Ham Radio: A Stranger Things Podcast

In today's episode, Ashley is joined by Zac and Devon, hosts of the Hawkins Hellfire Collective Podcast, to break down Stranger Things Season 5. From what worked, to what didn’t, to the controversial return of Kali - we’re diving into it all!

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Eleven: "Give them the Q&A episode."

Welp, you heard her! In this episode, Ashley answers YOUR Stranger Things' questions and gives an update on what to expect from the podcast in the coming months!

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This is what it sounds like when the doves cry [about Stranger Things being over]...

In today's episode, Ashley is joined by special guests, Miles and Kathleen from "Stranger Still: A Stranger Things Re-Watch Podcast"! They talk about their favorite Dixon & Stein score tracks, the legacy of Stranger Things, (attempt) to solve Eleven's fate, and much more!

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Listen to Stranger Still on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/4rDGAZ2SuHpm5LmmTLFuYu

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In this episode, Ashley gives her thoughts and overall review of the Stranger Things series finale as well as Season 5. She also gives insight into what's ahead for the Ham Radio podcast and Ham Radio Media in the new year (and beyond).

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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