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The Stranger Things era is officially over, but "One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5" documentary gives us one final glimpse into the magic behind the final season. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we dive deep into this intimate Netflix special that pulls back the curtain on the production. We break down the emotional interviews with the Duffer Brothers, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and the rest of the cast and crew, exploring the challenges of wrapping up a nine-year saga, the heartfelt farewells on set, and the creative decisions that shaped "The Rightside Up." From never-before-seen footage of table reads and the final filming days to insights from costume designer Amy Parris and production designer Chris Trujillo on recreating 1980s Hawkins one last time, this doc is a love letter to the "joy of the adventure" that made the show iconic. But beyond the production stories, we share our thoughts on the themes of growth and closure that resonate so strongly—the cast reflecting on how they've matured alongside their characters, just like the kids from Hawkins, and the Duffer Brothers discussing the bittersweet end to their vision. We also analyze standout moments like the unseen set construction for the Mind Flayer battle and the emotional weight of saying goodbye to characters like Eleven and Vecna. Whether you're still processing the finale's twists or craving more behind-the-scenes magic, this breakdown celebrates what made Stranger Things a cultural phenomenon. Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=tindogpodcast&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496 Stranger Things Season 3 is set in the summer of 1985, focusing on the new Starcourt Mall in Hawkins, which becomes a hub for teens but hides a secret Soviet plot to reopen a gate to the Upside Down, with the Mind Flayer returning to possess townspeople, leading to massive battles, character shifts like Billy's transformation, Steve and Robin's new partnership, and ultimately Hopper's apparent sacrifice and the Byers family's departure with Eleven.
The SuperHero Homies! Podcast is back with a packed episode covering the biggest moments in nerd and pop culture, including a full spoiler-filled review of the Stranger Things Season 5 series finale. We kick things off with a cold open hyping up the upcoming Homie Awards, our annual satirical award show where YOU vote on the best and worst superhero movies and TV shows of the year. We talk about why this year's Homie Awards might be our most chaotic yet and why listener votes truly matter. Vote in the Homie Awards here: https://qkt3aaknvzi.typeform.com/to/mOHDn5M0 From there, we break down the latest Avengers: Doomsday trailers, sharing our reactions, theories, and concerns about the future of the MCU, Doctor Doom, and the next era of Marvel storytelling. For our main discussion, we dive deep into the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, offering an honest, spoiler-heavy review of the episode, the season, and the series as a whole. We talk about what worked, including the emotional payoff for key characters, the visual effects for the Mind Flayer, and Vecna's performance, as well as what didn't fully land, like Eleven's fakeout ending, military plot holes, and lingering questions about the final battle. While the finale isn't perfect, we discuss why Stranger Things still sticks the landing emotionally and remains one of the most successful and impactful genre shows of its era. If you love TV and movie reviews, superhero discussions, comic book talk, MCU and DC debates, and pop culture breakdowns, this episode is for you. SUPPORT THE SHOW Check out our brand-new SuperHero Homies! merch store and rep the podcast with official t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and more: https://superherohomies.printify.me/ LISTEN / WATCH / SUBSCRIBE New episodes of the SuperHero Homies! Podcast drop regularly on podcast platforms and YouTube. Subscribe, like, and share to support the show and help us grow the Homie community.
https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=tindogpodcast&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496 Stranger Things Season 2 (Fall 1984) deepens the mystery of the Upside Down, focusing on Will Byers being haunted and possessed by a massive shadow entity, the Mind Flayer, which uses him as a spy to spread its influence in Hawkins through underground tunnels, while Eleven discovers her past and reunites with friends, and the gang faces new threats like Demodogs, leading to a fight to close the gate and save Will and the town. New characters, including the pragmatic Max Mayfield, join the crew, and storylines explore the aftermath of Season 1, including Barb's legacy and Hopper's secret with Eleven. Key Plot Points: Will's Possession: Will suffers from terrifying visions of the Mind Flayer after a tentacle attaches to him, becoming a puppet for the monster's hive mind. The Mind Flayer's Plan: The shadow monster tries to expand the Upside Down into their world, creating tunnels beneath Hawkins. Eleven's Journey: El lives hidden with Hopper but eventually leaves to find her mother and learns about her origins, returning to help her friends. New Threats: The group encounters Demodogs (Demogorgon pups), and Dustin adopts a creature he names Dart, a pollywog from the Upside Down. New Faces: Max Mayfield (Max) arrives as a new student, challenging the group dynamic, while Joyce dates Bob Newby. Justice for Barb: Nancy and Jonathan team up with conspiracy theorist Murray Bauman to expose the truth about Barb's death.
