Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast

In today's episode, Ashley is joined by Zac and Devon, hosts of the Hawkins Hellfire Collective Podcast, to break down Stranger Things Season 5. From what worked, to what didn’t, to the controversial return of Kali - we’re diving into it all! Listen to the HHC on YouTube and subscribe to their channel so that you don't miss their latest episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@HawkinsHellfireCol...

Eleven: "Give them the Q&A episode." Welp, you heard her! In this episode, Ashley answers YOUR Stranger Things' questions and gives an update on what to expect from the podcast in the coming months! Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠

This is what it sounds like when the doves cry [about Stranger Things being over]... In today's episode, Ashley is joined by special guests, Miles and Kathleen from "Stranger Still: A Stranger Things Re-Watch Podcast"! They talk about their favorite Dixon & Stein score tracks, the legacy of Stranger Things, (attempt) to solve Eleven's fate, and much more! Follow Stranger Stil...

In this episode, Ashley gives her thoughts and overall review of the Stranger Things series finale as well as Season 5. She also gives insight into what's ahead for the Ham Radio podcast and Ham Radio Media in the new year (and beyond). Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠

In today's episode, Ashley gives her reactions to and review of Volume 2 (episodes 5-7) of Stranger Things season 5, covering everything from Dustin and Steve's reconciliation, the reveal of the Upside Down's true nature, Jonathan and Nancy's "un-proposal" and other highs --and lows -- of Volume 2. Ashley also gives her final predictions for the series finale and dives de...

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EPISODES OF STRANGER THINGS SEASON 5*** In this episode, Ashley gives her review and rating of Volume 1 (aka, Episodes 1-4) of Stranger Things Season 5! She breaks down main events from Volume 1 including Will's standout moment, the "new" Holly Wheeler, new character Derek Turnbow, Eleven's shocking discovery, Max Mayfield, what Vecna's p...

At long last, we are TWO DAYS away from the premiere of the long-awaited fifth and final season of Stranger Things! In today's special Monday edition of the Ham Radio Podcast, Ashley gives her final thoughts, theories, and predictions for Volume 1 of season 5. She also shares some insight and predictions from fellow ST podcasts, Stranger Still, and Into The Upside Down Podcast as well as theor...

In the final installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss how Joyce and Murray infiltrate a Russian prison, Vecna’s motivations for the massacre at Hawkins Lab, and the Stranger Things 5 World Premiere. Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠

In the fifteenth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss the inspiration behind Vecna, the goings on at the Wheeler House, and how Vecna creates gates. We also talk about the new Season 5 trailer and Vecna’s new look. Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠

On today’s episode, Jasmin and Alex continue their conversation and talk about whether Terry or Becky Ives will make an appearance in Season 5 and if Aunt Becky knows more than she’s letting on. You can find Alex on Instagram at @aman1113 Miscast Cabaret Performance: https://juniorhighlosangeles.com/calendar/2025/8/16/cabaret-23-unofficial-miscast Scrapped ST Storylines: https://www.usmagazine.com...

On today’s episode, Jasmin sits down with fellow Stranger Things fan Alex Brent to talk about the show’s most controversial episode The Lost Sister and whether Kali will make an appearance in Season 5! You can find Alex on Instagram at @aman1113 Miscast Cabaret Performance: https://juniorhighlosangeles.com/calendar/2025/8/16/cabaret-23-unofficial-miscast Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (S...

On today’s episode, Ashley and Jasmin share more of their reactions to the new teaser trailer and talk more about the new production stills! Stranger Things 5 Official Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKZyYdwS3Wg Season 5 Production Stills: https://deadline.com/gallery/stranger-things-season-5-first-look-gallery/strangerthings_s5_0009/    Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Sa...

On today’s episode, Ashley and Jasmin break down some of the new promotional content that we got in July for Stranger Things Season 5! We talk about the new poster, the new production stills, and of course the new Teaser Trailer! We’re going on one last adventure! Buckle up nerds for the final chapter! Stranger Things 5 Promotional Poster: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGzTaOPZEx/?utm_source=ig_web...

On May 31, 2025 a Date Announcement Teaser Trailer for Stranger Things 5 was shown at TUDUM: Netflix’s Global Fan Event. In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin continue their frame by frame break down and share more thoughts, observations, and theories!  Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠

On May 31, 2025 a Date Announcement Teaser Trailer for Stranger Things 5 was shown at TUDUM: Netflix’s Global Fan Event. In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin go frame by frame through the almost two minute long teaser trailer and give their thoughts, observations, and theories! The final chapter has the highest stakes. Take it all in nerds, the end is nigh! Stranger Things 5 Date Announcement Teaser...

Ashley and Jasmin recap TUDUM 2025 and share their thoughts on the official Season 5 Synopsis, cast list, the new production stills, and the release date announcement! Stranger Things 5 Date Announcement Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYrNC_1Xmk   Tudum Release Date Article: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/features/stranger-things-season-5-release-date   ST5 Production Stills: http...

In the fourteenth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin explain what an appendix is, discuss the fight at the Wheeler House, and give their predictions for TUDUM 2025! Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠

In today’s (mini) episode, Ashley concludes her discussion on the symbolism of rabbits and rainbows and what they might tell us about Stranger Things 5 and the conclusion of the show as a whole by talking about the Rainbow. Ashley unpacks its symbolism (both religious and secular), the science behind what makes a rainbow a bow of rain, and of course, breaks down the rainbow imagery and its symboli...

In today’s episode, Ashley discusses the symbolism of the rabbit – a common motif that appears throughout Stranger Things, but most commonly in seasons 1, 4, and, as Ashley speculates here, will be a prominent theme in Season 5 – and what the furry animal can tell us about the deeper meaning of the show. *Please note: Ashley mistakenly forgot to include in this episode the scene in ST4, Chapter 7...

In today’s episode, Ashley sits down with Haley – a Stranger Things Funko Pops collector and owner/operator of the Haley’s Funko Space Instagram account – to talk all things Funko Pops including what it’s like to be a collector and how Haley got her start, what she has in her collection, and her favorite piece. Haley also shares her recent experience seeing the Stranger Things prequel play, The Fi...

In today’s episode, Ashley is joined by Aaron, host of the Lore of the Rings Podcast to discuss one of Stranger Things’ major inspirations: Lord of the Rings. Along their curiosity voyage, Ashley and Aaron talk about the themes of love, friendship, courage, and sacrifice that are prevalent in both works, the LOTR prequel, “The Silmarillion,” Eleven and Aragorn’s respective journeys, and more! You...

In today’s episode, Ashley takes a curiosity voyage into the worst industrial disaster in modern history: the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster. Ashley breaks down the accident, how it happened, and the effects it had on the Soviet Union and the world at large. She also shares some popular Stranger Things Chernobyl theories that were floating around the internet between seasons 3 and 4 and mo...

In the thirteenth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss the conclusion to the epic showdown between 001 and Eleven at the lab and how Vecna’s demise and his arrival in the Upside Down differs from the script. Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠

In today’s episode, Ashley breaks down the ST4 Epilogue and talks about key foreshadowing elements that are found within the epilogue including mushrooms, a Coca-Cola bottle, Holly and Karen Wheeler, The Talisman , and more! *Please note: the “Earthquake” that the News Reporter reported is a 7.4 magnitude not a 4.7 magnitude earthquake as Ashley mistakenly said. DLA Alternative’s Full Breakdown of...

In the twelfth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss the epic showdown between 001 and Eleven at the lab and how Eleven is able to harness her inner strength. Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