Podcasts about Vecna

https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=tindogpodcast&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stranger Things Season 5 Promotional poster Showrunners Matt Duffer Ross Duffer Starring Winona Ryder David Harbour Millie Bobby Brown Finn Wolfhard Gaten Matarazzo Caleb McLaughlin Noah Schnapp Sadie Sink Natalia Dyer Charlie Heaton Joe Keery Maya Hawke Brett Gelman Priah Ferguson Linda Hamilton Cara Buono Jamie Campbell Bower Nell Fisher No. of episodes 8 Release Original network Netflix Original release November 26 – December 31, 2025 Season chronology ← Previous Season 4 List of episodes The fifth and final season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things, marketed as Stranger Things 5, was released on the streaming service Netflix in two volumes and the finale. The first set of four episodes was released on November 26, 2025, the second set of three episodes was released on December 25, and the finale was released on December 31. It was produced by the show's creators, the Duffer Brothers, along with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. The season stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Brett Gelman, Priah Ferguson, Linda Hamilton, Cara Buono, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Nell Fisher. Joe Chrest, Sherman Augustus, Alex Breaux, Jake Connelly, Amybeth McNulty, Randy Havens, and Linnea Berthelsen appear in recurring roles. The season received positive reviews from critics. Premise Set in November 1987, a year and seven months after the events of the fourth season, the group seeks to find and kill Vecna following the opening of rifts throughout Hawkins. Their mission becomes complicated when the military establishes a quarantine in town and begins hunting Eleven. As the anniversary of Will Byers' disappearance approaches, the group must unite for a final battle against the forces of the Upside Down. Cast and characters Main article: List of Stranger Things characters Main Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers Birdy as young Joyce David Harbour as Jim Hopper Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven / Jane Hopper Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler Max Rackenberg as young Mike Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair Noah Schnapp as Will Byers Luke Kokotek as 12-year-old Will Miles Marthaller as kindergarten-age Will Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers Graham Harvey as young Jonathan Joe Keery as Steve Harrington Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley Brett Gelman as Murray Bauman Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair Linda Hamilton as Dr. Kay[1] Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler Jamie Campbell Bower as Henry Creel / Vecna / One / Mr. Whatsit Raphael Luce as teenage Henry Maksime Blatt as young Henry Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler[a] Also starring Sherman Augustus as Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan[2] Emanuel Borria as Sergeant Luis Ramirez Alex Breaux as Lt. Robert Akers Joe Chrest as Ted Wheeler[3] Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow Amybeth McNulty as Vickie Dunne Randy Havens as Scott Clarke Linnea Berthelsen as Kali Prasad / Eight Recurring Calista Craig as Mary Hope Hynes Love as Miss Harris Eden Stephens as Debbie Miller Gianlucca Gazzo as Glenn Carson Minniear as Thomas Anthony B. Jenkins as Joshua Birdie Borria as Rebecca Alyse Elna Lewis as Wendy Guest Clayton Royal Johnson as Andy[4] Hunter Romanillos as Chance[4] Chantell D. Christopher as Doris Caroline Elle Abrams as Tina Turnbow Gray Hawks as Mr. Turnbow Kelly Collins Lintz as Mrs. Turnbow Aiden Armstrong as Danny Harrington Kyle Riggs as Private Chapman Callaway Corrick as Ashley Klein Frederick Koehler as a scientist Karen Ceesay as Sue Sinclair Catherine Curtin as Claudia Henderson Arnell Powell as Charles Sinclair Sydney Bullock as Stacey Tilly Morris as Sara Hopper

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https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=tindogpodcast&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Stranger Things Season 4 Promotional poster Showrunner Matt Duffer Ross Duffer Starring Winona Ryder David Harbour Millie Bobby Brown Finn Wolfhard Gaten Matarazzo Caleb McLaughlin Noah Schnapp Sadie Sink Natalia Dyer Charlie Heaton Joe Keery Maya Hawke Brett Gelman Priah Ferguson Matthew Modine Paul Reiser No. of episodes 9 Release Original network Netflix Original release May 27 – July 1, 2022 Season chronology ← Previous Season 3 Next → Season 5 List of episodes The fourth season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things, marketed as Stranger Things 4, was released worldwide on the streaming service Netflix in two volumes. The first set of seven episodes was released on May 27, 2022, and the second set of two episodes was released on July 1. The season was produced by the show's creators, the Duffer Brothers, along with Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Iain Paterson, and Curtis Gwinn. The season stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Brett Gelman, Priah Ferguson, Matthew Modine and Paul Reiser. Jamie Campbell Bower, Cara Buono, Joseph Quinn, Eduardo Franco, Mason Dye, Sherman Augustus, Tom Wlaschiha, and Nikola Đuričko appear in recurring roles. The season received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, visuals, action sequences, realistic themes, soundtrack, emotional weight, and the darker, more mature tone, though some criticized the lengthier episode runtimes. The first volume of the season received 13 nominations for the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, including Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, winning five; the second volume received five nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.[1][2] Premise Set in March 1986, eight months after the events of the third season, the fourth season is split between three different plotlines. The first plotline takes place in Hawkins, Indiana, where a series of mysterious teenage murders begin haunting the town. Eddie Munson, leader of the Hellfire Club, Hawkins High School's Dungeons & Dragons group, becomes a prime suspect in the murders after senior cheerleading captain Chrissy Cunningham dies in his trailer, so Dustin Henderson, Lucas and Erica Sinclair, Max Mayfield, Steve Harrington, Nancy Wheeler, and Robin Buckley begin investigating to clear Eddie's name. While other classmates, lead by Jason Carver, hunt Eddie. The group discovers that the true perpetrator is a powerful being who resides in the Upside Down, whom they dub "Vecna" after a Dungeons & Dragons character. The second plotline involves Mike Wheeler visiting Eleven, Will Byers, and Jonathan Byers at their new home in Lenora Hills, California. Due to the events in Hawkins and the imminent danger to her friends, Eleven, after being arrested for assaulting her bully, goes with Dr. Sam Owens to a secret facility in the Nevada desert to regain her powers, an operation titled the Nina Project, where she is reunited with Dr. Martin Brenner and forced to confront her past in Hawkins National Laboratory with the aid of an isolation tank. While the U.S. Military, lead by Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan, is simultaneously searching for Eleven, Mike, Will, Jonathan, and their new friend Argyle attempt to reach Eleven before she regains her powers. The third plotline follows Joyce Byers and Murray Bauman as they venture to Russia upon learning that Jim Hopper may still be alive. Meanwhile, Hopper is held in a Soviet prison camp in Kamchatka, where he and the other inmates, including Dmitri Antonov, are forced to battle a Demogorgon that the Russians have captured.

