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Ep. 28 The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Wrap-Up

December 20, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass.

Introduction (00:12)
Overall book recap (00:42)
The Afterword (02:04)
Comparison of how King ends the stories in the book: Blaine vs. Mejis vs. Oz (12:17)
Our final thoughts (18:46)
Why is the book titled “Wizard and Glass?” (20:54)
Critical reception (28:53)
Listener feedback (39:55)
Book and show logistics (49:11)
Outro (50:02)

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Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book 4.5, The Wind Through the Keyhole, Starkblast.

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Ep. 27 The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — All God’s Chillun Got Shoes, Chapters 1-4

December 6, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, with the All God’s Chillun Got Shoes section.

Introduction (0:00)
Matricide–Is it that bad? (2:06)
Gabrielle’s motivation (9:36)
Dave McKean, Neal Gaiman, and Sandman connection (16:40)
Why does Roland share this story (17:59)
The Green Palace (29:37)
Sean goes on about the end, the real end, the end-end (35:05)
Roland gets emotional (35:25)
Fun stuff (40:50)
Outro (52:04)

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Next Episode: We will wrap our discussion of The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, with our final thoughts, overall impression, book reviews, and reader feedback.

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Ep. 26 The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Come, Reap Chapters 9 & 10

November 22, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Come, Reap, chapters 9 & 10.

Introduction (00:00)
Recap (00:48)
The Wizard’s Glass – the Pink One (02:20)
Roland’s vision in the wizard’s glass (17:57)
The Once and Future Roland (32:06)
Did King end the story successfully? (41:07)
Fun Stuff (48:58)
Outro (56:15)

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Next Episode: We finish The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, All God’s Chillun Got Shoes, chapters 1-5.

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Ep. 25 The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Come, Reap Chapters 5-8

November 8, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap chapters 5-8.

Introduction (0:00)
King’s narrative style…the Good (3:30)
…the Bad (7:30)
…and the Ugly (13:30)
Cruelty of Mejis (17:50)
Susan’s loss of innocence (27:40)
Fun Stuff (39:00)
Outro (45:02)

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Next Episode: We will explore The Dark Tower, Book 4, Wizard and Glass, Come, Reap chapters 9 and 10.

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Ep. 24 The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Interlude and Come, Reap Chapters 1-4

October 25, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap chapters 1-4.

Introduction (0:00)
Interlude: a fascinating reflection on the story (03:39)
Tension to story, but… (09:59)
Religion (17:48)
Roland and Cuthbert come to a head (30:06)
Fun Stuff (37:33)
Outro (48:00)

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Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Come, Reap, chapters 5-8.

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Ep. 23: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Susan, Chapters 6-10

October 11, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Susan, chapters 6-10.

Introduction (0:00)
Smart people doing smart things (1:45)
Love makes you do stupid things (like forget your duty) (8:25)
Why is Roland telling this story (20:10)
Roland is a dangerous man (23:30)
Worldbuilding (25:45)
- Magic (26:00)
- Thinny (28:00)
- Time getting softer (31:45)
Fun Stuff (35:00)
Reviews/Shout-outs (43:10)
Outro (46:00)

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Next Episode: October 25; We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap, chapters 1-4.

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Ep. 22: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Susan, Chapters 1-5

September 27, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part 2, Susan, chapter 1-5.

Introduction (00:00)
Careless Love (05:50)
Language and customs (17:59)
Politic, politics, politics! (23:12)
Fun Stuff (40:06)
Outro (55:42)

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Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part 2, Susan, chapters 6-10.

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Ep. 21: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Riddles, Chapters 4 & 5

September 13, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Riddles chapters 4 & 5.

Introduction (0:00)
Book Summary (0:45)
Where’s the meat? (1:50)
Does this section enhance the Stand or the Dark Tower more? (3:55)
A new wheelchair! (10:10)
Jay’s epic rant (13:15)
Story telling (15:28)
(This Song’s Just) Six Words Long (18:58)
Fun Stuff (27:20)
Outro (36:45)

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Next Episode: We’ll explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Susan chapters 1-5.

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Ep. 20: The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass — Argument, Prologue, & Part One, Riddles, Chapters 1-3

August 30, 2017Wizard and Glasswizard and glasstwoguysdarktower

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, the Argument; Prologue; and Part One, Riddles, Chapters 1 – 3.

Introduction (00:00)
Context of Book IV (01:31)
Why so much recap? (11:40)
If Blaine were an ally, oh the possibilities (17:56)
Riddle contest–end of the line for Blaine (22:32)
Gunslinger’s nature (36:10)
Fun Stuff (38:18)
Outro (42:00)

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Next Episode: We explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part One, Riddles, Chapters 4 – 5.

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