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: I Am the Doorway (Night Shift) (October 2020)

September 18, 2024

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


In this bonus episode of Two Guys to the Dark Tower Came, we explore the short story “I Am the Doorway” found in Night Shift.



  • Introduction (00:11)
  • Publication history (01:13)
  • Structure: Lots of framing and flashbacks (04:27)
  • Double vision (06:59)
  • Is Arthur an unreliable narrator? (12:08)
  • Dark Tower Thinnies (18:06)
  • Yuck-King it Up (20:31)
  • Fun Stuff (24:56)
  • Outro (28:33)

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