...

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Shudder's Creepshow Review from 2019-09-26T21:54

The Losers hole up inside Horlicks University to review Shudder's new revival of Creepshow. Together, they discuss the series premiere -- more specifically, "Gray Matter" by Stephen King and "The H...

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Andy Muschietti and Benjamin Wallfisch on It: Chapter Two from 2019-09-13T04:00

In our final episode of coverage for It: Chapter Two, the Losers take one more trip into the sewers for two exclusive interviews. First, they speak with composer Benjamin Wallfisch, who weighs in o...

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It: Chapter Two Movie Review with Anthony Breznican from 2019-09-06T04:00

The Losers give their full review of It: Chapter Two. They're joined once again by Vanity Fair writer Anthony Breznican, who not only shares his two cents on the film, but also digresses on his rec...

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Bag of Bones: It: Chapter Two Edition from 2019-08-30T04:00

The Losers return from an exclusive screening of It: Chapter Two and dump out another Bag of Bones. Rest assured, they try to keep the lid on the sewer of spoilers, but beware of some inferences or...

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Whoa, It: Chapter Two Is Gonna Be Really Long from 2019-08-02T04:48

Brace yourselves, Constant Listeners. It: Chapter Two is going to be nearly three hours long. That's about as crazy as this episode which finds the Losers unpacking a hefty Bag of Bones. Conversati...

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Behind the Scenes of It: Chapter Two with Anthony Breznican from 2019-07-25T23:22

The Losers welcome journalist and novelist Anthony Breznican to the Barrens, where they discuss the latest trailer for It: Chapter Two. To their surprise, he offers some juicy behind-the-scenes det...

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The Sun Dog from 2019-07-19T13:44

As they wait for their film to develop, the Losers discuss The Sun Dog, the fourth and final novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Inst...

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The Library Policeman from 2019-07-12T17:18

The Losers return their books to The Library Policeman, the third novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on A...

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Stranger Things 3 Review from 2019-07-08T20:19

The Losers search for King's Dominion within Hawkins, Indiana as they review Stranger Things 3.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | InstagramHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

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Johnny Depp's Secret Window from 2019-06-28T04:00

The Losers answer the door to find a disheveled Johnny Depp in 2004's middling Secret Window.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

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Mick Garris on Nightmare Cinema and Interviewing Stephen King from 2019-06-21T19:56

The great Mick Garris reunites with the Losers for a special mini-episode to discuss his new horror anthology film, Nightmare Cinema. He also digresses on the state of modern horror, what keeps him...

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Secret Window, Secret Garden from 2019-06-21T14:41

The Losers shack up in a cabin on Tashmore Lake to discuss Secret Window, Secret Garden, the second novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitte...

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The Last Podcast on the Left's Henry Zebrowski on Stephen King from 2019-06-20T15:21

Henry Zebrowski of The Last Podcast on the Left joins the Losers today in a very special episode. Together, they dive into a frenzied discussion about Stephen King's family, the majesty of The Dark...

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Breaking Down the Doctor Sleep Trailer from 2019-06-14T04:15

The Losers return to The Overlook Hotel to discuss the first trailer for Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep. Topics range from Stephen King's thoughts on the film being a direct sequel to Stanley Kubrick...

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The Langoliers Miniseries from 2019-06-14T04:00

The Losers suffer through their in-flight entertainment: ABC's 1995 miniseries adaptation of The Langoliers.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

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The Langoliers from 2019-06-07T04:00

The Losers catch a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Boston and discuss The Langoliers, the first novella from Stephen King's 1990 collection, Four Past Midnight.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter...

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Bag of Bones: The Stephen King-John Lennon Conspiracy from 2019-06-01T15:00

The Losers unpack another big ol' Bag of Bones to answer all of the hard-pressing questions from their Constant Listeners. Topics this time include: Which Stephen King novel should Ari Aster direct...

