Stephen Kingcast

Episode Fifty Six-Silver Bullet

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Because Cycle of the Werewolf was such a short episode, I decided to release my review of Stephen King's Silver Bullet a week early! So there you go, ...

Episode Fifty Five-Cycle of the Werewolf

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review Stephen King's quasi-calendar collaboration with artist extraordinaire, Bernie Wrightson: Cycle of the Werewolf! It's a fun ...

Episode 54-Kolsch and Widmyer's Pet Sematary (2019)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I read listener e-mail, iTunes reviews, share some Stephen King news and conclude with an in-depth review of the new Pet Sematary fil...

Episode Fifty Three-Mary Lambert's Pet Sematary (1989)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we find out if "dead is better" when I review the Pet Sematary movie! As always, write in at [email protected] Follow me on Instagr...

Episode Fifty Two-The Ending of Pet Sematary

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As endings go, this one is BLEAK! So let's debate whether bleak=good on this installment as I continue to examine the conclusions of King's books to d...

Episode Fifty One-Pet Sematary

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, I take a look at Stephen King's examination on death and its impact on the living, Pet Sematary. As alw...

Episode Fifty-John Carpenter's Christine (1983)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast,the man who brought you Michael Myers takes King's baby out for a spin. Does he bring it back in one pie...

Episode Forty Nine-The Ending of Christine

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hop on in and take this episode for a spin. Let's see how we feel about the ending to Christine! As always, write in at [email protected] Foll...

Episode Forty Eight-Christine

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Stephen Kingcast, I examine King's first time behind the wheel of an evil car. In later years, he'll revisit the atrocit...

Episode Forty Seven-Rob Reiner's Stand By Me (1986)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss the pop cultural impact that Rob Reiner had on the audience perception of Stephen King along with a review of his 1986 clas...

Episode Forty Six-The Body

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I continue my examination of Stephen King's Different Seasons, focusing on one of Stephen King's most enduring and beloved sto...

Episode Forty Five-Bryan Singer's Apt Pupil (1998)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's review, I examine Bryan Singer's post-The Usual Suspects/pre-X-Men project, the adaptation of Stephen King's short story, Apt Pupil. If...

Episode Forty Four-Apt Pupil

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's review, I continue our six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, with the story: "Apt Pupil."  De...

Episode Forty Three-Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week's edition examine's Frank Darabont's classic film, The Shawshank Redemption. Since it's release, it has become a beloved movie for the audie...

Episode Forty Two-Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's review, I begin a six-week journey through Stephen King's novella collection: Different Seasons, beginning with the first story: "Rita ...

Episode Forty One-The Ending of the Gunslinger

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week, I discuss the conclusion of The Gunslinger, read some e-mails and give some recommendations to everyone.  As always, write i...

Episode Forty-The Gunslinger (Part Two)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I continue my analysis of Stephen King's first entry into the world The Dark Tower, The Gunslinger.  Last week, in Part One, ...

Episode Thirty Nine-The Gunslinger (Part One)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed."  With those words, a 19 year-old Stephen King embarked upon a decades-spannin...

Episode Thirty Eight-Lewis Teague's Cujo (1983)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's review of the Stephen Kingcast, we launch into a review of the adaptation of Cujo! Is it as brutally depressing as the novel? Find out!...

Episode Thirty Seven-The Ending of Cujo

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! Cujo. . .good ending? Bad ending? Do I like it? Do I not? Find out this week! As always, write in at [email protected]...

Episode Thirty Six-Cujo

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's Jaws meets Old Yeller in this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast! This week, I review the tale of man's best friend gone bad: Cujo. As always...

Episode Thirty Three-The Ending of Firestarter

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week, I review the conclusion of Firestarter. If you have any thoughts, write in at [email protected]

Episode Thirty Four-Mark L. Lester's Firestarter (1984)

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review the adaptation of King's classic, Firestarter. Can the movie hold a torch to the book? Find o...

Episode Thirty Two-Firestarter

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's edition of the Stephen Kingcast, I review Stephen King's suspenseful sci-fi, action, thriller Firestarter! As always, write in at steph...

Episode 286-The Running Man (1987) Re-Release With New Introduction

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since the release of my original review of 1987's The Running Man, a lot has happened in our world and in our governmental system. In this re-release,...

Bonus Episode-Stranger Things Finale

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Upside Down. Many years ago, I reviewed the first season of Stranger Things, and now that cultural phenomenon has wrapped, I thoug...

Episode 285-The Running Man (2025)

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone. In this episode, I touch upon the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Running Man. Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell,...

Episode 187-The Ending of Song of Susannah

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 284-Horror Recommendations

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 283-It: Welcome to Derry Episodes 7 and 8

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Stephen Kingcast. I touch upon the final two episodes of the first season of the smash hit, It: Welcome To Derr...

Episode 282-Rob Reiner and Stand By Me

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss the pop cultural impact that Rob Reiner had on the audience perception of Stephen King along with a review of his 1986 clas...

