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_1Xmk

Theme 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!

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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=z2M48d45ODQ

Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