Send us a textLet's take a trip to Hawkins one last time as the hosts say goodbye to the upside down, reviewing the final episode of the pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers. In this the grand finale, The Rightside Up, the hosts breakdown the show's lore , the bittersweet goodbyes of their favorite characters' and the aftermath of this beloved series. Let's be heroes, just for one day as the hosts reach to the finish line to review one of the biggest TV series of all time .Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
The series finale dropped and you had SO MUCH to say that we couldn't fit it all into one episode! "The Rightside Up" brought the Stranger Things saga to its emotional conclusion, and our inbox was STUFFED with your reactions and heartfelt messages about how this show impacted your lives. Hosts Darrell and Addi are dedicating this first of TWO listener feedback episodes to YOUR voices because the response was overwhelming. We're sharing your passionate commentary on the epic final battle in the Abyss, Holly's heroic leadership saving the kidnapped children, Vecna's tragic origin story and the revelation that he was corrupted by the Mind Flayer, Joyce's cathartic revenge with her axe, and that heart-shattering goodbye between El and Mike at the gate. Your insights on these moments were too powerful not to share. Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Since 2016, Stranger Things has permeated pop culture in an outstanding way, and this week it reached critical mass. The emotionally resonant series finale premiered on 12/31 and everyone is losing their minds so I am here to talk about it all!! The nostalgia, the exquisite pain of moving on, plotholes (or are they?), #conformitygate, status of Eleven and the Mind Flayer, and soooo much more! MERCH: https://ultimate-fangirl-apparel.printify.me/PATREON Subscribers heard this episode completely ad-free! Join our community at Patreon.com/AshleeAndJessicast for 180+ bonus podcast episodes & long form video content! Starts at $5 a month, cancel anytime. FOLLOW THE PODCASTInstagram & TikTok: @ashleeandjessicastTwitter: @ashleejessicast Send an email at ashleeandjessicast@gmail.comUse code ASHLEEANDJESSICAST for 15% off on JessicaSimpson.comFOLLOW LIA Lia-Russo.com Instagram & Twitter: @capriamoon TikTok: @liarussonyc
Mal and Jo take a trip to Hawkins one last time to dive deep into the ‘Stranger Things' finale! (00:00) Intro (04:13) Opening Snapshot (28:57) Operation Beanstalk, Part 1: Lab Edition (46:21) Operation Beanstalk, Part 2: Sending Joyce Up That Tower (01:00:51) Operation Beanstalk, Part 3: Time Travel-ish… (01:14:32) A Reminder of Kali's Powers (01:21:20) Hopper Freaks Out (01:34:14) The Teens (and Joyce) Reach the Abyss (01:40:26) You Know Who Is Running? The Kids. (01:50:28) Meanwhile, Sigh, the Military (02:04:07) Vecna and Henry and One and Will and THE MIND FLAYER (02:19:41) The Party vs. the Mind Flayer (02:35:50) Cue the Prince (02:48:27) 18 Months Later (03:05:40) Dustin Henderson Graduates (03:16:41) Hawkins Forever (03:23:07) Hopper and Joyce Go To Enzo's (03:25:13) I Want to Believe Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're heading back for summer fun to Hawkins, Indiana. Also there's some strange stuff happening. As is the wont seemingly of Hawkins. Also on this episodes, Suesie hopes someone will stop wishing ill on nana. Frank admires Robin Buckley. Intro and outro is Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill. Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes and SpotifyE-mail: realteengirltalk@gmail.comTeen Girl Talk's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realteengirltalk/ Frank's writing website: franklincota.com Suesie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susieboboozy/Frank's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siriwouldchallenge/Frank's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJcUttxP0ujvc6HXBz-4kIw Frank's Book: https://books2read.com/u/3nJPzP
After four years of fighting monsters from another dimension, the the Hawkins heroes face their final battle—one that will determine not just the fate of Hawkins, but whether Eleven can ever escape the cycle of being hunted. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Rightside Up," the epic series finale that brings the Stranger Things saga to its emotional conclusion. We dissect the climactic showdown in the Abyss as El, Kali, and Max infiltrate Vecna's mind while the Party battles the Mind Flayer's physical form, analyze Holly's heroic leadership as she guides the kidnapped children to safety, and explore Vecna's tragic origin story revealed through Will's connection to the hive mind—discovering that Henry Creel was an innocent boy corrupted by the Mind Flayer. From Joyce's cathartic revenge with her axe to Hopper's devastating vision of Sara, from the explosive exotic matter collapse to that gut-wrenching final goodbye between El and Mike at the gate, we're covering every moment of this finale. But the story doesn't end with Vecna's death—we jump forward to 1989 for the kid's high school graduation, where Dustin delivers an unforgettable valedictorian speech honoring Eddie Munson's legacy, and we witness each character's future unfold. We break down the emotional epilogue showing where everyone ends up: Robin at Smith College, Steve coaching baseball and teaching sex ed, Nancy at the Herald, Jonathan making films at NYU, and Will finding a fresh start embracing his identity. We also explore the biggest question the finale leaves us with—did Eleven really sacrifice herself, or did she and Kali pull off one final illusion to escape the government's hunt forever? Mike's D&D theory gives us hope, and we're sharing our take on this bittersweet ending. From Hopper's proposal to Joyce to that final shot of Holly and her friends starting their own D&D campaign, this series finale honored the journey while saying goodbye to the characters we love. Whether you're celebrating the victories, mourning the losses, or debating El's true fate, this breakdown covers it all. Thank you for being part of this adventure with us—always. Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Stranger Things has finally come to an end after an epic run on Netflix! Join TJ Zwarych, Sean Mott of Agents of Fandom and Jamie Jirak of Phase Hero and Love in the Time of Hydra to break down Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 8 as we discuss all the Easter Eggs and deep dive into the Stranger Things Series Finale.(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:00) Whatcha Watchin? - Marty Supreme, Heated Rivalry, Industry, The Copenhagen Test (00:16:00) How Many Movies Will Make a Billion Dollars in 2026?(00:24:00) Stranger Things Season 5 Spoiler-Free Reactions(00:34:00) How Stranger Things Captured the Monoculture(00:38:00) Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Breakdown(00:43:00) Steve's Fake Out Death in the Stranger Things Finale(00:51:00) Kali's Death in the Stranger Things Finale(00:55:00) The Final Battle vs. Vecna and the Mind Flayer in Stranger Things(01:02:00) Eleven's Final Moment in the Stranger Things Series Finale(01:10:00) Stranger Things Epilogue Breakdown(01:13:00) Dustin's Graduation Speech in Stranger Things(01:20:00) Joyce and Hopper End Game!(01:28:00) Jonathan, Steve, Nancy, and Robyn With Happy Endings in Stranger Things (01:32:00) The Final DND Game of Stranger ThingsCheck out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agents-of-fandom--5479222/support.