Episode 281-The Life of Chuck (2024)

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We contain multitudes. It's a beautiful message, wonderfully explored by Mike Flanagan in his latest adaptation of a King story. For all of my thought...

Episode 280-It: Welcome to Derry Episodes 4-6

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm jumping back into the sewers to splash around with episodes 4-6 of HBO's It: Welcome to Derry. Write in with all of your thoughts to stephenkingca...

Episode 279-The Long Walk (2025)

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I break down the reason it's worth hooking up some headphones and taking a stroll with The Long Walk. Write into stephenkingcast@y...

Episode 278-King Sorrow

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone! I'm back again to tell you all of the reasons why you should stop listening to this podcast and read Joe Hill's latest novel, King So...

Episode 277-It: Welcome To Derry

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone! I'm here to talk about my thoughts on the first three episode of It: Welcome to Derry. 

Episode 276-The End of The World As We Know It

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I explore the new anthology based on the The Stand. 

Episode 275-Never Flinch

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don't Flinch! My review is here! Please write into [email protected] for any thoughts on this book or any Stephen King related content!

Episode 274-Stephen King News Roundup and Salem's Lot (2024) Review

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone! Happy New Year! In this episode, I look ahead to some 2025 goodies and conclude with a review of the 2024 remake of Salem's Lot. 

Episode 273-Baby's First Horror Story

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone and Happy Holidays! I'm back to share 4 wonderful spooky cartoons that you can watch as a family!

Episode 272-You Like It Darker

09 Jun 2024

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 271-Chapelwaite, Episode 1

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I switch gears and pivot away from the endings to review Chapelwaite? Why? Why not! 

Episode 270-Holly

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Christmas Miracle! I'm back to talk about King's later book, Holly. Enjoy!

Episode 269-The Ending to Revival

05 Aug 2023

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 269-The Ending to Mr. Mercedes

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ugh. Mr Mercedes again.    If you have any thoughts, write into [email protected]

Episode 268-The Ending To Doctor Sleep

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone! With this episode, I talk about how King concludes not only Doctor Sleep, but The Shining as well. If you have any thoughts, write in...

Episode 267-The Ending to Joyland

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! Let's talk about the ending to Joyland. If you have any thoughts, write into [email protected]

Episode 266-The Ending of 11/22/63

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast! Today, we talk about what is possibly King's greatest ending, the one that concludes his time traveling opus, 11...

Episode 265-Under the Dome Ending

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Let's talk about the universally maligned ending to Under the Dome. How does it stack up? Let's find out!

Episode 264-Fairy Tale

09 Oct 2022

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! 

Episode 263-The Ending of Duma Key

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Once again I bang the drum of Duma Key in the hopes that its echoes reach Mike Flanagan's ears and he decides to pursue an adaptation of...

Episode 262-The Ending of Lisey’s Story

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Here I am go talk about the ending to Lisey's Story! 

Episode 261-The Ending of Cell

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey you, put that phone down and listen to this podcast. Unless you're listening to the podcast on your phone. Then by all means keep your phone!

Episode 260-The Colorado Kid

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well here it is! After many requests, I'm finally giving you my thoughts on The Colorado Kid! Enjoy!

Episode 259-The Ending to the Dark Tower

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cry off if you don't want to talk about the ending of The Dark Tower!

Episode 258-Gwendy’s Final Task + The Ending of Gwendy’s Final Task

07 Mar 2022

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 257-The Ending of The Song Of Susannah

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Here I discuss the ending(?) to the Song of Susannah. 

Episode 256-The Ending of Wolves of the Calla

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Come, come, come-alla! Let's talk about the ending of Wolves of the Calla!

Episode 255-The Ending of From a Buick 8 and Billy Summers

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What? I'm back? Where did I go? How have you been? I'm back this week to examine the ending of From A Buick 8 as well as give my (brief) thoughts on B...

Episode 254-Black House

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast! Today we discuss the ending of Black House!

Episode 253-The Ending of Dreamcatcher

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Today, let's talk about (do we have to?) the ending of Dreamcatcher! Write in all your thoughts at [email protected]

Episode 252-The Ending of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's short little episode for a short little book. But let me know all your thoughts by writing into [email protected]!

Episode 251-The Ending of Bag of Bones

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone! Let's talk about the ending of Bag of Bones. If you have any thoughts, write into [email protected]

Episode 250-The Ending of Wizard and Glass

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Charyou Tree! Welcome back as I discuss the ending to what is one of King's best. If you have any thoughts, please write into [email protected]...

Episode 249-The Ending of The Regulators

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Happy 4th! Let's talk about The Regulators! E-mail me at [email protected] and leave a review on iTunes!

Episode 248-The Ending of Desperation

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is! All my thoughts on the ending of Desperation!

Episode 247-The Ending of the Green Mile

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take a walk down the Green Mile one last time with me to talk about its ending. Please leave a review on iTunes and send any thoughts to stephenkingca...

