Chat Sematary: A Stephen King Podcast
Episodes
The Monkey
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chat Sematary is back! Drew Dietsch joins host Deanna Chapman to discuss The Monkey, one of a handful of new Stephen King adaptations from 2025. ...
The Finale
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the end of Chat Sematary. I'm joined by Drew Dietsch and Travis Newton to talk about what it was like making this show over the last 5 y...
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023)
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, which is now streaming on Paramount+.Intro music by Robert Brucky Bruckmayer...
Richard Chizmar
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author Richard Chizmar joins the podcast to talk about Becoming the Boogeyman and what it was like to work with Stephen King on the Gwendy trilogy. G...
The Making of Creepshow 2
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Lee Karr's The Making of Creepshow 2. Grab a copy of the book here. Follow Drew Dietsch on Twitter an...
Children of the Corn (2023)
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to take on the task of discussing Children of the Corn. Yeah, they did release yet another one in the year 2023....
The Boogeyman (2023)
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Rice and Deanna Chapman discuss The Boogeyman, directed by Rob Savage. Follow Becky Rice on Letterboxd, Twitter, and Instagram.Follow Deanna Cha...
Creating Stephen King Content with Dave Musson
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Musson joins the podcast to discuss his Stephen King quiz book, being a YouTuber, and much more!Buy a copy of The Ultimate Stephen King Quiz Book...
Creepshows
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshows by Stephen Jones. We talk about why this books was helpful throughout this podcast, what som...
Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022)
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Rice returns to the podcast to chat about the Netflix adaptation of Mr. Harrigan's Phone. We talk about why the movie didn't quite hit for us,...
Fairy Tale (2022)
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Newton returns to the podcast to talk about Fairy Tale. We dive into Stephen King's character work, the various settings, and more. Spoiler dis...
Pennywise: The Story of IT
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Divincenzo returns to the podcast to discuss Pennywise: The Story of IT. The documentary dives into the 1990 mini-series. Watch Pennywise: The St...
Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow. We dive into what the documentary covers, who is notably missin...
Paperbacks From Hell
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Newton joins the podcast to discuss Paperbacks From Hell by Grady Hendrix. We talk about the format of the book, what it did to our TBR lists, ...
Firestarter (2022) with Take Me To Your Reader
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're shaking things up a little. Deanna Chapman joined Take Me To Your Reader for a crossover episode on the new Firestarter movie. We talk ab...
Creepshow: The Cursed
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Cursed by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Green Mountain Monster" ...
Creepshow: The Taker
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Creepshow: The Taker by Elley Cooper. This YA novel contains two stories, "The Taker" and "Pretty Polly....
Nightmares in the Sky
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Stephen King wrote an essay on gargoyles for a coffee table book? If you didn't, now you do! Bryant Burnette joins the podcast to di...
The Woman in the Room
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch and Deanna Chapman discuss Frank Darabont's short film The Woman in the Room. We dive into Darabont's love of Stephen King, how this comp...
On Writing
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch returns for a discussion about Stephen King's On Writing. We run through some of the lessons we've learned through the book, why it reson...
Gwendy's Final Task
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the third entry in Gwendy Peterson's story. Panda Hatton returns to discuss Gwendy's Final Task by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar. We ...
A Little Podcast Update
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey all! I just wanted to drop a quick update into the feed so you all know what to expect next from the podcast. Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and...
Coming Up: Firestarter and Salem's Lot
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kt Schaefer and Deanna Chapman discuss Stephen King's upcoming 2022 adaptations, Firestarter and Salem's Lot. Firestarter trailerFollow Kt Schaefer on...
It's Q&A Time!
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that I am temporarily caught up, I wanted to take some time to answer questions from the listeners. Thank you to my Patreon supporters and Twitter...
Gwendy's Magic Feather (2019)
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Panda Hatton returns to the podcast for a quick discussion about Gwendy's Magic Feather. We dive into how well this book held down the fort while we w...
Chapelwaite (2021)
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sadie Hartmann, co-owner of Night Worms, joins the podcast to discuss Chapelwaite, the adaptation based on Stephen King's short story "Jerusalem's Lot...
