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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 4.5, The Wind Through the Keyhole, Starkblast. Introduction (0:00) Section recap (0:46) Publication history (2:04) Foreword (11:00) Roland’s curse (14:15) The ka-tet (19:06) Story-within-a-story (26:45) Fun stuff (30:30) Outro (36:53) Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdark...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass. Introduction (00:12) Overall book recap (00:42) The Afterword (02:04) Comparison of how King ends the stories in the book: Blaine vs. Mejis vs. Oz (12:17) Our final thoughts (18:46) Why is the book titled “Wizard and Glass?” (20:54) Critical reception (28:53) Listener feedback (39:55) Book and show logistics (49:11) Outro (50:02) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguyst...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, with the All God’s Chillun Got Shoes section. Introduction (0:00) Matricide–Is it that bad? (2:06) Gabrielle’s motivation (9:36) Dave McKean, Neal Gaiman, and Sandman connection (16:40) Why does Roland share this story (17:59) The Green Palace (29:37) Sean goes on about the end, the real end, the end-end (35:05) Roland gets emotional (35:25) Fun stuff (40:50) Outro (52:04) Leave us an Apple...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Come, Reap, chapters 9 & 10. Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:48) The Wizard’s Glass – the Pink One (02:20) Roland’s vision in the wizard’s glass (17:57) The Once and Future Roland (32:06) Did King end the story successfully? (41:07) Fun Stuff (48:58) Outro (56:15) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gm...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap chapters 5-8. Introduction (0:00) King’s narrative style…the Good (3:30) …the Bad (7:30) …and the Ugly (13:30) Cruelty of Mejis (17:50) Susan’s loss of innocence (27:40) Fun Stuff (39:00) Outro (45:02) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Interlude and Come, Reap chapters 1-4. Introduction (0:00) Interlude: a fascinating reflection on the story (03:39) Tension to story, but… (09:59) Religion (17:48) Roland and Cuthbert come to a head (30:06) Fun Stuff (37:33) Outro (48:00) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Face...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Susan, chapters 6-10. Introduction (0:00) Smart people doing smart things (1:45) Love makes you do stupid things (like forget your duty) (8:25) Why is Roland telling this story (20:10) Roland is a dangerous man (23:30) Worldbuilding (25:45) Magic (26:00) Thinny (28:00) Time getting softer (31:45) Fun Stuff (35:00) Reviews/Shout-outs (43:10) Outro (46:00) For more information about the sh...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Part 2, Susan, chapter 1-5. Introduction (00:00) Careless Love (05:50) Language and customs (17:59) Politic, politics, politics! (23:12) Fun Stuff (40:06) Outro (55:42) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitte...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, Riddles chapters 4 & 5. Introduction (0:00) Book Summary (0:45) Where’s the meat? (1:50) Does this section enhance the Stand or the Dark Tower more? (3:55) A new wheelchair! (10:10) Jay’s epic rant (13:15) Story telling (15:28) (This Song’s Just) Six Words Long (18:58) Fun Stuff (27:20) Outro (36:45) Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower For more information about the ...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book IV, Wizard and Glass, the Argument; Prologue; and Part One, Riddles, Chapters 1 – 3. Introduction (00:00) Context of Book IV (01:31) Why so much recap? (11:40) If Blaine were an ally, oh the possibilities (17:56) Riddle contest–end of the line for Blaine (22:32) Gunslinger’s nature (36:10) Fun Stuff (38:18) Outro (42:00) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we finish Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, covering chapter VI, Riddle and Waste Lands. Introduction (00:00) Recap (00:59) Cop-out or not? (07:19) Waste Lands as a theme (14:17) Critical takes (35:20) Fun Stuff (40:46) Outro (52:15) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ ...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, chapter 5, Bridge and City. Introduction (00:00) Connections to The Stand (01:47) Character development (13:52) Riddles (24:57) Spoiler for “Game of Thrones” (29:39 – 30:31) The destruction that follows Roland (34:40) Fun Stuff (39:00) Velcro Fly by Z. Z. Top (43:09) https://youtu.be/F89McWFENTs Outro (46:09) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.co...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 4, Town & Ka-Tet. Introduction (00:00) Roland’s connection to the old ways (03:04) The palaver of the ka-tet (09:17) Once there was a world we knew, but that world has moved on (23:04) Stephen King tropes (33:50) Fun stuff (39:03) Outro (45:10) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarkt...