The Moving Panels podcast presents King Sized; a biannual podcast that dives deep into Stephen King's adaptations, hosted by Laramy Wells. Released twice a year—once for Halloween and once during the summer—each episode explores iconic films and TV shows based on King’s works. From horror classics like The Shining to heartfelt dramas like The Shawshank Redemption, this podcast discusses the differences from the source material, cultural impact, and behind-the-scenes trivia.
What better way to celebrate Stephen King's birthday than with a story that reminds us just how extraordinary an ordinary life can be?
This time on King Sized, Laramy is joined by his daughter Ruby for a special birthday episode exploring The Life of Chuck—Stephen King's novella and Mike Flanagan's film adaptation.
From a mysterious world unraveling to an unforgettable moment of spontaneous dancing, we explore a story that turns the usual King formula upside down. We dig into the book-to-screen changes, the performances, the supernatural mysteries, and the powerful idea that every person carries an entire universe within them.
Does the movie capture the heart of King's story? How does it measure up on our King-ness scale? And what does it mean to live a life worth remembering?
Plus, Ruby brings her own perspective to this father-daughter conversation about growing up, making memories, and appreciating the little moments that make us who we are.
Because maybe a life doesn't have to change the world to be extraordinary.
Sometimes, an ordinary life can be truly King Sized.
Happy birthday, Stephen King!
13 Mar 2026
Episode 7: Misery
Some stories about horror are really stories about survival.
In this episode of King Sized, we examine Misery, the 1990 adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling novel about obsession, control, and the terrifying cost of dependence. Anchored by Kathy Bates’ Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes and James Caan’s desperate fight for survival as Paul Sheldon, Misery stands as one of the most acclaimed Stephen King adaptations ever made.
But beneath the suspense and psychological terror lies something deeply personal. Stephen King has said that Annie Wilkes represents the addiction that once controlled his life, turning this story into more than just a thriller—it becomes a haunting metaphor for dependency, creativity, and the struggle to reclaim control.
We break down the film’s emotional impact, its faithfulness to King’s novel, unforgettable performances, and whether it truly captures that unmistakable King-ness.
Because sometimes the scariest monsters aren’t supernatural—they’re the ones that refuse to let you go.
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13 Feb 2026
Episode 6: A Good Marriage
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend than a Stephen King story about marriage, secrets, and serial killers?
In this episode of King Sized, Laramy is joined by his wife Bethany to discuss A Good Marriage, a chilling adaptation inspired in part by the real-life BTK killer. Releasing on Friday the 13th, just one day before Valentine’s Day, this episode leans into the dark irony of love, trust, and what happens when the person you know best turns out to be the most dangerous.
We break down the novella versus the film, explore the real-world inspirations behind the story, connect it to other Stephen King works, and ask the uncomfortable question at the heart of it all: how well can you ever truly know someone?
Marriage has never been scarier — and it’s unmistakably King Sized.
31 Oct 2025
Episode 5: IT (1990)
Laramy and Tim Williams analyze Stephen King's IT (1990), discussing Tim Curry's Pennywise and the adaptation's impact on the horror genre in this interview episode.
22 Sept 2025
The Shawshank Redemption
Laramy Wells, Bethany Wells, and Nicholas Pepin analyze the film adaptation of Stephen King's novella, *Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption*, exploring its themes of hope and freedom in this interview episode.
13 Jun 2025
Episode 3: Maximum Overdrive
Laramy interviews Tim Williams about the cult classic film *Maximum Overdrive*, exploring its origins, Stephen King's direction, and its place in movie history.
13 Dec 2024
Episode 2: Carrie
Prepare to enter the world of high school horror as King-Sized: A Moving Panels Special dives into Stephen King's Carrie. Join Laramy and Bethany Wells as they discuss all three adaptations of this iconic tale—the 1976 original, the 2002 TV movie, and the 2013 remake—exploring their faithfulness to the novel and the unique elements each brings to the story. Plus, we’ll take a look at the unexpected sequel, The Rage: Carrie 2, to see how it continues the legacy of King’s telekinetic teen. Special thanks to Blank Check with Griffin & David for allowing us to include a clip from one of their episodes. From pig’s blood to psychic vengeance, this episode promises to dissect the enduring legacy of Carrie in horror cinema.
31 Oct 2024
Episode 1: The Shining
Happy Halloween!!!
In this debut episode of King-Sized: A Moving Panels Special Presentation, we dive into one of the most iconic horror films of all time—The Shining. Join host Laramy Wells, along with co-hosts Tim Williams and Bethany Wells, as they explore the eerie halls of the Overlook Hotel and discuss both Stephen King’s chilling novel and Stanley Kubrick’s legendary adaptation. We’ll break down the key differences between the book and the movie, talk about the controversy surrounding Kubrick’s treatment of the cast, and even dive into Stephen King’s own thoughts on the adaptation.
Get ready for fun trivia, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at how The Shining has impacted the horror genre. Don’t miss this in-depth exploration of a film that continues to haunt audiences... and prepare for something truly King-Sized!
24 Oct 2024
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Do you think you know Stephen King’s adaptations? Think again. King-Sized: A Moving Panels Special Presentation is your gateway to the terrifying, the thrilling, and the unforgettable stories from the master of horror himself. Released three times a year—on Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Stephen King’s birthday—each episode explores a different film or TV adaptation of King’s iconic works.
From chilling horror classics like The Shining and It to gripping dramas like The Shawshank Redemption, we go beyond the screen to dive into the stories that have shaped cinema and haunted our minds. Join us for deep discussions, behind-the-scenes trivia, and more, as we uncover why these tales still resonate today.
Subscribe now to ensure you don’t miss an episode—because when it comes to Stephen King, there’s always more than meets the eye. Prepare for something truly… King-Sized.
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