Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (especially Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85)We’re heading back to 1985… and things are still not normal in Hawkins. In this episode, we’re diving into Stranger Things: Tales From ’85! Lauren & Joel share quick reactions, break down hits and misses, compare ratings and fandom takes, and explore theories for Season 2 of Tales From ‘85 before a lightning round! Unlike Mr. Clarke, we aren’t “taking a sabbatical,” and unlike Dustin, we aren’t “banned for life.” Snow sharks, possessed pumpkins, & sewer serpents? “Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid.”(00:00) Intro(1:00) Quick Recap & Reactions(12:20) Hits & Misses(40:00) Ratings & Fandom Reactions(46:40) Theories for Season 2 of Tales From ‘85(52:55) Lightning Round(01:07:48) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Tales From '85 AnnouncementDuffers Talk About Animated Series"Napoleon, give me some of your tots"All clips from Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW Ever wonder why Max’s favorite song could pull her out of Vecna’s grasp in Stranger Things? In this episode, Lauren and Joel dive into the powerful link between music and memory — from the neuroscience of how tunes unlock our deepest emotions, to why Scripture tells us to sing “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.” We’ll explore how rhythm, repetition, and melody help us hold on to truth when our minds feel trapped in the upside down of fear and forgetfulness. Grab your Walkman and your Bible — and let’s take a trip down memory lane!(00:00) Intro(1:08) Music & Memory in Stranger Things(9:50) The Neuroscience of Why Music Unlocks Memory(25:55) Biblical & Theological Resonance(40:10) Lightning Round(58:02) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Someone Like You by Van MorrisonMusic's Effects on the BrainSchool of Rock- Math LessonThe Corner RoomForevermore by Rivers & RobotsOh Love That Will Not Let Me Go by Ascend The HillSeasons Change by United PursuitRun Rudolph Run by Chuck BerryYou're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile from AnnieOnly Time by EnyaEveryday Gospel: A Daily Devotional Connecting Scripture to All of Life by Paul David TrippAll 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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW Stranger Things made you nostalgic for an era you maybe never actually lived through…and now you’re questioning everything, including your curated “80s vibes” playlist. In this episode, Lauren & Joel dive into how a show full of landlines, neon-colored hangout spots, and dangerously unsupervised bike rides managed to resonate with Gen Z and Zillennial viewers. We yap about borrowed nostalgia, visual & sonic time travel, and how intentional cinematographic decisions played such a role in the feelings of comfort in this beloved series. Is Stranger Things a sincere love letter to the 80s or a brilliantly packaged retro aesthetic for the streaming age? Grab your walkie-talkie (or, you know, your phone) and join us as we debate, overanalyze, and maybe even accidentally make you nostalgic for a life you never had. (00:00) Intro(2:03) What Nostalgia Actually Is (6:00) The Aesthetic Layer: Visual and Sonic Time Travel(35:40) The Storytelling Layer: 80s Narrative DNA(38:01) Emotional Nostalgia: Friendship and Found Family(45:14) Cultural Recycling and the Rise of Retro(54:28) The “Idealized Past” Effect; Nostalgia as Comfort and Trap(1:03:43) Lightning Round(1:38:47) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Leggo My Eggo! Tim Ives InterviewSeason 1, ep. 1 DnD CampaignBecoming Vecna: A Behind the Scenes LookDixon & Stein InterviewLucas getting ready for the danceUncle Rico is DeluluAll 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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (and also Wicked: For Good, and Loki - we promise that's it)Lauren and Joel are turning this one all the way up to Eleven—because it’s their 11th episode, and who better to celebrate than Hawkins’ own telekinetic queen? In this supercharged deep dive, they explore her backstory, stacked strengths and glaring weaknesses, plus 11 of her best moments in Stranger Things. They speculate about Eleven’s fate before an “11:11 Make-A-Wish” lightning round. Friends don’t lie, so leggo of that Eggo, grab a seat (even if it's in the nosebleeds), and tune in to Camp Know Where—brought to you by WSQK: The Squawk, broadcasting straight from the rightside up of the Upside Down.(00:00) Intro(3:00) Eleven’s Backstory(6:50) Strengths & Weaknesses(20:08) Best Eleven Moments(36:10) Do I Believe?(43:20) 11:11 Make A Wish (Lightning Round)(01:09:18) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Season 1 Recap RapI Said She's A Freak!"She broke my arm!"El threatening Vecna"I do not belong""I piggybacked from a pizza dough freezer""Karen with her wine"El flips the vanEl connects with Billy"You are the monster.""You're not going."El attacks the Flesh Monster"Join me"... "No."Goodbye, MikeMike's TheoryAll 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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW AND FOR ALL OF HARRY POTTER Lauren and Joel wrap their mini-series “Harry Things” with a deep dive of Nancy Wheeler & Hermione Granger. They discuss the characters’ backstories and compare & contrast Nancy & Hermione, before a lightning (scar) round. Let’s get those wheel(ers) turnin’ while we use our time turners to take us back to our favorite moments of these girl bosses!