The Shining
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The Shining by Stephen King gets recommended on My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark and Joe Rogan Experience, including episodes with Graham Linehan and Cody Tucker, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
The Shining by Stephen King appears 11 times across 11 podcast episodes on 3 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
The book 'The Shining' by Stephen King continues to be a focal point in various podcast discussions, particularly on the Joe Rogan Experience. Guests frequently delve into the contrasts between the novel and its film adaptation, with notable mentions of Stephen King's dissatisfaction with how his characters, especially Jack Nicholson's portrayal, were depicted. This ongoing dialogue highlights the book's complex themes and the author's personal struggles during its creation, such as addiction, which adds depth to the conversation around its impact and legacy.
Additionally, 'The Shining' is referenced in episodes of My Favorite Murder, where the hosts discuss its release and cultural significance. The book's intense narrative and gradual build-up of horror are often praised, reinforcing its status as a classic in the horror genre. The consistent mentions across these podcasts underscore the book's enduring relevance and the fascination it holds for both fans and critics alike.
The host discusses the differences between Stephen King's novel 'The Shining' and Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation, highlighting King's dissatisfaction with the portrayal of the main character. This leads to a broader conversation about storytelling techniques and the unique qualities that make a film impactful.
The host mentions Stephen King's struggles with substance abuse and how it affected his writing. They reference King's opinion that his creativity was not solely dependent on his substance use.
The host discusses Stephen King's prolific writing career, attributing his output to his struggles with addiction. He mentions 'The Shining' as a notable work that was written during a time of heavy substance use, suggesting that it reflects a chaotic creative process.
Recent show rotation: My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, Joe Rogan Experience, and The Ezra Klein Show.
Guests tied to these mentions include Graham Linehan, Cody Tucker, Warren Smith, and Bob Gymlan.
Fastest path back to the source: the first indexed mention lands at 2:25:09 in the episode where we captured it.
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“Mention: "When the novel The Shining comes out in 1977, and when the film adaptation comes out in 1980..."”
“The discussion revolves around the differences between the movie adaptation and the original book, highlighting character portrayals and themes.”
“The Shining is mentioned in the context of discussing Stephen King's bibliography and adaptations of his works.”
“Stephen King didn't like the movie adaptation of The Shining because it differed from his novel, particularly in the portrayal of the Jack Nicholson character's descent into madness.”
“So is The Shining. You know, it's another one where he was like deep in the throes of addiction and just writing this fucking captivating book.”
“The book 'The Shining' was discussed in relation to Stephen King's experiences with cocaine during its writing.”
“If you go and read the shining, he was blackout drunk.”
“The podcast mentions 'The Shining' as a book written by Stephen King, noting that the book is more intense than the movie adaptation.”
“Stephen King famously didn't like The Shining, which is wild, right? Because it's Stanley Kubrick and it's Jack Nicholson. The movie was very different than his book.”
“The Shining is mentioned as a great book, highlighting its gradual transformation and creepy elements.”
“I would make the rounds of my sister's rooms and then me and my brother's room. And so reading Night Shift and The Shining and Carrie when I was in sixth and seventh grade was quite special.”