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Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast
TDP 1443: Stranger Things Season Two REVIEW

Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 13:36


https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=tindogpodcast&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496 Stranger Things Season 2 (Fall 1984) deepens the mystery of the Upside Down, focusing on Will Byers being haunted and possessed by a massive shadow entity, the Mind Flayer, which uses him as a spy to spread its influence in Hawkins through underground tunnels, while Eleven discovers her past and reunites with friends, and the gang faces new threats like Demodogs, leading to a fight to close the gate and save Will and the town. New characters, including the pragmatic Max Mayfield, join the crew, and storylines explore the aftermath of Season 1, including Barb's legacy and Hopper's secret with Eleven. Key Plot Points: Will's Possession: Will suffers from terrifying visions of the Mind Flayer after a tentacle attaches to him, becoming a puppet for the monster's hive mind. The Mind Flayer's Plan: The shadow monster tries to expand the Upside Down into their world, creating tunnels beneath Hawkins. Eleven's Journey: El lives hidden with Hopper but eventually leaves to find her mother and learns about her origins, returning to help her friends. New Threats: The group encounters Demodogs (Demogorgon pups), and Dustin adopts a creature he names Dart, a pollywog from the Upside Down. New Faces: Max Mayfield (Max) arrives as a new student, challenging the group dynamic, while Joyce dates Bob Newby. Justice for Barb: Nancy and Jonathan team up with conspiracy theorist Murray Bauman to expose the truth about Barb's death.

Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast
TDP 1442: Stranger Things Season One