(00:00) Intro(1:29) Characters’ Backstories(9:50) Parallels Between Nancy & Hermione(15:24) Differences Between Nancy & Hermione(32:59) Favorite Character Moments (50:17) Lightning (Scar) Round(72:06) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:SNL Jennifer Coolidge- LEMONSJinkies!Nancy and Jonathan Practice Shooting Justice for BarbHermione Punches DracoNancy & Robin Crack the CaseFriends- Little WomenAll clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers  All clips from Harry Potter are property of Warner Bros. & J.K. Rowling--------------------------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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 1 & 4) AND FOR ALL OF HARRY POTTER (but especially films 1, 5, & 6)Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “Harry Things” with a deep dive of Albus Dumbledore & Dr. Martin Brenner (Papa). They discuss the characters’ backstories, compare & contrast Albus & Papa, and speculate their motivations before a lightning (scar) round. This isn’t a perfect science, and these so-called mentors certainly aren’t prefect (or, perfect, rather) either. We dumble-adore y’all!(00:00) Intro(1:36) Characters’ Backstories(11:40) Parallels Between Dumbledore & Papa(24:46) This Riddle is Not So Dumble-adorable(33:17) Differences Between Dumbledore & Papa(43:57) Lightning (Scar) Round(01:02:50) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:SNL Jennifer Coolidge- LEMONSPotter Puppet Pals- DUMBLEDORE!He Must Die At The Proper TimeHarry Potter PrankEleven Says Goodbye to PapaDon't Be Suspicious!Eleven Confronts PapaTurn On The LightAll clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers  All clips from Harry Potter are property of Warner Bros. & J.K. Rowling--------------------------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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 1, 2, 5, & 8) AND FOR ALL OF HARRY POTTER (but especially films 1 & 5)Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “Harry Things” with a deep dive of Will Byers & Harry Potter. They discuss the protagonists’ backstories, compare & contrast Will & Harry, and explore their Achilles' heels before a lightning (scar) round. “Will” you join us as we grab some “espresso patronum” and “walkie-talkie” about the shocking parallels between these two “chosen ones”?(00:00) Intro(1:07) Protagonists’ Backstories(4:48) Parallels Between Will & Harry(7:27) Differences Between Will & Harry(13:49) Strengths & Weaknesses(20:16) Connections to King Jesus(26:15) Lightning (Scar) Round(42:47) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:But I AM the Chosen One!Zombie BoyHarry Leading Dumbledore's ArmyWill talks with JoyceAll clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers  All clips from Harry Potter are property of Warner Bros. & J.K. Rowling--------------------------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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 4 & 5) AND FOR ALL OF HARRY POTTER (but especially films 2 & 4)Lauren and Joel launch their mini-series “Harry Things” with a deep dive of Vecna & Voldemort. They discuss the villains’ backstories, compare & contrast Vecna & Voldy, explore their motivations/worldviews, and sort through their sinister similarities to Satan. Help us crack the Riddle, 001 step at a time, as we Avada Ke-dive-right into this episode!(00:00) Intro(2:59) Villains’ Backstories(10:48) Motivations & Worldviews(15:38) Who is the Worst Villain? (18:15) Sounds Like Satan!(43:51) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Potter Puppet PalsTom Meets DumbledoreEARTHQUAKE- Freaky FridayVoldemort's Monologue in The Goblet of FireParks & Rec Clip- The WORSTVecna's MonologueTom's Monologue in the Chamber of SecretsAll clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers  All clips from Harry Potter are property of Warner Bros. & J.K. Rowling--------------------------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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 2 & 3)Lauren and Joel wrap up their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "You Don’t Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce. 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, and discuss the parallels/contrasts of the “Jims.” Grab a Slim Jim and journey with us as we yap about this song because, as Chief Hopper says, “all right this…THIS is music.”(00:00) Intro(1:50) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context(7:11) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things (12:16) Comparing & Contrasting the “Jims” & Lyrics Analysis(16:01) … “It’s James.”(17:38) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates(21:05) Song Instrumentalization (25:23) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:“You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” by Jim CroceBiography of Jim CroceJim Croce Viera Voice FeatureDrake and Josh Pool SharksCulture Sonar FeatureHopper Dancing to "You Don't Mess Around with Jim""There's nothing wrong with Nana!"Mike lies to El on the phoneHopper updates Joyce"It's your grandma" Season 3 BloopersFat RamboCoffee and ContemplationAll 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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 2 & 4)Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Every Breath You Take” by The Police. 