Kinfolklore

Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.

We return to Hawkins, where there are quarantine checkpoints, military surveillance, and the Party is committed to finding Vecna.

In this episode, we will discuss "The Crawl" and "The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler".

This episode delves into the trailer for Season Five of "Stranger Things," which dropped on October 30th, and the initial five minutes of the forthcoming season. Andrea and Paul offer a thorough exploration of the trailer's content, dissecting its implications and potential foreshadowing of the series' climax. Additionally, we discuss the stage play "The First Shadow," a prequel to the series, and speculate on how it will be integrated into the final season's plot arc.

Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.

This episode, we’re Diving chaos and heartbreak of Stranger Things 4, the year is 1986. The music is Kate Bush, the vibe trauma, guilt, and horror. In preparation for the final season dropping this November, Andrea and Paul are rewatching every episode from the very beginning, continuing their coverage here with Season 4, Chapters 6-9

Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.

This episode, we’re Diving chaos and heartbreak of Stranger Things 4, the year is 1986. The music is Kate Bush, the vibe trauma, guilt, and horror. In preparation for the final season dropping this November, Andrea and Paul are rewatching every episode from the very beginning, continuing their coverage here with Season 4, Chapters 1-5

Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.

This episode, we’re rewinding all the way back to Hawkins, Indiana, Fall 1985. The mall is packed, the fireworks are flying, and the monsters are multiplying. In preparation for the final season dropping this November, Andrea and Paul are rewatching every episode from the very beginning, continuing their coverage here with Season 3, Chapters 5-8

Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.

This episode, we’re rewinding all the way back to Hawkins, Indiana, Fall 1985. The era of big hair, bright lights, and even bigger monsters. The food, Ice cream from Scoops Ahoy! The hangout Strarcourt mall. In preparation for the final season dropping this November, Andrea and Paul are rewatching every episode from the very beginning, continuing their coverage here with Season 3, Chapters 1-4

Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.

This episode, we’re rewinding all the way back to Hawkins, Indiana, Fall 1984.  Where the tunnels run deep, Demo-dogs are on the move, and being a kid still means dealing with monsters — both human and otherwise. In preparation for the final season dropping this November, Andrea and Paul are rewatching every episode from the very beginning, continuing their coverage here with Season 2, Chapters 6-9

Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.

This episode, we’re rewinding all the way back to Hawkins, Indiana, Fall 1984. The Arcade is hot, Ghostbusters costumes are... cooler? In preparation for the final season dropping this November, Andrea and Paul are rewatching every episode from the very beginning, continuing their coverage here with Season 2, Chapters 1–5

Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.

This episode, we’re rewinding all the way back to Hawkins, Indiana, Fall 1983. The era of Eggos, Dungeons & Dragons, and the Demogorgon lurking just beyond the lights. In preparation for the final season dropping this November, Andrea and Paul are rewatching every episode from the very beginning, starting here with Season 1, Chapters 5–8: The Flea and the Acrobat, The Monster, The Bathtub, The Upside Down.

Chapters:

• 00:11 - Exploring Hawkins: The Fall of 1983
• 06:31 - The Epic Conclusion of Season One
• 13:26 - Understanding Elle: Hero or Monster?
• 17:38 - The Role of Community in Strengthening El's Character
• 27:26 - The Guilt of the Past
• 42:47 - The Emotional Stakes of Chosen Family
• 51:31 - The Dynamics of Character Connections
• 56:14 - Theories on Vecna and the Shadow Monster
• 01:05:41 - Exploring Will's Character and MK Ultra Connections
• 01:18:00 - The Impact of Trauma in Stranger Things

Links:

• kinfolklore.com
• Substack
• kinfolklore pod on Instagram
• kinfolklore pod on X
• [email protected]

Welcome back to Kinfolklore, where Andrea and Paul dive deep into the fantasy and sci-fi worlds we love. Few shows capture that blend of nostalgia, terror, and friendship quite like Stranger Things.

This episode, we’re rewinding all the way back to Hawkins, Indiana, Fall 1983. The era of Eggos, Dungeons & Dragons, and the Demogorgon lurking just beyond the lights. In preparation for the final season dropping this November, Andrea and Paul are rewatching every episode from the very beginning, starting here with Season 1, Chapters 1–4: “The Vanishing of Will Byers,” “The Weirdo on Maple Street,” “Holly, Jolly,” and “The Body.

Links:

• kinfolklore.com
• Substack
• kinfolklore pod on Instagram
• kinfolklore pod on X
• [email protected]