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

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

By: Jay Russo and Sean McGurr
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A podcast about Stephen King and his books Art Literary History & Criticism Science Fiction
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  • Bonus Episode 51: Misery movie
    Jan 28 2026

    In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1990 adaptation of Misery.

    Note: We recorded this before Rob Reiner’s tragic death.

    • Introduction (00:00)
    • Background (01:28)
    • Changes from the book (06:55)
    • Overall thoughts (26:06)
    • Dark Tower Thinnies (30:58)
    • Yuck-King it up (32:21)
    • Fun stuff (35:55)
    • Other Worlds Than These (42:33)
      • Sean: Patriot (2015-2018, Amazon Prime)
      • Jay: Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch (1965, Philip K. Dick)
    • Outro (50:23)

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    Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com.

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    Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

    Next episode: “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” found in Different Seasons.

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    53 mins
  • Ep. 180 Misery, Parts 3-4
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Misery, Part 3: Paul and Part 4: Goddess.

    • Introduction (00:12)
    • In defense of writing (01:29)
    • What book did we just read? (13:14)
    • Final thoughts (19:37)
    • Dark Tower Thinnies (23:27)
    • Yuck-King it Up (27:04)
    • Fun Stuff (29:42)
    • Other Worlds than These (33:55)
      • Jay: Star Trek: Khan podcast
      • Sean: Slow Horses, Season 5
    • Outro (37:32)

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    Buy merch at store.twoguystothedarktowercame.com.

    Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com.

    Join the conversation on social media!

    • X: @2guysdarktower
    • Bluesky: @twoguysdarktower.bsky.social

    Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

    Next Episode: Misery, the 1990 film adaptation, directed by Rob Reiner.

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    39 mins
  • Ep. 179 Misery, Part 2
    Dec 31 2025

    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Misery, Part 2: Misery.

    • Introduction (00:00)
    • Scary and funny (01:25)
    • Writing as procrastination (10:47)
    • Can you? (17:12)
    • Dark Tower Thinnies (23:44)
    • Yuck-King it Up (30:09)
    • Fun Stuff (33:50)
    • Other Worlds than These (38:31)
      • Jay: Amadeus (1984 dir. Milos Forman)
      • Sean: Stupid TV, Be More Funny by Alan Siegel
    • Outro (46:14)

    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app!

    Buy merch at store.twoguystothedarktowercame.com.

    Send your questions, comments, and ideas to twoguysdarktower@gmail.com. For more information about the show, check us out at twoguystothedarktowercame.com.

    Join the conversation on social media!

    • X: @2guysdarktower
    • Bluesky: @twoguysdarktower.bsky.social

    Intro and outro music is Western Cowboys Logo by Shorties.

    Next Episode: Misery, Part 3: Paul and Part 4: Goddess.

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    48 mins
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