The Stranger Things Podcast

Addi & Darrell Darnell

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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!

4d ago

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. 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! Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Oct 25

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 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! Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Oct 18

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 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! Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Oct 11

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 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! Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Oct 4

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 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. Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Sep 27

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 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! Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Sep 20

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 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! Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Jun 28

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 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! Unhinged: Netflix Horror Game Starring Zoe Karavitz, Sadie Sink Launches June 30 MBB and David Harbor aren't done playing father and daughter Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback

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Addi Darnell

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Darrell Darnel

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Finally

Oct 9

Luffyisthebest2Y3D

My parents FINALLY let me watch stranger things, and I’m on season 2 episode 8. Question for you to answer, does pineapple belong on pizza? I think it’s illegal.
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Jul 29

Ira likes goats

I like stranger things it is the best show ever🫠
Episodes need to be organized

Jul 23

Beeptly

I can’t tell what episode goes with what season or episode, most show podcasts sort by season and episode way more clearly.

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!