Stephen Kingcast

New Episode-Trucks (1997)

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

1997 was a prolific year for Stephen King. Not only did he publish Wizard and Glass, but the television world also saw adaptations of The Shining, "Ch...

Announcement Episode

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, everyone! I just wanted to keep you all in the loop with a big announcement regarding this podcast! 

New Episode-The Storm of the Century (1999)

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, with a new introduction, I talk about the strength of this story and my disappointment that it wasn't a novel first as well as the im...

New Episode-Stephen King's The Shining (ABC, 1997)

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the Spring of '97, King once more partnered with director Mick Garris to fulfill his dream of bringing a more faithful adaptation of his novel The...

New Episode-Mick Garris' Quicksilver Highway (1997)

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 1997, Mick Garris stepped back behind the camera to launch what he'd hoped would be an ongoing anthology horror show on FOX. Capitalizing off the s...

Episode 293-The Langoliers (ABC TV Mini Series)

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This was a fun one to revisit. The movie is atrocious, but it's a fun romp!  As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King,...

Episode 291-Mick Garris' The Stand, Part 2

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As always, if you have any thoughts on anything related to Stephen King, write into [email protected] Follow on Bluesky, Facebook, Tik Tok and...

Episode 290-Mick Garris' The Stand (ABC Mini Series)

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 1994, Mick Garris had the unenviable task of bringing one of King's most beloved novels to life on ABC.  People tuned in to watch it, and it certa...

New Episode-The Tommyknockers (ABC TV Mini Series)

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let's travel back to a simpler time, to 1993 when TV mini series were safe, the visuals were soft, floral printed and rustic locations where overlayed...

Episode 78-It (ABC TV Movie)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review the classic ABC TV mini series and begin by placing it within the context of the more recent interpretation of the material ...

Episode 65: Osgood Perkins' The Monkey (2025)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

New Episode-Stephen King's The Golden Years (1990)

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At long last, your greatly demanded requests for me to review Stephen King's The Golden Years has been granted! What? What do you mean you don't know ...

Episode 289-IT, The ABC TV Mini Series (1990)

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review the classic ABC TV mini series and begin by placing it within the context of the more recent interpretation of the material ...

New Episode-Tobe Hooper's Salem Lot (1979)

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast. As I continue to explore King's adapted televised works, I re-examine the seminal 1979 Salem's Lot two part TV ...

Announcement

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone! Here is an announcement regarding the status of the Stephen Kingcast.  From upcoming episodes, to the re-organization of old episode...

Episode 288-The Monkey (2025)

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Episode 287-What Would YOU Do With Welcome To Derry?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Now this is a much different episode than normal. In it, I explore different ways the creatives could have approached how to tell a story set in the w...

Episode 297-You Like It Darker

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back because HE'S back with a new collection of short stories. I review each one of them and rank them in order of appreciation. Grab a flashlight...

Episode 296-Holly

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Christmas Miracle! I'm back to talk about King's later book, Holly. Enjoy! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instag...

Episode 295-Gwendy's Final Task

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! In this week's final episode, I discuss the nature of fan service, give my thoughts on the totality of Gwendy's Final Task, an...

Episode 294-Fairy Tale

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is, everyone! I'm so happy to dive into the Well of the Worlds to give you my review of Stephen King's latest!  It's a wonderful story about ...

Episode 291-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published on July 17, 2020, I provided a number of book recommendations to help get everyone through the pandemic. Original description: "...

Episode 292-Later

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here's my review of Later! A boy who can speak to the dead.  A killer from beyond the grave.  And the return of Ritual of CHUD.  What's not to love...

Episode 271-If It Bleeds

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back for another analysis of a brand spankin' new Stephen King publication, this time the 2020 novella collection If It Bleeds.  Please write...

Episode 267-The Institute

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week, I discuss the recent trailer for The Outsider, preview Castle Rock season 2, discuss my thoughts on The Stand casting, quickl...

Episode 283-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Please note that this was originally published on June 25, 2019.  Original description: "I'm alive! For real! And I'm back to give my thoughts on th...

Episode 282-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Please note that this was originally published on February 18, 2019. Hello all! Welcome to this week's episode. I have a big announcement to drop. But...

Episode 281-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 2

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! In this easy, breezy ep, I turn my thoughts towards episode 2 of Castle Rock, Season 2. As always, write in at [email protected]...

Episode 280-Castle Rock, Season 2, Episode 1

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I heard there was a new season of a Stephen King show floating about the world. I wanted to talk about it! As always, write in at stephenkingcast@yaho...

Episode 279-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 10

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are at the conclusion of Castle Rock? Did it live up to expectations? What did it all mean? What were Thomason and Shaw playing at this entire...

Episode 278-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 9

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are other worlds than these. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organi...

Episode 277-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 8

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Things have begun to spiral out of control within this sleepy little berg. Thankfully that makes for thrilling television! As always, write in at step...

