Stephen Kingcast

Episode 219-The Ending of Carrie

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the next phase of the Stephen Kingcast! From here on out, I will focus on the endings of Stephen King's works in the hopes that I can dispe...

Episode 218-Big Announcement!

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hello all! Welcome to this week's episode. I have a big announcement to drop. But first, I share some listener e-mail, some iTunes reviews, discuss my...

Episode 217-The Outsider Episodes 3 and 4 + Preparing for Locke and Key

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! Let's talk about listener e-mail, some iTunes reviews, gush over Holly Gibney and get ready for Locke and Key! February is a great month...

Episode 216-The Outsider, Episodes 1 and 2

18 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 It's good! I love it! Tune in to find out why! Be warned that I read listener e-mail and iTunes reviews before getting to my thoughts. 

Re-release: The Outsider

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In anticipation of the premiere of HBO’s soon to be latest hit, I’ve decided to re-release the genre-flipping crime horror 2018 novel. 

Episode 215-The Top 10 Works of Stephen King of The Past Decade

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I didn't think I was going to do it, but I did! Here is a top ten of the most important/best/impactful/influential works or adaptations of the works o...

Episode 214-In The Tall Grass

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! As promised in the last episode, I conclude my thoughts on Full Throttle with an in-depth review of "In the Tall Grass," both the short ...

Episode 213-Full Throttle

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I take a break from Stephen King this week to celebrate Joe Hill's recent collection of short stories, Full Throttle. If you haven't checked out Joe H...

Episode 212-Doctor Sleep (2019) Review

17 Nov 2019

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...

Re-Release-Doctor Sleep (book)

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hello all! In anticipation of Mike Flanagan's film of the same name, I've decided to re-release my review of King's book. I won't be able to see the m...

Episode 211-Castle Rock Season 2, Episode 2

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! In this easy, breezy ep, I turn my thoughts towards episode 2 of Castle Rock, Season 2.

Episode 210-Castle Rock Season 2, Episode 1

02 Nov 2019

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!

Episode 209-The Institute

20 Oct 2019

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 208-It, Chapter 2 (2019)

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is! My thoughts on It Chapter 2! Beforehand, I discuss the recent Stand casting and speculate on the final Doctor Sleep Trailer. Enjoy!

Re-Release: It, Chapter 1 2017)

07 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Before you get my thoughts on Chapter 2, you can listen to my re-release of Chapter 1!

Episode 207-Locke and Key: Omega and Alpha

31 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the end of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's Locke and Key! 

Episode 206-Locke and Key, Vol 5: Clockworks

10 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a little different. In the first twenty minutes, I eulogize one of my furry co hosts before moving on to my review of Locke and Key, V...

Episode 205-Locke and Key, Volume 4: Keys to the Kingdom

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I continue my review of Hill and Rodriguez's comic book classic, Locke and Key.

Episode 204-Locke and Key, Volume 3: Crown of Shadows

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry for the delay! But I'm back to talk about San Diego Comic Con, read some listener e-mail, iTunes reviews and my thoughts on Locke and Key, Volum...

Episode 203-Locke and Key, Volume 2: Head Games

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! This week, I dive into the second story arc within Locke and Key, Head Games!

Episode 202-Locke and Key, Volume 1: Welcome To Lovecraft

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hooo boy, this one's a doozy! After an eternity of promises, I finally follow through on my review of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's phenomenal comi...

Episode 201-Stephen King News and NOS4A2 Thoughts and More!

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm alive! For real! And I'm back to give my thoughts on the It: Chapter 2 Trailer, the Doctor Sleep Trailer, Amazon's Dark Tower series, Hulu's Eyes ...

Re-release-NOS4A2

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Now that you can watch NOS4A2 weekly on AMC, feel free to check out the re-release of my review of the book that inspired it. 

