Originally posted May 11, 2017. In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we discuss the first full trailer for The Dark Tower movie. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/GjwfqXTebIY Introduction (0:00) Sean’s initial thoughts (01:45) Not just from Book I (02:16) Movie looks too conventional (04:52) What Sean liked (07:00) Is … Continue reading REPOST: Bonus Episode 2: Trailer for The Dark Tower Movie →

Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books

REPOST: Bonus Episode 2: Trailer for The Dark Tower Movie

Originally posted September 6, 2017. In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we discuss the Beryl Evans book, Charlie the Choo-Choo. Introduction (0:00) Book summary (00:42) The gig is up (03:20) Cool marketing EW article (04:37) Outro (05:38) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also … Continue reading REPOST: Bonus Episode 2: Charlie the Choo-Choo →

REPOST: Bonus Episode 2: Charlie the Choo-Choo

Hello constant listeners. We’re going to take a short break. But, we want to give you something to listen to while we rest up. In the coming weeks, enjoy a few bonus episodes that were previously only available to Patrons. These are from a couple of years ago. For fresh bonus episodes, become a Patron … Continue reading Hiatus Announcement →

Hiatus Announcement

New bonus episodes of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came are live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussions of the short stories “The Raft” and “Word Processor of the Gods” from the Stephen King collection, Skeleton Crew. To get the whole episode and support our show, … Continue reading Bonus Episodes 24 & 25 – “The Raft” & “Word Processor of the Gods” (Patreon Clip) →

Bonus Episodes 24 & 25 – “The Raft” & “Word Processor of the Gods” (Patreon Clip)

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Regulators, chapters 12 and 13. Introduction (00:00) Did Bachman stick the landing? (01:27) Bachman as Alan Smithee (07:03) Dark Tower Thinnies (13:12) Yuck-King It Up (16:45) Fun Stuff (19:35) Our final thoughts on Regulators (22:51) Other worlds than these (26:29) Outro … Continue reading Ep. 120 The Regulators, Chapters 12 & 13 →

Ep. 120 The Regulators, Chapters 12 & 13

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Regulators, chapters 10 and 11. Introduction (00:13) The B plot is now the A plot (01:47) Wipe this town off the map (08:07) People die hard (Bachman nihilism) (10:42) Dark Tower Thinnies (15:43) Yuck-King it Up (17:41) Listener feedback (18:27) Fun … Continue reading Ep. 119 The Regulators, Chapters 10 & 11 →

Ep. 119 The Regulators, Chapters 10 & 11

A new bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the short story “Here There Be Tygers” from the Stephen King collection, Skeleton Crew. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron … Continue reading Bonus Episode 23 – “Here There Be Tygers” (Patreon Clip) →

Bonus Episode 23 – “Here There Be Tygers” (Patreon Clip)

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Regulators, chapters 8 and 9. Introduction (00:00) Johnny doubles back (02:03) Genre cocktail (09:58) Tak has fun (17:40) Dark Tower Thinnies (23:14) Fun Stuff (26:15) Sean obviously meant to say Back to the Future III when discussing ZZ Top. Other worlds … Continue reading Ep. 118 The Regulators, Chapters 8 & 9 →

Ep. 118 The Regulators, Chapters 8 & 9

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Regulators, chapters 5-7. Introduction (00:13) Inelegant, man (01:14) No problem, man (05:51) Tak is building; Tak is making (10:44) Dark Tower Thinnies (13:32) The final Yuck-King-it-up? (15:39) Thank you, Patrons! (16:36) Fun Stuff (18:39) Outro (27:38) Leave us an Apple Podcasts … Continue reading Ep. 117 The Regulators, Chapters 5-7 →

Ep. 117 The Regulators, Chapters 5-7

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Regulators, chapters 1-4. Introduction (00:00) Publication history (02:30) Book structure (07:33) Flyover country (14:53) What’s going on (18:39) Dark Tower Thinnies (32:01) Fun Stuff (39:11) Outro (45:10) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review!  Support our show at Patreon.com/twoguysdarktower. Send your questions, … Continue reading Ep. 116 The Regulators, Chapters 1-4 →

Ep. 116 The Regulators, Chapters 1-4

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Roadwork, Part 3. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:41) Dawes is locked in (02:06) The power of the press (06:57) The nihilistic vision of Richard Bachman (13:21) Dark Tower Thinnies (17:58) Yuck-King It Up (20:36) Fun Stuff (21:28) Bachman Books final thoughts (27:10) Outro … Continue reading Ep. 115 Roadwork, Part 3 →

Ep. 115 Roadwork, Part 3

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Bachman Book, Roadwork, Part 2. Introduction (00:00) “It’s roadwork. So what?” (03:28) Dark Tower Thinnies (12:12) Yuck-King It Up (21:54) Fun Stuff (24:35) Outro (29:52) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review!  Support our show at Patreon.com/twoguysdarktower. Send your questions, comments, and … Continue reading Ep. 114 Roadwork, Part 2 →

Ep. 114 Roadwork, Part 2

Our 22nd bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came is live for all of our Patrons. What follows is a short excerpt of our discussion of the 1987 movie “The Running Man” based on the 1982 Richard Bachman novel. To get the whole episode and support our show, become a patron at … Continue reading Bonus Episode 22 – “The Running Man” (Patreon Clip) →

Bonus Episode 22 – “The Running Man” (Patreon Clip)

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the Bachman Book, Roadwork, the Prologue and Part 1. Introduction (00:12) Publication history (01:24) Life sucks (07:13) Delusion (or Denial) (16:41) Dark Tower Thinnies (21:38) Yuck-King It Up (24:57) Listener feedback (27:16) Fun Stuff (27:58) Outro (36:33) Leave us an Apple Podcasts … Continue reading Ep. 113 Roadwork, Part 1 →

Ep. 113 Roadwork, Part 1

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Running Man, chapters 42-0. Introduction (00:00) Richards’ People (02:22) Killian (09:35) Richards’s Motivations (15:21) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:19) LOOK AT THE TIME STAMP! Yuck-King It Up (24:13) Fun Stuff (27:22) Outro (33:05) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review!  Support our show … Continue reading Ep. 112 The Running Man, Chapters 42-0 →

Ep. 112 The Running Man, Chapters 42-0

A Podcast about Stephen King's Magnum Opus

Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen Kin...