Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ Races Through a Familiar Dystopian America [The Losers’ Club Podcast]

The Losers’ Club: A Stephen King Podcast laces up and jogs through Edgar Wright‘s The Running Man, now playing in theaters everywhere. Topics include: Wright’s signature style and whether we see it in this adaptation, Glen Powell’s star power (and why he has the IT factor), the ballsy new ending, and why this makes a solid double feature with another Bachman adaptation from 2025: The Long Walk.

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Founded in 2017, The Losers’ Club® is an award-winning weekly series that chronologically digs through the work of Stephen King with humor, irreverence, and a critical eye. Each episode, the Losers gather together to read between the iconic pages and share the latest in King’s Dominion, whether it’s the author’s oft-controversial tweets, the boldest Hollywood headlines, or his endless forthcoming projects. The series also regularly features special guests. In the past, the Losers have spoken to Mike Flanagan, Thomas Jane, Tananarive Due, Chapo Trap House, Owen Teague, Mick Garris, Mary Lambert, Jerry O’Connell, Wil Wheaton, Joe Bob Briggs, and even King himself. For further adventures, join the Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. You can also unlock hundreds of hours of content in The Barrens (Patreon).

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