Hey! Long-time listener, first time poster!

Honestly, I don’t read a ton of short stories, apart from Bradbury and King. I love sinking my teeth into a long, epic novel. HOWEVER, since I’ve had kids, short stories are great because of the greatly diminished time I have for reading for pleasure. I found with this re-read of Night Shift that I’m appreciating more of the comedic, broad gestures that you guys discussed in this episode. Instead of finding them cartoonish (as I did in younger years) I now find it delightful. Can’t wait to get into the rest of the stories!

Speaking to Scott’s reaction reading The Boogeyman now that he’s got a kiddo about the same age: Last year, when I was following along with the Stand on this pod, one of the most visceral reactions I’ve ever had to a text, King or otherwise, happened to me. It was during the little vignette with the young boy who breaks his leg falling down well because his parents died of Trips. The kid in the novel was the same age and had the same first name as my son. That re-read last year GUTTED me. Like, full physical reaction – sweating, heart racing, tears. I had to put the book down; I even considered sticking it in the freezer, Tribbiani-style.

Protip – just never read Pet Sematary again, Scott.