Scott Wampler: Celebs Rumors

Tom Grater International Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: After relaunching its podcast network last month, horror outfit Fangoria has brought Stephen King podcast The Kingcast into the fold as one of its flagship shows.The pod was started in May has featured guests including Elijah Wood, Kumail Nanjiani, Karyn Kusama, Bryan Fuller and Mike Flanagan. It is hosted by Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler and uploads weekly on Wednesdays.“We’re both thrilled and honored for The Kingcast to be joining the Fangoria Podcast Network,” Vespe said.

Stephen King has posted a brief tribute to podcaster Scott Wampler, who co-hosted the popular Kingcast, which focused on discussions of King’s works.

Kingcast, a podcast dedicated to the works of Stephen King, has announced the death of its co-host Scott Wampler.On its X account, co-host Eric Vespe published a tweet thread addressing Wampler’s passing.“I’ve had many tearful chuckles tonight reading just how impactful his mischievous sense of humor was and revisiting some of his best articles, tweets, and, well, Wamplerisms,” Vespe writes.“Scott may have reached the clearing at the end of the path way sooner than he should have, and I can’t help but feel a little angry about that,” he continues, “but I know he’d be the first to tell us to stop crying and crank up some [Nine Inch Nails] and flip off a cop or something instead.”Vespe reflected on Wampler’s contributions to the podcast: “The chaos he brought to the show is something only he could pull off.” He also adds that The Kingcast will continue on in some form. “What that looks like, I don’t know yet, but we have a few more episodes banked, so this won’t be the last of his voice you’ll hear.”Vespe here.

Scott Wampler, the co-host of the popular Kingcast podcast on the works of Stephen King, was found dead at his home in Austin, Texas, today. No details were immediately available, including his age and cause of death.