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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 Mike

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01:18:15

Dennis Etchison's The Mist

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Did you know author Dennis Etchison was the first to take a crack at adapting The Mist for the silver screen? Sadly, that never manifested; however, it was used as the basis for ZBS Media's groundbreaking radio drama adaptation. Today, the Losers explore this curious artifact and weigh in on the what-ifs.Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:54:10

The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking: #22-17

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2026/09/26

Behold, The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking! This year, the Losers are counting down Stephen King's published novels -- specifically, novels (no collections) -- from worst to best. For September, the Losers turn the key on killer cars, head to Mid-World (again), ride the lightning, and get all tied up. Spoilers? Mayhap, mayhap not. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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02:09:49

The Talisman & Black House Revisited

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2026/09/18

We're weeks out from the release of Stephen King and Peter Straub's highly anticipated third Talisman novel Other Worlds Than These. In anticipation, the Losers dust off the two preceding tomes: 1984's The Talisman and 2001's Black House. Don't forget, we have full book episodes on both of these novels. This is more or less a primer for Constant Readers and Listeners alike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal

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00:10:48

The Resident Evil Episode (Patreon Clip)

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/09/16

Oops! All Tangents is a free-flowin' conversation based on a topic either topical or submitted by our patrons. In anticipation of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil, Mike, Randall, and Mac head to Raccoon City to talk about quite possibly the greatest horror title to ever grace a game system. Hear a clip now and get the full thing at patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data

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02:20:49

The Stacks: What We're Reading in September 2026

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2026/09/13

Randall and Jenn are back in the Stacks to preview spooky season's most intriguing books, including new releases from Gwendolyn Kiste, Alma Katsu, Tanavarie Due, Stephen Graham Jones, and Jane Schoenbrun, as well as nonfiction titles about Rod Serling, the Loch Ness Monster, and the town that inspired Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." So many books. Then they share some non-spoilery takes on what they're currently reading, watching, and listening to. In between, they discuss "cozy"

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01:04:42

Stephen King Dollar Baby Deep Dive: “That Feeling..."

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/09/04

In a new series, the Losers will be exploring the Dollar Baby world by interviewing filmmakers who’ve been through the process. In this episode, Julia Marchese and Jenn Adams speak to filmmaker Paul Inman who adapted Everything's Eventual short story "That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is in French" for the program in 2021. They also discuss their forthcoming plans for KingCon and a new anthology book with fellow Club pal and former Dollar Baby filmmaker Billy Hanson. Hosted by Simplecast, an

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02:06:36

The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking: #28-23

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2026/08/28

Behold, The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking! This year, the Losers are counting down Stephen King's published novels -- specifically, novels (no collections) -- from worst to best. For August, the Losers cycle through a few more novels before getting lost in the woods with some underrated gems in the King canon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:11:58

Unofficial Stephen King Adaptations (Patreon Clip)

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/08/27

An Unofficial Stephen King Adaptation is a horror story that feels indebted to King’s work in some way, whether spiritually connected through subject or monster, or treading similar thematic ground. In the latest Patreon exclusive episode, Jenn, Justin, Dan, and Julia name their favorite Unofficial Stephen King adaptations and name connections to his body of work. Hear a clip now and get the full thing at patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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01:50:17

Danse Macabre: Peter Straub's Julia

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2026/08/21

The Summer of Straub continues as the Losers head to London and discuss Peter Straub's 1975 classic horror novel Julia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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02:40:20

Peter Straub's Ghost Story

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/08/17

The Summer of Straub continues as we dust off our past Danse Macabre episode on Peter Straub's iconic 1979 horror novel Ghost Story. Originally recorded in May of 2022, return to Milburn, New York with Losers Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, Ana Marie Cox, and Justin Gerber as they chart the rise and fall of the literary horror wave of the '70s, debate the MVP of the Chowder Society, point out the literary influences, connect the dots to King's Dominion, and share their own spine-tingling ghost stories

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00:11:32

Stephen King Books Begging for an Adaptation (Patreon...