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Vecna is here and only one party can stop him. Join us for Vecna: Eve of Ruin! In this episode, big daddy Strahd finally makes his appearance. Thank you to Bookwyrm Games for sponsoring the channel! Visit them at https://bookwyrmgames.com/ and use code DORKTALES to save 15% off your order!  === Kelly Clark as Dungeon Master Cast Christine Rattray as Rosie Thistledrop Robin Holford as Lir'wen Chris Blogg as Gaunt Jen Peters as Imogen and Amy Godfrey as Luella von Zarovich Watch us LIVE on Twitch ► https://twitch.tv/dorktales Visit our website ► https://dorktales.ca Our Linktree ► https://linktr.ee/dorktales Join our Discord ► https://discord.gg/zVtE9Ab Follow our Twitter ► https://twitter.com/dork_tales/ Follow our Instagram ► https://instagram.com/dorktaleschannel/ Find us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/dorktaleschannel/ Listen to our Podcast ► https://dorktales.podbean.com Support the show on Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/dorktales/ Buy the cast a coffee               ► https://ko-fi.com/dorktales Buy official Dork Tales Merch ► https://teepublic.com/user/dorktales                                                      ► https://dorktalesstore.redbubble.com! So smash the bell, share these videos, and we'll see you soon at our next game! === Music credits: Music: House of Secrets by Joel Steudler https://www.joelsteudlermusic.com/ Licensed under a Humblebundle Collection Also from Joel Steudler:      Wastelands Warrior      Triumph Over Terror Tracks from Monument Studios      Elven Secrets B Licensed under a Fantasy Complete or All-In-One License https://www.monumentstudios.net Tracks licensed from Dark Fantasy Studio      Creepy Doll      Dance of Death http://www.darkfantasystudio.com This video using the following licensed tracks from Game Dev Market:      Fantasy Fight 2 Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Tiny Fugue King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Like what you heard in the background? We also use ambient sounds from Tabletop Audio! Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs,  special effects,  and soundboards to bring your adventures to life! The composer, Tim, hosts the site for free, so give it a try and if you have a few spare bucks, definitely donate: the quality of his work is staggering.  https://www.tabletopaudio.com #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dorktales #dnd5e #actualplay #tabletop #ttrpg #rpg #liveplay #5E #dragonlance #wizardsofthecoast #dndcosplay #d20 #lgbtqa #actualplayrpg 

Kathleen, Miles and Kirk re-watch Stranger Things 5 Chapter 7 ‘The Bridge'.Join us in discussion of the journey from the Moby-tracked Max and Lucas reunion to Will's coming out as an act against Vecna. We talk about the Holly versus the kids, Mr. Clark's assist, Kali's ick, Steve's plan and Dustin's explanation of Brenner's work and our final understanding of the Upside Down. We finish with Kirk's Funny Moment, Kathleen's Feeler Moment and Miles' Music Moment of the episode.We'll be back for Chapter 8 in two parts on 2/1 and 2/6! We are not ready to say goodbye. But that's the point of a re-watch podcast am I right? Twitter/Instagram/YouTube: StrangerStill22.

Kristan Harris of the Rundown Live joins us for a discussion on "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" by Manly Hall.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info- EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

