The Stranger Things Podcast
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Hosted by Addi and Darrell, The Stranger Things Podcast is a fun and insightful look into the upside down world of Stranger Things. Each episode includes meme of the week, news and rumors, quote of the week, episode discussion, and more. Send in your thoughts about each episode to 304-837-2278!
Épisodes 104
TSTP 103- Count to Five
Is the only thing standing between Hawkins and an army of Upside Down monsters a twelve-year-old's ability to take a breath? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "Count to Five," the season 2 finale of …
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Is the only thing standing between Hawkins and an army of Upside Down monsters a twelve-year-old's ability to take a breath? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "Count to Five," the season 2 finale of Tales From '85, where the Golem has Mike, Daniel's fear-powered gate is nearly open, and the H.I.C. has to out-think a monster they can't overpower. We dig into Dustin's plan to cut off Daniel's energy supply by splitting the party. We debate which of us has created the better team names, but one team uses the Hate Sprites' love of that dusty "love potion" mist to lure them away, another burns the glowing flowers all over town, and El takes on the Golem alone. We also cover Charlie's discovery in the mines, LuMax's showdown with Jeff and his bullies at the bridge, and Dustin, Will, Charlie, and Nikki's last-second escape ahead of the gas explosion.
Then comes the moment the whole season has been building toward and the inspiration for the episode title: Mike remembering Nancy's advice and counting to five to take his power back from the fear that's feeding the Golem. We talk about how that moment pays off Nancy's lesson from earlier in the season, what it means for Mike's own fear of failure, and the fight that finally brings Daniel down. We also discuss the answer to the Bloodaxe Bill mystery and how the gang clears the Dandridge name. After the battle, we talk about the quick epilogue: Nikki's mom landing a job at Hawkins High so the Baxters can stay, and Mike finally asking El to be his girlfriend. We also share our thoughts on the season as a whole, what worked, what didn't, and where Tales From '85 could go next.
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TSTP 102- The Golem
Can you feel sorry for the monster that's trying to destroy your town? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Golem," the episode where the H.I.C. learns who is behind the hauntings and hate sprites …
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Can you feel sorry for the monster that's trying to destroy your town? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Golem," the episode where the H.I.C. learns who is behind the hauntings and hate sprites. El's vision reveals that the Lich is Daniel, Nikki's mom's ex. His body is trapped in the Upside Down, but his mind is reaching into Hawkins through his serum and the plants he controls, including the army of "evil Pinocchios." We dig into the gang's argument over whether he deserves any sympathy, which includes a Darth Vader debate, and the decision to split the party and hunt him down. We also cover Dustin and Lucas getting caught climbing out of the sewer by Mr. Mackie, and the near-miss of the gang poking around gas-filled mine tunnels.
Then everything goes sideways. We talk through Nikki's attempt to talk Daniel down, how close it seemed to be working, and the horror when he snaps and unleashes the Golem. We cover El's fight to buy her friends time, and the cliffhanger that leaves Mike and El in serious danger. We also share our theories on what will happen in the season finale in the next episode. Whether you're Team Redeem Daniel or Team Take Him Down, this episode has plenty to unpack. Let's face the Golem!
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TSTP 101- The Lich
What if the ghost haunting Hawkins was never a ghost at all? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Lich," the episode where the H.I.C. finally learns what they're up against. After a wild chase with …
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What if the ghost haunting Hawkins was never a ghost at all? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Lich," the episode where the H.I.C. finally learns what they're up against. After a wild chase with Dustin and Charlie, the gang realizes the Wraith Hound can't survive without the glowing flowers. It turns out to be made of pollen, which is why it evaporates when it's led away from them. That means the thing "haunting" the town is a Lich, a creature that harvests fear and stores its power in a hidden lair. We cover Dustin's camera trick for tracking the Hate Sprites' pollen trails, the trip to Daniel's old lab, and the horror of the wooden golems and the eggs waiting nearby. We also talk through the cliffhanger, when El searches the Lich's mind and makes the discovery that the Lich is Daniel.
Beyond the monster mystery, this episode has real heart. We talk about El's heartbreaking moment of feeling "useless" and her fear that her friends only keep her around because she can fight for them, plus the reassurance she gets from Mike. We also dig into Nikki's announcement that this may be her last mission with the H.I.C. as her family's money struggles force her to get a job, and Will's attempt to comfort her. Whether you saw the twist with Daniel coming or it caught you completely off guard, this episode gives us plenty to unpack. Let's hunt the Lich!