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AMC's NOS4A2 Review from 2019-05-31T05:00

The Losers review AMC's highly anticipated TV adaptation of Joe Hill's NOS4A2 ahead of its Sunday night premiere. Prior to that, however, they share some Needful Tweets and visit Hollywood King. Co...

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The Kingies: The Best of ’80s Stephen King from 2019-05-24T04:00

You are cordially invited to another unforgettable night of The Kingies! With the '80s now behind them, the Losers must choose the best and worst of Stephen King's output throughout his most decade...

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George A. Romero's The Dark Half from 2019-05-17T04:00

The Losers return from the videostore with a worn-out copy of George A. Romero's 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Half. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Aca...

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Breaking Down the It: Chapter Two Teaser Trailer from 2019-05-10T00:29

The Losers offer a complete and exhaustive breakdown of the much-hyped teaser trailer for It: Chapter Two. Some are stray observations, some are theories, and some are downright chilling insights. ...

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Christopher Young on Scoring The Dark Half and Pet Sematary from 2019-04-26T04:00

Legendary composer Christopher Young talks with Losers' Club co-host Michael Roffman about scoring this year's Pet Sematary and the lessons he learned from working with George A. Romero on The Dark...

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The Dark Half from 2019-04-19T04:00

The Losers head back to Castle Rock, Maine to meet Sheriff Alan Pangborn and try to solve the grisly murders within Stephen King's chilling 1989 novel The Dark Half.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitt...

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What Stephen King Books Should Be Adapted Next? from 2019-04-12T04:00

The Losers return from Pet Sematary and debate what Stephen King story or book deserves an adaptation next. Before that, however, they sort through some outstanding Needful Tweets and make a quick ...

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Pet Sematary (2019) Movie Review with Directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch from 2019-04-05T02:34

The Losers' Club discusses Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch's Pet Sematary and talk to the two filmmakers themselves.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acas...

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Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes on Jamming with Stephen King from 2019-03-29T22:12

The Losers talk to authors Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes about their history with Stephen King (which includes a little rock 'n' rolling), the enduring power of genre writing, society's need for...

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Amy Seimetz on Pet Sematary and Digging Up Her Own Rachel Creed from 2019-03-22T05:54

The Losers' Club talks to actress, writer, producer, director, and editor Amy Seimetz, who stars as Rachel Creed in Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch's Pet Sematary. Together, they discuss childhood ...

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Joe Bob Briggs on Why Stephen King Will Never Die from 2019-03-15T18:04

The one and only Joe Bob Briggs joins the Losers in Austin, Texas during South by Southwest. Together, they discuss his big return to Shudder, the blockbuster state of horror, and, naturally, all t...

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The Losers Head to Austin! from 2019-03-08T19:02

In this small and brief episode, Losers Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn join fellow Loser Dan Caffrey down in Austin, Texas for this year's South by Southwest Festival. Together, they preview t...

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The Tommyknockers Miniseries from 2019-02-22T05:00

The Losers gather around the television to revisit ABC's 1993 miniseries adaptation of The Tommyknockers.  Chapters include: First Introductions, Derry Public Library (6:20), Heroes and Villains (...

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The Tommyknockers from 2019-02-15T05:00

The Losers head into the woods of Haven to chase the balmy (misleading?) glow of Stephen King's 1987 sci-fi novel The Tommyknockers.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on...

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Stephen King's Greatest Couples from 2019-02-08T22:04

The Losers celebrate Valentine's Day with Jack, Wendy, and Christine. They also share some Needful Tweets and visit Hollywood King, where they discuss a glutton's worth of news, from The Stand to P...

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Stephen King's Most Torturous Injuries from 2019-01-25T05:00

The Losers revisit the broken bones, nasty wounds, and uncompromising fates within King's Dominion. Prior to that, however, they'll share some Needful Tweets and roll on through Hollywood King.  C...

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Rob Reiner's Misery from 2019-01-18T16:43

The Losers head to the Wilkes residence for a viewing of Rob Reiner's 1990 adaptation of Misery. Together, they discuss Kathy Bates' Oscar-winning performance, mull over the what-if castings of Pau...