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, & discuss the casts’ & Duffers’ opinions of the song choice. Come listen to “every word we say!” (but only if you want- we aren’t stalkers and you do reserve the right to stop listening at any point)(00:00) Intro(1:30) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context(11:55) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things (13:58) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates(20:44) Why Does This Song Get Used As A Love Song?(21:35) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis(25:11) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Radio Fidelity The Story Behind "Every Breath You Take"Why The Police’s 'Synchronicity' Still Resonates After 40 YearsSting vs. the Police: Their Never-Ending War Over ‘Every Breath You Take’Snow Ball DanceHow Cyndi Lauper and the Police Added Deeper Meaning to ‘Stranger Things 2′lAll 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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 4 & 5)Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush, including the orchestral & piano arrangements by Rob Simonsen. 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, & compare/contrast the original version with the various arrangements. Let’s go running up that hill together, friends!(00:00) Intro(2:24) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context(7:15) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things (23:36) What Songs Would Save Us From Vecna(25:42) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates(33:13) Viral Kate Bush Effect(37:33) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis(46:31) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) (LYRICS) [Stranger Things: Season 4 Soundtrack]Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill | Stranger Things Orchestral Version | Rob SimonsenStranger Things Season 4 Episode 4 End Credits Song : Running Up That Hill (Stranger Things Version)Running Up That Hill Vol 2 Scene | Stranger Things 4About Kate Bush's CareerKate's Reaction to Her Song in Stranger ThingsMax's Running Up That Hill MomentLucas Pleading With Max to Wake UpKate Bush Rare BBC Interview“1979” by The Smashing PumpkinsEscape From the City (City Escape) - Sonic Adventure 2 [OST]Dear Billy Part OneDear Billy Part TwoKate Bush Viral EffectDuffers Interview- Kate Bush EffectAll 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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 1, 3, & 5)Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Heroes" by David Bowie, including the 2010 cover version by Peter Gabriel. 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, & compare/contrast the 2 song versions. Come be heroes with us, friends… just for one day!(00:00) Intro(2:16) Quick Reaction- Which Version We Enjoy More(3:25) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context(11:18) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things (16:17) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song & Why It Resonates(27:11) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis(34:37) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Heroes (2002 Remaster)Peter Gabriel - HeroesThe Story Behind "Heroes" by David BowieMoby Shares a Secret About "Heroes"David Bowie Feature for Songwriters Hall of FameBowie interview on EllenBowie Interview with Anthony DeCurtisMore Cowbell- SNLStranger Things' Joe Keery Suggested David Bowie’s "Heroes" for Series FinaleAll 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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 1, 4, & 5)Lauren and Joel kick off their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "When It’s Cold I’d Like to Die" by Moby ft. Mimi Goese. 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, & discuss a bit about how (as the album is entitled) Everything is Wrong. Come “fight the tide” with us, friends!(00:00) Intro(2:15) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context(10:03) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things (13:34) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song For The First Time(23:15) Why This Song Resonates(28:17) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis(34:27) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Rolling Stone Feature on MobyThe Story Behind "When It's Cold I'd Like to Die"Moby SPIN Interview 2015All 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!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially season 5)Lauren and Joel share their honest reactions to season 5 (the hits and misses), and briefly discuss the mass psychosis surrounding Conformity Gate. Vecna told us he wants you... to joooooin us!(00:00) Intro(4:03) General Reactions to Season 5(5:22) What Hit in Season 5(13:57) What Missed in Season 5(30:35) Theories That Came True (there's not a lot)(34:47) Theories That Did NOT Come True(46:08) Conformity Gate Psychosis(1:01:22) We'd Love to Hear From You!Honorable Mentions:Sadie Sink talking about lack of urgency in scene with Holly Wheeler on The Tonight ShowJake Connelly talking about a mayonnaise documentary on The Tonight ShowNick & Jess from New Girl meeting PrinceMeme of Demogorgons during the finale battle of Stranger Things--------------------------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!