Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast

Stranger Things Influence: Stephen King

February 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Influence series with a look at how the works of Stephen King helped shape Stranger Things. From train tracks to telekinetic kids to 'The Talisman', we chat about it all. Grab your copy of that book about the nasty mutt and join us!

Stranger Things Deep Dive: ‘Montauk’ Show Bible and the Original Pilot Script

February 01, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB

Whitney and Collin are back with another Stranger Things Deep Dive, taking a look at the 'Montauk' show bible, which the Duffers created to pitch their idea for this cool new show way back when. We also go through their original pilot script and chat about what changed in the journey from page to screen. (Picture Mr. Clarke as Indiana Jones!) Join us! Montauk Show Bible: https://bit.ly/montaukbible Pilot Episode Script: https://bit.ly/STpilotscript

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Chief Jim Hopper

January 04, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with our hero, Chief Jim Hopper—the man you want in your corner, loving father, determined prisoner, and proponent of coffee and contemplation. We look at how his character evolved over the series and helped make our favorite show what it is. Leave the door open three inches and join us!

Stranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: We Need These 80s Songs!

December 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Whitney and Collin continue prepping for Season 5 with a wish list of awesome music from the 80s (and beyond) that would be a perfect fit for the final season of Stranger Things. From 'trailerized' versions of vintage pop hits to some current gems, we each reveal our thoughts and then let our listeners weigh in with their ideas! 'Release the Bats' and join us!

Stranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: We Need Answers!

November 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Whitney and Collin go through all the unanswered questions (and offer some answers?) about Stranger Things that we hope get resolved in the final season. From the origins of the Upside Down to hopes of a better haircut for Will, we each reveal our thoughts and then launch into listener emails for their opinion! Have a peek under Lucas's bed (or don't!) and join us! Note: Collin goofed (at 40:43)! Bonfire night is, in fact, the same as Guy Fawkes Night (November 5), celebrated primari...

Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 2 Episodes

October 12, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at the Top 3 (because we can't count?) episodes of Stranger Things Season Two. From 'MADMAX' straight through to 'The Gate', we each reveal our thoughts and then launch into listener emails for their opinion! Plus, we talk best 80s Halloween costumes. Join us!

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Nancy Wheeler

September 14, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the indomitable Nancy Wheeler—brother of Mike, friend of (RIP) Barb, and a killer with a shotgun (and handgun... and rifle). We look at how her awesomeness evolved and has helped shape our favorite show...so grab your anatomy homework and join us!

Stranger Things Free-for-All: Zoom with the Scoopers

August 17, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their trek through the Deep Dark Void by hosting a Zoom call with some of our trusty Scoopers! We talk about everything from overrated characters to the upcoming Stranger Things VR game to even a little Taylor Swift. Plus, fan art! Grab your spiked baseball bat and join us!

Stranger Things Top 5: Best Duos

July 20, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at the best duos from Stranger Things. From Steve & Dustin to El & Hopper to some more unconventional and creative ones (Joyce & her magnets!), we each reveal our thoughts and then dig into listener emails! Plus, Sophie is finally back with more trivia stumpers. Join us!

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Karen Wheeler

July 06, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the great Karen Wheeler—wife of Ted, mother of three great kiddos, and all-around queen...at least once she put that little 'Billy almost-mistake' behind her. We look at how her devotion (and, sure, her fashion choices and hairstyles) have helped shape our favorite show...so grab some of that chicken that Ted enjoys so much and join us!

Stranger Things Influence: Indiana Jones Trilogy (1981, 1984, 1989)

June 22, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Influence series with a look at how 1981's 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', 1984's 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', and 1989's 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' helped shape Stranger Things. From supernatural things melting scientists to heroes being held prisoner and tied back-to-back, we chat about it all. Grab your leather jacket and your whip, and join us!

Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 1 Episodes

June 08, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 44.8 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at the Top 3 (counter-intuitive, sure) episodes of Stranger Things Season One. From 'The Vanishing of Will Byers' straight through to 'The Upside Down', we each reveal our thoughts and then launch into listener emails! Plus, Sophie writes in with five more trivia stumpers for us. Join us!

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Steve Harrington

May 25, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the awesome Steve Harrington—babysitter extraordinaire, master of the bat flip, and all-around good dude. We look at how the young man with the great hair has helped shape our favorite show... so grab your Fabergé Organics (when your hair's damp, not wet, okay?) and join us!

