Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast

Apr 03 2025 89 ep. 50 mins 236

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Recapping, discussing, and dissecting the Netflix masterpiece one chapter at a time. Join us as we set sail on this ocean of Stranger Things flavor. We'll be your captain. Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and watch us on YouTube (all @ScoopsAhoyPod)

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Stranger Things Episode Rankings: #11–20

Apr 03 2025 67 mins

Collin and guest host Doug continue our three-part definitive ranking of every Stranger Things episode (so far). This time, we're keeping things rolling with the middle of the pack – the meh, the beige, the quintessentially mediocre chapters of our beloved show. But first, we shake up our rankings from the last episode a bit! Hey... our list, our rules. Hide out in the bushes wit

Stranger Things Episode Rankings: #21–34

Mar 06 2025 61 mins

Collin and guest host Doug kick off our three-part definitive ranking of every Stranger Things episode (so far). We're starting with the bottom of the barrel – the dregs, the pond scum, the ABSOLUTE worst chapters of our beloved show. (We kid, of course... even THAT episode has its good points.) Hop on a bus, go find your lost sister, and then join us!

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Robin Buckley

Feb 06 2025 44 mins

Collin and guest host Doug continue our Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the pride of the Hawkins High marching band, Robin Buckley. Code-breaker extraordinaire, 'Hidden Fortress' lover, and empirical badass, she's the one who figures out what needs to happen, and then always gets it done. Collin and Doug look at how Robin has shaped our favorite show and also talk a

Stranger Things Seasons 1–4 Superlatives

Jan 09 2025 69 mins

Collin and guest host Doug can't prep for Season 5 of Stranger Things without first looking back at all the best that Seasons 1–4 had to offer. So, we're going through our usual superlatives (Ooooooooh!): MVP, Best Line, Most Spirited, and Most Stranger Thing, and then picking our overall favs. From Steve's babysitter charm to the delightful piggyback from a pizza dough freezer t

Stranger Things Deep Dive: Revisiting Fall 1987

Dec 12 2024 108 mins

Now that we all know that Stranger Things 5 is set in the fall of 1987, Collin and guest host Doug present a MEGA-sized episode all about the pop culture and headlines of that glorious time — from Iran-Contra to ‘Dirty Dancing’ to little baby Jessica. What music is Dustin listening to on his Walkman? What movie is Lucas taking Max to? And what cool duds is Nancy wearing while

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Lucas Sinclair

Nov 14 2024 72 mins

Collin and guest host Doug continue the Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with Hawkins High hoops MVP Lucas Sinclair. Founding member of The Party, loyal bf to Max, and all-around great guy, he'll stand with you 'til the very end. And then some. Collin and Doug look at how Lucas has shaped our favorite show, and then they share listener emails (and talk about the underwhel

Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 4 Episodes

Oct 10 2024 63 mins

Collin and Doug continue the Top 5 series, ranking the best episodes of Stranger Things Season Four. From 'The Hellfire Club' straight through to 'The Piggyback', we each reveal our thoughts and then get into all the emails from our loyal listeners. Dear Billy, there's a lot to choose from, so rev up Katinka and join us!

Stranger Things Influence: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Sep 12 2024 92 mins

Collin and guest host Doug continue the ‘Scoops Ahoy’ Influence series with a look at how 1980's 'The Empire Strikes Back' (and the Star Wars universe in general) helped shape Stranger Things. From force-pushing train cars to name-dropping Lando, there's so much to talk about that not even the Millennium Falcon could hold it all. Grab your trusty lightsaber, embrace the Dark Si

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Eleven

Aug 15 2024 72 mins

Collin and guest host Doug continue our Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the centerpiece of the whole show: Jane “Eleven” Ives Hopper. She’s the driving force of everything – the kid (now, young woman) who can crush a Coke can, build a killer diorama, and force-push a baddie like no one’s business. Collin and Doug look at how El has shaped our favorite show

Stranger Things Top 5: Most Memorable Moments

Jul 18 2024 83 mins

Collin is joined by special Scooper guest co-host Doug, as we continue the Top 5 series with a SUPER-sized look at the most memorable moments from seasons 1 through 4 of Stranger Things. From Steve's killer bat flip to Max running up that hill to Eddie shredding Metallica, we each reveal our thoughts and then dig into listener emails! Plus, of course, we talk all about that oh-so-a