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Vecna is here and only one party can stop him. Join us for Vecna: Eve of Ruin! In our eighteenth episode, the party enters the Death House. What's in a name, right? Thank you to Bookwyrm Games for sponsoring the channel! Visit them at https://bookwyrmgames.com/ and use code DORKTALES to save 15% off your order!  === Kelly Clark as Dungeon Master Cast Christine Rattray as Rosie Thistledrop Robin Holford as Lir'wen Chris Blogg as Gaunt Jen Peters as Imogen and Amy Godfrey as Luella von Zarovich Watch us LIVE on Twitch ► https://twitch.tv/dorktales Visit our website ► https://dorktales.ca Our Linktree ► https://linktr.ee/dorktales Join our Discord ► https://discord.gg/zVtE9Ab Follow our Twitter ► https://twitter.com/dork_tales/ Follow our Instagram ► https://instagram.com/dorktaleschannel/ Find us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/dorktaleschannel/ Listen to our Podcast ► https://dorktales.podbean.com Support the show on Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/dorktales/ Buy the cast a coffee               ► https://ko-fi.com/dorktales Buy official Dork Tales Merch ► https://teepublic.com/user/dorktales                                                      ► https://dorktalesstore.redbubble.com! So smash the bell, share these videos, and we'll see you soon at our next game! === Music credits: Music: House of Secrets by Joel Steudler https://www.joelsteudlermusic.com/ Licensed under a Humblebundle Collection Also from Joel Steudler:      Wastelands Warrior      Triumph Over Terror Tracks from Monument Studios      Elven Secrets B      Push Forward Licensed under a Fantasy Complete or All-In-One License https://www.monumentstudios.net Tracks licensed from Dark Fantasy Studio      Battle Beast http://www.darkfantasystudio.com This video also uses licensed audio from the Humble Music & Sound Effects For Games, Films, and Content Creators Bundle Part 2. Including our closing theme:      Wasteland Warrior      Triumph Over Terror This video using the following licensed tracks from Game Dev Market:      Fantasy Fight 2      Stepped Into Their Trap The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Tiny Fugue King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Like what you heard in the background? We also use ambient sounds from Tabletop Audio! Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs,  special effects,  and soundboards to bring your adventures to life! The composer, Tim, hosts the site for free, so give it a try and if you have a few spare bucks, definitely donate: the quality of his work is staggering.  https://www.tabletopaudio.com #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dorktales #dnd5e #actualplay #tabletop #ttrpg #rpg #liveplay #5E #dragonlance #wizardsofthecoast #dndcosplay #d20 #lgbtqa #actualplayrpg 

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

JT's Mix Tape 62In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about current political events, particularly focusing on the situation in Venezuela and the implications of regime changes. They explore the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, the trustworthiness of institutions, and the influence of media on public perception. The conversation delves into mythology, particularly the concept of Leviathan, and its relevance in understanding societal fears. Video games and cultural narratives are referenced to illustrate themes of emergence and fear, leading to a broader discussion on ancient civilizations and the mysteries surrounding their ruins. The episode concludes with reflections on the connections between past and present events, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in navigating emerging narratives. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various themes surrounding ancient structures, modern society, and the influence of historical narratives. They explore the mysteries of the pyramids, the nature of truth and deception, the impact of oil on society, and the intersection of science and magic. The discussion also touches on the legacy of historical figures, the role of unity versus division, and the transformation of public figures in contemporary culture.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jt-s-mix-tape--6579902/support.Please support our sponsor Modern Roots Life: https://modernrootslife.com/?bg_ref=rVWsBoOfcFJESUS SAID THERE WOULD BE HATERS Shirts: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/mens-shirts/WOMEN'S SHIRTS: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/womens-shirts/JT's Hats: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/hats/

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Kathleen, Miles and Kirk re-watch Stranger Things 5 Chapter 6 ‘Escape From Camazotz'. On Christmas Day, this episode was like a fire house of moving pieces, let's digest this 3rd to last chapter for real!Our podcast is about positivity for Stranger Things. Forever dig-dugging into why it's good and why love itJoin us in discussion from Jonanthan and Nancy's Goo Room break up to Max and Holly's Red Mind World podcast. We talk about Vecna's re-breaking of his spy Will, the demo-dog kerfuffle at the hospital and Kali, Hopper and Mike's opinions on Eleven's future!We finish with Kirk's Funny Moment, Kathleen's Feeler Moment and Miles' Music Moment of the episode.We'll be back for Chapter 7 "The Bridge' on 1/23Twitter/Instagram/YouTube: StrangerStill22.

It is the end of Stranger Things as we know it!Join the crew as we cover the final episode of not only season 5, but the series as a whole. We get the conclusion to the story with the Vecna and the upside down, as well as the gang we have been following for a decade.Was the conclusion satisfying enough? Did the Duffer Brothers land the dreaded series finale? Listen in and let us know your thoughts on our socials!Socials:  @whysosidiouspod    X  -  Instagram  -  TikTok  -  YouTube  Subscribe, Like, or Comment to interact & request topics! Business Email: whysosidious@yahoo.comWebsite: https://codepen.io/Jeremy-Darr/pen/KwdOWBdSend us your questions/comments!Support the show

We're bacckkkkk!! We hope you all had a fantastic holiday season in the Upside Down! In our welcome back episode, we are going to be diving into Stranger Thing Season 5. And you know what is coming next…a big ol' spoiler alert! We will not be holding back on all of our thoughts about how one of our favorite series of all time came to a close. Do we like extra spiky Season 5 Vecna? Are we drowning in CGI? Why is Dr. Kay even here? Did we cry any happy tears at the end? And one of us was pretty happy with Season 5 and one of us…not so thrilled. Tune in to find out who.Housekeeping note: while you can still listen to our podcast on Spotify, we have ditched it as our hosting platform. We are now leaning back into our Substack and hosting there, which means: 1. Our newsletter will be back at the end of the month! And 2. The video version of our podcast will only be available on Substack and YouTube. We also will be announcing a very special surprise plan for 2026 on Instagram in a few weeks. Basically… follow us through all the links listed below.We love you, homebodies!Join the Homebodies:Subscribe to Our Substack!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Watch Full Video Episodes on YouTube!Credits:Podcast Art: Lunch City StudioMusic: Goosebumps by Veace D Get full access to Haunted Homebodies Podcast at hauntedhomebodies.substack.com/subscribe

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.