Doctor Who: Tin Dog Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 15:12


https://bbvproductions.co.uk/products/Faction-Paradox-The-Confession-of-Brother-Signet-AUDIO-DOWNLOAD-p389922366 The first season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things premiered worldwide on the streaming service Netflix on July 15, 2016. The series was created by the Duffer Brothers, who also serve as executive producers along with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. This season stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, and Matthew Modine, with Noah Schnapp, Joe Keery, and Shannon Purser in recurring roles. The first season of Stranger Things received critical acclaim, in particular for its originality, homages to the 1980s, characterization, tone, visuals, and performances (particularly those of Ryder, Harbour, Wolfhard, Brown, Heaton and Modine). Premise The first season begins on November 6, 1983, in a small town called Hawkins. Researchers at Hawkins National Laboratory open a rift to the "Upside Down," an alternate dimension that reflects the real world. A monstrous humanoid creature escapes and abducts a boy named Will Byers and a teenage girl. Will's mother, Joyce, and the town's police chief, Jim Hopper, search for Will. At the same time, a young psychokinetic girl who goes by the name "Eleven" escapes from the laboratory and assists Will's friends, Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson, and Lucas Sinclair, in their efforts to find Will.[1] Cast and characters See also: List of Stranger Things characters Main cast Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers[2] David Harbour as Jim Hopper[2] Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler[3] Millie Bobby Brown[3] as Eleven ("El") Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson[3] Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair[3] Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler[3] Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers[3][4][5] Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler[6] Matthew Modine as Martin Brenner[7] Recurring Noah Schnapp as Will Byers Joe Keery as Steve Harrington Shannon Purser as Barbara "Barb" Holland[8] Joe Chrest as Ted Wheeler Ross Partridge as Lonnie Byers[9] Rob Morgan as Officer Powell John Paul Reynolds as Officer Callahan Randy Havens as Scott Clarke Catherine Dyer as Connie Frazier Aimee Mullins as Terry Ives[10] Amy Seimetz as Becky Ives Peyton Wich as Troy[11] Tony Vaughn as Principal Coleman Charles Lawlor as Mr. Melvald Tinsley and Anniston Price as Holly Wheeler Cade Jones as James Chester Rushing as Tommy H. Chelsea Talmadge as Carol Glennellen Anderson as Nicole Cynthia Barrett as Marsha Holland Jerri Tubbs as Diane Hopper Elle Graham as Sara Hopper Chris Sullivan as Benny Hammond Tobias Jelinek as lead agent Robert Walker-Branchaud as repairman agent Susan Shalhoub Larkin as Florence ("Flo") Episodes See also: List of Stranger Things episodes No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original release date 1 1 "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers" The Duffer Brothers The Duffer Brothers July 15, 2016 On November 6, 1983, in Hawkins, Indiana, a scientist is attacked by an unseen creature at a U.S. government laboratory. 12-year-old Will Byers encounters the creature and mysteriously vanishes while cycling home from a Dungeons & Dragons session with his friends Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson and Lucas Sinclair. The following day, Will's single mother Joyce Byers reports his disappearance to the police chief Jim Hopper, who starts a search but assures Joyce that almost all missing children are quickly found. The lab's director, Dr. Martin Brenner, investigates an organic substance oozing from the lab's basement, claiming that "the girl" cannot have gone far. A nervous young girl wearing a hospital gown wanders into a local diner. The owner, Benny, finds a tattoo of "011" on her arm and learns that her name is Eleven. Brenner, monitoring the phone lines, sends agents to the diner after Benny calls social services. The agents kill Benny, but Eleven manages to escape using telekinetic abilities. Joyce's phone short circuits after receiving a mysterious phone call that she believes is from Will. While searching for Will in the woods, Mike, Dustin, and Lucas come across Eleven. 2 2 "Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street" The Duffer Brothers The Duffer Brothers July 15, 2016 The boys bring Eleven to Mike's house, where they disagree on what to do. Mike formulates a plan for Eleven to pretend to be a runaway and seek help from his mother, Karen. Eleven refuses, however, revealing that "bad men" are after her. Will's brother Jonathan visits his estranged father Lonnie in Indianapolis to search for Will, but Lonnie rebuffs him. Hopper's search party discovers a scrap of hospital gown near the lab. After recognizing Will in a photograph and demonstrating her telekinesis, Eleven convinces the boys to trust her, as they believe she can find Will. Using the Dungeons & Dragons board, Eleven indicates that Will is on the "Upside Down" side of the board and is being hunted by the "Demogorgon" (the creature). Mike's sister Nancy and her friend Barbara 'Barb' Holland go to a party with Nancy's boyfriend Steve Harrington. Searching for Will near Steve's house, Jonathan secretly photographs the party. Joyce receives another call from Will, hears music playing from his stereo, and sees a creature coming through the wall. Left alone by the swimming pool, Barb is attacked by the Demogorgon and vanishes. 3 3 "Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly" Shawn Levy Jessica Mecklenburg July 15, 2016 Barb awakens in the Upside Down: a decaying, overgrown alternate dimension. She attempts to escape but is attacked by the Demogorgon. Joyce believes Will is communicating through pulses in light bulbs. Hopper visits Hawkins Lab, and the staff permits him to view doctored security footage from the night Will vanished, leading Hopper to investigate Brenner and discover his involvement with Project MKUltra and that a woman named Terry Ives alleged years earlier that Brenner took her daughter. Eleven recalls Brenner, whom she calls "Papa," punishing her for refusing to hurt a cat telekinetically. Steve destroys Jonathan's camera after discovering the photos from the party. Nancy later recovers a photo of Barb, simultaneously realizing that Barb is missing. Returning to Steve's house to investigate, Nancy finds Barb's untouched Volkswagen and encounters the Demogorgon but manages to escape. Joyce paints an alphabetic board on her wall with Christmas lights, allowing Will to sign to her that he is "RIGHT HERE" and that she needs to "RUN" as the Demogorgon comes through the wall. Believing Eleven knows where Will is, the boys ask her to lead them to him. Eleven leads them, to their frustration, to Will's house. From there they follow emergency vehicles to a nearby quarry just as Will's body is recovered from the water. 4 4 "Chapter Four: The Body" Shawn Levy Justin Doble July 15, 2016 Joyce refuses to believe that the body found at the quarry is Will's. Mike feels betrayed by Eleven until she proves that Will is still alive, channeling his voice through Mike's walkie-talkie. The boys theorize that Eleven could use a ham radio at their school to communicate with Will. Nancy notices a figure behind Barb in Jonathan's photo, which Jonathan realizes matches his mother's description of the Demogorgon. Nancy tells the police about Barb's disappearance. She later fights with Steve, who only cares about not getting in trouble with his father. Hopper has suspicions regarding the authenticity of the body found in the quarry when he learns that the usual coroner was sent home. Hopper confronts the state trooper who found it and beats him until he admits he was ordered to lie. The boys sneak Eleven into their school to use the radio, while Joyce hears Will's voice through her living room wall. Tearing away the wallpaper, she sees him. Eleven uses the radio to channel Will talking to his mother. Hopper goes to the morgue and finds that the body is a fake, and, suspecting that Brenner is responsible, breaks into the lab. 5 5 "Chapter Five: The Flea and the Acrobat" The Duffer Brothers Alison Tatlock July 15, 2016 Hopper searches the lab before being knocked out by the lab's guards. The boys ask their science teacher, Mr. Clarke, if it would be possible to travel between alternate dimensions, to which he answers that there could be a theoretical "gate" between dimensions. Hopper awakens at his house and finds a hidden microphone, realizing that Joyce was right the whole time. The boys follow their compasses, searching for a gate that could disrupt the Earth's electromagnetic field. Eleven recalls memories of being placed in a sensory-deprivation tank to telepathically eavesdrop on a man speaking Russian; while listening, she came across the Demogorgon. Fearing another encounter with the Demogorgon, Eleven redirects the compasses. Lucas misinterprets this as an act of betrayal, leading Mike and Lucas to fight and Eleven to telekinetically fling Lucas away from Mike. While Dustin and Mike tend to the unconscious Lucas, Eleven runs off. Nancy and Jonathan formulate a plan to kill the Demogorgon. While searching in the woods, they come across a small gate to the Upside Down. Nancy crawls through it but inadvertently draws the Demogorgon's attention. Jonathan unsuccessfully tries to look for Nancy, as the gate to the Upside Down begins to close. 6 6 "Chapter Six: The Monster" The Duffer Brothers Jessie Nickson-Lopez July 15, 2016 Jonathan pulls Nancy back through the gate. That night, Nancy is afraid to be alone and asks Jonathan to stay in her bedroom. Steve, attempting to reconcile with Nancy, sees them together through her bedroom window and assumes they are dating. Joyce and Hopper track down Terry Ives, who is catatonic and tended by her sister Becky. Becky explains that Terry was a Project MKUltra participant while unknowingly pregnant and that Terry believes Brenner kidnapped her daughter Jane at birth due to her supposed telekinetic and telepathic abilities. Nancy and Jonathan stockpile weapons to kill the Demogorgon, theorizing that it is attracted by blood. Steve is brutally beaten up in a fistfight with Jonathan after he insults Will and calls Nancy a slut. Jonathan is arrested and held at the police station for beating up Steve and inadvertently punching one of the responding officers in the face. Eleven walks into a grocery store and shoplifts several boxes of Eggo waffles. Searching for Eleven, Mike and Dustin are ambushed by two bullies but are rescued by her, as she uses her powers to break one bully's arm after he attempts to kill Mike. Eleven collapses and recalls being asked by Brenner to contact the Demogorgon and, in her terror, inadvertently opening the gate. She tearfully admits to Mike that she is responsible for allowing the Demogorgon to enter this dimension. Lucas sees agents, who have tracked down Eleven, preparing to ambush Mike's house. 7 7 "Chapter Seven: The Bathtub" The Duffer Brothers Justin Doble July 15, 2016 Lucas warns Mike that agents are searching for Eleven. Mike, Dustin, and Eleven flee the house. Eleven telekinetically flips one of the vans that block their path as the kids escape. Lucas reconciles with Mike and Eleven, and the kids hide in the junkyard. Nancy and Jonathan reveal their knowledge of the Demogorgon to Joyce and Hopper. Hopper also learns that Eleven is with the kids. The group contacts the kids, and everyone meets at the Byers' house. Joyce and Hopper realize that Eleven is Jane Ives. The group asks Eleven to search for Will and Barb telepathically, but her earlier feats have weakened her. They break into the middle school and build a makeshift sensory deprivation tank to amplify Eleven's powers. After telepathically entering the Upside Down again, Eleven finds Barb dead and Will alive, hiding in the Upside Down version of his backyard fort. Realizing that the gate is in the basement of the lab, Hopper and Joyce break into the lab and are apprehended by security guards. Nancy and Jonathan sneak into the police station to retrieve the weapons they purchased previously, planning to lure and kill the Demogorgon. In the Upside Down, the Demogorgon breaks into Will's fort. 8 8 "Chapter Eight: The Upside Down" The Duffer Brothers Story by : Paul Dichter Teleplay by : The Duffer Brothers July 15, 2016 Hopper, haunted by the death of his daughter Sara from cancer years earlier, gives up Eleven's location to Brenner, who in exchange allows Hopper and Joyce to enter the Upside Down to rescue Will. Nancy and Jonathan cut their hands to attract the Demogorgon at the Byers' house. Steve, intending to apologize to Jonathan about their fight, arrives just as the Demogorgon appears. Steve, Nancy, and Jonathan fight the Demogorgon and light it on fire, forcing it to retreat to the Upside Down. Meanwhile, Eleven and the boys hide in the middle school when Brenner and his agents arrive to kidnap Eleven; she kills most of them before collapsing from exhaustion. As Brenner and his remaining agents pin Eleven and the boys down, the Demogorgon appears, attracted by the dead agents' blood, and attacks Brenner and the remaining agents as the boys escape with Eleven. Hopper and Joyce enter the Upside Down's version of the Hawkins library, where they encounter several corpses of the Demogorgon's victims, including Barb, and find Will unconscious with a tendril down his throat. Hopper revives him using CPR after removing the tendril. The Demogorgon corners the kids, but Eleven recovers from her exhaustion and disintegrates it, causing them both to disappear. Will recovers in the hospital, reuniting with his family and friends. One month later, it is Christmas and Nancy is back together with Steve, and both are friends with Jonathan. Will coughs up a slug-like creature and has a vision of the Upside Down, but hides this from his family. Production Development Ross (left) and Matt Duffer, the creators of the series Stranger Things was created by Matt and Ross Duffer, known professionally as the Duffer Brothers.[12] The two had completed writing and producing their 2015 film Hidden, which they had tried to emulate the style of M. Night Shyamalan, however, due to changes at Warner Bros., its distributor, the film did not see a wide release and the Duffers were unsure of their future.[13] To their surprise, television producer Donald De Line approached them, impressed with Hidden's script, and offered them the opportunity to work on episodes of Wayward Pines alongside Shyamalan. The brothers were mentored by Shyamalan during the episode's production so that when they finished, they felt they were ready to produce their own television series.[14] The Duffer Brothers prepared a script that would essentially be similar to the series' actual pilot episode, along with a 20-page pitch book to help shop the series around for a network.[15] They pitched the story to a number of cable networks, all of which rejected the script on the basis that they felt a plot centered around children as leading characters would not work, asking them to make it a children's show or to drop the children and focus on Hopper's investigation in the paranormal.[14] In early 2015, Dan Cohen, the VP of 21 Laps Entertainment, brought the script to his colleague Shawn Levy. They subsequently invited The Duffer Brothers to their office and purchased the rights for the series, giving full authorship of it to the brothers. After reading the pilot, the streaming service Netflix purchased the whole season for an undisclosed amount;[16] the show was subsequently announced for a planned 2016 release by Netflix in early April 2015.[17] The Duffer Brothers stated that at the time they had pitched to Netflix, the service had already been recognized for its original programming, such as House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black, with well-recognized producers behind them, and were ready to start giving upcoming producers like them a chance.[15] The brothers started to write out the series and brought Levy and Cohen in as executive producers to start casting and filming.[18] The series was originally known as Montauk, as the setting of the script was in Montauk, New York and nearby Long Beach locations.[17][19] The brothers had chosen Montauk as it had further Spielberg ties with the film Jaws, where Montauk was used for the fictional setting of Amity Island.