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Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 179 - Wizard and Glass Pt.1 - “You Two Are Screaming”This week on Derry Public Radio, CM, Josh, and Eve embark on an epic journey through the first part of Stephen King's "Wizard and Glass." As they navigate the complexities of Roland's past and the intricacies of riddles, the hosts delve into the emotional weight of friendship and betrayal within the Ka Tet. With discussions ranging from Roland's first mission to the haunting echoes of the Tower, the episode is packed with insights and lively debates. Join them as they explore the depths of Roland's character, the significance of dreams, and the chilling presence of the thinnies. Will Eddie's newfound...2025-04-281h 25Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDrafts Derry Fight Night (Friday April 25th on Twitch)Friday, April 25th, on Twitch, we are bringing another Derry Fight Night to your screen! Using only characters we've "drawn" on our Christmas episodes as our roster Team Josh, Team CM, and Team Eve will face off in a series of matches. Enjoy our Draft night in the studio as we set all the match ups you'll see for yourself at "Derry Fight Night: The Brawling of the Three"!2025-04-2116 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 178 - Luckey Quarter - “Saddlebags for a Human”This week on Derry Public Radio, CM and Josh delve into the poignant short story "Lucky Quarter" from Stephen King’s collection Everything's Eventual. Set against the backdrop of a struggling single mother, Darlene, who stumbles upon a quarter that she believes could change her luck, the hosts explore themes of poverty, hope, and the bittersweet nature of dreams. As they navigate Darlene's journey through the ups and downs of her life, they discuss the emotional weight of her struggles and the impact of luck on her reality. Join the conversation as they dissect the story's deeper meanings, the significance of...2025-04-1436 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastMarch Madness 2025 Round 3This week on Derry Public Radio, CM, and Josh embrace the chaos of March Madness as they dive into the thrilling final round of their Stephen King-themed bracket. With Josh as the enthusiastic coach, the hosts face off iconic apocalyptic events from King's universe. The stakes are high as they argue the merits of each tragedy, exploring the psychological and societal implications of these catastrophic moments. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For everything else: https://linktr.ee/derrypublicradio2025-03-291h 23Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastMarch Madness 2025 Round 2This week on Derry Public Radio, CM, and Josh embrace the chaos of March Madness as they dive into the thrilling second round of their Stephen King-themed bracket. With Josh as the enthusiastic coach, the hosts face off iconic apocalyptic events from King's universe. The stakes are high as they argue the merits of each tragedy, exploring the psychological and societal implications of these catastrophic moments. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For everything else: https://linktr.ee/derrypublicradio Matchups include: The Doom of Haven...2025-03-1549 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interview Anthony Northrup: The SequelJosh is back again with another interview episode. This time welcoming back Anthony Northrup to discuss his newest book, Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Sequel. Tune in as we discuss King Conventions, how this book goes further than his first, and the legacy of the Dollar Baby Program. To buy your copy of Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Sequel https://www.bearmanormedia.com/products/stephen-king-dollar-baby-the-sequel2025-03-0734 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastMarch Madness 2025 Round 1This week on Derry Public Radio, CM, and Josh embrace the chaos of March Madness as they dive into the thrilling first round of their Stephen King-themed bracket. With Josh as the enthusiastic coach, the hosts face off iconic apocalyptic events from King's universe. The stakes are high as they argue the merits of each tragedy, exploring the psychological and societal implications of these catastrophic moments. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For everything else: https://linktr.ee/derrypublicradio Matchups include: The Apocalypse of Lud...2025-03-0258 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 176 – American Vampire Pt.1 - “Thank you, Twilight”This week on Derry Public Radio, CM, Josh, and Eve dive into the thrilling world of "American Vampire: Book 1," a captivating graphic novel that intertwines the tales of the notorious Skinner Sweet and the ambitious Pearl Jones. With Josh leading the discussion, the hosts explore the unique structure of the story, which features a dual narrative crafted by Scott Snyder and Stephen King, revealing the intricacies of vampire lore and the characters' motivations. They discuss the gritty backdrop of 1920s Los Angeles, the themes of ambition and betrayal, and the complex relationships that drive the plot. As they unravel the...2025-01-251h 09Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastA Merry Derry Christmas 2024Tis the season for Derry shenanigans! Josh once again holds all the power, putting CM and Eve through the holiday paces. From yearly favorites like Drawing our Three to some wild listener questions! As always, the episode is filled with humor, holiday cheer, and a dash of chaos. From our studio to your ears, Merry Derry Christmas! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For everything else: https://linktr.ee/derrypublicradio2024-12-191h 03Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 170 - The Man in the Black Suit - “Wonderfully Awful Noises”This week on Derry Public Radio, we dive into "The Man in the Black Suit" from Stephen King's "Everything's Eventual". Join CM, Josh, and Eve as they unravel the chilling tale of Gary, a man in his nineties reflecting on a terrifying encounter from his childhood. They discuss the haunting presence of the devil, the significance of faith and chance, and the eerie atmosphere of 1914 Motton. Delve into the psychological horror as they explore Gary's struggle with the memory of the devil and the existential dread that lingers with him. The hosts also draw parallels to other King works, such...2024-11-0950 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 169 – Pet Sematary: Bloodlines - “Micmac Paddy Whack”This week Derry Public Radio revisits the world of "Pet Sematary" with a dive into the recent adaptation, "Pet Sematary: Bloodlines". Join CM, Josh, and Eve as they dissect this prequel to the 2019 remake. Listen in as they explore the film's attempt to expand on Jud Crandall's backstory, the missed opportunities in storytelling, the strange motivations behind the characters, and the film's struggle to capture the essence of King's work. They also discuss the film's lack of emotional depth compared to the original source material and its failure to deliver on the promise of a compelling prequel. Amidst the critique...2024-10-281h 14Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 161 – Full Dark No Stars Pt.3 - “Twin Friends”This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Toni Horstman's pick, “Full Dark, No Stars”. This week we're covering the story “Fair Extension”. Join us as we discuss the deals with the devil, a satire of “Boomer Culture”, a psychopathic protagonist, Stephen King making the word ‘extension’ scary, our personal extensions, the baggage that comes with Derry, psychic physics, whether our narrator is reliable, how the story measures time, and the ways you can lose your soul. Take a Podcast Extension by listening to Episode 161, “Twin Friends”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to...2024-07-0858 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 158 – The Drawing of the Three Pt. 3 - “King Would Have Told Us!”This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, “The Drawing of the Three”. This week we're covering through the rest of the book. Join us as we discuss the huge reveal at the top of this chapter, Josh's memory, isekai anime, Jack Mort’s history of carnage, going “Big Juicy”, Detta’s master plan, the birth of Susannah, and the themes of duality and love. Time to crack open your Mortcypedia for Episode 158, “King Would Have Told Us!” Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicr...2024-05-271h 14Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews “KingCon”This week Josh got the chance to sit down with Kris Webster, Jackie Matyas, Mike Malling, & Andy Graham. The team bringing you KingCon 2024 this October in Las Vegas! Join in as we discuss King’s impact on their lives, the challenges of being a first time con, and so much more! For everything “KingCon” https://www.kingconinfo.com/2024-05-0551 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews “Shining in Misery - A KING-size Parody”This week Josh got the chance to sit down with Colleen Duvall, Mark-Eugene Garcia, and Andy Abrams. The team that brought to life the Stephen King musical parody of our dreams. Tune in as we discuss “Shining in Misery: A KING-size Parody”. The ups, the downs, and all the hilarity in between! For everything “Shining in Misery” www.shininginmisery.com To support their next performance https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shining-in-misery-a-king-size-parody--2#/ For more on Andy Abrams https://www.andrewabrams.net/ To check out the Capital City Theatre www.capitalcitytheatre.org For more on Mark-Eugene Garcia https://www.markeugenegarcia.com/ To listen t...2024-04-2252 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 153 – 11/22/63 Pt. 3 - “I Shouldn't Be Here”This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63” covering through Chapter 16. Join in as we discuss the Good Angel, Al turning up the pressure, Derry revisited, settling down in Jodie, we meet-cute Sadie Dunhill, the foreshadowing at the school dance, greedy discovery, and the peril of lingo. We'll save you a seat at the Jodie Jamboree on Episode 153, “I Shouldn't Be Here”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For everything else: https://linktr.e...2024-01-221h 35Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 152 – 11/22/63 Pt. 2 - “A Derry Idea”This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63” covering through Part 2. Join in as we discuss the Orange Card Man, quaint dickering, a fan theory about timelines, cameos in The Barrens and Ironworks, stalking Frank Dunning, facing off against the obdurate past, No Suspenders’ motivations, and the mixed success of Jake’s test case. We’re headed back home on Episode 152, “A Derry Idea”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For everything else: https...2024-01-081h 09Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastA Merry Derry Christmas 2023It's that time of year again Constant Readers! We are back with our annual episode of "Merry Derry Christmas 2023", where you send Josh your Christmas games and questions and he carefully, sneakily, and totally unfairly orchestrates holiday madness on CM and Ben. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and to all of you listeners for making our 2023 worth celebrating! Turn on those Christmas lights and bask in the warmth of "A Merry Derry Christmas 2023". Join our Discord community: discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases...2023-12-2558 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 142 – Desperation Pt.1 – “Rub My Kidneys”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Nick Tennant’s pick, “Desperation”. For those reading along, this episode will cover “Part 1”. Join in as we discuss the horror of open spaces, the cop’s flair for the dramatic, incredible action set pieces, Stephen King’s “Piss Era”, the manipulation of John Marinville, the return of a loved character from “Rose Madder”, David’s religious awakening, and the theme of a Cruel God. We’re on the lonely highway to Episode 142, “Rub My Kidneys”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/d...2023-07-241h 22Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 141 – That Feeling – “The Wrong Counter”This week Derry Public Radio takes a break from their Patreon Selection Series for another dive into “Everything’s Eventual” for the story "That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is in French” with guest, Jeff Loder. Join us as we discuss our experiences with deja vu, the likeability of the lead couple, the imbalance of their relationship, the weight of secrets, and our thoughts on the afterlife. Don’t panic if you feel off, it’s only Episode 141 ,“The Wrong Counter”. For more from Jeff: https://music.thelastglimpse.com/ https://www.jeffreyloder.com/ https://jeffreyloder.bandcamp.com/ Join our Discord comm...2023-07-1052 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 140 – The Green Mile Pt.4 – “Post Coitus Cornbread"This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Andrew Edmark’s pick, “The Green Mile”. Wrapping things up with the three hour movie! Join in as we discuss the faithfulness of the adaptation, Oscar worthy casting, marathon sex jokes, mouse trauma, Coffey’s knowledge of constellations, and our full devastation at the final execution. After a long day you deserve Episode 140, "Post Coitus Cornbread". Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For everything else: https://linktr.e...2023-06-2652 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 139 – The Green Mile Pt.3 – “Spludunking”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Andrew Edmark’s pick, “The Green Mile”. For those reading along we’re covering the rest of the book. Join in as we discuss the Cold Mountain Hall Pass, Coffey’s hypnotic aura, looking at porn at work, wild King connection theories, Ben provides a powerful message regarding slippery slopes, and the day of John Coffey’s execution arrives. We get deep on Episode 139, “Spludunking”. Clock, Inc: LGBT+ Community Center https://www.clockinc.org/ The Project of the Quad Cities https://www.tpqc.org/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvT...2023-06-121h 23Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 138 – The Green Mile Pt.2 – “Smaller Than a Mouse”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Andrew Edmark’s pick, “The Green Mile”. For those reading along we’re covering through Part 4. Join in as we discuss the Old Paul recap chapters, the supernatural twist enters the mix, a very important penis, a quick thank you to our listeners for sharing their views on tough topics, the many failures of Percy, Del’s execution, Ben pitches a terrific mashup, and an idea is born! Check your sponges for wetness on Episode 138, “Smaller Than a Mouse”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public R...2023-05-291h 14Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 137 – The Green Mile Pt.1 – “Big Juicy”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Andrew Edmark’s pick, “The Green Mile”. For those reading along we’re covering through Part 2. Join in as we discuss serialized storytelling, the incredible foreshadowing, whether our narrator is unreliable, an honest discussion about Capital Punishment, how a mouse changes lives, the execution of The Chief, and a Devil comes onto the Mile. It’s time to strap in for Episode 137, “Big Juicy”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus...2023-05-151h 15Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 136 – Doctor Sleep Pt.4 – "Ask Politely”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series wrapping up Lisa Dailey's pick, “Doctor Sleep” with the movie. Join in as we discuss Mike Flanagan’s style, the merging of both versions of “The Shining”, the enhancement of the True Knot by making it smaller, the nods to Kubrick’s cinematography, the epic scenes using the Shine, and the drastic changes to the finale. It's time to put Doctor Sleep to bed on Episode 136, "Ask Politely". Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, ea...2023-05-011h 29Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 135 – Doctor Sleep Pt.3 – “Eat My Grandma!”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Lisa Dailey's pick, “Doctor Sleep”. Join in as we discuss Crow Daddy’s gift for disguise, Dan kicks off a weird family reunion, cancer ghosts, Dan’s rock bottom returns to haunt him, and one of King’s heaviest epilogues. The True Knot unravels once and for all on Episode 135, “Eat My Grandma!” Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/ZNJvTgShkk For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For our coverage on The Shining: https://youtube.com/pl...2023-04-171h 20Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 134 – Doctor Sleep Pt.2 – “Alaka-Dan"This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Lisa Dailey's pick, “Doctor Sleep”. Join in as we discuss the aftermath of murder of the Baseball Boy, understanding AA processes, a boy band breaks the Universe, Danny and Abra’s stories fully connect, a welcome return from an old friend, the mourning process of the True Knot, and the confrontation at Cloud Gap. We’re talking Danny, daddies, and deadies on Episode 134, “Alaka-Dan”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/cC7HDbua For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, an...2023-04-031h 37Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 133 – Doctor Sleep Pt.1 – “Tell That to Biggie Smalls”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Lisa Dailey's pick, “Doctor Sleep”. Join in as we discuss the fate of the Torrence family after “The Shining”, generational trauma, the idea of taking steam, how it feels to meet Danny as an adult, the magic child aptly named Abra, parenting advice, the reveal of Doctor Sleep, an RV culture debate, and the Baseball Boy. We’re your death doulas to Episode 133, “Tell That to Biggie Smalls”. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/cC7HDbua For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive...2023-03-191h 30Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 132– In the Deathroom Pt.1 – “Going all Count Rugen”This week Derry Public Radio takes a short detour back into “Everything’s Eventual” for “In the Deathroom” with guest Simon Balcon from the UK based Stephen King podcast, “Kingsize”. Tune in as we discuss the immediate feeling of hopelessness, Fletcher’s constant subversion of expectations, the mystery surrounding the others in the room, Dr. Hines’ terrifyingly vague torture device, CM’s love of academic study, and one final cigarette. Tell us about it while it’s fresh in your mind, on Episode 132, “Going all Count Rugen”. Check out more of Simon Balcon on “Kingsize” at anchor.fm/kingsizepodcast or anywhere you listen to podcast...2023-03-061h 01Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 131 – The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Pt.2 – “My Podcasting Badge”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Kiah Benedict's pick, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. Tune in as we discuss our expertise in baseball lingo, Trisha’s willpower, the haunting metaphor around the Greek Chorus-esque vision, falling up, the shocking time jump, the excitement of finding something man-made, and our perceptions of what’s real vs perception in the end. Let’s raise a finger to the sky as we make the Save on Episode 131, “My Podcasting Badge”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more b...2023-02-201h 11Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 130 – The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Pt.1 – “Such A Midwest Episode”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Kiah Benedict's pick, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. Tune in as we discuss baseball facts, Trisha’s complicated family dynamics, Ben’s Boy Scout background, horrifying near misses with death, an absurd amount of bugs, the steady increase of horrible events inflicted on Trisha, the Subaudible, what her love of Tom Gordon really means, and the secret to Closing. Follow us for more survival tips on Episode 130, “Such a Midwest Episode”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more...2023-02-061h 21Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 129 – From a Buick 8 Pt.3 – “Where’s its Ass?”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Elizabeth Trudeau's pick, From a Buick 8. Tune in as we discuss our falling into the same trap of searching for answers, a sneaky reference to Dreamcatcher, fathoming the unfathomable, the catastrophe of 1988, a deep dive on Eddie’s problematic traffic stop, the debut of a long awaited sting, our reflections on Curt, and the Buick does something brand new. We’re locking Shed B for the last time on Episode 129, “Where’s its Ass?” For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early rele...2023-01-231h 22Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 128 – From a Buick 8 Pt.2 – “An Impossible Amount of Fish”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Elizabeth Trudeau's pick, From a Buick 8. Tune in as we discuss the jumps to new narrators, the horrific way the creatures are described, what the Buick represents, the leaves, our mixed feelings about Curt, the dissection of the bat-thing, our own Buick theories, and another wonderful cliffhanger. Don’t eat while listening to Episode 128, “An Impossible Amount of Fish”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!2023-01-091h 02Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 127 – From a Buick 8 Pt.1 – “All Danger Makes You Cold”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Elizabeth Trudeau's pick, The From a Buick 8. Tune in as we discuss the timing of this book and King’s own accident, our feelings on Ned’s handling of grief, the delicious foreshadowing of the mystery around the Buick, the story behind King’s inspiration for the book, we torture Ben with his own words, Troop D takes one shot at science, the Buick takes for the first time, the first lightquake in both Then and Now, and an insane cliffhanger! We’re 5 by 5 on Episode 127, “All Danger Makes You Cold”...2022-12-261h 11Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast"A Merry Derry Christmas 2022"Derry Public Radio is back with all the goofs you can handle this holiday! "A Merry Derry Christmas 2022"! Join us as we play stupid games and win zero prizes in this yearly holiday special! Thank you to everyone who has helped us grow in 2022 and supported all of our outrageous ideas and live events! We appreciate you so much! Now pour some hot chocolate into your DPR Mug and enjoy “A Merry Derry Christmas 2022”.2022-12-251h 06Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 126 – The Mist Pt.3 – “We Can’t Talk About the Ending”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Jerrod Hazelwood’s pick, The Mist. Tune in as we discuss the Dark Tower references, we