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Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books

Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books

By: Jay Russo and Sean McGurr
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A podcast about Stephen King and his books Art Literary History & Criticism Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Ep 188 The Mist
    Jun 17 2026

    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “The Mist” from Skeleton Crew.

    • Introduction (00:00)
    • Publication history (02:11)
    • So what happened (11:58)
    • The Flat Earth Society and others (17:00)
    • Final thoughts (36:58)
    • Dark Tower Thinnies (43:33)
    • Yuck-King it Up (48:10)
    • Fun Stuff (52:14)
      • Da Da Da by Trio
    • Other Worlds than These (1:00:00)
      • Jay: Project Hail Mary (2026)
      • Sean: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026)
    • Outro (1:05:40)

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    Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep. 187 The Breathing Method
    Jun 4 2026

    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “The Breathing Method” from Different Seasons.

    • Introduction (00:00)
    • Publication History (01:15)
    • The Tale – The Breathing Method (02:48)
    • The Framing Story – The Club (11:25)
    • Afterword (23:35)
    • Final Thoughts (30:57)
    • Dark Tower Thinnies (34:58)
    • Yuck-King it Up (37:53)
    • Fun Stuff (39:59)
    • Other Worlds than These (47:06)
      • Jay: Sinners (2025). Directed by Ryan Coogler. Starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, and Delroy Lindo.
      • Sean: DTF St. Louis. HBO Max. Starring David Harbour, Jason Bateman, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, and Peter Sarsgaard.
    • Outro (50:21)

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    Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com.

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    Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

    Next Episode: “The Mist” found in Skeleton Crew.

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 186 Stand By Me
    May 20 2026

    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1986 adaptation of “The Body,” Stand by Me.

    • Introduction (00:00)
    • Overview (01:48)
    • Adaptation (06:32)
    • Final thoughts (15:58)
    • Dark Tower Thinnies (18:45)
    • Yuck-King it Up (20:29)
    • Fun Stuff (21:14)
    • Other Worlds than These (27:35)
      • Sean: Roadside Picnic (1972, by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky)
      • Jay: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (2026, HBO Max)
    • Outro (30:52)

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    Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com.

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    • X: @2guysdarktower
    • Bluesky: @twoguysdarktower.bsky.social

    Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

    Next Episode: “The Breathing Method” and Afterword from Different Seasons.

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    32 mins
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I listened to these guys whilst reading The Dark Tower series back to back recently and was great to hear opinions and predictions at the same points in the story that I was. Really likeable presenters and interesting format. Well paced and nicely structured episodes. Really enjoyed listening to these and will continue to do so as I now work my way through the expanded DT universe of books. Keep up the good work!

Excellent podcast

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