Billy Summers (2021)
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Vlaz returns to the podcast to discuss Stephen King's 2021 novel Billy Summers. We chat about how much time is spent waiting, the pacing pickin...
Lisey's Story (2021)
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster and film critic Kt Schaefer joins the podcast to discuss Lisey's Story. We dive into the pacing of the show, how closely it follows the boo...
Later (2021)
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Krossland Shaw, the co-host of Words and Whiskey, joins Deanna Chapman to discuss Stephen King's Later. We dive into the connections to King's unive...
The Stand (2020)
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Film critic and podcaster Kt Schaefer joins Deanna Chapman to discuss the 2020 miniseries The Stand. We chat about how good the cast is, the use of a ...
If It Bleeds (2020)
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Rice joins the podcast to dive into the four stories within If It Bleeds. We discuss why the stories are hard to remember, even after reading th...
The Outsider S1 (2020)
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Mora joins the podcast for a discussion on the first season of The Outsider. We dive into the cast, how the show differs from the book, and more....
Doctor Sleep (2019)
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Hunter and Reneé Hunter Vasquez from The Pod Mortem join the podcast for a fun discussion on Doctor Sleep. We dive into the cast, Mike Flanag...
Castle Rock Season 2 (2019)
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Turo joins the podcast for a discussion on the second season of Castle Rock. We dive into how Salem's Lot and Castle Rock converge, the use of A...
In The Tall Grass (2019)
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss In The Tall Grass. This time, we shake things up and talk about both the story and the movie adaptation...
Mr. Mercedes S3 (2019)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Mesnard returns to discuss season 3 of Mr. Mercedes. We talk about how the story differs from the book, the cast additions, the pacing, and mu...
The Institute (2019)
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Di Girolamo joins the podcast for a fun discussion about The Institute. Join us as we chat about Stephen King's portrayal of kids, what elements...
It Chapter 2 (2019)
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zena Dixon joins the podcast for a fun discussion about It Chapter 2. We dive into the cast, how things changed from the first movie, balancing the ad...
Pet Sematary (2019)
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brad C. Hodson returns to the podcast for a discussion on 2019's Pet Sematary. We chat about the cast, the cinematography, where the movie fell shor...
Elevation (2018)
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katey from I Hope You Suffer joins the podcast to discuss Elevation. We dive into the characters, returning to Castle Rock, and more.Elevation - Steph...
Mr. Mercedes S2 (2018)
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Mesnard returns to the podcast for a discussion on the second season of Mr. Mercedes. We dive into why the show skips around in comparison to th...
Castle Rock S1 (2018)
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Davis returns to the podcast to discuss the first season of Castle Rock. We dive into the references to specific Stephen King works, the casti...
The Outsider (2018)
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast for a fun discussion on Stephen King's 2018 novel The Outsider. We dive into the characters, how King makes use of ...
1922 (2017)
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss the 2017 adaptation of 1922. We chat about the cast, the brutality of the story, and more.1922 - Stephen...
Gerald's Game (2017)
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reneé Hunter Vasquez joins the podcast to discuss Gerald's Game. We discuss the psychological trauma that Jessie goes through, the cast, the hand sce...
Sleeping Beauties (2017)
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Turo joins the podcast to discuss Sleeping Beauties, which Stephen King co-wrote with his son Owen King. ★ Support this podcast on Patreo...
It (2017)
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prince Jackson joins the podcast to discuss It. We dive into how the movie makes changes from the book, how well it holds up, why we ended up loving...
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Journey Begins
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a bonus episode from Patreon! Julia Marchese joins to discuss The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Journey Begins. If you want more comic book...
Mr. Mercedes S1 (2017)
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Mesnard joins the podcast to discuss the first season of Mr. Mercedes, which follows the book of the same name. We dive into the cast, how the s...
The Dark Tower (2017)
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brad C. Hodson joins the podcast to discuss The Dark Tower. We dive into the cast, why the movie didn't work for us, and more. The Dark Tower - Steph...
The Mist (2017)
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Tender joins the podcast to discuss The Mist. The show originally aired on Spike TV in 2017. We dive into the cast, how the show differs from t...
