Bonus Episode 31 – “The Green Mile” Movie (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 1999 movie adaptation of The Green Mile, directed by Frank Darabont.

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Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Hanks in The Green Mile
John Coffey pointing at Cassiopeia

Starring: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Graham Greene, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell, Barry Pepper, Jeffrey DeMunn, Patricia Clarkson, Harry Dean Stanton

 


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)



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 TV adaptation of “Desperation.”

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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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Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

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.