[20] After deciding to change the narrative of the series to take place in the fictional town of Hawkins instead, the brothers felt they could now do things to the town, such as placing it under quarantine, that they really could not envision with a real location.[20] With the change in location, they had to come up with a new title for the series under the direction from Netflix's Ted Sarandos so that they could start marketing it to the public. The brothers started by using a copy of Stephen King's Firestarter novel to consider the title's font and appearance and came up with a long list of potential alternatives. Stranger Things came about as it sounded similar to another King novel, Needful Things, though Matt noted they still had a "lot of heated arguments" over this final title.[21] Writing The idea of Stranger Things started with how the brothers felt they could take the concept of the 2013 film Prisoners, detailing the moral struggles a father goes through when his daughter is kidnapped, and expand it out over eight or so hours in a serialized television approach. As they focused on the missing child aspect of the story, they wanted to introduce the idea of "childlike sensibilities" they could offer and toyed around with the idea of a monster that could consume humans. The brothers thought the combination of these things "was the best thing ever". To introduce this monster into the narrative, they considered "bizarre experiments we had read about taking place in the Cold War" such as Project MKUltra, which gave a way to ground the monster's existence in science rather than something spiritual. This also helped them to decide on using 1983 as the time period, as it was a year before the film Red Dawn came out, which focused on Cold War paranoia.[14] Subsequently, they were able to use all their own personal inspirations from the 1980s, the decade they were born, as elements of the series,[14][22] crafting it in the realm of science fiction and horror.[23] The Duffer Brothers have cited as influence for the show (among others): Stephen King novels; films produced by Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Robert Zemeckis, George Lucas and Guillermo del Toro; films such as Alien and Stand by Me; Japanese anime such as Akira and Elfen Lied; and video games such as Silent Hill and The Last of Us.[21][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] With Netflix as the platform, The Duffer Brothers were not limited to a typical 22-episode format, opting for the eight-episode approach. They had been concerned that a 22-episode season on broadcast television would be difficult to "tell a cinematic story" with that many episodes. Eight episodes allowed them to give time to characterization in addition to narrative development; if they had less time available, they would have had to remain committed to telling a horror film as soon as the monster was introduced and abandon the characterization.[15] Within the eight episodes, the brothers aimed to make the first season "feel like a big movie" with all the major plot lines completed so that "the audience feels satisfied", but left enough unresolved to indicate "there's a bigger mythology, and there's a lot of dangling threads at the end", something that could be explored in further seasons if Netflix opted to create more.[32] While explaining their intentions for the show, the Duffers adamantly stated their intentions to not explain the mythology in the show so they could leave a mystery and lot for the audience to speculate over their lack of understanding by the season finale, which they accepted but asked to be explained about at the very least, which they found like a really good exercise as they spent quite a bit of time with their writers' room figuring out exactly what the Upside Down would actually consist for, writing a 20-page mythology document whose details wouldn't be clarified for the audience until the show's fifth and final season.[33] Regarding writing for the children characters of the series, The Duffer Brothers considered themselves as outcasts from other students while in high school and thus found it easy to write for Mike Wheeler and his friends, and particularly for Barbara "Barb" Holland.[21] Joyce Byers was fashioned after Richard Dreyfuss's character Roy Neary in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, as she appears "absolutely bonkers" to everyone else as she tries to find her son Will Byers.[34] Other characters, such as Billy in the second season, have more villainous attributes that are not necessarily obvious from the onset; Matt explained that they took further inspiration from Stephen King for these characters, as King "always has really great human villains" that may be more malicious than the supernatural evil.[35] Casting The Duffers cast David Harbour as Sheriff Hopper believing this was his opportunity to play a lead character in a work. In June 2015, it was announced that Winona Ryder and David Harbour had joined the series as Joyce and as the unnamed chief of police, respectively.[2] The brothers' casting director Carmen Cuba had suggested Ryder for the role of Joyce, which the two were immediately drawn to because of her prominence in 1980s films.[14] Levy believed Ryder could "wretch up the emotional urgency and yet find layers and nuance and different sides of [Joyce]". Ryder praised that the show's multiple storylines required her to act for Joyce as "she's out of her mind, but she's actually kind of onto something", and that the producers had faith she could pull off the difficult role.[36] Upon being offered the role, Ryder felt intrigued at being given the pilot's script due to know knowing what streaming was and finding it "terrifying", with her sole condition to the Duffers for accepting the role being that, if a Beetlejuice sequel ever materialized as she and Tim Burton had been discussing since 2000, they had to let her take a break to shoot it, a condition the Duffers agreed and ultimately proved to work out when Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was greenlighted years later.[37] The Duffer Brothers had been interested in Harbour before, who until Stranger Things primarily had smaller roles as villainous characters, and they felt that he had been "waiting too long for this opportunity" to play a lead, while Harbour himself was thrilled by the script and the chance to play "a broken, flawed, anti-hero character".[21][38] Additional casting followed two months later with Finn Wolfhard as Mike, Millie Bobby Brown in an undisclosed role, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, and Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers]].[3] In September 2015, Cara Buono joined the cast as Karen Wheeler,[6] followed by Matthew Modine as Martin Brenner a month later.[7] Additional cast who recur for the first season include Noah Schnapp as Will,[3][5] Shannon Purser as Barbara "Barb" Holland,[8] Joe Keery as Steve Harrington,[39][5] and Ross Partridge as Lonnie Byers,[9] among others. Actors auditioning for the children's roles read lines from Stand By Me.[14] The Duffer Brothers estimated they went through about a thousand different child actors for the roles. They noted that Wolfhard was already "a movie buff" of the films from the 1980s period and easily filled the role, while they found Matarazzo's audition to be much more authentic than most of the other audition tapes, and selected him after a single viewing of his audition tape.[15] As casting was started immediately after Netflix greenlit the show, and prior to the scripts being fully completed, this allowed some of the actors' takes on the roles to reflect into the script. The casting of the young actors for Will and his friends had been done just after the first script was completed, and subsequent scripts incorporated aspects from these actors.[32] The brothers said Modine provided significant input on the character of Dr. Brenner, whom they had not really fleshed out before as they considered him the hardest character to write for given his limited appearances within the narrative.[34] Filming The brothers had desired to film the series around the Long Island area to match the initial Montauk concept. However, with filming scheduled to take place in November 2015, it was difficult to shoot in Long Island in the cold weather, and the production started scouting locations in and around the Atlanta, Georgia area. The brothers, who grew up in North Carolina, found many places that reminded them of their own childhoods in that area, and felt the area would work well with the narrative shift to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.[20] The filming of the first season began on September 25, 2015, and was extensively done in Atlanta, Georgia, with The Duffer Brothers and Levy handling the direction of individual episodes.[40] Jackson served as the basis of the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.[41][42] Other shooting locations included the Georgia Mental Health Institute as the Hawkins National Laboratory site, Bellwood Quarry, Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge, Georgia, for the middle and high school scenes,[43] Emory University's Continuing Education Department, the former city hall in Douglasville, Georgia, Georgia International Horse Park, the probate court in Butts County, Georgia, Old East Point Library and East Point First Baptist Church in East Point, Georgia, Fayetteville, Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, Palmetto, Georgia, and Winston, Georgia.[44] Set work was done at Screen Gem Studios in Atlanta.[44] The series was filmed with a Red Dragon digital camera.[34] Filming for the first season concluded in early 2016.[41] While filming, the brothers tried to capture shots that could be seen as homages to many of the 1980s references they recalled. Their goal was not necessarily to fill the work with these references, but instead to make the series seem to the viewer like a 1980s film.[21] They spent little time reviewing those works and instead went by memory. Matt further recognized that some of their filming homages were not purposely done but were found to be very comparable, as highlighted by a fan-made video comparing the show to several 1980s works side by side.[14][45] Matt commented on the video that "Some were deliberate and some were subconscious."[14] The brothers recognized that many of the iconic scenes from these 1980s films, such as with Poltergeist, was about "taking a very ordinary object that people deal with every day, their television set, and imbuing it with something otherworldly", leading to the idea of using the Christmas light strings for Will to communicate with Joyce.[21] The brothers attributed much of the 1980s feel to set and costume designers and the soundtrack composers that helped to recreate the era for them.[14] Lynda Reiss, the head of props, had about a $220,000 budget, similar to most films, to acquire artifacts of the 1980s, using eBay and searching through flea markets and estate sales around the Atlanta area. The bulk of the props were original items from the 1980s with only a few pieces, such as the Dungeons & Dragons books made as replicas.[46] Visual effects To create the aged effect for the series, a film grain was added over the footage, which was captured by scanning in film stock from the 1980s.[34] The Duffers wanted to scare the audience, but not to necessarily make the show violent or gory, following in line with how the 1980s Amblin Entertainment films drove the creation of the PG-13 movie rating. It was "much more about mood and atmosphere and suspense and dread than they are about gore", though they were not afraid to push into more scary elements, particularly towards the end of the first season.[34] The brothers had wanted to avoid any computer-generated effects for the monster and other parts of the series and stay with practical effects. However, the six-month filming time left them little time to plan out and test practical effects rigs for some of the shots. They went with a middle ground of using constructed props including one for the monster whenever they could, but for other shots, such as when the monster bursts through a wall, they opted to use digital effects. Post-production on the first season was completed the week before it was released on Netflix.[14] The title sequence uses closeups of the letters in the Stranger Things title with a red tint against a black background as they slide into place within the title. The sequence was created by the studio Imaginary Forces, formerly part of R/GA, led by creative director Michelle Doughtey.[47] Levy introduced the studio to The Duffer Brothers, who explained their vision of the 1980s-inspired show, which helped the studio to fix the concept the producers wanted. Later, but prior to filming, the producers sent Imaginary Forces the pilot script, the synth-heavy background music for the titles, as well as the various book covers from King and other authors that they had used to establish the title and imagery, and were looking for a similar approach for the show's titles, primarily using a typographical sequence. They took inspiration from several title sequences of works from the 1980s that were previously designed by Richard Greenberg under R/GA, such as Altered States and The Dead Zone. They also got input from Dan Perri, who worked on the title credits of several 1980s films. Various iterations included having letters vanish, to reflect the "missing" theme of the show, and having letters cast shadows on others, alluding to the mysteries, before settling into the sliding letters. The studio began working on the title sequence before filming and took about a month off during the filming process to let the producers get immersed in the show and come back with more input. Initially, they had been working with various fonts for the title and used close-ups of the best features of these fonts, but near the end the producers wanted to work with ITC Benguiat, requiring them to rework those shots. The final sequence is fully computer-generated, but they took inspiration from testing some practical effects, such as using Kodalith masks as would have been done in the 1980s, to develop the appropriate filters for the rendering software. The individual episode title cards used a "fly-through" approach, similar to the film Bullitt, which the producers had suggested to the studio.[48] Music Main articles: Music of Stranger Things and Stranger Things (soundtrack) The Stranger Things original soundtrack was composed by Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon of the electronic band Survive.[49] It makes extensive use of synthesizers in homage to 1980s artists and film composers including Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Goblin, John Carpenter, Giorgio Moroder, and Fabio Frizzi.[50] According to Stein and Dixon, The Duffer Brothers had been fans of Survive's music, and used their song "Dirge" for the mock trailer that was used to sell the show to Netflix.[49][51] Once the show was green-lit, the Duffers contacted Survive around July 2015 to ask if they were still doing music; the two provided the production team with dozens of songs from their band's past to gain their interest, helping to land them the role.[49] Once aboard, the two worked with producers to select some of their older music to rework for the show, while developing new music, principally with character motifs.[51] The two had been hired before the casting process, so their motif demos were used and played over the actors' audition tapes, aiding in the casting selection.[51][52] The show's theme is based on an unused work Stein composed much earlier that ended up in the library of work they shared with the production staff, who thought that with some reworking would be good for the opening credits.[49] The first season's original soundtrack, consisting of 75 songs from Dixon and Stein split across two volumes, was released by Lakeshore Records. Digital release and streaming options were released on August 10 and 19, 2016 for the two volumes, respectively, while retail versions were available on September 16 and 23, 2016.[53][54] In addition to original music, Stranger Things features period music from artists including The Clash, Toto, New Order, The Bangles, Foreigner, Echo and the Bunnymen, Peter Gabriel and Corey Hart, as well as excerpts from Tangerine Dream, John Carpenter and Vangelis.[54][55] In particular, The Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go" was specifically picked to play at pivotal moments of the story, such as when Will is trying to communicate with Joyce from the Upside Down.[54] Music supervisor Nora Felder felt the song "furthered the story" and called it an additional, unseen, main character of the season.[56]

