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Horror Genre
The Shining
Horror Films
The Life Of Chuck
Misery
The Long Walk
Carrie
Scott Wampler
The Mist
The Shawshank Redemption
Pet Sematary
The Dark Tower
Rob Reiner
Stand By Me
Pennywise
The Lawnmower Man
The Stand
Children Of the Corn

A Stephen King Podcast For Stephen King Obsessives

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The last thing we expected to arrive in ye ol' Kingcast mailbox was an email from Disney+ saying "hey, we think there's a Stephen King connection you might like in our super popular family-friendly cartoon series." Thankfully they did reach out, thou... more

This past weekend The Kingcast held a live show at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX. The guest was genre filmmaker Mike P. Nelson who was at the fest for his new flick, a giant killer snake tale called Beware Boiuna starring Jessica Rothe, Kiana Madeira,... more

Children of the Corn continues to be a Stephen King staple after all these years so it's fitting that the Kingcast boys get a chance to corner actor and musician Courtney Gains to talk about his experiences playing the red-headed, scythe-wielding, te... more

Kingcast favorite Kate Siegel (Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass) returns to the show to discuss her latest genre appearance as the special guest star for the Season 3 premiere episode of The Creep Tapes, debuting next Tuesday, September 15th on ... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Houghton
Co-creator of Big City Greens
Big City Greens (Disney Channel)
Episode: 319: An Interview with Big City Greens Creator Shane Houghton
Courtney Gains
Actor, producer, musician
Actor known for Children of the Corn; has recent album Liberation Day
Episode: 317: My Dinner With Malachai - An Interview with Courtney Gains
Kate Siegel
Actor and director known for Hush! and The Creep Tapes
Episode: 316: The Talisman and Black House with Kate Siegel
Casper Kelly
Writer, director, producer, and madman behind Buddy (and Too Many Cooks)
Buddy (film)
Episode: 315: An Interview With Casper Kelly
Dracmorda Boulet
Boulet Brothers drag performer, co-host of Dragula
Boulet Brothers
Episode: 314: Doctor Sleep with The Boulet Brothers
Swanthula Boulet
Boulet Brothers drag performer, co-host of Dragula
Boulet Brothers
Episode: 314: Doctor Sleep with The Boulet Brothers
Sam Weller
Biographer and journalist specializing in Ray Bradbury
Author, Bradbury expert
Episode: 310: Talking Ray Bradbury and Stephen King with Author Sam Weller
Stephen Root
Actor; guest on Widow's Bay
Widow's Bay
Episode: 309: 11/22/63 and Widow's Bay with Stephen Root
Michael Johnston
Actor in Obsession
Obsession (Film)
Episode: 308: An Interview with Obsession Stars Michael Johnston and Cooper Tomlinson!

Hosts

Eric Vespe
Host of The Kingcast
Anthony Bresnikan
Co-host of The Kingcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Just THE best

    The trouble with The Kingcast is that it has ruined me for all other podcasts. While I still like to catch some other shows NONE live up to what you get here. And while I miss Wamplers chaos and good natured tomfoolery Anthony adds great takes and accompanies Vespe and his nerdy best just excellently. Long live the kingcast and thank you for making my days brighter since 2020.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr K19
    Australia7 days ago
  • Great hosts, great content!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nixlyn
    6 months ago
  • All I wanted but didn’t get …

    All I wanted was to hear a review of the book 11/22/63 by Stephen King and about 40 minutes in, I STILL heard no discussion of the book. Instead I heard fowl language and liberal political bias. Never again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ladyrx
    United States10 months ago
  • Good but

    Why all the swearing? Very unprofessional. Shame because apart from that it’s not a bad podcast. Drop the unnecessary trailer trash cussing and I’ll be back

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mr Day
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Not about King

    They hardly talk King anymore

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Dr Doom Jr
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show's deep King-specific discussions and varied guests.
Critiques often target production quality or host dynamics more than content.
Fans appreciate archival segments and guest diversity, with strong sentiment for King-focused depth.

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#86
Colombia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#110
Chile/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#173
Finland/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

319: An Interview with Big City Greens Creator Shane Houghton
Q: What was the process like on the day of recording with Stephen King?
King was in an undisclosed location, the team checked levels and mic placement, and Shane directed him through multiple takes to get a tight, ten-minute cameo that fit the episode rhythm.
319: An Interview with Big City Greens Creator Shane Houghton
Q: Shane, tell us all about getting Stephen King onto your show.
Shane explains writing a concise, economical one-page pitch and leveraging Disney's casting and talent relations infrastructure to approach Stephen King, which culminated in King agreeing to appear in Killer Cludge.
318: Bonus Ep: Throttle (and Giant Snakes) with Mike P. Nelson Live At Fantastic Fest 2026!
Q: Tell me why you chose this short story and why it jumped out at you as something you'd want to talk about.
The short story Throttle by Stephen King and Joe Hill was chosen because it offers a lean, emotionally resonant father–son dynamic within a dark, violent world, making it a perfect vehicle to discuss adaptation and character depth alongside a live audience.
317: My Dinner With Malachai - An Interview with Courtney Gains
Q: Well, speaking of booking it, what can you tell us about your audition story and how you stood out?
I took a calculated risk by bringing a fake pocket knife and reading opposite a reader; I challenged the room and impressed the casting director, which led to a callback and ultimately the role. It was a moment where I demonstrated confidence and a willingness to push boundaries to prove I belonged.
315: An Interview With Casper Kelly
Q: What inspired the concept for Buddy and how did you approach turning it into a feature?
Casper describes a germ of an idea for a Barney horror movie that evolved into a multi-genre film by adding emotional depth, humor, and a real-world, emotional throughline, while maintaining the playful, unsettling core.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kingcast

What is The Kingcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently blends in-depth discourse on Stephen King across books, films, and archival material with insider perspectives from actors, directors, authors, and scholars. Episodes frequently center on adaptations, archival discoveries, and the broader King universe, while guest lineups range from notable actors in King adaptations to journalists and academics analyzing King's work. The mix of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, craft-focused conversations, and celebration of King's influence creates a lively, sometimes opinionated, but deeply fandom-forward experience. A standout aspect is the recurring engagement with archival material and crossovers into related horror and genre media, which can powerfully illuminate both classic and c... more

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Recent guests on The Kingcast include:

1. Shane Houghton
2. Courtney Gains
3. Kate Siegel
4. Casper Kelly
5. Dracmorda Boulet
6. Swanthula Boulet
7. Sam Weller
8. Stephen Root

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