Ep. 145 The Dead Zone, chapters 6-12

January 18, 2023The Dead ZoneChristopher Walken, Stephen Kingtwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, chapters 6-12.

Introduction (00:13)
Man out of time (01:36)
Curse or Duty of Responsibility? (10:17)
Dark Tower Thinnies (19:37)
Yuck-King it Up (22:57)
Fun Stuff (26:13)
Other Worlds than These (31:59)
- Jay: Two Tarantino monologues: True Romance (1993); Pulp Fiction (1994)
- Sean: Two over-the-top villains named Max: Max Zorin in A View to a Kill (1985); Max Shreck in Batman Returns (1992)
Outro (36:25)

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Next Episode: The Dead Zone, chapters 13-16.

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Ep. 144 The Dead Zone, chapters 1-5

January 4, 2023The Dead ZoneChristopher Walken, Stephen Kingtwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dead Zone, the Prologue and chapters 1-5.

Introduction (00:13)
Publication history (02:07)
Structure and timing of book (06:34)
King’s treatment of women, especially mothers (16:35)
Fate and (wheel of) Fortune (22:19)
Dark Tower Thinnies (25:57)
Yuck-King It Up (29:47)
Fun Stuff (32:53)
Other Worlds Than These (40:03)
- Jay: Brainstorm (1983)
- Sean: The Deer Hunter (1978)
Outro (45:50)

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Next Episode: The Dead Zone, chapters 6-12.

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Bonus Episode 40 – Uncle Otto’s Truck (Patreon Clip)

December 12, 2022Bonus, Patreon, Short Story, Skeleton Crew, Uncle Otto's Truckbonus, Patreon, short story, Skeleton Crew, Uncle Otto's Trucktwoguysdarktower

A new 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 discussion of the short story “Uncle Otto’s Truck.”

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Bonus Episode 39 – Lunch at the Gotham Cafe (Patreon Clip)

November 14, 2022Bonus, Everything's Eventual, Patreon, Short Storybonus, Everything's Eventual, Patreon, short storytwoguysdarktower

A new 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 discussion of the short story “Lunch at the Gotham Cafe.”

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Bonus Episode 38 – Doctor Sleep (2019 movie) (Patreon Clip)

October 12, 2022Bonus, Doctor Sleep, Movie, The Shiningbonus, Doctor Sleep, movie, Patreon, The Shiningtwoguysdarktower

A new 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 discussion of the 2019 movie, Doctor Sleep.

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Ep. 143 Doctor Sleep, Part 4, “Roof O’ the World” and “Until You Sleep”

October 5, 2022Doctor Sleep, The ShiningDoctor Sleep, The Shiningtwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 4 “Roof O’ the World” and “Until You Sleep.”

Introduction (00:00)
Life is a wheel (01:35)
Recovery and redemption (07:49)
Dark Tower Thinnies (15:21)
Yuck-King It Up (18:11)
Reviews and final thoughts (21:01)
Fun Stuff (26:34)
Other Worlds Than These (28:34)
- Jay For All Mankind (Apple TV)
- Sean The Northman (dir. Robert Eggers, 2022)
Outro (32:57)

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Next Episode: The Dead Zone, Prologue and chapters 1-5.

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Bonus Episode 37 – “The Road Virus Heads North” (Patreon Clip)

October 2, 2022Bonus, Everything's Eventual, Road Virus Heads North, Short Storybonus, Everything's Eventual, Patreon, short storytwoguysdarktower

A new 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 discussion of the short story “The Road Virus Heads North” from the Everything’s Eventual collection.

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Ep. 142 Doctor Sleep, Part 3, “Matters of Life and Death”

September 23, 2022Doctor Sleep, The ShiningDoctor Sleep, The Shiningtwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 3, “Matters of Life and Death.”

Introduction (00:00)
Uncle Dan (01:28)
Don’t underestimate the rubes (07:59)
Death is a miracle (15:34)
Connections to The Shining (20:05)
Dark Tower Thinnies (24:55)
Yuck-King It Up (25:39)
Fun Stuff (30:12)
- Revenge of the Nerds 2, Hotel Coral Essex
Other Worlds Than These (36:05)
- Jay: The Resort
- Sean: Escape the Dark Castle
Outro (40:56)

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Next Episode: Doctor Sleep, Part 4, “Roof o’ the World” and “Until You Sleep.”

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Ep. 141 Doctor Sleep, Part 2, “Empty Devils”

September 7, 2022Doctor Sleep, The ShiningDoctor Sleep, The Shiningtwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Doctor Sleep, Part 2, “Empty Devils.”

Introduction (00:12)
A real page turner (01:15)
Bad news for Dan (05:25)
Connections and continuations from The Shining (12:55)
Dark Tower Thinnies (18:26)
Yuck-King it Up (23:02)
Patrons and iTunes reviews (24:15)
Fun Stuff (26:34)
Other Worlds than These (32:14)
Outro (35:55)

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Other Worlds Than These topics:

Prey, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Amber Midthunder and Dakota Beavers
Bluebeard by Kurt Vonnegut

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Next Episode: Doctor Sleep, Part 3, “Matters of Life and Death.”

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Bonus Episode 36 – “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” (Patreon Clip)

August 29, 2022Bonus, Short StoryAll That You Love Will Be Carried Away, bonus, Everything's Eventualtwoguysdarktower

A new 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 discussion of the short story “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away” from the Everything’s Eventual collection.

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