solicit fan-fic, the incredible casting, our reads on Mrs. Carmody’s motivations, the unremarked upon horrors that make everything scarier, the horrifying sacrifice, and of course, THE ending. We’re out of gas and out of bullets on Episode 126, “We Can’t Talk About the Ending”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! For the Novella Cut from Kevin Karstens - h...2022-12-121h 31Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 125 – The Mist Pt.2 – “Cucumbers”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Jerrod Hazelwood’s pick, The Mist. Tune in as we discuss the first night in the store, CM warps our brains, the Owl Theory, the ecosystem of the Mist creatures, Boner Talk is back, the idea of “good enough”, the heroic Dan Miller, the incomprehensible horrors in the Pharmacy, the Cult of Mrs. Carmody, and a cliffhanger in a Howard Johnson’s. The only solution is expiation in the form of listening to Episode 125, “Cucumbers”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, ea...2022-11-281h 12Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 124 – The Mist Pt.1 – “A Very Weird Energy”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Jerrod Hazelwood’s pick, The Mist. Tune in as we discuss the Drayton family chemistry, our feelings on severe storms, theories of Project Arrowhead, the horror of grocery stores, what happened to the Bag Boy, our responses to survival horror, the rise of the Flat-Earthers, and the aura of hopelessness this story creates! Don’t go into the mist, instead listen to Episode 124, “A Very Weird Energy”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!2022-11-141h 16Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 123 - The Road Virus Heads North - “Haunted Destiny”This week Derry Public Radio revisits the short story collection, “Everything’s Eventual”, with the story “The Road Virus Heads North”. Join in as we discuss magic paintings, yard sales, a mind blowing dream sequence reveal, the primal fear of running from something you can’t escape, the powerful descriptions through only imagination, and the glory of an early 2000’s made for TV adaptation. The chase is on in episode 123 "Haunted Destiny". For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!2022-10-3054 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 122 – Lisey’s Story Pt.3 – “Your Clothes Are An Anchor”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Robyn Nickerson’s selection “Lisey’s Story”. Join in as we discuss Lisey’s changes after grieving, the rescue of Amanda, exploring the “sprained muscle” theory of going to Boo’Ya Moon, the Long Boy in action, we’re finally shown Scott’s tragic death, the secret to Amanda’s cover up, and Scott’s final story. We’re giving you our best interdimensional travel advice on Episode 122, “Your Clothes Are An Anchor”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus conte2022-10-171h 18Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 121 – Lisey’s Story Pt.2 – “Mary Boxin”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Robyn Nickerson’s selection “Lisey’s Story”. Join in as we discuss the beautiful writing, CM’s fear of looking under beds, the creative chronology in the storytelling, Scott’s horrible upbringing, the stages of the bool taking her through the stages of grief, Jim Dooley’s brutality, and Paul’s bad-gunky. It’s time we return to Boo’Ya Moon on Episode 121, “Mary Boxin”! For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!2022-10-031h 30Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 120 – Lisey’s Story Pt.1 – "Callin’ Dirty”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Robyn Nickerson’s selection “Lisey’s Story”. Join in as we discuss our first impressions of Lisey, the invented language of the Landons, the disorienting style of the narrative, theories about Scott's past, the shooting at U-Tenn, Zack McCool’s chilling phone call, the night of the blood-bool, and a confrontation takes an unexpected turn! It’s time to ding dong for the freesias on Episode 120, “Callin’ Dirty”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!2022-09-191h 26Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 119 – Insomnia Pt.4 –"Promise Degloving”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Brock Salisbury’s selection “Insomnia”. Join in as we discuss the deeper implications of our little bald doctors, the “Santa Clause” theory, murderous time travel, destiny vs decisions, speculating about The Green Man, how much responsibility Ed should be carrying, Patrick’s fate, and a tragic epilogue. We’re saying goodbye to the world of auras in Episode 119, “Promise Degloving”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! Check out Stephen King Lovers (SKL), the largest Stephen King fan g...2022-09-051h 08Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 118 – Insomnia Pt.3 –"Chug some Chung”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Brock Salisbury’s selection “Insomnia”. Join in as we discuss the Little Bald Doctors acting as The Fates, the return of the theme of domestic violence as a family secret, the massive plot dump on the higher planes of existence, the plethora of references to The Dark Tower, Ed’s plan to kill thousands comes into focus, the assault on High Ridge, and a horrifying trip to the Derry Civic Center! The deathbag grows heavier on Episode 118, “Chug some Chung”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com...2022-08-221h 01Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 117 – Insomnia Pt.2 –"I'm a Little Bald Doctor”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Brock Salisbury’s selection “Insomnia”. Join in as we discuss the music in the audiobook, Ben’s aversion to being stabbed, Leydecker’s victim blaming, the full range of perspectives we’re given, a King dream sequence with a Creepshow flair, the arrival of the little bald doctors, another surprise insomniac is revealed, and auras are devoured! Remember your tear-gas before returning to the library on Episode 117, “I’m a Little Bald Doctor”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more...2022-08-081h 10Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 116 – Insomnia Pt.1 – “They Have Commercials About It”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Brock Salisbury’s selection “Insomnia”. Join in as we discuss the beefy prologue, spousal grief, the pro-choice and anti-choice mindsets we’re presented with, the domestic violence seconday plotline, Roe V. Wade, The Crimson King name drop, the vibrant auras, King remixes, sexuality, and Ralph is designated a Centurion. Be careful not to touch the Balloon Strings on Episode 116, “They Have Commercials About It”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content! Check out Stephen King Lovers (SKL...2022-07-251h 31Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Jason GillilandThis week we sat down with Jason Gilliland, the Director of Events for the Downtown Davenport Partnership. Tune in to hear all about the upcoming Alternating Currents festival including music, comedy, art, and especially the “Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival”. Enjoy and download the Alternating Currents app today! Barker St. Cinema: https://barkerstreetcinema.ca/ https://barkerstreetcinema.ca/stephen-king-rules-film-festival Alternating Currents https://www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com/ For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!2022-07-1859 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 115 – The Shining Pt.4 – “A Master-Gas”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss the 1980 Kubrick adaptation capturing “the feeling” of the book, the treatment of