Kingslingers S2 – Doof! Media

Kingslingers – 3.62: 11/22/63 (Part 2)

This week 11/22/63 continues as Jake heads back into 1958 and to the wonderful, beautiful Derry, Maine! We're chatting about chapters 5 and 6 of the novel! Discussion Question: King not only brings us back to Derry, but delivers a love letter to two of his...

Kingslingers – 3.61: 11/22/63 (Part 1)

This week, we're on the way to Dallas Texas circa 1963 as we begin our journey through the 2010s with Stephen King's 11/22/63! We meet our main character and learn the rules of time travel as we chat about the prologue through chapter 4 of the novel. Discussion...

Kingslingers – 3.60: DUMA KEY (Overview) w/ Kim C.

We are so thrilled to be once again joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King Podcast for our overview discussion of the underrated gem that is Duma Key. It's another extra-long episode as we spend upwards of 90 minutes chatting with Kim about why...

Kingslingers – 3.59: DUMA KEY (Part 7)

The end is here! We chat about chapter 18 through the ending of Stephen King's Duma Key as the mystery of the Key and Perce is revealed. We chat about the sad, shocking ending and Matt's struggle with it. Discussion Question: Mailbag time! Send us your...

Kingslingers – 3.58: DUMA KEY (Part 6)

Heads up people, this is a sad one. We're covering chapters 15-17 of Stephen King's Duma Key, which include many deaths and a trip to the south end of the isle. Discussion Question: It's a two-fer! What is your favorite creepy overgrown possibly haunted house?...

Kingslingers – 3.57: DUMA KEY (Part 5)

This week we're on part 5 of our 8-part series discussing Stephen King's Duma Key! Edgar's art show has arrived at last and with it his entire family! It's a joyous happy moment interrupted by a sudden tragic death. Perse is awake and Edgar might be the only one who...

Kingslingers – 3.56: DUMA KEY (Part 4)

This week everything seems to be coming up Edgar as he prepares for his guest lecture and art show with help from Wireman and PAM!!!! Also, Elizabeth's past seems ready to catch up with all of us. We're chatting about How to Draw a Picture (VI) - How to Draw a Picture...

Kingslingers – 3.55: DUMA KEY (Part 3)

This week we continue our time on Duma Key as we read chapters 8 through 10. Edgar flexes his new painting powers by murdering a murderer and saving a friend. We feel pretty good about all this, but should we!? Discussion Question: Wireman Goes West and Girl...

Kingslingers – 3.54: DUMA KEY (Part 2)

It's Wireman time! This week on the show we continue our coverage of Stephen King's Duma Key by discussing the book from How to Draw a Picture (III) through Chapter 7! Edgar finally meets the oft-referenced Wireman and the owner of Duma Key, the mysterious Elizabeth....

Kingslingers – 3.53: DUMA KEY (Part 1)

This week, it's new book week as we head down to sunny Florida with our pick for King's 2000s: Duma Key. We read and discussed through chapter 3 of the novel this week! Discussion Question: Duma Key is very clearly King's take on a Gothic novel. What is your...

Kingslingers – 3.52: THE REGULATORS

This week, we wrap up our coverage of Desperation and King's 1990s by taking a look at Richard Bachman's The Regulators, a weird little book that becomes fascinating when compared to it's sister novel. Next week: We begin Stephen King's Duma Key! We'll be...

3.51: DESPERATION (2006 Movie)

This week we take a look at the movie adaptation of Desperation! It's... alright Next week: The Regulators are heading to Poplar St. and we're coming along for the ride... Check out the show schedule: https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv BUY...

Kingslingers – 3.50: DESPERATION (Overview)

This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's Desperation! We chat about why the book is a whole lot of fun, but has some glaring flaws and of course...more religion talk. Then we answer your questions! Next week: We take a look at the Desperation movie! Check...

Kingslingers – 2.49: DESPERATION (Part 8)

This week we reach the end of Stephen King's Desperation as we discuss Part 4, Chapter 4 through the end of the book. David brings Johnny back to the side of God, only for the cruel diety to demand one final sacrifice. God is cruel. God is love. God is...both? Next...