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TSTP 100- Split the Party
What's scarier than a ghost dog you can't see, can't outrun, and can't hurt? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "Split the Party," the episode where the H.I.C. gets scattered into smaller groups, each …
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What's scarier than a ghost dog you can't see, can't outrun, and can't hurt? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "Split the Party," the episode where the H.I.C. gets scattered into smaller groups, each running for their lives from the creature they've nicknamed the Wraith Hound. We dig into El's refusal to keep running, even though her powers don't work on it. We also cover Nikki and Will's escape through the "garden of evil," where Will's energy starts fading fast, and Dustin and Charlie's unlikely team-up, with Dustin betting everything on his camcorder. Along the way, Max and Lucas hash out their WWE argument, and Lucas promises to make it up to her.
Then comes Mike's big theory about what's powering those glowing flowers, and it ties the Hate Sprites, the ghost, and the drained energy together. We break down Nancy's "count to five" advice on facing fear, the Hate Sprites collecting glowing pollen like bees, and the standoff with Jeff and his crew. We share our theories on where all that stolen energy is going and whether the gang can stop the ghost without feeding it more fear. Whether you think the flowers are the real villain or you're still holding out for a ghostly twist, this episode gives us plenty to dig into. Let's split the party!
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TSTP 99- The Séance
What happens when you try to be polite to an angry ghost? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Séance," the Valentine's Day episode where the H.I.C. decides the best way to celebrate the holiday of …
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What happens when you try to be polite to an angry ghost? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Séance," the Valentine's Day episode where the H.I.C. decides the best way to celebrate the holiday of love is to summon Bloodaxe Bill's vengeful spirit. We dig into Mike and Nancy's heart-to-heart about finally asking El to be his girlfriend, the trip to Madam Ortiz's occult shop for proper séance instructions, and the ominous warning that contacting Bloodaxe Bill is basically "inviting death." We also cover Charlie Dandridge crashing the séance as the ghost's direct descendant, demanding a say in confronting his own family's curse, and Mike and El's sweet, low-key Valentine's Day exchange amid all the chaos.
We also dive into the séance itself—the protective circle, the planchette, and that chilling moment when contact is actually made—followed by the ghost's violent reaction. Beyond the supernatural scares, we discuss Nikki and her mom Anna's conversation about money and share our theories on what this all means for breaking the curse once and for all. Whether you're rooting for Mike and El's relationship or still trying to figure out what happened to poor Uncle Ernie, this episode has plenty for us to unpack. Let's get into the séance!
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TSTP 98- The Curse of Bloodaxe Bill
A ghostly figure, a skeleton buried in the mine, and a century-old legend of a silver-mad monster collide as the H.I.C. digs into Hawkins' darkest piece of town history. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break …
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A ghostly figure, a skeleton buried in the mine, and a century-old legend of a silver-mad monster collide as the H.I.C. digs into Hawkins' darkest piece of town history. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down the third episode of the season, "The Curse of Bloodaxe Bill." We talk through the gang's visit to Arthur, a descendant of the Dandridge family, who reveals a shocking twist: Bloodaxe Bill wasn't the villain history remembers him as. He was murdered, and "history is written by the victors." We dig into what this means for Charlie and break down that terrifying moment when the ghost makes its first appearance to El, Max, and Nikki, sending Max and El running for their lives.
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TSTP 97- The Mine
After Charlie's terrifying encounter with something in the woods, Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Will set out on what starts as a school history project filming a mockumentary about town founder Samuel Hawkins, but …
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After Charlie's terrifying encounter with something in the woods, Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Will set out on what starts as a school history project filming a mockumentary about town founder Samuel Hawkins, but quickly turns into a full-blown H.I.C. investigation. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Mine," diving into the boys' trip into the abandoned silver mine tied to the 1892 explosion caused by the legendary Bloodaxe Bill, and the unsettling discovery that someone (or something) broke OUT of the boarded-up mine rather than in. We talk through Mike's buried fear of ghosts stemming from a childhood Poltergeist screening, the group's skepticism toward Charlie's ghost story, and that terrifying cliffhanger when Mike falls into the mine and encounters a growling, screeching creature in the dark.
We also cover the girls' side plot as Nikki and Max launch a Valentine's Day flower-selling hustle to cover Nikki's busted amp. From dodging Lunch Lady Phyllis and her cockroach accusations, to the chaos that erupts when demomoths infest the school kitchen, this subplot takes a dark turn fast. We share our theories on what these creatures actually are, how they connect to the flowers, and what Mike's history of ghost-related trauma might mean for the season's bigger mystery. Whether you're Team "ghosts are real" or Team "it's definitely Upside Down business," this episode has plenty to talk about!
