Ep. 152 The Talisman, Part 1, chapters 1-5

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 1, “Jack Lights Out.”

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:50)
  • Publication/Our history (01:57)
  • Things are getting started (07:30)
  • Jack’s relationships (13:24)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (20:30)
  • Yuck-King it Up (23:34)
  • Thank you, Patrons! (24:54)
  • Fun Stuff (25:42)
  • Other Worlds than These (32:07)
  • Outro (35:24)

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Other Worlds Than These topics:

  • Jay: Star Trek: Picard, Season 3, starring Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Jeri Ryan, Michelle Hurd, and Ed Speleers
  • Sean: Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez

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Next Episode: The Talisman, Part 2, “The Road of Trials,” Chapters 6-13.

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Ep. 151 Carrie, Part 3

Carrie

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Carrie, Part 3, “Wreckage,” and our final thoughts on the novel.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Ending structure is not great (01:49)
  • Ending writing is good (07:55)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (12:20)
  • Yuck King It Up (13:41)
  • Reviews (15:43)
  • Our thoughts (20:05)
  • Fun Stuff (20:48)
  • Other Worlds Than These (24:06):
    •  Perry Mason on HBO
    •  The Last of Us on HBO
  • Outro (31:49)

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Next Episode: The Talisman, Part 1, “Jack Lights Out.”

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Bonus Episode 43 – The Dead Zone adaptation (Patreon Clip)

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Ep. 150 Carrie, Part 2

Carrie

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Carrie, Part 2, “Prom Night.”

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:49)
  • Carrie’s powers (02:13)
  • If Carrie didn’t die (07:48)
  • King’s characters (12:50)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (24:02)
  • Yuck-King it Up (26:57)
  • Fun Stuff (29:19)
  • Other Worlds than These (36:45)
  • Outro (40:59)

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Ep. 149 Carrie, Part 1

Carrie

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Carrie, Part 1.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Publication history (01:34)
  • Book structure (08:17)
  • Women run the show (18:45)
  • Scapegoats (22:24)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (26:06)
  • Yuck-King It Up (32:32)
  • Thank you, Patrons! (33:57)
  • Fun Stuff (35:06)
  • Other Worlds Than These (41:27)
  • Outro (47:08)

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Next Episode: Carrie, Part 2.

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Bonus Episode 42 – Harvey’s Dream (Patreon Clip)

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Ep. 148 The Dead Zone, chapters 24-28 and final thoughts

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, chapters 24-28 and our final thoughts.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • A man on borrowed time, not outside of time (01:23)
  • Three questions about morality (06:49)
  • It has to do (16:44)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (21:15)
  • YuckKing It Up (22:29)
  • Fun Stuff (26:50)
  • Final thoughts (32:20)
  • Other Worlds Than These (41:21)
  • Outro (46:30)

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Next Episode: Carrie, Part 1.

 

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Ep. 147 The Dead Zone, chapters 17-23

The Dead Zone, ,

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, chapters 17-23.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • The Laughing Tiger (01:41)
  • Johnny asks the question (09:01)
  • Johnny is falling apart (19:20)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (27:01)
  • No Yuck-King It up (32:08)
  • Fun Stuff (34:08)
  • Other Worlds Than These (43:35)
  • Outro (47:02)

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Next Episode: The Dead Zone, chapters 24-28 and wrap-up.

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Bonus Episode 41 – The Simpsons “Not It” (Patreon Clip)

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Ep. 146 The Dead Zone, chapters 13-16

The Dead Zone,

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, Chapters 13-16.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:49)
  • Johnny and Sarah make love (01:07)
  • The Castle Rock Strangler (08:41)
  • The horror of Johnny’s power (16:22)
  • Connections (20:04)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (24:24)
  • Thank you, Patrons! (26:11)
  • Fun Stuff (26:36)
  • Other Worlds than These (29:41)
  • Outro (32:34)

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Next Episode: The Dead Zone, chapters 17-23.

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