The Year of Underrated Stephen King

Oct 27 2024 143 ep. 73 mins 284

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This is a one-woman, (lecture style) Stephen King podcast that analyzes Stephen King’s lesser-known novels and short stories in depth and explores why Stephen King is the greatest fiction writer alive! Applying what I teach my Fiction students, in this podcast we will examine: Strong Writing, Storytelling Principles, Genre, Literary Analysis, Stephen King Universe Nerdery and the Constant Reader Community at Large! Old and New King Readers, gather near! [email protected] X: @UnderratedSKPod Instagram: @underrated_sk_podcast Patreon.com/dansewithkimc

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142. Constant Reader Interview (Kalvin Ellis!)

Oct 27 2024 90 mins

Welcome Regular Stanley Hotel Guest and Colorado Horror Fiction Author, Kalvin Ellis! In the TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Kalvin Ellis & I Discuss: *MINOR Spoilers for Dark Tower 5: Wolves of the Calla* -The Favorite SK Villain that has Four Walls -How could we Re-Brand Bag of Bones? -Geological Power & The Stanley/Overlook Hotel -Favorite Stephen King Females

141. Salem's Lot (2024)

Oct 06 2024 55 mins

Meet Me at the Marsten House... Alright Friends, I've watched the new 2024 Salem's Lot as well as the 1979 Salem's Lot (both streaming on Max) a couple of times this weekend and I have some thoughts! In this episode, I explore the Good, the Bad and the Super Bad with Positives/Criticism & The Wishing Well *SPOILERS AHEAD for Salem's Lot and Dark Tower #5, Wolves of the Ca

140. King Short Story Hour with John Langan!

Sep 15 2024 89 mins

Horror Author, John Langan returns to the show to chat Stephen King Short Stories! In This Episode John & I Chat: -King & O'Connor: An Homage to a One of the Greats -Flannery O'Connor's, "A Good Man is Hard to Find," -Stephen King's, "On Slide Inn Road" -You Like It Darker Coverage -Rattlesnakes & Duma Key -Laurie, The Answ

139. Constant Reader Interview (Jonathan Janz!)

Aug 26 2024 125 mins

Hop on your bike and meet me at the Barrens to chat with Horror Author, Jonathan Janz! In This TYOUSK Constant Reader Interview, Jonathan Janz and I Discuss: -How King made him a Reader -Favorite Stephen King Villains (and they're female!) -The Glory of IT Chapter One -Being Ben Hanscom -Lovecraft and the Horror Reveal More from Jonathan Janz: JonathanJanz.com Ins

138. Holly

Aug 12 2024 106 mins

"Holly Gibney lights a cigarette..."  For 2023's Holly: Introduction: An If It Bleeds Recap & Holly is an Official Private Investigator  (16:29) Characters: Rodney & Emily Harris, Olivia Kingsbury, Charlotte & Paul Gibney, Barbara Robinson & Holly... (50:40) Strengths: -Narrative POV & Empathy USA Hardcover (Pgs: 14-15) - The Crime Timeline - Soft Focus & the Dulled

137. Constant Reader Interview (Sharon Kitchens!)

Jul 28 2024 75 mins

Welcome Maine Author, Sharon Kitchens to TYOUSK! In the Royal Court of Stephen King Femmes, Ms. Sharon Kitchen is Empress of the Land! In this Constant Reader Interview, Sharon & I chat: -Vampire Toads! -The Stephen King Community -IT Through the Years... -Which King Character Melts our Butter? -More Alice Maxwell & Billy Summers -She's a Holly Gibney fan! G

136. Until Next Time, Bangor!

Jun 19 2024 39 mins

The Good News is I finally get to Sleep... The Bad News is, I had to leave Bangor. :( Thank you, Bangor for the Most Incredible, Wonderful, Magical, Beautiful, Soul-Stirring Weekend! Thank you, Kingslingers! Thank you, Samantha & Jody Thank you, Jennifer & Jamie from SK Tours! Thank you, Robin Furth & Sharon Kitchens! Thank you, Constant Readers/Listeners who t

135. Hello from Bangor, Maine!

Jun 14 2024 16 mins

Thank you to Matt & Scott from Kingslingers for the Fan Event of My Life! I've been in Bangor for 24 hours now and I'm jumping out of my skin with joy! Here's a sneak peak into the incredible fun!

134. The Outsider

Jun 09 2024 105 mins

"No Man Can Be in Two Places at Once..." For The Outsider: Intro: Hold the Phone & Shut the Front Door... this novel is AMAAAAAZING! (16:46) Characters: -The Maitlands, The Petersens, The Andersons, Howie, Jack, Merl and Holly (43:55) Strengths: -Our 2-week Timeline -The Genre Blur -Holly is a Star (1:03:52) Criticism & Questions USA Hard

133. Constant Reader Interview (Paul Tremblay!)

May 09 2024 75 mins

National Best Selling Horror Author, Paul Tremblay sits upon the Constant Reader Throne! Be Still My Beating Heart before the Prince of Horror Carves it Out! Welcome, Paul to TYOUSK Podcast! In this Constant Reader Interview, Paul and I Chat: -Finding King in One's Early Twenties -The Tragedy & Power of the 5th Business -Cujo & Church -The Film Adaptations W