Kingslingers – 3.48: DESPERATION (Part 7)

This week the end begins as we cover chapters 1 through 3 of Part 4 of Stephen King's Desperation. David returns to instruct the group on what happened in Desperation and what they need to do next, but Johnny resists the call of God and runs off on his own. Meanwhile,...

Kingslingers – 3.47: DESPERATION (Part 6)

This week, after Audrey's surprising heel turn, the group scrambles to protect David, their lord and savior. Meanwhile, the Prayboy confronts a mysterious messenger from God who gives him his purpose: Serve him. We're chatting about Chapters 4 and 5 of Part 3 of...

Kingslingers – 4.46: DESPERATION (Part 5)

This week, our characters make it to The American West as we cover Chapters 1-3 of Part 3 of Stephen King's Desperation. David does a miracle and Audrey and Tom fills us in on the China Pit. Discussion Question: The Audrey reveal this week was so fun....

Kingslingers – 3.45: DESPERATION (Part 4)

This week, things are heating up in Desperation, Nevada as the sexy wolf statue makes it triumphant return. Also, our characters head to the movies! We're chatting about Part 2, Chapters 3-5 of Stephen King's Desperation! Discussion Question: We talked this week...

Kingslingers – 3.44: DESPERATION (Part 3)

This week part two of Stephen King's Desperation begins as we cover chapters 1 and 2! Steve and Cynthia discover what happened to the Desperation Mining Corporation and David uses the power of God to escape! BUY MERCH: https://doofmedia.myshopify.com/ Discussion...

Kingslingers – 3.43: DESPERATION (Part 2)

This week on the show we continue our journey to Desperation, Nevada as we read chapters 4 and 5 of Part 1. We spend some time with the delightful Steve Ames and Cynthia Smith as they make their way towards Desperation and the missing Johnny. Then we catch up with...

Kingslingers – 3.42: DESPERATION (Part 1)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This week, we're thankful to begin a new book. We start our series on Stephen King's Desperation with chapters 1 through 3. We meet the lovable scamp that is the as-of-yet-unnamed Desperation PD officer and three groups of people he's...

Kingslingers – 3.41: IT CHAPTER TWO

After 19 episodes we conclude our coverage of Stephen King's It with the 2019 adaptation It Chapter Two. Yikes. Next week! We move into the 1990s and begin Stephen King's Desperation chapters 1-3. Tour Packages are sold out, but tickets to our live event...

Kingslingers 3.40 – IT (2017)

We're back with another It adaptation! This week we take a look at the 2017 feature film! Next week: It: Chapter 2. Oh boy... TICKETS FOR KINGSLINGERS LIVE IN BANGOR GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16TH AT NOON EST. GET DETAILS...

Kingslingers 3.39 – IT (1990 Miniseries)

This week we take a look at the 1990 made-for-TV adaptation of Stephen King's It. It's good! But also bad. But also good!? I dunno man. It was TV in the 90s, who knows?? Next week we take a look at the 2017 film adaptation of It! Interested in coming to Bangor with...

Kingslingers- 3.38: IT (Overview) w/ Kim C.

On this extra-long episode, we are joined by Kim C. from The Year of Underrated Stephen King podcast to chat about our overall feelings on Stephen King's It! We talk about what exactly makes this book so special, muse on memory, and of course debate the necessity of...

Kingslingers – 3.37: IT (Part 15)

At long last we've reached the end! This week we chat about Chapters 22 through the Epilogue of Stephen King's It. We talk about the perfect beauty of this books ending and of course...THAT scene. Next week: We'll be joined by Kim C. from the Year of Underrated...

Kingslingers – 3.36: IT (Part 14)

We're back! After a couple weeks off we're back to finish up Stephen King's It. This week, we chat about chapters 20 and 21 as the losers, both young and old, enter It's lair. Discussion Question: In honor of our surprise visit into the mind of It itself, what...

