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Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: The First 5 Minutes (Happy Stranger Things Day!)Whitney, Collin, and Doug bask in the glow of the first 5 minutes of 'The Crawl' and discuss what we saw, what it means, and where on Earth Stranger Things goes from here. Plus, Halloween costumes from our listeners! Bow to Vecna, and join us!
2025-11-0725 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: Final Trailer!Whitney, Collin, and Doug dig into the final full trailer before Season 5 of Stranger Things finally arrives in less than a month! Someone's falling out of the sky, Hawkins is in full lockdown, and Queen fills our ears. Stand behind a heavily-armed Nancy, and join us!
2025-10-3144 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: Anything Goes!Collin, Doug, and Whitney are THIS close to exiting the Deep Dark Void, so this episode is a happy little free-for-all, as the tireless trio file one last show before Volume I of Stranger Things 5 drops. No topic is off limits – from frilly blouses to Byler to Oingo Boingo. Take a break from your couch re-watch and join us!
2025-10-231h 23
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: Dead Pool!Collin, Doug, and Whitney are emerging from the Deep Dark Void with a happy little chat about who's gonna kick the bucket in Season 5 of Stranger Things. After they have their Fantasy Death Draft, listeners chime in with their picks before the final tally is revealed. Who's the consensus pick? (Hint: It's not Dustin.) Grab yourself a copy of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's 'On Death & Dying', and join us!
2025-09-2551 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: What We Don't Want in Season 5!Collin, Doug, and Whitney keep prepping for Season 5 with a lively discussion about everything they DON'T want to see when Stranger Things returns. Byler? Mileven? Stancy? An army of demogorgons? Plus, Collin taste-tests the limited edition Stranger Things Chips Ahoy cookies, and we chat about the Duffers' departure from Netflix. Grab yourself some good ol' deus ex machina, and join us! Dead Pool Candidates for Next EpisodeDr. Kay Dustin Eleven Erica Holly Hopper Jonathan Joyce Karen Lucas Max Mike Murray Nancy...
2025-08-281h 25
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: What We Want in Season 5!Collin and Doug (Whitney will be back!) continue prepping for Season 5 with a rundown of all the things they'd like to see happen in the Stranger Things endgame. Max and Lucas go to the movies! Hopper lives! Enzo visits Hawkins for coffee and contemplation! Plus, we chat more about the new S5 trailer, The Duffers' sizzle reel, and more. Grab Mr. Clarke, Suzie, and the Harringtons, and join us!
2025-07-311h 20
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: Teaser Trailer! Whitney, Collin, and Doug discuss, dissect, and otherwise analyze the teaser trailer for Stranger Things 5, offering all kinds of wild conjecture. Will is a spider monkey, Karen may very well lose her husband, and Hawkins has become a walled-off fortress! Crank up the volume to 100 decibels and join us!
2025-07-1733 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: Theories!Whitney, Collin, and Doug continue prepping for Season 5 with wild predictions, outlandish ideas, and nutty theories about what will happen in the Stranger Things endgame. Who's gonna die? How's Max doing? Does Enzo's still exist? For heaven's sake, put down Peter's old school projects, and join us!
2025-07-031h 22
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: We Need These 80s Songs! (part two) + TUDUMCollin and Doug continue prepping for Season 5 with the second half of a wish list of killer tunes from the 80s (and beyond) that would nestle snugly in the final season of Stranger Things. From Jefferson Starship to The Go-Gos to The Sugarcubes, we each reveal our thoughts and turn it over to listener emails. Plus, a full report from TUDUM… and a surprise third voice graces our happy little podcast! Join us!
2025-06-051h 26
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Episode Rankings: #1–10Collin and guest host Doug wrap up our three-part definitive ranking of every Stranger Things episode (so far) by tying a bow on it with the best of the best – the Top Ten! Plus, a full report from Collin's trip to Broadway to experience the phenomenal 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow'. Get all gussied up for a night on the town, and then join us!
2025-05-011h 30
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Episode Rankings: #11–20Collin and guest host Doug continue our three-part definitive ranking of every Stranger Things episode (so far). This time, we're keeping things rolling with the middle of the pack – the meh, the beige, the quintessentially mediocre chapters of our beloved show. But first, we shake up our rankings from the last episode a bit! Hey... our list, our rules. Hide out in the bushes with Jonathan, and then join us!
