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.


Bonus Episode 16 – Children of the Corn (Patreon Clip)



Our 16th bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our review of the 1984 movie Children of the Corn based on the Stephen King short story found in Night Shift.

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Bonus Episode 15 – I Am the Doorway (Patreon Clip)



The 15th bonus episode for Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our patrons. What follows is an excerpt of our conversation about the short story, I Am the Doorway, found in Stephen King’s Night Shift.

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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.


Bonus Episode 14 – Gerald’s Game (Patreon Clip)



Our 14th bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came just went live to all of our patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our synced commentary of the Netflix original movie adaptation of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game.

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