Podcasts about Stranger Things

Join Pulp Men (and Woman) of the Year Griffin, David, Ben, and Marie as they discuss Park Chan Wook's latest offering, the silly and sublime No Other Choice. We're talking about paper, AI-proof jobs, the handsomeness of Lee Byung-hun, the possibility that Director Park is the Michael Jordan of dissolves, and the fact that this is likely Griffin's favorite film of 2025. Plus, David breaks down over the finale of Stranger Things, and we all apologize for a bunch of stuff. Read the Chevy Chase New York Times profile. Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike breaks down his list of the Top 10 movies in 2025 and why he believes it to be the best year in film since 2019. He shares what made each movie stand out and how for the first time in years only 1 superhero movie made the list. In the Movie Review, Mike gives his thoughts on Marty Supreme. It’s about a young Marty Mauser pursuing his dream of becoming a champion table-tennis player in the 1950s. He talks about Timothée Chalamet’s song performance, the anxiety it created in the theater and the unusual cast that includes Tyler, the Creator and Mr. Wonderful from Shark Tank. Instead of the Trailer Park, Mike shares his Top 5 WORST Movies of the year. And per listener request, he talks about the Stranger Things Series Finale With a *SPOILER ALERT*!!!! New Episodes Every Monday! Watch on YouTube: @MikeDeestro Follow Mike on TikTok: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on X: @mikedeestro Follow Mike on Letterboxd: @mikedeestro Email: MovieMikeD@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We review the latest rumors which indicate the time has come for Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy to step down from her leadership role to concentrate on producing films and Dave Filoni will be stepping up to have full creative control of the Star Wars franchise. We look at the pros and cons. We share memories of when Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars microseries premiered as a series of shorts on Cartoon Network back in 2003. A new still photo from The Mandalorian and Grogu was released this week and we look at the budget for the film and speculate on potential box office success. Plus, we dig deep into some Jon Favreau interview quotes for clues, revisit the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Star Wars in Pop Culture features Stranger Things and more!

Actor, writer and director Ethan Hawke felt immense pride in the success of his daughter Maya Hawke and the rest of her "Stranger Things" castmates in this podcast exclusive extended interview. Watch Ethan Hawke in his new film, "Blue Moon," in theaters now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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New year, new season — welcome to Season 11 of the Radio Labyrinth Podcast.We kick things off with a special guest to start the year right: Randy Havens, best known as Hawkins High's beloved science teacher Mr. Clarke from Stranger Things.Randy joins us first to talk about the final season of Stranger Things, his experience being part of one of the biggest shows of the past decade, and what it's like watching fan theories spiral in real time — including the infamous “Conformity Gate” moment that was supposed to happen while we were recording. We also dig into Randy's roots as an Atlanta actor and how the rise of Hollywood in the ATL has changed opportunities for working performers outside of L.A.After the interview, we rewind and catch up on the holidays. The crew compares Christmas and New Year survival stories, sickness spreading like dominoes, family chaos, very little sleep, and way too much Stranger Things on repeat. We also touch on recent watches, books, AI rabbit holes, and the usual end-of-year pop-culture intake that comes with downtime.

We have an extra-long episode to kick off 2026 here at Breakfast All Day. Earlier this week, we posted our lists of the best and worst movies of 2025. Now, we're looking at new movies and chatting about movie news and spoilers: PRIMATE. A brilliant, highly-trained chimpanzee gets bitten by a rabid mongoose and goes on a homicidal rampage. It's the first week of January, but this gory horror movie is better than its calendar placement would suggest. In theaters. SONG SUNG BLUE. We're catching up with this crowd-pleaser from writer-director Craig Brewer ("Hustle & Flow," "Footloose"), inspired by a true story. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson co-star as musicians who fall in love with each other and the music of Neil Diamond while performing as a tribute band. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! So much to discuss on this first news livestream of 2026, including the state of awards season, the "Stranger Things" finale, Mickey Rourke, Spencer Pratt and Ashley Tisdale's scathing mom group essay. Join us at our YouTube channel at Noon Pacific on Fridays. MARTY SUPREME SPOILER CHAT. We got into everything -- starting from the ending -- in our in-depth, live discussion of "Marty Supreme." What did you think of the Timothée Chalamet movie? Have you seen it more than once, as well? We love doing deeper analysis like this, so keep an eye out for more spoiler chats. Thanks for starting the year with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