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Otakuology
Stranger Things: Season 1, Episode 4 - The Body

Otakuology

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 52:39


Stranger Things: Season 1, Episode 4 – “The Body” | Episode Breakdown & AnalysisThe town of Hawkins is pushed to its breaking point as a shocking discovery changes everything. In Stranger Things Season 1, Episode 4 – “The Body,” grief, fear, and mystery collide, forcing the characters to confront a truth that doesn't quite add up.In this episode of Otakuology, we break down the emotional fallout, the growing tension between the kids and the adults, and the haunting clues that suggest Will Byers may not be gone after all. From Hopper's growing suspicions to Eleven's terrifying connection to the Upside Down, this episode raises the stakes in a big way.

The Stranger Things Podcast
TSTP 80- Listener Feedback for The Bridge

The Stranger Things Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 131:56


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

Golden Spiral Media All Inclusive Feed
TSTP 80- Listener Feedback for The Bridge

Golden Spiral Media All Inclusive Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 131:55


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. The post TSTP 80- Listener Feedback for The Bridge appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The Stranger Things Podcast
TSTP 79- The Bridge

The Stranger Things Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 82:41


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

Golden Spiral Media All Inclusive Feed

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. The post TSTP 79- The Bridge appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Clownfish TV: Audio Edition
Stranger Things 5 is CRAP. Fans are NOT Happy. | Clownfish TV

Clownfish TV: Audio Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 31:20


Stranger Things 5 is a dud so far. Fans are NOT happy with the direction the series has taken, and they're making their opinions loud and clear on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb. We talk about what's wrong with the season of the show, Will Byers' not-so-shocking coming out, and the shift in focus from the Hawkins gang to... Holly Wheeler. Some very weird choices so far, and we have to wonder if the Duffer Brothers even had a plan.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Dos hasta las Dos
Enseriados de pie tierno 26.12.2025

Dos hasta las Dos

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 15:30


Aprovechando las vacaciones de las fiestas navideñas, hoy vamos a hablar de series especialmente diseñadas para los pie-tiernos, que es una manera cariñosa de dirigirse a los jóvenes de la casa, entre los que, por supuesto, nos encontraríamos nosotros, si viviéramos en un geriátrico. Vidas entre dos mundos, amores adolescentes y la magia de la vida las sustentan. Ay, qué grande ser joven. STRANGER THINGS NETFLIX 5 Temporadas 42 capítulos Trailer Serie - fenómeno de terror y ciencia ficción en la que el argumento se desencadena a causa de la desaparición de un niño, Will Byers, lo que desata eventos paranormales conectados con un laboratorio secreto y una dimensión alternativa llamada el "Mundo del Revés" forzando a un grupo de amigos y adultos a enfrentarse a monstruos y conspiraciones inimaginables. Entre ellos, destaca la niña Eleven con espectaculares poderes psíquicos. Lo mejor: Lo imaginativo de su diseño. El magnífico ritmo narrativo. Lo bien engrasado que está el reparto. Lo peor: Hace rato ya que no avanza, pero ¿Qué más da? PERCY JACKSON Y LOS DIOSES DEL OLIMPO Disney - 2 Temporadas 16 episodios. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6WrG72lowY Música – Percy Jackson Perseo Jackson, semidiós descendiente del Olimpo asentado en el mundo actual, debe recorrer Estados Unidos para devolver el Rayo Maestro de Zeus y evitar una guerra que devastara el universo. Lo mejor: A los flipados de la mitología clásica nos fascina; siempre hemos pensado que era un gran universo que explotar en imágenes. Lo peor: A veces se pone demasiado infantil... EL VERANO QUE ME ENAMORE Prime Video 2 Temporadas 26 episodios. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P770zHu4tI0 Culebrón multigeneracional en torno a un triángulo amoroso entre una chica y dos hermanos, las relaciones cambiantes entre madres e hijos, y el poder duradero de la amistad, sobre todo, femenina. Lo mejor: Que una cosa tan tonta pueda ser tan adictiva. Su nula intención de engañar a nadie. Lo peor: El culto a la belleza y la cosificación masculina y femenina a tope. Es más importante cuidar la tableta que decir algo inteligente...

The Stranger Things Podcast
TSTP 72- Sorcerer

The Stranger Things Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 106:59


Stranger Things Season 5 just delivered its most shocking power shift yet—and it didn't come from Eleven. In our Season 5, Episode 4 "Sorcerer" breakdown, Addi and Darrell dive headfirst into the episode that changes everything. From the desperate rescue mission to save the children to the pulse-pounding moment when a Demogorgon is chased straight into the Upside Down, this chapter pushes Hawkins past the point of no return. We analyze Will's haunting vision of Vecna's web, where Holly Wheeler and other children hang suspended, and unpack how that single image reframes Vecna's endgame. Addi and Darrell also walk through Mike, Lucas, and Robin's high-risk infiltration of the military base, a sequence that blends classic Stranger Things teamwork with real, irreversible consequences. But the heart of "Sorcerer"—and of our podcast episode—is Will Byers. As three Demogorgons prepare to attack Mike, Lucas, and Robin, Will's memories of his happiest moments with Joyce, Jonathan, and Mike ignite something entirely new. He freezes the creatures in midair and kills them, revealing new psychic abilities that redefine Will's role in the fight against Vecna. Addi and Darrell connect this moment to their new theories, while also breaking down the chilling revelations about Max's experience trapped inside Henry's dream world, drawing unsettling parallels between memory, trauma, and power. If you're searching for an in-depth Stranger Things Season 5 podcast that goes beyond recap and into meaning, theory, and emotional fallout, this episode is one you don't want to miss. Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback

The View
Monday, Dec. 15: Noah Schnapp, 12 Days of Holidays

The View

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 40:35


After the apparent homicide of director Rob and Michele Reiner ended a weekend of horror, 'The View' co-hosts react to the deadly shooting at Brown University and the brazen antisemitic Hanukkah attack in Australia. With the clock now ticking on healthcare subsidies that are set to expire and could send prices skyrocketing for millions of Americans, the co-hosts weigh in. 'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp reflects on the show's epic final season and looks back on the evolution of his character, Will Byers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Otakuology
Stranger Things: Season 1, Episode 1 - The Vanishing of Will Byerse

Otakuology

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 59:52


✨ Stranger Things: Season 1, Episode 1 — The Vanishing of Will Byers ✨On his way home from a friend's house, young Will Byers encounters something terrifying in the woods, kicking off the chilling mystery that will haunt the town of Hawkins, Indiana. Meanwhile, deep inside a secretive government lab, a dark experiment begins to unravel—one that will change everything.In this video, we dive into Episode 1, breaking down the disappearance of Will, the introduction of Eleven, and all the eerie clues that set the stage for the Upside Down. From character moments to hidden details, we explore how this iconic pilot launched one of the biggest sci-fi horror series of our time.

Rogue Theory: A New Rockstars Podcast
Stranger Things Finale Secrets Revealed?

Rogue Theory: A New Rockstars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 53:14


Stranger Things Season 5 final episodes secrets revealed by Noah Schnapp? Let's talk about the upcoming Stranger Things final episodes, and how this will all end based on the clues accidentally spoken by Noah Schnapp in an interview with the Stranger Things cast! In this episode of the Rumor Rundown, Erik Voss and Zach Huddleston discuss whether Will Byers could transform into the Mind Flayer itself! Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Director of Programming: Brandon Barrick Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Editors: Eric Gorday Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gal's Guide
Battling Seasonal Depression, Vecna, and The Wizard of Oz: Pop Culture Survival Guide

The Gal's Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 60:21


This week, we're reuniting over Thanksgiving and immediately diving into our shared love language: watching Wicked For Good with each other like the true Galinda and Elphaba we are! We also break down everything we're manifesting, fearing, and theorizing for Stranger Things Season 5 (because Will Byers and Mike Wheeler have us in a chokehold — *cough* byler *cough*). And since it wouldn't be the holidays without a little emotional whiplash, we get real about seasonal depression, how it creeps in this time of year, and the tiny rituals that actually help us stay grounded. Cozy chaos, delusion, and comfort food–coded healing all in one episode.---Stream Hannah's album, PHASES!Watch Emily's Short Film, All We Were!Emily's TikTok ShopEmily's Substack: third martini thoughts---Emily's Captivation: Stranger Things Season 5Hannah's Captivation: All Her FaultShop CLEARSTEM and 15% off with the code GALSGUIDE at checkout---Welcome to The Gal's Guide — a weekly dating and lifestyle podcast created to empower radical self-love and bold relationships. Join us, long-distance best friends Hannah Adams and Emily Aleece Burton, for amusing and vulnerable conversations with insightful guests as we cover topics like love and dating to your own self-love, healing, spirituality, and always remembering the importance of gal pals. Want to request a topic or work with us? Send us an email at hello@thegalsguidepod.com or visit us on our website at thegalsguidepod.com---FOLLOW US!Instagram: @thegalsguidepodSecret Facebook Group: The Gal ScoutsEmily: @emilyaleeceHannah: @hannahadamsmillerAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cinemondo Podcast
Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes REACTION! At long last we can begin - Cinemondo!

Cinemondo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 10:34


Send us a textStranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes REACTION! At long last we can begin - Cinemondo!  #strangerthings #strangerthings5 #trailerreaction #first5minutes #willbyers #scifi Kathy and Robert react to the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 that has been officially released by Netflix. We get our first glimipse of a  young Will Byers flashback where he comes face to face with Vecna in The Upside Down! Season 5... at long last we can begin.#strangerthings #strangerthings5 #trailerreaction #first5minutes #willbyers #scifi Support the show