2025-04-031h 07
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Episode Rankings: #21–34Collin and guest host Doug kick off our three-part definitive ranking of every Stranger Things episode (so far). We're starting with the bottom of the barrel – the dregs, the pond scum, the ABSOLUTE worst chapters of our beloved show. (We kid, of course... even THAT episode has its good points.) Hop on a bus, go find your lost sister, and then join us!
2025-03-061h 01
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: Robin BuckleyCollin and guest host Doug continue our Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the pride of the Hawkins High marching band, Robin Buckley. Code-breaker extraordinaire, 'Hidden Fortress' lover, and empirical badass, she's the one who figures out what needs to happen, and then always gets it done. Collin and Doug look at how Robin has shaped our favorite show and also talk about the first few Season 5 breadcrumbs from Netflix and the Duffers. Tell Petey McHew to suck it, and join us!
2025-02-0644 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Seasons 1–4 SuperlativesCollin and guest host Doug can't prep for Season 5 of Stranger Things without first looking back at all the best that Seasons 1–4 had to offer. So, we're going through our usual superlatives (Ooooooooh!): MVP, Best Line, Most Spirited, and Most Stranger Thing, and then picking our overall favs. From Steve's babysitter charm to the delightful piggyback from a pizza dough freezer to the Mind Flayer Goo Monster, we go through it all and then launch into listener emails! R-U-N (don't walk) and join us!
2025-01-091h 09
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Deep Dive: Revisiting Fall 1987Now that we all know that Stranger Things 5 is set in the fall of 1987, Collin and guest host Doug present a MEGA-sized episode all about the pop culture and headlines of that glorious time — from Iran-Contra to 'Dirty Dancing' to little baby Jessica. What music is Dustin listening to on his Walkman? What movie is Lucas taking Max to? And what cool duds is Nancy wearing while hoisting her trusty shotgun? Grab your paperback of 'Misery', pop your cassette of 'Appetite for Destruction' into your mini boombox, and join us! American Top 40 - https://archive.org/details/ca...
2024-12-121h 48
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: Lucas SinclairCollin and guest host Doug continue the Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with Hawkins High hoops MVP Lucas Sinclair. Founding member of The Party, loyal bf to Max, and all-around great guy, he'll stand with you 'til the very end. And then some. Collin and Doug look at how Lucas has shaped our favorite show, and then they share listener emails (and talk about the underwhelming Stranger Things Day reveals), so don't look under the bed... and join us!
2024-11-141h 12
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Top Season 4 EpisodesCollin and Doug continue the Top 5 series, ranking the best episodes of Stranger Things Season Four. From 'The Hellfire Club' straight through to 'The Piggyback', we each reveal our thoughts and then get into all the emails from our loyal listeners. Dear Billy, there's a lot to choose from, so rev up Katinka and join us!
2024-10-101h 03
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Collin and guest host Doug continue the 'Scoops Ahoy' Influence series with a look at how 1980's 'The Empire Strikes Back' (and the Star Wars universe in general) helped shape Stranger Things. From force-pushing train cars to name-dropping Lando, there's so much to talk about that not even the Millennium Falcon could hold it all. Grab your trusty lightsaber, embrace the Dark Side, and join us! Videos referenced: "Every Stranger Things Movie Reference Revealed by the Duffer Brothers (Seasons 1-3) | WIRED - YouTube" (WIRED): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGGc1wGmgbM&t=715s "The...
2024-09-121h 32
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: ElevenCollin and guest host Doug continue our Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the centerpiece of the whole show: Jane "Eleven" Ives Hopper. She's the driving force of everything – the kid (now, young woman) who can crush a Coke can, build a killer diorama, and force-push a baddie like no one's business. Collin and Doug look at how El has shaped our favorite show, and then they share listener emails, so leave that helicopter alone and join us!