The Cinematography Podcast Episode 341: Caleb Heymann Cinematographer Caleb Heymann has been a key architect of the Stranger Things aesthetic since the tail end of Season 3. After starting as a second unit DP, Heymann was promoted to lead cinematographer for the blockbuster Season 4, and now its fifth and final season. The crew dedicated a full year to filming Season 5, spanning from January through December 2024. While the desert dreamscape was captured on location in New Mexico, the bulk of production remained in Atlanta. Seasons 4 and 5 traverse a variety of locations, each requiring vastly different palettes. Heymann views each environment within the Stranger Things universe as a "cinematic playground." To ground the show's supernatural elements, the production leans heavily on location shooting and in-camera effects. “There are definitely certain anachronistic visual elements that we wanted to pay homage to,” says Heymann. “The lightning can be a little over the top. It intentionally rides that line between expressive and theatrical. But I think we try to not overdo it, because everything in front of the camera is already taking you there.” The production constantly balanced both digital and physical effects. “We always try to push it and see what we can get in camera. The art department does an incredible job and builds us huge sets,” says Heymann. Creating the Upside Down was a monumental task for the art department, who must redress nearly every location for night shoots. The iconic vines, for instance, are physically constructed by "nether technicians." To make the dimension's signature hellish glow, the crew often used practical red lighting on set rather than relying solely on post-production color grading. Heymann and the Duffer brothers selected a different camera system for each season, choosing cameras that best fit the story's needs. For Season 5, Heymann needed a distinct visual motif to represent Will's "trance state" and the POV of the demogorgons and demo dogs. He stacked two center-spot diopters, which blended the image while losing focus at the edges. To heighten the disorientation, the team shook the camera manually and with a camera shaker on a Technocrane. “It was absolutely a dream experience already being a fan of the show to be able to come in and join this group of awesome people who work on it and to ultimately get to work with the Duffers,” says Heymann. “I learned a lot from them, just in their attention to detail and sensitivity to camera movement. And they're always about pushing everybody to do their best work.” See Stranger Things Season 5 streaming on Netflix. Find Caleb Heymann: https://www.calebheymann.com/ Instagram @calebheymann SHOW RUNDOWN: 01:53 Close Focus 06:45-01:00:06 Caleb Heymann interview 01:01:10 Short ends 01:08:39 Wrap up/Credits Support Ben's short film, The Ultimate Breakup! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theultimatebreakup/the-ultimate-breakup-short-film?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20ultimate%20breakup&total_hits=2 The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social

This week, Nick and Les catch up on all the show watching and holiday movies they binged over the break. Muppet Specials, that PLUR1BUS finale, Heated Rivalry... it's all here. Even that STRANGER THINGS ending! Join in and see what we saw! 3:00-18:15 Pluribus 18:15-36:30 Stranger Things finale 36:30-57:05 Heated Rivalry Finale 57:05-the rest #TheTVDudes #HeatedRivalry #Pluribus #StrangerThings5  

Ep. 317: Producer Conman takes over to talk WWE collab with Stranger Things, Drew McIntyre new WWE Champion, AEW and more!

On this episode, Eric and Justin recap their holiday break, health scares, falling publicly, TV shows being cooked, and preview NFL Wildcard Weekend.

1:57:05 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Music selections, yacht rock, The Second Arrangement by Steely Dan, Tron: Ares (2025), poker chips, Stranger Things finale, Sorcerer (1977), Stones in Exile (2010), EUV microchip manufacturing, “The Ridiculous Engineering Of The World’s Most Important Machine”, Mixue pronounciation, Oh! Susanna, another Mullholland Drive synchronicity, and […]

