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The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken to…
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- The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
Cujo Movie Review
Today is All Saint's Day, so we thought: Why not celebrate the greatest saint of all? The St. Bernard! So, join the Losers as they remain in Castle Rock to…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastGwendy's Button Box
The Losers turn the clock back half a century and return to Castle Rock for Stephen King and Richard Chizmar's 2017 collaboration Gwendy's Button Box…
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Hollywood King: On The Monkey Trailer, Fairy Tale, and Stephen King's Favorite Scary Movie
Losers Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, and Jenn Adams head to Hollywood King again to discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically the…
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Oops All Tangents: Halloween 2024 Edition
Oops! All Tangents is a free-flowin' conversation exclusive to The Barrens that is based on a topic either topical or submitted by our patrons. Today, because…
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'Salem's Lot (2024) Movie Review
Half a decade after it was first announced, the Losers finally review Daub's Lot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…
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Mr. Mercedes: Season 3 TV Review
All good things come to an end... even our coverage of Audience Network's Mr. Mercedes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastEnd of Watch
Stephen King is no stranger to murderous cars. From Christine and From a Buick 8 to the malevolent Goblin truck haunting the roads of Maximum Overdrive, the…
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Randall and Mel's Halloween Hell 3
Here's a spooky Friday the 13th treat: Randall and Mel’s Halloween Hell, the Losers’ Club's Patreon-exclusive annual series in which Randall and Mel watch a…
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'Salem's Lot Trailer Reactions
It took a few years, but we finally got a first trailer for Gary Dauberman's 'Salem's Lot. Naturally, the Losers have thoughts. Behold, a mini episode…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastThe Bazaar of Bad Dreams Pt. 2
There are 20 stories in Stephen King's The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the 2015 collection, Losers Dan Caffrey, Jenn…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastThe Bazaar of Bad Dreams Pt. 1
There are 20 stories in Stephen King's The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. In the first of two episodes dedicated to the 2015 collection, Losers Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastHearts In Suspension (2016)
Constant Listeners, yes, we originally planned to drop our Bazaar of Bad Dreams coverage this week. However, given Sai King’s renewed interest in Hearts in…
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CrichtonCast: The Andromeda Strain (1969)
Today we're unlocking our very first episode of CrichtonCast, our Michael Crichton spinoff podcast exclusive to The Barrens. In this installment, host Randall…
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Mr. Mercedes: Season 2 TV Review
In this deep dive into the second season of Audience Network's Mr. Mercedes, Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber, and Dan Pfleegor gather to discuss why the series…
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Hollywood King: On Always Holly, The Monkey, The Institute
Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, Justin Gerber, and Dan Pfleegor head to Hollywood King again to discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion…
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Our Favorite Stephen King Crushes (Patreon Clip)
Here's a clip from our latest Patreon-exclusive episode that sees your Losers gushing about their favorite, all-time Stephen King crushes. Want to hear the…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastFinders Keepers
After taking a quick (and bleak) detour with the macabre Revival, Stephen King returned to the characters he introduced in 2014’s Mr. Mercedes with 2015’s…
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Dark Tower Detour: The Battle of Jericho with Kingslingers
Today, we’re unlocking our debut episode of the Dark Tower Detour, our Patreon-exclusive series that studies the minutiae of Roland Deschain’s epic quest…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastRevival
In 2014, Stephen King took a turn toward the macabre with Revival. A sprawling opus about the intersection between faith and science, the novel has since…
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The Tommyknockers Rules and Other Stephen King Hot Takes
The Losers once again find themselves in Hell where they're surrounded by the most scorching Stephen King hot takes they've read to date. Yes, we're back with…
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Mapping Stephen King's Maine with Sharon Kitchens
As Constant Readers, we love to wander through King's Dominion, whether it's down the main street of Castle Rock or through the barrens outside of Derry. But…
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Stephen King's Earliest Stories with Bev Vincent
To celebrate the release of King’s latest shortest story collection You Like It Darker, we’re unlocking our premiere episode of The Stephen King Archives, our…
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Hollywood King: On The Running Man, The Long Walk, The Monkey, and Neil Young
Losers Randall, Justin, and Jenn are joined by LC OG Wolfman Mac (Halloweenies) to talk the latest developments in King's Dominion. That includes the news that…
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Finn
Today we're unlocking our "book episode" on Stephen King's e-book Finn. This was recorded in 2022 and is being unleashed today to celebrate the story being…
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You Like It Darker (Patreon Clip)
Here's a clip from our latest Patreon-exclusive book episode that sees your Losers leave the path of the beam and jump ahead to Stephen King's newest novel You…
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Mr. Mercedes TV Review
You've read the book, now watch the series! In this deep dive into the first season of Audience Network's Mr. Mercedes, Losers Randall Colburn, Justin Gerber…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastMr. Mercedes
After releasing The Colorado Kid and Joyland via the Hard Case Crime imprint, Stephen King made his grand debut into the world of hard-boiled crime fiction…
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Carrie (2002)
The Losers close out April with another trip to prom with Carrie White, only this time there's no Brian De Palma, no Sissy Spacek, and no Amy Irving. Instead…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastDoctor Sleep (Rerun)
The Losers head to Frazier, New Hampshire to review Stephen King's novel Doctor Sleep. Together, they weigh in on the True Knot, dirty dozens of dishes with…
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Brian De Palma's Carrie with The Lady Killers
We interrupt our regular programming to give you a taste of The Lady Killers: A Feminine Rage Podcast. Our sister series -- featuring Jenn Adams, Sammie…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastStephen King's Carrie at 50