GOODBYE ELEVEN!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Eleven Vs Vecna, The Mindflayer, Eleven Death Scene, The Final Dungeons & Dragons Scene, & MORE! Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 GREG & JOHN'S Stranger Things 5x8 REACTION: • STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 8 FINALE ... Vecna: The Mind Slayer tee by @G9DESIGN & Dr. Stranger Things tee by @SASAMIIKU — perfect for hardcore fans & collectors alike Tara Erickson & Andrew Gordon head into the Upside Down ONE LAST TIME as they react to Stranger Things Season 5 (Part 3), Episode 8 — “The Rightside Up,” the series finale of Netflix's genre-defining sci-fi horror phenomenon created by The Duffer Brothers. After nearly a decade of monsters, mysteries, and coming-of-age trauma, the story of Hawkins reaches its emotional and mythological conclusion. “The Rightside Up” delivers the final confrontation between the people of Hawkins and the forces threatening to erase their world forever. Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown – Enola Holmes, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) faces her ultimate test as the fate of the real world, the Upside Down, and the Abyss collide. Will Byers (Noah Schnapp – Hubie Halloween, The Tutor) plays a crucial role as the truth behind his connection to the darkness comes fully into focus, while Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard – IT, Ghostbusters: Afterlife) anchors the group's emotional core in their final stand. The ensemble shines one last time, with Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo – Prank Encounters, Dear Evan Hansen), Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin – Concrete Cowboy, High Flying Bird), and Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink – The Whale, Fear Street) each receiving defining moments that reflect how far they've come. The adults step into the endgame as well, led by Jim Hopper (David Harbour – Violent Night, Black Widow) and Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder – Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands), whose fight to protect their kids and their town comes full circle. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textLet's hop the in the truck and plow our way through the upside down one more time as the hosts continues reviewing Vol 2, of the final season, the pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers. In this penultimate episode of the series, The Bridge, the hosts discuss the emotional journeys of the characters, the mysteries surrounding the Mind Flayer and the build up to the series finale. Join the hosts as they get ready for the final countdown with one of the biggest TV series of all time .Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
GOODBYE ELEVEN!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Eleven Vs Vecna, The Mindflayer, Eleven Death Scene, The Final Dungeons & Dragons Scene, & MORE! Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 GREG & JOHN'S Stranger Things 5x8 REACTION: • STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 8 FINALE ... Vecna: The Mind Slayer tee by @G9DESIGN & Dr. Stranger Things tee by @SASAMIIKU — perfect for hardcore fans & collectors alike Tara Erickson & Andrew Gordon head into the Upside Down ONE LAST TIME as they react to Stranger Things Season 5 (Part 3), Episode 8 — “The Rightside Up,” the series finale of Netflix's genre-defining sci-fi horror phenomenon created by The Duffer Brothers. After nearly a decade of monsters, mysteries, and coming-of-age trauma, the story of Hawkins reaches its emotional and mythological conclusion. “The Rightside Up” delivers the final confrontation between the people of Hawkins and the forces threatening to erase their world forever. Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown – Enola Holmes, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) faces her ultimate test as the fate of the real world, the Upside Down, and the Abyss collide. Will Byers (Noah Schnapp – Hubie Halloween, The Tutor) plays a crucial role as the truth behind his connection to the darkness comes fully into focus, while Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard – IT, Ghostbusters: Afterlife) anchors the group's emotional core in their final stand. The ensemble shines one last time, with Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo – Prank Encounters, Dear Evan Hansen), Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin – Concrete Cowboy, High Flying Bird), and Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink – The Whale, Fear Street) each receiving defining moments that reflect how far they've come. The adults step into the endgame as well, led by Jim Hopper (David Harbour – Violent Night, Black Widow) and Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder – Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands), whose fight to protect their kids and their town comes full circle. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
La historia de Hawkins llega a su fin. En este nuevo Episodio Final analizamos con todo detalle el último capítulo de Stranger Things, una despedida cargada de emoción, nostalgia y decisiones polémicas. ¿Ha muerto Eleven realmente? ¿Ha estado a la altura el enfrentamiento con Vecna y el Mind Flayer? ¿Qué futuro les espera a nuestros protagonistas tras el cierre del Upside Down? Repasamos lo mejor y lo peor de este desenlace, incluyendo nuestras escenas favoritas, los arcos que nos han emocionado… y también aquellos momentos que nos han dejado algo fríos. Un episodio cargado de impresiones personales, preguntas abiertas y una pizca de crítica constructiva. Si tú también has crecido con esta serie, no te pierdas este repaso con spoilers al final de Stranger Things, ya disponible en Netflix. Únete a nuestro chat de telegram en el que miles de personas hablamos cada día de series: - Telegram – Grupo de debate: https://telegram.me/fueradeseries - Telegram – Canal de noticias: https://t.me/noticiasfds Síguenos en nuestras plataformas y podcast sobre series: - Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/fuera-de-series/id288039262 - Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3RTDss6AAGjSNozVOhDNzX?si=700febbf305144b7&nd=1 - iVoox - https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-fuera-series_sq_f12063_1.html Redes Sociales - Twitter: https://twitter.com/fueradeseries - Facebook: https://facebook.com/fueradeseries - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fueradeseries/ - Youtube: https://youtube.com/fueradeseries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textLet's run up that hill one more time and travel through the wormhole as the hosts continues reviewing Vol 2, of the final season, the pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers. In this episode, Escape from Camazotz, the hosts discuss the mysteries of the Upside Down, the emotional depth and character growth present in the latest episode of Stranger Things. Join the hosts as they navigate through Vecna's memories and run up that building one last time, as they celebrate one of the biggest TV series of our era.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
DID THEY STICK THE LANDING??? Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Eleven Vs Vecna, The Mindflayer, Eleven Death Scene, The Final Dungeons & Dragons Scene, & MORE! Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 STRANGER THINGS 5, Episode 7 REACTION: • STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 7 REACTIO... ST5 Ep 5 & 6 Reaction: • STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 5 & 6 REA... ST5 Ep 5x4 Reaction: • WOAH!! STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 4 ... ST5 Ep 5x3 Reaction: • STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 3 REACTIO... ST5 Ep 1 & 2 REACTION: • STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5 Episode 1 & 2 REA... Vecna: The Mind Slayer tee by @G9DESIGN & Dr. Stranger Things tee by @SASAMIIKU — perfect for hardcore fans & collectors alike With the Season Finale now upon us... Greg & John give their FINAL Stranger Things Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! The OG's REACT to “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” the series finale of Stranger Things — a sprawling, emotional conclusion to Netflix's sci-fi horror epic that pits the Hawkins crew against the full force of the Upside Down and the Abyss in a final attempt to stop Vecna's plan and save their world. In this feature-length finale (over two hours), the gang reunites for one last stand, confronting the supernatural rifts unleashed across Hawkins as they attempt to close the Abyss and halt the interdimensional collapse that has threatened reality itself. Central to the showdown is Eleven (**Millie Bobby Brown – Enola Holmes, Godzilla: King of the Monsters`) as she faces Vecna and the monstrous forces of the Upside Down with help from Kali / Eight (Linnea Berthelsen – The Witcher) and her friends. Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard – IT, Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Dustin Henderson (**Gaten Matarazzo – Prank Encounters, Dear Evan Hansen”), Lucas Sinclair (**Caleb McLaughlin – Concrete Cowboy), and Will Byers (Noah Schnapp – Hubie Halloween) provide emotional and tactical support, while Max Mayfield (**Sadie Sink – The Whale, Fear Street”) is at the heart of the finale's stakes after emerging from the Abyss earlier. Adult allies like Joyce Byers (**Winona Ryder – Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands”) and Jim Hopper (**David Harbour – Violent Night, Black Widow”) fight beside them, refusing to let Hawkins fall into darkness. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DID THEY STICK THE LANDING??? Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Eleven Vs Vecna, The Mindflayer, Eleven Death Scene, The Final Dungeons & Dragons Scene, & MORE! Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 STRANGER THINGS 5, Episode 7 REACTION: • STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 7 REACTIO... ST5 Ep 5 & 6 Reaction: • STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 5 & 6 REA... ST5 Ep 5x4 Reaction: • WOAH!! STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 4 ... ST5 Ep 5x3 Reaction: • STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 3 REACTIO... ST5 Ep 1 & 2 REACTION: • STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5 Episode 1 & 2 REA... Vecna: The Mind Slayer tee by @G9DESIGN & Dr. Stranger Things tee by @SASAMIIKU — perfect for hardcore fans & collectors alike With the Season Finale now upon us... Greg & John give their FINAL Stranger Things Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! The OG's REACT to “Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,” the series finale of Stranger Things — a sprawling, emotional conclusion to Netflix's sci-fi horror epic that pits the Hawkins crew against the full force of the Upside Down and the Abyss in a final attempt to stop Vecna's plan and save their world. In this feature-length finale (over two hours), the gang reunites for one last stand, confronting the supernatural rifts unleashed across Hawkins as they attempt to close the Abyss and halt the interdimensional collapse that has threatened reality itself. Central to the showdown is Eleven (**Millie Bobby Brown – Enola Holmes, Godzilla: King of the Monsters`) as she faces Vecna and the monstrous forces of the Upside Down with help from Kali / Eight (Linnea Berthelsen – The Witcher) and her friends. Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard – IT, Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Dustin Henderson (**Gaten Matarazzo – Prank Encounters, Dear Evan Hansen”), Lucas Sinclair (**Caleb McLaughlin – Concrete Cowboy), and Will Byers (Noah Schnapp – Hubie Halloween) provide emotional and tactical support, while Max Mayfield (**Sadie Sink – The Whale, Fear Street”) is at the heart of the finale's stakes after emerging from the Abyss earlier. Adult allies like Joyce Byers (**Winona Ryder – Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands”) and Jim Hopper (**David Harbour – Violent Night, Black Widow”) fight beside them, refusing to let Hawkins fall into darkness. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textLet's crank the power to eleven and dive further into the hive mind as the hosts gets ready to review Vol 2 of the final season, the pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers. In this episode, Shock Jock, the hosts return to Hawkins Lab to find out what the Upside Down really is and break down what's in store for the rest of chapters for Vol 2 . Follow the hosts as they become dream warriors and explore the inception mind of Henry Creek in this exciting review from one of the biggest TV show of all time.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