Gwendy's Button Box (2017)
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panda Hatton joins the podcast to discuss Gwendy's Button Box, which Stephen King co-wrote with Richard Chizmar. Gwendy's Button Box - Stephen King W...
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born (2007)
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nat Brehmer joins me for a new bonus episode! We dive into the first Dark Tower comic, The Gunslinger Born. We have a fun discussion on how this forma...
Cell (2016)
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brad C. Hodson returns to the podcast for a discussion on the Cell adaptation. We talk about why we didn't enjoy the movie, what could have been hand...
End of Watch (2016)
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim C joins the podcast to discuss End of Watch, the final novel in the Bill Hodges trilogy.End of Watch - Stephen King WikiCheck out The Year of Unde...
11.22.63 (2016)
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Mathews returns to the podcast to discuss 11.22.63, which premiered on Hulu in 2016. We discuss some of the major differences from the book, the ...
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams (2015)
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marina Garrido joins the podcast to discuss our overall thoughts on The Bazaar of Bad Dreams and what some of our favorite stories are from the coll...
Finders Keepers (2015)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Mesnard returns to the podcast to discuss Stephen King's 2015 novel Finders Keepers. We discuss how this works as a second entry into the Bill H...
Revival (2014)
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nat Brehmer joins the podcast to discuss Revival. Revival - Stephen King WikiFollow Nat Brehmer on Twitter.Follow Deanna Chapman on Twitter and Inst...
Big Driver (2014)
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch joins the podcast to dive into the Lifetime adaptation of Big Driver. We discuss the cast, how TV movies improved over the years, and mor...
Mercy (2014)
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Davis joins the podcast to discuss Mercy, which is loosely based on Stephen King's short story "Gramma." Mercy - WikipediaFollow James Davis on...
A Good Marriage (2014)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Panda Hatton joins the podcast to discuss the 2014 adaptation of A Good Marriage. We discuss the cast, the differences from the novella, and more.A ...
Mr. Mercedes (2014)
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Tracy joins the podcast to discuss Mr. Mercedes. We dive into how well Stephen King writes the characters, how the story feels more grounded t...
Carrie (2013)
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Weagly joins the podcast to discuss the 2013 adaptation of Carrie. We talk about the cast, whether or not we needed another remake, and more.Carr...
Doctor Sleep (2013)
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Morrison joins the podcast to discuss Doctor Sleep, Stephen King's sequel to The Shining. We dive into the character work, the story, and more.Doc...
The Dark Man (2013)
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bryant Burnette returns to the podcast for a quick discussion about Stephen King's poem "The Dark Man."The Dark Man - Stephen King WikiFollow Bryant B...
Under the Dome (2013)
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to chat about Under the Dome. We give our thoughts on all three seasons, what the show could have done better, and ...
Joyland (2013)
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Sykes joins the podcast to discuss Joyland. It's Stephen King's second entry in the Hard Case Crime novels. We dive into the story, King's abi...
The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole (2012)
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Kovach returns for a chat about The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole. We dive into the fact that this is a story within a story, the low...
Bag of Bones (2011)
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katey from I Hope You Suffer Podcast joins to discuss the 2011 miniseries, Bag of Bones. We discuss the cast, Mick Garris's work, the differences from...
11/22/63 (2011)
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn Adams joins the podcast to discuss 11/22/63. We dive into the characters, the two time periods, and much more.11/22/63 - Stephen King WikiFollow ...
Full Dark, No Stars (2010)
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Newton joins the podcast to discuss Full Dark, No Stars, which contains 4 novellas. Full Dark, No Stars - Stephen King WikiFollow Travis Newto...
Dolan's Cadillac (2010)
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Murjani Rawls returns to break down Dolan's Cadillac and why the movie should have been much shorter than it was. Dolan's Cadillac - Stephen King Wi...
Under the Dome (2009)
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss the 2009 novel, Under the Dome. We dive into the characters, the story, how well King writes about tow...
Just After Sunset (2008)
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Freeman returns to the podcast to discuss Just After Sunset. The short story collection includes "The Cat From Hell," "Willa," "N.," and 10 o...
