The Year of Underrated Stephen King: Recent Episodes
Kim C
This podcast analyzes Stephen King’s lesser-known novels and short stories in depth and explores why Stephen King is the greatest fiction writer alive!
Applying what I teach my Fiction students, in this podcast we will examine: Strong Writing, Storytelling Principles, Genre, Literary Analysis and Stephen King Universe Nerdery!
Old and New King Readers, gather near!
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Please Welcome Educator, Book Tok-er & BookStagrammer, Dr. Cody Vest to TYOUSK Podcast!
In this episode, Dr. Cody & I Discuss:
-Can the Long Walk Ever Be Taught in Schools?
-Favorite King Creatures.
-No Love for Rose the Hat.
-Stephen King's Scariest.
-Why IT is the Gift that Keeps on Giving...
More from Dr. Cody Vest...
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Kim C. will Return with Welcome to Derry!
"Walk or Die!"
I Have Recently Returned from the Theater and Now that All My Tears Have Dried, I Have Some Thoughts to Share!
This is a Brutal & Beautiful Stephen King Film Adaptation that Deserves to be on a Shelf of High Praise...
BTW, isn't Mark Hamill the Best?
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Kim C. will Return with some Constant Reader Interviews!
"Commala-come-one! She took it on the run! Left her baby lonely... But the baby ain’t done."
This Dark Tower Novel Nearly Killed Me!
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Introduction: Kim C. had some Problems but She's Finally out of Todash Darkness...
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(10:00) The Wheel of Ka/The Hand of Fate.
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Is Mia a Succubus? and Mia as Mother.
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(37:00) Arthurian Legend & Who is Mordred?
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I Love Detta MF Walker & Other New Characters.
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(1:00:00) Metafiction: Madness/Genius or Both?
(USA Scribner Pgs: 294-295)
- Final Thoughts & Questions
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Kim C. will Return with Thoughts on the Long Walk Film 2025!
Please Welcome Kingsize Co-Host, Eric Vespe to TYOUSK Podcast!
In this episode, Eric & I Discuss:
-King Bangerz and Why Revival Hits So Hard!
-Favorite King Endings.
-King on Film.
-The Case for the Kubrick's Shining and Was Jack Really Trying?
-The Eyes of the Dragon Spinoff We Need!
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Kim C. will Return with Song of Susannah!
Please welcome Kingsize Co-Host, Anthony Breznican to TYOUSK Podcast!
In this episode, Anthony & I Discuss:
-Interviewing Stephen King 20+ Times!
-Paperback King Love
-The Haunting Power of Pet Semetary
-The Power of an Audience
-The Firestarter Sequel
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Kim C. will Return with Song of Susannah!
"Never Flinch, Trig..."
Let's Hit This Brand New 2025 King Title, Constant Readers!
1. Never Flinch (Intro) and Kim C. doesn't know how she feels...
2. (13) Characters: Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
3. Strengths
(USA Hardcover Pgs: 127-128)
4. Criticism & Questions
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Kim C. will return with DT 6: Song of Susannah!
"I'm Your Number One Fan..."
Please Welcome Horror Author, Screenwriter and Professor, Brian McAuley to TYOUSK to Revisit 1987's, Misery!
Brian and I Trauma Bond over this Sinister Torture Story with a Sophisticated Beating Heart!
-The 1990 Rob Reiner Film (Hits & Misses)
-The William Goldman Script
-Annie as Dark Goddess
-Is Paul a Hero?
-How Would YOU Escape Annie's Funhouse?
More from Brian McAuley
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Kim C. will return with Never Flinch!
"I Am Wonderful... I Deserve to be Wonderful... I Contain Multitudes."
This Film is Remarkable!!!
I've recently returned from this Mike Flanagan Masterpiece and I have some Praise to Share!
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Kim C. Will Return with Never Flinch!
Neil McRobert from Talking Scared returns to TYOUSK!
-The Women of Stephen King Pt. 4:
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Neil's Top-5 Favorite Stephen King Females (+Honorable Mentions)
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Which Stephen King Females does Neil want more from?
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Stephen's King's Creative Development on Female Characters throughout his Career
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Would a Woman Write it Any Differently?
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Where Would Neil take Charli McGee from Firestarter in a King approved sequel?
More from Neil:
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patreon.com/talkingscaredpod
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pod.link/1530064310
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Kim C. will Return with Never Flinch!
Please Welcome Horror Fiction Connoisseur, Anna Dupree from Anna Rose Reads to TYOUSK Podcast!
In this episode, Anna & I Discuss:
- Her 1st Read of the Gunslinger.
-Carrie will Never be a Villain!
-Life in the Southern U.S. and the Duma Key Love
-Her 1st Stephen King Title
-Who in the King Universe would Anna Save from a Fire?
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Kim C. will Return with Never Flinch!
We're Long Overdue for a Ranking!
Also! Happy 5-Year Anniversary to TYOUSK!
In this episode I have...
(5) Honorable Mentions
(5) Bronze Novels
(5) Silver Novels
(5) Gold Novels
And our 5th Birthday Reflection, Well Wishes and Future Plans!
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Kim C. will return with Dolores Claiborne & Gerald's Game!
"A Rose by Any Other Name..."
Please welcome back Irish Horror Author, Jamie Stewart to TYOUSK to Revisit 1995's Rose Madder!
Jamie and I Discuss why this Underrated Treasure Trove of a 90s King Novel is Worth a Read!
-Dark Tower Tie-Ins & When in the Mid-World Are We?
-THE MOST HEINOUS VILLAIN
-The maze? The baby?
-Who is Rose Madder?
-A Lisey's Story Twinner
More from Jamie Stewart!
Amazon UK:
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Kim C. will return with her Top-15 Stephen King Novels!
"The Place Where You Made Your Stand Never Mattered..."
The Great Work is Finished! FINALLY!
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The Stand (Intro): 10 Years Later... Ka is a Wheel & Dark Christianity.
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Book 1
-The Subtle & Sophisticated Virus
-An American Focus
-Meet Randall Flagg
-The Black & White Chess Pieces
-Favorite Scene/Favorite Moment from Book 1
- Book 2
-From the Macro to the Micro & the Symbolism of Boulder, CO
-Chapter 45
-Nadine
-Flagg Check-In
-Favorite Scene/Favorite Moment from Book 2
- Book 3
-The Spies
-Viva Las Vegas
-The Walk
-Flagg Check-In
-Favorite Scene/Favorite Moment from Book 3
- The Stand (Finale)
-The Stand 1994 Miniseries
-Harold Lauder
-Captain Tripps' Survivors
-The Stand vs. IT... Which One Do You Choose?
-Questions
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Kim C. will return with a Rose Madder Re-Visit!
Welcome Horror Author, Grady Hendrix to TYOUSK!
In this TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Grady Hendrix & I Discuss:
-We LOVE Firestarter
-Standing against Ace Merrill
-Amorphous Villains & Creatures
-Tommyknocker Redemption?
-There is No One Like Stephen King
More from Grady Hendrix:
GradyHendrix.com & "The Great Stephen King Re-Read!"
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Kim C. will Return with The Stand!
2024, Thank You for 18 episodes!
Happy New Year, King Fans!
Join Me as I Give Away (10) Awards to Celebrate the Best of Underrated King 2024!
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Best Hero
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Best Leading Lady
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Best Sidekick
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The Character Who Left Me Wanting More
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Best Stephen King Film/TV
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Best Villain
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Best Setting
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Best Youth
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Most Tragic Character
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Best Stephen King Title of 2024
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Kim C. will be back in 2025!
"Hail, Gunslinger! May we be well met on the path..."
For The Dark Tower 5, Wolves of the Calla:
Introduction: Ima Nervous but So Ready to be Back!
Strengths: The Western Roots, Setting Immersion, Lore & Character Development
Characters: Mia, Andy, Father Callahan, Rosalita & Jake
USA Scribner Paperback (Pgs: 268-270)
Criticism & Questions:
-Where is the Crimson King?
-Why is Harry Potter Involved?
-Breaking the 4th Wall?
-The Anticlimactic Climax
-What's a Breaker?
-Black 13?
-Who are the Manni?
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Kim C. will return with, The Stand (1990)
Welcome Regular Stanley Hotel Guest and Colorado Horror Fiction Author, Kalvin Ellis!
In the TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Kalvin Ellis & I Discuss:
MINOR Spoilers for Dark Tower 5: Wolves of the Calla
-The Favorite SK Villain that has Four Walls
-How could we Re-Brand Bag of Bones?
-Geological Power & The Stanley/Overlook Hotel
-Favorite Stephen King Females
-The Love of Kal-El, The Man from Krypton
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Kim C. will Return with Dark Tower 5 & The Stand!
Meet Me at the Marsten House...
Alright Friends, I've watched the new 2024 Salem's Lot as well as the 1979 Salem's Lot (both streaming on Max) a couple of times this weekend and I have some thoughts!
In this episode, I explore the Good, the Bad and the Super Bad with Positives/Criticism & The Wishing Well
SPOILERS AHEAD for Salem's Lot and Dark Tower #5, Wolves of the Calla)
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Kim C. Will Return with a Constant Reader Interview!
Horror Author, John Langan returns to the show to chat Stephen King Short Stories!
In This Episode John & I Chat:
-King & O'Connor: An Homage to a One of the Greats
-Flannery O'Connor's, "A Good Man is Hard to Find,"
-Stephen King's, "On Slide Inn Road"
-You Like It Darker Coverage
-Rattlesnakes & Duma Key
-Laurie, The Answer Man & The Dreamers
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Kim C. will return with: Salem's Lot (2024)
Hop on your bike and meet me at the Barrens to chat with Horror Author, Jonathan Janz!
In This TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Jonathan Janz and I Discuss:
-How King made him a Reader
-Favorite Stephen King Villains (and they're female!)