The conclusion of our little Christmas tale, of children trying to find their way home... their little animal friend... and a scary shadow lurking... Gameplay @ 8:30 Using Babes In The Wood by Adam Vass #babesinthewoods Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Hercules Mayes is our GM Featuring Jacob Machin, Michael Briganti and Charlotte Billing
The Upside Down is collapsing—and it's not because of Vecna, it's because of an exotic matter black hole that could consume the entire human race. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down "Escape From Camazotz," the episode where everything we thought we knew about the Upside Down gets flipped on its head. We dissect Dustin's shocking revelation about the shield generator being a wormhole between worlds, analyze Holly and Max's desperate escape from Vecna's mind through the traumatic memory in the caves, and explore El's journey into the Void to rescue Will from being used as Vecna's spy one final time. From the explosive hospital showdown with Demodogs to Karen Wheeler's heroic oxygen tank moment, we're covering every heart-pounding plot point. Plus, we dive into the emotional turning point between Nancy and Jonathan as they face their relationship's truth in a flooding office, examining their "un-proposal" and what it means for both characters moving forward. We also break down Will's connection to the hive mind, Joyce's parental guilt, and the devastating moment when Henry Creel discovered the Mind Flayer as a Boy Scout. Darrell's bringing his theories about what Dustin's research means for Holly, and we're sharing our predictions about how Max and Holly's "escape" will impact the endgame. Whether you're still processing that wormhole revelation or trying to figure out how our crew will stop dimensional collapse, this breakdown has all the insights you need! Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Send us a textLet's return to the Upside Down as the hosts gets ready to sorcerer it up as they review the fourth chapter of Vol 1, the pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers. In this episode, the hosts explore the mysteries of the Upside Down, the surprising twists that shock the world and talk about what's in store for Stranger Things Vol 2 . Follow the hosts as they discover their powers and survive the battle against Vecna, so they can continue to review the final season of the biggest TV series of all time.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
A little Christmas tale, of children trying to find their way home... their little animal friend... and a scary shadow lurking... Gameplay @ 6:06 Using Babes In The Wood by Adam Vass #babesinthewoods Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Hercules Mayes is our GM Featuring Jacob Machin, Michael Briganti and Charlotte Billing
Welcome to one of the perks(or banes) of being a member of our Patreon... The Ramble! Where 2 of our cast chats about nonsense!! Visit our Patreon for more ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer
Send us a textAre you ready to set the greatest trap and help the hosts as they try to track down the Demogorgon to review the third chapter from the final season, the pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers. In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about the the third episode of the series, focusing on character dynamics, plot developments, and speculate on the potential of time travel elements that could influence the series' conclusion. Hitch a ride with the hosts as they travel through the forbidden forest to review the one of greatest TV series of all time.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
The finale of Season 1 finds our heroes fighting tooth and nail to stop an abyssal nuke, a madman, and a white dragon... Gameplay @ 3:31 Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role! #daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
In this exclusive PATREON-ONLY bonus episode, we follow the aftermath of Etterath's death... INTO THE ABYSS!... One-on-One D&D! Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Send us a textAre you ready to embark on a rescue mission with the hosts, as they break through the upside down to review the second chapter of the final season, the pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, starring Winona Ryder and created by the Duffer Brothers. In this episode, the hosts break down the second episode for the new season of Stranger Things, while focusing on character dynamics, plot developments, and various theories surrounding the show's narrative. Join the hosts as they run up that hill to review the biggest TV shows of all time.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
In this exclusive PATREON-ONLY bonus episode, we roll randomly for LITERALLY EVERYTHING... Our first try at a new concept doesn't reeeeaaaally go to plan... Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Stranger Things Season 5 final episodes secrets revealed by Noah Schnapp? Let's talk about the upcoming Stranger Things final episodes, and how this will all end based on the clues accidentally spoken by Noah Schnapp in an interview with the Stranger Things cast! In this episode of the Rumor Rundown, Erik Voss and Zach Huddleston discuss whether Will Byers could transform into the Mind Flayer itself! Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Editors: Eric Gorday Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textAre you ready to follow the hosts as they travel back to the upside down as they view chapter one of Season Five, the pop culture phenomenon, Stranger Things, starring Winona Ryder and created by the Duffer Brothers. In this episode, the hosts discuss the highly anticipated Season 5 of Stranger Things, exploring character development, the dynamics of friendship, and the what's in store for the final season. Come and join the hosts as they journey to the final season to one of the biggest TV shows of all time.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
