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”.

Episode 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”. 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”.

Episode 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 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”.

Episode 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 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, “Interstellar Ant Pranks”.

Episode 102 – IT Pt. 5 – "Interstellar Ant Pranks”

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”.

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Episode 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 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”.

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Episode 113 – The Shining Pt.2 – “Shines for Dick”

Derry Public Radio concludes their completely biased take on March Madness! This year we’re revisiting the next 16 books we’ve covered since our very first March Madness! Now it's time to get into our final matchups! If you've enjoyed March Madness 2023 please email us your ideas for next year's bracket!

March Madness 2023 Round 3

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 3”. Join in as we discuss our first moment of peace in the book, chapters from the perspective of a cougar, a quiet miracle, the lore surrounding the China Pit, the scope of Tak’s vision, a series of traitorous reveals, and David sees God in a projection booth. This meeting of the Collie Entragian Survival Society is called to order on Episode 144, “Cougars ARE Fast”.

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Episode 144 – Desperation Pt.3 – “Cougars ARE Fast”

This week “Castle Rock A.M.” continues their Patreon Selection Series with Anthony Natarelli’s pick, “The Regulators”. For this episode we’re reading through Chapter 4. Join in as we discuss books with maps, the feelings elicited from familiar character names belonging to different characters entirely, Josh theorizes the dream of all housewives, Tasty Omens, and the assault on Poplar Street begins. Climb aboard the Meatwagon and load your shotguns for Episode 147, “THAT”.

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Episode 147 – The Regulators Pt.1 – “THAT”

This week “Castle Rock A.M.” continues their Patreon Selection Series with Anthony Natarelli’s pick, “The Regulators”. For this episode we’re reading through Chapter 8. Join in as we discuss the aftermath of the first assault on Poplar Street, the contrast between Johnny from each novel, Tom’s strange collection, Alan Smithee, and Audrey’s journals reveal the horrors of the Wyler household. We just got home from work so this can’t be happening, it can’t be Episode 148, “Speaking of Tips”.

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Episode 148 – The Regulators Pt.2 - “Speaking of Tips”

This week “Castle Rock A.M.” continues their Patreon Selection Series with Anthony Natarelli’s pick, “The Regulators”. For this episode we’re reading through the rest of the book. Join us as we discuss unnerving hand drawn landscapes, the healthy dose of “Buick 8” energy, Seth’s master plan, Johnny’s familiar backstory, what happened to the Hobarts, the truth about Desperation, and the dust finally settles on Poplar Street. We’ve come to the end of Regulator’s Time in Episode 149, “Eternal Book Nerds”.

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Episode 149 – The Regulators Pt.3 - “Eternal Book Nerds”

This week Josh and CM take a roadside stop, returning to “Everything’s Eventual” for another short story interlude covering “All That You Love Will Be Carried Away”. Join us as we discuss “having” the Schwans Man, the most morbid description of a hotel ever, Alfie’s collection of graffiti, the more beautiful things are the further away they are, the unclear motives of his un-aliving thoughts, and an ambiguous ending. Listen to Derry episodes and win fabulous prizes on Episode 150, “I Found a Lot of Blood”.

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Episode 150 – All That You Love Will Be Carried Away - “I Found a Lot of Blood”

This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63” covering through Part 1. Join in as we discuss the life of Jake Epping, the Janitor’s paper, King's 50s nostalgia, time travel rules, Moxie, JFK conspiracy issues, and Al's test case. Tune in for this Watershed moment on Episode 151, “Friendship Trap”.

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Episode 151 – 11/22/63 Pt.1 - “Friendship Trap”

It'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". 

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A Merry Derry Christmas 2023

This week C.M. and Josh sit down with the director and writer, Brandon and Shelby, of the Dollar Baby "October Roses", based on the short story "Nona" from Skeleton Crew. Keep up to date with them @nonafilmofficial on social media and their website nonafilmofficial.com.

Derry Public Radio Interviews Brandon Lazenko & Shelby Wyant

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”. 

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Episode 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 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”.

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Episode 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 26. Join in as we discuss admitting we were wrong, hate vs loathing, Marina becoming the darling of the Russian community, Jake and Sadie’s slow reconciliation, the impact of Jake’s ex-wife coming into play, confessing the future for love, delicious foreshadowing, pound cake, the John Clayton attack, the diminishing returns of certain harmonies, taking Sadie back to the future, and the mob makes a house call. We’re betting it all on the underdog on Episode 154, “Pound-Cake-Tion”. 

