Synopsis
King Me is the unofficial Stephen King movie podcast and the official podcast of Kinging Me. Comedians Rob Avon and Dan Gagliardi are on a quest to try to make sense of every entry in the vast and diverse world of Stephen King movie adaptations. They're watching everything from The Shining to Dreamcatcher, from The Shawshank Redemption to The Lawnmower Man 2, to try to get a beat on Stephen King's work and its pop culture legacy.
Episodes
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101 - Children of the Corn: Runaway (2018)
02/09/2022 Duration: 01h46minGet your scythes and sickles shapened as we discuss our TENTH (!) corn kids movie. We hope they never stop making these movies. We talk a lot about Clu Gulagar, conspiracy theories, Bill Clinton in a dress and as always, Brahms the Boy. Support us on Patreon and receive a biweekly bonus episode: www.patreon.com/kingmepod Leave us a rating (five stars) and review (nice) on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king…ly/id1071620322 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kingmepod, and on Instagram @king.me.pod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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100 - 1922 (2017)
21/08/2022 Duration: 01h50minBoy, this episode title's looking like a damn secret code. Join us as we surf a wave of rats out of our first 100 episodes with a discussion of Zak Hilditch's 1922. We dare not spoil whether Slimer is in the movie, but we have no qualms giving you a content warning that Brahms the Boy enters into the conversation. Support us on Patreon and receive a biweekly bonus episode: www.patreon.com/kingmepod Leave us a rating (five stars) and review (nice) on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-me-the-stephen-king-movie-podcast-officially/id1071620322 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kingmepod, and on Instagram @king.me.pod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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99 - Gerald's Game (2017)
05/08/2022 Duration: 01h43minYou are cordially invited to the coronation of an all-time Scary Guy. Check out our bonus show: www.patreon.com/kingmepod Leave us a rating (five stars) and review (nice) on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-me-the-stephen-king-movie-podcast-officially/id1071620322 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kingmepod, and on Instagram @king.me.pod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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UNLOCKED: King Me Babies - The Lawnmower Man (1987)
04/08/2022 Duration: 54minOut from behind the paywall is the first episode of our new weekly series, King Me Babies, in which we discuss short films produced as part of Stephen King's Dollar Baby program. You've probably heard us mention the Dollar Babies on the show: since the late '70s, Stephen King has allowed independent filmmakers to produce non-commercial adaptations of select works of his for the low, low price of one dollar. In addition to giving us the opportunity to discuss Frank Darabont's first-ever film (available now on Patreon), we also get to reassess some stories already produced as commercial films. In the most technical sense, The Lawnmower Man is one such story. To access all of our bonus content, head over here: https://www.patreon.com/kingmepod?fan_landing=true
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98 - It (2017)
22/07/2022 Duration: 02h23min27 years after we recorded our episode about IT (1990), we return to talk about IT (2017), which we feel has more heart than the original, and we’re certain has more clown drool. Plus, our old friend, the kooky old Iberian lethario himself, Javier Bardem stops by to talk in an ever-evolving accent about his recent project, COVID-diecinueve. Support us on Patreon and receive a biweekly bonus episode: www.patreon.com/kingmepod Leave us a rating (five stars) and review (nice) on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-me-the-stephen-king-movie-podcast-officially/id1071620322 Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kingmepod, and on Instagram @king.me.pod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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97 - Mr. Mercedes (2017) Part 2
08/07/2022 Duration: 02h13minLike so many Brady Hartsfelds before us, we have become unraveled by thinking about Brendan Gleeson for too long. As we close out our discussion of season one of Mr. Mercedes (an AT&T Original Series), we are deep in our silly boy bag. Vintage King Me. Leave us a rating (five stars) and review (nice) on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-me-the-stephen-king-movie-podcast-officially/id1071620322 Support us on Patreon and receive a biweekly bonus episode: www.patreon.com/kingmepod Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kingmepod, and on Instagram @king.me.pod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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96 - Mr. Mercedes (2017) Part 1
