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Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books Jay Russo and Sean McGurr
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4.9 • 131 Ratings
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Every other week, Jay and Sean discuss the characters, connections, and deeper meanings of Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower. We will then quest beyond the Tower and continue to explore King's library.
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Bonus Episode: Mrs. Todd’s Shortcut (Night Shift) (April 2020)
Note: We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from April 2020. Enjoy!
In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Mrs. Todd’s Shortcut,” found in Night Shift.
Introduction (00:13)
Recap (00:41)
Publication history (01:07)
Homer’s decision (08:05)
The titular shortcut is a thinny, right? (16:01)
Dark Tower and other Thinnies (19:55)
Fun Stuff (24:13)
Outro (33:29)
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Bonus Episode: Nona (Skeleton Crew) (February 2020)
Note: We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from February 2020. Enjoy!
In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Stephen King’s short story, Nona, found in Skeleton Crew.
Introduction (00:11)
Counter-culture (00:57)
An unreliable narrator (04:59)
Thinnies (14:52) for The Dark Tower, Castle Rock, Hearts in Atlantis, and ‘Salem’s Lot
Fun Stuff (23:49)
Outro (32:23)
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Ep. 157 The Talisman, Part 4, chapters 34-47
In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish The Talisman, Part 4, Chapters 34-47.
Introduction (00:00)
On the subject of twinners (01:40)
What is the talisman (10:30)
Dark Tower Thinnies (16:47)
Yuck-King It Up (24:57)
Fun Stuff (27:44)
Wrapping up The Talisman (34:50)
Other Worlds Than These (42:09)
Sean: Black Mirror season 6
Jay: Billions seasons 5 & 6
Outro (46:27)
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Next Episode: To be determined. -
Ep. 156 The Talisman, Part 3, chapters 27-33 and Interlude
In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 3, “A Collision of Worlds,” chapters 27-33, and Interlude.
Introduction (00:00)
The power of storytelling (01:31)
A collision of worlds (11:37)
Late world building (22:41)
Dark Tower Thinnies (28:58)
Yuck-King It Up (30:07)
Fun Stuff (34:13)
Other Worlds Than These (36:14)
Sean: White House Plumbers
Jay: The Quick and the Dead
Outro (44:25)
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Next Episode: The Talisman, Part 4, “The Talisman,” chapters 34-39. -
Bonus Episode 45 – “The Cat From Hell” (Patreon Clip)
A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is an excerpt of our discussion of the 1977 short story “The Cat from Hell.”
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Ep. 155 The Talisman, Part 3, chapters 20-26
In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 3, “A Collision of Worlds,” chapters 20-26.
Introduction (00:00)
The Sunlight Home (01:47)
The Territories are a reflection of our world (13:56)
Sacrifice is necessary along a hero’s journey (20:14)
Dark Tower Thinnies (24:31)
Yuck-King It Up (27:04)
Fun Stuff (28:27)
Other Worlds Than These (31:48)
Jay: See How They Run (2022)
Sean: Dead Ringers (2023)
Outro (37:35)
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Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.
Next Episode: The Talisman, Part 3, “A Collision of Worlds,” chapters 27-33 and Interlude.
Customer Reviews
Three cheers!
I’m so glad these guys are back! Best Stephen King podcast!
Great hosts!
I listen to several Stephen King podcasts. This one stands out because of the excellent hosts. They have great chemistry, the banter is fun, and the humor always makes me smile. Hope you guys come back some day!
One of a kind
This remarkable podcast distinguishes itself, in part, with what it DOESN’T have: NO obnoxious or self congratulatory humor in which the podcasters are having a way better time than the listeners. Instead, it is distinguished by its simplicity—2 close friends offering a thoughtful, comprehensive, insightful review of King’s remarkable Dark Tower as well as a multitude of his related works. A MUST LISTEN and FOLLOW for ALL King fans. Even their occasional critiques are articulately and lovingly crafted. They remind me of hanging out in college with my smart and down-to-earth dorm-mates who taught me what it was to think, listen, laugh, and learn from each other. An absolute stand-out (no pun intended).
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