{"podcast":{"title":"Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast","slug":"derry-public-radio-a-stephen-king-podcast-536122","podcast_index_feed_id":536122,"rss_url":"https://rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/podcorn/5af125ec75df534ed6b8fa727c6dbc64","website_url":"https://www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio","image_url":"https://images.castfire.com/image/660/0/0/0/0-8462562.jpg","author":"Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast","episode_count":296,"summary":"Welcome to the basement of the Derry Civic Center. Pay no mind to the strange sounds coming from behind the Unfound Door. It’s just your ka-tet, who are here to provide you with a variety of perspectives on Stephen King’s work – ranging from the comfortably familiar to the frighteningly fanatic. Derry Public Radio is here to keep you up-to-date with all that’s happening in Derry, Maine and “beyond.” Check us out on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio. Your support helps us keep the studio lights on!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T06:19:19.177853+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/derry-public-radio-a-stephen-king-podcast-536122"},"episode":{"title":"Derry Public Radio Interviews Benjamin Percy","slug":"derry-public-radio-interviews-benjamin-percy","published_at":"2026-05-03T22:56:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/derry-public-radio-a-stephen-king-podcast-536122/derry-public-radio-interviews-benjamin-percy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/derry-public-radio-a-stephen-king-podcast-536122","url":"https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8355183_2026-05-03-223323","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/serve.castfire.com/audio/8355183/8355183_2026-05-03-223323.128.mp3?rssID=6465","summary":"Despite being on Paternity Leave, Josh had the opportunity to meet with the author of “The Sky Vault”, “Thrill Me” and his newest project “The End Times”, Ben Percy.  \"The End Times,\" is a unique narrative told through the lens of a newspaper in a post-apocalyptic world. Discover how Percy’s early encounters with Stephen King shaped his writing journey and the profound impact of journalism in today’s society. As they explore the intricate characters of \"The End Times,\" including the protagonist Mary Poole, listeners will gain insight into the challenges of writing compelling arcs in a serialized format, his experiences with the creative process, the importance of community, and how his collaboration with Stephen King has added depth to the story. With themes of hope and resilience, this episode is a must-listen for any Constant Reader. Don't forget to support \"The End Times\" by pre-ordering the upcoming omnibus edition, and stay tuned for more updates from Ben Percy on his social media platforms! Visit the link below to Pre-order your copy of “The End Times Volume One” from Bad Hand Books: https://badhandbooks.com/purchasedirect/the-end-times-omnibus-edition-hardcover-by-benjamin-percy-with-stephen-king For more Derry Public Radio, head over to www.patreon.com/derrypublicradio for exclusive episodes, early releases, and more bonus content!","meta_description":"Despite being on Paternity Leave, Josh had the opportunity to meet with the author of “The Sky Vault”, “Thrill Me” and his newest project “The End Times”,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3040,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/derry-public-radio-a-stephen-king-podcast-536122/episodes/derry-public-radio-interviews-benjamin-percy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/derry-public-radio-a-stephen-king-podcast-536122/derry-public-radio-interviews-benjamin-percy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}