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The Kingcast

Eric Vespe, Anthony Breznican

Booking Overview

A horror and Stephen King-focused interview show that regularly features external actors, authors, filmmakers, directors, and other genre creators discussing King’s books, adaptations, and broader horror work. Strong pitch candidates include established horror professionals with meaningful Stephen King or genre credentials, though booking is moderately difficult because guests are typically recognized working creators rather than general commentators.

Metrics

Episodes: 317

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ericvespe@gmail.com

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Host

Eric Vespe - Film writer and longtime genre journalist known for his work covering horror, science fiction, and popular cinema.

Anthony Breznican - Journalist and author who covers film, entertainment, and popular culture, with established expertise in Stephen King and genre fiction.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Published horror or genre authors, established actors, directors, screenwriters, producers, and other recognized creators with substantial work in horror, Stephen King adaptations, or related genre entertainment.
Required Achievements:  
Published genre fiction or other notable creative work, Recognized acting, directing, writing, or producing credits in horror or genre entertainment, Significant involvement in Stephen King adaptations or related genre productions

Recent Guest Discussions

Kate Siegel - The Talisman And Black House, Stephen King Fandom, The Creep Tapes, Directing, And Genre Storytelling.

Casper Kelly - Buddy, Surreal Horror, And The Influence Of Stephen King’s The Shining, Misery, And On Writing.

Swanthula Boulet - Mike Flanagan’s Adaptation Of Doctor Sleep, Rose The Hat, And Stephen King Characters Through A Drag And Horror Lens.

Dracmorda Boulet - Mike Flanagan’s Adaptation Of Doctor Sleep, Rose The Hat, And Stephen King Characters Through A Drag And Horror Lens.

Chuck Russell - Witchboard, His Collaboration With Frank Darabont, And The Development Of Stephen King Adaptations Including The Shawshank Redemption.

Recent Topics

Literature, Horror, Stephen King, Film Adaptations, Genre Fiction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Kingcast
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319: An Interview with Big City Greens Creator Shane Houghton

October 07, 2026

The last thing we expected to arrive in ye ol' Kingcast mailbox was an email from Disney+ saying "hey, we think there's a Stephen King connection you might like in our super popular family-friendly cartoon series." Thankfully they did reach out, though, because we ended up with this delightful chat with Big City Greens's co-creator, Shane Houghton, who arrived to fill us in on getting King himself on as a cameo in their brand new Halloween episode.We talk about what it was like for a die hard...

318: Bonus Ep: Throttle (and Giant Snakes) with Mike P. Nelson Live At Fantastic Fest 2026!

September 25, 2026

This past weekend The Kingcast held a live show at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX. The guest was genre filmmaker Mike P. Nelson who was at the fest for his new flick, a giant killer snake tale called Beware Boiuna starring Jessica Rothe, Kiana Madeira, and Kingcast alum Logan Marshall-Green. It must also be noted that Mike was just announced as the director taking over the SAW franchise.He's a good dude and joined Vespe on stage at the raucous Highball to talk a bit about Joe Hill and Stephen K...

317: My Dinner With Malachai - An Interview with Courtney Gains

September 23, 2026

Children of the Corn continues to be a Stephen King staple after all these years so it's fitting that the Kingcast boys get a chance to corner actor and musician Courtney Gains to talk about his experiences playing the red-headed, scythe-wielding, teenage rapscallion Malachai.Of course we also talk about some of his other endeavors as well, from his latest album, Liberation Day (available now), to his memorable turn as one of the mysterious Klopeks in Joe Dante's The 'Burbs. Courtney was neve...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Kingcast
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How do I get in touch with The Kingcast?

The Kingcast is hosted by Eric Vespe and Anthony Breznican. Its publicly listed email is ericvespe@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Kingcast?

The publicly listed email for The Kingcast: ericvespe@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Kingcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Kingcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Kingcast?

The Kingcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published horror or genre authors, established actors, directors, screenwriters, producers, and other recognized creators with substantial work in horror, Stephen King adaptations, or related genre entertainment. Common among recent guests: Published genre fiction or other notable creative work; Recognized acting, directing, writing, or producing credits in horror or genre entertainment; Significant involvement in Stephen King adaptations or related genre productions. Recent guests include Kate Siegel, Casper Kelly, and Swanthula Boulet.

How hard is it to get booked on The Kingcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Kingcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Horror, Stephen King, Film Adaptations, and Genre Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ericvespe@gmail.com

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