311: Children of the Corn with Stephen Graham Jones
Summary
Hosts Eric Vespe and Anthony Breznikan welcome author Stephen Graham Jones to discuss Stephen King’s "Children of the Corn." They analyze the story’s themes of rural isolation, religious fanaticism, and the horror of cornfields, while comparing the novella to its film adaptation. The conversation also touches on Jones’s upcoming books, the evolution of author promotions, and the absurdity of the *Children of the Corn* sequel franchise.
Topics discussed
Fangoria Magazine Sponsorship
Intro and Stephen Graham Jones Welcome
Podcasting Video Trends and Book Readings
Children of the Corn: Road Trips and Isolation
Religious Fundamentalism and Lord of the Flies
Stephen King's Career and The Stand Connections
Movie Analysis: Cast, Acting, and Plot Holes
Pepe Le Pew, Skunks, and the Word Nimrod
Critique of Child Actors and Movie Ending
Modern Relevance and Agrarian Horror
In the Tall Grass and The Backrooms Comparison
SGJ's New Book and Show Outro
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