The Losers' Club: A Stephen King Podcast
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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...
Episodes(40 episodes)
E66 - The Stacks: What We're Reading in January 2026 and the Latest in Horror Fiction
Randall, Caff, Sammie, and Rachel return to The Stacks to gab about January and February's new horror releases and share their own (non-spoilery) recommendations for what they've been reading, watching, and listening to. Plus, an extended conversation on David Sim's influential (and controversial) Cerebus comic book series. See an abbreviated list of recs below:
Books:
The Deep by Peter Benchley
The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces by Seth Harp
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
Serious Creatures: I Was a Teenage Special FX Wizard! by Tony McMillen
Cerebus by David Sim
Gorky...
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 2:09:53
E65 - Never Flinch
The Losers reach the end of the beam -- for now -- as they unlock their book episode for Stephen King's 2025 novel Never Flinch. This is it, Constant Listeners, we're officially caught up now. Note: This episode was recorded in May 2025 for patreon.com/thebarrens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 3:04:22
E64 - It: Welcome to Derry Season 1 Post-Mortem
Our weekly coverage of It: Welcome to Derry was the big event of Fall 2026. For two months, you got to hear Losers Randall Colburn, Julia Marchese, Jenn Adams, and Michael Roffman get their hands dirty with the HBO Max series. But, there are other Losers to this Club; other Losers with other opinions. So, they've gathered to share their two cents before we officially close the book on this chapter in Derry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Jan 16, 2026Duration: 1:37:41
E63 - Season 10 Preview + Remembering Rob Reiner/James Ransone
The Losers enter their tenth year with Season 10. This month, they're releasing their final book episode along the beam with Never Flinch, catching everyone up on King's canon until we get Talisman 3. So, what's next? Join Losers Randall, Jenn, Pfleegor, and Mike as they tease the future, highlight the past year around the wheel, and mourn those we lost in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 1:30:54
E62 - The 10 Best Stephen King Movies of the 21st Century
It's the end of 2025, which means we're 25 years into the 21st century. As they're wont to do, the Losers take inventory of the last 25 years and pick the 10 best Stephen King movies during that stretch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Dec 26, 2025Duration: 2:32:02
E61 - You Like It Darker
In our latest book episode, which was recorded in Summer 2024 and had previously been exclusive to the Barrens, the Losers head to the tropics to rank all 12 stories within Stephen King's 2024 collection You Like It Darker. Spoilers within, so please read before you stream. You've been warned. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Dec 19, 2025Duration: 3:28:56
E60 - Talkin' Hawkins 5 Pt. 1 (Patreon Clip)
The following clip previews our latest installment of TALKIN’ HAWKINS, a limited series podcast that flips King’s Dominion Upside Down to discuss all things Stranger Things. Join Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, and Sammie Kuykendall as they dissect the first volume of the fifth and final season of the blockbuster Netflix series. Check out the full episode in The Barrens: patreon.com/thebarrens Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Dec 19, 2025Duration: 17:20
E59 - It: Welcome to Derry Showrunner Jason Fuchs on Chapter 1 and What's Next
It: Welcome to Derry co-showrunner Jason Fuchs joins the Losers in the Barrens to talk all about Chapter 1 of the HBO Max series and what to expect from future seasons. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Dec 16, 2025Duration: 52:54
E58 - It: Welcome to Derry - "Winter Fire"
The Losers conclude their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "Winter Fire". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Dec 15, 2025Duration: 2:06:42
E57 - It: Welcome to Derry - "The Black Spot"
The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "The Black Spot". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Dec 9, 2025Duration: 2:07:26
E56 - It: Welcome to Derry - "In the Name of the Father"
The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "In the Name of the Father". Yes, there are spoilers.
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Published: Dec 1, 2025Duration: 1:57:11
E55 - The Stacks: What We're Reading in November and the Latest in Horror Fiction
The Losers are back in The Stacks for another round of recommendations, digressions, and musings about the joys of the written word. Randall, Sammie, and Caff begin by gabbing about some of November and December's new horror and genre releases. then share some non-spoilery takes on what they've been reading. Check out an abbreviated list of our recs below.
Books:
Psycho/Psycho II/Psycho House by Robert Bloch
Widow's Point by Richard Chizmar and W.H. Chizmar
Tom's Crossing by Mark Z. Danielewski
Titan Shrinking by James Dixon
American Rapture by C.J. Leede
Adventures in Amity: Tales From the...
Published: Nov 29, 2025Duration: 1:48:09
E54 - It: Welcome to Derry - "29 Neibolt Street"
The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "29 Neibolt Street". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Published: Nov 24, 2025Duration: 2:09:27
E53 - Holly
Once again, we're back on the Beam to close out the King catalogue. In our latest book episode, which has been exclusive to the Barrens since 2023, the Losers hang out with Holly. Together, they discuss why Stephen King loves this character so much, the political overtones that ostensibly fuel the narrative, the macabre villains at the center of the story, and whether or not this feels like Holly's story. One of our most divisive outings to date. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Nov 22, 2025Duration: 3:03:02
E52 - It: Welcome to Derry - "The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function"
The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Nov 17, 2025Duration: 1:48:02
E51 - The Running Man (2025) Movie Review
The Losers lace up and jog through Edgar Wright's The Running Man, now playing in theaters everywhere. Topics include: Wright's signature style, Glen Powell's star power, the ballsy new ending, and why this makes a solid double with another Bachman adaptation: The Long Walk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Nov 14, 2025Duration: 2:42:04
E50 - It: Welcome to Derry - "Now You See It"
The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "Now You See It". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Nov 10, 2025Duration: 1:57:09
E49 - It: Welcome to Derry - "The Thing in the Dark"
The Losers continue their weekly coverage for HBO Max's Welcome to Derry with "The Thing in the Dark". Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Nov 3, 2025Duration: 1:34:25
E48 - Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot at 50
Fifty years after publication, Salem’s Lot stands as a pinnacle of modern vampire fare and a shining example of literary small town life. In the latest episode of Bloody FM’s The Losers’ Club podcast, co-hosts Jenn Adams, Rachel Reeves, and Dan Pfleegor return to this infamous town to uncover its many dark secrets. Does Ben Mears stand as an early proxy for King or does teacher Matt Burke more successfully fit the bill? Would they prefer Jimmy Cody’s originally planned death and is young Mark Petrie too good to be true? They’ll answer these questions and more while...
Published: Oct 31, 2025Duration: 2:39:34
E47 - It: Welcome to Derry - "The Pilot"
The Losers begin their weekly coverage for HBO Max's highly anticipated series Welcome to Derry. Yes, there are spoilers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Published: Oct 27, 2025Duration: 1:26:10