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

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Ep. 201 Other Worlds Than These, chapters 1-10

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2026/10/08

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Other Worlds Than These, Part 1, chapters 1-10.Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:42) Initial thoughts (05:45) Rules and when not to follow them (07:56) Connections to other King books (18:06) Speculation (23:18) Dark Tower Thinnies (30:37) Yuck-King it Up (35:42) Fun Stuff (37:28) Other Worlds than These (41:46) Jay: A lot of Spider-Man movies: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), Spider-Man: No

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46:55

Ep. 200 Black House, Part 4, chapters 26-29, and the...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Black House, Part 4, chapters 26-29 and the epilogue.Introduction (00:00) Book has some flaws (01:25) The ending (09:25) Final thoughts (23:19) Dark Tower Thinnies (25:11) Listener feedback (28:22) Yuck-King it Up (32:08) Fun Stuff (33:43) Other Worlds than These (37:16) Jay: The Running Man (1987, 2025) Sean: Interview with the Vampire (2022, AMC) Outro (45:27) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast

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39:29

Ep. 199 Black House, Part 3, chapters 21-25

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2026/09/23

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Black House, Part 3, chapters 21-25.Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:46) The tragic death of Henry Leyden (02:11) What’s the point of this book? (12:39) Dark Tower Thinnies (25:18) Yuck-King it Up (27:00) Fun Stuff (29:12) Other Worlds than These (33:05) Jay: Ghostbusters (1984). Directed by Ivan Reitman. Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson, and William

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Ep. 198 Black House, Part 3, Chapters 15-20

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2026/09/16

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Black House, Part 3, chapters 15-20.Introduction (00:00) Borderlands and bad places (01:41) Night’s Plutonian Shore (13:29) Coppiceman (20:15) Dark Tower Thinnies (29:45) Listener Feedback (31:02) Yuck-King it Up (34:54) Fun Stuff (38:02) Other Worlds than These (46:25) Sean: Concrete “Stars over Sand” by Paul Chadwick Jay: The Sheep Detectives (2026) Outro (54:06) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast

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Ep. 197 Black House, Part 2, chapters 5-14

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2026/09/09

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Black House, Part 2, “The Taking of Tyler Marshall,” chapter 5-14.Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:50) Less is more (01:27) There are other worlds (10:46) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:07) Yuck-King it Up (23:22) Fun Stuff (25:19) Other Worlds than These (30:09) Jay: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple TV. Created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction. Starring Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, Elisa

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Ep. 196 Black House, part 1, chapters 1-4

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2026/09/02

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Black House, part 1, chapters 1-4.Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:44) Setting a mood (04:57) Look closer (15:33) Dark Tower Thinnies (22:35) Yuck-King it Up (27:03) Fun Stuff (29:21) Other Worlds than These (36:40) Sean: No Way Out (1987, Prime Video) Jay: Your Friends & Neighbors (2025, Apple TV) Outro (42:58) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app! Buy merch at

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47:30

Ep. 195 The Talisman, Part 4, chapters 34-47

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2026/08/19

Note: In preparation for our coverage of Black House and the new novel Other Worlds Than These (coming in October), we are reposting our episodes on The Talisman.In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish The Talisman, Part 4, Chapters 34-47. Introduction (00:00) On the subject of twinners (01:40) What is the talisman (10:30) Dark Tower Thinnies (16:47) Yuck-King It Up (24:57) Fun Stuff (27:44) Wrapping up The Talisman (34:50) Other Worlds Than These (42:09) Sean: Black Mirror

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Ep. 194 The Talisman, Part 3, chapters 27-33 and...

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2026/08/12

Note: In preparation for our coverage of Black House and the new novel Other Worlds Than These (coming in October), we are reposting our episodes on The Talisman.In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 3, “A Collision of Worlds,” chapters 27-33, and Interlude. Introduction (00:00) The power of storytelling (01:31) A collision of worlds (11:37) Late world building (22:41) Dark Tower Thinnies (28:58) Yuck-King It Up (30:07) Fun Stuff (34:13) Other Worlds

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Ep. 193 The Talisman, Part 3, chapters 20-26

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2026/08/05

Note: In preparation for our coverage of Black House and the new novel Other Worlds Than These (coming in October), we are reposting our episodes on The Talisman. In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 3, “A Collision of Worlds,” chapters 20-26. Introduction (00:00) The Sunlight Home (01:47) The Territories are a reflection of our world (13:56) Sacrifice is necessary along a hero’s journey (20:14) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:31) Yuck-King It Up (27:04) Fun

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Ep. 192 The Talisman, Part 2, chapters 14-19

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2026/07/29

Note: In preparation for our coverage of Black House and the new novel Other Worlds Than These (coming in October), we are reposting our episodes on The Talisman.In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 2, “The Road of Trials,” Chapters 14-19. Introduction (00:13) Cool world building (02:06) Too much “Y” and not enough “A” (12:36) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:19) Yuck-King it Up (25:39) Fun Stuff (27:21) Other Worlds than These (31:52) Outro (37:09) Leave us