2024-08-151h 12
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Most Memorable MomentsCollin is joined by special Scooper guest co-host Doug, as we continue the Top 5 series with a SUPER-sized look at the most memorable moments from seasons 1 through 4 of Stranger Things. From Steve's killer bat flip to Max running up that hill to Eddie shredding Metallica, we each reveal our thoughts and then dig into listener emails! Plus, of course, we talk all about that oh-so-awesome Season 5 first-look video!! Grab your alphabet Christmas lights and join us! **Apologies for the lousy audio. Turns out you need to plug your microphone in to have it work. Who knew?**
2024-07-181h 23
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: Super 8 (2011)Collin continues the 'Scoops Ahoy' Influence series with a look at how 2011's 'Super 8' helped shape Stranger Things. From a band of young kids fighting a monster to a terrifying scene on a bus to nostalgic moments of late 70s/early 80s goodness, he chats about it all and also mourns the loss of a beloved Stranger Things filming location. Say goodbye to Hawkins High and join us!
2024-06-2036 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: Dustin HendersonCollin (flying solo this time!) continues the Stranger Things Character Deep Dive series with the oh-so-loveable Dusty-bun — the kid with all the answers and a killer sense of humor... though admittedly questionable judgment in picking pets. Collin looks at how Dustin has evolved over four seasons and how he makes Stranger Things the little bit of awesome that it is. Offer up your best lightsaber handshake and join us!
2024-05-2347 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Top Season 3 EpisodesWhitney and Collin continue their Top 5 series with a look at the Top 3 (because we still can't count!) episodes of Stranger Things Season Three. From 'Suzie, Do You Copy?' straight through to 'The Battle of Starcourt', we each reveal our thoughts and then launch into listener emails for their opinion! Plus, we talk about the latest little bundle of ditties from our beloved Taylor Swift! Join us!
2024-04-2535 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Free-for-All: Another Zoom with the ScoopersWhitney and Collin continue their trek through the Deep Dark Void by hosting another Zoom call with some of our trusty Scoopers! We talk about everything from Will's new haircut to the latest projects from our favorite Stranger Things alums to some crazy Season 5 theories! Grab a couple boxes of Eggos and join us! Our next episode is April 25, as we rank the top episodes from Season 3! Get your emails to us by April 21!
2024-03-2842 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: Stephen KingWhitney 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!
2024-02-291h 02
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Deep Dive: 'Montauk' Show Bible and the Original Pilot ScriptWhitney 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
2024-02-0159 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: Chief Jim Hopper 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!
2024-01-0448 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: We Need These 80s Songs!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!
2023-12-071h 00
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: We Need Answers! 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 primarily in Great Britain to mark the failed Gunpowder Plot. Cabbage/Mischief/Devil's Night (October 30) is a different t...
2023-11-091h 03
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Top Season 2 EpisodesWhitney 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!
2023-10-1254 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: Nancy WheelerWhitney 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!
2023-09-1456 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Free-for-All: Zoom with the ScoopersWhitney 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!
2023-08-1752 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Best DuosWhitney 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!
2023-07-2050 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: Karen WheelerWhitney 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!
2023-07-0645 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: Indiana Jones Trilogy (1981, 1984, 1989)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!
2023-06-2249 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Top Season 1 EpisodesWhitney 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!
2023-06-0849 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: Steve HarringtonWhitney 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!
2023-05-2545 minScoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Funniest Moments 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!
2023-05-1144 minScoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: Back to the Future (1985)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!
2023-04-2739 minScoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: 80s Nostalgia MomentsWhitney 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!
2023-04-1353 minScoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: Max MayfieldWhitney 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!
2023-03-3047 minScoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: Alien (1979)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!
2023-03-1643 minScoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Scariest MomentsWhitney 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!
2023-03-0255 minScoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: Ghostbusters (1984) 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?
2023-02-1647 minScoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Character Deep Dive: Mike WheelerWhitney 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!
2023-02-0250 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: The Goonies (1985)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!
2023-01-1948 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: If We Could Make Some ChangesWhitney 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!
2023-01-051h 10
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: Gremlins (1984)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!
2022-12-0144 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Main CharactersWhitney 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!
2022-11-1752 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)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!
2022-11-0343 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: One-LinersWhitney 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!
2022-10-2044 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: Jaws (1975)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!
2022-10-0641 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Top 5: Needle DropsWhitney 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!
2022-09-2243 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Influence: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)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.
2022-09-0835 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Interview: Logan Riley BrunerWhitney 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'!
2022-08-2536 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Season 4 Wrap-UpWhitney 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!
2022-08-1834 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E9: The Piggyback, part 2Whitney 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.
2022-08-041h 02
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E9: The Piggyback, part 1Whitney 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!
2022-07-2851 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E8: PapaWhitney 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.