Duma Key (2008)
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Jaramillo joins the podcast to chat about Duma Key. We dive into the characters, why this feels like an underrated King book, and more.Duma K...
The Mist (2007)
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Ewing and Drew Dietsch join the podcast to discuss The Mist. We dive into the creature designs, the fantastic cast, the military presence in the ...
No Smoking (2007)
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Rice joins the podcast to discuss No Smoking. We discuss how loose of an adaptation it is, why it didn't work for us as a whole, and more.No S...
1408 (2007)
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Yaniz Jr. joins to discuss 1408 starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. We dive into the small cast, the story, the visual elements, and ...
Blaze (2007)
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brad C. Hodson returns to the podcast to discuss Blaze, one of the novels that Stephen King wrote under the pen name Richard Bachman. Links:Blaze - S...
Lisey's Story (2006)
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss Lisey's Story. We dive into the characters, how the story is similar to some other King books, and more....
The Science of Stephen King
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a Stephen King fan, you should check out The Science of Stephen King by Meg Hafdalh and Kelly Florence.The Science of Stephen King - Books...
Nightmares & Dreamscapes (2006)
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vita Ayala returns to the podcast for a fun discussion about all 8 episodes of Nightmares & Dreamscapes, which aired on TNT in 2006. Nightmares &...
Desperation (2006)
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kt Schaefer returns to the podcast to discuss the 2006 adaptation of Desperation. We dive into the budget cut, the cast, and more!Desperation - Steph...
Cell (2006)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vita Ayala joins the podcast to discuss King's 2006 novel, Cell. We dive into where this story drew inspiration from, how we felt about the characte...
The Mangler Reborn (2005)
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dietsch returns to the podcast to discuss The Mangler Reborn. We talk about the low budget look, whether or not we think there will be more movie...
The Colorado Kid
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Koenig returns to the podcast to discuss The Colorado Kid. We dive into the story, talk a little about Haven, and more. Check out The Constant ...
Riding the Bullet (2004)
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nat Brehmer joins the podcast to discuss Riding the Bullet. We talk about Mick Garris and his relationship to King adaptations, the cast, the pacing, ...
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower (2004)
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deanna is joined by Terry Mesnard to discuss The Dark Tower, which is the 7th book in the series. We dive into the characters who appear from other s...
Salem's Lot (2004)
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brad C. Hodson joins the podcast to discuss the 2004 adaptation of Salem's Lot. We dive into the cast, the visual effects, the story, and more. Links:...
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah (2004)
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Kovach returns to discuss The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah. We dive into the character work that Stephen King does, where the story goes, a...
Secret Window (2004)
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Vlastnik joins the podcast to discuss Secret Window. We discuss the cast, how well the story plays out, and more.Links:Secret Window - Stephen Ki...
Kingdom Hospital (2004)
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've hit episode 100! Kt Schaefer returns to discuss Kingdom Hospital. We dive into the cast, how the story works overall, and more. Links:Kingdom Ho...
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla (2003)
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Kovach returns to discuss The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla. We dive into the new characters, the pacing, and more. The Dark Tower V: Wolves...
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003)
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bryant Burnette joins the podcast to discuss The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer. We talk about the cast, how this works as a prequel to Rose Red, and more.Li...
Dreamcatcher (2003)
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Mathews returns to discuss the 2003 movie Dreamcatcher. We discuss how the cast didn't live up to expectations, why the story might not work well ...
Carrie (2002)
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Newby joins the podcast to discuss the 2002 Carrie TV movie. We dive into the cast, what worked, what we didn't like, and more. Links:Carrie -...
From A Buick 8 (2002)
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Newton returns to the podcast to discuss From A Buick 8. We talk about the characters, why this is a tough book to adapt, and more.Links:From A...
The Dead Zone (2002)
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Koenig returns to the podcast to discuss The Dead Zone. We talk about the length of the series, what some of our favorite moments were, and more...
Everything's Eventual (2002)
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Freeman returns to the podcast to discuss Everything's Eventual. We discuss the stories that received adaptations, which ones have a connection...