Stephen King ' Connections ' - Explained - What is the Stephen King Universe ?

What are Stephen King ' Connections ? ' How Stephen King's works overlap and how his literary universe is constructed.
1:40 How much did Stephen King know at the start of his career ?
4:52 Stephen Kings Maine - explained
8:08 The Colorado Kid
9:40 The Stephen King Universe ( Book )
11:04 Castle Rock - explained
21:34 Derry Maine - explained
27:58 Fictional origins of Stephen King's multiverse
29:30 Insomnia
34:20 Ludlow Maine - explained
34:35 Pet Sematary
38:52 Ka , Destiny , Karma - forces in the King realm
41:50 Richard Bachman
48:20 The Dark Half
51:04 Desperation / The Regulators
53:20 Hard Case Crime
59:37 What happened to the Colorado Kid ?
1:06:48 Charlie The Choo Choo
1:07:38 Recurring Stephen King characters
1:20:25 Billy Summers
1:26:00 The Dark Tower
WORKS BY BEV VINCENT
The Road To The Dark Tower : www.amazon.com/Road-Dark-Towe...
Flight Or Fright : www.amazon.com/Flight-Fright-...
Dissonant Harmonies : www.amazon.com/Dissonant-Harm...
The Ogilvy Affair : www.amazon.com/Ogilvy-Affair-...
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[@kykistehater]

I read most of his novels in my child to teenage years. The idea that all his works are interconnected is easy to pick up on but the sheer depth is the the connections are often understated. I picked up on so much through this video. Thanks.

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

I don’t know how I didn’t see this video before. This interview is fascinating, and I love how it’s organized and you asked so many great questions. It’s such a treat for someone like me who will probably never read The Dark Tower series, or all of Kings novels for that matter, but getting to hear all the cool inside details to his world. Thank you so much for this.

[@CelebrimborCurufinwe]

So on the Agathat Christie thing, Poirot and Marple never meet themselves but there are multiple side characters that appear on both of their books, and even books that don't feature Poirot or Miss Marple, as well as towns that are featured in several different books, so the vast majority of Christie's mystery novels are actually taking place within the same universe.

[@tawdryhepburn4686]

They never met themselves? How sad that such great detectives lived unexamined lives. They could solve any mystery because they were desperately trying to figure out who they were on the inside.

[@harleydavidepps7487]

And I'm not saying he's wrong on the first ever connection that was made in kings multiverse, he said it was the dead zone. I remember reading the short story "The Mangler" in Night Shift (which came out before the dead zone) and Carrie's Mother (It's been a long time since I've read it) was in that story in the laundry mat. I had just read Carrie before deciding to read some stories in Night Shift and I strongly remember her being in that story.

[@beepbop1001]

You’re correct

[@Suchega_Uber]

The Dead Zone was my favorite book for a solid minute. I never got obsessed about Stephen King like I did with Edgar Allan Poe, but I was absolutely all about Dead Zone.

[@DannyJordison]

This a great video, well done fellas! First King book I ever read was The Long Walk from the Bachman Books, I really loved that one.

[@tmomanon5521]

Me too😊

[@rayneeny]

This was an awesome video,i wish some of Bev's fiction could of been mentioned.

[@CS10847]

I agree. Funk does this a lot when he brings on quest. Example when he had Edward lorn on last year he hardly let him get a word out and interrupted him a lot. Funk isn’t really an interviewer though so I let him make it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@theloveofreading3563]

It would be inappropriate to talk with Bev about his own books when I haven't read them. I will be reading two books of his later this year and he has expressed interest in returning to talk about those at that time.

[@rayneeny]

@@theloveofreading3563 I look forward to watching that,thanks!

[@Popz1965]

Great video! I've enjoyed Bev's books.

[@theloveofreading3563]

Bev is good.

[@tatts4life838]

I recently re started reading Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child’s books in release order because I fell behind. Once I’m done I definitely plan to do the same with Stephen King after watching this.

[@theloveofreading3563]

I liked Preston's ' Blasphemy '.

[@beepbop1001]

I want to know more about the green light that Ralph saw at the climax of insomnia, and he felt it was a force of good. As far as I’m aware it’s never mentioned again but it definitely helped Ralph defeat Ed.

[@harleydavidepps7487]

Pennywise shows up in Tommyknockers when one of the main characters passes through derry. It's played off as an illusion, but it seems obvious that it wasnt.

[@pyrophantom5150]

He also shows up in 11-22-63

[@JeffreyNadolny]

That's right just like in 11/22/63

[@TheDopekitty]

Tommyknockers was a slog for me, I read it once over 20 years ago and I remember a vague outline and that's about it. I did like 11-22-63 quite well. I've read it a couple of times and hated the TV series so much

[@MoiraWillenov]

I have read every single work he has created and I think he is a genius. I also love the way his books all operate in the same universe.