Geek Freaks
Stranger Things Season 5 Special | Part 1

Geek Freaks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 48:02


In this Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 special, Squeaks and Frank break down the first four episodes of the final season and talk about why the show somehow leveled up from what already felt like peak television. They revisit the fallout from Season 4, the new status quo in Hawkins under military lockdown, and how the kids have become a true high level party on the offensive instead of just surviving. The conversation hits character arcs for Will, Dustin, Eleven, Mike, Lucas, Max, Joyce, and Hopper, plus the return of Kali and what that might mean for the story. Frank and Squeaks trade theories on Vecna's real plan, Will's new powers, who might die before the end, and whether the Stranger Things theatrical finale is worth seeing in a packed theater. It is a spoiler packed, reference filled hangout for fans who just finished Part 1 and are already starving for more. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 – Intro & First Reactions Squeaks kicks off the Stranger Things special, Frank joins, and you both give your one word (or two word) reactions to Season 5 Part 1. 02:00 – Recap & Season 5 Setup Quick recap of Season 4's ending, Vecna's attack on Hawkins, the crater, the "crawl," and the military lockdown over the Upside Down rift. 05:40 – Will, Dustin & Character Arcs Deep dive into Dustin's grief and "Eddie mode," Will stepping up with new powers, and how some characters have evolved or stalled. 11:40 – Pacing, Max's Mindscape & Tone Talking through the pacing of Part 1, Max's inner "bubble" world, how the show balances horror, heart, and 80s vibes. 16:30 – Death Predictions & Who Might Go Theories on who could die in Part 2 and the finale, emotional stakes, and which characters feel expendable. 24:20 – Vecna's Entrance & Part 1 Finale Breakdown of Vecna's Vader-style entrance, revived Demogorgons, Will's power moment, and why the finale feels "next level." 32:40 – Hopper, Eleven & The Powered Kids Hopper and Eleven's relationship, trust and training, Kali's return, and ideas about Vecna building his own "lab" of powered children. 37:10 – Darker Themes & Fan Theories Discussion about trauma, possible subtext with Vecna/Henry, Stephen King influences, and how far the show might push it. 40:40 – Returning Faces & Endgame Ideas Speculation on seeing Barb, Eddie, Billy or others again, plus big theories about Will, Vecna, and the future of the Upside Down. 42:50 – Theater Finale, Ratings & Wrap-Up Chat about seeing the finale in theaters, New Year's Eve timing, your Eggo ratings for Season 5 Part 1, and closing thank-yous. Key Takeaways Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 somehow raises the bar on a show that already felt like peak TV, especially with the Part 1 finale. Hawkins has adjusted to life around the Upside Down crater, with the military putting a "bandage" on the wound and building a base to go on offense instead of just reacting. The kids function like a well oiled high level DnD party now, splitting up by quadrants, hunting Vecna, and understanding each other's strengths. Dustin's harsher attitude is framed as grief and guilt over Eddie's death, with Dustin trying to embody Eddie's rebellious spirit and sometimes missing the point. Will finally steps out of pure victim mode into a true powered role, with his connection to the hive mind unlocking abilities that visually mirror Vecna. There is a strong theory that Vecna is basically recreating the lab in his own way, turning traumatized children into his own numbered "program" of powered kids. Hopper and Eleven's relationship is one of the emotional anchors of the season, moving from overprotection to mutual trust as Hopper finally accepts that Eleven must fight. The show keeps a balance between heavy horror and comedy, with 80s style jokes, sexual innuendo, and teen banter that make the world feel lived in even as the apocalypse looms. Fans should brace for major losses in Part 2 and the finale, with Joyce, Mike, and Will all brought up as possible tragic sacrifices in different theories. The final two episodes are cinematic enough that a theatrical run makes sense, especially with big visual moments like Will's full power activation and Vecna's Vader style entrance. Memorable Quotes "The show was already at a caliber that I was thinking was like peak television, and somehow it elevated it." "The kids are a well oiled machine at this point. They are searching in different quadrants and have different plans on how to find Vecna and confirm that he is dead." "I think Will was a victim in the beginning, and now we see him as a badass. What victimized him is now his greatest asset." "Instead of a training montage where he slowly moves a cup, it is victim, victim, victim, not a victim. That flip makes the moment hit harder." "By the end of this first batch it felt like the end of Predator or Terminator. It is that big 80s action climax energy." "If Joyce dies, we get a montage of her saving Will and being the only one who believed he was alive. That is the kind of scene this show would absolutely do." "There always has to be a Vecna. If Vecna is gone, who else could control the Upside Down but Will now" Call to Action If you enjoyed this Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 breakdown, make sure you follow the show and hit subscribe so you do not miss our Part 2 reaction and finale coverage. Drop us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help more fans find Geek Freaks, and share this episode with your fellow Stranger Things friends using the hashtag #GeekFreaksPod. Links and Resources All our news, recaps, and geek coverage can be found at GeekFreaksPodcast.com, which is the source of all news discussed during our podcast. Follow Us Stay connected with Geek Freaks across the web Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast – https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod – https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast – https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Threads: @geekfreakspodcast – https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast – https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions We want to hear your Stranger Things theories Who do you think will not make it to the end of the series What are your predictions for Will's powers and Vecna's final plan Would you watch the finale in theaters or keep it as a couch binge Send your questions, reactions, and wild theories to us on social media or by email so we can feature them in a future episode. Apple Podcast Tags Stranger Things, Stranger Things Season 5, Stranger Things Season 5 review, Netflix originals, Geek Freaks podcast, TV recap podcast, Vecna theories, Will Byers powers, Dungeons and Dragons, 80s nostalgia, sci fi horror series  

The Reel Rejects
Extended Version: STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 1 & 2 TARA & ANDREW'S REACTION!! Vecna | Millie Bobby Brown

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 87:33


THE FINAL SEASON BEGINS!!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along: ⁠  / thereelrejects  ⁠ Download PrizePicks today at ⁠https://www.prizepicks.onelink.me/LME...⁠ & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! ⁠https://shorturl.at/hekk2⁠ Join Tara Erickson (The Rage Pod) & Andrew Gordon (Cinepals) as they dive into the first two episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 - Chapter One: “The Crawl” & Chapter Two: “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler” kicking off the endgame with dread-soaked nostalgia and huge stakes. In Episode 1, the season opens by looping back to Will Byers' original 1983 Upside Down ordeal, tying the finale-season mystery directly to the show's roots. In the present timeline, the gang dodges the army to scout the Upside Down for Vecna — while a new threat creeps into Hawkins closer to home. Episode 2 leans into classic early-series vibes with a fresh disappearance-style mystery (mirroring the show's “vanishing” tradition), as the Upside Down's influence spreads and the clock toward full collapse keeps ticking. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource⁠ Instagram:⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en⁠ Twitter:  ⁠https://twitter.com/Agor711⁠ Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson⁠ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠  Tik-Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/reelrejects⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...⁠ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit⁠ https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo⁠ and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en⁠ Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO:⁠ https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thereelrejects⁠ Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/⁠ TWITTER:  ⁠https://twitter.com/thegregalba⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Normies Like Us
Episode 373: Stranger Things | Season 5 | Volume 1 Review | Normies Like Us Podcast

Normies Like Us

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 142:58


Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1: Episode 373 - It's all been building to this. 10 years. 5 seasons. The number 1 Netflix original is finally coming to an end! We open portals, run from Monsters, and fight for our lives as we talk the totally tubular 80's classic Stranger Things! The 5th season has had its first few episodes released so we'll be hitting rewind to recap all the strange happenings on Normies Like Us! Leggo my Eggo Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

The Reel Rejects
STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5 Episode 1 & 2 TARA & ANDREW'S REVIEW!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 17:38


THE FINAL SEASON BEGINS!!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Download PrizePicks today at https://www.prizepicks.onelink.me/LME... & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Join Tara Erickson (The Rage Pod) & Andrew Gordon (Cinepals) as they dive into the first two episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 - Chapter One: “The Crawl” & Chapter Two: “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler” kicking off the endgame with dread-soaked nostalgia and huge stakes. In Episode 1, the season opens by looping back to Will Byers' original 1983 Upside Down ordeal, tying the finale-season mystery directly to the show's roots. In the present timeline, the gang dodges the army to scout the Upside Down for Vecna — while a new threat creeps into Hawkins closer to home. Episode 2 leans into classic early-series vibes with a fresh disappearance-style mystery (mirroring the show's “vanishing” tradition), as the Upside Down's influence spreads and the clock toward full collapse keeps ticking. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reel Rejects
Extended Version: STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5 Episode 1 & 2 REACTION!! Vecna | Millie Bobby Brown | Demogorgon | Netflix

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 114:43


STRANGER THINGS 5 PREMIERE!!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along: ⁠  / thereelrejects  ⁠ Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! ⁠https://shorturl.at/hekk2⁠ Greg & John's STRANGER THINGS 4 Reactions: ⁠   • Stranger Things Season 4  ⁠ With the FINAL season upon us, Greg & John RETURN to give their Stranger Things 5 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba & John Humphrey react to Episodes 1 & 2 of Stranger Things Season 5, the epic final season of the Duffer Brothers' sci-fi horror phenomenon. Set in Fall 1987, Hawkins is scarred by the opened Rifts and placed under military quarantine, while Vecna has vanished and the gang races to reunite for one last fight to save their town — and reality itself. Episode 1 ("The Crawl") kicks off with what the creators call their “most eventful premiere yet,” and the first minutes dramatically return to Will Byers' original 1983 disappearance, tying Season 5 directly back to the show's beginning and teasing long-awaited Upside Down answers. Episode 2 ("The Vanishing Of Holly Wheeler") is teased as having the “craziest cold open” in the series, hinting at a new, terrifying disappearance that echoes the show's earliest mysteries — and sets the tone for the final run. The legendary ensemble returns including Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) as the fierce, determined Eleven; Finn Wolfhard (IT, Ghostbusters: Afterlife) as the good-hearted Mike Wheeler; Noah Schnapp (Hubie Halloween, The Tutor) as the wise Will Byers; Gaten Matarazzo (Les Misérables on Broadway, Prank Encounters) as tech-savvy Dustin Henderson; Caleb McLaughlin (Concrete Cowboy, High Flying Bird) as the ever-faithful Lucas Sinclair; Sadie Sink (The Whale, Fear Street Part Two) as the comatose Max Mayfield; Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands) as protective mother Joyce Byers; David Harbour (Black Widow, Violent Night) as the hardened Jim Hopper; Natalia Dyer (Yes, God, Yes; Chestnut) as the tenacious Nancy Wheeler; Joe Keery (Free Guy, Fargo) as the lovable Steve Harrington, & MORE! With Hawkins on lockdown, the Upside Down bleeding into reality, and the story circling back to Will's first encounter with darkness, these opening episodes launch the final season with huge stakes, eerie nostalgia, & that signature Stranger Things blend of friendship, horror, and heart. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reel Rejects
Extended Version: WOAH!! STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 4 REACTION!! Vecna | Millie Bobby Brown | Sadie Sink