-The Glory of IT Chapter One
-Being Ben Hanscom
-Lovecraft and the Horror Reveal
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Kim C. will return with Dark Tower 5: Wolves of the Calla!
"Holly Gibney lights a cigarette..."
For 2023's Holly: Introduction: An If It Bleeds Recap & Holly is an Official Private Investigator
(16:29) Characters:
Rodney & Emily Harris, Olivia Kingsbury, Charlotte & Paul Gibney, Barbara Robinson & Holly...
(50:40) Strengths:
-Narrative POV & Empathy
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 14-15)
- The Crime Timeline
- Soft Focus & the Dulled Blade
(1:17:31) Criticism:
-Is King Overly Political or Reporting from the Front Lines?
-Should the next Holly novel feature a romantic storyline?
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Kim C. will return with Wolves of the Calla!
Welcome Maine Author, Sharon Kitchens to TYOUSK!
In the Royal Court of Stephen King Femmes, Ms. Sharon Kitchen is Empress of the Land!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Sharon & I chat:
-Vampire Toads!
-The Stephen King Community
-IT Through the Years...
-Which King Character Melts our Butter?
-More Alice Maxwell & Billy Summers
-She's a Holly Gibney fan!
Get Sharon Kitchens' Book!
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Kim C. Will Return with Holly!
The Good News is I finally get to Sleep...
The Bad News is, I had to leave Bangor. :(
Thank you, Bangor for the Most Incredible, Wonderful, Magical, Beautiful, Soul-Stirring Weekend!
Thank you, Kingslingers!
Thank you, Samantha & Jody
Thank you, Jennifer & Jamie from SK Tours!
Thank you, Robin Furth & Sharon Kitchens!
Thank you, Constant Readers/Listeners who traveled!
Until Next Time!
"The Place Where You Made Your Stand Never Mattered... Only that You Were There and Still On Your Feet."
Love,
Kim C.
Thank you to Matt & Scott from Kingslingers for the Fan Event of My Life!
I've been in Bangor for 24 hours now and I'm jumping out of my skin with joy!
Here's a sneak peak into the incredible fun!
"No Man Can Be in Two Places at Once..."
For The Outsider:
Intro: Hold the Phone & Shut the Front Door... this novel is AMAAAAAZING!
(16:46) Characters:
-The Maitlands, The Petersens, The Andersons, Howie, Jack, Merl and Holly
(43:55) Strengths:
-Our 2-week Timeline
-The Genre Blur
-Holly is a Star
(1:03:52) Criticism & Questions
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 522-523)
-The Genre Blur doesn't work for everyone...
-Is the Outsider too Chatty?
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Kim C. will be back with Wolves of the Calla!
National Best Selling Horror Author, Paul Tremblay sits upon the Constant Reader Throne!
Be Still My Beating Heart before the Prince of Horror Carves it Out! Welcome, Paul to TYOUSK Podcast!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Paul and I Chat:
-Finding King in One's Early Twenties
-The Tragedy & Power of the 5th Business
-Cujo & Church
-The Film Adaptations We Love & HATE
-Stephen King & Baseball
-The Endless Love for John (Wireman) Langan
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Kim C. Will Return with End of Watch/The Outsider
"S Don't Mean S" - Jimmy Gold
For Finders Keepers
Intro: My Favorite in the Series!
(11:55) Characters:
-John Rothstein, Morris, Peter, Drew Halliday & The Saubers'
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 138-141)
(42:14) Strengths:
-High Stakes & Motivations
-Odd Yet Effective Structure
(1:00:02) Criticism & Questions
-Why was Linda Left Alive?
-More Morris/Sexuality
-Trust the Creative Process?
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Kim C. will be back with a Duma Key Return!
Happy 4th Anniversary to The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast! And Happy Birthday to the Brand New Patreon...The Danse Macabre with Kim C.!patreon.com/dansewithkimcThank you to everyone who has listened to the show! In Our 4th Year Reflection:-We're ready to PARTAY! -The Patreon is alive and Boppin'!-Are you going to Maine in 2024?! Let me know! Please Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share with a Friend!Twitter: @UnderratedSKPodInsta: UnderratedSKPodcastEnd Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud)Underratedsk@gmail.comKim C. will return with Duma & Finders Keepers!
Award-Winning Horror Fiction Author, John Langan brings the Smarts and the Charm!
Welcome Novelist, Educator, Life-Long-New-Yorker, John Langan to TYOUSK Podcast!
In this Constant Reader Interview, John and I Chat:
-The Breathing Method on Film?
-The Quiet Power of The Stand's Final Players
-Favorite Stephen King Villain
-The Wheel of Ka
-So Much Short Story Love!
-The Richness of Repeat Readings
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Kim C. Will Return with Finders Keepers!
"Life is a Crap Carnival with S*** Prizes..."
For Mr. Mercedes:
Intro: The Like-And-Not-Love, a 2014 Revisit and The Road to Holly Gibney Begins...
(13:51) Characters:
-Bill, Jerome, Janey, Holly, O'Dell & Brady Hartsfield
(38:43) Strengths:
-I Like My Thrillers Hard-boiled
-Dialog & Plot
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 244-245)
(58:05) Criticism & Questions
-Is Brady Too Much?
-Not Enough Character
-Tyrone Feelgood Delite
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Kim C. will be back with Finders Keepers!
"In the end, the wind takes everything..."
For The Wind Through the Keyhole:
Intro: A Glorious Return to the Ka-tet!
(12:57) Strengths:
-Narrative Voice/Archetype Parallels/Narrative Structure
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 66-67, 115-116)
(36:14) Characters:
Young Bill/Tim Stoutheart/Widow Smack/Big Kells & the Barony Covenanter
(55:59) Criticism & Questions:
-More Jamie DeCurry!
-Edit Tim's Journey?
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Kim C. will be back with Mr. Mercedes!
Horror Fiction Author Nat Cassidy Raises the Stephen King Bar...
Welcome Novelist, Actor, Musician & Playwright, Nat Cassidy to TYOUSK Podcast!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Nat and I Chat:
-Dusty Desert Kids & What's Shaking, Shakespeare?
-Not a Fairytale Fan.
-Which King Character deserves Bodily Harm?
-Signed Stephen King Books
-King Character Crushes?
-Checking into Room 1408...
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Kim C. Will Return with Wind Through the Keyhole!
2023, Thank you for 18 Episodes!
Happy New Year, King Fans!
Join Me as I Give Away (11) Awards to Celebrate the Best of Underrated King 2023!
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Best Hero
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Best Leading Lady
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Best Sidekick
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The Character Who Left Me Wanting More
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Best Stephen King Film/TV
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Best Novella/Short Story
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Best Villain
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Best Setting
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Best Youth
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Best Prop
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Best Stephen King Title of 2023
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Kim C. will be back in 2024 with a Return to the Dark Tower!
“Carrie White Eats S***"
For 1974's Carrie:
Introduction: Kim C. is Impressed! 50 King Titles and Carrie's 50th Birthday
(16:43) Characters:
-Chris & Billy,
-Sue & Tommy,
-Rita Desjardin,
-Margaret White & Carrie
(45:44) Strengths:
-Epistolary Structure
-Born in Blood
-The Dark Feminine???
-Dark Cinderella
(USA Hardcover Pgs: 62-64)
(121:37) Criticism & Questions:
-Deeper Characterization & Carrie White's Blood Line
-The 1976 Bryan DePalma Film
-Final Thoughts:
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Kim C. Will Return Soon with the Best of Underrated King 2023!
Neil McRobert is Talking Constant Reader...
Welcome Fellow Book Podcaster & Host, Neil McRobert from Talking Scared to the show!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Neil and I Chat:
-Another Look at the True Knot
-A New Ending for Under the Dome?
-Beverly Marsh is a Hero
-Favorite Four-Legged King Pet
-Interviewing Stephen King
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talkingscaredpod.com
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Kim C. Will Return with Carrie!
"Things In Derry Have Never Been Right..."
For IT (Then & Now) a Kim C. Reflection
Introduction: Nine Years Ago I Read a Book that Changed Me...
(22:03) Pt. 2
-Mike's Time to Shine
-The Derry Interludes
USA 2016 Paperback (Pgs: 907-908)
-All the Italics
(56:05) Pt 3:
-Ms. Beverly Marsh
-The Sex Talk
(1:39:01) Pt. 4:
-Echoes of Different Seasons
-Can Someone Go Get Eddie!?
-The Eater of Worlds
USA 2016 Paperback (Pgs 1023-1024)
-The 1990/IT Chapter 2 (2019) Films
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Kim C. Will Return Soon with Salem's Lot!
“Here is something I learned in Empis; Good People Shine Brighter in Dark Times.”
For Fairytale:
Introduction: It's a Like, Not a Love and King's Pandemic Escape
(13:56) Strengths:
-All. The. Worldbuilding!
-Joseph Campbell's "The Hero's Journey"
-The Mystical & Magical Plot
(39:28) Characters:
Charlie, His Dad, Howard/Adrian Bowditch & Radar
(USA Hardcover Pgs: 204-205)
(1:00:01) Criticism & Questions:
-After Chapter 19...
-More Fairytales!
-Christopher Polley/Peterkin (What the hell is going on???)
-Final Thoughts:
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Kim C. Will Return Soon with ?????
Double Prizes!
Welcome Stephen King Podcaster & Co-Host, Matt Freeman to the show!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Matt and I Chat:
-Low Men & A Really Great Novella
-The Long Walk Mastery
-Beverly Marsh is Still #1
-The Power of the Mundane Villain
-Which King Title Would You Get Signed?
More from Kingslingers
-www.doofmedia.com
-www.doofmedia.com/kingslingers2
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Kim C. Will Return with Fairytale!
Did I Just Win the Podcast Guest Lottery!?