[@alanmcclenaghan7548]

David Mitchell (Cloud Atlas) is one to check out for characters that weave in and out of multiple novels spanning from feudal Japan to the distant future.

[@kenskingcollection1977]

I can say I have few of Bev's Books in my Collection as well.. Great Video.

[@theloveofreading3563]

I just picked up his The Ogilvy Affair !

[@traceyrice4978]

You deserve more views and subs. I enjoy it when people really enjoy things. You clearly really enjoy Stephen King.

[@minerva9843]

To get out of Nederland, CO going East you have to go through Boulder (The Stand). They're right next to each other as is Estes Park (The Shining).

[@bradlyclark8943]

You guys are missing it. There is no contradiction The turtle created our universe. Gan created the whole macroverse

[@kalebdunaway]

God bless and Jesus loves you!

[@Renegadereadingsrecovery]

Interesting. Just like the goddess and lower beings that created this universe

[@sleeeeep]

It sucks that you hold him back from details because YOU haven't read certain books yet..... otherwise a good video

[@pablosanchez5678]

I can't stand his coffee induced responses, I would want to hear more details, not his opinions.

[@vishnurodondo4200]

This video concept would be awesome if it wasn’t for funks lack of experience with Stephen King, and litany of personal opinions, getting in the way of series connections. It’s an absolute shame there aren’t any content creators with true skill covering this topic.

[@kristenpolk8634]

This is so interesting!!

[@WeaselWorks]

What exactly is your process of reading? I mean, there are very few reasons why I might not finish a Stephen King book, and I can't imagine Cujo being bitten, if you will, by any of those reasons. No judgment; just curious.

[@WendyTorenvlietMeijs]

Found your channel today - awesome!

[@theloveofreading3563]

Hi.

[@jeffgallego1602]

Dope interview love to go down the rabbit hole and discuss the connections

[@NugGibblet]

Trying to understand the ties in with any characters from the dark half with any other SK characters.

[@ironicly__iconic]

Great video. May I suggest you actually read some king books before doing this in-depth topic 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@theloveofreading3563]

I've read 60. How many more might you suggest I read ?

[@BriarShinn]

@@theloveofreading3563 To truly understand him and his books..... all of them 😆

[@davidphillips9726]

Oh shit, bro. I know where Canton, OH is. I've been by there many, many times on the way to and from concerts and stuff. I know right where that is LOL. Cool stuff!

[@rpmblack7892]

26:57 Yes IT is still alive after reading Later (a more recent book) a deadlight appears 27 years after its supposed death in the timeline of the book and even gets in the ritual of chud with a child in the book who has the shining.

[@traceyrice4978]

I would love to ask Bev questions.

[@davidphillips9726]

Yes, the Marvel DT run are considered canon by all important measures.

[@brentstrouse7152]

My biggest question was what happend to ellie After pet cemetery the dad wife and child didn't make it but never got any updates on ellie left up with her grandparents

[@henrickwhite9786]

Do a billy summers book review

[@theloveofreading3563]

I will be soon.

[@guyakerstimelord]

what happened to the mike record video only?

[@theloveofreading3563]

I have a random chat about books with Mike from Mike's Book Reviews dropping probably tomorrow.

[@davidphillips9726]

Read Insomnia AFTER reading the Towers

[@SailHatinSoap]

John Coffey, Carrie, and others have "the shine"

[@sage1682]

Idk how you landed him but please read up and do another interview, ask more open ended questions.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Derry is in Ireland, not England.

[@TheDopekitty]

How many books has this dude given up on in the past? Jeeze. The only king books i haven't finished are the ones i haven't started

[@edwardbloecher4563]

Shawshank is in Castle Rock in tv series. Or immediate vicinity.

[@captainjetpack]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

[@marcuseleazer3058]

Well if you think about all his books is one story and awesome him keep connected

[@sheilabug.sheilasartworks3488]

I was excited to find this, and I am bored, the dude doesn't know what he is talking about... and I am so bored I am reading the comments and I am not alone. Before you do this, please read a few book dude. I have read these book growing up like real fans and I don't know how many I read, but a lot, and when he said he was gonna write this series, I was excited and started to read more books that was inspired him that I know now have connections. Dude there is so many things that connect, if you have been reading for decades, and checking out the other books he has written by other names. This his world he created. I understand, I am a freelance Writer and Illustrator and these stories will take you away to other worlds of who knows what but you are gonna go for a crazy batshit world, and things will connect, if you have imagination. wow I read all the books from this series, and the mini books and all other things to boost sales, but, but, the last book.. yes I am half way through the last book, that was 2017 and that is when my world was batshitcrazy and I heard about the tv series maybe and then maybe a movie, so I try and not pay attention so it doesn't give it away. So instead of getting another last book and rereading it and finishing, no I am stupid and watch a free KZbin movie. So first of all did anyone read these books who picked the characters and nothing will make connections the way they did this, no wonder the real fans were pissed. I agree. I know from the past, King don't care about any of the tv or movie details, as long as he got to have a quick moment in each. yes if you are a true fan you know he appears in all. But he did care about this series. This was and is his life passions in one. I got to get the book Bye.