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 91:15


WILL VS. VECNA!!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Part 1 of the FINAL SEASON concludes as Greg & John return ONCE MORE for their Stranger Things 5 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! The Volume 1 finale of Netflix's sci-fi horror juggernaut from the Duffer Brothers takes us back to Fall 1987, Hawkins is still under military quarantine after the Rifts tore open at the end of Season 4, and the Upside Down is spilling into reality as the crew races to locate Vecna before he strikes again. Greg Alba & John Humphrey dive into Chapter Four: “Sorcerer,” an episode the Duffers have described as one of the most massive, logistically insane chapters they've ever shot — “as big as any finale we've done.” The legendary ensemble returns including Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) as the fierce, determined Eleven; Finn Wolfhard (IT, Ghostbusters: Afterlife) as the good-hearted Mike Wheeler; Noah Schnapp (Hubie Halloween, The Tutor) as the wise Will Byers; Gaten Matarazzo (Les Misérables on Broadway, Prank Encounters) as tech-savvy Dustin Henderson; Caleb McLaughlin (Concrete Cowboy, High Flying Bird) as the ever-faithful Lucas Sinclair; Sadie Sink (The Whale, Fear Street Part Two) as the comatose Max Mayfield; Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands) as protective mother Joyce Byers; David Harbour (Black Widow, Violent Night) as the hardened Jim Hopper; Natalia Dyer (Yes, God, Yes; Chestnut) as the tenacious Nancy Wheeler; Joe Keery (Free Guy, Fargo) as the lovable Steve Harrington, Jamie Campbell Bower (Sweeney Todd, Twilight) as Vecna, the looming mastermind of the Upside Down, & MORE! Iconic moments include the epic reveal that Will's long-standing psychic link to Vecna manifests in terrifying new abilities, culminating in a desperate, power-charged rescue that redefines his role in the final season + the surprise return of Season 2's Kali aka 008! With the story circling back to Will's original connection to the Upside Down and setting up the final two volumes, “Sorcerer” feels like a turning point for every major character — and a brutal reminder that Hawkins may not survive what's coming. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reel Rejects
STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5 Episode 1 & 2 REVIEW!!!!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 33:52


STRANGER THINGS 5 PREMIERE!!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Greg & John's STRANGER THINGS 4 Reactions:    • Stranger Things Season 4   With the FINAL season upon us, Greg & John RETURN to give their Stranger Things 5 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba & John Humphrey react to Episodes 1 & 2 of Stranger Things Season 5, the epic final season of the Duffer Brothers' sci-fi horror phenomenon. Set in Fall 1987, Hawkins is scarred by the opened Rifts and placed under military quarantine, while Vecna has vanished and the gang races to reunite for one last fight to save their town — and reality itself. Episode 1 ("The Crawl") kicks off with what the creators call their “most eventful premiere yet,” and the first minutes dramatically return to Will Byers' original 1983 disappearance, tying Season 5 directly back to the show's beginning and teasing long-awaited Upside Down answers. Episode 2 ("The Vanishing Of Holly Wheeler") is teased as having the “craziest cold open” in the series, hinting at a new, terrifying disappearance that echoes the show's earliest mysteries — and sets the tone for the final run. The legendary ensemble returns including Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) as the fierce, determined Eleven; Finn Wolfhard (IT, Ghostbusters: Afterlife) as the good-hearted Mike Wheeler; Noah Schnapp (Hubie Halloween, The Tutor) as the wise Will Byers; Gaten Matarazzo (Les Misérables on Broadway, Prank Encounters) as tech-savvy Dustin Henderson; Caleb McLaughlin (Concrete Cowboy, High Flying Bird) as the ever-faithful Lucas Sinclair; Sadie Sink (The Whale, Fear Street Part Two) as the comatose Max Mayfield; Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands) as protective mother Joyce Byers; David Harbour (Black Widow, Violent Night) as the hardened Jim Hopper; Natalia Dyer (Yes, God, Yes; Chestnut) as the tenacious Nancy Wheeler; Joe Keery (Free Guy, Fargo) as the lovable Steve Harrington, & MORE! With Hawkins on lockdown, the Upside Down bleeding into reality, and the story circling back to Will's first encounter with darkness, these opening episodes launch the final season with huge stakes, eerie nostalgia, & that signature Stranger Things blend of friendship, horror, and heart. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Reel Rejects
WOAH!! STRANGER THINGS Season 5 Episode 4 REVIEW!!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 35:33


WILL VS. VECNA!!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Part 1 of the FINAL SEASON concludes as Greg & John return ONCE MORE for their Stranger Things 5 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! The Volume 1 finale of Netflix's sci-fi horror juggernaut from the Duffer Brothers takes us back to Fall 1987, Hawkins is still under military quarantine after the Rifts tore open at the end of Season 4, and the Upside Down is spilling into reality as the crew races to locate Vecna before he strikes again. Greg Alba & John Humphrey dive into Chapter Four: “Sorcerer,” an episode the Duffers have described as one of the most massive, logistically insane chapters they've ever shot — “as big as any finale we've done.” The legendary ensemble returns including Millie Bobby Brown (Enola Holmes, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) as the fierce, determined Eleven; Finn Wolfhard (IT, Ghostbusters: Afterlife) as the good-hearted Mike Wheeler; Noah Schnapp (Hubie Halloween, The Tutor) as the wise Will Byers; Gaten Matarazzo (Les Misérables on Broadway, Prank Encounters) as tech-savvy Dustin Henderson; Caleb McLaughlin (Concrete Cowboy, High Flying Bird) as the ever-faithful Lucas Sinclair; Sadie Sink (The Whale, Fear Street Part Two) as the comatose Max Mayfield; Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands) as protective mother Joyce Byers; David Harbour (Black Widow, Violent Night) as the hardened Jim Hopper; Natalia Dyer (Yes, God, Yes; Chestnut) as the tenacious Nancy Wheeler; Joe Keery (Free Guy, Fargo) as the lovable Steve Harrington, Jamie Campbell Bower (Sweeney Todd, Twilight) as Vecna, the looming mastermind of the Upside Down, & MORE! Iconic moments include the epic reveal that Will's long-standing psychic link to Vecna manifests in terrifying new abilities, culminating in a desperate, power-charged rescue that redefines his role in the final season + the surprise return of Season 2's Kali aka 008! With the story circling back to Will's original connection to the Upside Down and setting up the final two volumes, “Sorcerer” feels like a turning point for every major character — and a brutal reminder that Hawkins may not survive what's coming. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CSM Cine Series y Música
STRANGER THINGS: Todo lo que Debes Saber Antes de la Temporada 5

CSM Cine Series y Música

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 8:08


Watching Now: Decoding House of the Dragon
Stranger Things 2: The Hidden Clues We All MISSED in Season 2! | Watching Now Podcast

Watching Now: Decoding House of the Dragon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 39:07


Watching Now: Decoding House of the Dragon
Stranger Things Season 1 Recap

Watching Now: Decoding House of the Dragon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 38:18


Watching Now: Stranger Things Season 1 Recap is a Watching Now podcast from Couch Soup. Join us for reactions, reviews, and excitement about all things Stranger Things. Join us for some laughs and ultra-nerdy discussion!

Podverso da Geek
Stranger Things - O dado rolou e o portal se abriu | Revisitando Hawkins 1 temporada

Podverso da Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 59:20


A contagem regressiva pra última temporada de Stranger Things começou — e o portal pra Hawkins se abriu no Podverso!Nós, Juliana Utyama (@deixaeuteindicar), Alicia (@prettylii) e Rodrigo Resenha (@resenhaposcreditos), atravessamos o portal do Degustando Séries pra revisitar a 1ª temporada da série que virou um fenômeno da cultura pop.Neste primeiro episódio do especial Revisitando Hawkins, rolamos o dado e revivemos tudo que tornou Stranger Things um fenômeno: o desaparecimento de Will Byers, a chegada da Eleven, as luzes piscando e o nascimento do Mundo Invertido.Mas a pergunta que ecoa no multiverso é: será que o que levou o Will foi mesmo o Demogorgon?

Kinfolklore
Kinfolklore: Stranger Things Sn.1 (Chapters 1-4)

Kinfolklore

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 56:52 Transcription Available


Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.This episode, we're rewinding all the way back to Hawkins, Indiana, Fall 1983. The era of Eggos, Dungeons & Dragons, and the Demogorgon lurking just beyond the lights. In preparation for the final season dropping this November, Andrea and Paul are rewatching every episode from the very beginning, starting here with Season 1, Chapters 1–4: “The Vanishing of Will Byers,” “The Weirdo on Maple Street,” “Holly, Jolly,” and “The Body.Links:kinfolklore.comSubstackkinfolklore pod on Instagramkinfolklore pod on Xkinfolklore@gmail.com

Streaming Things: Binge and Nerd
Stranger Things Rewatch | Chapter 1: The Vanishing of Will Byers

Streaming Things: Binge and Nerd

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 121:34


The boys are back in Hawkins.In this very special return to our roots, Kit, Andy, and Steve launch the Streaming Things Stranger Things Rewatch—a hilarious journey back to where it all began. Longtime listeners will remember: this podcast was born from our obsession with Stranger Things. Now, as we gear up for the final season, we're revisiting every single episode with fresh eyes, full hearts, and maybe even a few Chocolate Puddings.Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers kicks off the story in 1983 Hawkins, Indiana, where a young boy named Will disappears without a trace. As his friends search for him, they stumble upon a mysterious girl with a shaved head and supernatural powers.00:00:00 - Introduction:Welcome to a new episode of Streaming Things, where we dive deep into the world of streaming content!00:06:33 - Stranger Things MadLibs Word Search:Steve solicits Kit and Andy for words to create a MadLibs story.00:09:10 - Overall Thoughts:Our hosts share their initial impressions and overarching thoughts on today's movie/TV episode.00:21:08 - Scene by Scene Recap:Join us as we break down the episode or movie scene by scene.01:23:12 - Chocolate Puddings:The hosts list their top 3 moments of the episode.01:31:56 - Easter Eggos:The hosts name any easter eggs from the 80s they were able to pull from watching this episode.01:49:09 - Eleven out of 10 Performance:The hosts recognize the talent they think delivered the best performance of the episode.01:51:08 - Step Into the Nina:Steve plays clips from the podcast's original coverage for Kit and Andy to react to.01:58:03 - Stranger Things MadLibs Story Reveal:Steve reads the MadLibs story that Kit and Andy helped create.Video Version of this Episode: YouTubeFollow Us on Social MediaStreaming Things PatreonStreaming Things InstagramFollow 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.