Welcome Stephen King Podcaster & Co-Host, Scott Daly to the show!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Scott and I Chat:
-The DT Masterpiece & Following Roland
-King Archetypes
-Deviating from Ka-Tet Canon
-The Many Faces of Flagg
-Which King Setting Would You Wanna Get Stuck In?
More from Kingslingers
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-www.doofmedia.com/kingslingers2
-kingslingerspod@gmail.com
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The Academic Exploration Continues!
The Stephen King Podcast Co-Host brings His Beautiful Amalgamation of King Females!
-The Women of Stephen King Pt. 3:
1. Top-5 Stephen King Females & Why?
(The Devils, The Angels & One Queen)
2. Which Stephen King Female Gets their Own Extra Spotlight?
(A Rose by Any Other Name...)
3. Thoughts on Holly Gibney?
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Mild Spoilers Throughout
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“The world's a hard place, Danny. It don't care. It don't hate you and me, but it don't love us, either..."
For the Shining:
Introduction: The Super Secret Summer Surprise Episode Revealed!
(16:02) Strengths:
-Foreshadowing, Point of View, Elements of the Gothic, Horror & Heartbreak
(UK Paperback Pgs: 58-59)
(38:49) Characters:
-Danny, Tony, Wendy, Dick, Mark, & Jack
*Further Research on the Magical Black Character Trope
(1:06:31) Criticism & Questions/The 1980 Kubrick Film:
-How Haunted are You?
-Tony Who?
-Chop the Phone Call
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“Once, in a Kingdom called Delain, there was a King with two sons..."
For The Eyes of the Dragon:
Introduction: A Bedtime Story for Naomi & Cranky Constant Readers
(12:44) Characters:
King Roland, Queen Sasha, Peter, Thomas, Brandon, Dennis & Flagg
(31:46) Strengths:
-Mysterious/Delightful Narrator
-Biblical Allusion/Strong Symbolism
-Story Winks
-Elegant Composition
(1:00:31) Criticism & Questions
-More Dragons/Deities & Delain Lore!
-Let's Amplify Ben Stadd
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It's Time! Let's Rank Mr. King's Novellas!
Introduction: How Long is a Novella and Why is Kim C. So Obsessed?!
(13:10) Honorable Mentions: Who Almost Made the Cut!?
(28:36) Bronze: (5 Recipients)
(40:31) Silver: (5 Recipients)
(55:06) Gold: (5 Recipients)
Where Do Your Favorites Rank??
Kim C. Will Return with Eyes of the Dragon!
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Happy 3rd Anniversary, The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast!
Thank you to all who have listened to this show!
In Our 3rd Year Reflection:
-Topics for a Subscription?
-The Cringe and the Pride for the Early Eps
-We Need a Freaking Stephen King Con!
-Do You Want Kim C. to Keep the Backing Track? Yes or No?
*Please Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share with a Friend!***
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"Hear Ye! Hear Ye!"
Welcome Stephen King Podcaster, Richard Sheppard to the show!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Richard and I Chat:
-The DT... Not Everyone's Cuppa
-Favorite Stephen King Female
-The Salem Lot Love
-Crappy King Endings? Are they a Real Thing?
-Kim C. and the Ghosties and What Books Bring Real Terror
More from Richard Sheppard:
-Hallowed Histories
-The Constant Reader Podcast (anchor.fm/theconstantreaderpodcast)
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"Happy Birthday, Kevin..."
For The Sun Dog:
Introduction:
-Welcome Back to Castle Rock
-Short & Sweet
-Cool & Creepy Premise
(9:05) Strengths:
-King & American Pop Culture
-The Power of Specifics
-Superlative Suspense & Mystery
(24:48) Characters:
1. Pop Merrill
2. Kevin Delavan
3. Mr. Delavan
4. Meg Delavan
(39:41) Criticism
-Random Character POVs???
-More Lore, Steve.
-More Kevin & Why Kevin?
USA Hardcover: (Pgs: 672-673)
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"Follow Me. I'm a Policeman..."
For The Library Policeman:
Introduction:
-Kim C. is stuck on this Dark, Dark Tale.
-Two Times Too Many
-Paging the Outsider and the Manhattan Club
(13:32) Characters:
1. Sam Peebles
2. Dave Duncan
3. Naomi Higgins
4. Ardelia Lortz
(37:24) Strengths: Dark Fantasy Setting, Sexual Violence and the Fiction Challenge, The Torturous Past...
USA Hardcover: (Pgs: 506-508)
(1:04:54) Criticisms
-Sammy, Sammy, Sammy?!
-Replacements
-Who the Heck is Stan Soames and Just Why???
-The Three Acts
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19 Reasons to Listen/Watch/Like/Subscribe...
Welcome Writer/Youtuber/Podcaster, Dave Musson to the Podcast!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Dave & I Chat:
-90s King (The Greatest Decade?)
-Favorite Stephen King Duo
-Which Stephen King Character Needs Extra Spotlight?
-Cranky King and Larger Body Characters
-Which 70s King Title is Dave's #1?
More from Dave Musson:
Youtube: Dave Reads King
Apple Podcasts: Constant Writers
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"You Stole My Story..."
For Secret Window, Secret Garden:
SPOILERS AHEAD!
Introduction: King Turns Up the Heat!
(8:25) Strengths:
1. Soul-Destroying Shame
2. Point of View
3. Isolated Setting
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 366-368)
(33:29) Characters: Mort, John & Amy
(48:43) Criticisms & the 2004 Film:
-More from Mort's Childhood
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Welcome Aboard American Pride Flight 29...
For The Langoliers:
Introduction: A Jam Packed Sci-Fi King Title at 35,000 feet!
(14:52) Strengths:
-Setting!
-Dialog & Prose!
-Science & the Sci-Fi!
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 60-63)
(33:21) Characters:
-Brian, Laurel, Bethany, Craig, Dinah, Albert, & Nick
(53:17) Criticisms, Questions & the 1995 Miniseries:
-A Negative Happy Ending
-Too Many Characters
-Chop or Extend the Length
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2022, Thank You for 27 Episodes!
Happy New Year, Stephen King Fans!
Let's Give Away 10 Awards to Celebrate the Best of Underrated King 2022:
1. Best Hero
2. Best Leading Lady
3. Best Sidekick
4. Best/Worst Villain
5. The Character/Story that Left Me Wanting More
6. Best Fight Scene/Action Sequence
7. Best Romance
8. Best Stephen King Miniseries of 2022
9. Best Stephen King Short Story of 2022
10. Best Stephen King Novel of 2022
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Kim C. will be back in January 2023 with Four Past Midnight!
“It was a dirty world, and the longer you lived, the dirtier you got.”
For Blaze:
Introduction: A 1973 Bachman Seedling and a Hard Case Crime Resurrection!
(13:43) Strengths:
-Tragic Characters alongside Johnny & Scott
-An Homage to Steinbeck
-Narrative Structure
(36:50) Characters:
-George Rackley, John Chelzman, Joe Girard & Doug Bluenote
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 116-118)
(55;15) Criticisms & Conclusion
-Why No Solid Time Period, R. Bachman?
-Switching POV
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Permission to Enter the Stephen Kingdom...
Welcome Writer/Director/Actor/Youtube Series Creator, David McCracken to the Show!
In this Constant Reader Interview, David & I Chat:
-The Origins of The Stephen Kingdom
-The Underrated Norman Daniels & Hearts in Atlantis
-Favorite Stephen King Females: Paging Ms. White...
-Which SK Adaptation would you Fix/Film for the 1st Time?
-Where in SK's World would you like to get Stuck?
More from David McCracken: (mrpicturesfilm.com)
Youtube: The Stephen Kingdom
Youtube: It's Lit: The (Stephen) King of Horror ft. Lindsay Ellis
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“Come on, big guy. Let's go for a ride. Let's cruise.”
For Christine:
Introduction: This Cherry Red 80s Baby is Kind Of Great!
(9:01) Characters:
-Dennis, Arnie, The Cunninghams, Leigh, Buddy & Roland D. LeBay
(39:15) Unique Elements & Strengths:
-
Vintage Small Town Americana
-
Cursed Objects/Soul Possession:
-Christine is a Horcrux and The One Ring
- Narrative Structure
-Parallels with The Great Gatsby!
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 433-437)
(1:15:21) Criticisms & The 1983 John Carpenter Film:
-Too Much Time with the Parentals? A Different Ending?
-Casting, Script, & Special Effects!
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Stand By Your Man...
For Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022):
(Pt.1) What I Liked!
Page to Screen Glory! (All those Classic Novels!)
-Superb Casting & Themes (Modern Day Dickens)
-Thumbs Up on the Voiceover
-Strong Artistic Decisions
(25:58) (Pt. 2) Criticisms:
-Film Marketing: To Horror/Not to Horror?
-Was Mr. Harrigan ALWAYS a Killer?
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What Shall We Ask a Stephen King Archivist???
Welcome Bryant-the-Brilliant Burnette to the Show!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Bryant & I Chat:
-Bachman as a Teenager
-The Unlikely Dark Tower Novel in the No. 1 Spot
-The Essential Honesty of Good Storytelling
-The Breathing Method!
-Post Reading Fairy Tale Thoughts!
-Which Stephen King Setting would need a Nose Plug!?
-Chatting with Non-King fans
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"Bad people need to pay a price, and the price should be high."
For Billy Summers:
Introduction:
-I Am Blown Away! The Ugly Cry and a Top-5 Contender?
(22:15) What's Working/Strengths:
-Channeling the Masculine Classics
-Structure/Plot/Pacing
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 140, 267-268)
(53:50) Characters:
-Billy, Alice, Bucky, & Nick
(1:22:32) Criticisms/Final Thoughts/Questions:
-The Slippery Slope of Info Dumping
-The Power/Risk of Forbidden Love
-Paging 11/22/63...
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"There's No Place Like Home..."
