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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
Rose Red

A Stephen King Podcast For Stephen King Obsessives

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If you're a weirdo like us here at The Kingcast then you'll hold Casper Kelly's work up as an ideal beacon of the bizarre. From Too Many Cooks to his Cheddar Goblin commercial in Mandy, Kelly's been bouncing between pitch perfect nostalgia and crap-y... more

Are The Boulet Brothers the hardest working drag queens in the world? There's an easy case to be made that they are. From hosting their long-running and Emmy nominated show The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, to guest-editing Heavy Metal, to producing and ... more

This past weekend we lost genre great Chuck Russell, who directed the best Nightmare On Elm Street sequel, one of the best horror remakes (The Blob), and introduced the world to Cameron Diaz in The Mask. Last year we had the great pleasure of intervi... more

One of the most common questions we receive here at The Kingcast is where to start. It's not an easy question to answer, especially given the mountain of work the author has put out and continues to add on to year by year.

So Vespe and Breznican bro... more

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Recent Guests

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!
Cooper Tomlinson
Actor in Obsession
Obsession (Film)
Episode: 308: An Interview with Obsession Stars Michael Johnston and Cooper Tomlinson!
Caroline Bicks
Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine, author of Monsters In The Archives
University of Maine
Episode: 307: Bonus Ep: Diving Into The Stephen King Archives with Professor Caroline Bicks
Brian McElhaney
Member of BriTANiK, comedian and filmmaker
BriTANiK
Episode: 305: The Dead Zone with BriTANiK's Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney

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
  • Great hosts, great content!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nixlyn
    5 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 States8 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 Statesa year ago
  • New comer to the podcast.

    As a Constant Reader from Colombia, I really haven’t found a community that shares my passion with the King Universe of books and movies. Listening to you guys has been a delight, finally I’ve found a great podcast to listen and get so much interesting info and stories from the people that have loved Stephen King’s stories or have participated in the movie adaptations. Gracias de corazón! Thank you so much for your work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CinephiliaCo
    Colombia2 years ago

Listeners Say

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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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Apple Podcasts
#131
Russia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#172
Finland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#227
Chile/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
311: Children of the Corn with Stephen Graham Jones
Q: What makes the book more effective than the movie for some readers?
The book's ending and its tight, brutal design offer a more ambiguous, unsettling conclusion that allows for multiple interpretations, which the hosts find more satisfying than the more explicit turn-of-events in the film.
310: Talking Ray Bradbury and Stephen King with Author Sam Weller
Q: When did you first clock Stephen King?
Sam recalls discovering Salem's Lot on TV in 1979, which drew him into King's work and led to a deeper appreciation of King's storytelling, especially the way King blends coming-of-age with horror and the personal, autobiographical underpinnings in his fiction.
305: The Dead Zone with BriTANiK's Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney
Q: What did you expect when you first approached The Dead Zone as a King topic, and how did your perception change after watching it again?
We went in with limited expectations, and after watching it, our appreciation grew as we noticed how the film stays rooted in Johnny's perspective and uses the coma as a device to heighten the emotional stakes rather than rely on cheap horror effects.
304: An Interview with William Sadler
Q: What was it like working with Frank Darabont on Shawshank?
Sadler recalls the ensemble approach, the rehearsal process, and the sense of a long-running relationship that helped create natural, believable interactions among the cast.

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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. Casper Kelly
2. Dracmorda Boulet
3. Swanthula Boulet
4. Sam Weller
5. Stephen Root
6. Michael Johnston
7. Cooper Tomlinson
8. Caroline Bicks

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