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TSTP 96- A Haunting in Hawkins
A petty robbery at the Palace Arcade, a missing town delinquent and a field of eerie bioluminescent flowers blooming in the dead of winter. Something is definitely haunting Hawkins again. Join us as we kick off …
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A petty robbery at the Palace Arcade, a missing town delinquent and a field of eerie bioluminescent flowers blooming in the dead of winter. Something is definitely haunting Hawkins again. Join us as we kick off coverage of Season 2 of Tales From '85, diving into the premiere episode set during a Valentine's Day-themed February 1985. We discuss the mysterious disappearance of Charlie Dandridge that kicks off this season's central mystery, dig into those glowing blue flowers appearing all over town, teased at the end of Season 1, and what they might mean for a new supernatural threat brewing beneath Hawkins.
We also explore how this season ties back to Hawkins' founding history and discuss what unfinished business from Season 1 might resurface. Whether you're new to this animated corner of the Stranger Things universe or you've been following the HIC's adventures from the start, this breakdown sets the stage for a season full of new monsters and old secrets. Let's dive into Hawkins' latest haunting!
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TSTP 95- The Countdown
The season finale is here and every thread we've been following finally snaps tight and the characters stop thinking about clues and start thinking about survival. Darrell and Addi walk through how the group …
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The season finale is here and every thread we've been following finally snaps tight and the characters stop thinking about clues and start thinking about survival. Darrell and Addi walk through how the group rallies to take the fight where it matters most, pushing past exhaustion and fear to stop the next phase of Horde Prime. They also discuss the episode's most brutal emotional turns with Dan, the Baxters, and the core group of kids.
This finale did not disappoint, and by the end it sets up an epic clash between the remaining survivors and Horde Prime. With time running out, the party pulls together in that classic Stranger Things way, leaning on friendship, hard choices, and the kind of bravery that only shows up when there is no safe option left. Darrell and Addi break down every exciting moment, musical queue, the emotional epilogue, and of course, the tease for season 2!
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TSTP 94- The Suspect
A new piece of the puzzle lands in the Hawkins Investigators Club's hands, and the team fractures into three directions with one goal in mind: find something that explains what is happening in Hawkins before …
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A new piece of the puzzle lands in the Hawkins Investigators Club's hands, and the team fractures into three directions with one goal in mind: find something that explains what is happening in Hawkins before the next escalation turns into a full disaster. On one track, Mike, El, and Nikki end up under Mrs. Baxter's guidance as a set of unsettling encounters forces them to trust each other in real time, with more than one threat closing in at once. On another, Will and Max circle back around the Baxter house, hunting for details that feel small until they suddenly do not, all while Dustin and Lucas push deeper into a creepy, off-limits greenhouse that feels connected to something bigger than any "ordinary" mystery.
By the end of the chapter, the hunt stops being theoretical and starts becoming personal. Darrell and Addi tease the moment when the clues turn into confrontation, when the people trying to uncover the truth collide with the person protecting it, and when the greenhouse secret stops being a theory and becomes a problem they cannot outrun. Meanwhile, El's situation takes a sharp turn as the monster storyline reaches a point where "suspect" feels less like a label and more like a countdown. Tune in for Darrell and Addi's breakdown of the episode's smartest misdirections, the character dynamics under pressure, and what this chapter sets up for the next wave of trouble in Tales from '85.
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TSTP 93- The Party
Two terrifying creatures just crashed Dustin's solo run to the Food Mart, Eleven goes out on a limb to save him, and the gang goes underground to celebrate Nikki's birthday. In "The Party" (Chapter Eight) …
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Two terrifying creatures just crashed Dustin's solo run to the Food Mart, Eleven goes out on a limb to save him, and the gang goes underground to celebrate Nikki's birthday. In "The Party" (Chapter Eight), Darrell and Addi break down a pivotal episode that splits the tension right down the middle, balancing genuine warmth and celebration with full-on creature horror. The Hawkins Investigators Club gears up for big confontation underground and a birthday celebration that doubles as a true initiation into the group for Nikki. Your hosts dig into all these storylines, unpacking how the show manages to make you feel the joy of the party and dread over the reveal on who the queen of the creatures might actually be (or is it a misdirection??).
It's the moment the show has been building toward since the first episode, and Darrell and Addi give it the full breakdown it deserves. From the emotional weight of Nikki finally and officially becoming part of The Party, to the chaos unfolding at the Food Mart and the sewers, this episode fires on all cylinders.