Episode 200-Pet Sematary Movie Review (2019), News Roundup

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 200 episodes! Thank you for staying with me on this ride for this long. I really appreciate it, gang. It's been a fun one. On this episode, I re...

Re-Release-Pet Semetary

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, gang! In anticipation of the upcoming film, I've decided to re-release my review of the book that started it all. And don't worry. I'll be sure t...

Episode 199-Stephen King News Roundup!

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm alive! Don't worry, everyone! I'm still here. I'm sorry for the lengthy delay in episodes, but I'm back to give an update on the health of one of ...

Episode 198-Elevation Review, Pet Semetary Trailer Review and Haunting of Hill House Thoughts

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving! 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 trai...

Episode 197-Castle Rock, Episode 10

16 Sep 2018

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 196-Castle Rock, Episode 9

08 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There are other worlds than these.

Episode 195-Castle Rock, Episode 8

01 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Things have begun to spiral out of control within this sleepy little berg. Thankfully that makes for thrilling television!

Episode 194-Castle Rock, Episode 7

25 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your tissues. You're going to need them.

Episode 193-Castle Rock, Episode 6

18 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Oooooh, boy, this show is getting good, guys!

Episode 192-Castle Rock, Episode 5

15 Aug 2018

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! 

Episode 191-Interview with Castle Rock's Dustin Thomason

08 Aug 2018

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 190-Castle Rock, Episode 4

04 Aug 2018

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 189-Castle Rock, Episodes 2 and 3

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! Here are all my thoughts on Castle Rock's second and third episodes.

Episode 188-Castle Rock, Episode 1

26 Jul 2018

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 187-Upcoming Stephen King Adaptations

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! A listener recently asked me to provide an update on all of the upcoming Stephen King adaptations to look forward to, so here ...

Episode 186-Mr. Mercedes, Episodes 7-10

12 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I conclude my review of the adaptation of Stephen King's Mr. Mercedes!

Episode 185-Mr. Mercedes, Episodes 3-6

06 Jul 2018

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!

Re-Release-Mr. Mercedes Episodes 1-2

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For my upcoming look at the Mr. Mercedes television show, I’ve decided to re-release my review of episodes 1-2. 

Episode 184-Just After Sunset, Part Two

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! In this week, I share all my thoughts on the remaining short stories from Just After Sunset!

Episode 183-Everything's Eventual, Part Two

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hidy, ho, everyone!  I'm back with a follow up review to my previous episode of Everything's Eventual!  Enjoy!

Episode 182-Dolan's Cadillac

16 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back for my review of the Christian Slater/Wes Bently starring . . .ahem. . .vehicle. 

Episode 181-Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Part 2

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! I'm here to review the remaining stories of Nightmares and Dreamscapes!

Re-Release-Nightmares and Dreamscapes

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In order to prepare for my second part of my review of Nightmares and Dreamscapes, I’ve decided to re-release my original review. Enjoy!

Episode 180-The Outsider

03 Jun 2018

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 179-Lawnmower Man

26 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Plug in, and let's take a virtual tour of 1992's nonsensical quasi-adaptation of Stephen King's short story. 

Episode 178-Skeleton Crew, Part Two

19 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, everyone! I'm back to review all of the short stories I didn't get around to the first time around when I reviewed Stephen King's Skeleton Crew,...

Re-Release-Skeleton Crew

19 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hello all! Just to get ready for my return to the short stories of Stephen King, I've decided to re-release my original review of Skeleton Crew!  Sho...

Episode 177-News, Updates and . . .I'm Back!

13 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I break down the big news stories surrounding upcoming King adaptations (Pet Semetary, The Talisman, It Part ...

Hanging With Agent Cooper: A Twin Peaks Podcast

14 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I published the introductory episode to my newest podcast, Hanging With Agent Cooper: A Twin Peaks Podcast.  Beginning on May 21st, 2018, I wi...

