Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 (S1): Reactions & Theories

"Purple Rain" by Prince - The Music of Stranger Things

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially season 5) Lauren and Joel wrap their 2nd mini-series of “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Purple Rain” by Prince. 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 purple lightning round. If life is purple raining on your parade, we hope this lil trip to Camp Know Where cheers you up, friends! (00:00) Intro (02:01) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context (09:25) How Stranger Things Landed Prince’s Music (17:51) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things  (21:26) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates (28:54) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis (43:47) Purple Lightning Round (01:06:55) We'd Love to Hear From You! Honorable Mentions: Prince meets Nick & Jess on New Girl [https://youtu.be/bJGcASPRu0Q?si=J6P_K1vmUAbhaTdp] Tudum: How the Duffers Scored Two Prince Songs [https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/stranger-things-5-episode-8-prince-needle-drop-songs] Variety Article: Stranger Things and Prince [https://variety.com/2026/film/news/stranger-things-finale-prince-when-doves-cry-purple-rain-1236622700/] Goodbye Mike [https://youtu.be/sz0umSGQF9g?si=vTufTppeFelttVVc&t=1] All 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 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod 🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis 🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud Thank you so much for listening!

"Master of Puppets" by Metallica - The Music of Stranger Things

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially season 4) Lauren and Joel continue their 2nd mini-series of “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Master of Puppets” by Metallica. 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. You don’t have to be a Master Puppeteer to join us at Camp Know Where, friends! (00:00) Intro (02:03) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context (09:04) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things  (14:37) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates (29:08) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis (39:14) Lightning Round (59:00) We'd Love to Hear From You! Honorable Mentions: Stranger Things puts Metallica back on the charts! [https://youtu.be/DbtvnwH4ag0?si=Bfvv8Ogw-zRm982b] Metallica on Jimmy Kimmel Live! [https://youtu.be/mvXRpO4yTO0?si=syVahLX9AMNze6Q5&t=76] Joseph Quinn on The Tonight Show [https://youtu.be/uookwKDmtzU?si=5T3RY5CGktXj8XCr&t=142] Joseph Quinn Breaks Down Eddie's Journey [https://youtu.be/LDfV6E3pqJU?si=vB-li8pylDqjfPOL] All 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 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod 🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis 🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud Thank you so much for listening!

"Dream a Little Dream of Me" by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - The Music of Stranger Things

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially season 4) Lauren and Joel take a deep dive of the song "Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by Ella Fitzgerald ft. Louis Armstrong. 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. We hope this one causes good daydreams and not nightmares, campers! (00:00) Intro (1:40) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context (8:45) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things  (17:56) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates (25:46) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis (35:42) Lightning Round (48:48) We'd Love to Hear From You! Honorable Mentions: All 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 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod 🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis 🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud Thank you so much for listening!

"Material Girl" by Madonna - The Music of Stranger Things

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially season 3) Lauren and Joel continue their 2nd mini-series of “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Material Girl” by Madonna. 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. Take a break from the material world and take a little trip to Camp Know Where with us, friends! (00:00) Intro (2:59) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context (8:10) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things  (13:45) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates (19:19) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis (31:46) Lightning Round (57:15) We'd Love to Hear From You! Honorable Mentions: Starcourt Mall Commercial [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXyju7zFwyE] Irony of Material Girl [https://youtu.be/UGruuUth7TE?si=tzwRujWCl9liR3fs&t=130] Joey: "Stupid Gap on every corner!" [https://youtube.com/shorts/Cky9gMkbLkM?si=Mk0N8UZF-drL4dX5] $300?! [https://youtu.be/aGSHAr_ARfs?si=dRV4Ant8J8TiN--E&t=9] All 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 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod 🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis 🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud Thank you so much for listening!

"Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash - The Music of Stranger Things

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 Clash [https://youtu.be/BN9QSmNNWVs?si=ef_Z8kYukVUIjs_e&t=361] NPR Nora Felder Interview [https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5622116] Duffers on The Clash [https://youtu.be/GbsZVCvo_rc?si=A0R-F7ycr5QmggOX&t=289] Do you even like baseball? [https://youtu.be/bnMlqMjhy74?si=L_7cEKqkgN-lG9Ux&t=50] Will Sings- Walkie Talkie [https://youtu.be/C0iwDJfG6FI?si=ZqT1G39ZtnEsScVi&t=36] Will Is Still There [https://youtu.be/IeQ3zAZCTAU?si=-USoeyek7UG2PDUF&t=17] Season 5 Intro Scene [https://youtu.be/vhFPHYgILN0?si=-UCU7OhMh1LxdtLF&t=6] Should I Stay or Should I Go in Spanish [https://youtu.be/BN9QSmNNWVs?si=zrCJcLcJ3E44tyNf&t=304] All 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 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod 🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis 🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud Thank you so much for listening!