The crew breaks down the conclusion of Stranger Things, agreeing that no matter how it ended, people were going to hate it anyway. From there, they zoom out and celebrate the fact that we're living in a rare moment with a lot of genuinely good TV to watch, including Heated Rivalry on HBO. The conversation then takes a hard left into why bowling is way more complex than just throwing a ball down a lane, Jessica's celebrity sightings on the streets of New York during break, Mike Fuentes reading headlines, and Cote finally revealing his closely guarded tuna fish recipe. It's TV takes, niche passions, and unnecessary secrets — exactly how Mystery Crate should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the digital wasteland, fellow survivors. We kick things off in the FOLLOW UP by marking a year since the LA Fires—hello, PTSD—alongside a 4th Strokiversary and three years of sobriety, all while wondering why America is currently obsessed with shooting its own civilians in the face.In the IN THE NEWS segment, Wired is finally teaching us how to protest safely in the age of surveillance, and the EFF is cheering on the hackers fighting ICE's Nazi-adjacent tracking tactics. Meanwhile, Meta is harvesting your AI chats for targeted ads, Disney is paying $10 million for spying on kids, and Grok has spent the holidays generating nonconsensual child abuse material—a problem Elon Musk won't have to legally reckon with until the Take It Down Act hits in May. Instagram's Adam Mosseri has basically surrendered to the AI "slop", suggesting we fingerprint "real" media because the fake stuff has already won the war.As we continue the descent, OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT Health portal despite their "loser energy" and compute limits, while Character.AI and Google are quietly settling lawsuits for bots that encouraged teen suicide. Polymarket gamblers are learning that "decentralized" juries will fist you over the definition of an "invasion" just as fast as a bank. Uber showed off a new Lucid-based robotaxi, but we're pumping the brakes on the safety hype given that autonomous vehicles are five times more likely to crash at dusk. To wrap up the news, Tim Cook took home $74 million last year, which is a lot of "systematic philanthropy" he could be doing right now instead of just writing checks to his own ego.In MEDIA CANDY, we're suffering through the Stranger Things wrap-up and a John McTiernan holiday marathon, though the real highlight is MTV Rewind's tribute to music videos. We've got Traitors, The Pitt, and even a John Candy doc on the list, while APPS & DOODADS brings us the DJI Osmo 8, Victrola's turntable-vibrating speakers. At least California's DROP tool lets you purge your data from 500 brokers at once.Finally, we go to THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE to hear Dave Bittner rant about holiday tech support, health insurance gouging, and Dave Filoni taking the Star Wars reins. We close out with a look at ILM's 50th, the deepfake porn cesspool formerly known as Twitter, and a birthday toast to the Starman himself, David Bowie.Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code OLDGEEKS for 20% off at clnmy.com/OLDGEEKSPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/728Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x-2GTUC6rcUIN THE NEWSHow to Protest Safely in the Age of SurveillanceHow Hackers Are Fighting Back Against ICEMeta's New Privacy Policy Opens Up AI Chats for Targeted AdsDisney to Pay $10 Million After Feds Say It Broke Kids' Privacy Rules on YouTubePeople Spent the Holidays Asking Grok to Generate Sexual Images of ChildrenHere's When Elon Musk Will Finally Have to Reckon With His Nonconsensual Porn GeneratorInstagram chief: AI is so ubiquitous 'it will be more practical to fingerprint real media than fake media'ChatGPT is launching a new dedicated Health portalCharacter.AI and Google settle with families in teen suicide and self-harm lawsuitsGambling platform Polymarket not paying bets on US invasion of VenezuelaUber reveals the design of its robotaxi at CES 2026Maybe We Should Pump the Brakes on the Idea That Robotaxis Are SaferHere's how much Tim Cook and other Apple execs made last yearMEDIA CANDYThe PittDownton Abbey: The Grand FinaleJurassic World RebirthThe Darjeeling LimitedOh Brother, Where Art Thou?Honey Don'tJohn Candy: I Like MeMTV Rewind is a developer's tribute to 24/7 music video channelsAPPS & DOODADSDJI Osmo Mobile 8Netflix GamesThis speaker by Victrola sits underneath turntables and streams audio via BluetoothDelete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP)THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingIndustrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of InnovationDave Filoni to run Star WarsWho's who at X, the deepfake porn site formerly known as TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The crew breaks down the conclusion of Stranger Things, agreeing that no matter how it ended, people were going to hate it anyway. From there, they zoom out and celebrate the fact that we're living in a rare moment with a lot of genuinely good TV to watch, including Heated Rivalry on HBO. The conversation then takes a hard left into why bowling is way more complex than just throwing a ball down a lane, Jessica's celebrity sightings on the streets of New York during break, Mike Fuentes reading headlines, and Cote finally revealing his closely guarded tuna fish recipe. It's TV takes, niche passions, and unnecessary secrets — exactly how Mystery Crate should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedians TJ Miller & Nick Rochefort join Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez & Dave Smith to discuss which member of the show has the worst looking butt, Will's coming out scene in Stranger Things, and video of a fire that broke out in a Swiss nightclub! Plus, The Stand owner Chris Italia defends his business in another edition of Skank Court, after neglecting to include the Legion of Skanks in The Stand's top moments of 2025 Instagram post. All This and More, ONLY on The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth, The LEGION OF SKANKS!!!Original Air Date: 01/06/26Support our sponsors!Visit BodyBrainCoffee.com and use code LOS25 for a limited time to get 25% off your order! #BodyBrainPodGet $10 Off at BRUNT with code LEGION at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/LEGION #BruntpodVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SKANKS & use code SKANKS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! #PrizePicksPodUpgrade your wallet today! Get 10% @ Ridge with code LOS10 at https://www.Ridge.com/LOS10 #Ridgepod---------------