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book III of the Dark Tower, The Waste Lands, Chapter 3, Door and Demon. Introduction (0:00) The death of Eddie’s childhood (03:40) Susanna is underdeveloped as a character (24:44) Does Roland fully grasp the scope of his quest? (33:44) Fun stuff (41:01) Outro (55:02) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at https:/...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, Chapter 2, Key and Rose. Introduction (00:00) Plot recap (00:42) King addressing his critics (02:06) Expansion of Jake as a character (13:30) They Might Be Giants song, “New York City” (22:39) Jake is putting his faith in Ka (28:02) Fun stuff (35:32) Outro (43:32) “New York City.” They Might Be Giants. Factory Showroom. Elektra, 1996. (The TMBG version is a cover from the 1995 Cub song of ...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book III, The Waste Lands, Chapter 1, “Bear and Bone.” Introduction (0:00) Plot summary (00:45) Publication context (02:00) Aping T.S. Elliot (07:40) Laying down some mythology (10:33) Eddie’s arc (25:31) Susannah’s arc (26:31) Roland’s arc (29:13) Fun stuff (32:25) Art from Sonya – Shardik (43:25) Outro (44:22) Leave us an Apple Podcast review! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower For more in...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we conclude The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, Final Shuffle. Introduction (0:00) Plot recap (00:44) Who were the titular three? (01:29) Snake symbolism (06:53) The Quest (08:56) Who is Death? (16:41) Fantasy genre and tropes (21:01) Reversed portal (thanks, Emily Cait!) (22:29) Fun stuff (25:14) Chekhov’s jawbone (25:33) Artwork – two Phil Hale commissions (27:19) Some TV tropes (31:23) Critical reviews of The Drawing of the Th...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, The Pusher. Introduction (00:00) Plot recap (00:44) A fish out of water (02:04) Matters of fate (05:41) Delusions of grandeur (06:09) Roland as hero (11:59) Romper Room “Do Bee” song (18:27) What is Roland’s intent with the third door? (19:54) Roland’s plan (28:43) Fun stuff (36:10) Outro (47:23) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. Yo...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book II of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, “Reshuffle.” Introduction (0:00) Odetta Loves Eddie (01:58) King paints a pretty romantic picture (06:35) Twilight Time (08:35) Is Odetta aware of Detta? (11:41) Does Detta know about Odetta? (14:16) Roland’s increasing affection for Eddie (17:44) Is NYC significant? (27:22) Reshuffle structure (28:05) King is UP TO SOMETHING (32:08) Thank you, listeners (35:01) Listener feedba...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three, The Lady of Shadows. Introduction (00:00) Plot Recap (00:50) Why Odetta/Detta? (03:43) Why is Odetta so Wealthy? (09:30) Roland Needs to Merge Odetta and Detta (12:55) Writing Style Reflects Content (18:36) More Cultural References (25:28) Jay’s Favorite Word (27:44) Changing Character Dynamics of the Group (29:32) Huh? Moments (37:30) Closing (46:05) For more information about the...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book 2, The Drawing of the Three, Shuffle. Introduction (0:00) Plot Summary (01:04) Cards Metaphor (02:32) Talkin’ Ka (06:56) Talkin’ Eddie (16:42) Relationship Between Eddie and Roland (30:02) Random Thoughts (32:07) Roland’s Backstory (39:14) Closing (42:40) For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook a...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Book 2 of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, The Prisoner. Introduction (00:15) Chapter Recap (00:50) Evolution of King’s writing style; Gunslinger to Drawing of the Three (01:49) Roland’s Greek Chorus (14:23) The Prisoner: Eddie Dean (21:01) TV Tropes: The Likable Junkie (31:33) King Errors (32:34) Listener Feedback (44:19) Listener Voice Memo (46:22) Closing (50:10) For more information about the show, check us out at twog...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Dark Tower, Book II, The Drawing of the Three: Prologue: The Sailor. Roland Deschain by Sonya Lucas Introduction (0:00) Plot recap (1:00) Publication history (2:38) Illustrations by Phil Hale (8:14) Argument (10:08) Prologue: The Sailor (16:04) Fan art from Sonya Lucas (32:40) Outro (33:55) Leave us an Apple Podcast review! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/twoguysdarktower Send your questions, comments, and ideas to t...

In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we take a look back at The Dark Tower, Book I, The Gunslinger. Listener feedback (01:42) Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, First Stanza (07:46) Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came, Last Stanza (08:05) Tease Movie Trailer episode (11:35) Does The Gunslinger work as a stand-alone story? (13:57) Book reviews (21:23) Overall theme (26:30) Character arcs (38:10) Leave us an Apple Podcasts review! Support our show at Patreon.com/twoguysdarkto...