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Ep. 191 The Talisman, Part 2, chapters 6-13

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2026/07/22

Note: In preparation for our coverage of Black House and the new novel Other Worlds Than These (coming in October), we are reposting our episodes on The Talisman.In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part II, chapters 6-13. Introduction (00:00) Struggling with the book (01:45) Jack’s first trial (05:54) Jack’s dad in the Territories (14:01) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:52) Yuck-King It Up (23:06) Fun Stuff (25:54) Other Worlds Than These topics (31:21): Jay:

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Ep. 190 The Talisman, Part 1, chapters 1-5

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2026/07/15

Note: In preparation for our coverage of Black House and the new novel Other Worlds Than These (coming in October), we are reposting our episodes on The Talisman. In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Talisman, Part 1, “Jack Lights Out.” Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:50) Publication/Our history (01:57) Things are getting started (07:30) Jack’s relationships (13:24) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:30) Yuck-King it Up (23:34) Thank you, Patrons! (24:54) Fun Stuff (25:42) Other

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Ep. 189 The Mist (2007)

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2026/07/09

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 2007 movie adaptation of The Mist, directed by Frank Darabont. Introduction (00:00) Production history (01:14) Adaptation (07:08) The ending (17:35) Our final thoughts (23:56) Dark Tower Thinnies (24:41) Yuck-King it Up (28:47) Fun Stuff (30:39) Other Worlds than These (36:09) Jay: Properly Howard Movie Review podcast: An academic (Dr. Anthony Ladon) and a comedian (Steve Osborne) review film and television. Sean: The End Times by

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Ep 188 The Mist

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2026/06/17

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “The Mist” from Skeleton Crew.Introduction (00:00) Publication history (02:11) So what happened (11:58) The Flat Earth Society and others (17:00) Final thoughts (36:58) Dark Tower Thinnies (43:33) Yuck-King it Up (48:10) Fun Stuff (52:14) Da Da Da by Trio Other Worlds than These (1:00:00) Jay: Project Hail Mary (2026) Sean: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) Outro (1:05:40) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your

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Ep. 187 The Breathing Method

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2026/06/04

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “The Breathing Method” from Different Seasons.Introduction (00:00) Publication History (01:15) The Tale – The Breathing Method (02:48) The Framing Story – The Club (11:25) Afterword (23:35) Final Thoughts (30:57) Dark Tower Thinnies (34:58) Yuck-King it Up (37:53) Fun Stuff (39:59) Other Worlds than These (47:06) Jay: Sinners (2025). Directed by Ryan Coogler. Starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, Hailee Steinfeld,

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Ep. 186 Stand By Me

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2026/05/20

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1986 adaptation of “The Body,” Stand by Me.Introduction (00:00) Overview (01:48) Adaptation (06:32) Final thoughts (15:58) Dark Tower Thinnies (18:45) Yuck-King it Up (20:29) Fun Stuff (21:14) Other Worlds than These (27:35) Sean: Roadside Picnic (1972, by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky) Jay: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026, HBO Max) Outro (30:52) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app! Buy merch

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Ep. 185 The Body

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2026/05/06

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “The Body” from Different Seasons.Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:03) Is this story an autobiography? (02:57) Fall from innocence & coming of age (07:24) Death permeates this story (11:40) Final thoughts (15:31) Dark Tower Thinnies (17:52) Yuck-King it Up (20:18) Fun Stuff (22:17) Other Worlds than These (28:21) Jay: Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! From HBO: “Directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio explore the

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37:26

Ep. 184 Apt Pupil (1998)

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2026/04/27

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1998 adaptation of Apt Pupil. Introduction (00:00) Production info (01:47) Adaptation choices (04:03) The monster within (13:00) Our final thoughts (19:14) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:59) Fun Stuff (23:06) Other Worlds than These (26:56) Sean: Grijpstra & De Gier novels by Jan Willem van de Wetering Jay: The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Outro (35:52) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app! Buy

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Ep. 183 Apt Pupil

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2026/04/08

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Apt Pupil from Different Seasons. Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:52) Publication history (01:47) The Great Interest (03:44) Summer of corruption; banality of evil (12:39) Final thoughts (17:31) Dark Tower Thinnies (23:29) Yuck-King it Up (25:22) Fun Stuff (27:27) Other Worlds than These (35:16) Jay: Death by Lightning, Netflix. Four-episode miniseries that tells the story of the 1880 election and very brief (20th) presidency of James

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Ep. 182 The Shawshank Redemption

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2026/03/25

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shawshank Redemption.Introduction (00:00) Production info (02:35) Good adaptation (09:00) So is this movie good (18:20) Dark Tower Thinnies (22:20) Yuck-King it Up (25:28) Fun Stuff (27:06) Other Worlds than These (33:40) Jay: The Rest is Science. Podcast Sean: The Silent Bullet by Arthur Reeves Outro (38:50) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app! Buy merch at

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