Episode 246-The Ending of Rose Madder

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I look at the ending of Rose Madder. Please help me out on this one, everyone. If you have any thoughts, write into [email protected]

Interview with Matt Kellick of Ka-Tet 19.net (Re-Release)

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like Stephen King? Do you like t-shirts? Do you like Stephen King t-shirts? This week, I decided to re-release my 2017 conversation with Matt K...

Episode 245-Later

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's my review of Later! If you haven't done so, please leave a review on iTunes. Feel free to write in at [email protected]

Episode 244-The Stand (CBS All Access)

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here are all my thoughts on the recently concluded adaptation of The Stand. If you have any thoughts, please write into [email protected]

Episode 243-The Stand, Episode 1

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm ALIVE! And back to discuss the first episode of CBS Access' adaptation of The Stand. If you have any thoughts, please write into stephenkingcast@y...

Episode 242-The Ending of Insomnia

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of my favs! But does it have a good ending? Find out this week!

Insomnia (Re-Release)

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why am I re-releasing my review to Insomnia? Well, a couple reasons. It was released this month 26 years ago, it's a perfect Fall novel, I'm reviewing...

Episode 241-The Ending of Dolores Claiborne

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talking about the ending to Dolores Claiborne! Write in at [email protected]

Episode 240-The Ending Of Gerald's Game

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I examine the ending to Gerald's Game as well as discuss Dark, the OA and Kill Creek by Scott Thomas. 

Episode 239-The Ending of Needful Things

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This one's a doozy! Here's a novel that is darkly comedic that has a wild ending. Do I personally like this ending? Is it objectively good? Is it too ...

Episode 238-The Ending of The Waste Lands

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I love an opportunity to discuss Dark Tower books! Today, I examine the conclusion to The Waste Lands! Does it hold up? Find out! Write in at stephenk...

Episode 237-The Ending of The Dark Half

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The sparrows are flying again! Check out all my thoughts on the end of The Dark Half. 

Episode 236-The Ending of The Tommyknockers

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is an interesting one to pull apart. The book is a wild, fun mess. Does it make the ending objectively good or objectively bad? Find out this wee...

Episode 235-The Ending of Misery

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! In today's episode, I discuss the ending of Misery. Let me know all of your thoughts by writing into [email protected] and if yo...

Episode 234-Recommendations

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back! I'm alive! No need to worry about things. This week, I read some listener e-mail and then give a list of book recommendations of the books t...

Episode 233-The Ending of The Drawing of the Three

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! In this episode, I get right into it to discuss the conclusion to The Drawing of the Three. If you have a free minute on your hands, hea...

Episode 232-The Ending of It

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the ending of It. How does it hold up? If you have any thoughts, write into [email protected] and if you have any spare time,...

It, Part Three (Re-Release)

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! Here is the 3rd part to my original It review in preparation for my analysis on the conclusion of the book. If you have any qu...

It, Part Two (Re-Release)

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In preparation for my examination on the conclusion to King's ultimate thesis on horror, I decided to re-release my multi-part analysis of the book. I...

It, Part One (re-release)

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back everyone. To prepare everyone for next week's examination of the conclusion of IT, I figured I'd re-release my multi-part review of King'...

Re-release: IT, part One

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back everyone. To prepare everyone for next week's examination of the conclusion of IT, I figured I'd re-release my multi-part review of King'...

Episode 231-The Ending of Eyes of the Dragon

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is an interesting one. If you remember my review of The Eyes of the Dragon, I'm not the world's biggest fan, so how does my subjectivity affect m...

Episode 230-If It Bleeds

12 May 2020

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 229-The Ending of The Talisman (And Revival Movie News)

09 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I discuss the conclusion to The Talisman while discussing my excitement for the recent news that Mike Flanagan will be directi...

Episode 228-The Ending of Pet Sematary

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As endings go, this one is BLEAK! So let's debate whether bleak=good on this installment as I continue to examine the conclusions of King's books to d...

Episode 227-The Ending of Christine

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hop on in and take this episode for a spin. Let's see how we feel about the ending to Christine! 

Episode 226-The Ending of the Gunslinger

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week, I discuss the conclusion of The Gunslinger, read some e-mails and give some recommendations to keep you busy while we all sel...

Episode 225-The Ending of Cujo

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! Cujo. . .good ending? Bad ending? Do I like it? Do I not? Find out this week! And please write into [email protected] ...

Episode 224-The Ending of Firestarter

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week, I review the conclusion of Firestarter. If you have any thoughts, write in at [email protected]    

Episode 223-The Ending of The Stand and The Outsider

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I review the ending to The Stand (pretty relevant) as well as the conclusion to HBO's The Outsider while mana...

Episode 222-The Ending of the Dead Zone

14 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And here we are, talking about the Dead Zone. 

Episode 221-The Ending of the Shining

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I continue my examination on the endings of King's books with his oft-discussed conclusion to The Shining! What are your thoughts on the ending? What ...

Episode 220-The Ending of Salem's Lot

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back with another entry in our newest adventure: examining the endings of Stephen King's works in the chronological order of publication!  Th...