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Stephen Kingcast

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Stephen King
Firestarter
Cujo
King Sorrow
Joe Hill
The Long Walk
Stranger Things
The Shop
Welcome To Derry
HBO
Castle Rock
It! Welcome To Derry
Pennywise
Stand By Me
The Running Man
Derry
Bill Skarsgård
The Shining
Chapelwaite
Holly Gibney

One man's musings on the works of Stephen King

PublishesDailyEpisodes340Founded11 years ago
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Hello, everyone!

Here is an announcement regarding the status of the Stephen Kingcast.

From upcoming episodes, to the re-organization of old episodes, to the new website and . . . a Patreon page. . .take a listen to learn about the future of the St... more

In this episode, I talk about how Osgood Perkins' The Monkey was my favorite moviegoing experience of 2025 and how it successfully managed to become the best Stephen King content of the year, in a year that included The Long Walk, The Life of Chuck, ... more

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Happy New Year, everyone! One thing I've been grateful for this year is the opportunity to discover new authors I haven't been familiar with. In this episode, I share my joy of the works of Andrew Van Wey, Keith Rosson, JH Markert, Marcus Kliewer, Na... more

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As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yahoo.com

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Stay organized and up to date with all things Stephen King at stephenkingcast.com

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Liz Sauer
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Host of the Stephen King Cast, providing insightful critiques and reviews of Stephen King's works.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 802 ratings
  • the og

    This is the mike hanlon of stephen king pods! the first to do it and all on his shoulders. Great journey here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    comet83
    United Statesa month ago
  • Highly recommend

    The host is friendly, honest, and very insightful in his thoughtful analysis of King’s work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dfhiyrcbp
    United Statesa month ago
  • Kingly podcast!

    This is a really great Stephen King podcast. It’s insightful and honest, and you can tell the host really knows his stuff. Definitely one to always listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lt. Dan's Ice Cream
    United States2 months ago
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    Storm of the Century? Rose Red?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
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    United States3 months ago
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    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and in-depth analysis offered in discussions about Stephen King's works.
Some critiques note the pacing and structure of certain episodes, asking for clearer focus and streamlined content delivery.
Many fans express their enjoyment of the detailed explorations into themes and characters, resonating with their own experiences as readers.
The host is praised for a genuine approach to discussing literature, balancing personal opinion with an analytical lens.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#222
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#172
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#243
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#128
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#180
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#214
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Talking Points

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Episode 105-The Stand (Part Two)
Q: When introducing Stephen King to a new reader, is there a strategy you'd recommend for beginners?
I try to match the books to the person based on their interests to make a good fit for Stephen King's works.
Episode 147-The Ending of Rose Madder
Q: Where would you say the climax is?
The climax is not clear and might be subjective, with listeners invited to share their thoughts.
Episode 231-Joyland
Q: What do you think about King's repeated use of blue flame or blue fire throughout his works?
The host acknowledges that he has noted that it is a recurring image in King's works but didn't see a greater meaning to it.
Episode 132-The Ending of Dolores Claiborne
Q: Does the conclusion serve the theme?
Yes, the ending reinforces the motifs of molestation and empowerment.
Episode 132-The Ending of Dolores Claiborne
Q: Does it successfully wrap up the plot?
Yes, both mysteries are wrapped up nicely.

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