Ep. 105 The Stand Episode 9 “The Circle Closes”

February 14, 2021February 14, 2021 ~ twoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we discuss the CBS All Access series The Stand, episode 9, “The Circle Closes.”

Intro (00:12)
Recap (00:48)
Listener Feedback (01:25)
Artificially successful (09:09)
Frannie in the well (13:34)
Dark Tower Thinnies (26:24)
Yuck-King It Up (29:48)
Fun Stuff (31:31)
Jamey Sheridans (38:16)
Outro (41:37)

The ubiquitous baby blanket Sean mentioned.

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Next Episode: The Long Walk, chapters 1-8.

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Ep. 13: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Final Shuffle

May 17, 2017August 23, 2020 ~ twoguysdarktower

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)

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

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Ep. 12: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Pusher

May 3, 2017August 23, 2020 ~ twoguysdarktower

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)

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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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Ep. 11: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Reshuffle

April 19, 2017August 23, 2020 ~ twoguysdarktower

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)

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

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Ep. 10: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Lady of Shadows

April 5, 2017August 23, 2020 ~ twoguysdarktower

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)

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

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Ep. 9: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Shuffle

March 22, 2017August 23, 2020 ~ twoguysdarktower

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)

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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Ep. 8: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Prisoner

March 8, 2017August 23, 2020 ~ twoguysdarktower

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)

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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Ep. 7: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Prologue: The Sailor

February 22, 2017August 23, 2020 ~ twoguysdarktower

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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Next episode, we’ll discuss The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, The Prisoner.

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