Kingslingers – 3.35: IT (Part 13)

This week, after 3 months we move into the final part of Stephen King's It. We're chatting about Chapter 19 of the novel! It's a long one! Discussion Question: Who is your favorite extremely pathetic villian? We'll be taking the next two week off for baby Daly's...

Kingslingers 3.34: IT (Part 12)

This week we reach the end of part 4 of Stephen King's It. Ben takes center stage and tells the group about their encounter with It in the Neibolt Street house. Then, our penultimate interlude has us learn the story of the Silver Dollar, and the unusual murder that...

Kingslingers – 3.33: IT (Part 11)

Eddie and Beverly take center stage as we read chapters 16 and 17 of Stephen King's It. Eddie tells the story of his broken arm which leads to him finally standing up to his mother. And Bev. Well... she has quite the experience too. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR...

Kingslingers – 3.32: IT (Part 10)

This week, the Losers build a clubhouse and then get super high! We see the arrival of It, which is definitly not a space alien. We're chatting about Chapters 14 and 15 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND...

Kingslingers – 3.31: IT (Part 9)

This week a whole bunch of stuff happens, but it all culminates with one of the most epic rockfights ever rockfightened. We're chatting about chapters 12 - 13 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US...

Kingslingers – 3.30: IT (Part 8)

This week the losers take a trip down memory lane as they tour around Derry's hottest landmarks. We're chatting about chapter 11 of Stephen King's It! ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US...

Kingslingers – 3.29: IT (Part 7)

They say you can never go home again, but The Loser's Club finds themselves returning to Derry after decades as we discuss Chapter 10 of Stephen King's It. ***DO YOU WANT TO COME TO BANGOR WITH US!? PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AND LET US KNOW:...

Kingslingers – 3.28: IT (Part 6)

As we wrap up Part 2 of Stephen King's It we spend time with the only female loser of the group as Bev deals with a bloody bathroom. Then, another Mike Hanlon interview with the burning of The Black Spot. We're discussing Chapter 9 and Derry: The Second...

Kingslingers – 3.27: IT (Part 5)

We spend the week learning to love Richie Tozier as we read and discuss chapter 8 of Stephen King's It. Discussion Question: What is your favorite teenage monster in fiction? Next week we wrap up Part 2 of It with Chapter 9 and Derry: The Second Interlude...

Kingslingers 3.26: IT (Part 4)

Mike and Eddie meet the clown as our coverage of It continues! We're chatting about chapters 6 and 7! Discussion Question: What is your favorite example of a natural leader in fiction? (Shoutout to Phillip H. for the question idea) Next week, Neibolt Street!...

Kingslingers – 3.25: IT (Part 3)

It's back to 1958 as our coverage of Stephen King's It continues with chapters 4 and 5. We get to see Ben, Bill and Eddie meet for the very first time! Discussion Question: What is your favorite Stephen King novel? Please answer in the form of a Haiku (5/7/5) or...

Kingslingers – 3.24: IT (Part 2)

It continues! We're chatting about the last three sections of Chapter 3 as well as the First Derry Interlude! Discussion Question: What is your favorite use of a phonecall as an inciting incident? Next week, more It with chapters 4 and 5 Check out the show...

Kingslingers – 2.23: IT (Part 1)

It's here! This week we move into the 1980s and begin our nineteen-part series covering Stephen King's classic: It. This week we're chatting about chapters 1, 2, and the first three sections of chapter 3! Discussion Question: We can see already that memory is an...

Kingslingers – 3.22: THE LONG WALK (Overview)

This week we take one last look at Richard Bachman's The Long Walk! We chat about what we learned about Bachman, some things we missed in our initial readthrough, and the enduring power of the novel. Then we answer some questions from you folks! Next week we move into...

Kingslingers- 3.21: THE LONG WALK (Part 5)

This week we finally get a bigger view of the world around The Walk as we continue Richard Bachman's The Long Walk with chapters 10-14. Discussion Question: If you were in the Long Walk, what would your winning strategy be? Next week, we'll be off, but we'll...