Zoning Out is back for the first episode of 2026! Jordan, Jason, and Jonathan kick off the new year by diving into the Stranger Things series finale (SPOILERS AHEAD). We break down what hit, what missed, and what had us yelling at the screen: the “volume” release strategy, the over-explaining/exposition-heavy dialogue, characters randomly turning into motivational speakers, and the biggest debate of all… How did NOBODY important die?! We also get into: • Why Season 4 might've been the peak • How the show shifted from creepy mystery to full superhero action • Vecna getting a little too much screen time (and backstory) • Nancy going full Rambo • The military being cartoonishly evil • And why Hawkins realistically should've been erased from the map afterward. Then we close with a Would You Rather that turns into a personality test: Would you rather have a “skip the awkward part” button or a “redo one sentence” button — once per day, for life? Plus: quick show plugs and cruise abandonment allegations.   Like, comment, and subscribe (we just cracked 30!)   New episodes presented by The Comedy Zone

Stranger Things Series Finale: Episode 378 - It all comes down to this. On this episode of Normies Like Us, we're heading back to Hawkins one last time to talk about the final stretch of Season 5 and the series finale of Stranger Things. The bikes are parked, the gates are closing, and a show that defined a decade of genre TV has officially come to an end. We dig into the biggest moments from the last part of the season, the emotional hits, the character send-offs, and whether the finale delivered on all those years of buildup. Who stuck the landing? Which arcs paid off? What surprised us, disappointed us, or completely wrecked us? We break down the themes, the nostalgia, the horror, and the spectacle—without pretending we aren't a little sad to leave this world behind. Did Stranger Things finish strong? Did it give the Party the ending they deserved? And where does the whole series land now that the Upside Down is (finally) behind us? Light the Christmas lights one more time and join Normies Like Us as we say goodbye to Hawkins.

Another two-parter, Ladies and Gents...and this one gets a little strange.For Episode 188, we're diving into Stranger Things Season 5, and we brought in our brother and sister podcast, Anthony ( ⁨@TSWNMediaNetwork⁩  ) and Lisa ( ⁨@reelmovielovers9570⁩  ). We look back at what made us fall in love with the series, the countless breaks over the past nine years, and what we finally got after a three-year drought. We break down some of the new characters, Vecna/Henry/One's makeover, and debate whether Erica would've been a better choice than Holly to take on Vecna this season. We save our “What Did You Think Though?” for Chapter Two, but just like the first half of Season 5, we leave you on a solid cliffhanger.Be on the lookout for Chapter Two, dropping Thursday (1/15) at 6am EST / 5am CST, with visuals hitting YouTube at 9am EST / 8am CST.