Stranger Things Top 5: Funniest Moments

May 11, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at the funniest, happiest, and all-around take-a-break-from-all-the-suspense moments in Stranger Things. From good ol' Mr. Clarke and his curiosity paddles to commandeering the TODFTHR, we each reveal our thoughts and then launch into listener emails! There's nothing wrong with Nana! Join us!

Stranger Things Influence: Back to the Future (1985)

April 27, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Influence series with a look at how 1985's 'Back to the Future' helped shape Stranger Things. From terrifying moments in mall parking lots to Robin and Steve discussing how weird it is for a mom to hit on her own son, we chat about it all, and also tackle Sophie's latest trivia questions! Fire up the flux capacitor and join us!

Stranger Things Top 5: 80s Nostalgia Moments

April 13, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at the best of the 80s nostalgia moments. On the pod, we call 'em the Collin Moments! From arcades to fashion to the almighty video store, we each reveal our thoughts and then launch into listener emails! Stuff your pockets full of quarters and join us!

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Max Mayfield

March 30, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Character Deep Dive series with the great Max Mayfield—zoomer, tomboy, and tortured soul. We look at how the California transplant has helped shape our favorite show... so grab your skateboard, don't take any crap from Billy, and join us!

Stranger Things Influence: Alien (1979)

March 16, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Influence series with a look at how 1979's 'Alien' helped shape Stranger Things. From the Facehugger to scientists in HAZMAT suits to those oh-so-retro computers, we chat about it all, and then debate how a Xenomorph would wear a hat! Get your face away from that alien egg and join us!

Stranger Things Top 5: Scariest Moments

March 02, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at what gave us all the chills, the scares, and the absolute freak-outs during the first four seasons of our favorite show. From Will's exorcism to a town melting into goo to that very first shot of a lab guy running for his life, we each reveal our thoughts and then launch into listener emails! R-U-N to safety and join us!

Stranger Things Influence: Ghostbusters (1984)

February 16, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Influence series with a look at how 1984's 'Ghostbusters' helped shape Stranger Things. From Dusty-bun's certificate to the party's Halloween costumes to a nifty nod from ST's lead makeup artist, we chat about it all. Fire up your proton pack and join us! Who ya gonna call?

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Mike Wheeler

February 02, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Whitney and Collin kick off their Character Deep Dive series with young Mike. Loveable teen? Unfeeling jerk? Somewhere in between? We look at how the middle child in the Wheeler household has helped shape our favorite show. Don your best (or worst) California duds and join us!

Stranger Things Influence: The Goonies (1985)

January 19, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Influence series with a look at how 1985's 'The Goonies' helped shape Stranger Things. From Sean Astin to chocolate pudding to kids on bikes, we chat about it all. Avoid all the booty traps ('That's what I said!') and join us!

Stranger Things Top 5: If We Could Make Some Changes

January 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at some things that could have been done differently over the first four seasons—though, yes, we still love our favorite show! From character deaths to unfortunate haircuts to that one particular episode, we each reveal our thoughts and then launch into listener emails! Light a candle for poor Mews and join us!

Stranger Things Influence: Gremlins (1984)

December 01, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Influence series with a look at how 1984's 'Gremlins' helped shape Stranger Things. We chat about a bunch of connections, including the small town setting, the hallowed three rules, and, of course, cuddly little creatures turning evil. Plus, listener emails!

Stranger Things Top 5: Main Characters

November 17, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at all the colorful characters that have made Stranger Things as awesome as it is. We each reveal our favorites and then launch into listener emails before our highly scientific final ranking! Grab your Members Only jacket and join us!

Stranger Things Influence: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

November 03, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Influence series with a look at how 1982's 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' played a role in shaping Stranger Things. From evil government agents to Halloween dress-up to, of course, van flips and flying bikes, it's all there! Plus, listener emails... and remember to send us your trivia questions!

Stranger Things Top 5: One-Liners

October 20, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at all the quips and digs that have made Stranger Things great. From "Mike! I found the chocolate pudding!" to "There's more to life than stupid boys!", we count down our favorites and share fan favorites, too. Do four puffs of the Farrah Fawcett spray and join us!

Stranger Things Influence: Jaws (1975)

October 06, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

Whitney and Collin continue their Influence series with a look at how 1975's 'Jaws' played a role in shaping Stranger Things. We chat about the Brody/Hopper connections, those colorful mayors, and how the Duffers mirrored the demogorgon after a shark named Bruce. Plus, listener emails!

Stranger Things Top 5: Needle Drops

September 22, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Whitney and Collin kick off their Top 5 series with a look at all the songs that have made Stranger Things great. From Corey Hart to Kate Bush, from Metallica to Madonna, we count down our favorites and share fan favorites, too. Pass the dutchie and come along for the ride!