Shelly Duval, the effectiveness of music throughout, debating how true these characters are in their representation, Jack Nicholson’s sexiness, the flood of subtle references you can imply from the book, axe vs mallet, and Ben proposes a new adaptation. It’s time to button up and head to the hedge maze of Episode 115, “A Master-Gas”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicrad...2022-07-111h 26Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Aidan WhiteThis week we sit down with Aidan White, a Stephen King fan and writer from the Boston area. We discuss Aidan's passion for King, his writing inspiration, and current projects.2022-06-2730 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 114 – The Shining Pt.3 – “Grady’s Titters”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss a Dick spinoff, the deeply tragic fate of an Overlook ghost, Jack’s point of no return, the implications of the Overlook having Danny’s power, Jack’s ego, a “What if” about the Torrence family at a different hotel, and one of the most insane finales of any book we’ve covered. Line up those Martians, Lloyd, it’s time for Episode 114, “Grady’s Titters”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, ea...2022-06-271h 37Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 113 – The Shining Pt.2 – “Shines for Dick”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss toxic masculinity, the threat of the topiary, the debate on whether Jack Shines or not, how King brings The Overlook to life, the woman in Room 217, childhood trauma, the glimpses of “the real” Jack, and Tony’s final warning. We’re officially snowed in for the season on Episode 113, “Shines for Dick”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!2022-06-131h 46Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 112 – The Shining Pt.1 – “Better Than Melatonin”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Aiden White’s selection “The Shining”. Join in as we discuss CM’s first time reading experience, our varied takes on Jack Torrance, King’s ability to write violence in a poetic way, Danny’s Shine, the recurring theme of Parental Relationships, the amazing Dick Halloran, the dreaded wasp nest, and the dark history of the hotel. It’s our check-in time at the Overlook on Episode 112, “Better Than Melatonin”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!2022-05-301h 38Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastOn Reading - "Stephen King and American Politics" with Author Michael BlouinJoin us in the Breakroom of the Derry Civic Center for this month’s “On Reading”. Where we take an aside from the world of King books to discuss our other passions with each other, with guests, and with you. This month we sat down with Michael Blouin, an associate professor in English and the Humanities at Milligan University. Who has written extensively on Stephen King’s work, including the book we read to discuss with him, “Stephen King and American Politics”. To purchase your copy of "Stephen King and American Politics" go to: https://www.uwp.co.uk/book/stephen-king...2022-05-1958 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 111 – The Talisman Pt.3 – “Sam Raimi Crazy”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Edward Cerbone’s pick of “The Talisman”. Join in as we discuss how Jack’s journey could have been different, revisiting the Tommyknockers connection, the assault on Morgan’s army, Josh throws out some theories of his own, Morgan becomes more villainous than we thought possible, Ben gives you homework, the unbelievably badass scenes in the Black Hotel, touching base with characters from the past, satisfying villain deaths, and Jack returns home. With more action than you can imagine it’s Episode 111, “Sam Raimi Crazy”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over...2022-05-161h 24Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews James Douglas and Norm CoyneThis week Josh and CM sit down with returning guests James Douglas and Norm Coyne! Join as we talk about the aftermath of the Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Film Festival, our chance to meet at Northern Fancon, the future of both events, Barker Street Cinema, and their Dollar Baby, “The Doctor’s Case”. For more visit https://barkerstreetcinema.ca and https://fancon.ca For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!2022-05-131h 02Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 110 – The Talisman Pt.2 – “Sidestepped into Silent Hill”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Edward Cerbone’s pick of “The Talisman”. Join in as we discuss the new rules of flipping that we learn through Morgan Sloat, Wolf’s take on our world, the detour into a full Werewolf story, the horrors of Sunlight Gardener Scripture Home for Wayward Boys, a possible origin for gargoyles, Wolf is unleashed upon the Home, and Thayer Academy finds its way into the world next door. We’re continuing right here and now on Episode 110, “Sidestepped into Silent Hill”. For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.co...2022-05-021h 14Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 108 – The Gunslinger Pt.2 – "Jinx!”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2022 Patreon Selection Series with Mark Davitt’s pick “The Gunslinger”. Join in as we discuss the continued differences in the various editions, Ben throws out a wild theory, the prophecy from the Oracle, the true darkness of Jake’s journey, a wildly inappropriate yet badass story, Roland realizes the mistake he’s made far too late, Josh revisits his first Stephen King debate, and we finally palaver with the Man in Black. Go then, there are other episodes than Episode 108, “Jinx!”2022-04-051h 12Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Jim GonisJoin C.M. and Josh as they sit down with Dollar Baby Director of Lawnmower Man, Jim Gonis! Jim made this student film in 1985 before moving to LA to work for Playboy for 21 years. For the last nine years, Jim has been the co-host of the fantastic podcast Monster Party. Jim isn't active on social media but you can listen to Monster Party here: http://monsterpartypodcast.libsyn.com/2022-01-3145 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 103 – IT Pt. 6 – "Picked Up to Death”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss the original IT miniseries, the chemistry of the child Losers, why the pacing of a TV miniseries is slower, the iconic Georgie/Pennywise scene, Bill’s stutter, writing a comedian character, Ben’s massage skills, the problem with adaptations of IT, Eddie’s virginity, Claymation monsters, and a questionable epilog. We take our final trip into the Derry sewers on Episode 103, “Picked Up to Death”.2022-01-2458 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 102 – IT Pt. 5 – "Interstellar Ant Pranks”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss the rapid pace of the final chapters, Henry’s return to Derry, Ben reveals a fun fact about himself, Eddie’s rise to full blown hero, getting chapters from the perspective of IT, Josh gets his mind blown, the return of the Splatter Meter, the origins of IT’s “real” form, the infamous sewer scene, the final face off with IT, and the heartbreaking aftermath for our Losers. It’s time to ride Silver into the sunset on episode 102, “Inte...2022-01-101h 49Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 101 – IT Pt. 4 – "The Splatter Meter”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss Mike’s photo album, the Smoke-Hole Ritual, IT’s arrival to Derry, a complicated Reddit theory, unethical pharmacists, Eddie begins to show his true strength, Bev’s first exposure to sex, the horrors of Patrick Hockstetter, how IT