The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

You are cordially invited to another unforgettable night of The Kingies! With the '80s now behind them, the Losers must choose the best and worst of Stephen King's output throughout his most decadent decade. However, this time around, the Losers have also included The People's Kingies, where we hear from you, the Constant Listener. So, come join us for the only Stephen King awards show that matters.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers return from the videostore with a worn-out copy of George A. Romero's 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Half. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers offer a complete and exhaustive breakdown of the much-hyped teaser trailer for It: Chapter Two. Some are stray observations, some are theories, and some are downright chilling insights.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary composer Christopher Young talks with Losers' Club co-host Michael Roffman about scoring this year's Pet Sematary and the lessons he learned from working with George A. Romero on The Dark Half and Clive Barker on Hellraiser. The two of them also connect on their shared love for holiday decorations, particularly pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns for Halloween.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers head back to Castle Rock, Maine to meet Sheriff Alan Pangborn and try to solve the grisly murders within Stephen King's chilling 1989 novel The Dark Half.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers return from Pet Sematary and debate what Stephen King story or book deserves an adaptation next. Before that, however, they sort through some outstanding Needful Tweets and make a quick detour into Hollywood King, where they catch up on news surrounding It: Chapter Two, Creepshow, Doctor Sleep, The Dark Tower, Castle Rock, and, yes, Lisey's Story.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers' Club discusses Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch's Pet Sematary and talk to the two filmmakers themselves.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers talk to authors Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes about their history with Stephen King (which includes a little rock 'n' rolling), the enduring power of genre writing, society's need for horror, and the genre's exciting diverse future, particularly in the hands of Jordan Peele. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers' Club talks to actress, writer, producer, director, and editor Amy Seimetz, who stars as Rachel Creed in Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch's Pet Sematary. Together, they discuss childhood superstitions, growing up with Scholastic horror, the understated romance of the ghastly horror novel, and which King tale she'd love to adapt herself.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one and only Joe Bob Briggs joins the Losers in Austin, Texas during South by Southwest. Together, they discuss his big return to Shudder, the blockbuster state of horror, and, naturally, all things involving Stephen King. The legendary host offers his two cents on the "best" worst King movies, shares some hilarious anecdotes behind Mick Garris' The Stand, and explains why his King's stories will never truly die.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this small and brief episode, Losers Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn join fellow Loser Dan Caffrey down in Austin, Texas for this year's South by Southwest Festival. Together, they preview the content you'll be getting in the weeks ahead, but also share some Needful Tweets and roll through Hollywood King.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers gather around the television to revisit ABC's 1993 miniseries adaptation of The Tommyknockers.  Chapters include: First Introductions, Derry Public Library (6:20), Heroes and Villains (16:00), Nightmares and Dreamscapes (44:00), The Sematary (52:00), Poundcake (58:00), King's Dominion (01:03:00), and Overall Thoughts (01:06:00).  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers head into the woods of Haven to chase the balmy (misleading?) glow of Stephen King's 1987 sci-fi novel The Tommyknockers.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers celebrate Valentine's Day with Jack, Wendy, and Christine. They also share some Needful Tweets and visit Hollywood King, where they discuss a glutton's worth of news, from The Stand to Pet Sematary to a new novel by the Master of Horror.  Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (5:20), Hollywood King (21:00), Stephen King's Greatest Couples (1:38:00), and Outro (1:53:00)  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers revisit the broken bones, nasty wounds, and uncompromising fates within King's Dominion. Prior to that, however, they'll share some Needful Tweets and roll on through Hollywood King.  Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (5:20), Hollywood King (21:00), Stephen King's Greatest Couples (1:38:00), and Outro (1:53:00)  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers head to the Wilkes residence for a viewing of Rob Reiner's 1990 adaptation of Misery. Together, they discuss Kathy Bates' Oscar-winning performance, mull over the what-if castings of Paul Sheldon, and dream up some poundcake.  Chapters include: Introduction, Derry Public Library (10:00), Heroes and Villains (38:00), Nightmares and Dreamscapes (1:31:00), The Sematary (1:44:00), Poundcake (1:55:00), King's Dominion (1:55:00), Final Thoughts (2:13:40), Outro (2:19:30)  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers hobble through Stephen King’s icy 1987 novel, Misery. Together, they wrestle with the psychology of Annie Wilkes, debate King's meta-relationship with his readers, and reflect on how the novel says so much about fandom today.  Chapters include: Introductions, History/Synopsis/The Hook (27:00), Structure and Format (1:17:00), Heroes and Villains (1:37:00), Misery (2:10:30), The Sematary (2:27:00), Word Processor of the Gods (2:43:00), Poundcake! (2:52:00), King’s Dominion (3:00:00), Overall Thoughts (3:05:30), and Outro (3:15:00)  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers celebrate 100 episodes with their second annual Kingmas. So, grab some candy canes, pour out some egg nog, and join them as they dive into Needful Tweets, take a quick visit to Hollywood King, and empty out a big ol' Bag of Bones. For a special bonus, Coach Hop singer-songwriter Charlie Honderick tags along and offers an incredible anecdote involving Sai King himself.  Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (6:25), Hollywood King (24:30), Bag of Bones (42:35), Interview with Charlie Honderick (2:09:45), and our 100th Outro (2:31:00).  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers return to Mid-World as they continue their epic quest with Stephen King’s 1987 sequel, The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three.  Chapters include: Introductions/History/Synopsis, The Hook (15:00), Structure and Format (17:00), Heroes and Villains (24:30), Misery (1:13:30), Word Processor of the God (1:19:00), The Sematary (1:28:00), Poundcake! (1:37:00), King’s Dominion (1:42:00), Room 237 (1:50:00), Adaptations (1:52:30), Overall Thoughts (2:09:00), and Outro (2:16:00)  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Losers turn the spotlight back on the world of collectors in King's Dominion. Keeping the series alive, Michael Roffman chats with Jason Pellegrini, who's not only amassed an incredible collection of books, but has published some himself. Together, the two discuss King's influence over his own work, the Funko addiction, and why Needful Things may be the underrated King classic.  Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices