The Batmandrew Podcast Yr 1 Iss #01 | Goodbye Hawkins: Our Thoughts on the Stranger Things Series!

Welcome back to another episode of The Batmandrew Podcast! We are kicking off 2026 with a massive breakdown of the biggest news in movies, gaming, and TV.   ​In this episode, we’re diving into the multiverse, the mountains of Japan, and the final days of Hawkins. Here is what’s on the menu:   ​🎙️ On This Week's Episode: ​Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Hype: Marvel has been dropping teasers every four weeks, and the latest one finally brought the X-Men home. We discuss Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen’s return, that "grim" Cyclops reveal, and what Robert Downey Jr.’s Doom actually means for the MCU's future.   ​Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Hit or Miss?: With Tom Holland’s fourth outing set for July, we debate if the "grounded" soft reboot can live up to the hype. Is a "Brand New Day" exactly what Peter Parker needs, or is the controversial comic inspiration a red flag for fans?   ​2026 Game of the Year Shortlist: It’s early, but the heavy hitters are already lining up. From Resident Evil Requiem and Control Resonant to the potential of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, we share our way-too-early GOTY contenders.   ​Ghost of Yōtei (Non-Spoiler Review): We finally spent some quality time with Atsu in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei. We give our non-spoiler thoughts on how Sucker Punch’s sequel compares to Ghost of Tsushima and why the dual-wielding combat is a game-changer.   ​Stranger Things 5 Recap & Thoughts: Hawkins has officially closed its gates. Now that the series finale has aired in theaters and on Netflix, we share our emotional (and spoiler-free) thoughts on how the Duffer Brothers wrapped up the biggest show of the decade.   Also, thank you for watching or listening to my content! I really do appreciate your support. If you want, follow me on my social medias @the_batmandrew    You're. The. Best!    INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_batmandrew?igsh=ZWNxdzN3eHZoN3J1   TIKTOK  https://www.tiktok.com/@the_batmandrew?_t=ZP-8wkQgKamnhm&_r=1   YOUTUBE  https://youtube.com/@the_batmandrew?si=W3X97v1hCABKmlKs   SPOTIFY  https://open.spotify.com/show/0RaeUwrFoMXUZDl07oCk1m?si=YV-5HKUbSCWemqIYxKnJdw   ​#AvengersDoomsday #SpiderManBrandNewDay #GhostOfYotei #StrangerThings5 #GOTY2026 #MCU #TheBatmandrewPodcast