The boys share their takes on the finales of “Heated Rivalry” and “Stranger Things,” as well the new season of “RuPaul's Drag Race,” and the trailer for the new Ryan Murphy/FX show “The Beauty.” You can gift the gift of gay all year round!  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays/gift⁠ JOIN RealityGays+  + Patreon ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays⁠⁠ or  + Supercast ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://realitygaysmulti.supercast.com/⁠⁠  + Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-gays-with-mattie-and-poodle/id1477555097  +Watch us on video ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@RealityGays⁠⁠ Click here for all things RG!  ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RealityGays⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season 2 premiere of The Pitt and season 2 episode 4 of Fallout.Was there a secret final episode of Stranger Things all along? How's the new CBS Evening News broadcast going these days? And who do we think will win the very first Legacy Award Emmy? Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and more.Homework for next week:The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 (HBO Max)Fallout Season 2 Episode 5 (Prime Video)Shownotes:03:04 - TV News‘Stranger Things 5' Becomes Netflix's No. 9 Most Popular English-Language Series of All Time With 105.7 Million Views So FarThe Pitt renewed for Season 3‘The Lowdown' Renewed for Season 2 at FX and HuluEmmys announce Legacy AwardTony Dokoupil's ‘CBS Evening News' Debut Included a Big Flub, but You Won't See It on Streaming — Here's Why29:38 - Stranger Things season 5 finale discussionConformity Gate46:15 The Pitt Season 2Episode 1 - 7:00 A.M.1:53:40 - Fallout Season 2Episode 4 - The Demon in the SnowLinks:Check out Sarah Marrs' work at Lainey GossipListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lambda lambda lambda, nerds! Depois de quase 10 anos, é hora da despedida de Stranger Things! Neste NerdCast, Azaghal, Carlos Voltor, Marcelo Bassoli, Katiucha Barcelos e Tucano analisam a batalha final de Eleven e a turminha de Hawkins contra Vecna e as forças do Mundo Invertido. O que foi bom, o que foi ruim e, claro, até o tal episódio secreto (que ainda vem aí?!). Tudo isso sem a participação do atrasado Alexandre Ottoni, mas por um excelente (e fofo) motivo... Magalu Confira as ofertas da Liquidação Fantástica: https://jovemnerd.short.gy/Magalu_LF_Spot_NC E-MAILS Mande suas críticas, elogios, sugestões e caneladas para nerdcast@jovemnerd.com.br APP JOVEM NERD: Google Play Store | Apple App Store ARTE DA VITRINE: Randall Random Baixe a versão Wallpaper da vitrine EDIÇÃO COMPLETA POR RADIOFOBIA PODCAST E MULTIMÍDIA CONFIRA OS OUTROS CANAIS DO JOVEM NERD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the hottest topics from the week! No 9th Episode of Stranger Things More Avengers: Doomsday Teasers Sebastian Stan to Join The Batman 2 Jackass 5 Announced Jack Black Turned Down Incredibles Syndrome Emma Stone Miss Piggy Update TRAILERS! Death of Robin Hood The Rip How to Make a Killing They Will Kill You Send Help Undertone Whistle Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, the boys return from a 2 week winter break and catch up on their lives, holidays, music, Florida, and Stranger Things. Then Stan tries to learn poker and Dave has concerns. Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - The Great Meme Reset of 2026 6:33 - This week's show/catching up 21:23 - When does New Years stop mattering? 24:05 - Stan(ger) Things 31:47 - Catching up on 2025 music and games 38:15 - John Glacier - Like a Ribbon 40:18 - Q-Up 47:55 - Learning Hold-Em via Offsuit 57:55 - The learning process, and Dave clues us in 1:16:29 - Wrapping up Links from this week's episode: https://nofilmschool.com/bill-simmons-most-rewatched-movies https://www.offsuit.app/ Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com (mailto:thedivedown@gmail.com)

It's been a few weeks since we've been in studio, so there's been plenty of stuff brewing that we needed to get out. We focus on the trivial, from the lack of cigs in Stranger Things to Maduro's Nike fit to Sage Canaday's beef with unnamed hybrid athlete Truett Hanes. Also, we talk about the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4, which has taken a big leap forward from the previous version. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!PILLARIf you're training hard, traveling to races, or just stacking miles week after week, you know how easy it is for your immune system to take a hit. That's why we've been reaching for PILLAR Ultra Immune C. It contains a high dosage of Vitamin C (about 16-17 oranges worth in one scoop), which helps fight off illness and protects your body from the stress of intense training. Head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code BITR for 15% off first-time purchases.SWIFTWICKYou already know that Swiftwick makes our favorite socks for running, from training to race day. We wear them pretty much every day, whether it's the Flite XT crew or the low cut no-show. Get yourself ready for the new year and save 15% off your first purchase with code BELIEVE15: https://swiftwick.com

The ComicBook Nation crew reacts to the massive hype for a non-existent episode of Stranger Things and breakdown the official X-Men trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, as well as the latest GTA 6 updates.   PLUS: The first horror movie of 2026, Primate, is ready for our review, and the acclaimed animated series Primal is back for Season 3. If that wasn't enough, MCU Star Sebastian Stan is headed to the DCU, and Absolute Batman reveals its take on Arkham!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Bagging, Boarding, and Chatting. The Comic Book Show with Gary from  @nerdrotic  , Az from  @HeelvsBabyface  and  @MauLerYT  #Hollywood #Disney #strangerthings Become aContinue reading

