Featured prominently in Stranger Things, this month Cory joins Addi and Darrell to discuss John Carpenters classic thriller, The Thing. They kick things off with news and rumors and general information about the movie. Then the three of them discuss their memories from the first time seeing the film and their favorite scenes of the movie. They wrap things up with fun facts about The Thing and listener feedback. Lastly, they announce next episode’s movie will be Poltergeist and don’t forget to stay strange! In our news section we reveal an upcoming book called Stranger Things: Darkness on the Edge of Town by Adam Christopher. We talk about a new Stranger Things prequel comic that will introduce us to test subject Six. And for all you board game fans, we're soon to be greeted with a special Stranger Things edition of Trivial Pursuit!

What do Firestarter and Stranger Things have in common? A powerful little girl, bad guys trying to do experiments, and both happened to be reviewed on The Stranger Things Podcast. Darrell, Addi, and Beth talk about Firestarter, how it ties into Stranger Things, their favorite moments in the movie, memories from the first time watching the firm, and more. One common favorite moment was the destruction scene at the end of the movie.

One of the most popular 80s movies, The Goonies, plays a major role in inspiration for Stranger Things. The film stars Corey Feldman, Anne Ramsey, and Sean Astin. In this episode of The Stranger Things Podcast, Darrell, Addi, and guest-host Faith discuss this iconic 80s movie, including talking about favorite scenes, memories from the first time watching the movie, and talking about how it relates to Stranger Things. They also share listener feedback, and news about Stranger Things.  

Regarded as one of the best sequels ever made, Aliens also serves as one of the main influences of Stranger Things. As we continue our series looking at the movies that inspired Stranger Things, we turn to fellow Golden Spiral Media host, Corey Meltcalfe to help make the journey to LV-426. We discuss our favorite moments from the film, memories from the first time each of us watched it, fun facts about the film, and of course, how it ties into Stranger Things. We also share their listener feedback as well as telling news about things related to Stranger Things. Some of our favorite moments include Ripley’s and Newt’s moments together, Ripley vs. the alien queen, and when Ripley decides to go back for Newt.

You may not have noticed all of the ways Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom influenced Stranger Things, but there are many nods to the Spielberg classic if you have a keen eye. As we continue our look at the films that inspired Stranger Things, Addi, Darrell, and guest-host listeners Blake and JJ talk about the 1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. For the first time in TSTP history, listeners join in to guest-host the show. A scene that was a common favorite with this group of hosts are the mine cart chase scene, but there were other various fight scenes that were well-liked. They also talk about their memories from first seeing the film. They talk about facts about Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and how the film ties in to Stranger Things.

Addi, Darrell, and guest host Jeremiah, discuss the 1977 film Close Encounters of the Third Kind.  Jeremiah watched the film as a kid, but Addi and Darrell just recently watched it. They share their thoughts about the film and how it ties into Stranger Things. Darrell pays a short tribute to David Ward. They talk about news items relating to Stranger Things including Universal Studios Stranger Things Halloween maze is open. They talk about fun facts about the movie, their memories about the first time they watched the movie, and their favorite scenes.    

David Ward from the Don't Blink podcast joins us for this episode of The Stranger Things Podcast as we discuss the 1984 film Ghostbusters. David is a fan of Ghostbusters and cosplays as a ghostbuster (as well of other characters from other movies and shows). They talk about news, including some new revelations from Shawn Levy and David Harbour about season 3, and an exciting announcement from McFarlane Toys featuring the Stranger Things kids figures in their Ghostbusters uniforms. Read More... The post TSTP S2E16- Ghostbusters and Stranger Things appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Joined by Jeremiah Panhorst, Addi and Darrell, talk about the classic 1984 movie, Gremlins. They talk about the connections between Gremlins and Stranger Things. Some topics discussed are news, fun facts about Gremlins, how Stranger Things and Gremlins are related, memories from watching Gremlins for the first time, and favorite moments from the movie. Read More... The post TSTP S2E15- Gremlins and Stranger Things appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers have found inspiration from many films from the 80's, and perhaps none have been more influential than E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. In this episode of TSTP, join Addi, Darrell, and John as they talk about the connections between Stranger Things and E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. This is the first episode of a series where we'll be watching movies that inspired Stranger Things. Some topics discussed are news, fun facts about E.T., how Stranger Things and E.T. are related, memories from watching E.T. for the first time, and favorite moments from the movie. Read More... The post TSTP S2E14- E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Stranger Things appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

