In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we conclude The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, Final Shuffle.

• Introduction (0:00)
• Plot recap (00:44)
• Who were the titular three? (01:29)
• Snake symbolism (06:53)
• The Quest (08:56)
• Who is Death? (16:41)
• Fantasy genre and tropes (21:01)
• Reversed portal (thanks, Emily Cait!) (22:29)
• Fun stuff (25:14)
• Chekhov’s jawbone (25:33)
• Artwork – two Phil Hale commissions (27:19)
• Some TV tropes (31:23)
• Critical reviews of The Drawing of the Three (35:20)
• Listener feedback (38:54)
• Outro (43:25)

For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower.

Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

Next Episode: May 31; We start The Dark Tower, Book 3, The Waste Lands, Bear and Bone.

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, The Pusher.

• Introduction (00:00)
• Plot recap (00:44)
• A fish out of water (02:04)
• Matters of fate (05:41)
• Delusions of grandeur (06:09)
• Roland as hero (11:59)
• Romper Room “Do Bee” song (18:27)
• What is Roland’s intent with the third door? (19:54)
• Roland’s plan (28:43)
• Fun stuff (36:10)
• Outro (47:23)

For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower.

Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

Romper Room “Do Bee” song from Romper Room, Jim Timmens, Golden Chorus, and Golden Orchestra. New York : Golden, 1964.

Next Episode: May 17; We finish The Dark Tower, Book 2: The Drawing of the Three discussing the Final Shuffle and the book as a whole.

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book II of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, “Reshuffle.”

• Introduction (0:00)
• Odetta Loves Eddie (01:58)
• King paints a pretty romantic picture (06:35)
• Twilight Time (08:35)
• Is Odetta aware of Detta? (11:41)
• Does Detta know about Odetta? (14:16)
• Roland’s increasing affection for Eddie (17:44)
• Is NYC significant? (27:22)
• Reshuffle structure (28:05)
• King is UP TO SOMETHING (32:08)
• Thank you, listeners (35:01)
• Listener feedback (36:47)
• Outro (38:33)

For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower.

Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

Next Episode: May 3; We explore Book II of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, “The Pusher.”

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, The Lady of Shadows.

• Introduction (00:00)
• Plot Recap (00:50)
• Why Odetta/Detta? (03:43)
• Why is Odetta so Wealthy? (09:30)
• Roland Needs to Merge Odetta and Detta (12:55)
• Writing Style Reflects Content (18:36)
• More Cultural References (25:28)
• Jay’s Favorite Word (27:44)
• Changing Character Dynamics of the Group (29:32)
• Huh? Moments (37:30)
• Closing (46:05)

For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower.

Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

Next Episode: April 19; We discuss The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, the Reshuffle section.

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, Shuffle.

• Introduction (0:00)
• Plot Summary (01:04)
• Cards Metaphor (02:32)
• Talkin’ Ka (06:56)
• Talkin’ Eddie (16:42)
• Relationship Between Eddie and Roland (30:02)
• Random Thoughts (32:07)
• Roland’s Backstory (39:14)
• Closing (42:40)

For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower.

Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

Next Episode: April 5; We explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, The Lady of Shadows.

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book 2 of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, The Prisoner.

• Introduction (00:15)
• Chapter Recap (00:50)
• Evolution of King’s writing style; Gunslinger to Drawing of the Three (01:49)
• Roland’s Greek Chorus (14:23)
• The Prisoner: Eddie Dean (21:01)
• TV Tropes: The Likable Junkie (31:33)
• King Errors (32:34)
• Listener Feedback (44:19)
• Listener Voice Memo (46:22)
• Closing (50:10)

For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower.

Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

Next Episode: March 22; We cover Book 2 of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, Shuffle.

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three: Prologue: The Sailor.

• Introduction (0:00)
• Plot recap (1:00)
• Publication history (2:38)
• Illustrations by Phil Hale (8:14)
• Argument (10:08)
• Prologue: The Sailor (16:04)
• Fan art from Sonya Lucas (32:40)
• Outro (33:55)

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