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesAs has become par for the course these last few weeks, Marvel Studios released the third Avengers: Doomsday trailer, which focuses on the X-Men, Tuesday morning after an exclusive week run attached to theatrical showings of Avatar Fire and Ash. Sebastian Stan is in talks to join The Batman Part II opposite Robert Pattinson and Scarlett Johansson, making him the second Marvel Cinematic Universe alum to jump to Matt Reeves' Gotham. The Oscar-nominated Apprentice star, best known for playing Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier in multiple Marvel films, would join returning cast members Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright and Andy Serkis ahead of spring production for an October 2027 release.Avatar: Fire and Ash crossed the 1 billion dollar mark at the global box office after 18 days in theaters, led by 40 million dollars domestically in its third weekend for a total of 306 million dollars and 777.1 million dollars internationally, making it Disney's third billion-dollar release of 2025. Meanwhile, Netflix's Stranger Things series finale generated between 25 to 28 million dollars from a limited two-day theatrical run across 600 theaters on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, with exhibitors selling concession vouchers rather than traditional tickets and keeping all revenue themselves as an olive branch between the streamer and theaters. Simu Liu has publicly endorsed his Copenhagen Test co-star Melissa Barrera to play Wonder Woman in James Gunn's DC Universe, praising her stunt training as Wonder Woman-esque and calling her a total badass who puts in the work. DC Studios boss James Gunn confirmed in July that Wonder Woman has not been cast yet and won't be discussed until the script is finished, with Supergirl screenwriter Ana Nogueira tapped to write the new Wonder Woman film.Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another dominated the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday night, winning Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, while Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor for Marty Supreme and Jessie Buckley took Best Actress for Hamnet. Ryan Coogler's Sinners and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein tied for the most wins with four awards each, with Jacob Elordi scoring a surprise Best Supporting Actor victory for his performance as the Creature in Frankenstein. On the television side, The Pitt won Best Drama while The Studio took Best Comedy, with Adolescence earning four awards including Best Limited Series.Horror director James Wan has expressed interest in directing Avatar 4 if James Cameron decides to step back from the franchise, telling Screen Rant he would love to take a crack at the billion-dollar series. Cameron has indicated he may scale back his hands-on involvement with future Avatar films to pursue other projects, potentially delegating more directorial duties to second unit directors or another filmmaker while remaining as producer.Paramount+ has renewed Mayor of Kingstown for a fifth and final season consisting of eight episodes, down from the usual ten episodes per season. The Taylor Sheridan crime drama starring Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco will conclude after its upcoming season, which follows the bloody Season 4 finale that aired in December 2025.Amazon Prime Video has announced the cast for its Tomb Raider series starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, with Sigourney Weaver joining as Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious woman seeking to exploit Lara's talents, and Jason Isaacs as Atlas DeMornay, Lara's uncle. The series, created and co-showrun by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, will also feature several characters from the video game franchise including Bill Paterson as butler Winston and Martin Bobb-Semple as tech support Zip.

These are the only awards that really matter, the 2026 HO Awards! On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we are breaking down our 2026 awards for both film and television. If you haven't listened to our HO Awards for movies and TV before, we do ours a bit different, for example our "actor" category covers all genders, we do not separate it. For TV: network, cable, and streaming all count, it just has to have had at least 3 new episodes in 2025. For movies, theatrical, VOD, and streaming are all eligible. If you want to follow along, the categories are below, so let us know what your picks are on our social media channels. What will take our awards? Wake Up Dead Man, The Pitt, Stranger Things, Reacher, Pluribus, F1: The Movie, Thunderbolts, Bugonia, Adolescence, Severance, Weapons, Sinners, The Housemaid, or something else? Each of us will award our winners in each category, and at the end, we'll combine ours with listener picks to determine what was the HO TV series and Movie of the Year! Take a listen to the 2026 HO Awards for TV and Film! [divider style="solid" top="20" bottom="20"] Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 15:22) Opening | Best Movie or TV Experience, Most Impactful News Story (15:23 – 59:43) Television Awards (59:44 – 1:56:35) Film Awards (1:56:36 - 2:11:08) Listener Top 10 | HO TV Series and HO Movie of the Year Listen to our podcast, Inspired By A True Story, now available in your favorite podcast feed! Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Follow us on X @BuyPopcorn Be wary of potential mild spoilers for 2024 films and TV series TV Award Categories Best Special Effects and/or Stunts on TV Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Most Disappointing Series Best Specific Moment on TV The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed TV series that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. The Top 10 Movie Award Categories Best Physical Effects or Stunts Best Use of CGI in Film Best Villain or Badass Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Most Disappointing Series Best Specific Moment in Film The Justin Macumber Award: Little-seen or discussed film that just completely won you over and you hope more people find it in the new year. Named after the late Justin Macumber. The Top 10