For Wizard & Glass Pt. 3:
Introduction: Finally Calm! Let's Chat the 2nd Half!
(3:54) What's Working in the last 300 pages!
1. The Twisty Plot
2. Hypnotism!
3. Characters:
-Randall Flagg is The Man in Blaaaaack!
-Cuthbert is a Cutie
-Eldred Jonas the Letdown
-Rhea (the Creature) of the Coos?
4. "We're Off to See the Wizard!"
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All Hail Stephen King KA-WEEN, Julia Marchese!!!
We Celebrate Our 100th Episode with the Writer/Director of, "I Know What You Need!"
In this 100th Episode & Constant Reader Interview, Julia M. & I Chat:
-1st Stephen King Title at the Age of 11!
-Underrated Bachman For the Win!
-Adapting a Dollar Baby
-Why is The Long Walk So Dang Good?
-The Long Journey of the Dark Tower
-The 90s Actor We Both Crush On
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"Bird and Bear and Hare and Fish..."
Listener Beware! Kim C. is NOT Okay!
This Episode is an Unplanned Emotional Vent Fest:
-Roland & The Wizard's Glass
-The Fate of Susan Delgado
-The Damn Tower & "Death. But Not for You, Gunslinger."
(Plume Paperback 1996 Pgs: 572-580)
Kim C. Will Return with Wizard & Glass Pt. 3!
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Introducing Not the Gold, but the Platinum, Matt R!
Podcast Co-Host Matt R. is TYOUSK's Honored Guest!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Matt R. & I Chat:
-Christine Kicks Off the Journey!
-The Personal Love of Dreamcatcher
-The Great IT Exploration as an Adult
-More Rose the Hat!
-The Glory of Holly Gibney
-Don't Go Knocking Jack Torrance
-The Underrated King Title To Be Autographed!
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Kim C. is Almost at 100 Episodes!
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"You, you, you, you."
For Wizard & Glass Pt. 1:
Introduction: Has My Heart Loved Till Now!? & READ the Gunslinger, Dammit.
(13:23) What's Working Well Thus Far:
1. Structure & Strong Foundations
2. True Blue Romance
3. Medieval/Sci-Fi/Western HodgePodge!
4. A Robust Cast of Characters
1997 Plume Paperback (Pgs: 265-267)
Part 2 of Wizard & Glass Coming Soon!
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SK Podcaster Matt H. from Tower Junkies Continues the Conversation on the Women of SK!
The Triple Podcast Host brings His Great Ideas and Lights Our Fire:
-The Women of Stephen King Pt. 2:
1. Villains! (Annie & Mrs. Carmody)
2. Carrie & Lisey (Victims, Victors & Revenge!)
3. Susan Norton of Salem's Lot = Underdeveloped Paper Doll
4. Bobbi Anderson (A Rad Queen in the Shadows of a Bad Book)
5. The Dark Goddess Archetype
6. Mrs. Todd & Stella Flanders (Small Town Simple Gals)
Check out More from Matt!
-Towerjunkiespod.com
-Obsessiveviewer.com
-Anthologypod.com
Mild Spoilers Throughout
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The Bad Luck of the Irish!
For 2022's Finn:
The Good:
-Contemporary Setting
-All the Music!
-Visceral Details!
The Bad:
-Too Short!
-More Character Details
-Ambiguous Ending
Kim C will return with a conversation with Matt H. from Tower Junkies!
Wizard & Glass is coming soon!
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Horror Author Jamie Stewart, Returns!
For our Part 2 Discussion:
-King's Supporting Characters
-The Terror of Frank Dodd
-Dark Tower Peccadilloes
-Give Cell a Chance!
-Top 3 Underrated King Titles
-Stephen King Settings and Where Would You Get Stuck?
More from Jamie:
https://horroroasis.com
Amazon UK
Kim C will Return with Wizard & Glass!
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"Heeeeerrrreee's TINY!"
The Tower Junkies/Obsessive Viewer Podcast Co-Host and I Discuss...
-First King Novel
-The Enduring Legacy of the Torrance Family
-That Weird, Weird, Lisey
-All the Tears for Johnny Smith
-Favorite King Villains
-Along for the King Ride
-The Dark Tower: Favorite Piece of Art
-Top-5 King Titles
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Kim C. has begun Wizard and Glass! Stay Tuned!
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I Don't Know About Ya'll... but John RAINBIRD for the WIN!!!
For 2022's, Firestarter:
(Pt.1) What I Liked!
-80s Saturation
-Actor Performances
-Charlie's Hair Blowout
-THE ENDING!
(Pt. 2) Curious Observations & What Fell Flat!
-Pacing: Hit the Brakes!
-Where the Heck are We Located?
-Animal Abuse = Cliche & Unnecessary
-MORE FIRE!
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"There are Buicks Everywhere..."
For 2002's From a Buick 8...
Introduction: Welcome to the Advanced King Section!
(23:12) Novel Strengths: Narrative Structure as the Years Go By and Welcome to Science Class!
(49:42) Characters: All Heart and No Villains?
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 143-145)
(1:12:29) Novel Mishaps: Underbaked Bread and Insufficient Evidence of Evil
Kim C. will be back with Wizard & Glass
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I've found England's Richie Tozier!
Actor & Podcast Co-Host Simon B. is in the TYOUSK Hot Seat!
In this Constant Reader Interview, Simon & I Chat:
-Early Life on the Farm & Salem's Lot
-The Glory of Bill Hodges
-Cujo (Much More than a Rabid Dog)
-Long Live Charlie McGee
-The Outsider & Other King Film Treasures
-Acting, Accents and How Do You Pronounce, "Ayuh?"
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Kim C. will Return with From a Buick 8!
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A Tentative but Decisive List!
Let's Explore The Titles that Stole My Heart!
Introduction: Perhaps I'm Jumping the Gun, but Let's Have some Fun!
(15:47) The Honorable Mentions
(34:38) (5) Bronze Medals
(52:28) (5) Silver Medals
(1:09:48) (5) Gold Medals
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Kim C. will return with another episode soon!
Welcome Horror Author, Jamie Stewart!
In this Constant Reader Interview Preview, Jamie and I Chat:
-The Shining Beginning
-Fathers & King
-Horror Immunity
-Early Fiction Inspirations
-Titles We Hate and Everyone Else Loves
Stay Tuned for Pt. 2!
Jamie Stewart's Writings
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Cheers to our 2nd Podcast Anniversary!
Take a Look Back as We Explore:
-Where Will We Go From Here?
-From 2016 Book Club to 2018 King Obsession to 2020 One-Woman Podcast
-BTW, We Forgot to Talk about the Ending of Later!
-BTW, We Forgot to Talk about The Milkman as Early Brady Hartsfield!
Thank you all for Listening to the Show!
And the Road Goes Ever On...
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An Itty Bitty Charmer of a King Title!
For 2018's Elevation:
Introduction: A Quiet Nothing or a Quiet Everything?
(10:13) Pt 1: The Five Characters, Poignancy on Death, Castle Rock Politics, & Brevity
USA Hardcover (Pgs: 94-97)
Kim C. will be back with a New King Title Soon!
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The Final 10 Short Stories to round out 1985's Skeleton Crew!
For Skeleton Crew Pt. 2:
Introduction: The Second Half Packs a Strong Punch!
(17:44) The Winners' Circle & Honorable Mentions: Castle Rock/New England Beauty!
-Nona
-The Reach
-Uncle Otto's Truck
-Gramma
-The Reaper's Image
-Survivor Type
1985 USA Hardcover (Pgs: 391-392, 492-493)
(59:20) The Losers' Bench:
-The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet
-Big Wheels (A Tale of the Laundry Game) Milkman #2
(1:17:20) Final Thoughts and Awards for the Best of the Collection
Kim C. will return soon with the next King novel!
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The First 11 Skeleton Crew Short Stories!
For Skeleton Crew Pt. 1:
Introduction: Short Story Mystery Chocolates and the first 11 Contenders!
(15:25) The Winners' Circle: Mystical Objects, Peripheral Narrators, Narrative Structure
-Mrs. Todd's Shortcut
-The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands
-Word Processor of the Gods
1985 USA Hardcover (Pgs: 192-193, 302-303)
(57:05) The Losers' Bench: The Truth & Polite Society/The Objective/Subjective of King's Misogyny
-The Raft
-The Jaunt
-Cain Rose Up
(1:32:02) Honorable Mentions & Conclusion
Kim C. will return soon with the next 10 Stories in Skeleton Crew Pt. 2!
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"Something in The Mist took John Lee!"
For The Mist:
Introduction: Kicking off Skeleton Crew with a Meaty Novella!
(15:20) What's Working: Sociological Gold Mine, Mrs. Carmody, Creature Feature Vintage & Ominous Ending
(46:32) What's Not Working: Stress-Sex with Amanda Dumfries, The Need for "The Arrowhead Project?"
2018 Scribner Paperback (Pg: 111-112)
(1:12:14) The 2007 Frank Darabont Film
Kim C. will return soon with the next 11 Stories in Skeleton Crew
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You Guys, Dan FREAKING Caffrey!
The Losers' Club/Halloweenies Podcast Co-Host and I Discuss...
-Favorite King Villains
-Bachman's Blaze
-The Tommyknocker Tea
-Polarizing Endings
-King & Academia
-What King Curriculum Would You Teach?
Please Check out More from Dan Caffrey at dancaffreywrites.com
Kim C. will be back at the end of January!
2021, Thank You for 33 Episodes!
Happy New Year, King Fans!
Let's Give Away 10 Awards to Celebrate the Best of Underrated King 2021:
-
Best Hero
-
Best Leading Lady
-
Best Sidekick
-
Best/Worst Villain
-
The Character Who Left Me Wanting More
-
Best Fight Scene/Action Sequence
-
Best Romance
-
Best Stephen King Miniseries of 2021
-
Best Stephen King Short Story of 2021
-
Best Stephen King Novel of the 2021
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I'll see you at the end of January, 2022!
