Ep. 130 Christine, Chapters 43-47



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, chapters 43-47.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Another narrative switch (01:34)
  • Dennis is a cypher (06:38)
  • Making connections (11:37)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (19:19) WHA!? Look at the time!
  • Yuck-King It Up (24:10)
  • Fun Stuff (27:21)
  • Other Worlds Than These (34:46)
    • Jay: Euphoria on HBO Max
    • Sean: Summer of Soul on Hulu
  • Outro (40:37)

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Next Episode: Christine, chapters 48-51 and Epilogue.


Ep. 129 Christine, Chapters 35-42



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, chapters 35-42.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • The Darnell character is cool (01:21)
  • Character motivations (08:18)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (20:20)
  • Yuck-King It Up (23:12)
  • Thank you, Patrons! (24:54)
  • Fun Stuff (25:30)
  • Other Worlds Than These (30:44)
  • Outro (35:01)

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Other Worlds Than These topics:

  • Billions (TV series), starring Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman, Toby Leonard Moore, David Costabile, Condola Rashad, and Asia Kate Dillon
  • Maus, by Art Spiegelman 

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Next Episode: Christine, chapters 43-47.


Ep. 128 Christine, Chapters 20-34



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, chapters 20-34.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Change in narrative structure (01:42)
  • Christine is a hell of a drug (08:18)
  • Is it the car, LeBay, or both (16:25)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (22:18)
  • Yuck-King it Up (22:40)
  • Fun Stuff (26:04)
  • Other Worlds Than These (36:04)
  • Outro (41:46)

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Next Episode: Christine, chapters 35-42.


Ep. 127 Christine, Chapters 12-19



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, chapters 12-19.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Times (02:44)
  • High school is messed up (10:34)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (20:25)
  • Yuck-King it Up (24:57)
  • Fun Stuff (28:13)
  • Other Worlds Than These (33:48)
  • Outro (38:50)

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Next Episode: Christine, chapters 20-34.


Bonus Episode 30 – “Desperation” TV Movie (Patreon Clip)



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Ep. 126 Christine, Prologue & Chapters 1-11



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Christine, the Prologue and chapters 1-11.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Publication history (02:24)
  • The creeping knowledge of death (09:10)
  • Christine and Arnie (19:28)
  • This is a rock and roll story (26:02)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (34:13)
  • Yuck-King it Up (40:15)
  • Fun Stuff (43:30)
  • Other Worlds Than These (48:50)
  • Outro (53:23)

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Next Episode: Christine, chapters 12-19.


Ep. 125 Desperation, Part 5



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Desperation, Part 5: Highway 50: Excused Early.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:45)
  • A bible epic ending (01:14)
  • God is love (07:51)
  • Thank you, Patrons! (16:21)
  • Fun Stuff (17:12)
  • Final thoughts on Desperation (23:46)
  • Other Worlds Than These (30:07)
  • Outro (34:08)

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Celebration music is 8 Year Anniversary by Diamond Ortiz.

Next Episode: Christine, Prologue & chapters 1-11.


Ep. 124 Desperation, Part 4



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Desperation, Part 4 The China Pit: God Is Cruel.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • This book holds up! (01:46)
  • God is cruel (07:04)
  • More connections (16:32)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (19:23)
  • Yuck-King It Up (26:24)
  • Fun Stuff (30:21)
  • Other Worlds Than These (35:43)
  • Outro (39:23)

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Next Episode: Desperation, Part 5 Highway 50: Excused Early.


Ep. 123 Desperation, Part 3



In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Desperation, Part III – The American West: Legendary Shadows.

  • Introduction (00:12)
  • Recap (00:45)
  • King’s title conventions (01:36)
  • The spiritual state of unbelief (12:51)
  • The Connection Zone (25:09)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (32:02)
  • Yuck-King It Up (34:16)
  • Thank you, Patrons! (36:20)
  • Fun Stuff (36:45)
  • Other Worlds Than These (42:38)
  • Outro (48:18)

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Next Episode: Desperation, Part IV – The China Pit: God is Cruel.


Bonus Episode 28 – “Survivor Type” (Patreon Clip)



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 “Survivor Type” from the Stephen King collection, Skeleton Crew.

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