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A Stephen King Podcast For Stephen King Obsessives

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I hope you brought your sad tissues with you today because this episode gets emotional real dang quickly. Our guest is Wil Wheaton who is returning to The Kingcast to talk about all things Stand By Me and The Body as Rob Reiner's film celebrates its ... more

Horror author Nat Cassidy (When the Wolf Comes Home) has a new book of short stories coming out called I Know A Place: Rest Stop and Other Dark Detours so it was only natural that we brought him back on the show to talk about one of King's most belov... more

We have something of an academic detour for you with this episode. Listen along as we're joined by Professor Andy Hageman (Director of the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement at Luther College) who recently got access to the exclusive Stephen Kin... more

Director Natasha Kermani (Abraham's Boys, The Dreadful) is our guest this week and she picked a very interesting title to discuss: Stephen King's collaboration with his son Joe Hill titled Throttle. Kermani is no stranger to the work of Joe Hill, hav... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Hageman
Professor of English and director of the Center for Ethics at Luther College
Luther College
Episode: 301: Uncovering The Dark Half Secrets in the Stephen King Archive with Professor Andy Hageman
Natasha Kermani
Writer and director, adapted Joe Hill's story Abraham's Boys and directed The Dreadful.
Episode: 300: Throttle with Natasha Kermani
Randy Havens
Actor known for his roles in Stranger Things and The Woman in the Room
Episode: 299: The Woman in the Room with Randy Havens
Graham Skipper
Screenwriter, filmmaker, and actor known for genre films.
Episode: 297: Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass with Graham Skipper
Nat Cassidy
Extraordinary author and actor, acclaimed for works shaping horror's next golden age.
Episode: 296: Remembering Rob Reiner with Nat Cassidy and Drew McWeeny
Drew McWeeny
Notable film critic and podcaster, known for deep insights into cinema.
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Episode: 296: Remembering Rob Reiner with Nat Cassidy and Drew McWeeny
Skeet Ulrich
Actor known for his role in Scream and Five Nights At Freddy's.
Episode: 295: The Shawshank Redemption with Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard
Peter Hall
Writer and director of Man Finds Tape.
Episode: 294: Joyland with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman
Paul Gandersman
Writer and director of Man Finds Tape.
Episode: 294: Joyland with Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman

Hosts

Eric Vespi
Host of The Kingcast; frequent moderator and interviewer in horror and Stephen King-adjacent media.
Anthony Bresnikan
Co-host; brings film journalism and deep knowledge of King-derived adaptations; strong contributor to discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • 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 States3 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 Kingdom7 months 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
    Colombiaa year ago
  • Great

    This is such a good show. I love King, so it’s a given I love this podcast, but it’s not just all about King. There are varied topics, conversations and guests (special mention to the recent show with Willem Dafoe and Bill Skarsgard, they were such good guests, really cool guys!).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moggyhoogychoogy
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the deep dives and guest quality when the topic stays on King-adjacent content.
Some listeners dislike heavy use of politics or social commentary during episodes not focused on King.
Critiques often cite off-topic tangents and inconsistent production quality.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#229
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#137
Finland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#222
Netherlands/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

295: The Shawshank Redemption with Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard
Q: What's your Stephen King origin story?
Skeet expressed that he started reading Stephen King's books in his early 20s, particularly enchanted by 'Shawshank Redemption' upon its release.
290: It: Welcome to Derry with Andy and Barbara Muschietti
Q: What was your Stephen King origin story?
Both Andy and Barbara reflect on their early experiences with Stephen King's works, influenced by his ability to connect with readers through horror and personal themes.
290: It: Welcome to Derry with Andy and Barbara Muschietti
Q: Can you talk about wanting to find a place for The Black Spot in the story?
The Black Spot was a significant element that Andy wanted to include as it deeply ties into the history and trauma of Derry.
284: An Interview with Jeff Fahey
Q: What do you think your character's motivations are in The Institute?
My character believes he's doing good for humanity, even if it means engaging in morally ambiguous actions.
284: An Interview with Jeff Fahey
Q: What made you attracted to the character in The Final Run?
It was fascinating that it's a story about a man who wants to do something for his ailing wife, and it's appealing to play someone who's a gentleman smuggler.

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

A discussion-centric show that consistently covers Stephen King's body of work across books, films, and adaptations, often bringing in filmmakers, actors, writers, and critics who have worked on or around King properties. Episodes frequently explore narrative craft, adaptation choices, and the cultural impact of King's universe, with occasional forays into related horror cinema, publishing, and media commentary. The roster of guests includes prominent filmmakers and actors connected to major King adaptations, providing first-person insights into the creative process, production, and fan reception. The show stands out for its deep fandom, lively host banter, and a track record of high-profile guests, though feedback suggests occasional criti... more

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1. The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
2. Colors of the Dark
3. The Spiel
4. Blank Check with Griffin & David
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The Kingcast launched 6 years ago and published 301 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Kingcast include:

1. Andy Hageman
2. Natasha Kermani
3. Randy Havens
4. Graham Skipper
5. Nat Cassidy
6. Drew McWeeny
7. Skeet Ulrich
8. Peter Hall

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