Ashley and Jasmin recap TUDUM 2025 and share their thoughts on the official Season 5 Synopsis, cast list, the new production stills, and the release date announcement! Stranger Things 5 Date Announcement Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYrNC_1Xmk Tudum Release Date Article: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/features/stranger-things-season-5-release-date ST5 Production Stills: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKXTZNxTiU8/?img_index=3 Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In the fourteenth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin explain what an appendix is, discuss the fight at the Wheeler House, and give their predictions for TUDUM 2025! Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free at https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=ham Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights Follow us on: Instagr...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In today’s (mini) episode, Ashley concludes her discussion on the symbolism of rabbits and rainbows and what they might tell us about Stranger Things 5 and the conclusion of the show as a whole by talking about the Rainbow. Ashley unpacks its symbolism (both religious and secular), the science behind what makes a rainbow a bow of rain, and of course, breaks down the rainbow imagery and its symbolism as seen throughout Stranger Things. Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free at ht...
May 23, 2025•30 min
In today’s episode, Ashley discusses the symbolism of the rabbit – a common motif that appears throughout Stranger Things, but most commonly in seasons 1, 4, and, as Ashley speculates here, will be a prominent theme in Season 5 – and what the furry animal can tell us about the deeper meaning of the show. *Please note: Ashley mistakenly forgot to include in this episode the scene in ST4, Chapter 7 where Holly is making a Rabbit on her Lite Brite. She will be forever horrified by this error and as...
May 02, 2025•37 min
In today’s episode, Ashley sits down with Haley – a Stranger Things Funko Pops collector and owner/operator of the Haley’s Funko Space Instagram account – to talk all things Funko Pops including what it’s like to be a collector and how Haley got her start, what she has in her collection, and her favorite piece. Haley also shares her recent experience seeing the Stranger Things prequel play, The First Shadow , on Broadway, what her hopes are for Season 5 and tons more! Follow Haley Instagram @hal...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In today’s episode, Ashley is joined by Aaron, host of the Lore of the Rings Podcast to discuss one of Stranger Things’ major inspirations: Lord of the Rings. Along their curiosity voyage, Ashley and Aaron talk about the themes of love, friendship, courage, and sacrifice that are prevalent in both works, the LOTR prequel, “The Silmarillion,” Eleven and Aragorn’s respective journeys, and more! Get 10% off at Nadaré Co. Jewellery Company at https://nadareco.com/JASMINPETTIE Want to try Editing wit...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min
In today’s episode, Ashley takes a curiosity voyage into the worst industrial disaster in modern history: the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster. Ashley breaks down the accident, how it happened, and the effects it had on the Soviet Union and the world at large. She also shares some popular Stranger Things Chernobyl theories that were floating around the internet between seasons 3 and 4 and more! Get 10% off at Nadaré Co. Jewellery Company at https://nadareco.com/JASMINPETTIE Want to try Edi...
Apr 04, 2025•47 min
In the thirteenth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss the conclusion to the epic showdown between 001 and Eleven at the lab and how Vecna’s demise and his arrival in the Upside Down differs from the script. Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free at https://bit.ly/3z4Nb22 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 | Disco...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In today’s episode, Ashley breaks down the ST4 Epilogue and talks about key foreshadowing elements that are found within the epilogue including mushrooms, a Coca-Cola bottle, Holly and Karen Wheeler, The Talisman , and more! *Please note: the “Earthquake” that the News Reporter reported is a 7.4 magnitude not a 4.7 magnitude earthquake as Ashley mistakenly said. DLA Alternative’s Full Breakdown of the Mushroom Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2M48d45ODQ Want to try Editing with Riverside...
Mar 21, 2025•51 min
In the twelfth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss the epic showdown between 001 and Eleven at the lab and how Eleven is able to harness her inner strength. Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free at https://bit.ly/3z4Nb22 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 | T...
Mar 14, 2025•52 min
In the eleventh installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss the demise of the Creel family and how Henry contradicts himself when telling Eleven about his past. Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free at https://bit.ly/3z4Nb22 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 | TikTo...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 15 min
In the tenth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin dissect Vecna’s unforgettable monologue and delve into his memories alongside Nancy as she witnesses his family’s demise. Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free at https://bit.ly/3z4Nb22 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 ...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin break down all of the new promotional content we got in January for Stranger Things Season 5! We talk about the Missing Poster for Jane Hopper, the new promo trailer from Netflix, and everything we learned from the Next on Netflix preview event! Netflix Promo Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3awNa95Aw8&t=1s Jane Hopper Missing Poster: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFdFM8jJf1X/?igsh=OGkzOG42bXk1dG04 What’s On Netflix Article: https://bit.ly/3WNk...
Feb 14, 2025•47 min
In this bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin break down weeks 43 - 46 of filming for ST5 where we got another coffee video this time with Gaten Matarazzo, BTS photos from Noah Schnapp, and confirmation from the Broadcast Channel that filming had wrapped on Stranger Things Season 5! Noah Schnapp BTS Photos: https://bit.ly/40E7wF0 MBB BTS Photos & Video: https://bit.ly/3EnO1Jx ST5 Broadcast Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/ - Gaten Iced Coffee Video - ST5 Filming Wrapped BTS Photos Wa...