On April 6, 7, and 8, over 60,000 sci-fi, anime, gaming, and comic fans descended on the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in downtown Dallas for Fan Expo Dallas. We were among them. For us, the biggest draw for this convention were the three stars from Stranger Things, Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), and Sadie Sink (Max). Addi had prepared to cosplay as Eleven from Stranger Things season 1, and I would be cosplaying as season 1 Dustin. We take a look at Fan Expo Dallas while asking the question: Is Fan Expo Dallas a con worth traveling to? Addi and Darrell agree that the answer is YES! Read More... The post TSTP S2E13- Fan Expo Dallas 2018 Review appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Fan Expo Dallas 2018 was filled with many current top TV & Film stars, as well as quite a few stars from our favorite movies and TV shows of yesterday. Of course, none made us more excited to attend Fan Expo Dallas than Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Sadie Sink (Max), and Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas). Moderated by Aaron Sagers, the three stars didn't disappoint. Read More... The post TSTP S2E12- Fan Expo Dallas Stranger Things Panel appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Not only did Netflix give us a fantastic sophomore season to Stranger Things, they gave us a companion show, "Beyond Stranger Things," to go with it. Hosted by Jim Rash, the 7 episode show contains a lot of fun, insightful, and interesting moments from the Duffer Brothers, director Shawn Levy, and stars Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Joe Keery, Millie Bobby Brown, Natalia Dyer, Brett Gelman, Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, and David Harbor. In this episode, Addi and Darrell share some of their favorite moments from the companion show. Read More... The post TSTP S2E11- Favorite Moments from Beyond Stranger Things appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Joining us today are Karen and John from the Maid of Steel Podcast! We take a look back at Stranger Things 2 and get their perspective on quite a few things including the new characters, "The Lost Sister," season 3 predictions, and Barb's death. Read More... The post TSTP S2E10- Roundtable Discussion with Karen and John appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

It has been 353 days since Eleven has seen her friends. Mike called to her each and every night. The reunion is sweet but the joy is short lived. Will is getting weaker and the Demo-dogs are still prowling around. Mike is angry at Hopper for keeping Eleven isolated. Hopper explains that he was protecting her and keeping everyone else safe. In this moment I realized how much the kids lean on Joyce and Hopper because the other adults don’t have a clue what is going on. Read More... The post TSTP S2E9-The Gate appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Jim Hopper stares in horror as the Demo-dog climbs out of the abyss. Dr. Owens says the creature cannot get through the glass but he is wrong. The demo-dog roars to his friends and together they break through and enter the lab. Dr. Owens sounds the alarm but it’s too late. The attack has begun! They are plunged into darkness as the power goes out and the Demo-dogs obtain free reign of the lab. Read more... The post TSTP S2E8- The Mind Flayer appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Eleven is traumatized by what she sees in Terry’s dream loop. Mama wants her to find the other girl in the rainbow room. Becky kept all the files that Terry collected of the missing children. Terry always believed that this conspiracy was bigger then just her daughter. The channel Eight news is playing on the television. Eleven goes to lay down and focus on the picture she found in her mother’s file. In her dream she finds what she is looking for. Eleven rushes to share her discovery with Becky and finds her talking on the phone. Fearful of being taken back to the “bad men” Eleven steals money from Becky’s wallet and flees into the night. read more... The post TSTP S2E7-The Lost Sister appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

There is a spy in our midst and it looking to take down the town of Hawkins from the inside. Will is being rushed to the lab. His temperature has spiked to 106. He is screaming that he feels burning everywhere. Unable to contact his friends, Dustin finds an unlikely ally in Steve. Armed with the nail bat they go to investigate the cellar. What they find is very worrisome. Dart has shed his skin again and escaped into the tunnels. read more... The post TSTP S2E6-The Spy appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Will is suffering the effects of his “now memories”. He tells Mike that at first the Shadow Monster was in the back of his mind like thoughts from a half remembered dream. Now the monster is in the Upside Down and here. Mike does his best to support his friend. Mike tells Will to use the monster’s invasion of his mind to their advantage. Mike says Will can be a Super Spy. He can gather intelligence to contribute to the monster’s demise. read more... The post TSTP S2E5- Dig Dug appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

After discovering that there isn’t an AV Club meeting Joyce rushes to Hawkins Middle School to see what is really going on. When she arrives she finds Will in a trance like state. Joyce screams at her son to try to snap him out of it. Inside his mind Will is facing the Shadow Monster in the Upside Down and he is not winning. The creature invades Will’s body! read more... The post TSTP S2E4- Will the Wise appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Dustin caught something in his ghost trap but it is certainly not a ghost. His mom is very suspicious of Dustin’s skittish behavior. After evicting his turtle from its aquarium it is revealed that Dustin has captured a small slug like creature. Good news it likes Halloween candy and Dustin has plenty of that. read more... The post TSTP S2E3- The Pollywog appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

The episode opens with Eleven in the Upside Down yelling for Mike. At the end of a hallway she notices a light. There is a hole covered in a slimy substance that She realizes she can stick her hand through. She concentrates and uses her special gift to make the hole bigger so she may pass through. She has done it. Eleven has escaped the Upside Down. Unfortunately her problems have just begun. In a weakened state she makes her way back to the Wheeler house. read more... The post TSTP S2E2- Trick or Treat, Freak appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

It is October 28 1984. President Reagan is running for re-election and Hawkins is preparing for Halloween. Will Byers is home but things are still strange around here. Murray wants to talk to Hopper. He is worried about Russian spies and some girl who stole waffles after breaking the freezer case with her mind. Read More... The post TSTP S2E1- MADMAX appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

This week we have tons of news about new Stranger Things merchandise, games, clothing, and more! Addi and Darrell share some listener feedback, talk about their hopes and predictions of season 2, give information about the contest, and Addi shares her Meme of the Week. Addi and Darrell play a game, and Addi is the ‘’contestant.’’ They talk about some of the cool Stranger Things merchandise they found at Target and the Target website, since most of the items weren’t displayed yet in-store. Addi also does a quick re-cap of her hopes and predictions of season 2, based on her notes from The Stranger Things Podcast episode 8, and shares whether or not she still agrees with them. AND we end the episode by announcing a CONTEST!!! Read More... The post TSTP S2E0- Season 2 Hopes and Predictions appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Join Addi and Darrell as they talk about their trip to San Diego Comic Con. In this episode they talk about their overall experience at SDCC 2017 including the Netflix booth, Netflix experience, cool merchandise they got, Funko Pop characters, and cosplayers. They also talk about their vacation day in San Diego. Read More... The post TSTP 009- The 2017 San Diego Comic Con Experience appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

As the final episode of season one begins, we meet up again with Joyce and Hopper in the lab. Hopper, being good at getting what he wants, gets Joyce and they go explore the upside down, to look for Will. At the Byers’ house, Nancy and Jonathan are finishing up the preparation for killing the demogorgon when Steve comes along and tries to fix everything with Jonathan, but finds Nancy there and starts wondering what’s going on. The demogorgon comes and Steve leaves the house. Back at the school, Dustin and Lucas go to get pudding for Eleven to eat. Mike starts telling Eleven that she could live with him and Nancy would be like her new sister, but he wouldn’t be her brother, and then he kisses her. Read More... The post TSTP 008- The Upside Down appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