2022-07-2158 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E7: The Massacre at Hawkins LabWhitney 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!
2022-07-141h 05
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E6: The DiveWhitney 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!
2022-07-0756 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E6: The DiveWhitney 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!
2022-07-0756 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 4 Volume 2: First Thoughts!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!
2022-07-0230 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E5: The Nina ProjectWhitney 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!
2022-06-301h 04
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E4: Dear BillyWhitney 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!
2022-06-2359 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E3: The Monster and the SuperheroWhitney 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'!
2022-06-1650 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E2: Vecna's CurseWhitney 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!
2022-06-0952 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS4E1: The Hellfire ClubWhitney 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!
2022-06-0252 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 4: First Thoughts!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!
2022-05-2825 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 4 Preview: Theories and Hints and TV-MA, Oh My!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!
2022-04-2130 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 4 Preview: Full Official Trailer!Whitney and Collin discuss, dissect, and otherwise analyze the full-length trailer for Stranger Things 4 along with Elizabeth from Hawkins AV Club. WARNING: (Theoretical) spoilers abound!
2022-04-1426 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things 4 Preview: Posters, a Letter, and Release Dates!Whitney and Collin discuss all of today's Stranger Things 4 news, including the four new teaser posters and the letter from the Duffer Brothers discussing the future of our favorite show. Plus, now we all know when ST4 is coming... and continuing.
2022-02-1823 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Season 3 Wrap-UpWhitney and Collin tie a ribbon on Season 3 of Stranger Things, ranking the episodes, giving each other Homework, chatting about awards, trivia, and behind-the-scenes stuff, and offering their superlatives for the season!
2022-02-0329 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS3E8: The Battle of StarcourtWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 8 of Stranger Things 3, including Jonathan's botched operation, Erica's attitude, behind-the-scenes stuff, Little Things, our episode superlatives, and, of course, The Neverending Story.
2022-01-2749 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS3E7: The BiteWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 7 of Stranger Things 3, including Robin's revelation, Back to the Future, illegal fireworks, funhouse mirrors, music, Collin's homework, and our episode superlatives!
2022-01-2047 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS3E6: E Pluribus UnumWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 6 of Stranger Things 3, including My Little Pony, Erica's math, behind-the-scenes stuff, music, Collin's homework, Slurpees, Where In the World Is...?, and our episode superlatives!
2022-01-0649 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS3E5: The Flayed Whitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 5 of Stranger Things 3, including Tom and Bruce goo, the glorious world of 7-11, riding in the way back, behind-the-scenes stuff, music, Collin's homework, Where In the World Is...?, and our episode superlatives!
2021-12-3049 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS3E4: The Sauna TestWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 4 of Stranger Things 3, including booby traps, green goo, roller coasters, behind-the-scenes stuff, music, Where In the World Is...?, and our episode superlatives!
2021-12-2350 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS3E3: The Case of the Missing LifeguardWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 3 of Stranger Things 3, including teen magazines, Taylor Swift (yes, she ties in!), Little Things, behind-the-scenes stuff, music, Jazzercise, and our episode superlatives!
2021-12-1648 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS3E2: The Mall RatsWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 2 of Stranger Things 3, including Karen's pool routine, 80s breakfast cereal, Little Things, behind-the-scenes stuff, music, and our episode superlatives!
2021-12-0952 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS3E1: Suzie, Do You Copy?Whitney and Collin kick off Stranger Things 3 with 'Suzie, Do You Copy?', including discussions about exploding rats, the breaststroke, a bunch of 80s-tastic music, Little Things, our collective love for malls, and our episode superlatives!
2021-12-0251 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Season 2 Wrap-UpWhitney and Collin tie a ribbon on Season 2 of Stranger Things, ranking the episodes, chatting about awards, trivia, music, and behind-the-scenes stuff, and offering their superlatives for the season!
2021-11-1828 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS2E9: The GateWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 9 of Stranger Things 2, including a Snow Ball deep dive, Karen's bath routine, a farewell to Barb, behind-the-scenes stuff, Little Things, our episode superlatives, and all that great 80s middle school dance music.
2021-11-1148 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS2E8: The Mind FlayerWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 8 of Stranger Things 2, including Billy's date prep routine, computer languages, behind-the-scenes stuff, music, and our episode superlatives. Plus, a heartfelt farewell to one of our favorite "superheroes".