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TSTP 92- Enter the Storm
A blizzard has swallowed Hawkins whole, and the gang is more fractured and in more danger than ever before. In "Enter the Storm" (Chapter Seven), Darrell and Addi break down one of the season's most intense and …
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A blizzard has swallowed Hawkins whole, and the gang is more fractured and in more danger than ever before. In "Enter the Storm" (Chapter Seven), Darrell and Addi break down one of the season's most intense and emotionally charged episodes yet, as Lucas and Max are on the move, braving the storm to reach higher ground and get a Code Red out to the rest of the team — all while the threat from the Upside Down closes in. Meanwhile, on the other side of Hawkins, Will, Mike, and Nikki find themselves completely snowed in at school, and the tension between Mike and Will over Nikki's place in the group is still simmering just beneath the surface. But the cold outside is the least of anyone's worries because El senses something lurking inside the school.
Darrell and Addi unpack the creeping dread of what it means when Eleven's instincts kick in and what she picks up on while trapped in the school with Mike, Will, and Nikki. The episode masterfully uses the blizzard as both a physical barrier and a storytelling device, trapping characters in tight spaces with rising fears and unresolved conflict. Tune in as your hosts break down the episode's standout moments, debate what El's warning could mean for the group, and tease what this perfectly crafted slow-burn setup might be building toward in the episodes to come. PLUS, a special guest joins in for our feedback segment!
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TSTP 91- A Storm is Coming
A blizzard is rolling into Hawkins, and the cold outside is the least of everyone's problems. Chapter Six of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 opens with a chilling flashback to November 1984, right on the heels …
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A blizzard is rolling into Hawkins, and the cold outside is the least of everyone's problems. Chapter Six of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 opens with a chilling flashback to November 1984, right on the heels of the original series' second season, before snapping back to a winter that is quickly getting out of hand. The gang is scattered and the stakes are multiplying fast: Dustin heads off on a solo side quest, Max and Lucas find themselves pulled toward a desperate cry for help, and a bold move by one of the crew lands Will, Mike, and Nikki in detention. Outside the school walls, scientists are quietly experimenting on the remnants of the Upside Down vines in a secret lab, injecting them with something that almost certainly should not exist.
In this episode, Darrell and Addi dig into everything Chapter Six is juggling. They break down the November '84 flashback and what it reveals about where these characters have been, explore how the split storylines keep the episode moving even as the blizzard locks Hawkins down, and get into the detention subplot and the bold choice that triggered it. We also unpack the secret lab thread, what the vine experiments mean for the mythology of Tales From '85, and how this episode feels like the season shifting into a higher gear. Plus, as always, we share your thoughts! Listener feedback was great for this episode and we had a blast interacting with you all!
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TSTP 90- The Weekly Watcher
A secret photo, a tabloid newspaper, and an unknown monster lurking beneath Hawkins. This week's episode of Tales from '85 is packed with tension, teamwork, and an settling final reveal. In "The Weekly Watcher" …
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A secret photo, a tabloid newspaper, and an unknown monster lurking beneath Hawkins. This week's episode of Tales from '85 is packed with tension, teamwork, and an settling final reveal. In "The Weekly Watcher" (Chapter Five), Darrell and Addi break down one of the season's funnest episodes yet, where the Hawkins Investigators Club finds themselves in a race against the press after a polaroid photo of one of their Upside Down encounters lands in the hands of a tabloid editor. With Keith having already handed off Dustin's snapshot to The Weekly Watcher, the gang — with a crucial assist from Nancy — must launch a full-on newspaper office infiltration to keep Hawkins' paranormal secrets under wraps. Darrell and Addi dive deep into the episode's standout moments, including Eleven's storm-conjuring save that pulls Lucas out of an impossible corner, and the satisfying (but short-lived) sense of relief when Dustin destroys the photo for good.
But it wouldn't be Stranger Things without a twist that changes everything. Darrell and Addi also dig into the emotional undercurrents running through the episode, namely the ongoing tension around Nikki's place in the group and what it means for the gang's dynamic going forward. And just when you think the crisis has been handled? The episode's closing moment pulls the rug out entirely, revealing that the so-called "snake monster" featured in The Weekly Watcher is not tabloid fiction at all. It's a very real creature from the Upside Down, and it has Jeff. Tune in as your hosts unpack all of it, including what this cliffhanger could mean for the rest of the season.
