The United King Dome

The United King Dome

A UK-based Stephen King podcast. Ian - a Constant Reader - takes John - a Constant Newbie - on a literary journey through King’s Dominion.

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July 8, 2025 58 mins

In this episode, John and Ian delve into Stephen King's short story 'The Life of Chuck' from the collection 'If It Bleeds'. They explore the story's structure, themes of memory and joy, and the emotional resonance of dance. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adapting the story into a film and sets the stage for their next episode focusing on 'The Dark Half'.

Music by Ian.

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In this episode, John and Ian delve into Parts 2 and 3 of Stephen King's 'Pet Sematary', discussing its themes of grief, trauma, and the horror elements that permeate the narrative. They explore their changing perspectives on the book as they age, the effectiveness of its storytelling techniques, and the character dynamics that enhance the horror. The conversation also touches on the adaptations of the book, particularly the 1989 f...

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June 11, 2025 59 mins

In this episode, John and Ian delve into the first half of Stephen King's 'Pet Sematary', exploring its themes, character development, and horror elements. They discuss the context of the novel within King's bibliography, the maturity of his writing, and the dynamics of family relationships. The conversation also touches on the inevitability of death, the portrayal of grief, and the significance of the character Church, the cat. As...

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May 27, 2025 69 mins

Ian and John begin their King adventure, and what better place to start than with the Maine Man’s debut novel, Carrie. We talk about characters, creepiness, adaptations, and a whole lot more. Enjoy.


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May 21, 2025 22 mins

An introduction to our new UK-based Stephen King podcast. We’ll be diving in to many of his works over the coming weeks and months - starting next week, with his debut novel, Carrie.


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