Show notes
On the premiere episode of 11.22.63: An Event Podcast, hosts Skipper Martin and Christopher DeFilippis gear up for the Hulu series with the first of five shows dedicated to the Stephen King novel 11/22/63. They kick things off with an in-depth look at the first part of the book, “A Watershed Moment.”Along the way they tell you a little bit about themselves, how and when they became Stephen King fans, and have a spirited discussion about their favorite (and least favorite) Stephen King books.Hear their opinions about what makes for a good time travel tale, their favorite time travel books and movies, and how King fits the criteria.They then dive into the first section of the novel in detail, digging into the characters of Jake Epping, Al Templeton, Harry Dunning, and the mysterious Yellow Card Man.How well does King bring 1958 Lisbon Falls, Maine, to life during Jake’s first trip to the obdurate past? And how effective is the Rabbit Hole as a time travel device?Join us for a freewheeling chat about all of this and more!Show Rundown:00:47:30 — 11/22/63 Part One: A Watershed Moment — Plot Synopsis01:01:46 — Time Travel: Complexities, Mechanics, and 11/22/63’s ApproachLet us know what you think!Leave us a voicemail at (707)847-6682. E-mail thoughts, theories, feedback and MP3s to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 😀