[@TheDopekitty]

I used to make notes in my books when I found connections. Sadly I don't have those copies anymore

[@redacted7989]

THIS IS COOL

[@LAMAUR_ROYSTER_CEO]

can someone help me finish my book in New york?

[@robertmondon9535]

Still looking for help?

[@LAMAUR_ROYSTER_CEO]

@@robertmondon9535 yes please and thank you...

[@m.e.5482]

AI will

[@TheDopekitty]

Derry's origin story sounds like Roanoke

[@davidphillips9726]

"The past is obdurate"

[@peterolbrisch8970]

It's the biggest gimmick since Paul is Dead. Make sure you buy all the albums so you get all the clues.

[@ethancook4430]

As a Colorado native hearing them call Nederland "nayder land" hurts so bad. One of my favorite places to go back packing. I have never ever ever ever ever heard it said so damn incorrect that almost made my brain explode.

[@TheDopekitty]

Is it pronounced Neederland?

[@lauraforrester2910]

How are you making a video over an hour long discussing the Stephen King Universe with an expert, having hardly read any of the classic SK novels???! This video would be so much better if you a) stopped interrupting the expert and b) revisited the topic when you know a bit more

[@Sinstar33]

You just saved me over an hour of wasted time. Thankie much! 😄

[@MatthewBreck]

You got issues lol

[@Waluiginumberone]

@@Sinstar33The interviewer has read 54 books of Stephen King’s work, don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater

[@d___c____5604]

Agreed, I was so irritated when he said "tread lightly" in a video ABOUT Stephen King's book connections.

[@smalltown2223]

Stephen King used to whistle in my grandfathers pencil factory. It annoyed all the employees so he was fired. On leaving King said to my grandfather that he didn’t care, he was writing book and that would pay his wages in future. My grandfather laughed at him. When King became famous my grandfather was so annoyed he threw himself into a wood chipper and was splattered all over his garden.

[@TheRealRunningwolf1980]

The “voice” leads to the weird breathing between sentences…this becomes extremely distracting.

[@HowardTheDork]

doesn't this guy know that joe hill is stephen king's son? lol.

[@emmyturner7385]

Ho does he blink so lowd

[@rgabriel19]

Before i watch the video i need to know... There is spoilers in the video?

[@radi2449]

they speak about the books. of course there are spoilers

[@augustcrawford9038]

I can't stand his voice. He should read more King....if he is going to talk about King.

[@mykelmellen2378]

I love your Stephen King videos....oh wait.

[@joshuabennett9642]

I am surprised about how many times he mentions that he hasn’t read one of them.

[@mathatter9158]

Don’t spoil the plot of books going on 40 years old?? Then why are you doing this? If you’re going in depth with a subject and you omit big parts it’s not very helpful. Another thing to consider is please please PLEASE QUIT SUCKING IN AIR ALL THE TIME!! Can you not hear yourself doing that?? You also interrupted the guest way too much. Way way way too much.

[@TheDopekitty]

I remember Bev Vincent's name from when i was in alt.books.stephenking about 20 years ago. I don't know if he was a fellow member or someone who was discussed in conjunction with Stephen King back then

[@organic723]

As someone who's read everything King (until dark tower's... conclusion), These books are NOT connected in any meaningful way, other than shared names and places etc. There is no UBER plot or purpose other than to make superficial ties to other tales. If Insomnia (and it's 'relation' DT 7) didn't make that clear, then Flagg should. His GODAWFUL DT appearances were more akin to fan fiction than to a meaningful role. Walter and Man in Black were amazing characters... until cheapened by Flagg. King failed to make the huge amazing ending or tie ins with other characters. It was rushed, lazy and not worthy of the preceding books.

[@adam3797]

Anybody else think the host of this show sounds like the hippie teacher from Beavis and Butthead? 🤣🤣🤣

[@eymerichinquisitore9022]

Young man, how long have you been reading Stephen King? Some things need to settle for a long time before we talk about them seriously.