The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast

Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken to Mike Flanagan, Thomas Jane, Tananarive Due, Chapo Trap House, Owen Teague, Mick Garris, Mary Lambert, Jerry O’Connell, Wil Wheaton, Joe Bob Briggs, and even King himself.


Suitable for readers both Constant and casual. King says check us out.


Edited by Kyle Orozovich. Music by The Most/Charlie Laurence. Produced by Michael Roffman and Randall Colburn.

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TV & Film
201
Breaking Down the Firestarter Trailer
<p>At last, the trailer has arrived for Keith Thomas' highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King's <em>Firestarter</em>, due out May 13th on Peacock. Because of this, the Losers have returned to The Shop, where they break down the trailer and wrestle with their emotions -- particularly, Jenn "Firestarter" Adams. </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;|&nbsp;</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>
37 min
202
The Shining Opera with Composer Paul Moravec
<p>The Losers head to the opera with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Paul Moravec, who shares how he brought Stephen King's <em>The Shining</em> to life on stage. The critically acclaimed production premiered in 2016&nbsp;at the Ordway Music Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Now, it returns for five chilling nights at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Constant Listeners who wish to attend can save 25% off tickets with promo code <strong>LOSERSCLUB</strong> (all one word) by heading to <a href="operacolorado.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">operacolorado.org</a>. Act soon as the doors to the Overlook open from February 26th to March 6th!</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>
47 min
203
Hollywood King: On Fairy Tale, Billy Summers, a...
<p>The heat is on across King's Dominion. So, once again, the Losers are putting on their shades, revving up their Plymouth Fury convertible, and heading to Hollywood King. This month, they're weighing in on news surrounding King's forthcoming novel <em>Fairy Tale</em>, Blumhouse's <em>Later</em>, Bad Robot's <em>Billy Summers</em>, the King influence on <em>The Batman</em>, and why M. Night Shyamalan reads King.</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>
97 min
204
Mick Garris' Riding the Bullet
<p>Would you rather be <em>Riding the Bullet </em>or biting the bullet? The Losers pass up on seeing John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band in favor of Mick Garris’ 2004 Stephen King adaptation starring Jonathan Jackson, Barbara Hershey, Cliff Robertson, and David Arquette. Together, they discuss Garris' style, Arquette's vintage performance, the cotton candied translation from page to screen, and Jackson's curious career. Fun is fun. And done is done.&nbsp;</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;|&nbsp;</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>
101 min
205
Stephen King Archives: The 1999 Incident (Patre...
<p>Here's a preview of our recurring Patreon exclusive series The Stephen King Archives in which the Losers sort through unpublished short stories, long-forgotten interviews, dusty manuscripts, and alternate versions of your favorite tales. The latest installment takes a closer look at the crash that nearly took Stephen King's life on June 19th, 1999 in North Lovell, ME. Want more? Head on over to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thebarrens</a>&nbsp;and enter the Overlook for more exclusive 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>
5 min
206
Y2King: The Plant and Riding the Bullet
<p>It's Y2King! The Losers dial back to 2000 and revisit Stephen King's two e-books: the as-yet-unfinished <em>The Plant</em> and the "Riding the Bullet". Together, they unpack the stories alongside the DIY boom of the early Internet age. Along the way, they touch on how King’s accident informs “Riding the Bullet,” as well as the question of whether we even want to see a finished version of <em>The Plant</em>, one of the strangest relics in the King canon. Also, how did that whole e-book thing pan out?</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;|&nbsp;</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>
139 min
207
The Kingies: The Best of ’90s Stephen King
<p>You are cordially invited to another unforgettable night of The Kingies! With the '90s now behind them, the Losers must choose the best and worst of Stephen King's output throughout his most multi-faceted decade. Also included: The People's Kingies, where we hear from you! So, come join us for the only Stephen King awards show that matters.</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;|&nbsp;</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>
113 min
208
The Lawnmower Man Ka-mmentary Track (Patreon Clip)
<p>Here's a preview of our new Stephen King Ka-mmentary track for the classic Stephen King cyber thriller <em>The Lawnmower Man</em> 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, weekly mini-sodes requested by members, and dozens upon dozens of locked episodes.</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>
3 min
209
The Losers' Club Turns 5 and Season 6 Preview
<p>Five years. Half a decade. Time moves fast when you're in King's Dominion. Join the Losers as they celebrate their 5th anniversary with a meditative discussion on the past, the present, and what's yet to come. Together, they wax nostalgic on the show's origins and applaud the highly supportive community behind the show. They also highlight the greatest hits from 2021, which includes a bump from Sai King himself, and preview all the events going down in King's Dominion throughout 2022.</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>
115 min
210
The Soul's Midnight: On Psychics and the CIA (P...