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Misery from 2019-01-11T05:00

The Losers hobble through Stephen King’s icy 1987 novel, Misery. Together, they wrestle with the psychology of Annie Wilkes, debate King's meta-relationship with his readers, and reflect on how the...

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Happy Kingmas 2018 from 2018-12-22T08:50:30

The Losers celebrate 100 episodes with their second annual Kingmas. So, grab some candy canes, pour out some egg nog, and join them as they dive into Needful Tweets, take a quick visit to Hollyw...

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Happy Kingmas 2018 and 100 Episodes from 2018-12-22T07:50

The Losers celebrate 100 episodes with their second annual Kingmas. So, grab some candy canes, pour out some egg nog, and join them as they dive into Needful Tweets, take a quick visit to Hollywood...

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The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three from 2018-12-07T05:00

The Losers return to Mid-World as they continue their epic quest with Stephen King’s 1987 sequel, The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three.  Chapters include: Introductions/History/Synopsis, Th...

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Collecting King with Jason Pellegrini from 2018-11-30T05:00

The Losers turn the spotlight back on the world of collectors in King's Dominion. Keeping the series alive, Michael Roffman chats with Jason Pellegrini, who's not only amassed an incredible collect...

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Happy Kingsgiving with Elevation from 2018-11-22T05:00

The Losers share some Needful Tweets, visit Hollywood King, share their thoughts on King's new "novel" Elevation, and celebrate another Kingsgiving. Topics include: AMC's Breaking Bad movie, the li...

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Tommy Lee Wallace on Making 1990's IT Miniseries from 2018-11-16T05:00

Good ol' Michael "Trashmouth" Roffman rings up director Tommy Lee Wallace to talk about his 1990 miniseries adaptation for Stephen King's It. Together, they discuss the evolution of television, the...

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Stephen King's IT Miniseries from 2018-11-09T16:43

The Losers head to the living room and revisit Tommy Lee Wallace's iconic 1990 miniseries adaptation of It. Together, they debate which Loser was a winner, the timeless horror of Tim Curry, and the...

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IT - Part 5: The Ritual of Chüd and Derry: The Last Interlude from 2018-11-02T04:00

The Losers hop on the turtle for the sixth episode revolving around Stephen King's 1986 epic. Together, they close the book for good by wading through the sewers of "Part 5: The Ritual of Chüd" and...

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IT - Part 4: July of 1958 and The Fourth Interlude from 2018-10-26T04:00

The Losers pick up some sharp rocks and test their aim for the fifth episode revolving around Stephen King's 1986 epic. Together, they explore smoke holes and haunted fridges as they flip over to P...

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IT - Part 3: Grownups and The Third Interlude from 2018-10-19T04:00

The Losers grab their Wayfarers and head back to the '80s for the fourth episode revolving around Stephen King's 1986 epic. Together, they get some grub at the Jade and walk it off around town as t...

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IT - Part 2: June of 1958 and The Second Interlude from 2018-10-12T05:00

The Losers wax nostalgic and head to the '50s in the third episode revolving around Stephen King's 1986 epic. Together, they bypass the bullies and hide in the standpipe that haunts the pages of Pa...

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IT - Part 1: The Shadow Before and The First Interlude from 2018-10-05T04:29

The Losers head into the Barrens of Stephen King's 1986 epic in this exhaustive second episode, which dissects both Part 1: The Shadow Before and Mike Hanlon's Derry: The First Interlude. There are...

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IT - Part 0: The History, Hook, and Structure from 2018-09-28T04:00

The Losers crack open Stephen King's 1986 epic: For the first of many episodes to come, they wrestle with the story's history, themes, and structure, but also try to figure out why King wanted to q...

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Searching for Stephen King in Pop Culture from 2018-09-21T05:00

The Losers share some Needful Tweets, visit Hollywood King, and empty a big ol' Bag of Bones. Topics include: Memorable Stephen King connections in pop culture, ensuing woes with It: Chapter Two, p...