manifests to a true psychopath, and the Losers take the fight to 29 Neibolt Street! Grab your Bullseye and take aim for Episode 101, “The Splatter Meter”.2021-12-271h 09Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastA Merry Derry Christmas 2021Derry Public Radio returns with a fan favorite bonus episode! A Merry Derry Christmas! Join in as we play some of our favorite yearly games with some new twists and listener submitted questions. Thank you all for your support over the past year, making 2021 one of our most memorable years! Now get your comfies on and get ready for goofs! We wish you a happy holiday and hope you enjoy "A Merry Derry Christmas 2021".2021-12-2558 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Rob RamsayThis week Josh and CM sit down with Canadian actor/writer/producer from New Brunswick, Rob Ramsay. He is best known for his role as ‘Donnie’ on Spike TV’s Blue Mountain State. He came to us from his roles in the Dollar Baby “Popsy”, and “IT: Chapter 2”. Tune in as we discuss his acting method, career highlights, upcoming projects, and his place in the world of Stephen King. For more from Rob Ramsay follow him on Twitter @RobRamsay78 or on Instagram @realrobramsay.2021-12-2053 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 100 – IT Pt. 3 – "Haunted Me for Eternity”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss our 100th book episode, how much of what happens is destiny, why the Losers became successful, fortune cookie etiquette, the real villain, the meaning of Stan’s death, reexploring Derry as adults, new evils enter the playing field, the demise of The Bradley Gang, and the Losers become complete for the first time. Grab your rocks and prepare for battle with Episode 100, “Haunted Me for Eternity”.2021-12-131h 18Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 99 – IT Pt. 2 – "Too Horny for Terror”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Join in as we discuss more Derry ‘wrongness’, more of the Loser’s experiences facing Pennywise, how we would defend ourselves against Pennywise, the house on Neibolt Street, erroneous childhood ideas about the concept of sex, Bev’s bloodsoaked bathroom, CM reveals her horror movie strategy, and the tragedy of The Black Spot. You can run but you can’t hide from Episode 99, “Too Horny for Terror”.2021-11-291h 17Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 98 – IT Pt. 1 – "Perpetual Lens of Sadness”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with Rachel Janzen’s pick of “IT”. Tune in as we discuss the infamous S.S. Georgie beginning, King writing side characters at its finest, the amazing audiobook performance by Steven Weber, CM’s visceral reaction to Beverly’s story, how the Loser’s lives turned out as adults, our first glimpse into Derry’s history, the touching first love story, the structure of a haiku, and out Loser’s paths as children begin to cross. Our nostalgia is peaked on Episode 98, "Perpetual Lens of Sadness”.2021-11-151h 21Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Mick GarrisIs there a better way to celebrate Halloween than an interview with the Master of Horror himself, Mick Garris? No! An award winning filmmaker and screenwriter, Mick has directed plenty of Stephen King adaptations and many of your other favorite television shows and movies. Check out Mick's podcast, The Post Mortem with Mick Garris, everywhere you listen to podcasts. And follow Mick here: https://www.mickgarrisinterviews.com/2021-10-311h 02Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 96 – Dreamcatcher Pt. 3 – "Do Nothing”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series from Lisa Kahn’s selection of “Dreamcatcher” as we finish the book. Join us as we discuss raw food, Ben’s take on Kurtz motivations, we finally learn about Josie Rinkenhauer, spoilers for “Malignant”, the effect Derry has on the story, the closure of Blue Base, the truth about the aliens, and everything comes to a head at the Quabbin Reservoir. It’s time to run along our Dreamcatcher to Episode 96, "Do Nothing".2021-10-181h 12Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Jay HolbenThis week Josh and C.M. sit down with Jay Holben, Director of Dollar Baby "Paranoid". Jay is a Los Angeles based director and producer whose work includes the feature Before the Dawn, HBO’s Femme Fatales and, of course, the Stephen King Dollar Baby Paranoid. A former cinematographer, Holben is an associate member of the American Society of Cinematographers and a contributing technical editor for American Cinematographer Magazine. He is the author of three books on cinematography: A Shot in the Dark, Behind the Lens and the upcoming Cine Lens Manual. Follow Jay on Instagram @jayholben or visit his we...2021-10-1153 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Justin MarxenThis week C.M. and Josh sit down with actor/writer/director Justin Marxen. Tune in as we discuss Justin's love of Stephen King films, our favorite horror movies, his role in the 2019 Horror/Thriller "Haunt", favorite roles, and his new serial killer crime thriller "Quad Cities". For more from Justin check out "Quad Cities - The Miniseries" on YouTube and on Instagram at JustinMarxen.2021-09-2650 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Jon MannThis week C.M. and Josh sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby "Popsy", based on the Stephen King short story. Jon Mann grew up in Fredericton, New Brunswick, 150 miles from Bangor, Maine. An avid King fan from a young age, Jon’s short films and documentaries have won multiple national awards. He is currently working in production with Academy Award winning producer Andrew Carlberg on the short film North Star (starring Kevin Bacon, Colman Domingo, Laura Innes). Keep up with Jon's work here: jonnymann.com and https://www.facebook.com/populardemandpictures2021-09-1349 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews A.J. GribbleThis week Josh and C.M. sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby, "Garrish", based on the Stephen King short, "Cain Rose Up". A Pennsylvania native, A.J. has been writing and making films since he was 15. Follow his work here: https://linktr.ee/ajgribble2021-08-3034 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Mando FrancoThis week Josh and C.M. sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby, "The Boogeyman." Armando (Mando) Franco is an award winning horror filmmaker. Mando first made his mark with the zombie web-series, 8.13. In 2013, he adapted The Boogeyman, which has gone on to play festivals around the world and is featured in Anthony Northrup's book, Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Book. For more information from Mando Franco check out his Twitter @mando_franco, Instagram @el_mandolorian, Facebook at www.facebook.com/Evil-Panda-Films, and his work at www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/christmas-stabs-early-this-year-in-the-horror-slasher-short-xmassacre.2021-08-1643 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Stephen TramontanaThis week Josh and C.M. sit down with the director of the Dollar Baby, "A Very Tight Place." Stephen is a Chicago-based writer/director best known for the 2015 microbudget horror/comedy "Killer Piñata." He started his career working for the Syfy Channel on titles like "Man with the Screaming Brain" and "Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys." His horror screenplay "Welshgate" finaled at the Austin Film Festival and was optioned for production. He's currently prepping "Bride of the Killer Piñata" and writing his all-ages comic book "GR-8." For more information from Stephen Tramontana check out his instagram @angrymuleproductions