"You are Ka-tet; One made from Many..."
For The Wastelands Pt. 2
-Dark Lewis Carroll/Mad Max/Old West
-Villain Injection
-Action! Action! Action!
-Cliffhanger Ending!
The Best of Underrated King 2021 Coming this Week!
Happy Holidays and Much Love from Kim C.
"I Do Not Aim with My Hand; She Who Aims with Her Hand has Forgotten the Face of Her Father..."
For the Wastelands Pt. 1:
Introduction: A King Feast and The Need to make a Pitstop Halfway In...
(19:43) What's Working Well Thus Far: Narrative Structure, Character Pairings and Strong Symbolism
(53:22) Areas of Assistance: Cosmic Rape Scene!? Dark Tower Questions (Help Me, DT Fans!)
Part 2 of The Wastelands Coming Soon!
Who Killed John Rothstein?
2019's Season 3 Now Streaming on Peacock
Intro:
-Reading the 2015 novel, Finders Keepers
-Season 3 is Book 2
What's Working/What's Not?
-
Compelling Performances
-
Poor Casting Choices
-
Showing vs. Telling
-
Crappy Script?
Minor Spoilers Throughout
In the next few weeks, Kim C. explores The Wastelands!
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The Time Has Come!
We have 9 Locked-In Stephen King Novels (Only Novels) that Comprise:
-5 Gold Medals/5 Seats at the Round Table
-4 Silver Medals/4 Seats at the (Smaller) Round Table
-(2) Potential Bronze Contenders...
Eventually the Top-15 Will be Born but for now, we have NINE!
What will our 10th be?
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Spoiler-Free!
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"I want to go, Boss."
For the Green Mile Pt. 6:
Introduction: Quick Part 5 Recap and Part 6 Summary
-(31:40) Part 1:
-New Characters
-What's Working/Reader Observations
-
The Angry Janice Dinner Scene
-
Double Endings
-
John Coffey: Miracle of Nature
(Paperback Pg: 79-82)
-(1:01:27) Part 2: The Film
(MAJOR Spoilers Throughout)
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"Coffey like the Drink."..."Yes Ma'am, only spelled different."
For the Green Mile Pt. 5:
Introduction: Quick Part 4 Recap and Part 5 Summary
-(19:05) Part 1:
-New Characters
-What's Working/Reader Observations
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The Speedy Influence of God-Like Power (The Healing of the Paralytic at Capernaum)
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The Evil of Malignant Illness (Melinda Moore's Brain Tumor)
(Paperback Pg: 7-9)
(Minor Spoilers Throughout)
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Kim C. Will Conclude with the Green Mile Pt. 6, Coffey on the Mile!
Coming Next Week!
"I Didn't Know the Sponge was Dry..."
For the Green Mile Pt. 4:
Introduction: Quick Part 3 Recap and Part 4 Summary
-(21:30) Part 1:
-New Characters
-What's Working/Reader Observations
The Gothic, Macabre, Death of Eduard Delacroix
(Paperback Pg: 84-86)
(Minor Spoilers Throughout)
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Kim C. Will Return with the Green Mile Pt. 5, Nights Journey!
Coming Next Week!
"I Helped it, Didn't I?"
For the Green Mile Pt. 3:
Introduction: Half Way in and It May Crack my Top-5.
-(16:36) Part 1:
-New Characters
-What's Working/Reader Observations
John Coffey: Magical Negro Vs. Messianic
(Paperback Pg: 47-49)
(Minor Spoilers Throughout)
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Kim C. Will Return with the Green Mile Pt. 4!
Coming Next Week!
"He told me his name is Mr. Jingles..."
For the Green Mile Pt. 2:
Introduction: The Two Dead Girls Recap & Mouse Summary
-(18:27) Part 1:
-Cast of Characters
-What's Working/Reader Observations
(Paperback Pg: 21-23)
(Minor Spoilers Throughout)
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Kim C. Will Return with the Green Mile Pt. 3!
Coming Soon!
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"1932 was the Year of John Coffey..."
For the Green Mile Pt. 1:
Introduction: King Channels Dickens, the 96' Paperback For The Win? Green Mile Petit Fours...
-(14:50) Part 1:
-Summary/Reader Observations
-Cast of Characters
-What's Working
(Paperback Pg: 90-91)
(Minor Spoilers Throughout)
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Kim C. Will Return with the Green Mile Pt. 2!
Coming Soon!
"I think this is a Horror story. Check it out."
For Later:
Introduction: The Endless Love for Hard Case Crime & the Perfect Book for Pre-Halloween!
-(18:54) What's Working: The Joy of Kingly Ghost Lore, Narrator Delight & the Crime/Horror Sandwich
(Paperback Pg: 94-96)
-(43:38) Characters (Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions)
-(1:06:50) Final Thoughts: 1999s The Sixth Sense, Wendy & Danny, Charles Dickens and Calling All Ye Readers of IT.
(Minor Spoilers Throughout)
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Kim C. Will Return with the Green Mile!
Coming Soon!
"Did We Just Become Best Friends!?"
Matt from Tower Junkies Pod is our Honored Guest!
We Conquer:
-Favorite Underrated King Works
-The Undying Power of Pet Sematary
-Recommendations for 1st Time King Readers
-The Yay/Nay of LOST
-Millennial Love for the Scholastic Book Fair
-Pizza Roll, the Precious Co-Host
-Top-5 King Selections
-Steven Weber For the Win!
Check out Tower Junkies Pod & More from Matt at https://towerjunkiespod.com/
2021's Later is Next!
Let's Fix the Tommyknockers!?
Join Kim C's Class on Editing and Let's Revise the King's Mess!
Five Points of Revision:
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Make It about Haven!
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More Altair-IV
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Alien Motivation?
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Series Only, not Feature Film.
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Keep Bobbi Anderson as Lead.
Tune into Ep. 67 of the Tommyknockers for a refresher on all things 1987 Maine Alien!
Check in for Mr. Mercedes Season 3/The Green Mile Coming Soon!
Mild Spoilers Throughout
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Beam Me Up to Altair IV!
For The Tommyknockers:
Introduction: The Final "Awful" Substance Abuse Novel & Sifting through the Sludge
-(28:11) What's Working: Aging Well! Golden Characters & Alien Symptoms
(USA Hardcover Pg: 387)
-(1:09:02) What's NOT Working: King Vs. His Writing Style, Rudimentary Aliens and Too Many Damn Characters
-(1:45:03) The 1993 Film, Final Thoughts & Should You Read It?
(Minor Spoilers Throughout)
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Kim C. Will Return with the Green Mile! Coming Soon!
"Bool! The End."
Let's Talk about Episode 8!!!
For Apple TV's Lisey's Story, "Lisey's Story."
- Introduction & Episode Summary
-Villain Comeuppance & Goodbye to Booya' Moon
-Watch the Episode to Avoid Spoilers & Be Sure to Read Novel
- Observations & Final Thoughts
-The Long Eye of the Longboy & the Deadlights??
-Scott's Tragic Past
-A Tale of Love & Compelling Cinematic Distillation
(USA Hardcover Pg: 504)
-Favorite Scene(s) from the Episode
-Favorite Performance from the Episode
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Tommyknockers & Later Coming Soon!
"No Light. No Spark. No Light. No Spark."
Let's Talk about Episode 7!!!
For Apple TV's Lisey's Story, "No Light, No Spark."
- Introduction & Episode Summary
-Heartbreak Hotel & Dooley Strikes Again!
-Watch the Episode to Avoid Spoilers & Be Sure to Read Novel
- Observations
-Scott Landon's Fate:
-Tragic Character or More Details Needed?
(USA Hardcover Pg: 432)
-"Doubles?" What the Heck is a Double?!
(USA Hardcover Pg: 334)
-Favorite Scene from the Episode
-Favorite Performance from the Episode
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Tune in for Episode 8 (Series Finale!) Next Week!
SK Podcaster/Youtuber Deanna Chapman Chats the SK Femmes with Us!
The Host of Stephen King Podcast, Chat Sematary brings Knowledge and Analysis toward a King Topic We Burn For:
-The Women of Stephen King:
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Deanna (Carrie, Jessie & Charlie)
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Kim C. (Nadine, Lisey, & Rosie)
-Mother, Maiden, Crone
-Will We Ever Get a Body Positive King Female?
-Everybody Loves Beverly...
-Women as Victims/Does King Kill His Darlings Too Much?
-The XX Villains (Should there be More?)
-Shout Out to the #1 King Female
Mild Spoilers Throughout
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More Lisey & Tommyknockers down the Road!
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Check out "End of Watch" for more Kim C. & Deanna
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"Do You Want to Come Home?"
Let's Talk about Episode 6!!!
For Apple TV's Lisey's Story, "Now You Must Be Still"
- Introduction & Episode Summary
-Healing at Last!
-Debusher Sisters/Weak Narratives?
-This Show is for the Readers
-Watch the Episode to Avoid Spoilers & Be Sure to Read Novel
- Observations
-Lighthouse: The Eye of the Longboy?
-LOTR and the Eye of Sauron
(USA Hardcover Pg: 349)
-Amanda as Anchor? What is an "Anchor?"
-Amanda's Awakening: Novel vs. Show
(USA Hardcover Pg: 334)
-Favorite Scene from the Episode
-Favorite Performance from the Episode
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Tune in for Episode 7 Next Week!
"The Women of Stephen King" with Deanna Chapman of Chat Sematary Coming Soon!
Grab Your Shovels, We're Going to Boo'ya Moon!
Let's Talk about Episode 5!!!
For Apple TV's Lisey's Story, "The Good Brother"
1. Introduction & Episode Summary
-Relieved!
