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In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “The Body” from Different Seasons. Introduction Publication history Is this story an autobiography? Fall from innocence & coming of age Death permeates this story Final thoughts Dark Tower Thinnies Yuck-King it Up Fun Stuff Other Worlds than These Jay: Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! From HBO: “Directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio explore the life and legacy of Mel Brooks, one of the most enduring comedic voices of our time.” Two-episode docu-series; a worthwhile tribute and a must-watch for any Brooks fan. Sean: Pluribus (Apple TV) Rhea Seehorn reunites with Vince Gilligan to tell a very personal story about a world-changing event. A bit Twilight Zone, a bit Eternal Sunshine, a bit War of the Worlds. This is a scary, funny, creepy, beautiful story. Outro 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. <s
In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the 1998 adaptation of Apt Pupil. Introduction Production info Adaptation choices The monster within Our final thoughts Dark Tower Thinnies Fun Stuff Other Worlds than These Sean: Grijpstra & De Gier novels by Jan Willem van de Wetering Jay: The Testament of Ann Lee (2025) Outro 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: “The Body” from Different Seasons
In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Apt Pupil from Different Seasons. Introduction Recap Publication history The Great Interest Summer of corruption; banality of evil Final thoughts Dark Tower Thinnies Yuck-King it Up Fun Stuff Other Worlds than These Jay: Death by Lightning, Netflix. Four-episode miniseries that tells the story of the 1880 election and very brief (20th) presidency of James Garfield. Starring Michael Shannon (Garfield), Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Shea Whigham, Bradley Whitford, and Nick Offerman. Sean: The Night Manager, a BBC/Amazon Prime British spy thriller based on the 1993 novel by John le Carré and adapted by David Farr. Directed by Susanne Bier and starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Tom Hollander, David Harewood, and Elizabeth Debicki. Outro 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: Apt Pupil (1998), starring Ian McKellen and Brad Renfro.
In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore The Shawshank Redemption. Introduction Production info Good adaptation So is this movie good Dark Tower Thinnies Yuck-King it Up Fun Stuff Other Worlds than These Jay: The Rest is Science. Podcast Sean: The Silent Bullet by Arthur Reeves Outro 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: “Apt Pupil” found in Different Seasons.
In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption from Different Seasons. Introduction Publication history Hindsight Redemption and hope Dark Tower Thinnies Yuck-King it Up Fun Stuff Other Worlds than These Jay: Skyfall, starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, Javier Bardem, and Judi Dench. Directed by Sam Mendes. Sean: Down Cemetery Road, based on the novel by Mick Herron. Starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. Outro 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: Join us as we cover the 1994 movie The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, and Clancy Brown.
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 Background Changes from the book Overall thoughts Dark Tower Thinnies Yuck-King it up Fun stuff Other Worlds Than These Sean: Patriot (2015-2018, Amazon Prime) Jay: Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch (1965, Philip K. Dick) Outro 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: “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” found in Different Seasons.
In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Misery, Part 3: Paul and Part 4: Goddess. Introduction In defense of writing What book did we just read? Final thoughts Dark Tower Thinnies Yuck-King it Up Fun Stuff Other Worlds than These Jay: Star Trek: Khan podcast Sean: Slow Horses, Season 5 Outro 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, the 1990 film adaptation, directed by Rob Reiner.
In this episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore Misery, Part 2: Misery. Introduction Scary and funny Writing as procrastination Can you? Dark Tower Thinnies Yuck-King it Up Fun Stuff Other Worlds than These Jay: Amadeus (1984 dir. Milos Forman) Sean: Stupid TV, Be More Funny by Alan Siegel Outro 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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