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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 45 MIN

The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash

from Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast · host Joel and Lauren Purvis

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 1, 2, & 5)Lauren and Joel launch their 2nd mini-series of “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash. They discuss when the song is used in the show, what this evokes for the audience, and how the song advances the overall plot of Stranger Things. They break down the instrumentalization of the song & analyze some of the lyrics before a lightning round. The choice to stay or to go is all yours, but we sure hope you’ll choose to stay, campers!(00:00) Intro(1:33) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context(6:06) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things (17:50) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates(20:57) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis(26:43) Lightning Round(44:17) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:The End of The ClashNPR Nora Felder InterviewDuffers on The ClashDo you even like baseball?Will Sings- Walkie TalkieWill Is Still ThereSeason 5 Intro SceneShould I Stay or Should I Go in SpanishAll clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers  --------------------------Join us on this journey to Camp Know Where!Send us your thoughts in an email (we just might discuss it on the show 👀): [email protected] us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna DoudThank you so much for listening!

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