Rebel Robin: Surviving Hawkins (A Stranger Things Podcast)

October, 1983. There’s a monster lurking in Hawkins, Indiana. Chewing people up, spitting them out, changing them in terrible ways. Yet for some reason, everyone is acting like it's all perfectly normal. Except for Robin Buckley. She alone knows exactly what this monster’s name is: Hawkins High School. Starring Maya Hawke as Robin and Sean Maher as her favorite teacher, Mr. Hauser, Surviving Hawkins is the podcast companion to the YA novel, Stranger Things: Rebel Robin, by A.R. Capetta. Written and Directed by Lauren Shippen.

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6. The Lottery

December, 1983. As winter break approaches, the monster is still roaming the halls of Hawkins High. All this time, Robin thought it was after her. But now it seems like Mr. Hauser was always its intended victim. But why? Only by working together can they find a way to stop it, before it’s too late for either of them. The exciting conclusion of Surviving Hawkins. Surviving Hawkins is a companion podcast to the YA novel, Stranger Things: Rebel Robin, by A.R. Capetta. Written & Directed by Laur...

Aug 03, 2021•22 min

5. The Outsiders

Welcome to the Hawk Theater. For the safety and comfort of our patrons, smoking is prohibited in the auditorium. Trash cans are conveniently located at the exits. Please pitch in! Don't forget to pick up a gift certificate at the box office. And we kindly ask you to refrain from talking during the main presentation. Enjoy the show! Surviving Hawkins is a companion podcast to the YA novel, Stranger Things: Rebel Robin, by A.R. Capetta. Written & Directed by Lauren Shippen Maya Hawke as Robin ...

Jul 27, 2021•14 min

4. Lord of the Flies

You can learn a lot about a person by rummaging through the cassette case in their car. Robin gets a ride home from Mr. Hauser, hoping to put their last encounter behind her. Plus, she’s desperate for advice. She’s about to learn that Mr. Hauser’s taste in music surprisingly doesn’t suck. Neither does his advice. But the mystery of the anonymous caller takes an ominous turn. Surviving Hawkins is a companion podcast to the YA novel, Stranger Things: Rebel Robin, by A.R. Capetta. Written & Dir...

Jul 20, 2021•19 min

3. The Inferno

Robin overhears Mr. Hauser get a mysterious phone call on the school's intercom system. Who is it? What do they want? Robin wants to trust Mr. Hauser but she’s pretty sure he’s hiding something from her. So she decides to confront him – but is she ready for the truth? Stay tuned after the episode to hear Chapter 1 of the official audiobook of Stranger Things: Rebel Robin, narrated by Dani Martineck, and available everywhere audiobooks are sold. Surviving Hawkins is a companion podcast to the YA ...

Jul 13, 2021•27 min

2. Frankenstein

Robin and Mr. Hauser bond over their shared appreciation of author Mary Shelley; she knew who the real monsters were. Robin decides it’s safe to reveal more details of “Operation Croissant”, leading Mr. Hauser to make a surprising offer. But their conversation is interrupted by a knock at the classroom door. Surviving Hawkins is a companion podcast to the YA novel, Stranger Things: Rebel Robin, by A.R. Capetta. Written & Directed by Lauren Shippen Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley Sean Maher as Mr...

Jul 06, 2021•22 min

1. Our Town

Robin Buckley spends her lunch period with Mr. Hauser, her favorite teacher, discussing George Orwell's 1984 and the challenges of living in Hawkins. She shares her belief that Barb Holland ran away rather than went missing, and reveals her own elaborate plans to leave town, codenamed "Operation Croissant." The conversation takes a darker turn as Robin describes Hawkins as a "monster," leading to a tense exchange that suggests Mr. Hauser knows more than he lets on about Barb and the town's hidden dangers.

Jun 29, 2021•23 min

Introducing Rebel Robin: Surviving Hawkins

This episode teases the upcoming Stranger Things fiction podcast, Rebel Robin: Surviving Hawkins, set to premiere June 29th. Starring Maya Hawke as Robin and Sean Maher, the podcast explores a new monster lurking in Hawkins and a secret her favorite teacher, Mr. Hauser, is hiding. It's a six-part companion to the Rebel Robin prequel novel, inviting listeners to delve deeper into Robin's backstory and the town's dark mysteries.

Jun 07, 2021•1 min

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