-Not as Bad as the Book
-Watch the Episode to Avoid Spoilers & Be Sure to Read Novel
2. Observations
-Paul's Death (Novel vs. Show)
-Novel was Way Worse!
-The Lighthouse & the "Anchors"
-Real or Imagined? What Tethers those to Entering/Exiting Boo'ya Moon?
-Favorite Scene from the Episode
-Favorite Performance from the Episode
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Tune in for Episode 6 Next Week!
TommyKnockers Coming Soon!
What the SMUCK, Listeners!?
Let's Talk about Episode 4!!!
For Apple TV's Lisey's Story, "Jim Dandy"
1. Introduction & Episode Summary
-WRECKED! So Frightening & Disturbing!
-Beauty Killed the Beast
-Watch the Episode to Avoid Spoilers & Be Sure to Read Novel
2. Observations
-All About the Shovel
-The Shovel and Lisey's Cut Marionette Strings
-Violence Overload
-Jim Dooley (Novel vs. Show)
-Favorite Scene from the Episode
-Favorite Performance from the Episode
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Tune in for Episode 5 Next Week!
TommyKnockers Coming Soon!
Let's Talk about Episode 3!!!
For Apple TV's Lisey's Story, "Under the Yum-Yum Tree"
1. Introduction & Episode Summary
-Read the Book!
-Watch the Episode to Avoid Spoilers
-Jim Dooley, the Color Yellow & Brady Hartsfield???
2. Observations
-Marionette Lisey & Scott & the Power of Water
-The is a Show for the Readers... and Possibly Twin Peaks Fans
-Favorite Scene
-Favorite Breakout Performance
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Tune in for Episode 4 Next Week!
TommyKnockers Coming Soon!
Let's Explore the first TWO Episodes of Apple TV's New Limited Series!
For Lisey's Story (2021)
1. Introduction & PSAs
-Please Have Watched both Episodes before Listening.
-Heads up for Self-Harm Triggering Content
-READ THE NOVEL!
2. What I LOVED!
-Performances, Cinematography, Foreshadowing, Symbolism, Adaptation Clarity!
More Lisey's Content down the Road!
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TommyKnockers Coming Soon!
"Ded-a-Chek! Dad-a-Chum!"
Rock Lobstrocity and the 2nd Dark Tower Novel!
For Drawing of the Three:
Introduction: The Final Three Substance Abuse Novels, Contemporary Tarot and the Man in Black's Message
-(29:46) Unique (Lobster Bisque) Elements: Paging the 1980s Action Movie, Body Extremity, Fantastic Visuals and Let's Trim the Fat!
(The Gunslinger Excerpt Pg: 212-214)
-(58:16) Characters: Eddie Dean, Odetta/Detta (Greek Goddess Hecate???) & Jack Mort
-(1:37:37) Final Observations, Questions and Help Me, Tower Junkies!
(Minor Spoilers Throughout)
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Kim C. Will Return with the Wastelands later in the Summer!
Let's Read Lisey's Story before the Apple TV Premiere!
A Quick Little PSA To PLEASE READ Lisey's Story!
This Beguiling, Weird-As-Hell Book has Cast Its Spell on Me.
It Requires More Investigation and Discussion as well as Comparison to Rose Madder!
Whether You Love It, Hate It or DNF, let's Get Through it and DISCUSS!
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Kim C. Wants YOU to read Lisey's Story!
Let's Make it Happen.
Drawing of the Three Coming Soon!
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SK Trauma Sisters Assemble!!!
Jess & Kendra, Hosts of Palaver: Unraveling Weird Lit are in the House!
To Continue the 1-Year Pod Anniversary Celebration Train, this Trio Tackles 10 IMPORTANT King Questions!
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If you had to pick only One member of the Losers Club to your Best Friend, who would it be?
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Which Psychic Child in King's work is your favorite?
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How Would You Kill Big Jim Rennie? Or, is there another Stephen King villain you would absolutely (hypothetically) plot murder?
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Who is your Favorite Stephen King Senior Citizen?
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What is your Favorite Stephen King Short Story and/or Novella?
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Which Stephen King Novel would you get Autographed?
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What is your Favorite Stephen King Cover Art?
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If you get to Choose Your Own Death via Stephen King villain, who gets to kill you?
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Which Stephen King novel deserves a sequel OR Which Character deserves their own standout novel?
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If you were imprisoned by Annie Wilkes, how would you escape?!
Lots of King Spoilers Throughout! Be forewarned!
Check out Palaver: Unravelling Weird Lit at: https://linktr.ee/PalaverPodcast
Happy 1st Year Anniversary to Us!
Let's Reflect on the Road Traveled Thus Far...
We Discuss:
-Book Club Roots and Longing for King
-Needs Must!
-Why My Friends No Like Stephen?!
-Upcoming Novels
-More and More and MORE Lisey's Story
-Season 3 of Mr. Mercedes
-TommyKnockers & Drawing of the Three
-November = Needful Things
Please Share the Show with a Reader/King Fan!
Thank you all for over 50 Episodes of Underrated King Coverage!
Head to Apple Podcasts and give us a 5-Star!
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"Misery Chastain CANNOT be dead!"
Not Underrated but Necessary!
For Misery:
-Introduction: A Podcaster's Call to Duty, Avoiding for 30 Years, & Annie is Cocaine
-(31:43) Unique Elements: Misery as a Dark Fairy Tale, Narrative Structure, & The Madness of Survival
(USA Hardcover Pg: 220-221)
-(59:45) Characters: Paul/Jack Torrance? Annie, & Misery Chastain
(USA Hardcover Pg: 256-257)
-(1:34:07) What's Working/What's NOT Working, & Novel Questions
-(2:14:07) The 1990 Rob Reiner Film, & Final Thoughts
Many Thanks to Jess & Kendra from Palaver: Unraveling Weird Lit for Encouraging Bravery!
(Minor Spoilers Throughout)
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Drawing of the Three Coming up Soon!
The Literary Smackdown Continues with the Final 11 Stories!
For the Bazaar of Bad Dreams Pt.2:
-Introduction: THIS is the Short Story Collection to Melt Frozen Hearts, 11 Story Intros
-(19:10) Unique Elements: Two Recurring Motifs (The Old Wealthy Benefactor & The Nursing Home) & Novel Connections
-(46:24) The Stars: Herman Wouk is Still Alive, Cookie Jar, Under the Weather
(USA Hardcover Pg: 278-279, 300)
-(1:17:20) The Stars Cont'd: Blockade Billy, Mister Yummy, Summer Thunder & Top-5 Faves
(USA Hardcover Pg: 321-322, 355-356)
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Tune in for some Surprises with Jess/Kendra from Palaver: Unravelling Weird Lit!
The First 10 King Creep-Outs that Bring the Literary POWER!
For the Bazaar of Bad Dreams Pt.1:
-Introduction: Post Gunslinger Hangover, a Return to Kim C.'s Happy Place, 10 Story Intros
-(25:06) Unique Elements: Theme! The Doom Avalanche, Channeling the Nightmare & King of Scat?!
-(59:39) The Five Stars: Mile 81, UR, A Death and The Dune
(USA Hardcover Pg: 139, 143)
-(1:27:37) The Five Stars Cont'd: Morality & Bad Little Kid
(USA Hardcover Pg: 129, 176-177)
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Tune in for the Bazaar of Bad Dreams Pt. 2!
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P. is for Pellegrini!
Join me for a Hilarious King Chat with Fiction Author and Book Reviewer, Jason Pellegrini!
We Discuss:
-1st King Novels
-Holly Gibney Wars
-Dark Tower Thoughts
-Those Bumpy Endings
-Joe Hill
-All the Vampire Love
Check out Jason's work at JasonPellegriniBooks.com
@JasonPellegriniBooks
#jpbookreviews
Coming Up, the Bazaar of Bad Dreams!
"Be True. Stand."
My Dissection, Thoughts and Grievances from the 2020 Limited Series
Introduction:
(11:30) What Worked Well?
-Favorite Performances, Symbolism, Characters, Not Captain Tripps
(45:31) What Was NOT Successful at All?
Network Demographic? T is for Truncated & Sister Christian
(1:22:34) The Wishing Well & Final Thoughts
How Would You Fix the Stand Limited Series if you Could?
Mega Show Spoilers Throughout
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Check out a fellow SK Hostess, Deanna C. of Chat Sematary!
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Attention All King Collectors!
I've found the Australian KING of Stephen King Collections!
Check out the INCREDIBLE, enviable, awe-inspiring stash from @stephenkingdownunder on Instagram.
King Fans, prepare to swoon!
We discuss:
-Collecting King
-The Novels Over Time
-Dark Tower Thoughts
-Favorite Cover Art
-Favorite Villain
-Which King Novel Would We Get Autographed?
@stephenkingdownunder
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"The Man in Black fled across the desert, and the Gunslinger followed..."
Our 1st Episode of 2021!
For the Gunslinger:
-Introduction: Forgive My Delay, Fantasy Novice & All Roads Lead to LOTR
-(30:03) The Gunslinger & The Way Station
(2003 Paperback Pg: 58-59)
-(1:02:54) The Oracle & the Mountains & The Slow Mutants
(2003 Paperback Pg: 138)
-(1:27:26) The Gunslinger & The Man in Black & Nicolaj Arcel's 2017 Film, The Dark Tower
(2003 Paperback Pg: 212)
Minor Spoilers Throughout
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Happy New Year, King Fans!
Let's Give Away 9 Awards to Celebrate the Best of Underrated King 2020:
1. Worst Villain
2. Favorite Leading Lady
3. Favorite Novella
4. Most Disturbing Story
5. Novel that Needs a Film ASAP/Updated Film
6. Favorite Stephen King Miniseries
7. Best SideKick
8. Character Who Left Me Wanting More
9. Favorite King Title of the Year
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I'll see you in January where our first novel of 2021 will be The Gunslinger!
