Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast

By Whitney Danhauer and Collin Parker

What's Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast about?

Recapping, discussing, and dissecting the Netflix masterpiece one chapter at a time. Join us as we set sail on this ocean of Stranger Things flavor. We'll be your captain.

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Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast episodes:

04.25.2024
Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 3 Episodes
Whitney 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...
03.28.2024
Stranger Things Free-for-All: Another Zoom with the Scoopers
Whitney 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...
02.29.2024
Stranger Things Influence: Stephen King
Whitney 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...
02.01.2024
Stranger Things Deep Dive: ‘Montauk’ Show Bible and the Original Pilot Script
Whitney 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...
01.04.2024
Stranger 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...
12.07.2023
Stranger 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...
11.09.2023
Stranger 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...
10.12.2023
Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 2 Episodes
Whitney 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...
09.14.2023
Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Nancy Wheeler
Whitney 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...
08.17.2023
Stranger Things Free-for-All: Zoom with the Scoopers
Whitney 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...
07.20.2023
Stranger Things Top 5: Best Duos
Whitney 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...
07.06.2023
Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Karen Wheeler
Whitney 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...
06.22.2023
Stranger 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...
06.08.2023
Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 1 Episodes
Whitney 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...
05.25.2023
Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Steve Harrington
Whitney 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...
05.11.2023
Stranger 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...
04.27.2023
Stranger 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...
04.13.2023
Stranger Things Top 5: 80s Nostalgia Moments
Whitney 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...
03.30.2023
Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Max Mayfield
Whitney 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...
03.16.2023
Stranger 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...
03.02.2023
Stranger Things Top 5: Scariest Moments
Whitney 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...
02.16.2023
Stranger 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...
02.02.2023
Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Mike Wheeler
Whitney 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...
01.19.2023
Stranger 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...
01.05.2023
Stranger Things Top 5: If We Could Make Some Changes
Whitney 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...
12.01.2022
Stranger 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...
11.17.2022
Stranger Things Top 5: Main Characters
Whitney 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...
11.03.2022
Stranger 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...
10.20.2022
Stranger Things Top 5: One-Liners
Whitney 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...
10.06.2022
Stranger 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...
09.22.2022
Stranger Things Top 5: Needle Drops
Whitney 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...
09.08.2022
Stranger 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...
08.25.2022
Stranger Things Interview: Logan Riley Bruner
Whitney 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...
08.18.2022
Stranger Things Season 4 Wrap-Up
Whitney 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!
08.04.2022
S4E9: The Piggyback, part 2
Whitney 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...
07.28.2022
S4E9: The Piggyback, part 1
Whitney 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...
07.21.2022
S4E8: Papa
Whitney 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,...
07.14.2022
S4E7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab
Whitney 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...
07.07.2022
S4E6: The Dive
Whitney 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!
07.07.2022
S4E6: The Dive
Whitney 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!
07.02.2022
Stranger 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...
06.30.2022
S4E5: The Nina Project
Whitney 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!
06.23.2022
S4E4: Dear Billy
Whitney 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!
06.16.2022
S4E3: The Monster and the Superhero
Whitney 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'!
06.09.2022
S4E2: Vecna's Curse
Whitney 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!
06.02.2022
S4E1: The Hellfire Club
Whitney 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...
05.28.2022
Stranger 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...
04.21.2022
Stranger 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)...
04.14.2022
Stranger 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!
02.18.2022
Stranger 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......

What's Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast about?

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Scoops Ahoy: A Stranger Things Podcast episodes:

Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 3 Episodes

Stranger Things Free-for-All: Another Zoom with the Scoopers

Stranger Things Influence: Stephen King

Stranger Things Deep Dive: ‘Montauk’ Show Bible and the Original Pilot Script

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Chief Jim Hopper

Stranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: We Need These 80s Songs!

Stranger Things 5 Ramp-Up: We Need Answers!

Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 2 Episodes

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Nancy Wheeler

Stranger Things Free-for-All: Zoom with the Scoopers

Stranger Things Top 5: Best Duos

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Karen Wheeler

Stranger Things Influence: Indiana Jones Trilogy (1981, 1984, 1989)

Stranger Things Top 5: Top Season 1 Episodes

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Steve Harrington

Stranger Things Top 5: Funniest Moments

Stranger Things Influence: Back to the Future (1985)

Stranger Things Top 5: 80s Nostalgia Moments

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Max Mayfield

Stranger Things Influence: Alien (1979)

Stranger Things Top 5: Scariest Moments

Stranger Things Influence: Ghostbusters (1984)

Stranger Things Character Deep Dive: Mike Wheeler

Stranger Things Influence: The Goonies (1985)

Stranger Things Top 5: If We Could Make Some Changes

Stranger Things Influence: Gremlins (1984)

Stranger Things Top 5: Main Characters

Stranger Things Influence: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Stranger Things Top 5: One-Liners

Stranger Things Influence: Jaws (1975)

Stranger Things Top 5: Needle Drops

Stranger Things Influence: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Stranger Things Interview: Logan Riley Bruner

Stranger Things Season 4 Wrap-Up

S4E9: The Piggyback, part 2

S4E9: The Piggyback, part 1

S4E8: Papa

S4E7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab

S4E6: The Dive

S4E6: The Dive

Stranger Things 4 Volume 2: First Thoughts!

S4E5: The Nina Project

S4E4: Dear Billy

S4E3: The Monster and the Superhero

S4E2: Vecna's Curse

S4E1: The Hellfire Club

Stranger Things 4: First Thoughts!

Stranger Things 4 Preview: Theories and Hints and TV-MA, Oh My!

Stranger Things 4 Preview: Full Official Trailer!

Stranger Things 4 Preview: Posters, a Letter, and Release Dates!

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