<p>The Losers untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer <em>your</em> questions. Questions like "If you were to teach a college level course on Stephen King what required reading would you put on the syllabus?”; “Which musician is the most like King? Be it output or career similarities"; “What King books do you think Tabby had the most influence / oversight on?”; and more. They also discuss favorite graphic novels, the best sketches of this season's I Think You Should Leave, and horror movie trailers that oversold the movie. Want to ask them a question on the next Bag of Bones episode? Become an Overlook patron at www.patreon.com/thebarrens.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Joining <em>The Losers’ Club</em> this week is Chris Adams, author of <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/out-for-blood-9781350320536/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Out for Blood: A Cultural History of Carrie the Musical</em></a>, which is out July 27th via Bloomsbury Publishing. Per its synopsis, <em>Out for Blood</em> patches together “memories, archive material and contemporary reports to dive into the origins and development of this infamous show and examines how a promising entertainment product can swiftly gain a notorious reputation, what makes or breaks a Broadway show, and how even the most unlikely of musicals can find its place in the hearts of fans around the world.”&nbsp;Adams chats with the Losers about the musical’s development, the urban legends clouding its history, and what separates its original and modern versions. He also discusses what spurred his love for the musical and the <a href="https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/out-for-blood/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10-part podcast</a> (also called <em>Out for Blood</em>) that paved the way for the book itself.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Here's a clip from our our latest Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Losers listing the 10 best endings in all of Stephen King’s works – but specifically his novels.Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thebarrens</a>. You'll unlock hundreds hours of exclusive content that includes The Stephen King Archives, dozens of Ka-mmentary tracks for your favorite King flicks, all of our Lobstrosities episodes clawing through those silly King sequels, in addition to spinoffs like The Soul's Midnight, Talkin' Hawkins, and CrichtonCast. Not to mention, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes <em>and</em> one-offs.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Losers review Rob Savage's <em>The Boogeyman</em>. Together, they discuss the creature design, the connection to It, the nastiness of the original story, the mental health metaphor, the in-world rules/lore, the goofy cameo joke, and our own Boogeymen when we were kids.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Losers are joined by filmmaker, screenwriter, editor, and producer Rob Savage, whose latest film <em>The Boogeyman</em> is haunting theaters everywhere. Together, they discuss growing up with Stephen King in the UK, the transition from found footage to traditional narrative, shooting in the dark, the monster vs. the metaphor, and working with a major studio. He also discusses his affinity for Stanley Kubrick's <em>The Shining</em>, shares an anecdote involving King, and singles out the next story he'd love to adapt (spoiler: <em>The Langoliers</em>).</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>An ambitious ER physician meets her scariest patient yet in a new original audio drama from The Losers’ Club inspired by The Boogeyman and created in partnership with 20th Century Studios</p><br><p>Written by Dan Caffrey. Featuring performances by Ashley Casseday, Lauren Ogle, and Guenievere Govea. Editing, sound design, and original music by Mae Shults.&nbsp;Produced by Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, and Dan Caffrey.</p><br><p><strong>From the mind of Stephen King, The Boogeyman is now playing only in theaters. Get tickets now: www.fandango.com/TheBoogeyman</strong></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Here's a clip from our our latest Patreon exclusive episode that sees the Losers studying Stephen King’s influence over television throughout the years. Together, they see what they can learn from TV’s treatment of King’s work — from the jokes, to the references, to the shows that, if not for him, might not exist. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thebarrens</a>. You'll unlock hundreds hours of exclusive content that includes The Stephen King Archives, dozens of Ka-mmentary tracks for your favorite King flicks, all of our Lobstrosities episodes clawing through those silly King sequels, in addition to spinoffs like The Soul's Midnight, Talkin' Hawkins, and CrichtonCast. Not to mention, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes <em>and</em> one-offs.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Losers grab their swim trunks and take a plunge into Stephen King's 2008 seaside supernatural thriller <em>Duma Key</em>. Join Losers Dan Caffrey, Jenn Adams, Dan Pfleegor, and Rachel Reeves as they count their steps in the sand and share a pitcher of iced green tea. They’ll hang out under the beach umbrella and discuss how to draw a picture, meditations on healing, aquatic horror, and the end of King’s post-accident phase of writing. How many times can one character get away with saying the word “Muchacho?” They’ll draw the answer into being with a deep dive into King’s Floridian novel. His first.