The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

You know the game, you know the author. Join Losers Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, Dan Pfleegor, and Jenn Adams as they play a round of Fuck, Marry, Kill (FMK) in King's Dominion. Rest assured, things get lewd ... and fast. A few spoilers also slip here and there, so consider this your fair warning. Note: This episode was recorded in June 2020 and has since been unlocked from our Patreon's Derry Private Library archives. Join today for over 100 hours of exclusive content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers sorting through the latest headlines to hit Hollywood King. From Bryan Fuller's Christine to Blumhouse's Firestarter to this August's Chapelwaite on EPIX, they leave no story untouched. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers gazing at the gargoyles within Stephen King's 1988 coffee table book Nightmares in the Sky. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beam me up, Scotty: The long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's Lisey's Story has finally arrived on Apple TV+. Directed by Pablo Larrain (Jackie), the miniseries is even more of an event for Constant Readers seeing how the Master of Horror penned all eight episodes. Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Justin Gerber, and Michael Roffman as they review the first two episodes: "Blood Hunt" and "Blood Bool". Together, they discuss Larrain's beatific imagery, Moore's outstanding performance, and King's streamlined storytelling. For further recaps of Lisey's Story, you'll want to join them at patreon.com/thebarrens.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Constant Listeners, say goodbye to Blaine and make your way through the Topeka railway station. Beware, this is not the Kansas of your world and watch out for the walking dude. Head down the turnpike with Losers Randall Colburn, Ayisha Gatson, Dan Pfleegor, and McKenzie Gerber as they discuss Stephen King's The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass. Together, the ka-tet palavers over the necessity of origin stories, themes of friendship and first love, and how King's Dominion became its own interconnected universe.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers moonwalking back to 1996 to discuss Stephen King and Michael Jackson's spooktacular short film, Ghosts. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Kamen. Tangerine Dream. John Carpenter. Thomas Newman. Wendy Carlos. All legendary composers in Hollywood history and yet they're all connected by one name: Stephen King. Today, Losers McKenzie Gerber, Jenn Adams, and Michael Roffman are joined by Scored to Death author J. Blake Fichera to name the 10 greatest scores in King's Dominion. Note: This episode was recorded in August 2020 and has since been unlocked from our Patreon's Derry Private Library archives. Join today for over 100 hours of exclusive content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon | StoreLinks:Pick up copies of Scored to Death Vol. 1 and 2 right now!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this very special crossover episode of The Losers' Club. Today, Losers Justin Gerber and Dan Caffrey welcome co-hosts Henry Zebrowski and Holden McNeely of LPN Deep Dives: Dune for what can best be described as a frenetic and unpredictable chat surrounding the two authors and their two respective worlds. Together, they discuss Herbert’s vision of Dune as a Utopian novel, its box office potential (or possible lack thereof) when Denis Villenueve's adaptation hits theaters later this year, how it’s more complex than a lot of other well-known sci-if/fantasy epics, how it dispels the hero narrative, and, naturally, where it intersects and diverts from The Dark Tower seriesFollow via Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Patreon.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and The Losers' Club is hitting the stacks to weigh in on addiction and recovery as portrayed in King's Dominion. From Jack Torrance to Eddie Dean, Father Callahan to the Master of Horror himself, there is much to discuss. Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, and Ana Marie Cox did their homework, too. For nearly two hours, the three reflect on their own experiences as they weave through an appendix that includes The Shining, Cujo, Misery, Needful Things, On Writing, and myriad short stories.Chapters include...Addiction-The Shining (20:00)-Cujo (31:35)-Misery (39:40)Getting Clean-Needful Things (45:00)-Quitters, Inc (49:00)-Eddie Dean (50:00)-Revival (54:00)Recovery-Doctor Sleep (56:00)-Library Policeman (1:08:00)-Father Callahan (1:24:30)-Resources (1:34:00)Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to producer and writer Glen Mazzara. For two epic hours, the veteran scribe regales them with insightful behind-the-scenes anecdotes and piles of notes for both The Overlook and The Dark Tower series. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The man in black fled across the desert, and the Losers followed. In 2019, MRC and executive producer/showrunner Glen Mazzara attempted a pivot to the small screen with a more faithful reimagining of King's work. By dialing back to the origins of the series (see: 1997's prequel novel Wizard and Glass), Mazzara envisioned a multi-season arc for Amazon and director Stephen Hopkins shot the pilot in Croatia. Sadly, the streaming giant passed on the series in early 2020, leaving the 60-minute pilot in limbo. Fans were in turmoil. Recently, however, The Losers' Club was fortunate enough to screen the pilot, and gathered together to palaver over what they saw.Bonus: The Losers also spoke to Mazarra himself, who regaled them with insightful behind-the-scenes anecdotes and piles of notes for what could have been future episodes and seasons. Without spoiling anything, Mazarra truly remembered the face of his father, and the entire saga more or less amounts to a painful What If? in King's Dominion. Stream the full inte