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Recapping Castle Rock: "Romans" from 2018-09-12T04:00

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock wraps up as Losers Mckenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Randall Colburn close out the first season with its finale, "Romans". Together, they meditate on t...

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Recapping Castle Rock: "Henry Deaver" from 2018-09-05T04:00

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers Mckenzie Gerber, Michael Roffman, and Justin Gerber find a thinny and cross into the alternate reality of "Henry Deaver". Together, the...

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Recapping Castle Rock: "Past Perfect" from 2018-08-29T04:13

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn check into Maine's creepiest bed and breakfast to watch "Past Perfect". Together, they debate on th...

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Showrunners Dustin Thomason and Sam Shaw on Castle Rock from 2018-08-22T17:07

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn sit down with showrunners Dustin Thomason and Sam Shaw. Together, they discuss their earliest memor...

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Recapping Castle Rock: "The Queen" from 2018-08-22T05:24

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers McKenzie Gerber, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman step into the mind of Ruth Deaver in "The Queen". Together, they piece together her...

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Recapping Castle Rock: "Filter" from 2018-08-15T14:50

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers McKenzie Gerber, Dan Caffrey, and Michael Roffman drop what they're doing and head into the forest for "Filter". Together, they talk ab...

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Recapping Castle Rock: "Harvest" from 2018-08-08T12:26

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman eat some animal crackers and walk through "Harvest". Together, they talk about that...

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Recapping Castle Rock: "The Box" from 2018-08-01T04:00

Our weekly coverage of Hulu's Castle Rock continues as Losers Dan Caffrey, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman take a shovel and dig deep into episode four, "The Box". Together, they talk about cree...

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Greetings from Castle Rock (Live from Chicago's Music Box Theatre) from 2018-07-30T13:23

In this special bonus episode, the Losers' Club hits the stage with Pet Symmetry's Evan Weiss and Survivor Type director Billy Hanson to talk about small towns, creepy urban legends, favorite Steph...

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Recapping Castle Rock: "Severance", "Habeas Corpus", and "Local Color" from 2018-07-26T12:37

Constant Listeners, we've finally arrived at Castle Rock -- Hulu's Castle Rock, that is -- where there's been a mysterious discovery deep within the bowels of Shawshank State Prison. What implicati...

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Stephen King's Taking Over TV from 2018-07-20T04:00

The Losers share some Needful Tweets, visit Hollywood King, and empty a big ol' Bag of Bones. Topics include: Josh Boone's The Stand, Greg Nicotero's Creepshow TV series, and that time Kevin Smith ...

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Collecting King with Cameron Skip from 2018-07-07T05:00

The Losers turn the spotlight back on the world of collectors in King's Dominion. Keeping the series alive, Michael Roffman chats with Cameron Skip, whose amassed quite an eclectic collection of te...

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Skeleton Crew Pt. 2 from 2018-06-23T05:00

The Losers rank every short story in Stephen King's 1985 collection Skeleton Crew, ending with the top 10.  Chapters include: Intro/History, Morning Deliveries (Milkman #1) (25:00), Beachworld (35...

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Skeleton Crew Pt. 1 from 2018-06-15T05:00

The Losers rank every tale in Stephen King's 1985 short story collection, starting with the bottom nine.  Chapters include: Intro/History, Cain Rose Up (29:45), Big Wheels: A Tale of The Laundry G...

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The Mist from 2018-06-08T05:00

The Losers hole up in their local grocery store to evade Stephen King's 1985 novella, The Mist.  Chapters include: Intro/History The Hook (22:00), Structure and Format (29:00), Heroes and Villains...

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An Insider's Look on The Outsider from 2018-05-25T05:00

This week's episode is special. Not only do the Losers review a new Stephen King novel (The Outsider), but they also share some Needful Tweets, roll through Hollywood King, and announce something p...

