In this episode, Meghan and Stacy are talking about the side characters of Stranger Things, who often end up stealing the show, no matter how few scenes they appear in. From characters like Benny who only get one episode, to background characters like Claudia Henderson who appear in all four-seasons, we countdown ten of our favorites. We talk about the humor Powell and Callahan bring to the Hawkins police force, the depth Wayne Munson adds to Eddie Munson’s character, the chaotic duo of Tommy H....
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 22
When we refer to Stranger Things as our comfort show, it’s many of the moments from The Monster that we’re talking about. Listen in as Meghan and Stacy dive deep into so many great scenes that focus on friendship in this episode. Mike reminds Dustin that you can have more than one best friend, Nancy and Jonathan continue to hunt the Demogorgon and get closer in the process, and there are several iconic scenes with El to discuss (Eggos, enough said)! Oh, and something you should know about us is ...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 21
An in-depth discussion of Chapter Five: The Flea and the Acrobat, the fifth episode of Season 1 of Stranger Things. Meghan and Stacy dive into the next episode in our season 1 re-watch. From baseball bats and monster hunting, to funeral after-parties, to a gaslighting competition between Lonnie Byers and the goons of Hawkins Lab, this episode is a good one. We discuss the way the complexities of marriage and relationships are explored and continue the journey of the blue hair tie. Meghan has bee...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Meghan and Stacy are meeting Joe Keery at The Upside Down, and it’s all thanks to Alexis (and friends)! Join us for a conversation with the co-owner of Epic Cons, the incredible company bringing the cast of Stranger Things together in Jackson, Georgia (a.k.a. Hawkins, Indiana) for The Upside Down convention this October. We chat with Alexis about the Epic Cons origin story, what makes conventions so special, Stranger Things, and other fandoms we have in common. Then we dive into The Upside Down,...
May 17, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Surprise! There’s more from our conversation with HannahSarah! This bonus content from our episode a few weeks ago may have more laughter than discussion, but we figured you may enjoy listening anyway. We talk more about our convention experiences so far and predictions for the Epic Cons Upside Down convention. Enjoy the chaos! And don’t forget to tune in tomorrow for a full length episode with Alexis, the co-owner and co-founder of Epic Cons!
May 16, 2024•15 min
An in-depth discussion of Chapter Four: The Body, the fourth episode of Season 1 of Stranger Things. In one of our deepest dives yet, Meghan and Stacy analyze every moment of this pivotal episode. As we reach the halfway point of the season, all of the main characters are now well aware that something is truly amiss in Hawkins. We discuss the amazing acting and cinematography in the episode, and the connections we noticed to the other seasons. We were also recording this on May 4th, so expect lo...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
An in-depth discussion of Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly, the third episode of Season 1 of Stranger Things. Meghan and Stacy are back with another deep dive into this mysterious episode. Holly, Jolly explores the theme of a mother’s love, with lots of great Karen Wheeler and Joyce Byers moments, including the absolutely iconic Christmas lights. There are lots of film references in this one, too (read: more homework assignments for Meghan, now that she finally watched Firestarter).
May 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Discussion of Chapter 5 of Take the Money and Run by thisapplepielife. This Steddie fanfiction can be read on Archive of Our Own here https://archiveofourown.org/works/42294414/chapters/106684656 Or listen to Meghan read the chapter here https://archiveofourown.org/works/53511715/chapters/141090613
Apr 30, 2024•28 min
Meghan and Stacy are joined by special guest HannahSarah (@officialhannahsarah) this week for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about our shared love of Stranger Things (especially Steve Harrington, of course). We talk about all things fandom, from conventions to collections, and share insight on navigating social media. Turn your radios on and tune in for lots of fun!
Apr 26, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 16
An in-depth discussion of Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street, the second episode of Season 1 of Stranger Things. Meghan and Stacy continue their re-watch with a play-by-play of this fast-paced and action packed episode. Come nerd out with us over Lucas and Dustin’s comedy, the moments of foreshadowing, and lots more 80s movie references. Meghan has a surprise for Stacy, and we finish up with two raccoons in a trash can (thanks for that description Stacy). Listen until the end for our regula...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
An in-depth discussion of Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers, the first episode of Season 1 of Stranger Things. We finally started our re-watch! Meghan and Stacy recap the very first episode of the show and analyze all of our favorite moments. We explain the pop culture references (Poltergeist, anyone?) and connections we noticed to the rest of the show. Has Vecna been there since the beginning? Does Meghan love Hopper because his character is influenced by Indiana Jones? Will the AV club’...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This episode is jam-packed with girl power, as Meghan and Stacy chat about Eleven and Max Mayfield. Individually, they’re two of our favorite characters, and together they make up one of the best duos in the show (that we shockingly haven’t discussed yet). Tune in to hear El and Max’s top moments and the evolution of their friendship, then dive into the careers of the badass young women who portray them, Millie Bobby Brown and Sadie Sink. You don’t want to miss our exciting announcement at the b...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Surprise! This week we are dropping a special extended “secret Steddie segment” that was originally recorded for last week’s episode. If fanfiction is not your thing, we will talk to you next week... If you’re tuning in, get ready to throw it back. We talk about the timeline of when we first discovered our love for the Steve Harrington and Eddie Munson 'ship and the first five fics we each read. Find us on Twitter for the links if you want to check out the stories we chat about this week. And we...