Episode 276-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 7

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your tissues. You're going to need them. Sometimes an episode comes along that cements a show in history.  This is that episode.  This is that ...

Episode 275-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 6

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oooooh, boy, this show is getting good, guys! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. ...

Episode 274-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 5

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! In this week, I talk about the recent news regarding Castle Rock season 2, dive into some e-mails and review episode 5!  As ...

Episode 273-Castle Rock Interview With Showrunner, Dustin Thomason

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode, co-creator and co-showrunner of Castle Rock, Dustin Thomason and I talk about all things Stephen King, the origins of Ca...

Episode 272-Castle Rock, Season 1, Episode 4

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"You had my curiousity, but now you have my attention." These words were uttered in the movie Django Unchained, but they sum up how I feel with Castle...

Episode 271-Castle Rock Season 1, Episodes 2-3

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! Here are all my thoughts on Castle Rock's second and third episodes. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow m...

Episode 270-Castle Rock Season 1, Episode 1

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, or should I say, welcome home to Stephen King's most celebrated town, the one and only Castle Rock. We've all been waiting for this mome...

Episode 265-Elevation

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a jammed packed episode in which I give my general thoughts on The Haunting of Hill House, my review of the Pet Sematary trailer and a deeper loo...

Episode 269-Castle Rock

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I prepare for Castle Rock. Let's get excited, everyone! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik ...

Episode 267-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Please note that this episode originally aired on July 17, 2018.  Here is the original description: "Welcome back, everyone! A listener recently aske...

Episode 266-The Outsider, Season 1, Episode 10

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I'm here to discuss the final episodes of HBO's adaptation of The Outsider. 

Episode 259-The Outsider

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! Last week, King released his newest novel, The Outsider! Part crime-fiction, part supernatural, it's a great blend of the genr...

Episode 260-The Ending of The Outsider

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Outsider! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook...

Episode 260-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, originally released on April 3, 2018, I read some listener e-mail and discuss the (at the time) Stephen King news. As always, write ...

Episode 259-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, originally published on February 18, 2018, I examine the (at the time) current Stephen King news:  As always, write in at stephenkin...

Episode 258-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, originally published on May 3, 2017, I analyze the first trailer for The Dark Tower.  As always, write in at stephenkingcast@y...

Episode 261-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Please note that this episode was originally released on May, 13, 2018. From the original description: "Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I br...

Episode 257-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Please note that this episode originally aired on April 1, 2017. In it, I geek out about the first trailer to the upcoming It adaptation.  As alway...

Episode 256-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Please note that this episode originally aired on March 19, 2017. It focuses primarily on the release of the Dark Tower movie poster and other Stephen...

Episode 255-Gwendy's Button Box

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I present my review of King and Chizmar's collaboration, a return to your favorite small town (with an appearance from your favorite ...

Episode 254-Sleeping Beauties

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone!  I'm sorry about the unexpected hiatus, but I'm back to review King and King's collaboration, the timely Sleeping Beauties. ...

Episode 248-Mr. Mercedes, Episodes 7-10

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Bluesky. Stay organized and up to date with all things ...

Episode 246-Mr. Mercedes Episodes 3-6

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I continue to examine the television adaptation of Mr. Mercedes, reviewing episodes 3-6.  Enjoy! I know I did! As always, write in a...

Episode 245-Mr. Mercedes Episode 1-2

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I have long been on record as a critic of King's Mr. Mercedes trilogy.  So when I heard that David E. Kelly was making a television based on this pro...

Episode 244-End of Watch

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone!  As you know, earlier this month, Stephen King concluded his Mercedes Killer trilogy with End of Watch.  As promised, I'm he...

Episode 244-Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Note: This is a bonus episode originally published on July 15, 2016. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok,...

Episode 243: Bonus Episode

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published on April 30, 2016, this is a bonus episode that includes Apple Podcast reviews, listener e-mails, Stephen King news and an (at th...

Episode 242-Bazaar of Bad Dreams

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review the stellar new collection of short stories, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams. Which stories stand out? Which ones fall flat? Do any...

Episode 240-Finder's Keepers

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How does King's follow up to Mr. Mercedes hold up? Find out this week in the Stephen Kingcast! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow...

Episode 239-The Ending of Revival

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's alive! It's alive! This podcast is alive, and it's here to talk about the ending to one of King's latest, the 2014 release of Revival. Let me kno...

Episode 238-Revival

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Stephen King released his electric newest novel, Revival! Check out this week's review to hear my thoughts! As always,...

Episode 236-Mr. Mercedes

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The question we should be asking ourselves with Mr. Mercedes is, "Is King playing a metatextual game with us when presenting the character of Brady or...

Episode 237-The Ending of Mr. Mercedes

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Mr. Mercedes! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook...