Episode 176-Stephen King Movie News and Tommyknockers Re-Release

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! This past weekend, news hit that a big-budget adaptation of The Tommyknockers directed by The Conjuring and Insidious director James Wan was...

Episode 175-News Update

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy February, everyone! I just wanted to pop in, say "hi" and give a tour of Stephen King news to get us excited about 2018. 

Re-Release-End of Watch

20 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys! I'm hearing word that my End of Watch episode from 2016 hasn't been available, so I'm attempting to re-release it in the hopes that anyone t...

Episode 174-Strange Weather

13 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I delve back into the works of not Stephen King, but his son, Joe Hill with the latest collection of potent, politically charged "What Ifs?" Clocking ...

Episode 173-Random Topics and Stranger Things Season 2 General Thoughts

24 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Life Day, everyone! I'm here to spread the Festivus Cheer with an episode in which I look ahead at my podcasting endeavors (cough *Twin Peaks* c...

Episode 172-Sleeping Beauties

04 Dec 2017

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 171-1922

21 Oct 2017

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. 

Episode 170-Castle Rock and Maximum Overdrive

13 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday 13th, everyone!  This week, I review the big Stephen King news that hit us this week, including the possibility of King writing a new Da...

Episode 169-Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game (2017)

30 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! This weekend, I settled in to Netflix and Chill with Mike Flanagan's dream project, the adaptation of Gerald's Game! How does ...

Gerald's Game (Re-Release)

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Mike Flanagan's adaptation, I am re-releasing my episode where I discussed the book. Stay tuned for my thoughts on the movie later this we...

Episode 168-It Review Part Two, Gerald's Game and 1922

24 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Like Pennywise after every 27 years, I've returned to Derry!  I've gone out to the theater (a regular one this time) to see the movie in a less distr...

Episode 168-It Review Part Two, Gerald's Game and 1922

24 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Like Pennywise after every 27 years, I'm back! I've gone out to the theater (a regular one this time) to see the movie in a less distracting setting a...

Episode 167-It (2017)

13 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone!  At long last, I present my thoughts on the latest adaptation of King's 1986 masterpiece, the mega-blockbuster, It!  This wi...

It-Part Three (Re-Release)

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone!  Here's the final part of my 3 part review of King's 1986 masterpiece.  Make sure you tune in this weekend for my review of ...

It-Part Two (Re-Release)

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone!  Here is my re-release of the second part of my 3 part It review.  Make sure that you stick around for Part Three, and DEFIN...

It-Part One (Re-Release)

02 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the upcoming release of It, I'm re-releasing my reviews of King's masterpiece.  Enjoy! From the original episode description: In 1986, t...

Episode 166-Cat's Eye Review, Castle Rock and IT updates

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone!  In this episode, I discuss some Castle Rock casting, some early buzz around the upcoming IT adaptation and review 1984's Cat...

Episode 165-Mr. Mercedes, Episode 1-2

22 Aug 2017

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 164-Interview With Matt Kellick (Ka-Tet 19)

12 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone!  In this week's episode, I take a break from analysis to have a conversation with Matt Kellick, the owner of http://www.ka-tet19.net...

Episode 163-The Dark Tower (Movie)

07 Aug 2017

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 162-Interview with Josh Brucker, Writer/Director of One For the Road

29 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone!  In this very special episode of the Stephen King Cast, I had the opportunity to speak with Josh Brucker, the writer/director...

Episode 161-The Mangler

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone! In this week, I continue my examination on the adaptations from Stephen King's Night Shift with a review of The Mangler.  In ...

Episode 160-Graveyard Shift

16 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone!  In this episode, I discuss the latest Dark Tower Trailer, Castle Rock news, and plug the upcoming One For the Road (onefort...

Episode 159-Night Shift, Part Two

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone!  In this week's episode, I kick off a dive back into King's first collection of short stories, Night Shift.  I examine the s...

Episode 158-Night Shift (Re-Release)

08 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In preparation for my return to Stephen King's short story collections, I'm re-releasing my original review of the stories collected within Night Shif...