<p>Here's a preview of our latest Patreon exclusive series, The Soul’s Midnight, which sees the Losers put down Stephen King for a moment and talk about some real-life spooky tales. This time around, to accompany their coverage on 1999's <em>Hearts in Atlantis</em>, they're digging into the declassified case files surrounding the CIA's involvement with psychics, specifically with the Stargate Project. They also touch upon related topics like MKUltra, hypnosis, and the Men in Black. Special guest includes Neil McRobert of the <em>Talking Scared Podcast</em>.</p><br><p>Want more? Head on over to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/59065451" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thebarrens</a>&nbsp;and become a member for more exclusive bonus content. This weekend, they’re offering 15% off all annual memberships for 2022. So, there’s really no better time than now to join us in The Barrens.</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>
14 min
211
David Morse on The Langoliers, The Green Mile, ...
<p>Here's a preview of our latest Patreon-exclusive interview with veteran actor David Morse, who revisits his roles in <em>The Langoliers</em>, <em>The Green Mile</em>, <em>Hearts in Atlantis</em>, and the audiobook for <em>Revival</em>. Want more? Head on over to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/59065451" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thebarrens</a>&nbsp;and become a member for more exclusive bonus content. Right now, we’re offering 15% off all annual memberships ahead of 2022. So, there’s really no better time than now to join us in The Barrens.</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>
3 min
212
Hearts in Atlantis with Director Scott Hicks
<p>The Losers close the book on 1999's <em>Hearts in Atlantis</em>&nbsp;by revisiting its 2001 adaptation with director Scott Hicks. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker walks 'em through the serendipitous pre-production that proves Ka is indeed a wheel and shares a number of heartwarming anecdotes involving Sir Anthony Hopkins and the late Anton Yelchin. </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;|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebarrens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon</strong></a></p><p><br></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>
155 min
213
Hearts in Atlantis Pt. 2
<p>After defrocking the “Low Men” last week, the Losers reconvene to untangle what’s easily Stephen King’s most thematically knotty collection: “Hearts in Atlantis”, “Blind Willie", “Why We’re in Vietnam", and “Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling". Together, they discuss King’s political evolution, the corruption of idealism, and the many ways these stories dovetail with “Low Men in Yellow Coats”. Oh, and falling pianos.&nbsp;</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>
116 min
214
Kingmas Wishlist 2021 (Patreon Clip)
Here's a preview of our latest Patreon-exclusive episode in which the Losers celebrate Kingmas by sharing and dreaming up all sorts of gifts Constant Readers would want under the tree. Want more? Head on over to www.patreon.com/thebarrens&nbsp...
9 min
215
Hearts in Atlantis Pt. 1
Is “Low Men in Yellow Coats” a good title or a dumb one? Is it a novel or a novella? And is it best remembered as a gutting portrait of lost innocence or an integral stop on the road to the Dark Tower? As the Losers discover in the first of two episode...
159 min
216
Stephen King's 10 Best Stories for Christmas
The Losers celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by naming 10 Stephen King titles everyone should read with a blanket before or around Christmas. So, grab a cup of eggnog (maybe even some cookies) and join Jenn Adams, Justin Gerber, Dan Caffrey...
82 min
217
Dark Tower Detour: "The Bends of Maerlyn's Rain...
Here's a preview of our new series Dark Tower Detour, which studies the minutiae of Roland's quest towards the Tower. The latest episode meditates on how Maerlyn's Rainbow impacts Roland’s journey -- and the Losers get an assist from Jer...
9 min
218
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
The Losers get lost on the Appalachian Trail as they hike through Stephen King’s 1999 survival horror novel The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. Together, they discuss King’s thoughts on religion, the novel’s parallels to sports and fandom, the metaphorical ...
181 min
219
Stephen King's 10 Best Stories for Thanksgiving...
Here's a preview of our latest Patreon-exclusive episode in which the Losers give thanks to Stephen King by naming 10 titles of his that we should all be carving into each Thanksgiving season. Joining them at the table are special guests Jason Pel...
8 min
220
Hollywood King: On The Boogeyman, Gwendy's Dark...
There's a buzz in the air across King's Dominion. So, once again, the Losers are putting on their shades, revving up their Plymouth Fury convertible, and heading to Hollywood King. This month, they're weighing in on news surrounding Rob ...
86 min
221
Lobstrosities: A Return to 'Salem's Lot (Patreo...
Here's a preview of our latest Lobstrosities episode, a Patreon-only segment of The Losers' Club that journeys into the barren wastelands of Stephen King movies and sequels. This time around, the Losers are burning through Larry Cohen's ...
7 min
222
Brian De Palma's Carrie with Colleen Green
Go to your closet and pray, ask to be forgiven. In the latest installment of The Long Watch, the Losers head to Bates High to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Brian De Palma's Carrie. It's there singer-songwriter Colleen Green joins them on ...
118 min
223
Which Stephen King Characters Can Shine?
Senior Hollywood correspondent at Vanity Fair Anthony Breznican joins the Losers at the Mellow Tiger to answer questions from a big ol' Bag of Bones. Questions like "Which Stephen King characters have the shine?"; "Which King story ...
91 min
224
Storm of the Century
The Losers have departed for Little Tall Island—also the setting of King’s Dolores Claiborne—to unpack the twisty moral quandary at the center of Stephen King's underloved three-part series, Storm of the Century. Along the way, they debate the sto...
121 min
225
Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1
This summer, The Losers’ Club presented their first audio drama with Castle Rock Season 3, Episode 1. The story was originally presented in three parts spread out over a month and some change. Now, in the spirit of Halloween, we have uploaded the whole...
45 min