With the first season of Stranger Things drawing to a close, the excitement and drama are ramping up on the show and the podcast. In our discussion of "The Bathtub," we draw parallels with Staranger Things and ET, discuss the character development with some of the main characters, speculate a-plenty, and even toss in a bonus meme for your viewing pleasure! Read More... The post TSTP 007- The Bathtub appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

In this episode of stranger things we travel through a tree trunk to reveal a place of decay with a creepy monster. Nancy discovers more information about this…thing while Hopper and Joyce go off to find a lady named Terry Ives. Eleven, being as awesome as she is, walks into a store and walks right out with some boxes of Eggos. Lucas goes off by himself and finds where the gate is and Nancy and Jonathan get….bear traps. Steve and Jonathan get in a fight. Dustin and Mike try to find Eleven but instead run into Troy… with a knife, but Eleven comes back to save Mike at the perfect moment. Read More... The post TSTP 006- The Monster appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

In this chapter of Stranger Things we learn a lot of information about the upside down and how to get there, Joyce’s ex-husband, and Jonathan and Nancy’s family stories. Hopper sneaks into the lab, gets caught, but then gets away. Lonnie, Joyce’s ex-husband tries to comfort Joyce. The boys learn more about the upside down. A funeral for Will is shown. Hopper finds out that the lab people bugged his house. Jonathan and Nancy continue working together. At the funeral reception, Mr. Clarke explains to Mike, Lucas, and Dustin how to get to the upside down. Dustin realizes the compasses aren't pointing in the right direction. Joyce discovers that Lonnie is only there for money and not because he cares about Will. The boys get to a junkyard when Dustin realizes that they are circling back to where they were before because El was messing with the compass. Mike and lucas get into a fight and El tries to stop it but ends up hurting lucas, and while Dustin and Mike are distracted, she runs away. Jonathan and Nancy come across a half-dead dear and are about to put it out of its misery when something comes and takes it. Nancy comes across a hollow tree and goes in it and finds the monster. Read More... The post TSTP 005- The Flea and the Acrobat appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Join Addi and Darrell as they talk about Stranger Things "Chapter 4: The Body," where we see Mike skipping school, the boys giving El a makeover, A lab worker go in the crack in the wall but not come back out, and Jonathan and Nancy working together thanks to Jonathan’s photos. Read More... The post TSTP 004- The Body appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Joyce continues to figure out more information about the disappearance of her son Will, Barb is trapped in a mysterious place, and we learn some very interesting information about Eleven via flashback. Read More... The post TSTP 003- Holly, Jolly appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

We're taking a look at Stranger Things Chapter 3: The Weirdo on Maple Street. From The Twilight Zone to The Evil Dead and Jaws, there are some significant connections to other great cinema pieces in this episode. We share our thoughts on what this episode teaches us about Eleven, speculate on Will whereabouts, discuss some of the funnier moments of the episode, and share some very insightful listener feedback! Read More... The post TSTP 002- The Weirdo on Maple Street appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

November 6th 1983. Hawkins, Indiana. In the pilot episode of Stranger Things, we encounter a mysterious lab, a great group of kids, a monster, and a girl with superpowers. With the disappearance of Will Byers, we find out there is more to the little town of Hawkins than expected. Read More... The post TSTP 001- The Vanishing of Will Byers appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

Welcome to The Stranger Things Podcast! Join us as we journey through the mysterious happenings of Hawkins, Indiana and the Netflix original series, Stranger Things. The Stranger Things Podcast pairs the father-daughter duo of Darrell and Addi Darnell. Our approach to the podcast will be unique. Addi is a Stranger Things super fan. She's seen the show multiple times, active on Stranger Things social media websites, loves to talk about Stranger Things with her friends, and is about the same age as the main actors on the show. Read More... The post TSTP 000- Introduction to The Stranger Things Podcast appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.