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TSTP 89- The Confession
Secrets have a short shelf life in Hawkins, and Chapter Four of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 puts that truth front and center. A rattled Mike decides it is time to come clean to Hopper, setting off a chain …
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Secrets have a short shelf life in Hawkins, and Chapter Four of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 puts that truth front and center. A rattled Mike decides it is time to come clean to Hopper, setting off a chain of events that builds into a tense, action-packed race against something monstrous. Meanwhile, Dustin pulls Steve into the Hawkins Investigators Club, Nikki welcomes Will into her world with a trip to the mosh pit, and Lucas and Max carve out a moment of normalcy at the arcade. It is a quieter setup that explodes into anything but quiet by the time Dustin and Steve are incinerating monsters to keep the confession from spiraling into disaster.
In this episode, Darrell and Addi break down everything Chapter Four brings to the table. They dig into Mike's decision to go to Hopper, what it means for the group's secrecy going forward, and the quiet tension that makes the episode's payoff hit so hard. They also get into Steve's long-overdue entry into the H.I.C., what his dynamic with Dustin adds to the animated series, and how Nikki and Will's mosh pit moment continues to build her place in the gang. Plus, Darrell and Addi weigh in on how "The Confession" balances humor, heart, and genuine stakes, and what this episode sets up as Tales From '85 heads into its second half.
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TSTP 88- Evolution
Something is changing in Hawkins, and the gang is starting to realize the threat they are facing is bigger than anything they have dealt with before. Chapter Three of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 …
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Something is changing in Hawkins, and the gang is starting to realize the threat they are facing is bigger than anything they have dealt with before. Chapter Three of Stranger Things: Tales From '85, "Evolution," picks up the pace in a big way, as Nikki's mysterious past begins to come into focus and the dangers lurking around Hawkins start to evolve into something far more unsettling. The Hawkins Investigators Club is put to the test as the stakes climb higher, and what started as strange occurrences around town is quickly revealing itself to be something deeply connected to the Upside Down.
In this episode, Darrell and Addi dig into everything "Evolution" throws at the audience. They break down the growing revelations around Nikki and what her relationship with Will, explore how the show is deepening its mythology while keeping that signature Stranger Things heart, and talk through the crew's evolving dynamic as trust is tested and the pressure mounts. They also weigh in on how "Evolution" raises the emotional stakes alongside the supernatural ones, and have a great time exploring all the great listener feedback!
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TSTP 87- Bad Harvest
Hawkins, Indiana has a way of turning even the most ordinary things sinister, and this time, the darkness is taking root at a farm. Picking up right where the premiere left off, Chapter Two of Stranger Things …
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Hawkins, Indiana has a way of turning even the most ordinary things sinister, and this time, the darkness is taking root at a farm. Picking up right where the premiere left off, Chapter Two of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 wastes no time pulling the gang back into trouble. Nikki officially joins the crew and gets swept into the newly formed Hawkins Investigators Club, but what starts as an exciting new chapter for the group quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. Strange occurrences are shaking up the local farm and threatening to derail the whole Winter Festival, and Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Max, Will, and Lucas are right in the middle of it.
In this episode, Darrell and Addi break down everything Chapter Two has to offer. They dig into Nikki's full introduction to the party, what her addition means for the group's dynamics, and how the Hawkins Investigators Club is already taking shape as a fun new element of the spinoff. They also get into the creeping agricultural horror at the center of this episode, the Winter Festival as a backdrop for chaos, and how the show is building its threat episode by episode. Plus, Darrell and Addi weigh in on the pacing, the animation, and what the escalating strangeness might be setting up for the rest of the season. PLUS we share tons of great listener contributions in our feedback segment!
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TSTP 86- Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid
Hawkins, Indiana never stays quiet for long, and in the dead of winter 1985, it's already getting weird again. Darrell and Addi are diving headfirst into Stranger Things: Tales From '85, the brand-new animated …
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Hawkins, Indiana never stays quiet for long, and in the dead of winter 1985, it's already getting weird again. Darrell and Addi are diving headfirst into Stranger Things: Tales From '85, the brand-new animated spinoff from the Duffer Brothers and showrunner Eric Robles, set between the events of Seasons 2 and 3 of the original series. In this premiere episode, the gang's innocent plan to shovel snow for some extra cash gets derailed fast when a surprising new threat rears its head, and a mysterious cool new kid steps into the picture, pulling Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Max, Will, and Lucas closer to something they probably should have been running from.
