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Kingslingers is a podcast exploring and analyzing Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Each week, join Constant Reader Scott as he leads Dark Tower newbie Matt on this epic journey to find out what lies at the top of the tower... and beyond!

Kingslingers | A Dark Tower Podcast Doof! Media

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    • 5.0 • 36 Ratings

Kingslingers is a podcast exploring and analyzing Stephen King's Dark Tower series. Each week, join Constant Reader Scott as he leads Dark Tower newbie Matt on this epic journey to find out what lies at the top of the tower... and beyond!

    0: Introduction

    0: Introduction

    Long days, pleasant nights, and welcome to the newest Doof! Media podcast - Kingslingers.  
    This is just a quick introduction, explaining the format and schedule of the show, so subscribe now and get excited for episode one next Thursday 1/16/20!
    Check out the show schedule
    Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia
    Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia
    Message us at kingslingers@gmail.com
    Original music created by Matt Freeman
    Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff/posts/
     
     

    • 6 min
    1: The Gunslinger (Part 1)

    1: The Gunslinger (Part 1)

    On the very first episode of Kingslingers, we dive into Chapter 1 of The Gunslinger...titled The Gunslinger. Let's meet Roland as he recounts the time one time where he shot an entire town in the face. 
    Listener Discussion:
    If you’ve read The Dark Tower series, without spoiling it, tell us why you love this book series so much. If this is your first read, what did you think of chapter One? Shoot us an email or leave a comment on the YouTube channel with your response!
    Check out the show schedule
    Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia
    Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia
    Message us at kingslingers@gmail.com
    Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet
    Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff/posts/
     
     

    • 2 hrs 7 min
    2: The Gunslinger (Part 2)

    2: The Gunslinger (Part 2)

    Matt and Scott continue with The Gunslinger and discuss chapters 2: The Way Station and 3: The Oracle and the Mountains. Roland meets and falls in love with Jake and then out sexes a sex-demon/ 
    Listener Discussion:
    After three chapters of this book, do you like Roland? Why or why not. 
    Check out the show schedule
    Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia
    Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia
    Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com
    Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet
    Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff
     
     

    • 2 hrs 8 min
    3: The Gunslinger (Part 3)

    3: The Gunslinger (Part 3)

    Scott leads Matt through the mountain and to the climactic encounter with Walter O' Dim at the end of The Gunslinger. We're discussing Chapter 4: The Slow Mutants and Chapter 5: The Gunslinger and the Man in Black. 
    We'll be back next week to discuss The Gunslinger as a complete novel!
    Listener Discussion:
    Talk about how Stephen King uses the concept of prophecy to reflect the themes of this novel.
    Check out the show schedule
    Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia
    Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia
    Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com
    Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet
    Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff
     
     

    • 2 hrs 8 min
    4: The Gunslinger (Overview)

    4: The Gunslinger (Overview)

    This week, before moving on in our quest, we pull a Roland and take a look back at The Gunslinger, discussing its themes and circling around to some stuff we missed the first time.
    Next week we officially kick off The Drawing of the Three reading all the way through Part 1: The Prisoner - Chapter 3: Contact and Landing. Remember to check out the show schedule below if you're ever unsure of which chapters are covered when!
    Listener Discussion:
    No discussion this week! Let's just get excited about The Drawing of the Three
    Check out the show schedule
    Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia
    Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia
    Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com
    Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet
    Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff
     

    • 1 hr 19 min
    5: The Drawing of the Three (Part 1)

    5: The Drawing of the Three (Part 1)

    We begin book two of The Dark Tower, The Drawing of The Three. We're discussing the Prologue through Part 1: The Prisoner - Chapter 3! Roland meets Eddie Dean and has his first Tooter Fish Popkin. 
    Next week we'll complete Part 1: The Prisoner by discussing Chapters 4 and 5! Remember to check out the show schedule below if you're ever unsure of which chapters are covered when!
    Listener Discussion:
    How does Roland in the opening of this novel differ from Roland in The Gunslinger?
    Check out the show schedule
    Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia
    Stay updated with Kingslingers: @doofmedia
    Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com
    Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet
    Cover artwork created by Cyrix: https://www.reddit.com/user/CyrixDrawsStuff
     

    • 1 hr 58 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

Celticblue13 ,

My first journey to The Tower

Love this podcast, I’m a constant reader of Stephen King but on my first trip through mid-world. I heard about this podcast through another King podcast and the fact that Matt is on his first read-through meant it was perfect for me as there would be no spoilers. The lads are intelligent and funny and clearly love their work and the work of Sai King. A really fun and thought-provoking listen. Keep it up. Long days and pleasant nights

7 hot dogs ,

I’m here from Stephen king Reddit

Was recommend you guys via the Stephen king Reddit and wow what have I been missing !! This is exactly what I’m looking for , you guys are brilliant

Vixen White ,

Excellent

Really enjoying this podcast, thank you for the topics and chats, you have sent me down numerous rabbit holes over the years. I’ve always wanted to discuss and analyse King’s books (especially the Tower) but never had any nerds to do it with! Loving every minute of the episodes, thank you so much ❤️

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