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Bonus Episode-Is The Talisman the Dark Tower?

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Feb 19, 2015

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In this bonus episode, I examine the connections between The Dark Tower series and The Talisman. Is The Talisman the Tower itself? Do we see twinners in other King works? Find out in this special episode!

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Feb 19, 2015

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Episode Forty-It, Part Three: Welcome back, everyone! This week I give my final thoughts on 1986's masterpiece, Stephen King's It! I analyze the characters, themes and trace the patterns of King's tropes through the years as they evolved into the novel I spent the last three weeks d... by Stephen King Cast
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