Skull Rock Broadcast: A Stranger Things Podcast

Cue the John Denver, because we are finally filling you in on our trip to Colorado! In this episode, Meghan and Stacy share all the hilarious details of our adventure to see Djo and Post Animal perform live in Denver. We recount the trip, from crabcakes in Maryland and The Exorcist stairs in DC, to rooftop views of the Rockies and singing along to all of our favorite songs with Joe Keery and thous...

Emotional, heart-wrenching, kind of brilliant… In this special episode, Meghan and Stacy share their initial reactions to the long-anticipated new Djo album, The Crux, exploring the musical influences evident in the songs and the nostalgia it evokes. We discuss the album's journey from heartbreak to healing, the significance of friendships and family in the music, and the personal growth reflected...

This week, Hannah Sarah is back on the podcast with Stacy and Meghan for a mini-episode discussing the music and lyrics of Djo (also known as Joe Keery), to build excitement for his current tour and newly released album. In each episode, we discuss two songs and explore the themes, interpretations of the lyrics, and our personal connections to the music. In this conversation (recorded right before...

In this episode, Stacy and Meghan catch up about Meghan’s recent trip to New York City to see Stranger Things on Broadway and Sadie Sink’s new play, John Proctor is the Villain. Stacy was sick and missed the trip, so Meghan recounts it for her in great detail, including culinary adventures, navigating the city, and unexpected celebrity encounters. We get into the immersive aspects of the productio...

In this special episode, Stacy and Meghan are joined by Stacy’s sister Alexis for a long-anticipated conversation about the world of Stephen King. Alexis and Stacy share the impact of King's storytelling on their childhood and how it shaped their interests in horror and literature. They discuss the challenges of adapting King's extensive works into films and series, sharing their thoughts on vario...

We’re back with the rest of our conversation with Eva (@evaography) for our Djo mini-episodes, where we build excitement for Joe Keery’s upcoming tour and new album. In each episode of this series, we discuss two songs and explore the themes, interpretations of the lyrics, and our personal connections to the music. This picks up where we left off, as we explore the optimistic tone, themes of self-...

In this not-so-mini-episode, Eva (@evaography) joins Meghan and Stacy to discuss the music and lyrics of Djo, also known as Joe Keery, to build excitement for the upcoming tour and new album. Eva attended several of the Laneway Festival performances and we were excited to hear about her personal experiences of seeing Djo live. We also reminisced about the joy of meeting Joe in person at the Upside...

In this episode of the Hawkins Community Pool, Meghan and Stacy are joined by Candice to explore the representation of mental health in 'Stranger Things', particularly focusing on Max's character in Season 4. We discuss the impact of grief, the role of music as a healing tool, and the importance of friendship and community. The conversation highlights personal experiences with loss and how music c...

Stacy and Meghan return with another mini-episode discussing the music and lyrics of Djo, also known as Joe Keery, to build excitement for the upcoming tour and new album. In each episode, we discuss two songs and explore the themes, interpretations of the lyrics, and our personal connections to the music. In this conversation, we cover the first song on Djo’s 2022 album Decide , ‘Runner,’ which s...

An in-depth discussion of Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard. In this episode of Skull Rock Broadcast, hosts Meghan and Stacy brave the storm and channel their inner Nancy Drew to investigate 'The Case of the Missing Lifeguard.' The episode is rich with symbolism, particularly the stormy weather reflecting the brewing tensions in Hawkins. We start out at the ultimate 80s sleepover wi...

On this mini-episode Stacy and Meghan are joined by our friend Kelly (@djokeerydaily) for a fun mini-episode discussing the music and lyrics of Djo, also known as Joe Keery, to build excitement for the upcoming tour and new album. In each episode, we discuss two songs and explore the themes, interpretations of the lyrics, and our personal connections to the music. In this conversation, we cover th...

Stacy and Meghan are back with special guest Jill for another mini-episode discussing the music and lyrics of Djo, also known as Joe Keery, to build excitement for the upcoming tour and new album. In each episode, we discuss two songs and explore the themes, interpretations of the lyrics, and our personal connections to the music. In this conversation, we cover ‘Basic Being Basic,’ the delightful...

An in-depth discussion of Chapter Two: The Mall Rats. "We in it” and we’re back with another Season 3 episode! One of our absolute favorite episodes of all time, this episode includes Max showing Eleven that there is “more to life than stupid boys” while they go shopping together at Starcourt Mall. Dustin and Steve are reunited with the most epic secret handshake that demonstrates the unlikely fri...