Full Video: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yJyWAVUMVrs9cwMZ1MGZ8?si=95LC7YLkQOuBD-yJdPWgKALinktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz kicks off 2026 serving time in prison with his first playthrough of A Way Out, the 2018 co-op action-adventure by Hazelight Studios (directed by Josef Fares) and EA, available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam Deck compatible). Prisoners Leo, a hot-headed family man framed by boss Harvey, and Vincent, a calm avenger of his brother's murder, team up for a daring prison break, evading cops through chases and heists while facing betrayals. Player choices shape paths with two endings in a 6-8 hour story packed with flashbacks and emotional twists.Gameplay requires mandatory 2-player split-screen (local or online) with Friend's Pass allowing one buyer to invite a friend for free. Varied co-op elements include puzzles, QTEs, stealth, shooting, driving, and minigames like fishing, basketball, and darts, demanding constant teamwork. Metacritic scores 78-80; praised for unique co-op and story, with over 9 million sold—best played with a friend.In gaming news, Dead by Daylight's Stranger Things Chapter 2 introduces Vecna as killer, Eleven and Dustin as survivors, plus legendary outfits for Eddie Munson and Robin Buckley, launching January 27. The teaser for Garten of Banban: Last Ticket to the Abyss dives deeper into Banban's Kindergarten horrors where nothing is safe and logic unravels.Pop culture highlights: Avengers: Doomsday arrives December 18 with Robert Downey Jr. returning alongside a massive cast. A24's The Death of Robin Hood stars Hugh Jackman as a battle-worn, murderous outlaw seeking redemption alongside Jodie Comer. Join Analytic Dreamz for raw reactions and deep dives in this Notorious Mass Effect segment!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Descubre Cómo Entender de Verdad Un Trastorno de Ansiedad y Tomar Acción En Nuestro Curso Gratuito El Mapa de La Ansiedad: https://escuelaansiedad.com/Cursos/el-mapa-de-la-ansiedad ️ El TOC y Stranger Things: Lo Que No Ves del Mundo del Revés ¿Y si el TOC no fuera un fallo de tu mente, sino una historia muy bien escrita que te atrapa? ¿Y si el Mundo del Revés no solo fuera un recurso de ciencia ficción... sino una metáfora brutal de lo que ocurre cuando una duda obsesiva toma el control? En este episodio de La Teoría de la Mente, Rubén Casado —con más de 25 años tratando ansiedad y TOC, y experiencia personal con el trastorno— nos invita a entender el TOC como una dimensión mental alternativa, en la que la lógica se distorsiona y los sentidos dejan de ser fiables. Como en Stranger Things, atravesamos una brecha y quedamos atrapados en un mundo paralelo gobernado por la duda. ️ Prepárate para un viaje terapéutico, simbólico y cinematográfico donde descubrirás: Qué es realmente la duda obsesiva y por qué es el “portal” al TOC. Cómo se construye la secuencia de ataque del TOC en cinco pasos. Por qué el TOC no es irracional, sino un ilusionista lógico... pero fuera de contexto. Cómo la “burbuja” del TOC nos desconecta de la realidad y nos hace vivir como si los temores fueran ciertos. Y, lo más importante: cómo escapar del Mundo del Revés, volver a Hawkins (tu vida real) y reconectar con tu Yo Auténtico. ️ Rubén te brinda herramientas prácticas: Técnicas para detectar el punto de cruce entre realidad y obsesión. Ejercicios de grounding para volver al presente. El arte de construir una historia alternativa creíble que le quite fuerza a la narrativa del TOC. Cómo identificar al “Yo Temido” y volver a confiar en tu verdadero Yo. Y todo esto, utilizando el lenguaje de la cultura pop: Stranger Things, Vecna, Max, el Demogorgon… porque a veces la ficción puede ser el mejor espejo de nuestras realidades más ocultas. Este episodio no solo te ayudará a entender el TOC desde otro ángulo. Te dará un mapa. Literalmente. Palabras clave SEO: TOC,duda obsesiva,trastorno obsesivo compulsivo,Stranger Things,ansiedad,psicología narrativa,terapia basada en la inferencia,burbuja del TOC,obsesiones,compulsiones,rituales mentales,realidad sensorial,hiperresponsabilidad,autoconocimiento,razonamiento obsesivo,yo temido,yo auténtico,rubén casado,La Teoría de la Mente,podcast psicología,terapia TOC,psicoeducación emocional,metáforas clínicas,curso ansiedad,mapa de la ansiedad,superar TOC Hashtags: #TOCRealidadFicción, #StrangerThingsYTOC, #LaTeoríaDeLaMente, #AnsiedadYTOC, #PsicologíaNarrativa, #PodcastPsicología Títulos Alternativos con fórmulas clickbait efectivas: 4 Ideas Que Te Harán Ver el TOC Como Nunca Antes (Y Stranger Things Lo Explica Mejor) ❗ Llevas Entendiendo Mal el TOC Todo Este Tiempo (Y Aquí Te Decimos Por Qué) ️ Esta Metáfora Cambiará Para Siempre Tu Forma de Ver la Ansiedad 5 Trampas Mentales Que Nunca Debes Creer Si Tienes TOC ️ El Mundo del Revés Es Real (Y Te Vamos a Enseñar a Escapar de Él) Nuestros Recursos y Redes (formato con emojis): Nuestra Escuela de Ansiedad: www.escuelaansiedad.com Nuestro Nuevo Libro "El Mapa de la Ansiedad": www.elmapadelaansiedad.com Visita Nuestra Página Web: http://www.amadag.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Asociacion.Agorafobia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amadag.psico/ ▶️ Canal de YouTube AMADAG TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22fPGPhEhgiXCM7PGl68rw Ponte los cascos, enciende la linterna y ven con nosotros a explorar lo que se esconde al otro lado del pensamiento. Lo que vas a descubrir sobre el TOC... no lo olvidarás jamás.

Vecna is here and only one party can stop him. Join us for Vecna: Eve of Ruin! In this episode, the party fights a bunch of cultists and a sassy skull. Thank you to Bookwyrm Games for sponsoring the channel! Visit them at https://bookwyrmgames.com/ and use code DORKTALES to save 15% off your order!  === Kelly Clark as Dungeon Master Cast Christine Rattray as Rosie Thistledrop Robin Holford as Lir'wen Chris Blogg as Gaunt Jen Peters as Imogen and Amy Godfrey as Luella von Zarovich Watch us LIVE on Twitch ► https://twitch.tv/dorktales Visit our website ► https://dorktales.ca Our Linktree ► https://linktr.ee/dorktales Join our Discord ► https://discord.gg/zVtE9Ab Follow our Twitter ► https://twitter.com/dork_tales/ Follow our Instagram ► https://instagram.com/dorktaleschannel/ Find us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/dorktaleschannel/ Listen to our Podcast ► https://dorktales.podbean.com Support the show on Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/dorktales/ Buy the cast a coffee               ► https://ko-fi.com/dorktales Buy official Dork Tales Merch ► https://teepublic.com/user/dorktales                                                      ► https://dorktalesstore.redbubble.com! So smash the bell, share these videos, and we'll see you soon at our next game! === Music credits: Music: House of Secrets by Joel Steudler https://www.joelsteudlermusic.com/ Licensed under a Humblebundle Collection Also from Joel Steudler:      Wastelands Warrior      Triumph Over Terror Tracks from Monument Studios      Elven Secrets B      Exuberant NPC      Ritualist Licensed under a Fantasy Complete or All-In-One License https://www.monumentstudios.net Tracks licensed from Dark Fantasy Studio      Battle Beast http://www.darkfantasystudio.com This video also uses licensed audio from the Humble Music & Sound Effects For Games, Films, and Content Creators Bundle Part 2. Including our closing theme:      Wasteland Warrior      Triumph Over Terror The Path of the Goblin King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...  Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Tiny Fugue King Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Like what you heard in the background? We also use ambient sounds from Tabletop Audio! Tabletop Audio is a site with a full toolkit of songs,  special effects,  and soundboards to bring your adventures to life! The composer, Tim, hosts the site for free, so give it a try and if you have a few spare bucks, definitely donate: the quality of his work is staggering.  https://www.tabletopaudio.com #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dorktales #dnd5e #actualplay #tabletop #ttrpg #rpg #liveplay #5E #dragonlance #wizardsofthecoast #dndcosplay #d20 #lgbtqa #actualplayrpg 

Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Review is a Couch Soup podcast. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Stranger Things. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion! 

