The Borrowed Nostalgia of Stranger Things

The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Dream a Little Dream of Me" by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

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!

The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Material Girl" by Madonna

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!

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

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!

The Moms of Stranger Things

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (as well as Stranger Things: The First Shadow) Who’s the real mom of Stranger Things? Joel & Lauren are diving into motherhood of the 1980s in this episode, handing out some Mom Superlatives, reminiscing the best Mom Moments, and closing with a Mamma Bear lightning round. The moms who are often in the background are finally getting their spotlight! Join us as we yap about these occasionally-oblivious-yet-incredibly-protective moms. Also shoutout to all the moms out there, cause let’s face it, mom’s probably the one who would drop you off and pick you up to & from Camp Know Where, right? (00:00) Intro (01:25) Who is the Real Mom of Stranger Things? (09:14) Motherhood in Stranger Things (10:53) Mom Superlatives (37:32) Best Mom Moments (43:16) Mamma Bear Lightning Round (01:00:40) We'd Love to Hear From You! Honorable Mentions: Mom! Mommy! [https://youtu.be/aOLxQGLJouI?si=M0WOM_RqBCyAul8Y&t=7] Mother- Parent Trap [https://youtu.be/G4k-dB8Y6f4?si=4KMb7MOea_c_L_JK&t=136] Mom? -Kevin McAllister [https://youtu.be/Vs7fXWn7QyU?si=zHUfkwJ9UYJ4INwX&t=166] Momma- Eleven [https://youtu.be/vOyY8Cq8cv4?si=tF_cVy7fjfzH-G5U&t=109] Joyce & Jonathan Arguing- Season 1 [https://youtu.be/G9w9icAy74k?si=7Tr2R4lmYFHOHrNK] Tragic Background of Terry Ives [https://youtu.be/fHyQm97Wq1E?si=QZtCVncv-HxgbwaY&t=2] Joyce & The Christmas Lights [https://youtu.be/jIQ9z2bxXyg?si=p0zg1eq9yLKBJ4eQ&t=64] 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!

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

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 Announcement [https://youtu.be/7m49Wm64ngo?si=oOAyczx8twf_6d2R&t=2] Duffers Talk About Animated Series [https://youtube.com/shorts/npn8mfq-BFA?si=T12g0RHSR0fPDbSr] "Napoleon, give me some of your tots" [https://youtu.be/ROFeU9_tFf4?si=pMfmhcOT4BPPQ5t-&t=26] 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 👀): 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!