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Episode 154 – 11/22/63 Pt. 4 - “Pound-Cake-Tion”

This week DPR returns to their Patreon Selection Series with Jason Kiehn's pick “11/22/63”. This week we're finishing the book. Join in as we discuss the sheer amount of things that happen in this finale, pressing the flesh, Deke owns a map, a “sexy” bus crash, how to meet Ben for a movie, saving JFK, Zack, going back to the future, and the Citizen of the Century. We're dancing one last time on Episode 155, “Maybe You're Just Sad”.

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Episode 155 – 11/22/63 Pt. 5 - “Maybe You're Just Sad”

Derry Public Radio is back with their very professional and original spin on March Madness! This year it’s Women-Take-All as we take 16 of King’s deadliest women down to 1 winner! This episode’s matchups are:

Charlie McGee VS Rosie McClendon
Dayna Jurgens VS Alice Maxwell
Mrs. Carmody VS Bobbi Anderson
Dolores Claiborne VS Abra Stone

March Madness 2024 Round 1

March Madness 2024 Round 2

Derry Public Radio continues their March Madness! This year we’re declaring King’s deadliest woman as 16 hopefuls battle it out for the title! This episode’s matchups are:

Annie Wilkes VS Carrie White
Rose the Hat VS Lisey Landon
Ellen Rimbauer VS Beverly Marsh
Holly Gibney VS Julie Lawry

March Madness 2024 Round 2

Derry Public Radio concludes their completely biased take on March Madness! This year we’re declaring King’s deadliest woman as 16 hopefuls battle it out for the title! Now it's time to get into our final matchups! If you've enjoyed March Madness 2024 please email us your ideas for next year's bracket!

Before we return from break to our regular schedule, we have one more treat for you!

What began as another goof took on a life of its own this week as we dive into the Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manuals. Join us as we share our picks for the best Monster team possible. If you’d like to play along, we’re using Monster Manuals from 4th Edition. Remember, Monsters Are for Everyone!

Warning for Spoilers, the full team roster is here if you need to see these creatures for yourself!

Ben’s Team
Beholder
Gelatinous Cube
Aboleth
Flesh Golem
Otyugh

Josh’s Team
Mimic
Sphinx
Fomorian
Astral Kraken
Allabar

CM’s Team
Bat
Succubus 
Berbalang
Lolth
Death Knight

The Club - Monster Manual Draft party

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!
 
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Derry Public Radio Interviews “Shining in Misery - A KING-size Parody”

This week DPR returns to The Tower on their Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, “The Drawing of the Three”. This week we're covering through Shuffle. Join in as we discuss the iconic opening with the lobstrocities, magic doors, being rich with paper, going Cool Turkey, the Ritual of Customs, Eddie Dean’s gunslinger attributes, the dangers of nude shootouts, and more! Did-a-chuck? Dad-a-chum? Did-ya-come here to listen to Episode 156, “Roland Deep Inside You”. 

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Episode 156 – The Drawing of the Three Pt. 1 - “Roland Deep Inside You”

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! 

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Derry Public Radio Interviews “KingCon”

This week DPR continues their Patreon Selection Series with Phil Thesen's pick, “The Drawing of the Three”. This week we're covering through Re-Shuffle. Join in as we discuss Josh’s hard stance on Eddie's accent, the complexities of “DuoDetta”, light Civil Rights history, Roland’s sales pitch to Eddie about the journey, being accidentally hilarious, an Eldritch Middle-Manager, love at first sight, heroes transporting a villain, Roland’s willpower, Odetta's false memories, and Eddie lets his heart lead him to a costly mistake. The trek to The Tower continues on Episode 157, “Master Plater”.

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Episode 157 – The Drawing of the Three Pt. 2 - “Master Plater”

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!”

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Episode 158 – The Drawing of the Three Pt. 3 - “King Would Have Told Us!”

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. 

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Episode 1 - Carrie Pt.1 - "Hello, it's Mr. Nasty."

Captain Trips has made its mark as we move further into The Stand. Join Derry Public Radio as we discuss Ben’s relationship to one of our new characters, CM gives the best description of a character ever, we get another terrifying scene from Flagg, Lloyd’s desperate act to stay alive, Larry’s complex relationship with Rita, Glenn’s sociology thesis, we honor our favorite Darwin Award winners during the second epidemic, and the endearing relationship between Nick and Tom Cullen. M-O-O-N that spells Episode 32, “Lovers in the Nighttime”.

Episode 32 - The Stand Pt.2 - “Lovers in the Nighttime”

Welcome to the basement of the Derry Civic Center. Pay no mind to the strange sounds coming from behind the Unfound Door. It’s just your ka-tet, who are here to provide you with a variety of perspectives on Stephen King’s work – ranging from the comfortably familiar to the frighteningly fanatic. Derry Public Radio is here to keep you up-to-date with all that’s happening in Derry, Maine and “beyond.”
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