an...2021-07-1947 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Stephen SpignesiDPR interviews writer and author of more than 60 books, Stephen Spignesi. Considered an authority on Stephen King, he appeared in the A&E "Biography" of Stephen King and has written several books on his work, including his most recent, Stephen King: American Master. Check out his work at https://stephenspignesi.weebly.com/2021-06-2153 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 87 – The Dead Zone Pt. 1 – “Do You Know What This Means?”This week Derry Public Radio continues their 2021 Patreon Selection Series with our next book, “The Dead Zone” chosen by Jerrod Hazelwood. Join in as we discuss James Franco’s voice acting, Johnny’s horrible accident, The Castle Rock Strangler begins his reign of terror, how the world moves on around Johnny, the eerie way this book echoes current time, landmarks in time, Johnny saves a woman’s house but brings the press down on him, Greg Stillson joins our list of horrifying King villains, and Johnny begins to take his life back into his own hands. Don’t let this podcast fall...2021-06-141h 05Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Anthony NorthrupIt’s a Derry Public Radio Bonus Episode! Join Josh and CM as we sit down and chat with the author of “Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Book”, Anthony Northrup. Tune in as we discuss his book, Stephen King adaptations, the All Thinks King Facebook fan page, the Dollar Baby community as a whole, and King Fandom. To get your copy of “Stephen King Dollar Baby: The Book” https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-King-Dollar-Baby-Book/dp/1629336688 Also search “All Things King - A Stephen King fan page” and join the ATK community.2021-05-1243 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastStephen King Rules Bonus EpisodeIt's a Derry Public Radio Bonus Episode! Join CM and Josh as we sit down with James Douglas and Norm Coyne of Barker Street Cinema, and organizers of the "Stephen King Rules Dollar Baby Festival"! Tune is as we chat about their introduction to King, their Dollar Baby "The Doctor’s Case", and of course the April 23rd-25th Festival itself! Viewers can interact with the festival all weekend during their tweet along party, by following on Twitter at https://twitter.com/StephenKingRlz with the hashtag #stephenkingrules Festival will be streamed live on Youtube at http://bit.ly/BarkerStreetCinema Youtubechannel & Vi...2021-04-1256 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 77 – Christine Pt.1 – “The Marsten House of Cars”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Christine” chosen by Brad Hann. Tune in as we discuss CM’s pun game, the effect the shift in narrators provides, a classic car meet-cute, the way our first impression of Arnie’s parents sets a tone for their relationship, Stephen King’s best description of a “fat angry King character”, Dennis’ weird family dynamic, the horrific history of Christine, a brutal accident takes a character out of the equation, and Christine gets her first taste of revenge. Get ready to cruise into Episode 77, “The Marsten House of Cars”.2021-01-111h 10Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastA Merry Derry Christmas 2020Derry Public Radio returns with a fan favorite bonus episode! A Merry Derry Christmas Special! Join in as we play some of our favorite yearly games with some new twists and listener submitted questions. Thank you all for your support through the wild ride that has been 2020! It has been a challenge for us at DPR but we made the best of it! So it’s time to goof off and celebrate together. We wish you a happy holiday and hope you enjoy "A Merry Derry Christmas Special 2020".2020-12-281h 03Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 71 – Needful Things Pt. 1 – “He’s Doing WHAT to Her?!”This week Derry Public Radio continues their Patreon Selection Series with “Needful Things” chosen by Joel Jones. Tune is as Josh celebrates his return to his very first King book, the best Foreword ever, the introduction of one of King’s best villains, the secret underbelly of Castle Rock, the perfect pacing of ominous subtlety, and way more sex talk than you’d expect, even for us. We’ve got what you’re looking for in Episode 71, “He’s Doing WHAT to Her?!”2020-10-191h 06Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Filmmaker Julia MarcheseCM and Josh are back with a bonus episode where we talked to actress, writer, filmmaker, and film programmer, Julia Marchese. Julia recently acquired the rights to her very own Dollar Baby, the short story "I Know What You Need", which can be found in Night Shift. Join us as we discuss Julia's unique plan for this film, her love of all things Stephen King, other horror favorites, and her Indiegogo campaign!  Julia Marchese is a filmmaker, actor, podcaster, cinephile and film programmer living in Hollywood, California. Her first film was the award winning documentary Out of Print about the i...2020-10-1649 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Filmmaker Ian KlinkJosh and CM got the opportunity recently to sit down with Filmmaker, Ian Klink. Ian was the recipient of a “Dollar Baby” for “The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands”. Join us as we discuss where his Stephen King fandom began, his passion for filmmaking, what the Dollar Baby process is like, the challenges of an adaptation, and what the process taught him. Enjoy as Derry Public Radio interviews Ian Klink. Ian Klink was born in Camanche, Iowa and grew up in several cities from river to river in Iowa. After graduating in 2003 from North Scott High School in Eldridge, Iowa he...2020-10-121h 32Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio Interviews Andrew McCarthyWith COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, the incomparable Dr. Hook, Andrew McCarthy! Tune is as we discuss his acting career, quarantine, his passion for travel, how exposure to the world at large makes you a better person, his YA novel, how he became Dr. Hook, what it was like to make “Kingdom Hospital”, the Kingdom Finger, and what does the future hold? Sit back and enjoy as Derry Public Radio interviews Andrew McCarthy.2020-07-1335 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 64 – Kingdom Hospital Pt. 13 – “Tinnitus”With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, Head of the “$1 Producer Project”, Anthony Natarelli. Tune in as we discuss Stegman’s peak madness, CM would be a dick if she had Mary’s bell, we get our Stephen King cameo, more evil Gottrichs, a clip show using clips from the clip show, how Antbear became Antbear, Mary’s full story, Peter does his solid, and the Kingdom finally rests. Let’s conclude our stay at Kingdom Hospital with a diagnosis for Episode 64, “Tinnitus”.2020-07-061h 07Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 63 – Kingdom Hospital Pt. 12 – “Freestyle Nursery Rhyming”With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, GM for our Kids on Bikes series on Patreon, Jeremy Mahr. Tune in for Josh’s acting skills put on display, Liminal Space, Elmer finally gets ahead, a limo ride takes a tragic turn, some behind the scenes info, Antibus’ transformation, Egyptian Gods, and Stephen King gets one over on us once again! Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? Then we’re here to cheer you up with Episode 63, “Freestyle Nursery Rhyming”.2020-06-2957 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDPR Special AnnouncementA Special News Bulletin from Derry Public Radio. With social distancing precautions in place we have good news and bad news to share with our Derry Citizens. Thankfully CM has put it all together in a brief video just released to YouTube and our RSS Feed. Stay safe everyone! Long days and pleasant nights!2020-04-0204 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastA Merry Derry Christmas 2019Derry Public Radio returns with their long-awaited Merry Derry Christmas Special! Listen in as we revisit a few questions from last year as well as answer some listener submitted questions! Thank you all for your support in 2019! It has been an astonishing year of growth for us at DPR and we have so many of you to thank for being along for the ride and supporting us! We wish you a happy holiday and hope you enjoy "A Merry Derry Christmas Special 2019".2019-12-2355 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 43 – Rose Red Pt. 1 – “Psychicology”Derry Public Radio take a step off the book beaten path and into the world of television as we discuss the Stephen King made for TV miniseries, “Rose Red”. Join us as we watch the first episode and discuss the amalgamation of King’s work that influence this story, how our villains are the voice of reason, the arbitrary disconnect on what supernatural elements people do or do not believe in, Josh reveals his dream cross-over, and we dissect the psychic team’s abilities. Our bags are packed for our stay in Rose Red on Episode 43, “Psychicology”.2019-12-1655 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 41 - Rose Madder Pt.2 - "Canadian Fiance"Derry Public Radio is back with Rose Madder part two. Join us as we discuss Rosie’s new look, Ben and Josh question Bill’s dating style, CM relives her very first Stephen King moment, Ben is truly baffled by Dorcas, the Dark Tower connections, Rosie’s journey through the temple, Josh reenacts Wendy’s awesome monologue, and the epic final battle between Gert and Norman. Hurry up or you’ll miss her in Episode 41, it’s our “Canadian Fiance”.2019-11-181h 06Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast“A Scary Derry Halloween Special”Happy Halloween from Derry! Join us for our first Halloween Special with special guest and Club member, Devin Alexander. For this special episode CM, Josh, and Devin traveled to Forest City, IL to visit and learn about Blood Moon Manor! Tune in as we discuss the incredible spectacle, the varied styles of the haunt, the refreshing absence of animatronics, the haunted history of the property, an interview with the Matriarch of Blood Moon Manor, Momma Voodoo, and for the first time ever on Derry Public Radio experience a binaural exploration of some of our favorite rooms. Wear headphones to experience...2019-10-271h 03Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 38 – Eyes of the Dragon Pt.1 – “Calla Calla Chameleon”This week Derry Public Radio takes a turn into the world of Fantasy with the first half of “Eyes of the Dragon”. Join the DPR Staff as they discuss what Flagg’s appearance in this novel means in relation to other Flagg incarnations, what might be the only asexual character King has created, the obvious connections to The Dark Tower, the power of being Dim, the perfect frame for regicide takes place, Thomas becomes King, and Peter makes a plan and takes a stand in the Needle. We’re poisoning the well of sanity with, Episode 38, “Calla Calla Chameleon”.2019-10-071h 03Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 24 – Pet Sematary Pt.1 – “Who's the Baby's Momma?”In a Derry Public Radio first, the team is reading a Stephen King book NONE of them have read, Pet Sematary! Join in the discussion as we get to know the Creed's as they start their new life, Rachel's confusing views on death, how Louis has the worst first day ever, our conflicting feelings about Louis Creed himself, and our first trip to the Micmac burial ground! Don't look down, don't hesitate, it's Episode 24, "Who's the Baby's Momma?"2019-03-241h 03Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast"A Merry Derry Christmas Special"Derry Public Radio takes a step back from the books on this very special Christmas episode! Tune in for a candid episode of Josh, CM, and Ben having some casual discussion and playing a few games all connected to the Stephen King books they've covered this year. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy this peek into our personalities in this bonus episode. We've had a great year and you've all been a part of it! Now please enjoy, "A Merry Derry Christmas Special".2018-12-221h 03Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 15 – Misery Pt.3 – “Podcast Over"This week the DPR staff sit down to watch the movie “Misery”. Listen in as Ben reveals some insane possible casting choices, Josh busts open the case for the theory of “the actual” Misery, CM reveals her phobia of watching people get shaved, the addition of the best characters ever, the effect of losing the addiction subplot, and especially the goddess, Kathy Bates, well deserved Oscar winning performance. You’ll never know the fear of losing listeners like you, if you’re a podcast like us on Episode 15, “Podcast Over”.2018-11-191h 01Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 13 – Misery Pt.1 – “Mr. Picklocks"In this week’s episode, the DPR staff begin the first half of the terrifying book, Misery. Join in as they discuss how Annie Wilkes is one of the best Stephen King villains of all time, whose perspective the story is really from, CM totally creeps Ben and Josh out, the idea of Misery as a “love letter”, and the themes of pain, addiction, and dependency. We’re you’re number one fan on Episode 13, “Mr. Picklocks”.2018-10-221h 02Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 9 – Different Seasons Pt.1 - "Send Me $500"On this episode of Derry Public Radio, the DPR staff dive into the first novella of Different Seasons, “Rita Hayworth and Shawkshank Redemption”. Listen in as they cover both the book and movie and how hard it is to separate them, Andy as flesh and blood vs his myth and legend, how the concepts of time and hope play into the narrative, Josh calls Stephen King a cheater, CM defends a murderer, and Ben talks butts. It’s time to get busy living or get busy listening to Episode 9, “Send Me $500”.2018-08-271h 05Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 5 – Joyland Pt.2 – “Are Ghosts Dumb?”In this episode of Derry Public Radio, the DPR staff finishes the second half of Joyland. CM once again leads the discussion as the DPR staff covers Mike’s Shining, the surprising layers of Eddie Parks, Devin’s complex relationships with Annie and Mike, CM breaks down the Funhouse Killer’s victims, Josh talks sex, Ben continues his tradition of messing up character names, and our killer is revealed! All this and more on Derry Public Radio Episode 5, “Are Ghosts Dumb?”2018-07-011h 03Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 4 - Joyland Pt.1 - "Let me be Baloo!"In today’s episode of Derry Public Radio, your DPR staff heads to North Carolina’s premiere amusement park, Joyland. As they explore the first half of this Hard Case Crime novel, CM leads the discussion about how real and honest the characters feel, Josh’s strong feelings about the narrator’s voice, and Ben’s personal connection to the story. All this and more on Derry Public Radio Episode 4, “Let me be Baloo!”2018-06-1852 minDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastDerry Public Radio - A Stephen King PodcastEpisode 1 - Carrie Pt.1 - "Hello, it's Mr. Nasty."In the pilot episode of Derry Public Radio, meet the staff behind this Stephen King Podcast. Join us as we discuss hard hitting topics such as feminism, religion, and X-Men fan fiction. Email us at derrypublicradio@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @derrypublicradio, and follow us on Twitter @derrypublic.2018-05-061h 01