Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW  Joel & Lauren leave Camp Know Where & head to Camp Hero for a deep dive into the origins of Stranger Things. They explore the verified historical events & speculatory conspiracy theories that inspired this beloved TV series. All the while, they ask themselves an important question: When it comes to human experimentation, where does God draw the line? R...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (especially The Boroughs) This week at Camp Know Where, we’re taking a field trip to The Boroughs —and asking the big question: is this giving Hawkins… or something else entirely? We kick things off with quick reactions, then jump into “Boroughs Things” as we compare and contrast both shows—the vibes, the mysteries, and what actually works. Plus, we unpack our bigg...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (as well as Stranger Things: The First Shadow) Who’s the real dad of Stranger Things ? Joel & Lauren are diving into fatherhood of the 1980s in this episode, handing out some Dad Superlatives, reminiscing the best Dad Moments, and closing with a Pop-corn lightning round. Whether your dad taught you to play baseball or hot wire a car, you’re welcome to join us a...

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 & an...

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...

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 l...

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 &...

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 instr...

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...

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! U...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW  Ever wonder why Max’s favorite song could pull her out of Vecna’s grasp in Stranger Things ? In this episode, Lauren and Joel dive into the powerful link between music and memory — from the neuroscience of how tunes unlock our deepest emotions, to why Scripture tells us to sing “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.” We’ll explore how rhythm, repetition, and melody...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW  Stranger Things made you nostalgic for an era you maybe never actually lived through…and now you’re questioning everything , including your curated “80s vibes” playlist. In this episode, Lauren & Joel dive into how a show full of landlines, neon-colored hangout spots, and dangerously unsupervised bike rides managed to resonate with Gen Z and Zillennial viewers...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (and also Wicked: For Good, and Loki - we promise that's it) Lauren and Joel are turning this one all the way up to Eleven—because it’s their 11th episode, and who better to celebrate than Hawkins’ own telekinetic queen? In this supercharged deep dive, they explore her backstory, stacked strengths and glaring weaknesses, plus 11 of her best moments in Stranger...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW AND FOR ALL OF HARRY POTTER  Lauren and Joel wrap their mini-series “ Harry Things ” with a deep dive of Nancy Wheeler & Hermione Granger. They discuss the characters’ backstories and compare & contrast Nancy & Hermione, before a lightning (scar) round. Let’s get those wheel(ers) turnin’ while we use our time turners to take us back to our favorite mome...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 1 & 4) AND FOR ALL OF HARRY POTTER (but especially films 1, 5, & 6) Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “ Harry Things ” with a deep dive of Albus Dumbledore & Dr. Martin Brenner (Papa) . They discuss the characters’ backstories, compare & contrast Albus & Papa, and speculate their motivations before a lightning (s...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 1, 2, 5, & 8) AND FOR ALL OF HARRY POTTER (but especially films 1 & 5) Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “ Harry Things ” with a deep dive of Will Byers & Harry Potter . They discuss the protagonists’ backstories, compare & contrast Will & Harry, and explore their Achilles' heels before a lightning (scar) rou...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 4 & 5) AND FOR ALL OF HARRY POTTER (but especially films 2 & 4) Lauren and Joel launch their mini-series “ Harry Things ” with a deep dive of Vecna & Voldemort . They discuss the villains’ backstories, compare & contrast Vecna & Voldy, explore their motivations/worldviews, and sort through their sinister similarities to S...

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 2 & 3) Lauren and Joel wrap up their mini-series “ The Music of Stranger Things ” with a deep dive of the song " You Don’t Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce. 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 instrumentaliz...

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 o...

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 p...

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....

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...

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 (the...