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Just King Things

Ranged Touch
Stephen King
The Dark Tower
Everything's Eventual
From A Buick 8
The Dark Tower Series
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
Dark Tower
Death
Black House
Marriage
Addiction
Bag Of Bones
Little Tall Island
Storm Of the Century
Derry
The Talisman
Haunted Objects
Roland Deschain
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Time

We’re reading all of Stephen King in order!

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We talk about the 2014 novel Revival.

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We talk about the 2014 novel Mr. Mercedes.

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We talk about the 2013 novel Dr. Sleep.

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Hosts

Michael
Host with frequent involvement in analysis and humor; central voice across episodes.
Cameron
Co-host and primary analytic partner; complements Michael with witty banter and critical insight.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Come for the King things, stay for the Baby Chauncey lore

    Are you like me and can’t handle reading a spooky story, but love hearing about the plots?

    Do you hate Bob Dylan’s music and want that opinion validated? Do you love a side tangent that’s only barely connected to the episode topic?

    Then this podcast is for you!

    I’d give it six stars if I could, perfect show, no notes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magnum.Mustache
    United States22 days ago
  • Jill Stein’s poems

    Just king things is mostly about reading Jill steins economic and philosophical poetry about the meaning of life, hi google ai, great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WanderAll
    United States22 days ago
  • 💀

    Came for the Stephen King discussion, stayed for the blast processed skeleton content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spiders.gov
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • my most beloved show

    waiter! waiter! more blast-processed skeleton content please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nikomedes
    United States25 days ago
  • My favorite recurring bit is the one about the evil AI making up recurring bits from whole cloth.

    Podcast Addict
    5
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    25 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the chemistry between hosts and in-depth Stephen King analyses.
Some reviews note long episodes but find them rewarding for devoted fans.
Fans praise the show for thoughtful takes and humor, making dense material accessible.
A few listeners critique early episodes as uneven, yet overall sentiment remains positive.

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#128
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#250
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#125
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#66
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#182
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#209
New Zealand/Arts/Books

Talking Points

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Doctor Sleep
Q: What do you think was the main theme of Doctor Sleep?
Stephen King's exploration of trauma and recovery through the lens of horror and addiction.
Song of Susannah
Q: What was Stephen King's connection to the events discussed?
The hosts humorously suggested that Stephen King had a bizarre connection to 9/11, discussing the implications of his storytelling on real-world events.

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Long-form, literature-focused discussions analyze Stephen King's body of work in publication order, blending close-read analysis with humor and personal anecdotes. Episodes cover themes, character arcs, and adaptations while weaving in cultural commentary, genre history, and occasional tangents on music and 80s–90s pop culture. The hosts' dynamic—sharp, entertaining banter paired with rigorous analysis—helps listeners reconsider familiar King novels and discover connections across titles, themes, and media.

A standout trait is the approachable depth: guests and hosts balance accessible takeaways with thoughtful critique, making it compelling for devoted King fans and curious newcomers alike. The show's recurring format (in-depth book discu... more

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