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Thinner with Director Tom Holland from 2018-05-18T05:00

The Losers close the book on Richard Bachman's 1984 thriller Thinner by revisiting its 1996 adaptation with director Tom Holland. The mastermind behind Fright Night and Child's Play revisits the lo...

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Thinner from 2018-05-11T05:00

The Losers finally found a diet that works for them: Richard Bachman's 1984 thriller, Thinner.  Chapters include: Intro/History, The Hook (28:00), Structure and Format (49:25), Heroes and Villains...

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Collecting King with Johann Trotter from 2018-04-27T05:00

The Losers turn the spotlight on the world of collectors in King's Dominion. To tip off the new and exciting series, Michael Roffman chats with Johann Trotter, whose expansive collection has amasse...

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The Talisman from 2018-04-13T05:00

The Losers journey through the American heartland and the Territories within Stephen King and Peter Straub's 1984 fantasy novel, The Talisman.  Chapters include: Intro/History, The Hook (21:30), S...

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The Pagemaster from 2018-04-01T05:00

The Losers stumble upon a wild backstory involving Stephen King and a certain 1994 animated movie starring Macaulay Culkin that changes the Master of Horror's oeuvre forever.  Chapters include: In...

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The Eyes of the Dragon from 2018-03-16T05:00

The Losers step into the Kingdom of Delain and come face to face with Stephen King's 1984 fantasy novel, The Eyes of the Dragon.  Chapters include: Intro, History (15:45), The Hook (12:30), Struct...

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Pet Sematary 1 and 2 with Director Mary Lambert from 2018-03-02T06:00

The Losers close the gates on Stephen King's 1983 novel, Pet Sematary.  Chapters include: Intro, Pet Sematary 1 and 2 Square-Off (3:45), Unearthed and Untold Documentary Review (1:42:00), Final Th...

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Pet Sematary Pt. 2 from 2018-02-23T06:00

The Losers keep digging into Stephen King's 1983 novel, Pet Sematary.   Chapters include: Intro, The Sematary (2:00), Word Processor of the God (47:45), Poundcake (102:30), King's Dominion (1:16:0...

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Pet Sematary Pt. 1 from 2018-02-16T06:00

The Losers grab their shovels and head into Stephen King’s 1983 novel, Pet Sematary.  Chapters include: Intro, History (15:45), The Hook (40:40), Structure and Format (57:00), Heroes and Villains ...

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Cycle of the Werewolf from 2018-02-02T06:00

Things get hairy for the Losers as they head to Tarker’s Mills and tear through Stephen King’s 1983 short horror novel, Cycle of the Werewolf.  Chapters include: Intro, History (4:20), The Hook (1...

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Christine from 2018-01-19T06:00

The Losers hit the gas on Stephen King’s 1983 novel, Christine.  Chapters include: Intro, History (12:30), The Hook (26:00), Structure and Format (38:30), Heroes and Villains (1:02:15), The Semata...

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Different Seasons Pt. 4: The Breathing Method from 2017-12-29T06:00

The Losers reach the end of Stephen King’s 1982 collection, Different Seasons, with The Breathing Method.  Chapters include: Intro, The Hook (2:45), Structure and Format (18:25), Heroes and Villai...

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Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton on Stand by Me, Stephen King, and Nostalgia from 2017-12-18T06:00

The Losers talk to Stand by Me co-stars Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton.  Chapters include: Intro, Interview with Jerry O’Connell (2:23), Interview with Wil Wheaton (51:23:12), and Outro (2:12:14)...

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Different Seasons Pt. 3: The Body from 2017-12-15T06:00

The Losers go looking for a dead body as they hit the third novella in Stephen King’s 1982 collection, Different Seasons. Chapters include: Intro, The Hook (8:00), Structure and Format (25:00), He...

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Different Seasons Pt. 2: Apt Pupil from 2017-12-01T06:00

The Losers stumble upon a former Nazi as they keep flipping through Stephen King’s 1982 novellas collection, Different Seasons.  Chapters include: Intro, The Hook/Structure and Format (09:25), Her...