Episode 235-Mike Flanagan's Dr. Sleep (2019)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a week late, but better late than never! Here are all my thoughts on Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep!  For additional thoughts on Doctor Sleep, mak...

Episode 234-The Ending of Doctor Sleep

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone! With this episode, I talk about how King concludes not only Doctor Sleep, but The Shining as well. As always, write in at stephenking...

Episode 233-Doctor Sleep

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Doctor Sleep, King returns to the world he immortalized in the pages of The Shining.   Dipping back to popular wells is always a tricky decision...

Episode 231-Joyland

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2013, Stephen King released a wonderful little book about the first steps into adulthood, heartbreak, love, friendship and carnies set against the ...

Episode 232-The Ending of Joyland

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Joyland! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and ...

Episode 230-The Wind Through The Keyhole

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I don't think any of us expected a return to Mid-World, but I'm not complaining!  Though the journey might be over, All-World is a large and mysterio...

Episode 229-11/22/63 Episode 8

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review the final episode of Hulu's 11/22/63. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Face...

Episode 228-11/22/63 Episode 7

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review the seventh episode of Hulu's 11/22/63. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Fa...

Episode 227-11/22/63 Episode 6

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review the sixth episode of Hulu's 11/22/63. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Face...

Episode 226-11/22/63 Episode 5

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review the fifth episode of Hulu's 11/22/63. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Face...

Episode 225-11/22/63 Episode 4

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review the fourth episode of Hulu's 11/22/63. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Fac...

Episode 224-11/22/63 Episode 3

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review the third episode of Hulu's 11/22/63. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Face...

Episode 220-11/22/63

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get your tissues ready for this one, guys.   11/22/63 was a major surprise to anyone thinking they were going to get a novel JUST about time travel a...

Episode 221-The Ending of 11/22/63

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of 11/22/63! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and...

Episode 219-Zak Hilditch's 1922 (2017)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! Last night, 1922 dropped on Netflix, and I'm back again to give all my thoughts on King's latest adaptation.  As always, writ...

Episode 217-Peter Askin's A Good Marriage (2014)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yikes.

Episode 216-Full Dark, No Stars

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I look at King's deliciously dark collection of novellas, Full Dark, No Stars.  How does it fare to his previous works?  Fin...

Episode 215-Under the Dome Ending

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Let's talk about the universally maligned ending to Under the Dome. Does it deserve the critical reputation that it's garnered since its...

Episode 214-Under The Dome

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's review, I examine what very well be one of King's greatest of all time, Under the Dome.  Not to be confused with the CBS series, or th...

Episode 213-Just After Sunset (Part Two)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! In this week, I share all my thoughts on the remaining short stories from Just After Sunset! As always, write in at stephenkin...

Episode 212-Just After Sunset (Part One)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week of The Stephen Kingcast, I take a look at King's short story collection, Just After Sunset, which might include his greatest short story ...

Episode 210-Duma Key

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just recently, I examined a novel that King claims is his best, a claim that I strongly disagree with.   However, it does serve as half of an effecti...

Episode 211-The Ending of Duma Key

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Duma Key! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and...

Episode 206-The Ending of Lisey's Story

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Lisey's Story! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Faceboo...

Episode 205-Lisey's Story

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Lisey's Story, King published what he calls his best novel. That's a bold statement to make.   While one can certainly see why it would be his m...

Episode 266-The Outsider, Episode 10

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I look back on the conclusion to HBO's adaptation of The Outsider.  As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok...

Episode 204-Tod Williams' Cell (2016)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The novel Cell is an interesting zombie tale that takes your cellphone and turns it into the most dangerous object ever put in human hands (sadly, yo...

Episode 202-Cell

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Cell, critics claimed this was Stephen King's return to horror. What we have certainly sounds like classic King: an every day object/concept spu...

Episode 203-The Ending of Cell

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of Cell! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook and Blu...

Episode 201-The Colorado Kid

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well here it is! After many requests, I'm finally giving you my thoughts on The Colorado Kid! Enjoy! As always, write in at [email protected] ...

Episode 199-Nikolaj Arcel's The Dark Tower (2017)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After all these years.  After all these centuries. . .The Dark Tower (movie).  I have a feeling that my review of The Dark Tower will be more memora...

Episode 194-Bonus: Top 10 Dark Tower Moments

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let's head back to Mid-World and determine the top moments from the Dark Tower saga!

Episode 189-The Dark Tower (Part Two)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With this episode, our journey to The Dark Tower concludes. As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook...

Episode 190-The Ending of The Dark Tower

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here are all my thoughts on the conclusion of The Dark Tower! This is one of the reasons why I wanted to examine the endings to each of his works. Che...

Episode 188-The Dark Tower (Part One)

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen!  In this week's episode, the first of a two part review, I analyze the strengths and weaknesses of King's swan so...