Category Archives: The Stand

Ep. 96 The Stand, Book 3, Chapters 74-79, the Circle Closes, and our Wrap-Up



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish our discussion of The Stand, covering Book 3, Chapters 74-78, and the Circle Closes, as well as our wrap-up

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:42)
  • It ends in a whimper (00:59)
  • A season of rest (07:28)
  • Overall big themes (13:21)
  • Book reception and our thoughts (20:40)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (28:33)
  • Yuck-King It Up (31:44)
  • Fun Stuff (35:32)
  • Outro and special announcement (42:30)

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Ep. 95 The Stand, Book 3, Chapters 68-73



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Stand, Book 3, Chapters 68-73.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • The Trashcan Man Returns (01:46)
  • Flagg (07:54)
  • Larry (15:49)
  • The Rat Man (19:58)
  • The Climax/The Stand (20:18)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (33:07)
  • Yuck-King It Up (34:53)
  • Listener Feedback (36:57)
  • Fun Stuff (39:22)
  • Outro (44:57)

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Next Episode: The Stand, Book 3, Chapters 74-78, Circle Closes, and our book wrap-up.


Ep. 94 The Stand, Book 3, Chapters 61-67



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Stand, Book 3, Chapters 61-67.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:43)
  • Flagg is losing control (01:39)
  • Banality of evil (11:38)
  • Importance of love (18:37)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (23:31)
  • Yuck-King it Up (29:28)
  • Listener feedback (32:27)
  • Fun Stuff (34:58)
  • Outro (43:35)

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Next Episode: The Stand, Book 3, Chapters 68-73.


Ep. 93 The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 57-60



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 57-60.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Sanity vs. Insanity → the New Reality (02:20)
  • Entombment vs. Resurrection (15:57)
  • The Bad Moon Has Risen (24:44)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (32:10)
  • Yuck-King It Up (36:10)
  • Listener Feedback (39:02)
  • Fun Stuff (44:05)
  • Outro (48:34)

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Next Episode: The Stand, Book 3, Chapters 61-67.


Ep. 92 The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 53-56



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Stand, Book 2, chapters 53-56.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Sean’s Thoughts/This section of the book (01:17)
  • Growing Up (06:54)
  • Spheres of Influence (14:50)
  • M-O-O-N, that spells doom (21:28)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (26:30)
  • Yuck-King It Up (30:32)
  • Fun Stuff (35:08)
  • Outro (43:49)

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Next Episode: The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 57-60.


Ep. 91 The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 50-52



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 50-52.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • A New Society (02:34)
  • Creation vs. Anti-Creation (15:49)
  • Loosening of morals, but for a good cause? (26:35)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (30:44)
  • Yuck-King It Up (34:24)
  • Fun Stuff (37:48)
  • Outro (46:50)

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Next Episode: The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 53-56.


Ep. 90 The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 46-49



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 46-49.

  • Introduction (00:10)
  • Recap (00:41)
  • Really feeling the length of the book here (01:16)
  • Sympathy for Mr. Trashcan (08:20)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (15:53)
  • Yuck-King It Up (21:11)
  • Listener feedback (24:23)
  • Fun Stuff (25:23)
  • Outro (36:25)

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Next Episode: The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 50-52.


Ep. 89 The Stand, Book 2, Chapters 43-45



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Stand, Book 2, chapters 43-45.

  • Introduction (00:12)
  • Recap (00:44)
  • And so begins Book II (01:45)
  • Abagail’s religious perspective (09:06)
  • Strange bedfellows (16:56)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (29:26)
  • Yuck-King It Up (40:49)
  • Listener reviews & emails (42:04)
  • Thank you, Patrons! (44:33)
  • Fun Stuff (45:07)
  • Outro (54:04)

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Next Episode: The Stand, book 2, chapters 46-49.


Ep. 88 The Stand, Book 1, Chapters 35-42



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Stand, Book 1, chapters 35-42.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Searching for Society/Authority (02:08)
    • Frannie/Harold (02:30)
    • Rita/Larry (06:47)
    • Glen/Stu (11:24)
    • Lloyd (16:20)
  • No Great Loss (21:30)
  • Time to Talk Supernatural (25:00)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (32:04)
  • Yuck-king It Up (38:08)
  • Fun Stuff (41:58)
  • Outro (51:12)

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