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Different Seasons Pt. 1: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption from 2017-11-17T06:00

The Losers get locked up in Shawshank as they journey through Stephen King’s 1982 novellas collection, Different Seasons.  Chapters include: Intro/First Experiences, The Hook/Structure and Format ...

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The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger from 2017-11-03T05:00

The Losers head to Mid-World as they begin their epic quest with Stephen King’s 1982 novel, The Gunslinger.  Chapters include: Introductions and History, The Hook (18:00), Structure and Format (25...

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Creepshow 1 and 2 with The New Flesh Podcast from 2017-10-27T05:00

The Losers team up with The New Flesh Podcast to sort through the good, the bad, and the creepy of Creepshow and Creepshow 2.  Chapters include: Intro, The Venus Flytrap (10:25), Old Chief Wood’nh...

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Thomas Jane on Dreamcatcher, The Mist, 1922, and Stephen King from 2017-10-23T05:00

The Losers talk to the one and only Thomas Jane.  Chapters include: Intro, Echo Park (2:40), Paul Westerberg (5:55), Dreamcatcher (10:00), Absinthe (16:30), The Mist (23:15), Meeting Stephen King ...

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1922 Movie Review with Director Zak Hilditch from 2017-10-20T05:00

The Losers sort through some Needful Tweets, head to Hollywood King, review Zak Hilditch’s 1922, and talk to the filmmaker himself.  Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (6:00), Hollywood King ...

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Gerald’s Game Movie Review with Director Mike Flanagan from 2017-10-06T05:00

The Losers pay homage to Tom Petty, head to Hollywood King, discuss Stephen and Owen King’s Sleeping Beauties, review Mike Flanagan’s Gerald’s Game, and talk to the filmmaker himself.  Chapters in...

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The Running Man from 2017-09-29T05:00

The Losers -- Randall Colburn, Allison Shoemaker, McKenzie Gerber, and Justin Gerber -- head straight into the dystopian world of Richard Bachman’s 1982 novel, The Running Man. Chapters include: I...

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Cujo from 2017-09-15T05:00

The Losers run out of gas outside Castle Rock as they discuss Stephen King’s Cujo. Chapters include: Intro, The Hook/Structure and Format (8:00), Zeroes and Villains (1:03:50), The Sematary (2:10:...

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It (2017) Movie Review with Director/Producer Andy and Barbara Muschietti from 2017-09-07T05:00

The Losers discuss Andy Muschietti’s film adaptation of It and talk to the filmmaker and producer.  Chapters include: Intro, Spoiler-Free Review (3:30), Spoilerific Review (1:00:30), Interview wit...

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Danse Macabre from 2017-08-25T05:00

Losers Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, McKenzie Gerber, and Mel Kassel take a dance of death with Stephen King’s Danse Macabre. In addition to takes on King’s expansive book on horror’s history, th...

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Roadwork from 2017-08-06T05:00

The Losers -- Justin Gerber, Allison Shoemaker, McKenzie Gerber, and Melanie Kassel -- discuss Richard Bachman’s 1981 energy crisis novel, Roadwork.  Chapters include: Intro, The Hook/Structure an...

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The Dark Tower Movie Review from 2017-08-04T05:00

The Losers discuss Nikolaj Arcel’s film adaptation of The Dark Tower. Chapters include: Intro, Background (3:10), Heroes and Villains (32:50), The Director’s Chair (53:20), Page to Screen (1:06:00...

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Firestarter from 2017-07-28T05:00

Losers Randall Colburn, Dan Caffrey, McKenzie Gerber, and new member to the Club Melanie Kassel discuss Stephen King’s Firestarter.  Chapters include: Intro/Meet the New Loser!, The Hook/Structure...

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The People’s Kingies: The Best of the '70s from 2017-07-21T05:00

Welcome to the first People's Kingies in which you, the Constant Listener, choose the best in King's Dominion. Before all that, the Losers pay tribute to the late George A. Romero, offer some Needf...

