The Year of Underrated Stephen King

Please Welcome the Stephen Chair in Literature at the University of Maine at Orono, Professor Caroline Bicks, to the TYOUSK Podcast!

In this episode, Professor Bicks and I chat about her brand-new Nonfiction text, "Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King."

We Discuss:

-Professor Caroline's Road to Maine

-Her First Stephen King Text

-Shakespeare and the Stephen King Crossovers

-The Archives & Original Drafts

-Room 217 and The Sound of Pet Sematary

-Constant Reader Interview Questions

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More from Caroline Bicks:

Caroline Bicks – Author (carolinebicks.com)

The Everyday Shakespeare Podcast – Everyday Shakespeare

Insta: @carolinebicks

Threads: @carolinebicks

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Kim C. will return soon!

"The Ice is Gonna Break!"

Please Welcome Back to TYOUSK, My Stephen King Bestie and Host of Tower Junkies & Obsessive Viewer Podcasts, Matt Hurt!

In this SPOILER-HEAVY Exploration of 1979's, The Dead Zone, Matt and I Discuss the Following:

-Introductions and Matt's 2026 Thus Far

-Personal History with the Dead Zone Novel

-The 1983 Cronenberg Film Adaptation

-Sarah Brecknell's Brazen Move

-Greg Stillson and Modern-Day Politics

-Vera Smith/Margaret White & Religious Zealotry

More from Matt Hurt:

Tower Junkies – A Stephen King Podcast – Presented by ObsessiveViewer.com (towerjunkiespod.com)

The Obsessive Viewer – Film and TV Reviews and Podcasts

Anthology – The Twilight Zone and Classic Sci-Fi Podcast | Presented by ObsessiveViewer.com (anthologypod.com)

The Long Walk Walking Project | Collection from Obsessive Viewer Podcasts | 6 posts | Patreon

Obsessive Viewer Podcasts | Patreon

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Patreon.com/dansewithkimc

Kim C. will return soon!

IT. IS. FINISHED!

For the First Time Ever, Kim C. Has Concluded Her 1st Dark Tower Journey!

HEAVY DARK TOWER SPOILERS WITHIN!
PLEASE BEWARE AND STAY AWAY IF YOU HAVEN'T READ ALL (7) BOOKS!

Introduction: I DID IT! And I Loved This Novel

DT 7 Strengths:

- Meta Fiction Done Well

-Kashoom: The Breaking of the Ka-Tet

-The Ending

DT 7 Characters:

Mordred, Patrick Danville, Dandelow, The Tet Corporation, Fe/Fi/Fumalo, and Many More!

DT 7 Criticism, Questions & Final Thoughts

- What Do You Mean He's Dead Forever?

-Villains Vanquished Too Quickly?
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Welcome Back, Colorado Horror Author, Kalvin Ellis to TYOUSK!

Kalvin is My Constant Reader Champion to Take on The Hardest Stephen King Novel!?

In this Episode We Discuss:

- Kalvin's Personal History with Lisey's Story

- The Non-Linear Narrative Style

-Lisey as Wife/ Lisey as Hero

- What is Booya Moon? What is the Pool?

- Jim Dooley & The Long Boy

- Who Should Read Lisey's Story?

-The 2020 Apple TV Miniseries

More from Kalvin Ellis:

KalvinEllis.com

Insta: @kalvinellis
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Kim C. will Return with Dark Tower 7!

Farewell 2025 and Thank You for 20 Episodes!

Let's Hand Out Some Awards!

1. Best Hero

2. Best Leading Lady

3. Best Side Kick/Character in a Supporting Role

4. Best Stephen King Film/TV Adaptation

5. Best Villain

6. Best Setting

7. Best Youth

8. Best Mythical/Monstrous Creature

9. Best SK Animal

10. Best Stephen King Title of 2025!

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[email protected]

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End Credits: Keys of Moon (SoundCloud)

Kim C will be back in 2026!