Feb 07, 2025•54 min
In the ninth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin break down the titular massacre at Hawkins Lab, discuss how Nancy gets pulled into a trance by Vecna, and debate where demobats come from. Our new website is live! Check it out here! Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free at https://bit.ly/3z4Nb22 Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | ...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In the eighth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss how the older teens (minus Nancy) get out of the Upside Down, how the Soteria scene changed from script to screen, and how you can really feel the camaraderie between the actors in these scenes! Our new website is live! Check it out here! Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free at https://bit.ly/3z4Nb22 Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave...
Dec 06, 2024•42 min
In this bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin break down weeks 39 - 42 of filming for ST5 where we got another coffee video this time with Finn Wolfhard, a mariachi band, and another tunnel photo! Starcourt Study Hall Jopper Episode ST5 Broadcast Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/ - Tunnel photo - Hallway photo - Finn Wolfhard video - Make Up Trailer photo - Mariachi Band video Our new website is live! Check it out here! Want to try Editing with Riverside? Try it out for free at https://bit...
Nov 30, 2024•49 min
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 now confirmed time jump in Season 5, new BTS photos, and the tour of Castle Byers (Upside Down Version) from Noah Schnapp! 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 leavin...
Nov 22, 2024•51 min
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 S...
Nov 15, 2024•50 min
Ashley and Jasmin are joined once again by special guestCammerel to talk about Stancy! This time we’re talking about how Steve’s social circle has grown since Season 2 while Nancy’s has dwindled and the importance of having a strong support system when dealing with trauma. We also discussed Steve’s dreams for the future, how Nancy might factor into them, and how little we actually know about Steve and Robin’s parents four seasons in. You can find Cammerel’s art & other creations at: In...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 26 min
In this bonus episode, Jasmin breaks down weeks 31 - 38 of filming for ST5 where we got a BTS video for Geeked Week where two fans got to see props from the show, more BTS photos from Director & Producer Shawn Levy, and a tour of the hang out room on set from Caleb McLaughlin. Geeked Week Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L51yLUOinU4 Shawn Levy Photos Part 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAJRbQcO8DZ/?img_index=1 Shawn Levy Photos Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAt1sKNSC9d/?img_index...
Nov 05, 2024•20 min
On July 15, 2024, a Behind the Scenes teaser trailer was released to mark the halfway point of filming for Stranger Things 5 and the 8 year anniversary of the release of Stranger Things 1. In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin continue their frame by frame analysis of the trailer and give their thoughts, observations, and theories. *Note: This episode was recorded on July 28, 2024 but the release was delayed due to issues with editing. Our new website is live! Check it out here! Please consider lea...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr
On July 15, 2024, a Behind the Scenes teaser trailer was released to mark the halfway point of filming for Stranger Things 5 and the 8 year anniversary of the release of Stranger Things 1. In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin go frame by frame through the almost two minute long teaser trailer and give their thoughts, observations, and theories. We’re officially halfway through filming for the fifth and final season! Take it all in nerds, we’re going on one last final ride! *Note: This episode was ...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Ashley and Jasmin are joined once again by special guest Cammerel to talk about Stancy! This time we’re talking about what might have attracted Steve to Nancy in the first place and why Natalia Dyer and Joe Keery need to be in a rom com together STAT! We also discuss the impact that Dustin and Robin have had on Steve’s development as a character and what led to his decision to let Nancy go at the end of Season 2. You can find Cammerel’s art & other creations at: InPrint Shop E...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this bonus episode, Jasmin breaks down weeks 24 - 30 of filming for ST5 where we got a behind the scenes teaser trailer to mark the halfway point of filming, some bonus content from Director & Producer Shawn Levy, and some BTS pics from Millie Bobby Brown and Noah Schnapp! ST5 Broadcast Channel: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/ - Priah Ferguson Video - Maya Hawke & Joe Keery Video - Binocular Photo - National Ice Cream Day photos and videos - Pumpkin photo - Action figure with cass...
Oct 23, 2024•19 min
In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin talk about what the future might look like for our favourite characters and what careers we think they might have (as long as the world doesn't end). We give our predications on what Tudum and Stranger Things Day might have in store for us and a spoiler free review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! 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 ...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Ashley and Jasmin are joined once again by special guestCammerel to talk about Stancy! This time around we talk about what it would be like to see Nancy pursue Steve in Season 5 and why they’re both searching for a deeper connection with others. We also talk about Nancy and Jonathan’s relationship struggles in Season 4 and what Will’s future love interest could look like in Season 5. You can find Cammerel’s art & other creations at: InPrint Shop Etsy Shop Redbubble Store...
Jul 26, 2024•52 min
In the seventh installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss Hopper and Dmitri’s fight with the Demogorgon, the long awaited reunion between Joyce and Hopper, and how the scene order changed from script to screen. They also discuss the recent behind the scenes content we got for ST5, where the Nina Project gets its name, and Maya Hawke’s performance in Inside Out 2! Listen to Oakbridge: https://linktr.ee/oakbridgeshow Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: Stra...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Ashley and Jasmin are joined once again by special guest Cammerel to talk about Stancy! This time around we talk about whether Nancy cheated on Steve in Season 2 and the small details within the set design and costumes that show where Steve and Nancy are in their relationship throughout the series. We also talk about the lack of character development we’ve gotten for Jonathan so far and why Nancy was so jealous of Robin. You can find Cammerel’s art & other creations at: InPrint Shop ...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr
Enjoy this outtake from our previous episode on ST5 Filming: Weeks 12 - 20 where we got a bit distracted and spent an entire hour talking about the highs and lows of Season 4's writing. 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...
Jun 21, 2024•58 min
