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Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast

Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast
Stephen King
Derry Public Radio
11/22/63
Duma Key
Wizard and Glass
Pet Sematary
Time Travel
Derry
The Shining
Everything's Eventual
Riding the Bullet
Salem's Lot
Roland Deschain
Roland
Rose Red
Dark Tower
The Long Walk
Grief
Mental Health
American Vampire

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... more

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Latest Episodes

Josh is back with another interview episode as Paternity Leave comes to a close! Caroline Bicks is an internationally recognized Shakespeare scholar, the inaugural Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine, a contributor to The N... more

With Josh’s Paternity Leave in full swing, we’ve decided to revisit all of the short stories in “Everything’s Eventual” in chronological order now that we’ve put the book to rest. Derry Public Radio presents our second  “Book Club Edition” of our cov... more

With Josh’s Paternity Leave in full swing, we’ve decided to revisit all of the short stories in “Everything’s Eventual” in chronological order now that we’ve put the book to rest. Derry Public Radio presents our second  “Book Club Edition” of our cov... more

With Josh’s Paternity Leave in full swing, we’ve decided to revisit all of the short stories in “Everything’s Eventual” in chronological order now that we’ve put the book to rest. Derry Public Radio presents our second  “Book Club Edition” of our cov... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Klink
Director, Dollar Baby interview
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Episode: Everything’s Eventual Pt.4 - Book Club Edition
Benjamin Percy
Acclaimed author of The Sky Vault and Thrill Me
Author
Episode: Derry Public Radio Interviews Benjamin Percy
Max Blaska
Writer and filmmaker focused on mental health advocacy.
Episode: Derry Public Radio Interviews Max Blaska
Anthony Northrup
Author and filmmaker
Independent
Episode: Derry Public Radio Interview Anthony Northrup: The Sequel
Paul Inman
An award-winning filmmaker from South Carolina, renowned for his storytelling.
Coastal Carolina University
Episode: Derry Public Radio Interviews Paul Inman
Colleen Duvall
Creator and contributor to the musical parody Shining in Misery
Episode: Derry Public Radio Interviews “Shining in Misery - A KING-size Parody”
Mark-Eugene Garcia
Creator and contributor to the musical parody Shining in Misery
Episode: Derry Public Radio Interviews “Shining in Misery - A KING-size Parody”
Andy Abrams
Creator and contributor to the musical parody Shining in Misery
Episode: Derry Public Radio Interviews “Shining in Misery - A KING-size Parody”
Brandon Lazenko
Filmmaker and co-adapter of 'October Roses'
13th Floor Productions
Episode: Derry Public Radio Interviews Brandon Lazenko & Shelby Wyant

Hosts

CM Alexander
Primary host and contributor with Derry Public Radio affiliation.
Joshua Kahn
Co-host with a hands-on role in discussions and book-club style episodes.
Eve Gatto
Co-host known for lively banter and critical insights on King's works.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 458 ratings
  • Great Show

    First, the show is a great listen. I love catching episodes as I read the book. It’s a great reminder of things read, universe connections, and very fun. In listening to some of the older podcast, the conversation turned too political to a point I had to fast forward 30 minutes. This is not every episode but it does occur time to time. Regardless of political leaning, I read to escape the political landscape. Keep up the great podcast, but I will be stepping back.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SNJCracker
    United States7 months ago
  • I enjoy your podcast

    I’m coming for the porcelain throne!!! No excuses!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MisterHellJ
    United States10 months ago
  • I enjoy your podcast

    Never met an archipelago I couldn’t conquer! Sorry, I’m just getting sleepy. Where’s my sbarro hat?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MisterHellJ
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent!

    Great podcast…and CM Alexander’s voice is gorgeousness and gorgeosity itself 😺

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazztrumpetcat
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just hanging out with my Stephen King buddies

    This was the first Stephen King podcast I searched for, and I haven’t moved on, because it’s exactly what I was looking for - engaging, entertaining hosts who’ve grown up on these books, having smart, funny conversations about the books I grew up on a generation before.

    Still fun if you haven’t read the books, or have no memory of them like me within Insomnia - bought it when it was released, read it, held onto the hardback for several moves… the three episodes did ring a couple bells, but fo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UglyGerbil
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans love the deep dives into King's canon and the banter, with some noting balance between critique and admiration.

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#89
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Apple Podcasts
#137
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Apple Podcasts
#244
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Derry Public Radio Interviews Benjamin Percy
Q: Can you talk about the role of journalism in the story and your own view on its importance in society?
The End Times treats journalism as heroic and essential to community cohesion, especially in a time of misinformation; the project aims to tell stories that are human and human-made, fading the line between art and journalism.
Derry Public Radio Interviews Benjamin Percy
Q: What inspired the collaboration with Stephen King and the use of a pen name for the contributor bio?
Stephen King's involvement was sparked by a direct connection after he tweeted about Ben Percy's work; to honor the collaboration while keeping Mary Poole as the paper's editor, a pen name Claudia Bachmann was used, maintaining the artifact feel of the newspaper.
Derry Public Radio Interviews Benjamin Percy
Q: So this is a world that echoes The Stand without being The Stand; how would you describe The End Times to someone hearing about it for the first time?
It's a year-long newspaper-epistolary novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where a small town rebuilds through journalism and community voices, beginning with Mary Poole and evolving as new contributors are added, creating a living, collaborative narrative.
Episode 192 - Here There Be Tygers - “I Solved It”
Q: Why do you think King might have left it that way?
It's a quick sketch of childhood fear.
Episode 192 - Here There Be Tygers - “I Solved It”
Q: Do you think that the tiger was real?
No, I don't think so.

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A discussion-forward, fan-leaning show that treats Stephen King's works as living conversations. Episodes blend in-depth literary analysis with humor, personal anecdotes, and enthusiastic debates about endings, character psychology, and genre-blink connections to the broader King universe. Listeners likely appreciate thorough discourse, banter, and a community feel, with brackets, live reads, and cross-media references enriching the experience. A notable strength is the trio's chemistry and willingness to explore difficult topics with a mix of criticism and affection, making it engaging for devoted King readers and pop-culture enthusiasts alike.

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Recent guests on Derry Public Radio include:

1. Ian Klink
2. Benjamin Percy
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4. Anthony Northrup
5. Paul Inman
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7. Mark-Eugene Garcia
8. Andy Abrams

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