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The Kingies: The Best and Worst of ’70s Stephen King from 2017-07-14T05:00

You are cordially invited to our inaugural awards ceremony: The Kingies! As we close the book on Stephen King's 1970s output, the Losers choose the best (and worst!) from a litany of categories. Wh...

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The Dead Zone from 2017-06-30T05:00

The Losers head to Castle Rock and discuss Stephen King’s The Dead Zone. Chapters include: Intro, The Hook (17:00), Structure and Format (31:00), Zeroes and Villains (45:00), The Sematary (2:00:00...

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Spike's The Mist Review from 2017-06-23T05:00

The Losers -- Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, and Editor-In-Chief Michael Roffman -- review Spike’s The Mist, offer some Needful Tweets, head to Hollywood King, and dump out the ol’ Bag of Bones.  ...

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The Long Walk from 2017-06-16T05:00

The Losers takes a deadly stroll through Richard Bachman's 1979 dystopian survival tale, The Long Walk. Chapters include: Intro, The Hook (4:00), Structure and Format (33:15), Zeroes and Villains ...

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The Stand Miniseries with Director Mick Garris and Composer W.G. Snuffy Walden from 2017-06-02T05:00

The Losers discuss the 1994 TV miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand and talk to director Mick Garris and composer W.G. Snuffy Walden.  Chapters include: Intro, Cast and Characters (6:...

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The Stand - Book III: The Stand from 2017-05-19T05:00

The Losers reach the end of Stephen King’s The Stand.  Chapters include: Remastered Intro, Losers Intro (4:15), The Hook (05:55), Structure and Format (55:00), Heroes and Villains (1:11:00), The S...

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The Stand - Book II: On the Border from 2017-05-05T05:00

The Losers continue walking through Stephen King’s The Stand as they look into the second book: "On the Border".  Chapters include: Remastered Intro, Losers Intro (4:15), The Hook (8:55), Structur...

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The Stand - Book I: Captain Trips from 2017-04-21T05:00

The Losers start walking through Stephen King’s The Stand with the novel's first of three books: "Captain Trips".  Chapters include: Remastered Intro, Losers Intro (04:05), History (17:56), The Ho...

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Night Shift Pt. 3 from 2017-04-07T05:00

The Losers discuss the good, the bad, and the (mostly) ugly film and TV adaptations of Stephen King’s first short story collection, 1978’s Night Shift.  Chapters include: Intro, Graveyard Shift (7...

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Night Shift Pt. 2 from 2017-03-24T05:00

The Losers continue their journey through Stephen King’s Night Shift in the second installment of this three-part series.  Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (4:45), Jerusalem’s Lot (37:10), ...

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Night Shift Pt. 1 from 2017-03-10T06:00

The Losers dust off Stephen King’s Night Shift in the first installment of this three-episode series.  Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (11:47), Sometimes They Come Back (33:02), The Lawnmo...

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Rage from 2017-02-24T06:00

The Losers crack open The Bachman Books for the first time for 1977's Rage. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn ...

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The Shining from 2017-02-10T06:00

The Losers head to The Overlook Hotel to dissect Stephen King’s 1977 ghost story, The Shining. Chapters include: Remastered Intro (00:31), The Losers Intro (04:15), Needful Tweets (04:53), First E...

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‘Salem’s Lot from 2017-01-27T06:00

The Losers head to Jerusalem’s Lot to dissect Stephen King’s 1975 vampiric masterpiece, 'Salem's Lot.  Chapters include: New Intro (00:31), Salem's Lot / Losers Intro (04:05), Needful Tweets (9:34...

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Carrie from 2017-01-13T06:00

For the inaugural episode, the Losers go back to the very beginning with Stephen King’s 1974 debut novel, Carrie.  Chapters include: New Introduction, Meet the Losers (4:18), History/Hook (18:30),...

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Welcome to The Losers' Club! from 2017-01-02T00:04:02

Whether you're a Constant Listener or new to our ka-tet, you're probably wondering what happened to all the episodes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about ...

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