The Circle Opens: A Podcast Devoted to Stephen King and His Works

The Circle Opens: A Podcast Devoted to Stephen King and His Works


Latest Episodes

The Stand - Chapters 077, 078 & The Circle Closes
October 24, 2020

M-O-O-N, that spells goodbye. I discuss the last few chapters of The Stand and if the ending of King's novel is a satisfying one. I also discuss the future of the podcast now that my review of The Stand is complete. 

The Stand - Chapters 075 & 076
October 17, 2020

A review of Chapters 75 and 76 as we near the end of the novel. Will Tom and Stu make it home alive?

The Stand - Chapter 074
October 10, 2020

In Chapter 74, Stu fights for survival with the help of a familiar face. I also have a few brief thoughts on the new full-length trailer from CBS All Access! Check out thecircleopens.com for more about The Stand and the podcast!

The Stand - Chapter 073
October 03, 2020

Glen, Larry, and Ralph arrive in Las Vegas and make their final stand against Randall Flagg.

The Stand - Chapter 072
September 26, 2020

I will fear no evil.In Chapter 72, Glen, Stu, Ralph, Larry, and Kojak continue west and Mother Abagail's premonition comes to pass.

The Stand - Chapters 070 & 071
September 19, 2020

Trashcan Man finds what he is looking for in Chapter 70, while Flagg finds *who* he is looking for in Chapter 71.

The Stand - Chapter 069
September 12, 2020

In Chapter 69, Lloyd expresses his disillusionment with Flagg and learns his friends plan to cut loose from Vegas, and The Dark Man.

The Stand - Chapter 068
September 05, 2020

Trashcan Man seeks atonement in Chapter 68.I also discuss the new teaser trailer for The Stand from CBS All Access!Check out thecircleopens.com for more about The Stand and the podcast!

The Stand - Chapter 067
August 29, 2020

In Chapter 67 things are unraveling quickly for Randall Flagg, while a familiar face appears to guide Tom east. Check out thecircleopens.com for more about The Stand and the podcast!

The Stand - Chapter 066
August 22, 2020

In Chapter 66, Lloyd deals with two major problems: Trashcan Man and Julie Lawry. Tom spots the full moon and you know what means? M-O-O-N, that spells time to GTFO.