Kingslingers 3.20: THE LONG WALK (Part 4)

This week we finally get a bigger view of the world around The Walk as we continue Richard Bachman's The Long Walk with chapters 10-14. Discussion Question: If you were in the Long Walk, what would your winning strategy be? Next week, we'll be off, but we'll be back...

Kingslingers – 3.19: THE LONG WALK (Part 3)

Richard Bachman has them still walking as we cover chapters 7-9 of The Long Walk. Discussion Question: What is your favorite tale of the woes of adolescence? Including but NOT LIMITED TO J. D. Salinger, John Knowles, even James Kirkwood, and that guy Don Bredes....

Kingslingers – 3.18: The Long Walk (Part 2)

This week, Richard Bachman's The Long Walk continues with chapters 3-6. There's a whole lot more walkin'! And it's amazing! Discussion Question: What is your favorite example of “naturalistic writing” as featured in The Long Walk? Next week, The Long...

Kingslingers – 3.17: THE LONG WALK (Part 1)

This week we are so excited to begin our third book of season 3. This time, we're tackling Stephen King's notorious nom de plume: Richard Bachman's The Long Walk. Chapters 1 and 2 are on the docket for this week! Discussion Question: What is your favorite dystopian...

Kingslingers – 3.16: NIGHT SHIFT (Overview)

This week we look back at our last month with Night Shift, discussing King's short story skills, what we thought of the book as a whole, and which story landed with us the hardest. Next week: Richard Bachman's The Long Walk begins with Chapters 1 and 2 Check out the...

Kingslingers – 3.15: NIGHT SHIFT (Part 4)

This week we finish our coverage of Stephen King's Night Shift with the final four stories: "Children of the Corn" "The Last Rung on the Ladder" "The Man Who Loved Flowers" "The Woman in the Room" Discussion Question: What is your favorite Night Shift story?...

Kingslingers – 3.14: NIGHT SHIFT (Part 3)

This week our coverage of King's Short Story collection Night Shift continues with three great stories and also another one. We're discussing "The Ledge" "The Lawnmower Man," "Quitter's Inc.," and "I Know What You Need." Discussion Question: Ed Knows what Liz...

Kingslingers – 3.13: NIGHT SHIFT (Part 2)

This week our coverage of King's Short Story collection Night Shift continues with 5 more stories! We're discussing "Gray Matter," "Battleground," "Trucks," "Sometimes They Come Back," and "Strawberry Spring." Discussion Question:What is your favorite killer machine?...

Kingslingers – 3.12: NIGHT SHIFT (Part 1)

This week, we begin book 2 of Season 3, taking a look at King's first short story collection: Night Shift! We chat about Graveyard Shift," "Night Surf," "I am the Doorway," "The Mangler," and "The Boogeyman" Discussion Question: What do you like most about...

Kingslingers – 3.11: Revisiting Kubrick’s THE SHINING

This week, we take another look at Kubrick's classic and controversial adaptation of King's novel! Also, we review The Simpsons episode The Shinning, cause why not? Next week, Night Shift begins! We'll be discussing "Graveyard Shift," "Night Surf," "I am the...

Kingslingers – 3.10: THE SHINING (Overview)

This week, we take one final look at Stephen King's The Shining. We discuss our overall feelings on the book as a whole as well as answer some of your questions! Next week, we're revisiting Kubrick's adaptation to see if our feelings about it have changed post...

Kingslingers – 3.09: THE SHINING (Part 9)

This week we reach the end of The Shining, covering chapters 52 through 58. We chat about the explosive ending of the novel including our struggle with the nature of Jack's possession. Discussion Question: It's Mailbag time. Send us your questions! Next week, we...

Kingslingers – 3.08: THE SHINING (Part 8)

This week, Jack and his Roque mallet become a match made in hell as Dick finally makes it to the Overlook to find a surprise waiting for him. We're chatting about chapters 46 through 51 of The Shining Discussion Question: Dick is helped on his journey to the...

