Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books

Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came: A Podcast about Stephen King and His Books


Bonus Episode: Mrs. Todd’s Shortcut (Night Shift) (April 2020)

July 24, 2024

Note: We are publishing short story bonus podcasts that were previously only available via Patreon. This episode is from April 2020. Enjoy!


In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore “Mrs. Todd’s Shortcut,” found in Night Shift.



  • Introduction (00:13)
  • Recap (00:41)
  • Publication history (01:07)
  • Homer’s decision (08:05)
  • The titular shortcut is a thinny, right? (16:01)
  • Dark Tower and other Thinnies (19:55)
  • Fun Stuff (24:13)
  • Outro (33:29)

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