Stacy and Meghan continue with a series of mini-episodes discussing the music and lyrics of Djo, also known as Joe Keery, to build excitement for the upcoming tour and new album. In each episode, we discuss two songs and explore the themes, interpretations of the lyrics, and our personal connections to the music. In this conversation, we cover the fast-paced ‘Flash Mountain’ and intimately persona...

An in-depth discussion of Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy? In this episode of Skull Rock Broadcast, hosts Stacy and Meghan finally dive into Season 3 of Stranger Things, exploring the vibrant summer of 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana. We discuss the exciting new locations, character dynamics, and the nostalgic elements that make this season stand out. From the opening scene in a Russian lab to the introd...

You’ve probably figured out by now that Stacy and Meghan are big fans of Joe Keery, but not just because of his portrayal of our favorite character - Steve Harrington - on Stranger Things, but also because of his music, which he records and performs under the pseudonym Djo. To build excitement for the upcoming tour and new Djo album, this series of mini-episodes will delve into his music and lyric...

"Be still your heart…" In this episode, Stacy and Meghan celebrate Valentine's Day by discussing the moments from Stranger Things that have stolen our hearts. From the romantic love between Joyce and Hopper, to the friendships between the kids, we get into the moments that give us all the warm, fuzzy feelings. The conversation is filled with nostalgia, humor, and heartfelt moments that will make e...

In this episode, Meghan and Stacy welcome back Cinco from Cinco Things, a fellow Stranger Things creator and collector who we met in person this past October, We knew we needed Cinco back on our show to dive into all things Stranger Things brand collaborations and promotional items. We explore the evolution of promotional merchandise from the show's first season to the latest. From LEGO, early Tar...

It’s time to kick off season 3! Ever wonder what your ideal summer day in Hawkins would look like if you were a character on the show? To celebrate the start of another fun season of our podcast, and the one where we will be re-watching season 3 of Stranger Things, we decided to play a little game to find out. MASH anyone? We brought back this classic game that we played all the time as kids, and...

Need the perfect cure for the winter blues? We've got you covered at Skull Rock Broadcast! In this sneak peek of Friday's new episode, Meghan and Stacy discuss what to expect in the new season of our Stranger Things podcast, including a re-watch of season 3, great guests and themed episodes, and taking you along as we see Djo (aka Joe Keery who plays our beloved Steve Harrington) as he releases ne...

With the release of Basic Being Basic, we finally have new music from Joe Keery aka Djo, and we thought it would be fun to revisit this Hawkins Community Pool bonus episode that was recorded on July 26 and originally posted here on July 29, 2024. In this episode we are joined by Kelly @djokeerydaily, who was our first ever guest on the podcast on our 'end of beginning' episode, right before the vi...

An in-depth discussion of Chapter Nine: The Gate, the ninth episode of Season 2 of Stranger Things. This final episode of our season 2 re-watch is also the final episode of the second season of our podcast! We are so excited to finally bring you the thrilling conclusion to the most slept-on season of Stranger Things. After a quick update on the lead-up to new Djo music from Joe Keery, we pick up r...

An in-depth discussion of Chapter Eight: The Mind Flayer, the eighth episode of Season 2 of Stranger Things. Meghan and Stacy have FINALLY made it back to Lover’s Lake and find themselves almost finished with the season 2 re-watch. We dive deep into this fantastic episode that brings all three of our groups back together to escape from monsters pouring from the lab … but not everyone makes it out...

Happy New Year, and welcome to our 2024 Skull Rock Broadcast WRAPPED! Meghan and Stacy take a walk down memory lane recounting our top memories from the first year of the podcast. It was obviously hard to top meeting Joe Keery, but we promise we talked about more than that on this fun and nostalgic episode. From “ships” to sunroofs, to cons and community, we are so grateful for a fantastic year. W...

Happy Holidays from Skull Rock Broadcast! Meghan and Stacy recorded this festive episode on December 15, officially 40 years after the Snow Ball dance at the end of season 2 of Stranger Things so we take a moment to reflect on the Christmas vibes in Stranger Things. Then we talk about what we love about the holidays, including Christmas music and our top holiday films. Finally, we reminisce a bit...