Stephen King Cast

In this episode, I discuss the pop cultural impact that Rob Reiner had on the audience perception of Stephen King along with a review of his 1986 classic, Stand By Me. For many of us, it's remembered as a childhood classic, the ultimate coming of age tale. Does it hold up? Please note that this podcast has been updated since its original airing to pay tribute to Rob Reiner in the wake of his passing. As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

In this week's episode, I continue my examination of Stephen King's Different Seasons, focusing on one of Stephen King's most enduring and beloved stories, "The Body." As we all know, this story goes on to inspire the classic Rob Reiner film, Stand By Me, which I will address next week.  Does this story hold up to your memory? Find out this week on The Stephen Kingcast! As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

In this week's review, I examine Bryan Singer's post-The Usual Suspects/pre-X-Men project, the adaptation of Stephen King's short story, Apt Pupil. If you've reviewed last week's episode, then you know I thought it was a tense, deeply disturbing examination of hate and control. In it, Stephen King created his most horrendous villain to date with the character, Todd Bowden.  Is Bryan Singer able to match Stephen King?  Is Brad Renfro able to embody the awful characteristics of King's twisted creation? Is Ian McKellen . . . ? Yes, Ian McKellen is awesome.  Stick around and listen to my thoughts on Bryan Singer's Apt Pupil! As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

In this week's review, I continue our six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, with the story: "Apt Pupil."  Despite the lack of supernatural elements, I argue that this is Stephen King's most horrific story at this point of publication. Join me as I take a deep dive into the squalid mind of Todd Bowden as he discovers that evil takes many shapes, and often times resembles the man who looks back at you from your mirror.  Make sure you stick around next week when I review Bryan Singer's adaptation starring Brad Renfro and Magneto himself, Sir Ian McKellan. Please note that this episode originally aired on December 20, 2014. This re-release includes a new introduction contextualizing the elements of corrupted youth by a hateful culture through a modern lens.  As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com  

This week's edition examine's Frank Darabont's classic film, The Shawshank Redemption. Since it's release, it has become a beloved movie for the audience, and it is often used as a counterargument for anyone who dismisses King as "just a horror author."  Be honest: you've probably seen this movie a dozen times at this point. You know it. You can quote it. But does that mean it's as good as you remember? Find out this week on the Stephen Kingcast! As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

In this week's review, I begin a six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, beginning with the first story: "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption." Widely considered one of Stephen King's best stories, it laid the groundwork for the classic film and is used as an example of how Stephen King is so much more than just a "horror" writer.  Make sure to come back next week as I examine Frank Darabont's beloved film adaptation. As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

Welcome back! This week, I discuss the conclusion of The Gunslinger, read some e-mails and give some recommendations to everyone.  As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

In this week's episode, I continue my analysis of Stephen King's first entry into the world The Dark Tower, The Gunslinger.  Last week, in Part One, I tried to remain as spoiler-free as possible. This week, however, I place The Gunslinger into the context of the greater series and examine how well it holds up against the later novels, so this episode is chock-full of spoilers.  Warning: Because of spoilers, if you have not finished The Dark Tower series, you should skip this week's episode!  Join our ka-tet as we make our way across the desert, into the mountains in our quest to reach The Dark Tower. Will we reach it? Let's find out together! As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

"The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed."  With those words, a 19 year-old Stephen King embarked upon a decades-spanning journey that included 7 books, numerous tie-ins and a near death experience. That's right, Constant Reader. This week, I launch into The Gunslinger.  Please note that this week is only part one of a two part episode. This week, I review The Gunslinger, trying to remain as spoiler-free about anything that comes afterward. Next week, I place The Gunslinger into the context of the greater series and examine how well it holds up against the later novels.  This is one that I couldn't wait to review, and as of right now, this is my favorite episode I've recorded so far! Join our ka-tet as we make our way across the desert, into the mountains in our quest to reach The Dark Tower. Will we reach it? Let's find out together!  Thanks to Bright Giant for use of their song, "Jake and the Gunslinger." As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, T

In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, we launch into a review of the adaptation of Cujo! Is it as brutally depressing as the novel? Find out! As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

Welcome back, everyone! Cujo. . .good ending? Bad ending? Do I like it? Do I not? Find out this week! As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

It's Jaws meets Old Yeller in this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast! This week, I review the tale of man's best friend gone bad: Cujo. As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review the adaptation of King's classic, Firestarter. Can the movie hold a torch to the book? Find out in this episode! As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

Welcome back! This week, I review the conclusion of Firestarter. If you have any thoughts, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review Stephen King's suspenseful sci-fi, action, thriller Firestarter! As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

Since the release of my original review of 1987's The Running Man, a lot has happened in our world and in our governmental system. In this re-release, I touch upon the ways that this movie succeeded where its more recent counterpart (Edgar Wright's version) failed. Enjoy this new material! 

Welcome back to the Upside Down. Many years ago, I reviewed the first season of Stranger Things, and now that cultural phenomenon has wrapped, I thought it was fitting to back to Hawkins one last time and share my thoughts on the impact of this show, its origins of the Stephen King inspirations and the successes of its finale. For any thoughts, write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

Hello, everyone. In this episode, I touch upon the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Running Man. Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, The Running Man tells the story of Ben Richards, a father and husband who has no other choice but to compete in a bloodthirsty reality-television show. Tune in for all my thoughts! 

Happy New Year, everyone! One thing I've been grateful for this year is the opportunity to discover new authors I haven't been familiar with. In this episode, I share my joy of the works of Andrew Van Wey, Keith Rosson, JH Markert, Marcus Kliewer, Nat Cassidy and Philip Fracassi. I fell in love with these authors, and I hope you do the same.  Please write into stephenkingcast@yahoo.com   

Welcome back to another episode of the Stephen Kingcast. I touch upon the final two episodes of the first season of the smash hit, It: Welcome To Derry. There's a lot to discuss, so buckle up and dive in.