Losers Mike Roffman and Jenn Adams are joined by the fine folks behind this weekend’s Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival. Filmmaker James Douglas and producer Norm Coyne discuss what went into making this three-day fiesta a reality, their reaction to receiving the Stephen King Bump online (not once, but multiple times), and the diversity behind their slate of films. They also weigh in on their own Dollar Baby short, "The Doctor’s Case" from Nightmares and Dreamscapes, and how they managed to secure an incredible cast in William B. Davis, Michael Coleman, and Denise Crosby. Don't miss the entire festival and follow along now via Twitter.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to filmmaker and producer Chelsea Stardust (Satanic Panic, Into the Dark), who weighs in on her own book club: The Losers Book Club. She also discusses her newfound love for the Master of Horror, tips on how to start your own book club, and stacks of horror recommendations to watch. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Losers grab some popcorn, turn on ABC, and revisit Mick Garris' 2006 miniseries adaptation of Desperation. Together, they discuss Ron Perlman’s scene-stealing performance, the defanging of God, a child actor tasked with an impossible role, and arguably the most baffling epilogue of all time. Fun fact: The three-hour television event features a number of familiar faces in King's Dominion, particularly Tom Skerritt (The Dead Zone), Steven Weber (The Shining), Matt Frewer (The Stand), and Henry Thomas (Doctor Sleep).Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers speaking to Needful Things director Fraser C. Heston about the 1993 adaptation of Stephen King's Castle Rock epic. Together, they discuss the majesty of British Columbia, the star-studded cast, the fine folks of Castle Rock Entertainment, and whether or not the story deserves a new miniseries. What's more, Heston is currently promoting the 65th anniversary 4K release of The Ten Commandments and shares some stories of his father. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check it, there's a dead guy over there. He's talking to us. His mouth and his words don't match up entirely, but if you just listen, he's not hard to follow. Get used to it. They're everywhere. The dead. And they have a lot to say before they're gone forever. The Losers have left the West and have returned to the East Coast as they make their way back to Maine. Along the way, they visit New York City and stop by The Manhattan Restaurant of the Mind to pick up Stephen King's new hardboiled crime novel, Later. Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, McKenzie Gerber, and Rachel Reeves as they discuss the new rules of the dead, the book's ties to King's Dominion, and whether or not the twist works or flops.Note: This was first released three weeks ago via Patreon.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun is setting and the Losers make one last stop to examine Stephen King's Desperation and Richard Bachman's The Regulators. Already, we've mined themes of religion, addiction, and authority in the Nevada desert and powered through cathartic writing, television, and violence in the suburbs of Ohio. What a long, strange trip it's been, and it's about to get even stranger, if you can believe that.Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Ana Marie Cox as they conclude their series on King's great twinning experiment. They'll discuss the benefits to writing as Bachman and the emotional core of this darker style. Is King funny? Would we read his published laundry list? Why is Richard Bachman so mad? All these questions and more will be answered as we discuss the author and his pseudonym.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s summertime in suburbia and the Losers find themselves on an idyllic street in Wentworth, Ohio. But there’s a storm on the way. And an ominous van at the corner. The neighbors seem alright, maybe a little mean, ut we have the strangest feeling we’ve met them before. In another world?Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Ana Marie Cox as they sort through Richard Bachman’s take on tragedy, religion, and TV in 1996's The Regulators. Together, they’ll discuss King’s angry pseudonym, problematic prose, cartoon monsters, and the scariest thing to ever happen while eating honey. Tak!Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for Later? The three-hour book review is currently streaming exclusively at The Barrens (Patreon). Rest assured, the review will eventually make its way into the regular feed. To bide the time, we've unlocked a Patreon-exclusive episode from last summer.In this Sweet Treat episode, Losers Michael Roffman, Rachel Reeves, and Jenn Adams are joined by author Jason Pellegrini and Suntup Editions founder Paul Suntup. Together, they discuss the iconic artwork that has helped mythologize King's entire catalogue.Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonLinks:--Follow Jason Pellegrini via Twitter and visit his official site to pickup his books.--Follow Rachel Reeves via Twitter and Instagram. Read her work on Rue Morgue, Nightmare on Film Street, Vehlinggo, and Film Cred.--Follow Paul Suntup on Facebook and Twitter. Purchase prints and more at Suntup Editions' official site.--Follow Jenn Adams via Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to Psychoanalysis.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Losers ditching the ice and heading to the golden hills of Hollywood, baby. It's a 100% unadulterated Hollywood King episode that finds Mike, Mac, Justin, and Randall catching up on all the headlines involving our Master of Horror. Most notably, the new adaptations announced for The Running Man, The Jaunt, and Pet Sematary. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus contentFollow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.