2021-11-0442 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS2E7: The Lost SisterWhitney and Collin recap and discuss the much-maligned Chapter 7 of Stranger Things 2, including all that graffiti, El's Dagobah moment, behind-the-scenes stuff, music, Where in the World Is...?, and our (kinda) episode superlatives.
2021-10-2843 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS2E6: The SpyWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 6 of Stranger Things 2, including interdimensional slugs, breakfast at Murray's, behind-the-scenes stuff, music, Where in the World Is...?, and our episode superlatives. And we finish with four puffs of the Farrah Fawcett spray!
2021-10-2146 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS2E5: Dig DugWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 5 of Stranger Things 2, including behind-the-scenes stuff, music, Where in the World Is...?, Hopper as Indy, and our episode superlatives!
2021-10-1451 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS2E4: Will the WiseWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 4 of Stranger Things 2, including poor little Mews, behind-the-scenes stuff, Where in the World Is...?, episode superlatives, the existence of TV Tag, and more!
2021-10-0748 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS2E3: The PollywogWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 3 of Stranger Things 2, including Little Things, music, behind-the-scenes stuff, Where in the World Is...?, episode superlatives, why you don't mess around with Jim, and more!
2021-09-3048 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS2E2: Trick or Treat, FreakWhitney and Collin recap and discuss Chapter 2 of Stranger Things 2, including Where in the World Is...?, Collin's Halloween moment, episode superlatives, music, trivia, and more!
2021-09-2352 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS2E1: MADMAXWhitney and Collin kick off Stranger Things 2 with 'MADMAX', including trivia, music, and discussions about Dragon's Lair, Jiffy-Pop, and Mr. Dursley. Plus Where in the World Is...?, Collin's homework, and episode superlatives!
2021-09-1646 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastStranger Things Season 1 Wrap-UpWhitney and Collin tie a ribbon on Season 1 of Stranger Things, ranking the episodes, chatting about trivia, music, and behind-the-scenes stuff, and offering their superlatives for the season!
2021-09-0942 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS1E8: The Upside DownWhitney and Collin recap and discuss the final chapter of the first season of Stranger Things, including Collin's 'Twin Peaks' moment, Snack Pack pudding, Steve's bat flip, music, and episode superlatives!
2021-09-0244 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS1E7: The BathtubWhitney and Collin recap and discuss chapter 7 of Stranger Things, including Collin's 'Lando' moment, 'The Steve Harrington D*bag Meter', trivia, music, Where In the World Is…?, 'Did You Do Your Homework?', and episode superlatives!
2021-08-2643 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS1E6: The MonsterWhitney and Collin recap and discuss chapter 6 of Stranger Things, including 'The Steve Harrington D*bag Meter', trivia, music, Where In the World Is…?, 'Did You Do Your Homework?', and senior superlatives!
2021-08-1954 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS1E5: The Flea and the AcrobatWhitney and Collin recap and discuss chapter 5 of Stranger Things, including 'The Steve Harrington D*bag Meter', trivia, music, Where In the World Is…?, our senior superlatives, and this week Whitney quizzes Collin in our new 'Did You Do Your Homework?' segment!
2021-08-1244 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS1E4: The BodyWhitney and Collin recap and discuss chapter 4 of Stranger Things, including behind-the-scenes stuff, references, and trivia—plus music, Where In the World Is…?, our senior superlatives, and this week, we debut our new segment, 'The Steve Harrington D*bag Meter'!
2021-08-0544 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS1E3: Holly, JollyWhitney and Collin recap and discuss chapter 3 of Stranger Things, including behind-the-scenes stuff, references, and trivia—plus music and Where In the World Is…? And we offer our 'senior superlatives' for the episode.
2021-07-2944 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS1E2: The Weirdo on Maple StreetWhitney and Collin recap and discuss chapter 2 of Stranger Things, including behind-the-scenes stuff, references, and trivia—plus two new segments: music and Where In the World Is…? Plus, we offer our 'senior superlatives' for the episode.
2021-07-2251 min
Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things PodcastS1E1: The Vanishing of Will ByersWhitney and Collin recap and discuss the kickoff episode of Stranger Things, including behind-the-scenes stuff, references, and trivia. Plus, we offer our 'senior superlatives' for the episode.
2021-07-1541 min