In this episode, Darrell and Addi break down everything that makes this animated premiere tick. They start with the chilling cold open that wastes no time pulling you back into the eerie atmosphere of Hawkins, then move into the fresh voice cast stepping into iconic roles (Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, Luca Diaz as Mike, Braxton Quinney as Dustin, and more). They dig into what it means to revisit these beloved characters as younger versions of themselves, unpack the interdimensional threat already bubbling beneath the surface of this snowbound small town, and weigh in on the spinoff's tone, animation style, and whether Tales From '85 captures the magic of the original. Plus, who exactly is this new kid, and what are they really doing in Hawkins?
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TSTP 85- Stranger Things In Review
The final chapter of Stranger Things has closed, and the Hawkins crew is gone but not forgotten. After years of covering every twist, monster, and Upside Down revelation, we're gathering with listeners who've …
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The final chapter of Stranger Things has closed, and the Hawkins crew is gone but not forgotten. After years of covering every twist, monster, and Upside Down revelation, we're gathering with listeners who've been on this journey from the beginning to dissect what worked, what didn't, and what it all meant. From the emotional gut punches to the unresolved mysteries, we're leaving no stone unturned as we not only examine the series finale and final season that everyone's been debating since it dropped, but all the seasons and moments that led us there.
Our roundtable dives deep into character arcs that soared and ones that stumbled, the mythology that captivated us, and whether the Duffer Brothers stuck the landing. We discuss standout moments that defined the series, compare seasons, and debate the show's ultimate legacy in the television landscape. Whether you loved the ending or wished for something different, this conversation celebrates everything Stranger Things gave us while honestly examining its final bow. Join us for laughs, hot takes, and a proper farewell to Hawkins, Indiana.
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TSTP 84- One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5
The Stranger Things era is officially over, but "One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5" documentary gives us one final glimpse into the magic behind the final season. Join hosts Darrell and Addi …
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The Stranger Things era is officially over, but "One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5" documentary gives us one final glimpse into the magic behind the final season. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we dive deep into this intimate Netflix special that pulls back the curtain on the production. We break down the emotional interviews with the Duffer Brothers, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and the rest of the cast and crew, exploring the challenges of wrapping up a nine-year saga, the heartfelt farewells on set, and the creative decisions that shaped "The Rightside Up." From never-before-seen footage of table reads and the final filming days to insights from costume designer Amy Parris and production designer Chris Trujillo on recreating 1980s Hawkins one last time, this doc is a love letter to the "joy of the adventure" that made the show iconic.
But beyond the production stories, we share our thoughts on the themes of growth and closure that resonate so strongly—the cast reflecting on how they've matured alongside their characters, just like the kids from Hawkins, and the Duffer Brothers discussing the bittersweet end to their vision. We also analyze standout moments like the unseen set construction for the Mind Flayer battle and the emotional weight of saying goodbye to characters like Eleven and Vecna. Whether you're still processing the finale's twists or craving more behind-the-scenes magic, this breakdown celebrates what made Stranger Things a cultural phenomenon.
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TSTP 83- Listener Feedback Part 2 for The Rightside Up
The conversation continues! Welcome to Part 2 of our listener feedback extravaganza for "The Rightside Up," the Stranger Things series finale that gave us so many emotions we're still processing. Hosts Darrell …
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The conversation continues! Welcome to Part 2 of our listener feedback extravaganza for "The Rightside Up," the Stranger Things series finale that gave us so many emotions we're still processing. Hosts Darrell and Addi are back with even MORE of your incredible contributions because you weren't done sharing your thoughts, theories, and feelings about how this epic saga concluded. In this episode, we're diving into your reactions to the 1989 epilogue, Dustin's unforgettable valedictorian speech and Eddie Munson tribute, each character's future, Hopper's romantic proposal to Joyce, and that beautiful final scene of Holly and her friends starting their own D&D campaign in the Wheeler basement.
We're also sharing your personal stories about what Stranger Things has meant to you over the past nine years, how the show impacted your life, and what you'll miss most about this journey. Whether you're finding hope in Mike's belief that El survived, cherishing the chosen family bonds that carried the group through, or simply grateful for the community we built together, this final listener episode celebrates everything Stranger Things gave us. Thank you for being part of this incredible adventure. Always.