4pm: The Creator of YouTube’s first “Yule log” video inadvertently made millions // Does Sheriff Keith Swank spend too long on ‘X’? Our analysis says not really // Last night’s White House Press Briefing had a 98% chance of running over 65 minutes - until Karoline Leavitt abruptly ended it with seconds to spare. Traders on the NO side made 50x in seconds. // Do prediction markets have an insider trading problem? // British Dart champion dubbed “greatest athlete of all time” by Pat McAfee co-host on ESPN // Are we playing too loose with the term “athlete” // Soccer reportedly overtakes baseball in the U.S. as America's third favorite sport ‘// Stranger Things’ Fans Crushed as “Secret Episode” Conspiracy Proven Wrong

"I believe."    Welcome to episode 240! Infinity Bros Isaac and Max team up to break down the series finale of Stranger Things with a full SPOILER review. Isaac and Max both gush about the wonderful things in the finale, while admitting that there were still a few things that kept it from being perfect. It's a full SPOILER episode, so make sure you've watched the shows before diving in.   Thank you Duffer brothers for giving us an incredible show!   Join us for a fantastic, fun-filled conversation!   Check out the Infinity Bros Patreon for EXCLUSIVE content, including unedited episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more!   Get 15% off your GG Tees order by using code: INFINITYBROSPOD in your checkout!   Get 15% off your HyperX order by using the code: INFINITYBROS in your checkout!   Infinity Bro Robbie has gone SOLO with his MTG career! Check out his new profile here: Robert Red Beard MTG   Want to connect with the Infinity Bros Universe? Click this link --> https://linktr.ee/infinitybros   Listen to our review of Stranger Things S5 Volume 2 on episode 239 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Hear our review of Stranger Things S5 Volume 1 on episode 238 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our review of the Pluribus premiere on episode 237 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Hear our thoughts on the Peacemaker S2 finale, and the season as a whole on episode 235 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Listen to our review of Fantastic Four: First Steps on episode 231 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our review of Superman on episode 230 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Get some delicious coffee or tea from Many Worlds Tavern here, and get 10% off by using code THEINFINITYBROS!   Order your favorite character's Funko Pop at Entertainment Earth here, and get 10% off by using code INFINITY!   Check out all of RIPT Apparel's awesome t-shirt designs here!   Cover Art Artist: Jack Baumert (@Jack_baumertart on Instagram)

This week, the guys discuss the WWE PLE Library moving to Netflix and how it feels like a custody battle when it comes to different shows going to different platforms. They also discuss OBA Femi and others joining the main roster. Additionally, this week's Monday Night Raw featured a crossover with Stranger Things to celebrate the first anniversary of the show's release on Netflix. The guys talk about the episode and wonder what it would have looked like if Vince had booked it. Andrew explains his excitement for New Japan, combining the lineage of the world titles and going back to the old belt. Plus, thoughts on Wrestle Kingdom and Tanahashi's retirement, this week's Dynamite episode, your questions, and more!

With no Meme Game this week, the boys have a traditional Ramblecast! We talk some music, weight loss, Jack's new hat, age, and presidents. We also discuss Stranger Things, The Diplomat, Cheers, college football and kids in sports.Become a Patron at JayandJack.comWrite us an email at RCADCast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram at RCADCastAnd leave us an iTunes review

Stranger Things star Joe Keery's synthpop song tops the charts, sushi is the new pizza for Gen Alpha, and the Great Meme Reset that wasn't. Slang of the Week: "Flow State" In Other News: Mr. Beast's competition show Beast Games is back on Amazon Prime this week. The twist this time? Brains versus brawn. Will Mr. Beast commit more war crimes? Tune in to find out. The French parliament has proposed a bill that, if passed, would ban social media access for everyone under age fifteen, and ban phones from all schools. TikTok's New Year trend is punch cards for resolutions, making goals feel tangible and within reach. Now that they're all back from South Korea's mandatory military service, the K-pop band BTS has officially announced their fifth album, which is set to be released on March 20th. Videos saying "Your sign to not bring your boyfriend with you to watch The Housemaid" are drawing attention to an explicit scene with Sydney Sweeney and the male lead, Brandon Sklenar. Become a monthly donor today, join the Table. Get your question on Ask Axis! Send in your questions to ask@axis.org. For more Axis resources, go to axis.org.

