In this bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin break down weeks 12 – 20 of filming for ST5 where we got to see Millie and Sadie in costume and got our first real look at Jonathan! We talk about what kind of role Karen Wheeler might play in Season 5, what storylines from Season 2 might resurface, and some fan theories as to who that 80’s bedroom we got pictures of might belong to! Wheeler House & Rainbow Room: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/ Millie Selfie: https://bit.ly/3WjoIPC Episode 8 Writer ...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin dive into their favorite and (not-so-favorite) Stranger Things theories including some from back in 2016 that have yet to be proven or disproven as canon in the show. They ponder (yet again) who Linda Hamilton's character will be and if Season 5 will be Will's season to finally have a love interest whose name is not Michael "Mike" Wheeler. They also provide an update on the "Chapter 7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab" script breakdown series and tons more! Demogorg...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 33 min
This week on the Podcast we take a trip back in time to our first ever live show! This episode was recorded on March 23, 2023 when there was still so much we didn’t know about what was to come! During the live show we talked about Jasmin’s 30th Birthday Shenanigans, took questions from fans and fellow podcasters, and speculated on how long we thought Season 5 would be. Missed the fun? Not to worry! You can watch a recording of the live show on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/liv...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 42 min
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 Manu...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Join us as we conclude our discussion with Amanda and Marina from the Starcourt Study Hall Podcast on the concept of the Nina Project as seen in Stranger Things 4. We talk about Eleven's relationship with the Orderly, the manipulation tactics he used to gain her trust, and the realism (or lack thereof) of Eleven remembering the moment of her birth and more! Our new website is live! Check it out here! Follow & listen to the Starcourt Study Hall Podcast You can listen to Starcourt Study Hal...
Mar 22, 2024•51 min
In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin are joined by Amanda and Marina of the Starcourt Study Hall Podcast to discuss the concept of the Nina Project in Stranger Things 4. We talk about sensory deprivation, the random no-namescientists who risked their lives for this project, and the logistics of memory suppression. We also discuss the use of tranquillizers and hallucinogens, what worked in this storyline and what didn’t, and what questions we need answered in Season 5. Follow & listen to the St...
Mar 15, 2024•58 min
Ashley and Jasmin are joined once again by special guest Cammerel to talk about Stancy! This time around we talk about how Steve has grown into the person Nancy needed him to be in seasons 1 and 2 and the changes that were made from script to screen in “The Massacre at Hawkins Lab”. We also talk about Nancy’s views on popularity, her friendship with Robin, and where Season 5 could take her. You can find Cammerel’s art & other creations at: InPrint Shop Etsy Shop Redbubble Store Y...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin break down weeks 3 - 6 of filming for ST5 where we got our first look at Nancy Wheeler! We discuss what some of the recently confirmed set locations, both old and new, could mean for the final season of the show, taxidermy beavers, and more! BTS Photos S5 Weeks 3 & 4: https://bit.ly/49lBzUG Marble Bowl Photo: https://bit.ly/3ulwnl6 Hawkins Memorial Hospital: https://bit.ly/49z69dE Duffer Brothers Birthday Celebration: https://bit.ly/49z69dE BTS Photos...
Feb 21, 2024•50 min
In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin discuss the second and third weeks of filming progress on the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. They talk about Mike's new look, Cara Buono's behind the scenes video and what it could mean for Karen Wheeler in Season 5, the merits (or lack thereof) of paparazzi set photos, a possible "Oppenheimer" connection to Season 5, and much more! BTS Photos S5 Week 2: https://bit.ly/48GS79T High Voltage Handbook Video: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/ Nancy &...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 19 min
In the sixth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss whether Vecna is choosing to be in Hawkins, Bob’s heroism in Season 2, and what plots they might return to in Season 5. They also discuss how Vecna tricks El and why she’s not so easy to manipulate in the present, the plot holes with Henry’s escape plan, and whether the First Shadow is actually canon. ICYMI: The Ham Radio Podcast is looking for a research assistant to join our team! We are looking for someone with a passion for w...