In this exclusive PATREON-ONLY bonus episode, we explore the origins of one of our NPCs... and the infamous Holy Hand! One-on-One D&D! #daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
On this episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank Lourence (@franklourence79) teams up with Jonathan to walk through Stranger Things seasons 1 through 4 so you are fully refreshed before season 5 lands. The two revisit the early days in Hawkins, the rise of the Mind Flayer, the Starcourt Mall showdown, and Vecna's terrifying curse, mixing clean plot recaps with personal memories and reactions. Along the way they talk about why the show's '80s nostalgia still works, how characters like Hopper, Billy, Max, and Eddie evolved, and what they hope to see in the final season. They close by sharing release timing details, how they plan to watch the finale, and why Stranger Things sits next to the best Stephen King style stories on TV. Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – Welcome to Challenge Accepted & episode setup Frank explains that this is a special Stranger Things recap segment originally from Geek Freaks, now on the Challenge Accepted feed, and previews the upcoming Bob's Burgers Thanksgiving special. 01:00 – Season 1 recap – Disappearance, the Upside Down, and Eleven Jonathan reads through season 1, covering Will's disappearance, Joyce's light communication, Hopper's first trip into the lab, the Upside Down, the Demogorgon, and Eleven's apparent sacrifice. 03:15 – What made season 1 a phenomenon Frank and Jonathan talk about the show's early "word of mouth" buzz, the glow of kids playing Dungeons & Dragons, and how Stranger Things helped define Netflix binge culture. 04:20 – Season 2 recap – The Mind Flayer and Eleven's lost sister arc Season 2 gets broken down: Will's visions, the Mind Flayer connection, Max and Billy's arrival, Eleven hiding with Hopper, the demi-dogs, closing the gate, and the Snowball Dance stinger. 06:35 – Reactions to season 2 and the "other test subjects" detour They revisit the backlash to Eleven's trip to meet other numbered kids, why the revenge-crew idea did not land for many fans, and how that may have changed the show's direction. 08:55 – Season 3 recap – Starcourt Mall and Billy's tragic turn Season 3's mall setting, Russian base under Starcourt, Billy's possession, the Mind Flayer's flesh monster, Hopper's apparent death, and the Byers family leaving Hawkins with Eleven. 12:45 – Why season 3 might be the best season Frank explains why Starcourt is his favorite arc, from mall nostalgia and growing independence for the kids to Dustin and Steve's unlikely friendship and Billy's late redemption. 15:20 – Season 4 recap – Vecna, Russia, Nina, and Max's escape Frank recaps season 4 in detail, including Chrissy's death, Eddie and the Hellfire Club, Vecna's curse, the Creel house, Eleven's Nina Project memories, Hopper's Russian prison story, and the massive rift tearing through Hawkins. 19:20 – Running Up That Hill, splitting the cast, and season rankings They revisit the viral Max sequence with Kate Bush, talk about how big and cinematic season 4 feels, and debate whether splitting the cast across Hawkins, California, and Russia helped or hurt the show. 21:15 – Nostalgia done right vs cheap reboots Frank and Jonathan compare Stranger Things to Stephen King stories and shows like Welcome to Derry, and talk about why "vibes" and visual language beat straight remakes of '80s properties. 25:00 – Looking ahead to Stranger Things season 5 Speculation about the final season, how the now-older cast will work, excitement for the three-part holiday release plan, and hopes for one last big, emotional Hawkins story. 27:00 – Outro and how to get involved Closing thanks, reminders to share thoughts on the new season, and all the ways listeners can connect with Challenge Accepted and support the show. Key Takeaways Stranger Things still holds up as a complete story about friendship, trauma, and growing up, not just an '80s nostalgia showcase. Season 1 set the tone with a simple missing kid mystery anchored by Joyce, Hopper, and the kids discovering the Upside Down. Season 2 expanded the lore with the Mind Flayer and Will's possession, but the "other test subjects" storyline remains divisive. Season 3's Starcourt Mall arc delivers the most complete season for Frank, combining great character work, a grounded villain in Billy, and a huge finale. Season 4 is the darkest and biggest chapter so far, with Vecna tying the entire series together and pushing characters like Max, Eddie, and Eleven to their breaking points. Hopper's evolution from troubled sheriff to adoptive dad and tragic hero is one of the emotional cores of the show. The series succeeds because it captures the feeling of classic adventure stories like The Goonies and Stephen King adaptations without copying them beat for beat. With season 5 on the horizon, expectations are high for Stranger Things to stick the landing as a modern genre classic. Memorable Quotes "They made this big mystery and you wanted to solve it." "This was the first time that binging became a thing, like a huge step for Netflix." "Max was a big introduction here, and you could tell they were setting up more seasons." "Starcourt Mall was such a good setting. That was the place where you had ten bucks in your pocket and felt richer than anything in the world." "Running Up That Hill broke the internet. That whole Max scene is just unreal." "It is not the same song, but it sounds familiar. These kids sound like The Goonies." Call To Action If you enjoyed this Stranger Things seasons 1–4 recap, hit follow on your favorite podcast app so you do not miss our coverage of the new season. Leave a