Episodios

  • The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Every Breath You Take" by The Police
    Feb 10 2026

    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 Years

    Sting vs. the Police: Their Never-Ending War Over ‘Every Breath You Take’

    Snow Ball Dance

    How Cyndi Lauper and the Police Added Deeper Meaning to ‘Stranger Things 2′l

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    26 m
  • The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by Kate Bush
    Feb 3 2026

    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 Simonsen

    Stranger Things Season 4 Episode 4 End Credits Song : Running Up That Hill (Stranger Things Version)

    Running Up That Hill Vol 2 Scene | Stranger Things 4

    About Kate Bush's Career

    Kate's Reaction to Her Song in Stranger Things

    Max's Running Up That Hill Moment

    Lucas Pleading With Max to Wake Up

    Kate Bush Rare BBC Interview

    “1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins

    Escape From the City (City Escape) - Sonic Adventure 2 [OST]

    Dear Billy Part One

    Dear Billy Part Two

    Kate Bush Viral Effect

    Duffers Interview- Kate Bush Effect

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    48 m
  • The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Heroes" by David Bowie; Covered by Peter Gabriel
    Jan 27 2026

    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 - Heroes

    The Story Behind "Heroes" by David Bowie

    Moby Shares a Secret About "Heroes"

    David Bowie Feature for Songwriters Hall of Fame

    Bowie interview on Ellen

    Bowie Interview with Anthony DeCurtis

    More Cowbell- SNL

    Stranger Things' Joe Keery Suggested David Bowie’s "Heroes" for Series Finale

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    36 m
  • The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "When It's Cold I'd Like to Die" by Moby ft. Mimi Goese
    Jan 21 2026

    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 Moby

    The Story Behind "When It's Cold I'd Like to Die"

    Moby SPIN Interview 2015

    All clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers

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    🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis

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    36 m
  • Stranger Things 5: Reactions, Theories, & Conformity Gate
    Jan 14 2026

    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 Show

    Jake Connelly talking about a mayonnaise documentary on The Tonight Show

    Nick & Jess from New Girl meeting Prince

    Meme of Demogorgons during the finale battle of Stranger Things

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