Jan 19, 2024•51 min
Filming for Stranger Things Season 5 is officially upon us! In this special bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin talk about filming updates, behind-the-scenes goodies via Ross Duffer, and the official ST social media accounts. They also talk about how Eduardo Franco (AKA Argyle) won’t be returning next season, the speculation on who Linda Hamilton's character will be, what Vecna's (probably) been up to since we saw him last, and tons more! DISCLAIMER: In this episode (and any hereafter in which we d...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 32 min
In the fifth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss how the teens communicate between dimensions with the help of a Lite-Brite, how exciting it is to see Karen get more screen time, and what Joseph Quinn brought to the character of Eddie Munson. They also respond to a listener email, talk about whether Season 4 feels like a different show, and discuss the behind the scenes photos that Ross Duffer recently shared on Instagram. News Alert: The Ham Radio Podcast is looking for a rese...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Ashley and Jasmin battle it out in an epic game of ST trivia (like, seriously epic, probably more epic than the Season 4 finale). Tune in to find out who won and play along with us! Enjoy! Please consider leaving us a rating/review! Intro/Outro Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Discord Follow Jasmin on: Instagram | Twitter | Tumblr | TikTok Enjoy our ST Fanfic "Stranger Years: College" on Ao3 Have an episode...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 25 min
To celebrate Stranger Things Day, mark the start of Geeked Week, and commemorate the 40th anniversary of the day Will Byers went missing Ashley and Jasmin are joined by their friends from the Starcourt Study Hall, Coffee & Contemplation, and Into the Upside Down podcasts as well as the Starcourt Foodcourt Fan Account for a one of a kind live show! Missed the fun? Not to worry! You can watch a recording of the live show on our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/live/wZOMPjUi6jc?...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 48 min
In this special bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin rejoice at the news that the SAG-AFTRA Strike is officially over! They discuss what this means for filming, the gains won as part of the strike, and what we can expect in the coming days. We also talk about the content we got for Stranger Things Day and the questions we feel the show needs to answer before it wraps. To learn more about the new SAG-AFTRA Agreement visit: https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-national-board-approves-tentative-agreement...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Ashley and Jasmin are joined once again by special guestCammerel to talk about Stancy! This time around we talk about Steve’s fighting skills and how he surprised Nancy in Season 4. We also discuss Robin’s coming out scene, her friendship with Steve, and how protective he is over her. We also talk about why we love Hopper as a character, what makes us root for Jopper so much, and what makes David and Winona’s acting so special. Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: Str...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min
In the fourth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss how Joyce and Murray con their way into prison, Brett Gelman’s improv skills, the show’s treatment of mental illness, and whether Brenner actually wanted to kill El like Henry said. We also talk about the latest casting announcement for The First Shadow, the newly released Scoops Ahoy ice cream flavors, and that Pre-Vis Graphic from the writers' account. Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: Stranger Th...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Ashley and Jasmin are joined by special guest Cammerel to talk about Jasmin’s favorite ship of the series Stancy AKA Steve & Nancy! We talk about what made us fall in love with their relationship in Season 1, Steve’s evolution as a character, and why Nancy downplayed their relationship in the beginning. We also discuss how we all got into the show and how the Duffer Brothers really lucked out with the child actors they cast. Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: Stra...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Love Stranger Things? Then this is the Podcast for you! Together with some very special guests we break down each episode of the show and discuss our favorite moments, couples, and everything in between! From theories and lore to shipping and relationships we’ve got something for everyone! Join us as we journey into the Upside Down and explore Hawkins, Indiana in all of its glory! Listen and follow Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast for free wherever you get your podcasts!
Aug 28, 2023•2 min
Ashley and Jasmin are joined once again by Robin Farrell from the Coffee & Contemplation Podcast to continue our discussion about our favorite and least favorite episodes of Stranger Things from all four seasons thus far! We also talk about Robin’s new D&D podcast Classified and her love for the Stranger Things fandom! Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Ashley and Jasmin are joined by Robin Farrell from the Coffee & Contemplation Podcast to talk about our favorite and least favorite episodes of Stranger Things thus far! We also talk about Robin’s new podcast which is called Classified: A D&D Podcast and discuss what TV shows from the nineties we’d like to see rebooted. Please consider leaving us a rating & review! Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights Follow us on: Instagram | Twitte...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 31 min
In today's episode, Ashley and Jasmin give their thoughts on Linda Hamilton joining the cast of Stranger Things 5 and who they think she'll portray, and they discuss Netflix's TUDUM event which was held back in June, fake news, and tons more! Enjoy! Please consider leaving us a rating/review! Intro/Outro Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights Follow us on: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Discord Follow Jasmin on: Instagram | Twitter | Tumblr | TikTok Enjoy o...