Stranger Things Influence: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

September 08, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Whitney and Collin kick off their Influence series with a look at how 1984's 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' played a role in shaping Stranger Things. We chat about the film's legacy, its cheesy 80s goodness, and how Robert Englund joined the Duffers for Season 4.

Stranger Things Interview: Logan Riley Bruner

August 25, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MB

Whitney and Collin chat with Logan Riley Bruner, who starred as Fred Benson in Stranger Things 4. Listen as Logan chats about getting hoisted up into the Atlanta air, dropped into a grave with Jamie Campbell Bower, and having his face on a Sunset Boulevard billboard. Plus, we reveal what's coming next for 'Scoops Ahoy'!

Stranger Things Season 4 Wrap-Up

August 18, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Whitney and Collin tie a ribbon on Season 4 of Stranger Things, picking our favorite episode, chatting about all the unanswered questions, Jamie's new song, and Modine's twitter drag. And we have our superlatives for the season!

S4E9: The Piggyback, part 2

August 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

Whitney and Collin recap and discuss the last half of Chapter 9 of Stranger Things 4, including the Dustin/Uncle Wayne tearjerker, the return of that dang Moby song, and Whitney's traumatic Collin Moment. Plus, Little Things and, of course, our episode superlatives.

S4E9: The Piggyback, part 1

July 28, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Whitney and Collin recap and discuss the first half of Chapter 9 of Stranger Things 4, including El's "Hi", Argyle's pineapple, Enzo's breadsticks, and the lack of electricity in the Upside Down. Plus, Little Things, music, our episode superlatives, and more!

S4E8: Papa

July 21, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Whitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 8 of Stranger Things 4, including the lovely Katinka, that icky moment when "flesh bursts", and the oh-so-80s Molly Ringwald bit. But we kick things off with some homework for YOU! Plus, yes, our episode superlatives.

S4E7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab

July 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Whitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 7 of Stranger Things 4, including that big Vecna reveal, Steve's Ozzy move, "Otkryt dveri!", and whatever the heck is lurking under Lucas' bed. Plus, Little Things, Collin's homework, music, and our episode superlatives!

S4E6: The Dive

July 07, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Whitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 6 of Stranger Things 4, including El's Plinko troubles, good ol' Ted, fun times with the Bingham clan, Little Things, music, and our episode superlatives!

Stranger Things 4 Volume 2: First Thoughts!

July 02, 2022 14:44 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Whitney and Collin catch their breath and decompress in the wake of Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 4. We give our initial thoughts on episodes 8 and 9, chatting about what we love, who we lost, and the upending of all those fan theories!

S4E5: The Nina Project

June 30, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Whitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 5 of Stranger Things 4, including Murray's sweet karate moves, Hopper's poor toes, Robin's sleepy face, SpaghettiOs, and, of course, our episode superlatives!

S4E4: Dear Billy

June 23, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Whitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 4 of Stranger Things 4, including a Nintendo oopsie, Billy's return, the horrifying cradle burn, and, of course, 'Running Up That Hill'. It's a super-sized podcast episode with tons of listener emails!

S4E3: The Monster and the Superhero

June 16, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Whitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 3 of Stranger Things 4, including Murray's risotto, chocolate Yoo-hoo, Little Things, Where in the World Is?, and our (and listener) episode superlatives! It's schmackin'!

S4E2: Vecna's Curse

June 09, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Whitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 2 of Stranger Things 4, including Steve's propensity for odd weapons, Will's forgotten birthday, our beloved Fred, all that great 80s music, and our episode superlatives!

S4E1: The Hellfire Club

June 02, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Whitney and Collin kick off Stranger Things 4 with 'The Hellfire Club', including discussions about the speedy mailman, Kate Bush, and Reeboks, plus we play 'Where in the World Is?', chat about our love of Eddie, and give our episode superlatives!

Stranger Things 4: First Thoughts!

May 28, 2022 15:53 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Whitney and Collin bask in the glow that is (finally) Season 4 of Stranger Things. We give our initial thoughts on Volume I as a whole, chatting about what we love, what we like, and even a few things we aren't super-keen on. It's great to be back!

Stranger Things 4 Preview: Theories and Hints and TV-MA, Oh My!

April 21, 2022 14:54 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Whitney and Collin continue to gear up for Stranger Things 4, chatting about everything from the Silo Lab to the HNL to Suzie to Vecna...this time with a special guest direct from Australia—MightyFluff from the Hawkins AV Club! WARNING: (Theoretical) spoilers abound!