24/06/2022 Duration: 01h31minJoin us as we discuss Mr. Mercedes, and attempt to put our lives back together in the aftermath of The Mist (2017). We’re only five episodes in, but the front half of this…uh…AT&T Original Series…has us feeling pretty good. We’ve got actual characters, a coherent plot, and high quality needle drops. Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating (five stars) and review (nice) on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-me-the-stephen-king-movie-podcast-officially/id1071620322 Support us on Patreon and receive a biweekly bonus episode: www.patreon.com/kingmepod Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kingmepod, and on Instagram @king.me.pod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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Dante Speak - 2 - Gremlins (1984) Preview
17/06/2022 Duration: 08minGRAMLINS?! The second episode of our Joe Dante miniseries covers an absolute masterpiece in the canon of both of our favorite genres: kids’ horror comedy and live action cartoon genre. This ep is all about heaping praise on a perfect movie, and a bit of Old-Man-Yells-At-Cloud lamentation about the current state of the studio comedy feature film. More important than anything we have to say about the movie, though, is the introduction of our new segment: Grandpa Go To Bathroom Watch. Get the full ep at www.patreon.com/kingmepod
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95 - The Dark Tower (2017)
10/06/2022 Duration: 01h41minWe…DO talk about the book? Clearly we’ve forgotten the faces of our fathers. Given the stature of the Dark Tower series within Stephen King’s body of work (and given that these are some of the only books Dan’s ever read), we had no choice but to break the King Me Promise and discuss the source material for this one. If it helps at all, Dan seems to only barely remember them. There’s also plenty of discussion of The Dark Tower (2017) in its own right - and buddy, when I tell you we go full Jay Sherman on its ass… Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating (five stars) and review (nice) on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-me-the-stephen-king-movie-podcast-officially/id1071620322 Support us on Patreon and receive a biweekly bonus episode: www.patreon.com/kingmepod Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kingmepod, and on Instagram @king.me.pod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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Dante Speak - 1 - Piranha (1978) Preview
03/06/2022 Duration: 01minhttps://www.patreon.com/kingmepod This is easily the most exciting miniseries (for us, at least) since Wall to Wall Carpenter: a review of four selections by the inimitable Joe Dante. We’re starting with Dante’s first-ish feature from 1978, PIRANHA. Despite (or, perhaps, THANKS TO??) the constraints of the Roger Corman school of filmmaking, PIRANHA features many signature Joe Dante elements: swarm of nasty little guys, Looney Tunes-esque climactic setpieces, and Dick Miller. Also coming up in this run will be Gremlins, The ‘Burbs, and Small Soldiers.
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94 - The Mist (2017) Part 2
27/05/2022 Duration: 01h48minThus concludes our analysis of a confused and confusing recapitulation of a legitimately very good movie. This series will not be…mist. Lots of low points, but at least it escalates in some weird ways. And, if nothing else, it’s very cool to see the Fisher King from The Fisher King still getting work. Also, as promised, the Little Steven hologram from the Newark Airport: https://twitter.com/njhalloffame/status/1103777514307096576 If you need more King Me/My Idiot Cohost, you can support us with $5 a month on Patreon and receive a biweekly bonus episode: www.patreon.com/kingmepod Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @kingmepod, and on Instagram @king.me.pod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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Bonus Mini: Firestarter (2022) First Impressions (Preview)
17/05/2022 Duration: 46sFull ep is over at https://www.patreon.com/kingmepod
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93 - The Mist (2017) Part 1
