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Mentioned in 8 episodes
The Dead Zone
Book • 1979
The Dead Zone follows Johnny Smith, who after a car accident, falls into a coma lasting nearly five years.
Upon waking, Johnny discovers he has developed the ability to see into the past and future through touch.
He struggles with the burden of his new power, especially when he envisions a disastrous future involving a ruthless politician, Greg Stillson.
Johnny must navigate his new reality, help solve a serial killer case, and ultimately try to prevent a nuclear war.
The novel explores themes of missed opportunity, belief, and the sacrifices one must make to alter the course of events.
Upon waking, Johnny discovers he has developed the ability to see into the past and future through touch.
He struggles with the burden of his new power, especially when he envisions a disastrous future involving a ruthless politician, Greg Stillson.
Johnny must navigate his new reality, help solve a serial killer case, and ultimately try to prevent a nuclear war.
The novel explores themes of missed opportunity, belief, and the sacrifices one must make to alter the course of events.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
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as his favorite book and the work of his favorite writer, Stephen King.


Scott Galloway

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as a Stephen King movie, comparing it to a potential scenario with President Martin Sheen.

Keith Olbermann

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while referencing the movie adaptation starring Christopher Walken.


Alex Jones

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#1055: June 17-18, 2025
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when discussing the paradox of preventive killing.


Rick Dufer

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as one of the Stephen King adaptations that grabbed him early.

Mike Flanagan

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Jesse Armstrong, writer
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when making a comparison with a scene from the movie.

Keith Olbermann

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Mentioned during a discussion of Stephen King's filmography and the adaptation of his work.

Christine with Scott Wampler & Eric Vespe
Adaptation de Stephen King, Dead Zone, raconte l'histoire de quelqu'un qui est frappé du don de prescience.

Discordia épisode 93 : Le Point sur l'Horreur - 1984
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as a show ![undefined]()

worked on.

Kelton Reid

Christina Lynch

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as a book that shares characters with Cujo, enhancing the reading experience when read in order.


Eric Vespy

179: Survivor Type with Joe Lo Truglio