Mar 29, 2024•30 min
Meghan and Stacy recount all of the best Dustin Henderson moments from the first four seasons of Stranger Things. We discuss Gaten Matarazzo’s incredible performance that truly brings Dustin to life and makes him such a fantastic character. We also dive into Gaten’s Broadway career and other projects, and why we’d love to see him join the Star Wars franchise.
Mar 22, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Discussion of Chapter 4 of Take the Money and Run by thisapplepielife. This Steddie fanfiction can be read on Archive of Our Own here https://archiveofourown.org/works/42294414/chapters/106602381 Or listen to Meghan read the chapter here https://archiveofourown.org/works/53511715/chapters/135446929
Mar 17, 2024•23 min
Join Meghan and Stacy for part 2 of our underrated duos conversation, covering friendships between Dustin Henderson, Mike, Wheeler, Max Mayfield, and more! This episode covers all four seasons and we go deep into some great character dynamics that don’t get a lot of attention. On our secret segment, things get a little silly (and we blame it on daylight savings time). Come for the love and stay for the laughs.
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Surf’s up, my dudes! Meghan and Stacy are back with more Stranger Things friendships and this week we’re chatting about some underrated duos from season 4. We get into Jonathan and Argyle’s friendship first, and spend some time appreciating the levity that Eduardo Franco’s performance brings to the season. Listen to the episode to hear the rest of the duos discussed and let us know your favorites. Let’s just say, there’s lots of sharing clothes (and some risotto). Stay tuned for a part 2 to the ...
Mar 08, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
No, not our sun, moon, and rising… Our big three are Steve Harrington, Eddie Munson, and Robin Buckley (and the actors that play them). We start off talking about new Maya Hawke music and some fantastic news about Joseph Quinn. And Kelly (@djokeerydaily) is back to talk about Djo going viral! Who knew that a few short weeks after we named our episode ‘end of beginning,’ Joe Keery’s song would be topping charts all over the world? Finally, we play a little game to see whether Meghan or Stacy know...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Discussion of Chapter 3 of Take the Money and Run by thisapplepielife. This Steddie fanfiction can be read on Archive of Our Own here https://archiveofourown.org/works/42294414/chapters/106323480 Or listen to Meghan read the chapter here https://archiveofourown.org/works/53511715/chapters/136509010
Feb 20, 2024•24 min
Meghan and Stacy are joined this week by their friend Brandi (@daysinthephoenix on Instagram) to talk about the music of Stranger Things. From the score and soundtracks to character playlists, this episode deep dives about dozens of songs and much more. We can almost guarantee a new appreciation for the show’s music, and you may even discover a new favorite song! Don’t forget to check out Brandi’s playlists after you listen.
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Discussion of Chapter 2 of Take the Money and Run by thisapplepielife. This Steddie fanfiction can be read on Archive of Our Own here https://archiveofourown.org/works/42294414/chapters/106201053 Or listen to Meghan read the chapter here https://archiveofourown.org/works/53511715/chapters/135930781
Feb 11, 2024•22 min
A special Valentine's Day episode! Meghan and Stacy have an absolute blast counting down the top 10 duos in Stranger Things (not just romantic; we are celebrating platonic love too). Get ready for all the feels
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Discussion of Chapter 1 of Take the Money and Run by thisapplepielife. This Steddie fanfiction can be read on Archive of Our Own here https://archiveofourown.org/works/42294414/chapters/106200933 Or listen to Meghan read the chapter here https://archiveofourown.org/works/53511715/chapters/135446929
Feb 04, 2024•23 min
Hey dingus! Come join us as we discuss another of our favorite characters - the lovable, wickedly smart, and hilariously anxious Robin Buckley. We cover all of Robin's best moments from the moment she first appeared in Stranger Things in that iconic Scoops Ahoy uniform. We also discuss the lovely Maya Hawke and how she stole the hearts of people all over the world as she brought Robin to life in such an authentic way, along with her past and upcoming projects including films and her music career...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Did you know that Joe Keery, the actor who plays Steve Harrington, is also a talented musician who releases music under the pseudonym Djo? In this week’s episode Meghan and Stacy are joined by their first ever special guest! We talk to Kelly (@djokeerydaily on Instagram) about all things Djo, including his albums Twenty Twenty (2019) and Decide (2022), our favorite songs, our (super selfish) dream tour, and predictions for when new music will be released. We also talk more about Steve Harrington...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Meghan has a confession to make. And if Steve Harrington dies in season 5 of Stranger Things, you can blame Stacy. Join us as we chat all about our favorite babysitter. We also discuss the incredible Joe Keery, including his filmography and upcoming projects. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the Joe Keery conversation dropping next week!
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
...so Mordor it is. Meghan and Stacy discuss the global phenomenon that is Eddie Munson, and the incredible actor Joseph Quinn who brought him to life. This episode covers it all, from all of the best Eddie Munson moments in season 4 of Stranger Things to a comprehensive filmography of Joseph Quinn. ***Spoiler alert for Howard's End (2017 television series) because it was too funny to take out. ***
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Meghan and Stacy go deep this week. Join us as we talk about all of the homages, references, and connections in Stranger Things to some of our favorite films. Films mentioned: The original Star Wars trilogy (1977-1983), Firestarter (1984), The Goonies (1985), E.T. (1982), Jaws (1975), Evil Dead (1981), The Thing (1982), Back to the Future (1985), Red Dawn (1984), The Lost Boys (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), Day of the Dead (1985), an...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Delusional, us? No, never. Join Meghan and Stacy as they sit down to talk about meeting at Fan Expo in Philadelphia, their journey to becoming huge fans of Stranger Things, and their shared love of Steve Harrington.
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