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TSTP 82- Listener Feedback Part 1 for The Rightside Up
The series finale dropped and you had SO MUCH to say that we couldn't fit it all into one episode! "The Rightside Up" brought the Stranger Things saga to its emotional conclusion, and our inbox was STUFFED with …
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The series finale dropped and you had SO MUCH to say that we couldn't fit it all into one episode! "The Rightside Up" brought the Stranger Things saga to its emotional conclusion, and our inbox was STUFFED with your reactions and heartfelt messages about how this show impacted your lives. Hosts Darrell and Addi are dedicating this first of TWO listener feedback episodes to YOUR voices because the response was overwhelming. We're sharing your passionate commentary on the epic final battle in the Abyss, Holly's heroic leadership saving the kidnapped children, Vecna's tragic origin story and the revelation that he was corrupted by the Mind Flayer, Joyce's cathartic revenge with her axe, and that heart-shattering goodbye between El and Mike at the gate. Your insights on these moments were too powerful not to share.
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TSTP 81- The Rightside Up
After four years of fighting monsters from another dimension, the the Hawkins heroes face their final battle—one that will determine not just the fate of Hawkins, but whether Eleven can ever escape the cycle of …
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After four years of fighting monsters from another dimension, the the Hawkins heroes face their final battle—one that will determine not just the fate of Hawkins, but whether Eleven can ever escape the cycle of being hunted. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Rightside Up," the epic series finale that brings the Stranger Things saga to its emotional conclusion. We dissect the climactic showdown in the Abyss as El, Kali, and Max infiltrate Vecna's mind while the Party battles the Mind Flayer's physical form, analyze Holly's heroic leadership as she guides the kidnapped children to safety, and explore Vecna's tragic origin story revealed through Will's connection to the hive mind—discovering that Henry Creel was an innocent boy corrupted by the Mind Flayer. From Joyce's cathartic revenge with her axe to Hopper's devastating vision of Sara, from the explosive exotic matter collapse to that gut-wrenching final goodbye between El and Mike at the gate, we're covering every moment of this finale.
But the story doesn't end with Vecna's death—we jump forward to 1989 for the kid's high school graduation, where Dustin delivers an unforgettable valedictorian speech honoring Eddie Munson's legacy, and we witness each character's future unfold. We break down the emotional epilogue showing where everyone ends up: Robin at Smith College, Steve coaching baseball and teaching sex ed, Nancy at the Herald, Jonathan making films at NYU, and Will finding a fresh start embracing his identity. We also explore the biggest question the finale leaves us with—did Eleven really sacrifice herself, or did she and Kali pull off one final illusion to escape the government's hunt forever? Mike's D&D theory gives us hope, and we're sharing our take on this bittersweet ending. From Hopper's proposal to Joyce to that final shot of Holly and her friends starting their own D&D campaign, this series finale honored the journey while saying goodbye to the characters we love. Whether you're celebrating the victories, mourning the losses, or debating El's true fate, this breakdown covers it all. Thank you for being part of this adventure with us—always.
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TSTP 80- Listener Feedback for The Bridge
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 …
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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.
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TSTP 79- The Bridge
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 …
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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!
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TSTP 78- Listener Feedback for Escape From Camazotz
A black hole threatening to consume humanity, an "un-proposal" that broke our hearts, and Max on the cusp of escaping Vecna's mind—and YOU had SO MUCH to say about all of it! "Escape From Camazotz" delivered …
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A black hole threatening to consume humanity, an "un-proposal" that broke our hearts, and Max on the cusp of escaping Vecna's mind—and YOU had SO MUCH to say about all of it! "Escape From Camazotz" delivered some of the most emotionally devastating and mind-bending moments of the season, and our inbox absolutely exploded with your reactions, theories, and brilliant breakdowns.
Hosts Darrell and Addi are dedicating this entire episode to listener contributions because you brought incredible insights on every major plot point: Dustin's revelation that the Upside Down is actually a wormhole and black hole (not just Vecna's lair), Holly and Max's harrowing journey through Henry Creel's traumatic Boy Scout memory, El rescuing Will from the hive mind, and that heart-wrenching scene between Nancy and Jonathan accepting their "un-proposal." Your analysis was too good not to share.
From deep dives into what the exotic matter collapse means for the final battle to theories about Will being used as Vecna's spy—you delivered the kind of passionate commentary that makes this community so special. Whether you're still processing Jonathan's hidden engagement ring, debating what Dustin and Steve's heart wrenching conversation means, or theorizing about how the crew will stop a literal black hole from destroying Earth, this listener-driven episode celebrates YOUR voices and the incredible Stranger Things fandom. Grab your oxygen tanks and let's dive in—this one's all about YOU!