five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help more fans find the show, and share this episode with a friend who needs a quick refresher before diving back into Hawkins. Use the hashtag #ChallengeAcceptedLive when you post your reactions so we can see and share them on our socials. Links & Resources Geek Freaks – news source for all updates we discuss on our podcasts: https://GeekFreaksPodcast.com Challenge Accepted and Geek Freaks coverage of Stranger Things and other genre TV: available through GeekFreaksPodcast.com and our social feeds Follow Us Stay connected with Challenge Accepted: Instagram: @challengeacceptedlive TikTok: @challengeacceptedlive Twitter: @CAPodcastLive Hosted by Frank Lourence (@franklourence79) with guest cohost Jonathan. Listener Questions We want to hear from you. Send your challenges, Stranger Things theories, and reactions to the new season to ChallengeAcceptedGFX@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram and TikTok at @challengeacceptedlive. Tell us which season is your favorite, who your MVP character is, and what you are hoping for in the final run, and we may feature your thoughts in a future episode. Apple Podcasts Tags Challenge Accepted, Challenge Accepted podcast, Stranger Things, Stranger Things recap, Stranger Things seasons 1 to 4, Stranger Things season 5, Netflix, TV recap podcast, Geek Freaks Network, Pop culture podcast
The coin reveals a world-changing danger... Gameplay @ 5:18 Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role! #daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
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Send us a textGood evening and welcome to another episode of Last Call with Three & 1/2 Gentlemen. As they get ready for the new Stranger Things final season, the hosts go over their favorite season and moments from the ground breaking TV series. As they delve into the upside down world, the hosts reflect on the lasting legacy of one of the biggest TV shows of all time, and talk about what's in store for the final season of Stranger Things.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram page and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
Our heroes leave Iggy Rapaso and The Scoundrel behind... and find a new friend... Gameplay @ 3:43 Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role! #daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 2 Recap is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Stranger Things. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion!
Lucky's luck has run out... Gameplay @ 2:41 Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role! #daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Our heroes, their rescued shipmates and the doggy duo flee from the Empire!... Gameplay @ 3:40 Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role! #daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Well look who's being super patriotic to cover up the fact that he's destroying the town by colluding with Russians... It's the mayor, Tru- I mean... Larry... hmmm... Scoops Troop is still miles down under the mall and unsurprising to no one, they get caught... BUT the teens are good people who send the younger kids out for help but really they are sacrificing themselves to save the kids and I respect it, I have to... The other teens are at Hopper's cabin arguing over who has agency over Eleven, is it Mike, herself? but really Mike loves her and men think that is the same as being able to control women just automatically...Alexei is getting Burger King and a strawberry slurpee but he wanted cherry... so Hopper throws him around and out and he decides Strawberry is pretty good compared to getting murdered by his own country for betraying them by getting kidnapped by some AmericansAnyway he loves Woody woodpecker and american food so... he's smart enough to know where his whopper is buttered and it's not in the icy tundra where his life is threatened daily by a nine foot tall man that never smiles... Steve and Robin get tortured and drugged because these super smart guys in this underground compound can tell they are spies even though they are dressed like Popeye and Pippi Longstocking and are both clearly teenagers. Dustin and Erica actually save them though which, good for them. Hopper and Joyce find out that the machine which Alexi calls a "key" is to open a door to the upside down and they call Owens at the fake library and Joyce has to be a "Karen" not wheeler just in the way that she's acting like a "karen" but really also a desperate mom which is understandable and she probably could take over the world if she wanted and I wish she would honestly. Eleven finds Billy but he's just sitting there staring at the wall like he just realized he has a mullet. But actually it's a trap and they all know it but El sees a box of Lucky Charms and follows the rainbow to an idea to piggyback into his memories like she did her mom last season... That's what El calls it, not yet, but she will, what do you want me to do? And Billy knows it and lets her do it, and guys I can't even make jokes because these scenes are incredibly done. She goes through his traumatic past and sees his dad was the A-hole and it's not an excuse but it is the reason Billy is messed up. And then she gets out of there but not really because the Mind Flayer has to threaten her and everyone else and make a little girl cry. Which makes Billy somewhere deep inside cry and honestly the scene is magical and tragic and I love it. Dacre is incredible, Millie is also as usual and the fact that the show would show a horrible character like Billy having compassion about at least some things is really good and it sucks that some people think this is a redemption because it's not... it's just that people are not ALL bad, even if they are still MOSTLY bad... and it says a lot for how bad the mind flayer is if Billy is not down for what he's doing... it's kind of like Christopher Columbus who was not just evil but was so evil that the colonizers of his day who were pretty bad were like "whoa my guy, you suck!" Anyway happy indepence day Hawkins, you're about to feel those bombs bursting right up your asses!