Jul 28, 2023•51 min
In the third installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss the infamous "Upside Down stuck in 1983" scene, a lab number being changed from script to screen, Brenner's brutality towards the children, Eddie and Steve's chat in the Upside Down woods, they even talk about what an appendix is in a script, and so much more! Enjoy! Please consider leaving us a rating/review! Intro/Outro Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights Sources: 'Fansided' Article: Str...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 40 min
In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin go through all the ST5 news/information that has been released thus far. Granted, there isn't much, just enough for our fantabulous co-hosts to provide a run-down. Ashley and Jasmin also read/answer an email from one of our awesome listeners and give a preview as to what to expect from the podcast and our parent company, Ham Radio Media, in the not-too-distant future. Enjoy! PS: This episode was recorded before the news dropped about the upcoming ST stage play,...
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In Part 2 of this script analysis series, Ashley and Jasmin continue their discussion on "The Massacre at Hawkins Lab" script by talking about Hopper and Russian guard Dmitri's heart-to-heart, Ted Wheeler (who doesn't know where his own children are 99% of the time) wanting other people's children to do jail time, and how the (seeming) revival of Nancy and Steve's relationship may have been planned as the Duffers were writing Season 4. They also discuss how sometimes it can be beneficial to not ...
Feb 04, 2023•52 min
Ashley and Jasmin were joined by Ham Radio's first guest(s) of 2023: Zac and Devon Grubb, hosts of the Hawkins Hellfire Club Collective Podcast to talk all things Stranger Things. Topics discussed include: what's the best season of ST (so far)? Was Henry/Vecna/001 in the Duffer Brothers' minds from the beginning of the series? Was Will specifically targeted by the Demogorgon or just a victim of "wrong place, wrong time," and will Terry Ives (Eleven's mother) be featured any, if at all, in Season...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Happy New Year! To kick off 2023, Ashley and Jasmin will be analyzing the (official) script for "The Massacre at Hawkins Lab". In Part 1 of this analytical series, Ashley and Jasmin provide their initial thoughts, impressions, and takes, on the similarities and discrepancies between the script and the on-screen final product. They also analyze the relationship between doctors Brenner and Owens, their differences, their respective character traits, and even their respective relationships with Ele...
Jan 02, 2023•48 min
In this episode, we recap Stranger Things Day 2022 and Ashley delivers a special announcement: Ham Radio now has a co-host! Please join Ashley in welcoming Jasmin Pettie to the Ham Radio family! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and please visit our YouTube channel for Stranger Things edits via this link . You can follow Jasmin and/or keep up with her on the socials via this link . You can also contact us via email: hamradiomedia@gmail.com with any theories, thoughts, or if you just want to say '...
Nov 18, 2022•38 min
In today's episode, Ashley is joined by Jazmyne Lopez, host of the "Books Between Sisters Podcast," to breakdown Stranger Things 4's season finale episode, "The Piggyback." Ashley and Jazmyne talk about everything in the epic finale episode from: the plan to kill Vecna, Max's "death," the length of the episode, they even discuss what they think Will Byers' role could be in Season 5. Enjoy! *Ps. this episode will be the final 'deep dive' recap episode regarding season 4. We will have 2 more episo...
Oct 28, 2022•47 min
In this episode, Robin from the Coffee & Contemplation Podcast joins us one last time to discuss and recap season 4's pivotal/climactic episode, Chapter 7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab. Ashley and Robin cover everything from Vecna's monologue to the Upside Down (seemingly) stuck in 1983 and of course, the big reveal that Vecna is actually Henry Creel who is actually test subject #001 which has left ST fans confused as to what to call this season's villain ever since. Enjoy! **CONTENT WARNING:...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
