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Pennywise Dreadful: The Journal of Stephen King Studies

Author: Alan Gregory and Dawn Stobbart

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Podcast by Alan Gregory and Dawn Stobbart
31 Episodes
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Library Policeman

Library Policeman

2020-12-1001:41:15

Alan and Dawn talk about the 3rd of the novella's in the Four Past Midnight Collection, The Library Policeman. EXPLICIT REFERENCES TO CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THIS RECORDING Rights to the music introduction remain the property of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Alan and Dawn take a very laid back approach to King's Secret Window, Secret Garden. Music remains the property of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Photography the right of Pennywise Dreadful Advertisement for 50 Shades of Grey read by Gilbert Gottfried is external and Pennywise Dreadful has no rights to this content.
The Langoliers

The Langoliers

2020-07-0901:04:12

Alan and Dawn socially distance their coffee meeting to discuss the Langoliers, the first in the Four Past Midnight Collection. Music, as always remains the right of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Dark Half

The Dark Half

2020-05-2001:08:52

Dawn and Alan enjoy virtual soft drinks whist Dawn tries very hard to make her brain work in this discussion about The Dark Half.
The Tommyknockers

The Tommyknockers

2020-04-1301:06:30

Dawn and Alan maintain social distance and discuss The Tommyknockers, King's first novel foray into the realm of Science Fiction. Music remains the copyright of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
It

It

2020-03-1401:20:49

AT LAST! Dawn and Alan have a virtual mug of coffee together after what seems like forever to talk about Stephen King's It. During the discussion we get confused about Pennywise's gender pronouns and how to refer to him/her/it, as well as our usual meandering discussion.
Misery

Misery

2019-08-2456:02

Dawn and Alan meet for coffee and discuss Misery. As usual, the discussion covers many things, including Dawn's appeal to the OED to include a new word - but mostly the pair manage to stay on topic! All musical rights remain the property of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and photography to Dawn Stobbart.
The Drawing of the Three

The Drawing of the Three

2019-06-1601:12:25

Dawn and Alan meet for coffee and chat about the second novel in the Dark Tower cycle, The Drawing of the Three. They are joined by Dr Rachel Gregory Fox - who also reveals a very large secret... The Fresh Prince of Bel Air remains the property of the writer and performer. Title music remains the property of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Photography is the copyright of Pennywise Dreadful.
Eyes of the Dragon

Eyes of the Dragon

2019-05-1301:11:05

Dawn and Alan grab a coffee and discuss King's fantasy novel, The Eyes of the Dragon. Minor Spoilers for Game of Throne's Season 8, just in case... All music remains the property of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and Photographic rights belong to me.
Pet Sematary

Pet Sematary

2019-04-0301:00:01

Alan and Dawn meet for coffee and discuss Pet Semetary, a novel Dawn found particularly disturbing. Musical rights remain the property of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and image rights the property of Dawn Stobbart.
The Talisman

The Talisman

2019-02-0801:04:56

Alan and Dawn have a VERY relaxed evening chat about The Talisman, the first collaboration in King's work. AND they manage to (just about) stick to the point this time! The Logo for Pennywise Dreadful is the Property of Dawn Stobbart Musical Rights are the Property of the London Philharmonic Orchestrea.
Cycle of the Werewolf

Cycle of the Werewolf

2018-12-2801:19:10

Alan and Dawn embrace modern technology to discuss Cycle of the Werewolf with special guest Craig Ian Mann over VOIP, rather than meeting for coffee. As is customary, the conversation meanders wildly and a relaxed conversation ensues. All musical right remain the property of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Christine

Christine

2018-11-1001:27:17

Dawn and Alan are joined via Skype by Dr Simon Brown, of Kingston University to discuss Christine, the most famous Plymouth Fury of them all. Unusually, the pair manage to stay on topic (mostly)! Opening credits belong to Columbia pictures, and closing credits to the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Don't forget to like and review on iTunes, or your favourite podcast provider.
Alan and Dawn finish their discussion of Different Seasons with Dr Jenn Ashworth and Dr Andrew Tate on Different Seasons, and all of us here at Dreadful Towers would like to wish Alan, and his amazing new wife, Dr Rachel Fox a long and happy marriage! All music rights belong to the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Different Seasons

Different Seasons

2018-09-1052:04

Dawn and Alan are joined by noted academics and friends Jenn Ashworth and Andrew Tate, both of Lancaster University to chat about Different Seasons and the four novellas Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, The Body, Apt Pupil, and Breathing Method. All music is the copyright of the London Philharmonic Orchestra,
Laurie

Laurie

2018-06-1536:39

Dawn and Alan meet for coffee, and talk about the short story, Laurie. As is now customary, the conversation varies widely - and this time includes the film Convoy! Music is copyright of CW McCall (Convoy) and title music is copyright of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Gunslinger

The Gunslinger

2018-04-2351:01

Dawn drags Alan from his sickbed, with the promise of white Kitkat bites to accompany the usual coffee, to talk about the first in the Dark Tower Cycle, the Gunslinger. As is customary, the conversation veers wildly, and includes female sexualisation and religion.
The Running Man

The Running Man

2018-03-1751:19

Dawn and Alan once again meet for coffee and discuss the latest in teh Great King reread - The Running Man, and its filmic adaptation. As is usual the conversation meanders through politics, videogames, masculinity, and Dawn makes a HUGE error with a character's name! Special thanks this month to Stephen Curtis for his silent prompts, and as always, the title music remains the copyright of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Cujo

Cujo

2018-02-1201:10:52

Alan and Dawn meet for coffee to discuss Cujo, and as is becoming usual, the conversation overs a multitude of topics including the arrival of Friends on Netflix, and Dawn has a confession! Music remains the property of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Roadwork

Roadwork

2018-01-1501:04:11

Dawn and Alan gather at the kitchen table to discuss the Richard Bachman novel Roadwork, one of King's lesser-known pieces. As part of the discussion, there is an exploration of the depression and suicide of the novel's protagonist, as well as the usual meandering across many only tangentially related points. The first issue of our journal is available for free download here: https://pennywisedreadful.wordpress.com/issues/ and our call for articles for the second issue: https://pennywisedreadful.wordpress.com/call-for-papers/ End music is copyright of the London Symphony Orchestra, and all rights belong to them.
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