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

Lore joins Rick for a deep-dive conversation on the finale and overall legacy of Stranger Things, unpacking what worked, what didn't, and why the ending has left fans so divided. The episode kicks off with a quick recap of Rick and Lore's October collaboration for Horror Movie of the Day, before shifting fully into Hawkins for an in-depth discussion on Season 5 and the series finale.Rick and Lore explore whether the show ended the way it always needed to—focusing on character closure over spectacle—and debate if the finale truly did justice to its core cast. Rick shares his perspective on the superhero-like DNA of the series, Eleven's ultimate fate, and why the extended epilogue felt intentional rather than indulgent. The conversation also tackles Vecna's underwhelming payoff, lingering plot holes, and the growing sense that the story may have needed one more season to fully breathe.Along the way, Rick and Lore draw comparisons between Stranger Things and other major pop-culture juggernauts, including the storytelling approaches of Marvel Studios films and Game of Thrones—examining how finales, fan expectations, and long-term character arcs can define or divide a legacy. The episode closes with reflections on fan theories, including the viral “secret episode” rumors, and a larger question: did Stranger Things fail its audience—or did expectations simply outgrow what the story could realistically deliver?

Kathleen, Miles and Kirk re-watch Stranger Things 5 Chapter 5 ‘Shock Jock'. The fever pitch holiday releases of Stranger Things 5 are in the past, let's digest these final chapters for real, they are wonderful! Our podcast is about positivity for Stranger Things. Forever dig-dugging into why it's good and why love itJoin us in discussion from the journey through Holly's memories to Will's temporary possession of Vecna. We talk about the latest WSQK plan to Frankenstein a Demogorgan, Kali's journey since the Lost Sister and Dustin and Steve's knock-down fight over the necessity of Eddie's death. We finish with Kirk's Funny Moment, Kathleen's Feeler Moment and Miles' Music Moment of the episode.We'll be back for Chapter 6 "Escape From Camazotz' on 1/16 Twitter/Instagram/YouTube: StrangerStill22.

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

In this episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we dive deep into the wild "Conformity Gate" fan theory sweeping the Stranger Things fandom! Is Netflix secretly holding back one final episode for Season 5? Fans think the happy ending in "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up" is all an illusion created by Vecna – forcing unnatural conformity on the characters, complete with creepy visual clues, plot holes, and ties to the show's themes. With speculation pointing to a surprise drop today (January 7, 2026), we break it all down!Plus:The final season of Stranger Things is crushing it on Netflix's all-time charts with over 105 million views already – and it's only been out a week! Sebastian Stan in talks to join The Batman: Part II alongside Robert Pattinson – what role could he be playing? Full cast reveal for the live-action Tomb Raider series on Prime Video, starring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft and Sigourney Weaver in a mysterious role. The Housemaid thriller is officially getting a sequel called The Housemaid's Secret, with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried producing (and possibly returning?). What do you think about Conformity Gate – real or just wishful thinking? Drop your theories in the comments!#StrangerThings #StrangerThings5 #ConformityGate #StrangerThingsTheory #Netflix #TheBatmanPartII #SebastianStan #TombRaider #TombRaiderSeries #SophieTurner #TheHousemaid #TheHousemaidsSecret #KristianHarloff #MovieNews #TVNews SPONSORS: RAYCON: Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/kristian to get 20% off sitewide. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!

It's a super-sized episode of IHIBILI as we discuss the epic (?) finale to Stranger Things 5! Kat and Jocelyn wonder what the hell Vecna's plan was, question the logic of the melted room, and DEMAND JUSTICE FOR [redacted].   Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

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

Hawkins has been split open and the town is now under a military quarantine. Will Eleven and the crew be able to keep Vecna from finishing his diabolical plans? Tune in and witness the epic conclusion 10 years in the making! On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss the final season of Netflix's flagship show, Stranger Things 5.   Show Notes: Housekeeping (7:38) Back of the Box/Recommendations (14:40) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (19:50) Rotten Tomatoes (1:07:07) Cooter of the Week (1:14:37) What We've Been Watching (1:19:30)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop

The ball dropped, its 2026 & were all tuned into Netflix to watch the series finale for Stranger Things. The cultural phenomenon, that after 10+ years to finish. Where were you when that episode hit? It seems like the ending of the Duffer Bros. hit show was way more important than the New Year itself. So you know your two favorite host had to bring it to you guys!And we're giving you guys all the little opinions we can throw. We'll go over that battle and what we thought about Vecna. We'll bring up whose character had the best ending. And much more!Then, your hosts list out the Fan Theories that didn't pan out. I mean, who of you out there didn't think Kali/8 was going to betray everyone, or that a time loop would be involved at the end? Maybe some of these were the same as yours. But anyways, you tell us?- Was Hopper and Joyce's ending what you hoped for?- Is Eleven still alive?- What happens to Old Man Mike, after everyone moved away?Don't forget to catch the whole Stranger Things series on Netflix

It is January 2026, the dust has finally settled on the town of Hawkins, we're here to discuss everything that happened in Stranger Things Season 5 from beginning to the epilogue. We're breaking down everything: Will Byers finally stepping into his power, the return of Kali, and that ending that has half the internet cheering and the other half convinced we're all living in a Vecna-induced fever dream. #aycg #strangerthings #season5 #podcast

