Ep. 25 The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Come, Reap Chapters 5-8

November 8, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap chapters 5-8.

Introduction (0:00)
King’s narrative style…the Good (3:30)
…the Bad (7:30)
…and the Ugly (13:30)
Cruelty of Mejis (17:50)
Susan’s loss of innocence (27:40)
Fun Stuff (39:00)
Outro (45:02)

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Next Episode: We will explore The Dark Tower, Book 4, Wizard and Glass, Come, Reap chapters 9 and 10.

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Ep. 24 The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Interlude and Come, Reap Chapters 1-4

October 25, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap chapters 1-4.

Introduction (0:00)
Interlude: a fascinating reflection on the story (03:39)
Tension to story, but… (09:59)
Religion (17:48)
Roland and Cuthbert come to a head (30:06)
Fun Stuff (37:33)
Outro (48:00)

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Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Come, Reap, chapters 5-8.

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Ep. 23: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Susan, Chapters 6-10

October 11, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Susan, chapters 6-10.

Introduction (0:00)
Smart people doing smart things (1:45)
Love makes you do stupid things (like forget your duty) (8:25)
Why is Roland telling this story (20:10)
Roland is a dangerous man (23:30)
Worldbuilding (25:45)
- Magic (26:00)
- Thinny (28:00)
- Time getting softer (31:45)
Fun Stuff (35:00)
Reviews/Shout-outs (43:10)
Outro (46:00)

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Next Episode: October 25; We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap, chapters 1-4.

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Ep. 22: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Susan, Chapters 1-5

September 27, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part 2, Susan, chapter 1-5.

Introduction (00:00)
Careless Love (05:50)
Language and customs (17:59)
Politic, politics, politics! (23:12)
Fun Stuff (40:06)
Outro (55:42)

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Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part 2, Susan, chapters 6-10.

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Ep. 21: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Riddles, Chapters 4 & 5

September 13, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Riddles chapters 4 & 5.

Introduction (0:00)
Book Summary (0:45)
Where’s the meat? (1:50)
Does this section enhance the Stand or the Dark Tower more? (3:55)
A new wheelchair! (10:10)
Jay’s epic rant (13:15)
Story telling (15:28)
(This Song’s Just) Six Words Long (18:58)
Fun Stuff (27:20)
Outro (36:45)

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Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

Yankovic, “Weird Al”, Rudy Clark. “(This Song’s Just) Six Words Long.” Even Worse. Volcano, 1988. CD.

Next Episode: We’ll explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Susan chapters 1-5.

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Bonus Episode: Charlie the Choo-Choo

September 6, 2017Bonusbonustwoguysdarktower

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In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we discuss the Beryl Evans book, Charlie the Choo-Choo.

Introduction (0:00)
Book summary (00:42)
The gig is up (03:20)
Cool marketing EW article (04:37)
Outro (05:38)

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Ep. 20: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Argument, Prologue, & Part One, Riddles, Chapters 1-3

August 30, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, the Argument; Prologue; and Part One, Riddles, Chapters 1 – 3.

Introduction (00:00)
Context of Book IV (01:31)
Why so much recap? (11:40)
If Blaine were an ally, oh the possibilities (17:56)
Riddle contest–end of the line for Blaine (22:32)
Gunslinger’s nature (36:10)
Fun Stuff (38:18)
Outro (42:00)

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Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part One, Riddles, Chapters 4 – 5.

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Bonus Episode: The Dark Tower Movie

August 23, 2017Bonus, Moviebonus, movietwoguysdarktower

Now available as a Patreon-only audio. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower.

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we discuss the major motion picture, The Dark Tower.

Introduction (0:00)
Initial Thoughts (0:46)
Sean identifies a major failing (4:58)
Jay is upset about the opening line from the book (6:15)
No emotional connections in the movie (9:25)
Movie Jake doesn’t work (10:01)
Matthew McConaughey (alright, alright, alright) (11:59)
Some good stuff (14:00)
Who is this movie for (16:14)
Where are Eddie and Susannah (18:25)
What’s next (18:55)
The ending of the movie (21:16)
Outro (24:42)

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Ep. 19: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 6 Riddle and Waste Lands

August 16, 2017Waste Landswaste landstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, covering chapter VI, Riddle and Waste Lands.

Introduction (00:00)
Recap (00:59)
Cop-out or not? (07:19)
Waste Lands as a theme (14:17)
Critical takes (35:20)
Fun Stuff (40:46)
Outro (52:15)

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Next Episode: We cover Book IV of the Dark Tower, Wizard and Glass, the Argument, Prologue, and Part One: Riddles, Chapters 1 – 3.

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Ep. 18: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 5 Bridge and City

August 2, 2017Waste Landswaste landstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, chapter 5, Bridge and City.

Introduction (00:00)
Connections to The Stand (01:47)
Character development (13:52)
Riddles (24:57)
Spoiler for “Game of Thrones” (29:39 – 30:31)
The destruction that follows Roland (34:40)
Fun Stuff (39:00)
Velcro Fly by Z. Z. Top (43:09) https://youtu.be/F89McWFENTs
Outro (46:09)

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Gibbons, Billy, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. “Velcro Fly.” Afterburner. Warner Bros, 1985. CD.

Next Episode: We finish Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 6 – Riddle and Waste Lands.

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