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 deep into a central theme throughout Season 5: secrecy, begging the question, what is the cost of lies?

Check out this scientific deep dive into the Upside Down being a wormhole and how it all works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCFmbdvFj90&list=LL&index=5

***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 @aman1113

Miscast Cabaret Performance: https://juniorhighlosangeles.com/calendar/2025/8/16/cabaret-23-unofficial-miscast

Scrapped 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 @aman1113

Miscast 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=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 (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=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 (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