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

Did the last season of Stranger Things land right side up, or upside down? James comes out (wait, what?) to tackle the good, the bad, and the Demogorgon of the epic finale and controversial themes of division, acceptance, human nature and belief. Watch the episode here. Chapters: 0:00 - COLD OPEN 0:56 - Welcome & Ratings 3:35 - ADS 5:03 - SPOILERS! Popcorn Thoughts 9:56 - Dustin's Speech & Divisions 14:00 - Will's Speech and Man's Approval 22:31 - Vecna & the Sin Nature 26:06 - The Nature of Belief 31:50 - Wrap-Up: Until NEXT time… Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to feedback@popcorntheology.com, and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! #strangerthings5 #stangerthings #strangerthingsreview #netflix #FaithAndFilm #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #ChristianPodcast #MediaLiteracy #ReformedTheology Intro Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

We're breaking down Part Two of Stranger Things Season 5 and the very end of this epic journey. We share our initial reactions, shout out standout performances, and talk surprises before diving into the big answers: Vecna's origins, the truth about Eleven's powers, the Upside Down as a wormhole, and Brenner's lasting damage. We unpack the emotional character moments (Will coming out, Dustin and Steve, Nancy finally choosing herself), the all-out final battle in the Abyss (Nancy goes Rambo, Joyce gets the kill), and the graduation-day epilogue that passes the D&D torch to the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://youtu.be/05Gr2y9cGsU See the free preview on my new YouTube (like, sub, bell)On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we break down Stranger Things Season 5! It was an occult initiation ritual from Netflix and I've decoded it! Join me as we explore and unpack the themes you may have missed: Kabbalah's shattered vessels, Eleven's alchemical great work, the Abyss of Da'ath, MKULTRA, hive minds, saturnian time collapse and the Qlippoth god of chaos Vecna! We'll get into complex territories of Kenneth Grant's Tunnels of Set (and how it relates to Will's coming out scene), ARPANet cosmic consciousness and parallel dimensions!Join any of the supporter feeds to unlock this January BONUS episode only for supporters! Tier 2 on Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher and VIP Section will unlock the video version (*which is packed full of useful images)! See the free preview on my new YouTube (like, sub, bell): https://youtu.be/05Gr2y9cGsULINKS:Stranger Things September S1-S4 https://www.illuminatiwatcher.com/stranger-things-september-special-announcementShow sponsors- Get discounts while you support the show and do a little self improvement!*CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon's crypto holdings- listeners get access for just $1 WANT MORE?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/GRIFTER ALLEY- get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE More from Isaac- links and special offers:*BREAKING SOCIAL NORMS podcast, Index of EVERY episode (back to 2014), Signed paperbacks, shirts, & other merch, Substack, YouTube links, appearances & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

In the aftermath of Stranger Things, this week we are diving into Jamie Campbell Bower - who played Vecna (and others) in Season 5! We talk about him as an actor, an artist, a slightly mysterious spiritual-feeling human, and yes… his dating history. We also talk about why he's genuinely such a good actor, how he approaches darker roles with so much depth, and why he doesn't give off typical Hollywood energy at all. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FLUENTLY at checkout.

Is a secret 9th episode of Stranger Things Season 5 dropping on January 7th? We dive deep into the viral Conformity Gate fan theory that's blowing up everywhere – the idea that the "happy" finale was actually a Vecna-induced illusion, full of hidden Easter eggs like creepy hand poses, D&D book codes spelling lies, and forced "conformity" in the epilogue. Fans are convinced a real, darker ending is coming soon... but is it legit or just wishful thinking?Plus, more hot pop culture news:Avatar: Fire and Ash crosses $1 billion globally, while Zootopia 2 smashes records with massive hauls in China and overseas! Full breakdown of the 2026 Critics Choice Awards winners, including Best Picture for One Battle After Another, Timothée Chalamet taking Best Actor, and big sweeps in TV for shows like The Pitt and Adolescence. James Gunn shares his exciting vision for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow as a space fantasy, plus thoughts on the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal. Rumor: Ahsoka's Eman Esfandi eyed for MJ's boyfriend in the next Spider-Man movie! Confirmed: House of the Dragon wraps up with Season 4 – showrunner Ryan Condal spills the details. What do you think about Conformity Gate – real twist or fan cope? Drop your theories in the comments!#StrangerThings #StrangerThings5 #ConformityGate #SecretEpisode #Avatar #Zootopia2 #CriticsChoiceAwards #Supergirl #SpiderMan #HouseOfTheDragon #PopCulture #MovieNews #TVNews    SPONSORS: RAYCON: Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/kristian to get 20% off sitewide. Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring!

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.

We discuss the series finale of Stranger Things! Were you happy with the ending? Where does the final season rank? Are we dumb? It’s November 1987 and the gang is trying to hunt down and kill Vecna after the Upside Down breaches Hawkins, leading to military lockdown and intensifying searches for Eleven. Meanwhile, Holly Wheeler has become a target, Henry Creel’s origins are revealed, and Will's growing connection to the Upside Down becomes crucial. Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up As Vecna prepares to destroy the world as we know it, the party must put everything on the line to defeat him once and for all. Stars:Winona Ryder as Joyce ByersDavid Harbour as Jim HopperFinn Wolfhard as Mike WheelerMillie Bobby Brown as Eleven/Jane HopperGaten Matarazzo as Dustin HendersonCaleb McLaughlin as Lucas SinclairNatalia Dyer as Nancy WheelerCharlie Heaton as Jonathan ByersJoe Keery as Steve HarringtonNoah Schnapp as Will Byers Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Byers came out to his friends and family, Max woke up from her coma, and the Party discovered "The Abyss"—and YOU had ALL the feelings about every moment! "The Bridge" delivered the most emotionally powerful episode of the season, and our inbox was flooded with your heartfelt reactions, theories, and incredible insights. Hosts Darrell and Addi are dedicating this entire episode to listener contributions because you brought such thoughtful commentary on every major moment: Will's coming out scene and what it means for his character arc, Max's triumphant awakening and tearful reunion with Lucas, Dustin's revelation that the Upside Down is actually a bridge to "The Abyss," and the Party's plan to use the exotic matter collapse as their final weapon against Vecna. Your analysis of these pivotal moments was powerful and enlightening.   Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback

