Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books

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Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books episodes

May 31, 2017 Ep. 14: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 1 Bear and Bone
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) … Continue reading Ep. 14: The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands — Chapter 1 Bear and Bone
46 min
May 17, 2017 Ep. 13: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Final Shuffle
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!) … Continue reading Ep. 13: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Final Shuffle
45 min
May 11, 2017 Bonus Episode: The Dark Tower Trailer
In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we discuss the first full trailer for The Dark Tower movie.
Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/GjwfqXTebIY

Introduction (0:00)
Sean’s initial thoughts (01:45)
Not just from Book I (02:16)
Movie looks too conventional (04:52)
What Sean liked (07:00)
Is McConaughey right for the role? (08:02)
References to other King works (10:54)
The bootleg trailer (11:56)
Outro (15:12)

For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower.
Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.
17 min
May 03, 2017 Ep. 12: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Pusher
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 … Continue reading Ep. 12: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Pusher
49 min
April 19, 2017 Ep. 11: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Reshuffle
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 … Continue reading Ep. 11: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Reshuffle
40 min
April 05, 2017 Ep. 10: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Lady of Shadows
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 … Continue reading Ep. 10: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Lady of Shadows
48 min
March 22, 2017 Ep. 9: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Shuffle
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 … Continue reading Ep. 9: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Shuffle
45 min
March 08, 2017 Ep. 8: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Prisoner
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 … Continue reading Ep. 8: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Prisoner
52 min
March 08, 2017Ep. 8: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — The Prisoner
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 twoguystothedarktowercame.com. You can also email us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/2guysdarktower/ and our and our Twitter feed is @2guysdarktower.
Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.
Next Episode: March 22; We cover Book 2 of the Dark Tower, The Drawing of the Three, Shuffle.
52 min
February 22, 2017 Ep. 7: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Prologue: The Sailor
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. 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 … Continue reading Ep. 7: The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three — Prologue: The Sailor
36 min