On this, our milestone 250th episode, after congratulating ourselves and talking a little bit about the future of the podcast, we take a look at the 1986 classic, Stand By Me. We dive deep into why this Stephen King adaptation is still the quintessential "coming-of-age" story, exploring everything from the bond of friendship and the loss of innocence to that messy transition into the complexities of being a teenager.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Colbycast

02:14 Celebrating 250 Episodes

08:06 Future of the Colbycast

10:30 Introducing Stand By Me

22:28 Exploring Themes of Stand By Me

28:06 Character Analysis and Development

40:00 The Impact of Dialogue and Writing

49:05 Personal Reflections and Connections

01:06:01 Final Thoughts on Stand By Me

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