This segment of the Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, features Chris and Anne closing out the show with rapid-fire takes on the lighter (and weirder) side of retail and culture. The conversation jumps from LEGO's smart brick ambitions to the rise of toxic mom groups online, plus the internet's obsession with five-gallon popcorn buckets. Chris and Anne also weigh in on whether the Stranger Things finale deserves a do-over because no Lightning Round is complete without a strong pop culture opinion. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here: https://youtu.be/j0UulTYE5_8 #LightningRound #RetailFastFive #OmniTalk #RetailCulture #PopCulture #ConsumerTrends #StrangerThings #LEGO

With no Meme Game this week, the boys have a traditional Ramblecast! We talk some music, weight loss, Jack's new hat, age, and presidents. We also discuss Stranger Things, The Diplomat, Cheers, college football, and kids in sports. Become a Patron at JayandJack.com Write us an email at RCADCast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram at RCADCast […]

Matt and Eric ring in the Year of the Horse with some blindingly dumb STRANGER THINGS theories, more AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teasers, Sebastian Stan joining THE BATMAN 2, Tom Cruise visiting a STAR WARS, the live-action TANGLED, and more...

Support the show. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/highscore510    ----more---- We discuss:  1) INTROS: Always lie to your women! 2) NEWS: Looking ahead in 2026 {9:35} 3) NEWS: Regime Change in Venezuela "FAFO" {22:00} 4) Stranger Things Finale was Egregiously Good or Bad? {31:40} 5) NFL Playoff outlook {41:10} 6) Cutty Corner Shoutouts  {48:50}   *Patreon Page: www.patreon.com/highscore510 *Email: (HighScore510.Fans@gmail.com)   *MUSIC BY: Taj Easton (https://www.tajeaston.com)   *SPONSORS: 1) New Parkway Theatre, Oakland: https://www.thenewparkway.com 2) Til Infinity Clothing

On this week's episode, the guys dive deep into the much-anticipated Season 5 of Stranger Things, a show that has captivated audiences with its blend of supernatural intrigue and nostalgic 1980s references. Joe, who is still savoring the suspense with two episodes left to watch, is filled with excitement and curiosity about how the series will conclude. Meanwhile, Cody has already completed the entire season and finds himself walking a tightrope of enthusiasm and restraint as he tries to discuss the plot developments without giving away any crucial spoilers that could ruin the experience for Joe. They engage in a lively discussion about their favorite characters, plot twists, and the emotional arcs that have defined the series over its run. The conversation flows naturally as they reminisce about previous seasons, the character growth they've witnessed, and the various themes that have emerged throughout the show's narrative. To add a personal touch to the episode, Joe shares his recent experience of upgrading his reading habits with a Kindle Scribe. He explains how this new device has transformed his Kindle experience, allowing him not only to read eBooks but also to take notes and make annotations directly on the screen. Joe describes the features that have impressed him the most, such as the high-resolution display that mimics the feel of reading a physical book and the convenience of having a digital notebook combined with his reading library. He elaborates on how this upgrade has enhanced his engagement with the material he reads, making it easier to retain information and reflect on his thoughts as he goes along. As the episode draws to a close, Cody shifts the focus to some exciting news that has recently emerged regarding Mike Flanagan, the acclaimed director known for his work in the horror genre. He discusses Flanagan's upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's epic series, The Dark Tower, a project that has been highly anticipated by fans of the novels for years. Cody shares details about Flanagan's vision for the series, his previous successes in adapting literary works for television and film, and the potential challenges he may face in bringing such a complex narrative to life. The guys express their hopes and expectations for this adaptation, considering the rich world-building and character development that King is known for. They wrap up the episode with their thoughts on what they hope to see in both Stranger Things and The Dark Tower, leaving listeners with plenty to ponder until the next installment.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy

Happy New Year! In this episode BG recaps the year in cinema and names the SIGSI pick of the year. AJ talks New Years resolutions and shares a recent theater experience. And Craig does his best to justify his take on the Stranger Things finale. All that and two new reviews. Listen now!

It's time once again for the Regular Joe's holiday gift exchange. Basically three of the hardest people on the planet to buy for swap gifts. What could go wrong? But first, Derryl and Brian join Barry, Dave and Tod to share their thoughts on nearly 10 years and five seasons of Netflix supernatural phenomenon Stranger Things. Who would've believed back when the first season aired that the most improbable thing in the final episodes would be that these actors are still supposed to be in high school. Some will nitpick, some will second guess, but the Duffer brothers took us on a hell of a ride. Thanks for watching, and listening! Links: - Fanboy Collectibles - https://www.fanboycollectibles.com - From Dave's Workshop - https://www.fromdavesworkshop.com Reach Out: - e-mail: podcast@regularjoes.com - Voice Message: 413-475-1650 - Text Message: 413-422-0004 Leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify

