Episodes

  • Ep. 166 Umney’s Last Case

    Ep. 166 Umney’s Last Case
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Umney’s Last Case” from Nightmares & Dreamscapes. Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:21) Metalepsis (07:46) Relationship to Nightmares & Dreamscapes introduction (18:40) TNT Adaptation (25:21) Dark Tower Thinnies (31:16) Yuck-King it Up (35:53) Fun Stuff (37:30) Other Worlds than These (41:07) Sean: Sean: … Continue reading Ep. 166 Umney’s Last Case →
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    48 mins
  • Ep. 165 Later, Chapters 34-69

    Ep. 165 Later, Chapters 34-69
    Apr 16 2025
    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Later, chapters 34-69. Introduction (00:13) Missed opportunities (01:09) Siloing of the story (13:23) Final thoughts (16:52) Dark Tower Thinnies (18:09) Yuck-King it Up (21:11) Fun Stuff (23:51) Other Worlds than These (27:08) Jay: Reacher, S3, starring Alan Ritchson and Anthony Michael Hall … Continue reading Ep. 165 Later, Chapters 34-69 →
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    33 mins
  • Ep. 164 Later, Chapters 1-33

    Ep. 164 Later, Chapters 1-33
    Apr 2 2025
    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Later, chapters 01 – 33. Introduction (00:00) Publication history (01:38) Is it a crime story (02:39) Are the characters well constructed (08:48) Authorial adjacent (15:11) Dark Tower Thinnies (20:15) Yuck-King it Up (21:42) Fun Stuff (23:48) Other Worlds than These (30:00) Sean: … Continue reading Ep. 164 Later, Chapters 1-33 →
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    39 mins
  • Ep. 163 Joyland, third third

    Ep. 163 Joyland, third third
    Mar 19 2025
    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the final third of Joyland. Introduction (00:13) Masks (01:08) A look back (07:04) Our final thoughts (11:15) The end of the story (12:21) Dark Tower Thinnies (18:19) Yuck-King it Up (20:14) Fun Stuff (23:41) Other Worlds than These (28:46) Outro (33:35) Leave … Continue reading Ep. 163 Joyland, third third →
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    35 mins
  • Ep. 162 Joyland, second third

    Ep. 162 Joyland, second third
    Mar 5 2025
    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the second third of Joyland. Introduction (00:00) Superpowers (01:40) Breezy contemplations (10:09) Dark Tower Thinnies (23:03) Yuck-King it Up (25:03) Fun Stuff (28:35) Other Worlds than These (32:33) Jay: Silo (Apple TV) Sean: Cunk on Earth (Netflix) Outro (41:15) Leave us a … Continue reading Ep. 162 Joyland, second third →
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    42 mins
  • Ep. 161 Joyland, first third

    Ep. 161 Joyland, first third
    Feb 19 2025
    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the first third of Joyland. Introduction (00:13) Recap (00:51) Publication history (01:16) It’s all about a vibe (02:15) The mystery (11:23) Dark Tower Thinnies (19:46) “The Sick Rose” by William Blake (22:08) Yuck-King it Up (23:13) Fun Stuff (26:03) Middle Aged Dad … Continue reading Ep. 161 Joyland, first third →
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    38 mins
  • Ep. 160 The Colorado Kid, Chapters 13-18 and the Afterword

    Ep. 160 The Colorado Kid, Chapters 13-18 and the Afterword
    Feb 5 2025
    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Colorado Kid, Chapters 13-18 and the afterword. Introduction (00:00) What are our theories (02:32) Becoming part of a community (13:38) Did the story work? (20:52) Dark Tower Thinnies (27:42) Yuck-King It Up (31:07) Fun Stuff (31:35) Other Worlds Than These (35:35) … Continue reading Ep. 160 The Colorado Kid, Chapters 13-18 and the Afterword →
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    47 mins
  • Ep. 159 The Colorado Kid, Chapters 5-12

    Ep. 159 The Colorado Kid, Chapters 5-12
    Jan 22 2025
    In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Colorado Kid, chapters 5 - 12.
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    31 mins