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/08/15

Look, you don't have to tell us: We know Stephen King has written a lot of books. We've read them all! What still surprises us, though, are how many of those books are still collecting dust when it comes to Hollywood King. Join the Losers as they grab their dusters are take inventory on all the King novels that have yet to make the leap. Hear a clip now and get the full thing at patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our

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02:03:26

Hollywood King: Carrie: The Series, Desperation,...

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/08/07

Losers Michael Roffman, Jenn Adams, and Randall Colburn return to Hollywood King where they discuss the latest developments in King's Dominion, specifically Mike Flanagan's Carrie, Sam Raimi's Desperation, Other Worlds Than These, celebrities ruining Oreos, and what exactly Cosm is and how it applies to Pennywise clown.Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:11:12

The Pop of King: 2009 (Patreon Clip)

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/08/05

The Losers continue their coverage of Stephen King's Entertainment Weekly column The Pop of King. This episode centers around his 2009 articles, which include: musings on 24, torture, Breaking Bad, his budding screen addiction, and websites with names like Retrocrush.com and PurpleSlinky.com. Oh, he also lowkey predicted streaming culture. Hear a clip now and get the full thing at patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our

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01:25:21

Peter Straub 101: Intro for Constant Readers

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/07/31

The Summer of Straub begins! With Other Worlds Than These, the third Talisman novel, hitting bookshelves this October, the Losers will be taking some time to familiarize any new Constant Readers with the works of Stephen King's late partner-in-crime Peter Straub. This is an introduction to the man's work and legacy. Stay tuned for a book episode on Julia and a special "Twinner" episode on Talisman/Black House in the weeks leading up to T3. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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02:14:50

The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking: #34-29

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/07/24

Behold, The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking! This year, the Losers are counting down Stephen King's published novels -- specifically, novels (no collections) -- from worst to best. Before July bleeds into August, the Losers dance right into the roaring '20s with some lengthy discussions on some of King's angriest and most surrealistic works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:17:47

Stephen King Dollar Baby Deep Dive: “I Know What You...

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/07/17

In a new series, the Losers will be exploring the Dollar Baby world by interviewing filmmakers who’ve been through the process. In this episode, we begin with our very own Julia Marchese who adapted the Night Shift tale “I Know What You Need.” Told through the lens of an after school special and filmed on location at the University of Maine, this haunting short film is an intimate portrayal of toxic love that overflows with Stephen King Easter eggs. Julia walks Jenn through the entire process from

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01:50:34

The Stacks: What We're Reading in July 2026

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/07/03

Randall, Jenn, and Justo dive deep into The Stacks to discuss what they’re reading and binging, but first they preview upcoming horror books about man-eating wasps, witches, death fugues, and underwater cults from Chuck Tingle, Christopher Golden, Megan Bontrager, and others. A heated sidebar about “Goosebumps for adults” segues into spoiler-free reviews of multiple 2026 releases, including Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear, Nick Cutter’s The Dorians, Tom Perotta’s Ghost Town, and Tom Holland and A

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02:04:06

The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking: #40-35

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/06/26

Behold, The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking! This year, the Losers are counting down Stephen King's published novels -- specifically, novels (no collections) -- from worst to best. To cap off June, the Losers crack into the 30s with some rough choices surrounding some of King's most fantastical works and a sequel that's as divisive as always with this group. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data

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00:11:14

Dennis Etchison's The Mist (Patreon Clip)

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/06/22

Did you know author Dennis Etchison was the first to take a crack at adapting The Mist for the silver screen? In our latest exclusive episode to The Barrens, the Losers explore this curious artifact and weigh in on the what-ifs. Hear a clip now and get the full thing at patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:39:31

Stephen King Summer Road Trip: What's the Best Town?

The Losers" Club: A Stephen King Podcast ·

2026/06/19

It's always a cruel summer, but 2026 is about to get crueler. The Losers hit the road to visit all the towns in King's Dominion. Derry, Castle Rock, Ludlow, Boulder, the list goes on. They've got miles to drive and so many sights to see. At the end of the day, though, they have to ask themselves: Which one's the best? So, join them in our first bracket ranking in quite some time. PayDays and Nozz-a-La, optional. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information

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