How might a Christian think about the wildly popular TV show Stranger Things? What is the worldview behind the show? Why is this show so popular and what does it mean to Gen Z? What are the biblical themes? Sean brings on his 21-year old son Scottie to discuss these questions and more. We discuss the positives and negatives of the show, the demonic themes, the controversial "coming out" scene from season 5, and other important questions. Let us know what you think! *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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En nuestro episodio 376 Christal Risol, Gabriel y El Watcher brindan su "First Reaction" de los los primeros episodios de la segunda temporada de "The Pitt" (2025) y conversan sobre su experiencia viendo el tercer "Teaser Trailer" de "Avengers: Doomsday" (2026) enfocado en los "X-Men" y el "Rewatch" que están haciendo de "Desperate Housewives" (2004) en el segmento "Wachin' con Wacho!", recomiendan el libro "The Daughter of Doctor Moreau" (2022) escrito por Silvia Moreno-Garcia, el videojuego "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" (2025) y la película "The Thursday Murder Club" (2025) en el segmento "Loot Semanal", celebran los ganadores de la versión 31 de los "Critics Choice Awards" en el segmento "Awards Spotlight" y hablan sobre todo lo relacionado a el estreno de la primera temporada de "Heated Rivalry" (2025) y el "Series Finale" de "Stranger Things" (2016) junto a su invitado especial Rafa.¡Se la diferencia en la vida de los niños de la Fundación de Niños de Puerto Rico! Aporta con tu donativo aquí: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/Cultura-Secuencial-2025¡Descubre la mejor manera de transmitir y grabar tu contenido! Comienza a usar "StreamYard" con nuestro "Referral Link" y obtén $10 de descuento: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5302337768259584¡Subscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube! Visita: https://www.youtube.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos y Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Twitch! Visita: https://www.twitch.tv/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Instagram! Visita: https://www.instagram.com/culturasecuencial¡Síguenos en Facebook! Visita: https://www.facebook.com/CulturaSecuencial

This is the news portion of episode 231. In this section, The Movie Toasters discuss Wonder Woman, Avatar, Ocean's 14, Stranger Things, The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, and more.Stay Toasty!!!

CADENA 100 celebra un viernes 9 de enero con '¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!'. La borrasca Goretti deja nubes y lluvia en el noroeste. Cinco presos políticos españoles regresan de Venezuela tras ser liberados. La Iglesia y el Gobierno acuerdan reparar a víctimas de abusos a través del Defensor del Pueblo. Hay manga ancha para la baliza V-16 obligatoria. También se reportan robos de cable en trenes de alta velocidad en Andalucía. Feijóo declara por la DANA y Montero defiende el modelo de financiación catalán. Galicia prohíbe la venta de bebidas energéticas a menores. Se registra la segunda cifra más baja de muertes en carretera desde 1960. Los oyentes comparten sus 'enganches': desde series como Stranger Things, limpiar alfombras, vídeos de soldados sorprendiendo, Duolingo, recetas de Instagram, hasta intentar desengancharse de muñecas Reborn. También se proponen desafíos virales de TikTok. En música, suena lo nuevo de Bruno Mars, el himno de CADENA 100 'Por ellas' de Dani Fernández y ...

Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we're talking about: Timothée Chalamet's acceptance speech about Kylie  Best/funniest red carpet look for the Critics Choice Awards Movie reviews: Marty Supreme, Housemaid, Is This Thing On?  TV reviews: Emily in Paris, Stranger Things, and a deep dive on Heated Rivalry Ashley Tisdale broke up with her celeb mom group  Headlines: Tom Brady and Alix Earle, Zach Bryan marries his ex's doppelganger, NYC retires the MetroCard Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for more. Thank you to our partners this week: Just Thrive: Get 20% off at justthrivehealth.com with promo code GGE. Skims: Shop our favorite bras and underwear at https://skims.com.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Josh Mills and Wayne McCarty cover your favorite Florida Man headlines, make Oscar predictions, take the hardest Florida quiz yet, and deep dive into the mysterious "Montauk Project," which served as the basis for the hit television show Stranger Things. Headlines include: Florida man gets run over by a 400 lb medicine ball at Walt Disney World & Florida woman gets charged $165,000 for parking in her own driveway. On Mic: Emily Grabill, Luke West, Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, Jesse Nieman. Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the union: Florida. To learn more about the show, visit www.fmofm.com. Please consider supporting the show at Patreon.com/fmofmpodcast.

Black Monday has arrived and we have firings across the league. John Harbaugh fired in Baltimore at the end of the show so we have live reaction. We talk Raiders, best job available, Stefanski's next job and more (00:00:00-00:40:11). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Stranger Things alternate ending, FCS Natty and Dan Campbell giving himself an F (00:40:11-01:02:08). Saints QB Tyler Shough joins the show to talk about his rookie year, his last name, his path to the NFL and a duel with Zac (01:02:08-01:30:09). Andy Staple's joins the show to talk CFB semifinals, transfer portal and tons more (01:30:09-02:07:46). We finish the show with listener FAQ's and Harbaugh fired in Baltimore (02:07:46-02:27:27).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take