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

On the four-year anniversary of Will Byers' disappearance, the Party reunites for a final battle—but first, Will must confront his deepest fear to overcome Vecna. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down "The Bridge," the emotional penultimate episode that brings everything full circle. We dissect Max's triumphant awakening from her two-year coma, analyze Dustin's game-changing revelation that the Upside Down is an unstable bridge between worlds and "The Abyss" where Vecna is truly hiding the children, and explore the Party's desperate plan to use the exotic matter collapse as their final weapon. From Holly's harrowing second capture in Dimension X to the cult-like behavior of the possessed children in Camazotz, we're covering every moment of this setup for the series finale. But the episode's most powerful moment comes when Will gathers the courage to share his deepest fear with his friends and family. We break down this beautiful, tender scene and what it means for Will's character arc, plus we analyze El and Kali's plan to sacrifice themselves by staying behind as the bridge collapses, the Party's infiltration of the MAC-Z base in a Bradley's Big Buy truck, and those devastating final moments as the brainwashed children prepare Holly for Vecna's ritual. We're also sharing our theories about how the sensory deprivation tank plan will work, what "The Abyss" really is, and our predictions for the series finale. Whether you're still processing Will's coming out scene, theorizing about the timed bomb strategy, or preparing yourself for the final battle, this breakdown covers everything you need before the end! Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback

A black hole threatening to consume humanity, an "un-proposal" that broke our hearts, and Max on the cusp of escaping Vecna's mind—and YOU had SO MUCH to say about all of it! "Escape From Camazotz" delivered some of the most emotionally devastating and mind-bending moments of the season, and our inbox absolutely exploded with your reactions, theories, and brilliant breakdowns. Hosts Darrell and Addi are dedicating this entire episode to listener contributions because you brought incredible insights on every major plot point: Dustin's revelation that the Upside Down is actually a wormhole and black hole (not just Vecna's lair), Holly and Max's harrowing journey through Henry Creel's traumatic Boy Scout memory, El rescuing Will from the hive mind, and that heart-wrenching scene between Nancy and Jonathan accepting their "un-proposal." Your analysis was too good not to share. From deep dives into what the exotic matter collapse means for the final battle to theories about Will being used as Vecna's spy—you delivered the kind of passionate commentary that makes this community so special. Whether you're still processing Jonathan's hidden engagement ring, debating what Dustin and Steve's heart wrenching conversation means, or theorizing about how the crew will stop a literal black hole from destroying Earth, this listener-driven episode celebrates YOUR voices and the incredible Stranger Things fandom. Grab your oxygen tanks and let's dive in—this one's all about YOU!   Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback

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We discuss volume 2 for the fifth season of Stranger Things! Did you like the new 3 episodes? How will the show end? Are we dumb? It’s November 1987 and the gang is trying to hunt down and kill Vecna after the Upside Down breaches Hawkins, leading to military lockdown and intensifying searches for Eleven. Meanwhile, Holly Wheeler has become a target, Henry Creel’s origins are revealed, and Will's growing connection to the Upside Down becomes crucial. Volume 2: Basically we figure out what the Upside Down truly is and what Vecna’s plan is.The crew conquer a small but important hurdle in their last stand against Vecna… they make it through the heavily guarded MAC-Z gate with the whole party intact. Eleven feels uneasy about the sacrifice that her sister, Kali, has asked her to make. Meanwhile, at the Creel House in Camazotz, Vecna has gathered his kidnapped children to cast a powerful spell that will set his ominous plan in motion. Stars:Winona Ryder as Joyce ByersDavid Harbour as Jim HopperFinn Wolfhard as Mike WheelerMillie Bobby Brown as Eleven/Jane HopperGaten Matarazzo as Dustin HendersonCaleb McLaughlin as Lucas SinclairNatalia Dyer as Nancy WheelerCharlie Heaton as Jonathan ByersJoe Keery as Steve HarringtonNoah Schnapp as Will Byers Join the conversation... FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubeRate/Review/Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kit, Andy, and Steve break down the 6th episode of Stranger Things 5. In Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz, Holly and Max fight to survive inside Vecna's twisted mental realm as the danger closes in from all sides. Meanwhile, Eleven searches for a way to reach Will before it's too late, and Joyce is forced to confront the weight of past choices. As tensions rise, Jonathan and Nancy face a turning point that could change everything moving forward.00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:56 - MadLibs Word Search00:06:12 - Overall Thoughts00:18:34 - Scene by Scene Recap01:07:27 - Chocolate Puddings (Top 3 Moments)01:15:05 - Easter Eggos01:18:44 - Eleven out of 10 Performance01:22:24 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story RevealSpotify Playlist: HEREVideo Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow 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.