Bonus Episode: Harvey’s Dream (Just After Sunset) (February 2023)



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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the short story “Harvey’s Dream” found in the Just After Sunset collection.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Publication history (01:11)
  • Ghost story (03:13)
  • Build up of dread (06:31)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (14:15)
  • YuckKing It Up (15:15)
  • Fun Stuff (15:47)
  • Final thoughts (19:31)
  • Outro (20:54)

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Bonus Episode: Carrie (1976)



In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1976 movie adaptation, Carrie.

  • Introduction (00:14)
  • Facts and Figures (01:29)
  • Adaptation (09:39)
  • Themes (29:11)
  • Our thoughts on the movie (33:51)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (35:16)
  • Yuck-King it Up (36:17)
  • Fun Stuff (38:41)
  • Outro (47:07)

Original trailer: CARRIE (1976) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios

Director: Brian De Palma

Cast: Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, Nancy Allen, William Katt, P. J. Soles, Betty Buckley, and John Travolta

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Bonus Episode: The Road Virus Heads North (Everything’s Eventual) (September 2022)



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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the short story “The Road Virus Heads North” from the collection Everything’s Eventual.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Publication history (01:27)
  • The threat of popularity (06:07)
  • Nevermind the fan relationship: King’s just spinning a yarn (13:43)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (20:19)
  • Yuck-King It Up (23:13)
  • Fun Stuff (25:39)
  • Outro (32:40)

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Bonus Episode: The Lawnmower Man (Night Shift) (April 2021)



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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the short story “The Lawnmower Man” found in the collection Night Shift.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Publication History (01:15)
  • Our thoughts on the story (05:55)
  • What is King up to here? (08:41)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (14:22)
  • Yuck-King It Up (15:06)
  • Fun Stuff (16:24)
  • Outro (19:24)

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Bonus Episode: All That You Love Will Be Carried Away (Everything’s Eventual) (August 2022)



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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the short story “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” from the Everything’s Eventual collection.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Publication history (01:22)
  • Nondescript (04:59)
  • Creativity keeps you going through despair (08:55)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (18:38)
  • Yuck-King It Up (19:56)
  • Fun Stuff (21:53)
  • Outro (27:27)

Kentucky Fried Movie clip

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Bonus Episode: L.T.’s Theory of Pets (Skeleton Crew) (May 2022)



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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the short story “L.T.’s Theory of Pets” from the collection Everything’s Eventual.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Publication history (01:16)
  • Structure and narration (02:36)
  • So many good lines (06:38)
  • What is L.T.’s theory of pets (11:52)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (21:12)
  • Yuck-King It Up (21:22)
  • Fun Stuff (24:07)
  • Outro (28:05)

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Bonus Episode: 1408 (Everything’s Eventual) (June 2022)



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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the short story “1408” found in Everything’s Eventual.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Background (01:32)
  • Related to The Shining (11:01)
  • Enslin, the unbeliever (18:54)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (24:00)
  • Yuck-King It Up (27:59)
  • Fun Stuff (30:32)
  • Final Thoughts (40:15)
  • Outro (42:13)

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Bonus Episode: Survivor Type (Skeleton Crew) (November 2021)



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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Survivor Type” found in Skeleton Crew.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Publication History (01:26)
  • Richard Pine is an asshole (05:03)
  • But is he just a survivor? (10:45)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (21:49)
  • Yuck-King It Up (22:47)
  • Fun Stuff (25:06)
  • Outro (29:13)

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Bonus Episode: ‘Salem’s Lot (2024)



In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 2024 adaptation of Salem’s Lot, directed by Gary Dauberman.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:52)
  • Podcast coverage (01:53)
  • Cast and crew (04:03)
    • Lewis Pullman (Ben Mears)
    • Jordan Preston Carter (Mark Petrie)
    • Makenzie Leigh (Susan Norton)
    • Alfre Woodard (Dr. Cody)
    • Bill Camp (Matt Burke)
  • Adaptation (06:00)
  • Acting (16:01)
  • Directing (22:33)
  • Overall thoughts (33:49)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (36:12)
  • Yuck-King it Up (39:08)
  • Fun Stuff (41:25)
  • Outro (50:11)

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Bonus Episode: The Ledge (Night Shift) (March 2021)



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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “The Ledge” found in Night Shift.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Publication History (01:47)
  • The Story (04:38)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (12:08)
  • Yuck-King It Up (16:00)
  • Fun Stuff (17:22)
  • Outro (21:55)

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