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!

18h ago

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
Jun 21

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 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. The Boroughs Cancelled by Netflix Stranger Things is Back at Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Jun 14

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), 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. David Harbor Interview with Variety Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
Jun 7

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 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! Connect with The Stranger Things Podcast: Facebook community Twitter Instagram Contribute Listener Feedback
May 31

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 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! 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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Review

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.
Hi

Jul 9

Aly🌸🎀

Hi Darrell and Addi my name is Ally I am so willing to watch stranger things but my mom doesn’t let me watch stranger things 😢.
Great!!!!

May 26

strangerkid/D&D@nerdworld

It helps me get through school and love it when I walk my dog.

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!