Test Your Knowledge Further with 21 NEW Stephen King Trivia Questions!
We're Saying Goodbye to 2020 with 21 Questions to Honor the 21 King Titles We Explored this Year!
All 21 questions are (mostly) from the short stories, novels, novellas and miniseries covered thus far on the Pod!
But! I have a few classic King questions Constant Readers will DEFINITELY know!
Let me know how many you get!
21 Points Possible!
Stay Tuned for The Year's Best of Underrated King coming up this week!
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"Make Your Stand..."
For the 1st Episode:
-Kim C Reader Confession
-Captain Trippin' & Early Negative Reviews?
-What's Working/What's Exciting?
-What's Not Working/What's Concerning?
Minor Spoilers Throughout
(Please View Episode Before Listening)
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“Hearts Can Break. Yes, Hearts Can Break..."
For Hearts in Atlantis Pt. 2
-Introduction
1. Hearts in Atlantis
-(6:32) Notable Characters, Hearts in Vietnam:
(USA Hardcover Pg: 354-355)
2. Blind Willie
-(45:16) Unique Elements: Narrative Structure & the Path of Penance
(USA Hardcover Pg: 450)
3. Why We're in Vietnam
-(1:08:10) The Return of Sully John, Magical Realism and The Eternal Jungle
(USA Hardcover Pg: 497-498)
4. Heavenly Shades of Night are Falling
-(1:29:33) Full King Circle, What's Working/What's Not & Story Rankings
Mild Spoilers Throughout
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"All Things Serve the Beam..."
For Low Men in Yellow Coats:
-Introduction: Splitting the Hearts Collection, The Dark Tower, 60s King in Full Force
-(22:55) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions: The Hearts Players
-(57:09) Unique Literary Elements: Channeling Classics, Dark Tower Greetings
(USA Hardcover Pg: 239-240)
-(1:21:25) What's Working/What's Not & (Definitely Watch!) Scott Hick's 2001 Film
Minor Spoilers Throughout
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"Lye Still, Bag of Bones."
For Bag of Bones:
-Introduction: The Modern Gothic & Reader Trauma
-(23:10) Unique Elements: King's Ghostly Cook Book, Daphne Du Maurier, & Novel Pacing
(USA Hardcover Pg: 77-79)
-(53:18) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions: The Females of Dark Score Lake
-(1:12:54) What's Working/What's Not & 2011's (AMC) Bag of Bones Miniseries
Minor Spoilers Throughout
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Choose your Final Four Stephen King Books of 2020!
- Four Past Midnight
- Skeleton Crew
- The Dark Half
- Hearts in Atlantis
- The Bazaar of Bad Dreams
- Eyes of the Dragon Or, Write in Your Own Underrated Suggestion to: UnderratedSK@gmail.com Tune in for Bag of Bones next week!
Take a BREAK from the Planet and join my fireside King Chat with Canadian Writer & Actor, Michael Lake!
We discuss:
-First King Novel
-Favorite Film/TV Series Adaptations
-Favorite Villains
-The King Titles that get a 2nd read
-Why Continue Reading King?
Hollow Ground Pictures
https://www.facebook.com/hollowgroundpictures
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2089583/
@themichaellake
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Beam Me Up & Let's Get Abducted!
Hit Play on these Spooky Outer Space Favorites!
5. Predator (1987)
4. Signs (2002)
3. The Thing (1982)
2. War of the Worlds (2005)
1. ????
Honorable Mentions:
-Stargate (1994)
-Arrival (2016)
Check out Alien King with the Tommyknockers!
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"Burn it down, Charlie. Burn it all down."
For Firestarter:
-Introduction
40 Years of Fire, The Mother of Dragons, R. Chizmar Revisit
-(24:14) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions: Andy, Charlie & Rainbird
(USA Hardcover Pg: 139-141)
-(1:02:16) Unique Elements: Novel Pacing & Background Horror
(USA Hardcover Pg: 361-363)
-(1:25:21) Where I'm Hungry for More & Dino De Laurentiis' 1984 Film
Minor Spoilers Throughout
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My FAVORITE Scary Movies are the Ghostie Ones!
Step into these Haunted Gems with me!
5. The Conjuring (2013)
4. The Others (2001)
3. The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
2. The Sixth Sense (1999)
1. ????
Honorable Mentions:
-The Amityville Horror (1979)
-Diabolique (1955)
Make Sure You've Read the Shining!!! :D
Tune in next week for Firestarter!
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"Come and Play with Us, Danny..."
For Dr. Sleep:
-Introduction
Return to the Overlook, Novel Vs. Kubrick & Sins of the Father
-(30:14) Unique Narrative Elements
(USA Hardcover Pg: 81-83)
-(1:04:38) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
(USA Hardcover Pg: 138-141)
-(1:45:26) What Fell Flat/Working Well & Flanagan's 2019 Film(s)
Spoilers Throughout
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Sink Your Teeth Into My Favorite Vamp Movies!
Are some of your Favorites on my list!?
5. Daybreakers (2009)
4. Fright Night (2011)
3. The Lost Boys (1987)
2. Let the Right One In (2008)
1. ????
Honorable Mentions:
-Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)
-HBO's True Blood (2008-2014)
Make sure you've read Salem's Lot!
Join me for Dr. Sleep Next Week!
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Test Your Knowledge with 25 Stephen King Trivia Questions!
We're Kicking off Halloween Month Early with a few Stephen King themed Qs!
All 25 questions are from the short stories, novels, novellas and miniseries covered thus far on the Pod!
But! I have a few classic King questions from some of the popular titles we all know and love!
For more SK Trivia, Check out our Jeopardy Game! Test Your Knowledge or Share It with Friends!
Let me know how many you get!
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/the-year-of-underrated-stephen-king-trivia
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The Gorgeous Writing & Tears be Flowin'!
For Different Seasons Pt. 2
-Introduction
1. The Body
-(19:50) Characters: (Gordie, Vern, Teddy & Chris)
(USA Hardcover Pg: 414-415)
-(46:56) Unique Elements: Crappy Adults & King of Friendship
-The 1986 Film, Stand By Me
(USA Hardcover Pg: 421-422)
2. The Breathing Method
-(1:22:16) Unique Elements: Narrative Structure & Old School Macabre
(USA Hardcover Pg: 441)
Mild Spoilers Throughout
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Did I just Read the Greatest Novella of ALL Time??
For Different Seasons Pt. 1
-Introduction
1. Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption
-(11:30) Unique Elements: Narrative Voice & Biblical Allusion
(USA Hardcover Pg: 37-38)
-(23:26) Characters (Red & Andy Dufresne)
-(46:44) The 1994 Film, The Shawshank Redemption
(USA Hardcover Pg: 94)
2. Apt Pupil
-(1:05:46) Unique Elements: Psychological Fiends and Evil Osmosis
(USA Hardcover Pg: 192-195)
-(1:34:19) Characters (Todd Bowden and Kurt Dussander)
-The 1998 Film, Apt Pupil
Mild Spoilers Throughout
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Give Andre Linoge What He Wants and He'll Go Away...
For Storm of the Century Miniseries:
-Introduction: King Phones In an Original Script, The Devil in the Details...
-(24:18) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
(Script Excerpt Pg: 43)
-(57:44) Night 1: Mini Plot Recap, What I Loved/What Fell Flat
-(1:19:36) Night 2: Mini Plot Recap, What I Loved/What Fell Flat
(Script Excerpt Pg: 167)
-(1:46:57) Night 3: Mini Plot Recap, What I Loved/What Fell Flat & Final Thoughts
(Script Excerpt Pg: 309, 328)
Spoilers Throughout
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Constant Readers & Dark Tower fans UNITE!
DT Fans & Steve King Lovers, Jess & Kendra, hosts of Palaver: Unravelling Weird Lit Podcast discuss:
-Their Favorite Stephen King novels
-Their Recommendations for 1st time King readers
-Where their Stephen King journeys began
-Why do They Love the Horror Genre?
-The Women of Stephen King
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https://linktr.ee/PalaverPodcast
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Introducing the Worst King Villain... EVER!?
For Rose Madder:
-Introduction: King's 90's Females, Domestic Abuse & Greek Mythology
-(25:05) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
(Norman Daniels is a Human Cujo)
-(51:17) What's Unique? Greek Myth Connections & Surrealism
(USA Hardcover Pg: 214)
-(1:14:44) What's Working/What's Not & Final Thoughts
(Rose Madder= Early Lisey's Story?)
Minor Spoilers Throughout
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A House Born Bad...
For the Rose Red Miniseries:
-Introduction: 2002 Marketing Mayhem! The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer & King’s Spielberg Mission
-(28:35) Character Call & Act I
(Diary Pg: 14)
-(58:36) Act II What I Enjoyed/What Fell Flat
-(1:22:24) Act III & Final Thoughts (Does Rose Red stand the test of time?)
(Diary Pg: 244, 249-251)
Minor Spoilers Throughout
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An Underrated Crack of Lightning!
For Revival:
-Introduction: Does King Believe in God? Mike Flanagan For the Win!!!
-(22:48) What’s Interesting & Excerpt from the Text
(USA Hardcover Pg: 86, 97)
-(41:57) Character Analysis: (Our 5th Business) Charles Jacobs & Jamie Morton
-(1:01:06) What’s Working Well & (SPOILERS) The Ending (Frankenstein...Yay/Nay?)
-Final Thoughts & the Joyland Connection
(USA Hardcover Pg: 167)
Let’s Explore Why We Love the Genre!
-Introduction: “Beauty Killed the Beast,” and Why I Willingly Head into the Dark Unknown…
1. The Human Desire to Know
2. Past Trauma & Battle Scars
3. Fear Makes Us Feel Alive
4. How Brave are You?
5. So Dark, The Con of Man
What Am I Missing?
