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Stephen Kingcast

by Constant ReaderEnglish

  • Horror
  • Podcast
  • Book and adaptation analysis
  • Critical

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286 stories; each candle stands for a few of them.

One man's musings on the works of Stephen King

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  1. Episode 261-The Outsider, Episodes 1 and 264 min

    It's good!

  2. New Episode-IT, The ABC TV Mini Series (1990)79 min

    In this episode, I review the classic ABC TV mini series and begin by placing it within the context of the…

  3. New Episode-Mick Garris' The Stand (ABC Mini Series)84 min

    In 1994, Mick Garris had the unenviable task of bringing one of King's most beloved novels to life on ABC.

  4. New Episode-Mick Garris' The Stand, Part 237 min

    As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into [redacted] Follow on…

  5. New Episode-The Storm of the Century (1999)74 min

    In this episode, with a new introduction, I talk about the strength of this story and my disappointment that…

  6. New Episode-The Langoliers (ABC TV Mini Series)32 min

    This was a fun one to revisit.

  7. New Episode-The Tommyknockers (ABC TV Mini Series)59 min

    Let's travel back to a simpler time, to 1993 when TV mini series were safe, the visuals were soft, floral…

  8. Episode 265-Elevation100 min

    It's a jammed packed episode in which I give my general thoughts on The Haunting of Hill House, my review of…

  9. Episode 284-The Institute105 min

    Welcome back!

  10. Episode 288-If It Bleeds71 min

    Welcome back for another analysis of a brand spankin' new Stephen King publication, this time the 2020…

  11. Episode 267-Bonus Episode51 min

    Please note that this episode originally aired on July 17, 2018.

  12. Episode 270-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 181 min

    Welcome back, or should I say, welcome home to Stephen King's most celebrated town, the one and only Castle…

  13. Episode 269-Castle Rock24 min

    In this episode, I prepare for Castle Rock.

  14. Episode 271-Castle Rock Season 1, Episodes 2-353 min

    Welcome back, everyone!

  15. Episode 272-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 458 min

    "You had my curiousity, but now you have my attention." These words were uttered in the movie Django…

  16. Episode 273-Castle Rock Interview With Showrunner, Dustin Thomason62 min

    In this very special episode, co-creator and co-showrunner of Castle Rock, Dustin Thomason and I talk about…

  17. Episode 274-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 559 min

    Welcome back, everyone!

  18. Episode 275-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 651 min

    Oooooh, boy, this show is getting good, guys!

  19. Episode 276-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 747 min

    Grab your tissues.

  20. Episode 277-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 830 min

    Things have begun to spiral out of control within this sleepy little berg.

  21. Episode 278-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 932 min

    There are other worlds than these.

  22. Episode 279-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 1053 min

    Here we are at the conclusion of Castle Rock?

  23. Episode 280-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 184 min

    I heard there was a new season of a Stephen King show floating about the world.

  24. Episode 281-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 221 min

    Welcome back!

  25. Episode 291-Bonus Episode52 min

    Originally published on July 17, 2020, I provided a number of book recommendations to help get everyone…

  26. Episode 282-Bonus Episode88 min

    Please note that this was originally published on February 18, 2019.

  27. Episode 283-Bonus Episode57 min

    Please note that this was originally published on June 25, 2019.

  28. Episode 292-Later30 min

    Here's my review of Later!

  29. Episode 294-Fairy Tale92 min

    Here it is, everyone!

  30. Episode 295-Gwendy's Final Task48 min

    Welcome back, everyone!

  31. Episode 296-Holly45 min

    It's a Christmas Miracle!

  32. Episode 297-You Like It Darker75 min

    I'm back because HE'S back with a new collection of short stories.

  33. Announcement14 min

    Hello, everyone!

  34. New Episode-Tobe Hooper's Salem Lot (1979)74 min

    Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast.

  35. Episode 266-The Outsider, Season 1, Episode 1026 min

    I'm here to discuss the final episodes of HBO's adaptation of The Outsider.

  36. New Episode-Stephen King's The Golden Years (1990)51 min

    At long last, your greatly demanded requests for me to review Stephen King's The Golden Years has been…

  37. New Episode-Mick Garris' Quicksilver Highway (1997)39 min

    In 1997, Mick Garris stepped back behind the camera to launch what he'd hoped would be an ongoing anthology…

  38. New Episode-Trucks (1997)45 min

    1997 was a prolific year for Stephen King.

  39. New Episode-Rose Red (2002)83 min

    In 2002, Stephen King continued his successful collaboration with ABC to bring an original story to life.

  40. New Episode-Stephen King's The Shining (ABC, 1997)82 min

    In the Spring of '97, King once more partnered with director Mick Garris to fulfill his dream of bringing a…

  41. New Episode-The Diary Of Ellen Rimbauer (2003)37 min

    In this week's episode, I follow up with the sequel/prequel/spinoff of Rose Red, the TV movie, The Diary of…

  42. New Episode-Kingdom Hospital (2004)86 min

    2004 was a big year for Stephen King.

  43. Announcement Episode16 min

    Hi, everyone!

  44. Sample Episode-Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen20 min

    Hello, everyone!

  45. New Episode-Nightmares and Dreamscapes (2006)50 min

    Airing during the summer of 2006, this 7 part TNT adaptation starred William Hurt, William H Macey, Kim…

  46. New Episode-Mick Garris' Riding the Bullet (2004)57 min

    Come for the review of Riding the Bullet, stay for the examination on Houlden Caufield, Jim Steinman, Meat…

  47. Rob Savage's The Boogeyman (2023)50 min

    This week, I'm taking a break from the coverage of televised Stephen King works to review this banger of a…

  48. New Episode-Mick Garris' Desperation (2006)57 min

    Welcome Tak!

  49. Mick Garris' Bag of Bones (2011)58 min

    Mick Garris is back with another Stephen King adaptation.

  50. Sample Episode-The Mandalorian and Grogu23 min

    A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Star Wars crashed and burned its sequel trilogy with a final…

  51. Sample Episode-Dean Koontz's Winter Moon25 min

    This episode is an introduction to a larger exploration occurring over on Patreon .

  52. Let's Get Ready For Interview With The Vampire!22 min

    In 1976, Anne Rice forever changed the vampire with the publication of Interview With The Vampire.

  53. Bonus Episode: Westeros, Game of Thrones and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms71 min

    Hello, everyone!

  54. New Episode-Big Driver (2011)53 min

    In this episode, I read some listener e-mails, address some feedback and discuss why you've been hearing ads…

  55. Episode 290-Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck (2025)58 min

    We contain multitudes.

  56. Episode 298-Never Flinch41 min

    Don't Flinch!

  57. Episode 298-Bonus Episode91 min

    Hello, everyone and Happy Holidays!

  58. Episode 299-Bonus Episode58 min

    Happy New Year, everyone!

  59. New Episode-The Monkey (2025)45 min

    In this episode, I talk about how Osgood Perkins' The Monkey was my favorite moviegoing experience of 2025…

  60. New Episode-Salem's Lot (2004)69 min

    I can't believe I actually did it!

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