With the help of Iggy Rapaso(That Scoundrel), the team attempt a jailbreak!... Gameplay @ 6:38 Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role! #daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Kit, Andy, and Steve close out Stranger Things Season 3 with a finale that delivers on every front. In Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt, all roads lead to the mall as the Mind Flayer launches its final assault. Eleven, weakened but determined, joins her friends for a last stand against the creature while Hopper, Joyce, and Murray infiltrate the Russian base beneath Starcourt to shut down the machine that keeps the gate open.00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:49 - MadLibs Word Search00:06:01 - Overall Thoughts00:21:55 - Scene by Scene Recap01:31:20 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:34:06 - Easter Eggos01:43:04 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:44:46 - Step Into the Nina01:52:36 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story Reveal01:55:39 - Stranger Things Season RankingsSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeBuy Tickets to Our Live Show: HEREFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A daring jailbreak is... overshadowed by a certain Chef... Gameplay @ 4:40 Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role! #daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Kit, Andy, and Steve dive into one of the most shocking and pivotal episodes of Stranger Things Season 3. In Chapter Six: E Pluribus Unum, the chaos in Hawkins explodes as the Mind Flayer's control spreads. After a harrowing encounter, Eleven taps deeper into her powers to search for Billy's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Joyce and Hopper's investigation takes them to seek help from an old friend. Dustin and Erica hatch a plan to save Steve and Robin from their Russian captors!00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:16 - MadLibs Word Search00:05:31 - Overall Thoughts00:20:25 - Scene by Scene Recap01:01:55 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:06:16 - Easter Eggos01:12:26 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:14:53 - Step Into the Nina01:21:19 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeBuy Tickets to Our Live Show: HEREFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our heroes grapple with their decisions, post-cursed item release... Gameplay @ 2:40 Using Daggerheart by Darrington Press and Critical Role! #daggerheart #darringtonpress #criticalrole Visit our Patreon ~ patreon.com/TheatreoftheMindFlayer Due to the improv nature of RPG content, some themes and situations that occur in-game may be difficult for some. If certain episodes or scenes become uncomfortable or traumatic, we strongly suggest taking a break or skipping the episode. Always look to a professional if concerned about your mental health. Follow us on Instagram: @theatreofthemindflayer And Bluesky: @mindflayerpod.bsky.social Contact us at: theatreofthemindflayer@gmail.com Jacob Machin is our DM: @jacob.ryan.machin Peg Leg Pete is played by Danielle Butlin: @danielle.butlin Anna Lou is played by Hercules Mayes: @theballadofherculesmayes Lucky is played by Brandon McEwan: @ brandonmcewaan
Kathleen and Miles are joined by first time viewer, Kirk to review the second season of Stranger Things! Join us as we discuss the Snow Ball, The Lost Sister, and Will's "spycraft" with the Mind Flayer. We talk about Bob and his untimely demise, Hopper with the world's most powerful teenager in Eleven, Nancy and Jonathan's take down of the Lab and the introduction of MADMAX the zoomer into The Party!We end with MVP (most valuable player) and LVP (least valuable player) awards and Kirk's predictions for Season 3. Our 2025 re-watch continues with each release (Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4.1 and 4.2).
Kit, Andy, and Steve wrap up Season 2 with a finale that's equal parts thrilling, emotional, and unforgettable. In Chapter Nine: The Gate, the group comes together for one last desperate push to defeat the Mind Flayer and close the gate to the Upside Down. Eleven must summon every ounce of her strength to seal the rift beneath Hawkins Lab. Meanwhile, Joyce, Jonathan, and Nancy attempt to free Will from the monster's grasp in a harrowing exorcism, and Steve does his best to keep the kids safe as danger closes in from all sides.00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 - MadLibs Word Search00:03:29 - Overall Thoughts00:09:43 - Scene by Scene Recap01:03:23 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:09:28 - Easter Eggos01:15:23 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:19:38 - Step Into the Nina01:29:39 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeBuy Tickets to Our Live Show: HEREFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kit, Andy, and Steve dive into one of the most intense and heartbreaking episodes of Stranger Things. In Chapter Eight: The Mind Flayer, chaos erupts inside Hawkins Lab as the Demo-dogs close in, trapping the kids, Joyce, Bob, and Hopper in a desperate fight for survival. As they struggle to escape, it becomes terrifyingly clear that the Mind Flayer has tightened its grip on Will, turning him into a weapon against those he loves.00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:42 - MadLibs Word Search00:04:25 - Overall Thoughts00:20:30 - Scene by Scene Recap01:05:32 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:12:54 - Easter Eggos01:19:45 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:21:13 - Step Into the Nina01:27:57 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeBuy Tickets to Our Live Show: HEREFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramStreaming Things TikTokFollow Kit LazerTikTokInstagramYouTubeFollow SteveInstagramFollow AndyInstagramVisit Our WebsiteCheck Out Our MerchSend Us Mail:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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