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   Number 1: The Talisman & Black House Revisited

   We're weeks out from the release of Stephen King and Peter Straub's highly anticipated third Talisman novel Other Worlds Than These. In anticipation, the Losers dust off the two preceding tomes: 1984's The Talisman and 2001's Black House. Don't forget, we have full book episodes on both of these novels. This is more or less a primer for Constant Readers and Listeners alike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   September 18, 2026·2h 10min
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   Number 2: The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking: #28-23

   Behold, The Definitive Stephen King Book Ranking! This year, the Losers are counting down Stephen King's published novels -- specifically, novels (no collections) -- from worst to best. For August, the Losers cycle through a few more novels before getting lost in the woods with some underrated gems in the King canon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   August 28, 2026·2h 7min
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   Number 3: The Stacks: What We're Reading in September 2026

   Randall and Jenn are back in the Stacks to preview spooky season's most intriguing books, including new releases from Gwendolyn Kiste, Alma Katsu, Tanavarie Due, Stephen Graham Jones, and Jane Schoenbrun, as well as nonfiction titles about Rod Serling, the Loch Ness Monster, and the town that inspired Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." So many books. Then they share some non-spoilery takes on what they're currently reading, watching, and listening to. In between, they discuss "cozy" horror, board games, Jon Ronson, and Mr. Beast's literary debut. Check out everything recommended in this episode below. Books: Last Days by Brian Evenson Whalefall by Daniel Kraus My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh This B Just Won’t Die by Tanya Pell Crone by Keith Rosson The Ship of Death by Kyle Winkler Other recs: The Amazing Digital Circus (show) Furious (show) Interior Motives (web show) Our Hero Balthazar (movie) Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (movie) Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young (movie) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   September 13, 2026·2h 21min
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   Number 4: Stephen King Dollar Baby Deep Dive: “That Feeling..."

   In a new series, the Losers will be exploring the Dollar Baby world by interviewing filmmakers who’ve been through the process. In this episode, Julia Marchese and Jenn Adams speak to filmmaker Paul Inman who adapted Everything's Eventual short story "That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is in French" for the program in 2021. They also discuss their forthcoming plans for KingCon and a new anthology book with fellow Club pal and former Dollar Baby filmmaker Billy Hanson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   September 04, 2026·1h 5min
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   Number 5: The Pop of King: 2009 (Patreon Clip)

   The Losers continue their coverage of Stephen King's Entertainment Weekly column The Pop of King. This episode centers around his 2009 articles, which include: musings on 24, torture, Breaking Bad, his budding screen addiction, and websites with names like Retrocrush.com and PurpleSlinky.com. Oh, he also lowkey predicted streaming culture. Hear a clip now and get the full thing at patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

   August 05, 2026·12min
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