The Year of Underrated Stephen King

Kim C.
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The Year of Underrated Stephen King

This is a one-woman, (lecture style) Stephen King podcast that 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, Stephen King Universe Nerdery and the Constant Reader Community at Large! Old and New King Readers, gather near! UnderratedSK@gmail.com X: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram: @underrated_sk_podcast Patreon.com/dansewithkimc

  1. 143. Wolves of the Calla

    1 DAY AGO

    143. Wolves of the Calla

    "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? Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on Your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: @UnderratedSKPodcast Threads: underrated_sk_podcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. will return with, The Stand (1990)

    1h 23m
  2. 142. Constant Reader Interview (Kalvin Ellis!)

    OCT 27

    142. Constant Reader Interview (Kalvin Ellis!)

    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 More from Kalvin Ellis: KalvinEllis.com Insta: @KalvinEllis Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: @UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. will Return with Dark Tower 5 & The Stand!

    1h 30m
  3. 141. Salem's Lot (2024)

    OCT 7

    141. Salem's Lot (2024)

    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*) Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-star Rating on Your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X:@UnderratedSKPod Insta:@UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc Underratedsk@gmail.com Kim C. Will Return with a Constant Reader Interview!

    56 min
  4. 140. King Short Story Hour with John Langan!

    SEP 15

    140. King Short Story Hour with John Langan!

    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 Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on Your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: @UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. will return with: Salem's Lot (2024)

    1h 30m
  5. 139. Constant Reader Interview (Jonathan Janz!)

    AUG 26

    139. Constant Reader Interview (Jonathan Janz!)

    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 More from Jonathan Janz: JonathanJanz.com Insta: @Jonathan.Janz X: @JonathanJanz Please Give the Show Some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on Your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Soundcloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: @UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. will return with Dark Tower 5: Wolves of the Calla!

    2h 5m
  6. 138. Holly

    AUG 13

    138. Holly

    "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? 
 Please give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on Your Favorite Podcast Outlet 
 End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud 
 X: @underratedskpodInstagram: 
 UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon: www.patreon.com/dansewithkimc 
 Kim C. will return with Wolves of the Calla!

    1h 47m
  7. 137. Constant Reader Interview (Sharon Kitchens!)

    JUL 29

    137. Constant Reader Interview (Sharon Kitchens!)

    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! More from Sharon Kitchens: X: @deliciousmusing Instagram: @portlandbibliophile Please Give the Show some Love and Post a 5-Star Rating on your Favorite Podcast Outlet! End Credits: (Keys of Moon) Sound Cloud X: @UnderratedSKPod Insta: UnderratedSKPodcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/dansewithkimc Kim C. Will Return with Holly!

    1h 16m
  8. 136. Until Next Time, Bangor!

    JUN 19

    136. Until Next Time, Bangor!

    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.

    39 min
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This is a one-woman, (lecture style) Stephen King podcast that 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, Stephen King Universe Nerdery and the Constant Reader Community at Large! Old and New King Readers, gather near! UnderratedSK@gmail.com X: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram: @underrated_sk_podcast Patreon.com/dansewithkimc

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