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TSTP 77- Escape From Camazotz
The Upside Down is collapsing—and it's not because of Vecna, it's because of an exotic matter black hole that could consume the entire human race. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down "Escape From …
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The Upside Down is collapsing—and it's not because of Vecna, it's because of an exotic matter black hole that could consume the entire human race. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down "Escape From Camazotz," the episode where everything we thought we knew about the Upside Down gets flipped on its head. We dissect Dustin's shocking revelation about the shield generator being a wormhole between worlds, analyze Holly and Max's desperate escape from Vecna's mind through the traumatic memory in the caves, and explore El's journey into the Void to rescue Will from being used as Vecna's spy one final time. From the explosive hospital showdown with Demodogs to Karen Wheeler's heroic oxygen tank moment, we're covering every heart-pounding plot point.
Plus, we dive into the emotional turning point between Nancy and Jonathan as they face their relationship's truth in a flooding office, examining their "un-proposal" and what it means for both characters moving forward. We also break down Will's connection to the hive mind, Joyce's parental guilt, and the devastating moment when Henry Creel discovered the Mind Flayer as a Boy Scout. Darrell's bringing his theories about what Dustin's research means for Holly, and we're sharing our predictions about how Max and Holly's "escape" will impact the endgame. Whether you're still processing that wormhole revelation or trying to figure out how our crew will stop dimensional collapse, this breakdown has all the insights you need!
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TSTP 76- Listener Feedback for Shock Jock
Plans on plans on plans—and YOU had thoughts on ALL of them! "Shock Jock" kicked off Volume 2 with teams scattered across two dimensions executing elaborate strategies, and our inbox absolutely exploded with …
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Plans on plans on plans—and YOU had thoughts on ALL of them! "Shock Jock" kicked off Volume 2 with teams scattered across two dimensions executing elaborate strategies, and our inbox absolutely exploded with your theories, reactions, and breakdowns. Hosts Darrell and Addi are dedicating this entire episode to listener contributions because you brought the fire on every major moment: Will's hive mind connection and what it means for Vecna, the multi-layered plans that only partially worked (shocking, we know), Dustin's mysterious drawings and research, and all those dire consequences our crew now has to deal with due to Nancy's shotgun. Your insights were too brilliant not to share.
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TSTP 75- Shock Jock
Three teams across two dimensions are executing bold and dangerous plans—and if you think nothing could go wrong, you haven't been watching Stranger Things. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down "Shock …
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Three teams across two dimensions are executing bold and dangerous plans—and if you think nothing could go wrong, you haven't been watching Stranger Things. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down "Shock Jock," the midseason premiere that kicks off Volume 2 with even more elaborate schemes than before. After Will's radical self-acceptance moment unlocked his powers in the previous episode, our crew is now scattered across Hawkins and the Upside Down, coordinating insane multi-layered plans that only partially work and create dire consequences that will require… you guessed it, even more insane plans to fix. We dissect every strategic move, analyze what's happening with the hive mind connection, and explore the revelations hidden in the drawings and research Dustin found.
Plus, Darrell is bringing the heat with his Grand Final Theory that connects all the dots from this season—and trust us, you'll want to hear all the crazy places he thinks this is all headed. We also dive deep into what Dustin's drawings and research reveal about the true nature of the threat our crew is facing and what it means for the endgame. From group brainstorming sessions to cross-dimensional coordination, we're breaking down every plot point and sharing our wildest predictions for how this all ends. Whether you're trying to piece together the clues or just along for the chaotic ride, this breakdown has everything you need!
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TSTP 74- Tiffany Interview
'80s pop queen Tiffany's "I Think We're Alone Now" just invaded Vecna's dream world—and in this explosive episode, the legend spills exclusively on the Upside Down magic. We sit down for a thrilling and fun …
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'80s pop queen Tiffany's "I Think We're Alone Now" just invaded Vecna's dream world—and in this explosive episode, the legend spills exclusively on the Upside Down magic. We sit down for a thrilling and fun chat where she reveals her phone "blowing up" after episode 3, the joy of watching Holly Wheeler dance, bake, and sass her on cassette tape ("just a pop star!"), and why it feels like pure '80s full-circle for a die-hard Stranger Things fan.
We go beyond Hawkins as Tiffany dishes on her sizzling 2026 lineup: sneak peeks at the POPLife cookbook (55 '80s-inspired recipes with Vegas chef Alicia Shevetone), a charity album for Children's Miracle Network, and "Let's Food With Tiffany" cooking club gems. Hear teen tour wisdom for stars like Holly, standout 2025 tour moments with fans, and lightning-round fun—including her favorite season, favorite character, and what dish she would love to make for the cast of Stranger Things!
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