The Reel Rejects
STRANGER THINGS Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2 REVIEW!!

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 40:21


THE ROAD TO STRANGER THINGS 5 BEGINS!!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   With Stranger Things gearing up for an EPIC series finale comprised of 8 feature-length episodes, Tara & Andrew UNITE for their First Time Watching Stranger Things Season 1 Episodes 1 & 2 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Visit https://www.liquidiv.com & use Promo Code: REJECTS to get 20% off your first order. Download the PrizePicks today at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/RE... & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! Join Tara Erickson & Andrew Gordon as they venture into the eerie town of Hawkins, Indiana, with Netflix's breakout sci-fi horror series Stranger Things. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the show blends 1980s nostalgia, supernatural intrigue, and heartfelt friendship. In Chapter One: “The Vanishing of Will Byers,” Will (Noah Schnapp) disappears after a late-night game of Dungeons & Dragons, setting off a desperate search by his friends and Joyce's frantic investigation—complete with the now-iconic wall of Christmas lights blinking Will's messages. Chapter Two: “The Weirdo on Maple Street” introduces Eleven's telekinetic powers as Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin, and Lucas shelter the mysterious girl with a shaved head and an appetite for Eggo waffles, forging an alliance to uncover the town's unsettling secrets. Don't miss our breakdown of standout moments like the boys' Ghostbusters-inspired Halloween costumes, Hopper's tense police interview with Eleven, and the chilling glimpse into the Upside Down that kicks off Hawkins' descent into darkness. Join Tara & Andrew on the Road to the Series Finale!!! Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lost Light
Stranger Things: Season 1, Episode 1

Lost Light

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 51:59


Kicking off Season 5 strong. We bring back the wrestling segment. We talk about TV shows. We take time for coffee and contemplation before we investigate Will Byers disappearance.Send us an email:⁠lostlightpod@gmail.com⁠Find all our links for social media and whatever at:⁠https://lostlightpod.github.io⁠Listen to all our TAPDECK podmates at:⁠https://solo.to/tapedeck

Money and Mental Peace - Debt-Free Degree, Easy Scholarships, Money for College, Christian College Girls
396 - Stranger Things $500 Scholarship - Are You The Show's Biggest Fan!?

Money and Mental Peace - Debt-Free Degree, Easy Scholarships, Money for College, Christian College Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 6:34


“If you could form a squad with any three Stranger Things characters from the show to face a new supernatural threat, who would you choose and why? Would you bank on Eleven's psychic prowess? Or perhaps Steve's ‘Mom' instincts, etc.?” That's the question you need to answer to earn this scholarship money! Don't wait, apply today!!! Scholarship mentioned in this episode: https://bold.org/scholarships/stranger-things-fanatic-scholarship/    Want me to find you scholarships that are specific to you? Plan a FREE Zoom call with me to discuss details - HEAD TO… calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace    Related Episodes: 223 - College is Expensive! 5 Weird Ways to Stretch Your Budget 230 - I Found Her $16,489 in Scholarships & You Could Be Next! 393 - $2500 Scholarship for Busy Moms! Details Here... Come join our Facebook Group: Christian College Girl Community  Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace YouTube → Kara's Quest Email → info@moneyandmentalpeace.com   **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!** Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it's so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don't apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I'm Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren't able to help me financially either!) During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn't find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn't know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS. But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God's direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side. ... and I'm here to walk you through this, too. If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace. **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!** Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it's so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don't apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I'm Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren't able to help me financially either!) During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn't find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn't know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS. But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God's direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side. ... and I'm here to walk you through this, too. If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace. Topics related to this episode: Stranger Things, Stranger Things season 5, stranger things season 5 release date, stranger things season 4, stranger things characters, stranger things demogorgon, stranger things funko pop, stranger things season 1, stranger things season 3, stranger things new season, stranger things season 2, Millie Bobby Brown, Eleven, Finn Wolfard, Mike Wheeler, Joyce Byers, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Jim Hopper, Dustin Henderson, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Lucas Sinclair, Natalia Dyer, Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton, Jonathan Byers, Joe Keery, Steve Harrington, Noah Schnapp, Will Byers, Sadie Sink, Max Mayfield, Joseph Quinn, Eddie Munson

Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast
Stranger Things Day 2024 Recap | Part 1

Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 50:12


To celebrate ⁠Stranger Things Day⁠ and commemorate the 41st anniversary of the day ⁠Will Byers⁠ went missing Ashley and Jasmin are joined by Meghan from the Skull Rock Broadcast to talk about the newly released episode titles for Stranger Things Season 5! Follow & listen to the Skull Rock Broadcast You can listen to the Skull Rock Broadcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcasting platforms. Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠ Follow us on: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Discord⁠ Follow Jasmin on: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠Tumblr ⁠| ⁠TikTok⁠ Follow Ashley on: Instagram ⁠Enjoy our ST Fanfic "Stranger Years: College" on Ao3⁠ Have an episode suggestion or a theory you would like to share or hear us discuss? Email us at hamradiomedia@gmail.com Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast is proudly presented by Ham Radio Media

Movie Trivia Schmoedown
NEW STAR WARS TRILOGY IN THE WORKS? KINBERG DEVELOPING?

Movie Trivia Schmoedown

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 142:57


BREAKING NEWS! Could we be getting a new Star Wars trilogy? Rumor has it that Simon Kinberg is developing a fresh trilogy that could be the next big step for the galaxy far, far away! Star Wars Episode 10 might be closer than we think, and this could mean big things for Lucasfilm, Disney Star Wars, and all of us fans. With Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and possibly Kathleen Kennedy involved, could we finally see the return of Rey training the new Jedi Order or even an appearance by Grogu? We'll dive into all the latest Star Wars leaks, Star Wars news, and discuss if this is truly "the way." And it's not just Star Wars—we're also breaking down the latest Stranger Things news! The final season of the Netflix phenomenon returns in 2025, and the recently released episode titles might just hint at what's to come. Is this the end for Eleven, Will Byers, and the gang? Plus, we'll be covering news about Dune Part 2 in its Oscar race, the delay of Mickey 17, and early reviews for Red One. Join Kristian, Steph, and ROCHA as we break down all this and more on today's episode! #StarWars  #Lucasfilm #NewStarWarsFilm #KathleenKennedyStarWars  #StrangerThings5 #Netflix #StrangerThingsSeason5Update #DufferBrothers #Dune2 #Mickey17 #RedOne #TheRock #Movies OUR SPONSORS:  VILLA: VILLA: Try VIIA! https://bit.ly/viiakristianharloff and use code KRISTIAN! THE PERFECT JEAN: : F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code BIGTHING15 at http://www.theperfectjean.nyc/BIGTHING15  #theperfectjeanpod AG1: Every week of November, AG1 will be running a special Black Friday offer for a free gift with your first subscription, in addition to the Welcome Kit with Vitamin D3+K2. So make sure to check out http://www.DrinkAG1.com/BIGTHING to see what gift you can get this week!  BETTERHELP: ● Visit http://www.BetterHelp.com/BIGTHING today to get 10% off your first month.

Stranger Still: A Stranger Things Re-Watch
Stranger Things Day '24 | Chapter Titles

Stranger Still: A Stranger Things Re-Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 41:12


41 years ago Will Byers vanished! Miles & Kathleen spend a surprising amount of time talking about the newly revealed titles and confirmed time jump. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook @strangerstill 22. Subscribe to our podcast feeds. It's never a bad time for a RE-WATCH! Check out our feed for episode by episode reviews and our character by character episodes. We are a friendly podcast that digs into WHY we love Stranger Things.

Starcourt Study Hall: A Stranger Things Podcast
S5 E108: Back to Montauk: A Stranger Things Day Special

Starcourt Study Hall: A Stranger Things Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 72:11


Happy Stranger Things Day! We've decided to take it all the way back to the beginning and break down the concept and Pilot for Montauk - the original concept that became Stranger Things. This week, Amanda gives us an enhanced re-watch of The Vanishing of Will Byers, including lots of tidbits from Montauk along the way. Stay Strange.