Tell Me Your Thoughts on Why You Love Horror!
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All Eyes on Ms. Holly Gibney!
For If It Bleeds Pt.2:
1. If It Bleeds
-(23:22) What I Enjoyed the Most/Am I a Holly G. Fan Now?
Characters (Holly & Jerome)
(USA Hardcover Pg: 170-171)
Criticisms/Questions and a King Trope that Needs to Retire!
2. Rat
-(45:56) What I Enjoyed the Most/What's Working Well
(USA Hardcover Pg: 379-380)
-Criticisms/Questions and the Wishing Well
(Mild Spoilers but no Concrete Ending Reveals)
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Our 2nd Novella Collection, Hot Off the Presses!
For If It Bleeds Pt.1:
-Introduction
All 4 Stories Scooped Up by Hollywood!
1. Mr. Harrigan's Phone
-(16:41) What I Enjoyed the Most/What's Working Well
Characters
(USA Hardcover Pg: 45-46)
2. The Life of Chuck
-(47:20) What I Enjoyed the Most/What's Working Well
(USA Hardcover Pg: 128-129)
(Mild Spoilers Related to Story Plot but No Endings Revealed!) :)
Pt. 2 (If It Bleeds & Rat) Coming Soon!
Our 2nd Early Bachman Novel!
For The Running Man:
-Introduction: Action-Packed Dystopia and Best Early Bachman?
-(16:53) What’s Unique & Excerpt from the Text
(USA Hardcover Pg: 610)
-(33:31) Character Analysis: Who/Why is Ben Richards?
-(50:51) What’s Working, Questions, The Ending and the 1987 Film Adaptation
-Final Thoughts (Read It/Skip It?)
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The Little Novel that COULD!
For The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon:
-Introduction: Survival Narratives, American Baseball & Discussion Structure
-(24:04) What’s Unique & Excerpt from the Text
(USA Hardcover Pg: 44-45)
-(46:40) Character Analysis, Late 90s Revival Charm & Excerpt from the Text
(USA Hardcover Pg: 46)
-(1:07:38) What’s Working/What’s Not and Conclusion Questions (Help Tower Fans!)
-Final Thoughts (Read It/Skip It?)
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A Mini for Our 21st Episode!
This week we explore:
-6 Random Questions for Stephen King:
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Why the Beef?
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Favorite Superhero/Supervillain?
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Why Psychic Kids?
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The Blue Chambray Work Shirt?
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Character Names?
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Last Meal on Earth?
-A Grad School Writing Exercise to Help us all Unblock! :)
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The Best King Novel of the 1970s!?
For The Dead Zone:
-Introduction
Late in the Game Love, Structure & the Hot/Cold
-(24:10) What’s Unique?
(USA Hardcover Pg: 123-124)
-(52:07) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
-(1:17:56) What’s Working/What’s Not and the 1983 Cronenberg Film Adaptation
-Final Thoughts (Read It/Skip It?)
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Part 2 of Our 1st Novella Collection!
For Full Dark, No Stars:
1. Fair Extension:
Reader Observations & Deal with the Devil Narratives
(USA Hardcover Pg: 255-256)
2. A Good Marriage
-(21:53) Reader Observations, Character Analysis and Film Adaptation
(See it/Skip it?)
(USA Hardcover Pg: 319-320)
3. Final Thoughts
-(1:04:52) Sins Recap and Upcoming Novels...
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Our 1st Novella Collection!
For Full Dark, No Stars:
-Introduction, Discussion Structure & Seven Deadly Sins?
(My First Stephen King book EVER!)
1. 1922
-(18:46) Reader Observations, Character Analysis and Film Adaptation (See it/Skip it?)
(USA Hardcover Pg: 24-25, 42)
2. Big Driver
-(57:39) Reader Observations, Character Analysis and Film Adaptation (See it/Skip it?)
(USA Hardcover Pg: 200)
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Our 1st Bachman Novel!
For The Long Walk:
-Introduction: Who is Richard Bachman?
-(22:34) What’s Unique?
D is for Dark & Depressing
(1985 Hardcover Pg: 221, 238-239)
-(53:40) Character Analysis: Honorable Mentions
-(1:12:55) What’s Working/What’s Not Working and Novel Questions
-Concluding Thoughts/Should You Read It?
(Mild Spoilers on a Character (Hank Olson’s) Fate)
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Mini Episode (Catharsis Corner!) for our Sweet 16th!
-Exploring the Tragic Parallels between Fate and Scott Landon from Lisey's Story/Edgar Freemantle from Duma Key
-My Dark Tower Journey will begin January of 2021! Help me prepare! :)
-Preparing the Ground for our 1st Bachman novel.
(Mild, Tip-Toe Spoilers for Lisey's/Duma)
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Bonus Novel! It's Not Quite Underrated but it Sure is Fun!
For The Institute:
-(11:04) What's Interesting?
80s Bag of Chips & Charm On Tap
(USA Hardcover Pg: 347-348)
-(34:40) Heroes, (Kinda Weak) Villains & Honorable Mentions
(USA Hardcover Pg: 267-268)
-(55:06) Wishing Well (Suggestions for Additions/Revisions)
-Concluding Thoughts/Should You Read It?
(Delicate Spoilers for Discussion Topics but no Final Outcome Reveals)
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The Gothic Beach Tale you NEED in your life!!
For Duma Key:
-(11:36) What's Unique?
Beach Goth and Florida Doom
(USA Hardcover Pg: 33-34 & 347)
-(36:35) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
-(51:25) What's Working/What's Not in the Novel?
-Concluding Thoughts/Should You Read It?
(Spoiler-Free!)
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Our 2nd Short Story Collection!
For Just After Sunset:
-(13:25) What's Unique about the Collection?
Themes, Afterlife Fixation & Body Intensity
(USA Hardcover Pg: 86, 90-91)
-(42:23) What's Working/What's Not in the Collection?
-(1:08:49) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
-Concluding Thoughts/Should You Go On the Journey?
(Spoiler Free!)
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Special Guest Interview!
Constant Reader and Good Friend, Liz R. shares:
-Her favorite Stephen King novels
-Her fandom of the horror genre
-Tips for new Stephen King readers
-Reading/life wisdom!
(Minor Spoilers if you haven't read The Shining) :P
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My Delicate (Spoiler-Free) Thoughts on What’s Working/What’s Not for Seasons 1 & 2 of Castle Rock!
Also Included: Enter the Confessional with me on Annie Wilkes and the novel Misery...
-ABC's Lost show writers
-My love of Vampires and a few other minor tangents...
-Recommendation for the Order of Viewing!
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A Short Novel that Packs a Mysterious, Philosophical Punch!
For The Colorado Kid:
SPOILER WARNING: I had to discuss the Ending as the novel is so short and it must be explored...
-(10:12) What's Unique?
King of Crime & Ambiguity
(Paperpack Pg: 186)
-(30:17) Character Analysis
-(43:10) What's Working/What's Not in the Novel?
-Concluding Thoughts/Should You Read It?
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EASILY one of my Top 5 Favorite Stephen King Novels
For Joyland:
-(10:06) What's Unique? Coming of Age & Melancholy Glory
(Paperpack Pg: 16, 220)
-(27:19) Heroes & Honorable Mentions (Villain Must be Kept Secret)
-(44:07) What's Working/What's Not in the Novel?
-Concluding Thoughts/Should You Go On the Journey?
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Our 1st Short Story Collection!
For Everything's Eventual:
-(10:22) What's Unique about the Collection?
Themes, Fantasy History & Fear Factor
(USA Hardcover Pg: 265, 284 & 405)
-(25:01) What's Working/What's Not in the Collection?
-(53:09) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
-Concluding Thoughts/Should You Go On the Journey?
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Our 1st Catharsis Corner!
Let out the steam with me concerning: Irredeemable Villains, the Menace of Jim Rennie and the Divisive Under the Dome Conclusion. :)
Delicate Spoilers. Proceed with Caution.
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Drink from the Pool in Booya Moon...
For Lisey's Story:
I Dance around Direct Spoilers but Proceed with Caution! :)
-(13:51) What's Unique about the Novel?
King Code & Bools!
(USA Hardcover Pg: 330-331, 332)
-(27:11) Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
-(39:51) What's Working/What's Not in the Novel?
Concluding Thoughts/Should You Go On the Journey?
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My suggestions to tackle SK Novels with audiobook/physical text together and a plea to all Tower Fans to help ease me into the water...
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For Under the Dome Pt 2:
(Spoiler: The Ending (albeit vaguely) is discussed/analyzed)
-What's Working/What's Not in the Novel
-Reader Reactions
-Concluding Thoughts/Should You Go On the Journey?
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Take a Deep Breath Under the Pink Stars...
For Under the Dome:
-What's Unique?
A Kingly Ecosystem, Zillions of Characters and One Big Bad
(USA Hardcover Pg: 438-439)
-Heroes, Villains & Honorable Mentions
(Minor, Mostly Character Content Related Spoilers with Warnings)
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Join us as we discuss all things Creative Writing and why Stephen King’s lesser-known works are made of fiction gold. :)
My thoughts on HBO's "The Outsider," and "Mr. Mercedes," their novels, as well as the infamous character of Holly Gibney and a sprinkling of Dr. Sleep.
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Hello! I'm Kim C! I hold an MFA in Creative Writing Fiction and when I'm not teaching students fiction, I'm diving into Stephen King to examine the lesser-known writings of the world's greatest storyteller!
In this first episode, I've made a list of the novels I'd like to read this year:
Under the Dome
Lisey's Story
Joyland
Revival
Bag of Bones
Hearts in Atlantis
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
Full Dark, No Stars
Everything's Eventual...
I'm completely in love with many underrated titles and I'd like to explore them with you!
What would you like to see on the list? :D
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