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Ep. 129 Christine, Chapters 35-42

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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.

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Ep. 123 Desperation, Part 3

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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.

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Ep. 122 Desperation, Part 2

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Desperation, Part 2: Desperation: In These Silences Something May Rise

  • Introduction (00:14)
  • Recap (00:46)
  • The twist (02:00)
  • David’s faith (08:34)
  • Three-layer [meta-fiction] cheese dip (15:21)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (17:52)
  • Yuck-King it Up (20:45)
  • Thank you, Patrons! (22:38)
  • Fun Stuff (24:23)
  • Other Worlds Than These (28:47)
  • Outro (31:57)

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Next Episode: Desperation, Part 3: The American West: Legendary Shadows.

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

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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. 79 The Eyes of the Dragon, Sections 1-27

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Eyes of the Dragon, sections 1-27.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:44)
  • Publication history (01:18)
  • Tone and style (05:12)
  • Let’s talk characters (11:16)
  • Courage to do what’s right (21:00)
  • The ignorance of those who exercise power (24:05)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (26:32)
  • Thank you, Patrons! (36:34)
  • Fun Stuff (36:48)
  • Outro (48:19)

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Next Episode: The Eyes of the Dragon, sections 28-57.

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Ep.70 ‘Salem’s Lot: Prologue

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we begin our discussion of ‘Salem’s Lot with the Prologue.

  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:43)
  • Publication History (01:29)
  • It’s Good to Tell a Story (10:09)
  • Ominous Foreshadowing (13:08)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (20:50)
  • Fun Stuff (23:39)
  • Outro (28:11)

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Next Episode: ‘Salem’s Lot, Part 1, chapters 1-3.

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Ep. 69 The Night Flier

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “The Night Flier” found in Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • Publication History (02:32)
  • A Modern Day Vampire Story (06:07)
  • Richard Dees: Cynical, Sociopathic, but Professional (08:30)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (16:02)
  • Fun Stuff (20:25)
  • Outro (26:40)

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“Midnight Star.” Weird Al In 3-D. Weird Al Yankovic. 1984.

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Ep. 67 The Gunslinger Born

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the graphic novel, The Gunslinger Born.

  • Introduction (00:00)
  • The Horn of Gilead (02:48)
  • Publication History (03:37)
  • Discussing the Adaptation (05:50)
    • Who’s the audience? (07:30)
    • The art (10:11)
    • The story and narration (13:25)
  • What was unique to the comic (17:17)
  • Fun Stuff (24:35)
  • Outro (28:10)

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Next Episode: “Jerusalem’s Lot” found in Night Shift

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Ep. 40 The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah — Stanzas 1 – 4

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 1-4.

  • Introduction (00:11)
  • Book VI Introduction (01:47)
  • Structure of the book (05:56)
  • Beamquake (13:35)
  • Trudy Damascus (23:26)
  • Susannah / Mia (31:12)
  • Fun Stuff (42:53)
  • Outro (48:39)

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Next Episode: The Dark Tower, Book VI, Song of Susannah, Stanzas 5-7.

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Ep. 6: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, Wrap-Up

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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we take a look back at The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger.

  • Listener feedback (01:42)
  • Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, First Stanza (07:46)
  • Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, Last Stanza (08:05)
  • Tease Movie Trailer episode (11:35)
  • Does The Gunslinger work as a stand-alone story? (13:57)
  • Book reviews (21:23)
  • Overall theme (26:30)
  • Character arcs (38:10)

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Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, The Sailor.

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