Kingslingers – 3.07: THE SHINING (Part 7)

This week, after an unexpected week off Scott and Matt are back to discuss chapters 38 through 45 of The Shining. Dick begins his journey back to the Overlook while Jack succumbs to the pressure of the hotel and drinks. Discussion Question: Does Jack fall off the...

Kingslingers – Bonus: THE DARK TOWER According to Scott’s Wife

I honestly don’t even know

Kingslingers – 3.06: THE SHINING (Part 6)

This week Jack is definitely doing fine as things continue to go absolutely great the Overlook. I mean sure, there are haunted elevators, deadly hedge animals, and a slightly unhinged caretaker, but... snow! We're chatting about chapters 32-37 of Stephen King's The...

Kingslingers – 3.05: THE SHINING (Part 5)

This week, our characters are snowed in! The Torrence Ka-tet falters as Danny suffers from the events of 217. Meanwhile, Jack reads milk receipts and pretends to get wasted. He's fine! Discussion Question: This week we watch Jack's mental deterioration firsthand. What...

Kingslingers – 3.04: THE SHINING (Part 4)

This week, things are starting to get spooky at the Overlook as the long waited snowstorm finally arrives. We're chatting about chapters 19-25 of The Shining! Discussion Question: We watch both Jack and Danny compelled to do something they shouldn’t this week. What...

Kingslingers – 3.03: THE SHINING (Part 3)

In which Jack explains why nothing is his fault, actually

Kingslingers – 3.02: THE SHINING (Part 2)

Welcome to the Overlook!

Kingslingers – 3.01: THE SHINING (Part 1)

Season 3 officially begins with chapters 1-7 of The Shining!

Kingslingers – Bonus: Mike Flanagan’s DARK TOWER

Scott and Matt just had to take a break from their break to chat for a few minutes about this incredible news

Kingslingers – 2.79: Season 2 Finale

Farewell Season 2!

Kingslingers – 2.78: THE STAND Miniseries (2020)

Hate

Bonus: Other Levels of the Tower: GERALD’S GAME

We’re off this week! Enjoy this old episode of our Patreon exclusive show!

Kingslingers – 2.77: THE STAND Miniseries (1994)

Don’t fear the reaper

Kingslingers – 3.76: THE STAND (Overview)

One last chat about The Stand, some mailbags and a Season 3 announcement!

Kingslingers – 2.75: THE STAND (Part 15)

I don’t know

Kingslingers – 2.74: THE STAND (Part 14)

Big Badda Boom

Kingslingers – 2.73: THE STAND (Part 13)

Oh Harold

Kingslingers – 2.72: THE STAND (Part 12)

God damnit Harold

Kingslingers – 2.71: THE STAND (Part 11)

Problems in the Zone!

Kingslingers – 2.70: THE STAND (Part 10)

The Ad Hoc Committee gets a little less Ad Hoc!

Kingslingers – 2.69: THE STAND (Part 9)

Welcome to the Boulder Free Zone!

Kingslingers – 2.68: THE STAND (Part 8)

In which Trashcan Man encounters some happy crappy

Kingslingers – 2.67: THE STAND (Part 7)

In which Abigail Freemantle walks 8 miles for some chicken

Kingslingers – 2.66: THE STAND (Part 6)

M-O-O-N! That spells podcast

Kingslingers – 2.65: THE STAND (Part 5)

An absolutely packed episode as we reach the end of Book 1 of THE STAND!

Kingslingers – 2.64: THE STAND (Part 4)

It’s the Trashcan Man!

Kingslingers – 2.63: THE STAND (Part 3)

Oh good. It’s Harold.

Kingslingers – 2.62: THE STAND (Part 2)

I think we oughta pokerize this virus, folks.

Do The King Thing #2 – Short Fiction Contest!

We are so excited to announce that today officially begins the second Do the King Thing short fiction contest! This contest, funded by our Doof! patrons, encourages Kingslingers listeners to try their hand at writing a King-esque short story, using the framework of...