The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken to Mike Flanagan, Thomas Jane, Tananarive Due, Chapo Trap House, Owen Teague, Mick Garris, Mary Lambert, Jerry O’Connell, Wil Wheaton, Joe Bob Briggs, and even King himself.
Suitable for readers both Constant and casual. King says check us out.
Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Music by The Most/Charlie Laurence. Produced by Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn.
Suitable for readers both Constant and casual. King says check us out.
Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Music by The Most/Charlie Laurence. Produced by Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn.
Episodes
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Mar 22, 2019 • 31min
Amy Seimetz on Pet Sematary and Digging Up Her Own Rachel Creed
The Losers' Club talks to actress, writer, producer, director, and editor Amy Seimetz, who stars as Rachel Creed in Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch's Pet Sematary. Together, they discuss childhood superstitions, growing up with Scholastic horror, the understated romance of the ghastly horror novel, and which King tale she'd love to adapt herself. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 15, 2019 • 59min
Joe Bob Briggs on Why Stephen King Will Never Die
The one and only Joe Bob Briggs joins the Losers in Austin, Texas during South by Southwest. Together, they discuss his big return to Shudder, the blockbuster state of horror, and, naturally, all things involving Stephen King. The legendary host offers his two cents on the "best" worst King movies, shares some hilarious anecdotes behind Mick Garris' The Stand, and explains why his King's stories will never truly die. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 8, 2019 • 31min
The Losers Head to Austin!
In this small and brief episode, Losers Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn join fellow Loser Dan Caffrey down in Austin, Texas for this year's South by Southwest Festival. Together, they preview the content you'll be getting in the weeks ahead, but also share some Needful Tweets and roll through Hollywood King. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 22, 2019 • 1h 11min
The Tommyknockers Miniseries
The Losers gather around the television to revisit ABC's 1993 miniseries adaptation of The Tommyknockers. Chapters include: First Introductions, Derry Public Library (6:20), Heroes and Villains (16:00), Nightmares and Dreamscapes (44:00), The Sematary (52:00), Poundcake (58:00), King's Dominion (01:03:00), and Overall Thoughts (01:06:00). Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 15, 2019 • 3h 13min
The Tommyknockers
The Losers head into the woods of Haven to chase the balmy (misleading?) glow of Stephen King's 1987 sci-fi novel The Tommyknockers. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Feb 8, 2019 • 1h 56min
Stephen King's Greatest Couples
The Losers celebrate Valentine's Day with Jack, Wendy, and Christine. They also share some Needful Tweets and visit Hollywood King, where they discuss a glutton's worth of news, from The Stand to Pet Sematary to a new novel by the Master of Horror. Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (5:20), Hollywood King (21:00), Stephen King's Greatest Couples (1:38:00), and Outro (1:53:00) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 25, 2019 • 1h 11min
Stephen King's Most Torturous Injuries
The Losers revisit the broken bones, nasty wounds, and uncompromising fates within King's Dominion. Prior to that, however, they'll share some Needful Tweets and roll on through Hollywood King. Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (5:20), Hollywood King (21:00), Stephen King's Greatest Couples (1:38:00), and Outro (1:53:00) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 18, 2019 • 2h 24min
Rob Reiner's Misery
The Losers head to the Wilkes residence for a viewing of Rob Reiner's 1990 adaptation of Misery. Together, they discuss Kathy Bates' Oscar-winning performance, mull over the what-if castings of Paul Sheldon, and dream up some poundcake. Chapters include: Introduction, Derry Public Library (10:00), Heroes and Villains (38:00), Nightmares and Dreamscapes (1:31:00), The Sematary (1:44:00), Poundcake (1:55:00), King's Dominion (1:55:00), Final Thoughts (2:13:40), Outro (2:19:30) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 11, 2019 • 3h 19min
Misery
The Losers hobble through Stephen King’s icy 1987 novel, Misery. Together, they wrestle with the psychology of Annie Wilkes, debate King's meta-relationship with his readers, and reflect on how the novel says so much about fandom today. Chapters include: Introductions, History/Synopsis/The Hook (27:00), Structure and Format (1:17:00), Heroes and Villains (1:37:00), Misery (2:10:30), The Sematary (2:27:00), Word Processor of the Gods (2:43:00), Poundcake! (2:52:00), King’s Dominion (3:00:00), Overall Thoughts (3:05:30), and Outro (3:15:00) Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | InstagramHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 22, 2018 • 2h 44min
Happy Kingmas 2018 and 100 Episodes
The Losers celebrate 100 episodes with their second annual Kingmas. So, grab some candy canes, pour out some egg nog, and join them as they dive into Needful Tweets, take a quick visit to Hollywood King, and empty out a big ol' Bag of Bones. For a special bonus, Coach Hop singer-songwriter Charlie Honderick tags along and offers an incredible anecdote involving Sai King himself. Chapters include: Intro, Needful Tweets (6:25), Hollywood King (24:30), Bag of Bones (42:35), Interview with Charlie Honderick (2:09:45), and our 100th Outro (2:31:00). Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
