Ep. 45 The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower — Part 1, Chapters 1-3

August 15, 2018The Dark TowerThe Dark Towertwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VII, The Dark Tower, Part 1, chapters 1-3.

Introduction (00:00)
- Section Summary (00:46)
Publication History (2:40)
- Stephen King Interview (3:01)
- The next SK novels (5:08)
- Michael Whelan, illustrator (5:40)
Stakes are set high (7:12)
- Goodbye Callahan (7:30)
- But a problem (11:52)
Realities of Roland (17:18)
Consequences of King (26:23)
Fun Stuff (31:50)
Outro (41:52)

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Ep. 44 The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah — Coda and Wrap-up

August 1, 2018Song of SusannahSong of Susannahtwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Coda and Wrap-Up.

Introduction (0:00:10)
Coda and Writer’s Notebook (0:01:12)
Big Themes of the Book (0:10:24)
Fun Stuff (0:28:37)
Book Reviews and Reception (0:43:42)
Sean and Jay Rank Book VI (0:55:08)
Onward to the Dark Tower (1:01:13)
Outro (1:01:53)

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Next Episode: The Dark Tower, The Dark Tower, Part 1, Chapters 1-3.

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Ep. 43 The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah — Stanzas 11-13

July 18, 2018Song of SusannahSong of Susannahtwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 11-13.

Introduction (00:00)
Stephen King is a character! (01:57)
Neil Gaiman/Stephen King Interview (11:40)
How much of King is true or real (14:05)
Callahan and Jake finally show up (16:51)
The Song of Susannah (25:29)
Is this really the end? (31:26)
Fun Stuff (35:14)
Outro (46:55)

Soggy Bottom Boys. “Man of Constant Sorrow.” On O brother, where art thou? [CD]. Lost Highway. (2000).

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Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Coda and book wrap-up.

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Ep. 42 The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah — Stanzas 8-10

July 3, 2018Song of SusannahSong of Susannahtwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 8-10.

Introduction (00:12)
Recap (00:43)
So. Much. Exposition. (02:14)
Stephen King is real!! (09:51)
We have problems (21:52)
Fun Stuff (27:10)
Outro (38:45)

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Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 11-13.

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Ep. 41 The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah — Stanzas 5-7

June 20, 2018Song of SusannahSong of Susannahtwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 5-7.

Introduction (00:00)
Who, or what, is Mia? (01:38)
The Turtle, Maturin (09:54)
Literature as a storytelling device (15:43)
Gunfight in Maine (23:24)
Fun Stuff (31:38)
Outro (36:46)

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Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 8-10.

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Ep. 40 The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah — Stanzas 1 – 4

June 6, 2018Gunslinger, Song of Susannah, The Dark TowerDark Tower podcast, Gunslinger, Song of Susannah, Stephen King, The Dark Towertwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 1-4.

Introduction (00:11)
Book VI Introduction (01:47)
Structure of the book (05:56)
Beamquake (13:35)
Trudy Damascus (23:26)
Susannah / Mia (31:12)
Fun Stuff (42:53)
Outro (48:39)

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Ep. 39 The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla — Wrap up

May 23, 2018Wolves of the Callawolves of the callatwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finalize our discussion of the Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla.

Introduction (00:00)
Is this Stephen King fanfic? (01:39)
Big Themes (07:58)
- Side quest purpose (08:07)
- Subtitle: Resistance (11:55)
- Duty (18:16)
- Reploids (21:55)
Contemporary reviews (23:17)
Our rankings (29:30)
Readers’ thoughts (33:32)
Next books (34:36)
Outro (36:13)

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Ep. 38 The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla — Part 3, Chapters 5-7 & Epilogue

May 9, 2018Wolves of the Callawolves of the callatwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 3, Chapter 5-7 and Epilogue.

Introduction (00:11)
Metafiction (01:37)
Mythology (11:13)
Five minutes of action (23:34)
Sticking the ending (30:14)
Fun Stuff (38:16)

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Ep. 37 The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla — Part 3, Chapters 1-4

April 25, 2018Wolves of the Callawolves of the callatwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 3, The Wolves, chapters 1-4.

Introduction (00:00)
King’s artificial tension (1:57)
Susannah disappeared again (8:45)
Eddie’s all growed up (15:15)
Fun stuff (35:05)
Listener feedback (43:20)
Outro (50:15)

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Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 3, chapters 5-7, and the Epilogue.

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Ep. 36 The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla — Part 2, Chapters 5-9

April 11, 2018Wolves of the Callawolves of the callatwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book V, Wolves of the Calla, Part 2, chapters 5-9.

Introduction (00:12)
So many tales and book references (01:27)
What is Callahan’s role? (11:22)
The Ka-Tet is broken…or is it? (20:26)
Fun Stuff (27:28)
Outro (43:31)

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