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

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Note: We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from April 2021. Enjoy!

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)
- Cavalier Magazine
- Bizarre Adventures
- Interview with Jim Gonis, director of The Lawnmower Man Dollar Baby
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)

November 13, 2024Bonus, Everything's Eventual, Short Storybonus, Everything's Eventual, short storytwoguysdarktower

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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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Note: We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from May 2022. Enjoy!

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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Note: We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from June 2022. Enjoy!

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)

October 23, 2024Bonus, Short Story, Skeleton Crewbonus, short story, Skeleton Crew, Survivor Typetwoguysdarktower

Note: We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from November 2021. Enjoy!

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)

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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)

October 9, 2024Bonus, Night Shift, Short Story, The Ledgebonus, Night Shift, short story, The Ledgetwoguysdarktower

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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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Bonus Episode: The Mangler (Night Shift) (February 2021)

October 2, 2024Bonus, Night Shift, Short Story, The Mangler, Uncategorizedbonus, Night Shift, short story, The Manglertwoguysdarktower

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

Introduction (00:16)
Publication History (01:46)
Hits and misses (05:02)
Dark Tower Thinnies (18:10)
Yuck-King It Up (20:13)
Fun Stuff (21:52)
Outro (25:35)

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Bonus Episode: Gray Matter (Night Shift) (January 2021)

September 25, 2024Bonus, Gray Matter, Night Shift, Short Storybonus, Gray Matter, Night Shift, short storytwoguysdarktower

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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Gray Matter” from Night Shift.

Introduction (00:00)
Publication History (01:13)
A Great Little Story (02:48)
The Language in the Story (09:15)
Dark Tower Thinnies (14:26)
Yuck-King It Up (17:56)
Fun Stuff (19:01)
Outro (22:57)

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Bonus Episode: I Am the Doorway (Night Shift) (October 2020)

September 18, 2024Bonus, I am the doorway, Night Shift, Short Storybonus, I am the doorway, Night Shift, short storytwoguysdarktower

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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the short story “I Am the Doorway” found in Night Shift.

Introduction (00:11)
Publication history (01:13)
Structure: Lots of framing and flashbacks (04:27)
Double vision (06:59)
Is Arthur an unreliable narrator? (12:08)
Dark Tower Thinnies (18:06)
Yuck-King it Up (20:31)
Fun Stuff (24:56)
Outro (28:33)

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