Stephen Kingcast

Carrie, Other Worlds Than These, Oh My!

What a time to be a Stephen King fan! In a few days, we will celebrate our fandom with the one, two punch of Mike Flanagan's updated retelling of Carrie followed immediat

New Episode-Lisey's Story (Episodes 1-4)

Here, I examine the first four episodes of the Apple's adaptation of King's most personal work. Longtime listeners will remember that this is a novel I could never connec

New Episode-The Outsider (The Finale, Revisited)

In 2020, when The Outsider first premiered, I recorded a review of the conclusion of The Outsider. In the years that have past, I have a different perspective on its endi

New Episode-The Outsider (Episodes 8-9)

I continue my analysis of HBO's masterpiece, this time focusing my attention on the brilliance of Ben Mendelsohn's performance as Ralph Anderson.

New Episode-The Outsider (Episodes 5-7)

In 2020, HBO gave us one of King's adaptations and one of television's most gripping mini series. Stacked with talent and a story woven with delicious writing, we were tr

The Mist (Season 1, Episodes 4-10)

Ahhh, The Mist. It's no surprise that they decided to make a television show considering the impact from the movie, which is still considered to have one of the most divi

New Episode-Mr. Mercedes (Season 3, Episodes 6-10)

In this episode, we say goodbye the Finders Keepers crew. Does the John Rothstein plot wrap up nicely? Does it feel like a fitting ending for our characters? Join me in

New Episode-Mr. Mercedes (Season 3, Episodes 1-5)

Pulling from the second novel, Finder's Keepers, as the source material for this season, we pick up with Bill and company as they explore the legal and emotional fallout

New Episode-Mr. Mercedes-Season 2 (Episodes 6-10)

Welcome back to another episode breaking down the final 5 episodes of the second season of Mr. Mercedes. We start to deviate from the text as it barrels towards a true co

New Episode-Mr. Mercedes, Season 2 (Episodes 1-5)

In this episode, I dive back into David E. Kelly's wonderful adaptation of a book series that I had struggled with. But watching this show continues to blow me away. The

New Episode-Big Driver (2011)

In this episode, I read some listener e-mails, address some feedback and discuss why you've been hearing ads on the podcast and the promotion of the Patreon feed. I thoug

Bonus Episode: Westeros, Game of Thrones and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Hello, everyone!  I know that I didn't put out a new episode last week, but I still wanted to make sure that you had something from me, so in this episode, you get a ful

Mick Garris' Bag of Bones (2011)

Mick Garris is back with another Stephen King adaptation. Starring James Bond himself as the chambray-shirt wearing best selling novelist who investigates a 100 year old

Let's Get Ready For Interview With The Vampire!

In 1976, Anne Rice forever changed the vampire with the publication of Interview With The Vampire. Injected with romanticism, passion, sexuality, queer relationships and

Sample Episode-Dean Koontz's Winter Moon

This episode is an introduction to a larger exploration occurring over on Patreon. "Ladies and gentlemen, at long last I am diving into the bibliography of one of Stephe

Sample Episode-The Mandalorian and Grogu

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars crashed and burned its sequel trilogy with a final installment that created doubt for the future of the franchise. Ho

Sample Episode-Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen

Hello, everyone!  I just wanted to provide this mini-bonus episode. I fill you in on what's occurring over on the Patreon page (www.patreon.com/stephenkingcast) and prov

Announcement Episode

Hi, everyone! I just wanted to keep you all in the loop with a big announcement regarding this podcast! 

New Episode-The Storm of the Century (1999)

In this episode, with a new introduction, I talk about the strength of this story and my disappointment that it wasn't a novel first as well as the impact of the characte

New Episode-The Langoliers (ABC TV Mini Series)

This was a fun one to revisit. The movie is atrocious, but it's a fun romp!  As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into stephenk