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 - Chapter 065
August 15, 2020

How we love to love Nadine... Nadine and Flagg finally come face to face. I give my thoughts on Nadine's character development, and why I think she's one of the most complex characters King has ever written.Please be warned that, while not graphic, this..

The Stand - Chapters 063 & 064
August 08, 2020

"I was misled."A familiar face emerges in Las Vegas in Chapter 63 while another attempts to make amends in Chapter 64. 

The Stand - Chapter 062
August 01, 2020

In Chapter 62 we shower Dayna Jurgens with appreciation as she infiltrates Flagg's inner circle and earns the status of Total Bad*ss.  Check out thecircleopens.com for more about The Stand and the podcast!

The Stand - Chapter 061
July 18, 2020

We start the third and final book in The Stand! In Chapter 61, Judge Farris heads west and has an unnerving run-in with a crow, while Flagg follower Bobby Terry makes a very big mistake.  Check out thecircleopens.com for more about The Stand and the po...

On the Border - Chapters 059 & 060
July 11, 2020

As On the Border comes to an end, we learn the fallout from Harold and Nadine's deadly betrayal and discover why Mother Abagail has returned to the Free Zone.Check out thecircleopens.com for more about The Stand and the podcast!

On the Border - Chapter 058
July 04, 2020

Everything changes for the Free Zone Committee in this explosive chapter. Check out thecircleopens.com for more about The Stand and the podcast!

On the Border - Chapter 057
June 27, 2020

Harold's dangerous ledger is finally discovered just as Harold and Nadine's plans fall into place. Chapter 57 teases a potentially explosive end to Harold and Nadine's time in the Boulder Free Zone. Check out thecircleopens.com for more about The Stand ..

On the Border - Chapter 056
June 20, 2020

The Free Zone Committee says goodbye to two more scouts, Fran hears some not-so-optimistic news that could affect her unborn baby, and Harold plans a rather explosive exit from the Free Zone for him and Nadine.Check out thecircleopens.com for more about..

On the Border - Chapter 055
June 13, 2020

In Chapter 55, Judge Farris and Tom Cullen are both asked to head west to spy on Flagg while Harold and Nadine sink deeper into darkness.Check out thecircleopens.com for more about The Stand and the podcast! 

On the Border - Chapter 054
May 30, 2020

The Free Zone Committee continues to discuss what is needed to safely rebuild the country within Boulder, while Harold is faced with a choice that could have deadly consequences for everyone.