13/05/2022 Duration: 01h38minAnother from the vault. Our research team (Dan in a Sherlock Holmes hat) dates this one to around December 2021, so just know that when we say "we're back" we don't yet know we're lying. You know what else is back? That old so-and-so, the mist. And this time, the mist is bugs. And this time, we don't really like it (at least so far): they took a nice, straight-ahead Lovecraftian allegory and Lost-ified it beyond all meaning. Stray note: our editing team (Dan in a French beret) noticed that Rob says "wartch" around the 14-minute mark, so enjoy that. If you haven't already, how about you channel the love you have for your boys Dan and Rob into a five-star rating and review on the podcast platform of your choosing? And if you need more King Me, you can support us with $5 a month on Patreon and receive a biweekly bonus episode! www.patreon.com/kingmepod Follow us on facebook and twitter @kingmepod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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92 - Cell (2016) w/ Gavin Fischer
30/04/2022 Duration: 01h55minFrom the Fisher King to the king, Fischer. Musician and honest-to-god brother of Rob, Gavin Fischer, joins us to unpack the 2016 techno-zombie turd CELL, starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. Great ep for fans of people talking over each other on purpose. Please enjoy the first of our time capsule episodes, which were recorded sporadically between December 2019 and April 2022 - a span of months which history will remember as “the Dark Times” because of the lack of King Me content and for NO OTHER REASON. If you haven't already, how about you channel the love you have for your boys Dan and Rob into a five-star rating and review on the podcast platform of your choosing? Need more King Me content, you sicko? Support us with $5 a month on Patreon and receive a biweekly bonus episode! www.patreon.com/reddoormedia Follow us on facebook and twitter @kingmepod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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91 - 11.22.63 (2016) Part 2
23/01/2020 Duration: 01h20minSorry for the delay, ancient goblins. Unfortunately, the last four episodes of 11.22.63 were each 16 hours long. This show only got odder as it went on - apparently, had JFK not died, he would have founded nationwide internment camps?? - but we were surprised to find the ending offered some sincere catharsis for Jake and Sadie, allowing Jake to return to the present completely over his divorce. Want more King Me content, you sicko? Visit our Patreon to get a free episode every week, you sicko! www.patreon.com/reddoormedia Follow us on facebook and twitter @kingmepod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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King Me - 90 - 11.22.63 (2016) PART 1
21/11/2019 Duration: 01h36minWhat if you could into a diner closet and be transported back in time to release an episode on schedule? Would you? Or would you try to stop the JFK assassination and make some friends along the way? Both of those are equally important! This week on the show we're diving into one of the most boomery boomer fantasies ever. James Franco gets into some wacky adventures as he tries to change history in 11/22/63. Want more King Me content, you sicko? Visit our Patreon to get a free episode every week, you sicko! Subscribing before October 31 automatically enters you to win a free month. You sicko. www.patreon.com/reddoormedia Follow us on facebook and twitter @kingmepod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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BONUS SHOW: Total Recall (Preview)
09/11/2019 Duration: 03minThe absolute goddamn king of our hearts, Paul Verhoeven, is back in the fray. We're digging in on Total Recall--a less biting satire than Robocop or Starship Troopers, but equally entertaining and stealthily provocative. Also, did you hear that Dan fucked a pig? Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/reddoormedia
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89 - Big Driver (2014) w/ Mark Henely
06/11/2019 Duration: 01h37minOur first LIFETIME movie! This week we're joined by the very funny MARK HENELY to discuss 2014's BIG DRIVER. Despite the movies topic this was a fun episode that gets very silly. WARNING, there is talk about sexual assault so if you don't feel like hear three white guys talk about that, we get it. Want more King Me content, you sicko? Visit our Patreon to get a free episode every week, you sicko! Subscribing before October 31 automatically enters you to win a free month. You sicko. www.patreon.com/reddoormedia Follow us on facebook and twitter @kingmepod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com
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88 - Mercy (2014)
30/10/2019 Duration: 01h24minThis week we're talking about a real dud. We're talking MERCY from 2014. It's an insanely accurate title to a movie that was painful to get through. Want more King Me content, you sicko? Visit our Patreon to get a free episode every week, you sicko! Subscribing before October 31 automatically enters you to win a free month. You sicko. www.patreon.com/reddoormedia Follow us on facebook and twitter @kingmepod E-mail us at kingmepod@gmail.com