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Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast is hosted by Ashley, bringing listeners thoughtful analysis, deep-dive discussions, theories, and commentary on all things Stranger Things including coverage of the fifth and final season of the iconic Netflix original series!
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***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 plan is and more! Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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 theories/predictions from some listeners! She also announces her ST5 coverage schedule and more! We hope you'll grab your paddles and join Ashley on this first leg of the "One Last Adventure" Curiosity Voyage!Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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 @aman1113Miscast Cabaret Performance: https://juniorhighlosangeles.com/calendar/2025/8/16/cabaret-23-unofficial-miscastScrapped ST Storylines: https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/stranger-things-a-guide-to-the-story-lines-that-almost-happened/ Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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 @aman1113Miscast Cabaret Performance: https://juniorhighlosangeles.com/calendar/2025/8/16/cabaret-23-unofficial-miscast Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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=iKZyYdwS3WgSeason 5 Production Stills: https://deadline.com/gallery/stranger-things-season-5-first-look-gallery/strangerthings_s5_0009/ Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Stranger Things 5 Official Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKZyYdwS3WgSeason 5 Production Stills: https://deadline.com/gallery/stranger-things-season-5-first-look-gallery/strangerthings_s5_0009/ 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 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 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYrNC_1XmkTheme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKXTZNxTiU8/?img_index=3 Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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 symbolism as seen throughout Stranger Things.Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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 where Holly is making a Rabbit on her Lite Brite. She will be forever horrified by this error and asks for your forgiveness 🙂"The Hidden Symbolism of 'Stranger Things'" article: https://vigilantcitizen.com/moviesandtv/true-story-hidden-symbolism-behind-stranger-things/ Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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 First Shadow, on Broadway, what her hopes are for Season 5 and tons more!Follow Haley Instagram @haleysfunkospace TikTok @haleysfunkospaceThreads @haleysfunkospaceand her Linktree Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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 can listen to 'Lore of the Rings' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcasting platforms.Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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 more!Theme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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 the Mushroom Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2M48d45ODQTheme Music: Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights
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
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