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The heat is on across King's Dominion. To cool off, <em>The Losers' Club</em> put on their shades, rev up their ol' Plymouth Fury, and feel the breeze in Hollywood King.&nbsp;Along the way, they sort through plenty of Needful Tweets. Topics include Stephen King on Scorsese, most memorable one-shots in the King film canon, headlines surrounding <em>The Monkey</em> and <em>The Life of Chuck</em>, more Welcome to Derry updates, Needful Things on 4K, and much much more.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Of all the advice Stephen King offers in his memoir <em>On Writing</em>, “write what you know” may be the best. It’s certainly advice he follows as his vast catalog is nearly bursting with writer protagonists and the occasional villainous scribe.&nbsp;With King’s last literary outing with his own protagonist, Richard Bachman, behind us, we’re rounding up all of King’s fictional writers to duke it out in a March Madness style tournament until only one remains. Join Jenn Adams as she cues up the arena rock and tips off a series of head-to-head battles in which an expert panel including Michael Roffman, Dan Caffrey, and Julia Marchese slowly narrow down the field to an epic final showdown.&nbsp;Nail-biters and buzzer-beaters abound in our quest to identify King’s ultimate writer.</p><br><p>Note: This was recorded last month and is being unlocked in lieu of scheduling issues. For more exclusive episodes like this that we haven't unlocked -- not to mention, over hundreds of hours of content --please join us at <strong>www.patreon.com/thebarrens</strong>.</p><br><p><strong> Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a> | <a href="https://losersclubstore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Store</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Losers' Club co-host Randall Colburn speaks to writer Meg Elison about her <em>Fantasy Magazine</em> article, <a href="https://www.fantasy-magazine.com/fm/non-fiction/all-the-kings-women-the-fats/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>All the King's Women: The Fats</em></a>. It's a breezy and lighthearted chat that should prove enlightening to Constant Readers everywhere. It should be noted that this was originally recorded in January 2022 and is being unlocked from The Barrens. For more exclusive interviews like this that we haven't unlocked -- not to mention, over hundreds of hours of content --please join us at www.patreon.com/thebarrens. Otherwise, enjoy this conversation.</p><br><p><strong> Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a> | <a href="https://losersclubstore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Store</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>With <em>Blaze</em> back on the shelf, the Losers have finished their Richard Bachman run -- at least until now. To cap it all off, they do what any self-respecting Constant Reader would do: gather around, argue, and rank all seven of his novels: from 1977's <em>Rage</em> to 2007's <em>Blaze</em>. </p><br><p>Want to know more about Bachman? Seek out our exhaustive primer episode on ‘ol Dicky that offers an A-to-Z account of Stephen King's fictional (and deceased) author. You can get it now in the Barrens -- patreon.com/thebarrens -- where you’ll also find hundreds of hours of bonus content.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Forgive the creaking hinges and fluttering moths, Constant Listeners. The Losers just cracked open Stephen King’s fabled TRUNK, the one where he keeps all the inked-up pages he’s not yet ready to unleash upon the world.&nbsp;It’s here where the final (?) Richard Bachman's <em>Blaze</em> moldered for decades. Join Losers Randall Colburn, Jenn Adams, Dan Caffrey, and Dan Pfleegor as they chat about this curio in the King oeuvre. Together, they debate the peculiarities of its history, its place in the King crime canon, and what it tells us about King as a young, struggling artist. Fear not, there are several references to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cJJrKKDX50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">season 2 of <em>Burning Love</em></a>.</p><br><p>Want to know more about Bachman? Well, we’ve got an exhaustive primer episode on ‘ol Dicky that offers an A-to-Z account of the fictional (and deceased) author. Next week, we’ll be releasing a ranking of all seven of Bachman’s books that culminates with the question of what the hell a Bachman book even is. You can only get it in the Barrens -- patreon.com/thebarrens -- where you’ll also find hundreds upon hundreds of hours of bonus content. </p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>This month marks the 30th anniversary of George A. Romero's<em> The Dark Half</em>. To celebrate, the Losers are unlocking their Ka-mmentary track for the Stephen King staple that features Dan Caffrey, Dan Pfleegor, and Justin Gerber returning to Castle Rock to talk all things Romero and all things Rooker. For more Ka-mmentaries like this -- we have one for almost every King movie to date -- please join us in The Barrens: www.patreon.com/thebarrens. Otherwise, enjoy the show!</p><br><p><strong> Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a> | <a href="https://losersclubstore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Store</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Spring is here, but the Summer heat is on across King's Dominion. So, once again, <em>The Losers' Club</em> is putting on their shades, revving up their Plymouth Fury, and feeling the breeze in Hollywood King.