Episode 157-The Mist (Episodes 1-3)

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review episodes 1-3 of Spike TV's The Mist.  

Episode 156-Gwendy's Button Box

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to announce that at long last, I am BACK to podcasting on a weekly basis.  And to kick off the Stephen Kingcast 2....

Episode 155-The Dark Tower Trailer

04 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

At long last, I have finally reached my personal Dark Tower. . .The Dark Tower trailer. 

Episode 154-It Trailer

01 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Wow.  I didn't know I was going to be as excited as I currently am about the upcoming It adaptation.  This week was an incredible week to be a fan o...

Episode 153-Dark Tower Poster (And the State of the Stephen Kingcast

19 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, everyone!  In this episode, I review the official first poster of The Dark Tower, discuss the passing of Bernie Wrightson and provide an updat...

Episode 152-Storm of the Century (Re-Release)

14 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of all of the New Englanders snowed in by Nor'easter Stella, I'm re-releasing my review of The Storm of the Century! 

Episode 151-Castle Rock

18 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, Constant Readers were surprised with an unannounced teaser revealing a collaboration between Stephen King and JJ Abrams about Maine's most...

Episode 150-Stand By the Tower (Re-Released)

12 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I do a deep dive analysis exploring the relationship between The Stand and the Dark Tower.  Enjoy!

Episode 149-The Stand, Part Three (Re-Released)

12 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone.  Due to the political turmoil in the country, I am re-releasing my reviews of The Stand.  Here is the third part of my analy...

Episode 148-The Stand, Part Two (Re-Released)

04 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone.  In this week's episode, due to the current state of our country, I have re-released the second part to my analysis of The St...

Episode 147-The Stand, Part One (Re-Release)

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, everyone.  Based on recent current events, I thought it was pertinent to re-release my examination of King's The Stand.  When I watch ...

Episode 146-The Night Flier (Re-Release With New Introduction)

20 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back everyone.  Due to the passing of Miguel Ferrer, who played Stephen King characters Lloyd Henried and Richard Dees, I am re-releasing my ...

Episode 145-Sleepwalkers

15 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, guys! I'm back with a review of 1992's gloriously atrocious masterpiece: Mick Garris' Sleepwalkers!

Episode 144-The Fireman

30 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I review The Fireman by Joe Hill. Enjoy!

Episode 143-Cell Movie

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

 Happy Holidays, everyone! I wasn't going to let 2016 end without recording at least one more episode.  I had been hoping it would be a review of th...

Episode 142-Bad Moon Rising

28 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween, everyone!  Join me for my review of Jonathan Maberry's final installment of his Pine Deep Trilogy: Bad Moon Rising. 

Episode 141-Dead Man's Song

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Stephen Kingcast!  This week, I continue my look at Jonathan Maberry's Halloweentastic Pine Deep Trilogy, with the second of the ...

Episode 140-Ghost Road Blues

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Happy October, everyone! At long last, I present to you the first part of my review of Jonathan Maberry's phenomenal Halloweeny Pine Deep Trilogy, beg...

Episode 139-Stranger Things Chapter 8 Review

25 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I conclude my review of Netflix's Stranger Things!

Episode 138-Stranger Things Chapter Seven Review

25 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for being patient, everyone!  I'm back this week with a review of the final two episodes of Stranger Things, beginning here with Chapter Seven...

Episode 137-Stranger Things Chapter Six Review

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back!  I'm up to Chapter Six of the Stranger Things review.  Hope you enjoy!

Episode 136-Stranger Things Chapter Five Review

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Stephen King Cast.  This week I take a look at Chapter Five of Stranger Things.  

Episode 135-Stranger Things Chapter Four Review

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I'm making up for the delay last week by publishing my review of Stranger Things Chapter Four a little earlier than usual.  Enjoy!  And make sure yo...