Money and Mental Peace - Debt-Free Degree, Easy Scholarships, Money for College, Christian College Girls

“If you could form a squad with any three Stranger Things characters from the show to face a new supernatural threat, who would you choose and why? Would you bank on Eleven's psychic prowess? Or perhaps Steve's ‘Mom' instincts, etc.?” That's the question you need to answer to earn this scholarship money! Don't wait, apply today!!! Scholarship mentioned in this episode: https://bold.org/scholarships/stranger-things-fanatic-scholarship/ FLASH SALE! Do you not know where to start with scholarships? Can't find any you're specifically qualified for? Don't want to waste time and energy on ones you aren't eligible for? Go to my calendly and enter the code “BACKTOSCHOOL” before midnight this coming Saturday, August 31, 2024, to be eligible for the free zoom call plus $75 off of my scholarship finding services! HEAD TO… calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace And enter the code “BACKTOSCHOOL.”   Related Episodes: 223 - College is Expensive! 5 Weird Ways to Stretch Your Budget 211 - Earn This $1989 Scholarship if You Love Taylor Swift! 230 - I Found Her $16,489 in Scholarships & You Could Be Next!   Come join our Facebook Group: Christian College Girls Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace YouTube → Kara's Quest Email → info@moneyandmentalpeace.com   **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!**   Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it's so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don't apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money?   Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free!   Hey! I'm Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren't able to help me financially either!)   During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn't find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn't know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS.   But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God's direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side.   ... and I'm here to walk you through this, too.   If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you!   So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.   Topics related to this episode: Stranger Things, Stranger Things season 5, stranger things season 5 release date, stranger things season 4, stranger things characters, stranger things demogorgon, stranger things funko pop, stranger things season 1, stranger things season 3, stranger things new season, stranger things season 2, Millie Bobby Brown, Eleven, Finn Wolfard, Mike Wheeler, Joyce Byers, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Jim Hopper, Dustin Henderson, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Lucas Sinclair, Natalia Dyer, Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton, Jonathan Byers, Joe Keery, Steve Harrington, Noah Schnapp, Will Byers, Sadie Sink, Max Mayfield, Joseph Quinn, Eddie Munson

Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast
ST5 Filming Updates - Bonus Ep. 4

Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 77:46


In this bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin break down weeks 7 - 11 of filming for ST5 where we got our first look at Will Byers and Jim Hopper! We talk about Will's new look and what the cold open might have in store for him. We also discuss what flashbacks we might get this season, what Sadie and Caleb have been up to, and what's in the on set hang out room! BTS Photos S5 Weeks 7 & 8: https://bit.ly/3wT9G8C  Video of Caleb & Sadie: https://bit.ly/3IAZJPW  Steve's Car & Remote Radio Manual: https://bit.ly/49z69dE  Wheeler House Photos: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/  504 Clapperboard Photo: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/  Millie BTS Video: https://bit.ly/3wQdgQW  Finn Wolfhard Interview: https://bit.ly/3wYOtdu  BTS Photos S5 Weeks 9 & 10: https://bit.ly/3IClr69  Will Byers Photos: https://bit.ly/3VtAx5u  Castle Byers Theory: https://bit.ly/3vtHngF ⁠Our new website is live! Check it out here!⁠⁠ Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: ⁠⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠⁠ Follow us on: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠ Follow Jasmin on: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Tumblr ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Enjoy our ST Fanfic "Stranger Years: College" on Ao3⁠⁠ Have an episode suggestion or a theory you would like to share or hear us discuss? Email us at hamradiomedia@gmail.com Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast is proudly presented by Ham Radio Media. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hamradiopodcast/message

Monday Morning Critic Podcast
(Episode 450) "Stranger Things" Actor: Joe Chrest. (Ted Wheeler).

Monday Morning Critic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 79:28


Episode 450."Stranger Things"Actor: Ted Chrest.Actor Ted Chrest joins me to talk "Stranger Things" and some of his other amazing credits. Ted is a United States Veteran (Air Force), Marshall University Graduate (BFA) and an LSU Graduate (MFA).Some of the things we discuss...1. Filming Season 5 and did I guess a plot point? Vecna has plans for Nancy.2.  The fact that Stranger Things fans are the absolute best fan base.3. Why Ted Wheeler is so polarizing. Either fans love him or hate him.4. Ted Wheeler is a better Dad than people give him credit for.5. Ted definitely married out of his league with Karen Wheeler.6. Ted's parenting style.7. Ted loves Chicken, his newspaper and sleep.8. How Ted came so close to having his marriage fall apart (Billy Hargrove).9. Nancy missing, Mike missing, Will Byers missing, "I'm sure everyone's fine"10. Ted is every 80's dad.11. Joe gets emotional talking about his favorite Stranger Things moment.12. The Duffer Brothers.This and so much more. Joe's career goes so much deeper than Stranger Things, but he is so grateful and appreciative to be a part of Stranger Things. Joe is a great actor and solid human being. I loved this interview.#strangerthings #strangerthings4 #strangerthings5 #milliebobbybrown #gatenmattarazzo #nataliadyer #finnwolfhard #calebmclaughlin https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic

Stranger Still: A Stranger Things Re-Watch

Happy Stranger Things Day! Our 10th character- the Castle Byers hiding, now memory providing, Mike and Eleven confiding, should he stay or should he go now? It's Will Byers! Our 2023 re-watch of Stranger Things is a character-by-character series in which we follow the journey of eleven of the main characters through seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4. New episode every 3 weeks upon the long road to Season 5.

Teen Girl Talk
StrangerThings(Season1Episodes1-4): Joyce Byers will tear the Upside Down apart with her bare hands

Teen Girl Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 63:40


On this week's episode, we're heading to Hawkins, Indiana to deal with the disappearance of Will Byers. Also on this episode, Suesie contemplates a world where old men have guns in handbags. Frank calls out Suesie's movie plans. Intro and outro is Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill. We have shirts! Find them here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/teen-girl-talk-podcast Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes E-mail: realteengirltalk@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teengirltalk/ Twitter: @TeenGirlTalk3 I Hope I Can Make It Through: https://ihopeicanmakeitthrough.podbean.com/ Suesie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susieboboozy/ Frank's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siriwouldchallenge/ Frank's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJcUttxP0ujvc6HXBz-4kIwThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5437764/advertisement

Film Bros! Podcast
Ep 162 Stranger Things 5 focusing more on Will? David Harbour talks Creature Commandos, Sydney Sweeney in spider-woman and more

Film Bros! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 63:08


In this episode the FilmBros discuss Stranger Things writers focusing more on Will Byers in Season 5, David Harbour talks Creature Commandos, Talk to me sequel greenlit, Disney Plus and Hulu price hike and more Support the show

Weird Religion
033 THE NOSTALGIA (Stranger Things, Cold War, child abductions) [AUGUST 2019]

Weird Religion

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 33:37


Rebroadcasting because we are jonesing for a new season of Stranger Things. Monsters, the 1980s, neon clothes, loaded memories of teenage drama, and a time when malls ruled supreme over the lives of adolescents. We talk about the Cold War and the child abduction fear craze in the 1980s and wonder: Why are we looking back on this era with fondness, exactly? UPDATED SHOW NOTEStranger Things Season 5 (the final season) updates: https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/stranger-things/season-5-release-date-cast-plot-trailer/ (Terminator legend Linda Hamilton joins the cast in an undisclosed role; production suspended currently due to strike; was scheduled to begin filming in June 2023; S5E1 titled “The Crawl”; S5 storyline will take place entirely in Hawkins, with Will Byers as the main focus…)

This Week In Fandom History
July 15, 2016: Stranger Things Premieres

This Week In Fandom History

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 80:38


Those are our blorbos and they're crazy! This week, Emily and V take a trip to Hawkins, Indiana, and reminisce about the massive impact that Netflix's Stranger Things has had on the fandomsphere. (Is the Fandomsphere its own realm like the Upside-Down? Discuss.) From Mileven versus Byler to Steddie versus Hellcheer and Ronance versus -- well, no one's really against Ronance, Stranger Things exploded the shipping universe and takes fandometrics by storm week after week. And, of course, this show gave fandom potentially the most universal wet pathetic little meow-meow since Bucky Barnes: Eddie Munson. Do you Stranger Things? Are you a member of the Scoops Troop?

Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast
Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 1 Episodes

Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 49:02


Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at the Top 3 (counter-intuitive, sure) episodes of Stranger Things Season One. From 'The Vanishing of Will Byers' straight through to 'The Upside Down', we each reveal our thoughts and then launch into listener emails! Plus, Sophie writes in with five more trivia stumpers for us. Join us!

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Behind The Scenes
Stranger Things 4 Vol 2: Every Ending Has a Beginning (Part 2)

Behind The Scenes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 46:19


This week, Princess and Tessa complete their Stranger Things 4 conversation, a bittersweet ending to our current Stranger Era. They play a spicy game of kiss/marry/kill, make mixtapes for all of our beloved children, and discuss all of their juicy theories for the series finale.!!SPOILER WARNING!! for episodes 8 and 9 of Stranger Things 4!

Behind The Scenes
Stranger Things 4 Vol 2: Every Ending Has a Beginning

Behind The Scenes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 36:54 Very Popular


Grab your kleenex and your mixtapes, because this week, Princess and Tessa are talking Stranger Things 4, Volume 2. They'll get into THAT PART (you know the one), Vecna and El's prom date, and who should be on the Mount Rushmore of the Stranger Things universe. A big ol' !!SPOILER WARNING!! for episodes 8 and 9 of Stranger Things 4. If you haven't watched them yet, we'll be here when you get back.

Just The Nobody's
Episode 31: Stranger Things, Ms.Marvel! 6 Year old killer! AI Models Theory!

Just The Nobody's

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 24:18


In this episode Daniel talks about some of the craziest Stranger Things Volume 2 theories about how fan favorite character, Eddie Munson might make the big sacrifice and also how Will Byers might become the traitor of the group. Daniel also talks about one of the worst serial killers ever, Genene Jones. Ryan talks about a crazy story about a 30 year old woman that disguised herself as a 6 year old child and terrorized a family. Ryan also talks about a serial killer that was let onto a dating show and he also talks about a weapon that was created that can make you lose your memory!

kPod - The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show
Kellie's Showbiz Top 5- The MTV Awards

kPod - The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 14:11


“Top Gun: Maverick” is still flying high… The MTV Awards… Everyone forgot Will Byers' Birthday… ‘This Is Us' update… and Michael B. Jordan & Lori Harvey split

Behind The Scenes
Stranger Things 4 Vol 1: Where Are They Now? (Part 2)

Behind The Scenes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 34:25


Your podcast feed didn't deceive you, this is in fact part two of Tessa and Princess' conversation all about Stranger Things 4, Vol 1! !!SPOILER WARNING FOR EPISODE 7!!In this episode, Tessa and Princess go over all of their WTF moments they had while watching the finale of Stranger Things 4 Vol 1. They get into the nitty gritty of Eleven's storyline, what the heck is going on in Russia, and their theories for Volume 2 and beyond.