&nbsp;Along the way, they sort through plenty of Needful Tweets. Topics include <em>Welcome to Derry</em>, Stephen King 4K releases, Mike Flanagan's latest ideas for <em>The Dark Tower</em>, favorite soul songs, <em>The Last of Us</em>, <em>Yellowjackets</em>, and <em>The Wire</em>.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Here's a preview of our latest installment of the CrichtonCast, our Michael Crichton spinoff podcast exclusive&nbsp;to The Barrens. Last year, the series debuted by discussing <em>The Andromeda Strain</em>. This installment sees Randall and Justin engaging in a sweeping conversation about 1987's <em>Sphere</em>, a sci-fi page-turner that not only came out the same year as Stephen King's <em>The Tommyknockers</em>, but shares a shockingly similar premise. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thebarrens</a>. You'll unlock over a hundred hours of exclusive, bonus content that includes other hilarious Ka-mmentary tracks, our King archival series, our Dark Tower Detour series, Jenn's King Character Corner, our spooky Soul's Midnights, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes from yesteryear, and more.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Losers reach Boo'ya Moon, where they discover Stephen King's 2006 novel, Lisey's Story. Join Losers Jenn Adams, Michael Roffman, Ana Marie Cox, and special guest Johann Trotter as they meditate on how King's personal story of love and trauma brings us closer than ever to the Master of Horror.<strong> Note:</strong> This episode was originally recorded and released in June 2021 ahead of the Apple TV+ series. It's being re-run as part of our Stephen King chronological journey.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Losers gather at Boston International Airport to close out their coverage on Stephen King's <em>Cell</em>. Now that they've explored the 2006 novel (see our book episode from back in March), they leap ahead a decade to dial into Tod Williams’ 2016 adaptation. Together, they discuss the film's super long production history (and time in development hell), the reunion of <em>1408</em> stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson, the chopped up script, and, much, much more.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It's St. Patrick's Day! To celebrate, the Losers untie another big ol' Bag of Bones and answer <em>your</em> questions. Questions like "Who's the luckiest (and unluckiest) character in King's Dominion?", "Who wins in a fight? Church or Cuj?", "What's the best St. Patrick's Day read?", "Which King book was the biggest let down?", "What's your favorite King sentence?", and, naturally, "Who in King's Dominion is in your pub crawl?" They also are tasked to cast a Stephen King sitcom. Good lord do they ever. Want to ask them a question on the next Bag of Bones episode? Become an Overlook patron at www.patreon.com/thebarrens.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Will you accept this rose, Constant Listeners? Hope so. <em>The Bachelor</em> himself Zach Shallcross&nbsp;joins the Losers to discuss his journey through Stephen King's catalogue. Together, they discuss how he stumbled into King's Dominion, the books he's read so far, the books he can't wait to read, and how <em>Billy Summers</em> has kept him company on his quest for love. Elsewhere, we also discuss his affinity for the horror genre and whether or not he wants to share a scream or two with his future partner. <em>The Bachelor </em>airs every Monday on ABC at 8 p.m. EST.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>There's a new crop in the cornfields -- it's Kurt Wimmer's <em>Children of the Corn</em>. The Losers head to Nebraska to cover the new re-imagining of the Stephen King short story and get high on the corn oil along the way. Together, they discuss how this franchise has amassed 11 features, why the <em>Corn</em> endures, where they could possibly even take this IP down the road, what an Adapted By credit means (as it relates to <em>Sphere</em>), and the durability of red wigs. This is one wild and crazy episode and chock full of spoilers. So, check it out in theaters this weekend or when it hits Shudder on March 21st. </p><br><p><strong>Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Here's a clip from Jenn’s King Character Corner, our new Patreon exclusive series that sees Jenn Adams embarking on a deep dive into our favorite Stephen King characters both on the page and on the screen. This kickoff episode sees her lighting fires with the Firestarter herself, Charlie McGee. Want to hear the full track? Become a member of The Barrens (Patreon) by visiting <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thebarrens</a>. You'll unlock hundreds hours of exclusive content that includes The Stephen King Archives, the Dark Tower Detour, dozens of Ka-mmentary tracks for your favorite King flicks, all of our Lobstrosities episodes clawing through those silly King sequels, in addition to spinoffs like The Soul's Midnight, Talkin' Hawkins, and CrichtonCast. Not to mention, dozens upon dozens of locked episodes <em>and</em> one-offs.</p><br><p><strong>Follow us on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/losersclubpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/LosersClubPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelosersclubpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>