Fifty years ago today, Stephen King published his first novel, Carrie. A lot has changed since 1974 -- the world, the culture, King himself -- and yet his…
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Firestarters III: Your Stephen King Hot Takes (Patreon Clip)
Here's a clip from our recent installment of Firestarters in which the Losers leave The Shop and come face to face with some scorching Stephen King hot takes…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastJoyland
The Losers head down to North Carolina for a summer job at Joyland. Together, they discuss Stephen King's second Hard Case Crime novel, weighing in on the era…
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Stephen Graham Jones on The Angel of Indian Lake, Slasher Tropes, and Final Girls
Today marks the release of Stephen Graham Jones' The Angel of Indian Lake, the final chapter of his Indian Lake Trilogy. To celebrate its release, co-host Jenn…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastThe Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole
The Losers return to Mid-World to discuss the eighth and final (?) Dark Tower novel: 2012's The Wind Through the Keyhole. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter |…
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The Rage: Carrie 2 Revisited
Lobstrosities is a Patreon-only segment of The Losers' Club that journeys into the barren wastelands of Stephen King movies and sequels. Today, in light of its…
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Fritz Kiersch's Children of the Corn
This month marks the 40th anniversary of Fritz Kiersch's Children of the Corn. Starring Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton, the 1984 adaptation largely ignored…
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The Best and Worst Stephen King Movie Sequels
The Losers untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer your questions. Questions like "How has Stephen King informed or influenced your personal…
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Tales from the Darkside and Stephen King (Patreon Clip)
Here's a clip from our recent discussion on Tales from the Darkside, specifically Stephen King's entries. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The…
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Kingdom Hospital Miniseries Review
Nearly three decades ago, Stephen King stumbled upon a copy of Lars von Trier's Danish miniseries The Kingdom in a dusty Colorado video store. Roughly seven…
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'Salem's Lot (2004) Miniseries Review
The Losers return to a very familiar place: 'Salem's Lot. The only difference? Rob Lowe. Well, there are a lot of differences, and the gang goes into all of…
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Stephen King's Best Sex Scenes
Since Valentine’s Day is next week, we thought we’d unlock a sweet treat for you: Our Valentine’s Day special from last year! We called it The Sweetest Slice…
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John Carpenter's Christine
This past December marked the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter's Christine. To celebrate, the Losers are revisiting the 1983 adaptation of the 1983 novel --…
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11.22.63 Miniseries Review
The Losers return to Lisbon Falls, Maine for one last ride: to discuss Hulu's 11.22.63. Produced by J.J. Abrams, Stephen King, Kevin Macdonald, Bryan Burk, and…
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Haven (Patreon Clip)
Here's a clip from our recent discussion on Syfy's Haven. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting…
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Big Driver/A Good Marriage Movie Reviews
The Losers begin catching up on all the adaptations they've missed during their chronological re-read. Today's episode sees them discussing Mikael Salomon's…
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Stephen King's World of Horror
If you recall from last week’s episode, we’re spending the next two months catching up on all the Stephen King adaptations and anniversaries we missed over the…
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Season 8 Preview and Stephen King 2024 Guide
Seven years, eight seasons! The Losers look ahead at 2024. Together, they share their own highlights of Season 7 and go over the Club's reading and viewing…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast11/22/63 Pt. 6: The Green Card Man
The Losers reach the last page of Stephen King's time-traveling drama: 11/22/63. In the sixth and final episode of their coverage, the Losers return to the…
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JFK Conspiracies with James DiEugenio
We (mostly) kept JFK conspiracy talk out of our 11/22/63 episodes, as the story is best enjoyed on King's terms. We did, however, think it would be enriching…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast11/22/63 Pt. 5: 11/22/63
The Losers continue their journey through Stephen King's time-traveling drama: 11/22/63. In the fifth of six episodes, the Losers spend their time healing at…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast11/22/63 Pt. 4: Sadie and the General
The Losers continue their journey through Stephen King's time-traveling drama: 11/22/63. In the fourth of six episodes, the Losers go on a stakeout and get…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast11/22/63 Pt. 3: Living in the Past
The Losers continue their journey through Stephen King's time-traveling drama: 11/22/63. In the third of six episodes, the Losers head back to Derry, Maine…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast11/22/63 Pt. 2: The Janitor's Father
The Losers continue their journey through Stephen King's time-traveling drama: 11/22/63. In the second of six episodes, the Losers head to Derry, Maine, where…
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Unpacking Stephen King's Evolving Politics with Blowback's Brendan James
Look, we would've been perfectly happy enjoying 11/22/63 without getting into the weeds of the JFK conspiracy, but Stephen King himself took pains to detail…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast11/22/63 Pt. 1: A Watershed Moment
The Losers finally reach Stephen King's time-traveling drama: 11/22/63. In the first of six episodes dedicated to the 2011 best-seller and Constant Reader…
The Losers' Club: A Stephen King PodcastNightmares in the Sky: Gargoyles and Grotesques
The Losers scan the nearby skyscrapers and gaze at the monstrosities watching from above. The stone monsters. The gargoyles! Join Losers Dan Pfleegor and Dan…
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Randall and Mel's Halloween Hell 3 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a clip from Randall and Mel's Month of Halloween Hell 3, the Losers’ Club's Patreon-exclusive annual series in which Randall and Mel watch a horror…
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Hollywood King: On You Like It Darker, 'Salem's Lot, The Life of Chuck, and The End of the World...
The heat is on across King's Dominion. To cool off, The Losers' Club put on their shades, rev up their ol' Plymouth Fury, and feel the breeze in Hollywood…
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Finding Stephen King in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace with Popular Music's Zac Pennington
The Losers' Club's Randall Colburn is joined by one of his favorite songwriters, Zac Pennington (Popular Music/Parenthetical Girls), to unpack the parodic…