The Sad Sacks are back on the PRPL Podcast, diving into Welcome to Derry Episode 4, titled “The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet’s Function.” This chapter shifts the spotlight to the forces—both natural and not-so-natural—shaping Derry’s unsettling atmosphere. As the town tries to go about its daily routine, odd patterns begin to emerge, pulling characters into questions bigger than they’re ready to face. Childhood wonder mixes with quiet dread, strange phenomena spark uneasy curiosity, and the episode hints that whatever is happening in Derry is tied to something far older and far larger than anyone realizes. Join us as we unpack the episode’s eerie symbolism, creeping tension, and the sense that the town’s story is starting to spin faster than its residents can keep up.

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The Sad Sacks are back with the final chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time closing out with Season 4, Episodes 6 through 9. As the truth behind Vecna’s rise comes into focus, the fight for Hawkins reaches a terrifying new peak. Worlds collide, long-kept secrets are exposed, and every character is pushed to their breaking point as the Upside Down unleashes its most devastating threat yet. From Eleven reclaiming her power and confronting her past to Max’s chilling face-off with Vecna, these episodes deliver some of the series’ most gripping and emotional moments. Join us as we dive into the chaos, the heartbreak, and the heroic final stand that reshapes everything we thought we knew—because in Hawkins, every victory comes with a price, and the darkness isn’t done yet.

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The Sad Sacks return to the PRPL Podcast with another step into the mystery of Welcome to Derry, Episode 3. The strange occurrences around town start to feel a little too connected, and the quiet unease that’s been simmering begins to rise to the surface. Kids swap stories they can’t quite explain, the adults sense something is off even if they can’t name it, and Derry itself feels… unsettled. As the pieces slowly click into place, the episode hints that the past might not be as distant as everyone hopes. Join us as we break down the growing tension, character shifts, and the subtle sense that whatever’s happening in Derry is only just beginning.

IT: Welcome to Derry "Now You See It" | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.

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The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open Season 4, Episodes 1 through 5. The world of Hawkins has never felt darker—or more dangerous. Six months after the Battle of Starcourt, our heroes are scattered, scarred, and struggling to find their place in a world that’s still haunted by the Upside Down. But evil doesn’t stay buried for long. A new horror in Vecna begins claiming victims, connecting past trauma to a sinister force that reaches further than anyone could imagine. From Eleven’s lost powers and her search for identity to Max’s grief and the haunting curse that stalks her every move, these episodes mark a chilling new chapter in the Stranger Things saga. Join us as we unpack the mystery, the monsters, and the memories that refuse to die—because in Hawkins, the past always finds a way back.

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The Sad Sacks return to the PRPL Podcast with another descent into darkness—this time unpacking Welcome to Derry, Episode 2. The unease in town deepens as strange occurrences start to spiral, and the cracks in Derry’s wholesome exterior widen to reveal something rotten underneath. Whispers spread, fears fester, and the sense that something hungry is watching grows impossible to ignore. As the townsfolk begin to unravel, old wounds resurface and the past refuses to stay buried. Join us as we dig into the mounting tension, eerie symbolism, and the slow realization that in Derry… evil doesn’t just visit—it lives here.

IT: Welcome to Derry "The Thing in the Dark" | Sad Sacks TV Review video podcast available on YouTube.

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The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time closing out Season 3 with Episodes 5 through 8. The summer heat in Hawkins reaches a boiling point as the Mind Flayer’s plan is revealed and the fight for the town erupts beneath the neon lights of Starcourt Mall. Alliances are tested, secrets are exposed, and our heroes are forced to face the darkness head-on—no matter the cost. From Hopper and Joyce’s desperate mission beneath the mall to Eleven’s struggle with losing her powers, every moment builds toward heartbreak, sacrifice, and the promise of something far worse waiting in the shadows. Join us as we unpack the chaos, courage, and consequences that make this finale one of Stranger Things’ most emotional chapters yet. Because in Hawkins, every ending is just the beginning of another mystery.

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The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of the PRPL Podcast—this time diving into IT: Welcome to Derry, Episode 1: “The Pilot.” The sewers run deep beneath this quiet Maine town, and something ancient is starting to stir. Set decades before IT, this chilling opener peels back the curtain on Derry’s smiling facade to reveal the darkness festering underneath. As a new generation of residents begins to feel that creeping sense of dread, childhood fears and buried secrets rise to the surface—echoes of laughter turning to screams in the shadows. Join us as we unpack the haunting atmosphere, the slow-burn terror, and the ominous promise that in Derry… nothing ever truly stays buried.

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The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new chapter of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—this time cracking open Season 3, Episodes 1 through 4. Summer has arrived in Hawkins, bringing fireworks, mall culture, and the illusion of normalcy—but beneath the neon glow, something sinister is stirring. While the kids navigate new romances and shifting friendships, a dark presence begins to seep back into their world, twisting its way into the familiar. Joyce searches for answers behind flickering magnets, Hopper struggles to play “dad” while the stakes get dangerously real, and a new threat rises—meaner, hungrier, and far more personal than before. Join us as we breakdown the Starcourt Mall takeover, the eerie return of the Mind Flayer, and the slow, creeping dread that reminds us: just because the sun is shining doesn’t mean you’re safe.

Stranger Things (S3: E1-4) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.

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“Can I keep you?”

The Sad Sacks are back with a brand new episode of the PRPL Podcast—this time floating into Brad Silberling’s 1995 supernatural family favorite Casper. From the echoing halls of Whipstaff Manor to the bittersweet friendship between a lonely ghost and a living girl, we follow Kat and Casper through a story that blends heart, humor, and a touch of the afterlife. Join us as we revisit the film’s charming performances from Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman, its surprisingly emotional core, and the groundbreaking visual effects that brought the friendliest ghost to life. Grab your flashlight—and maybe a tissue—because sometimes even ghosts just want to be seen.

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The Sad Sacks are back with the newest installment of our Stranger Things Rewatch Series on the PRPL Podcast—closing out Season 2 with Episodes 6 through 9. The storm has finally hit Hawkins, and the battle between worlds is about to erupt. As the Mind Flayer tightens its hold on Will, the gang must come together to face their greatest fear yet—and the cost of survival might be more than anyone’s ready to pay. From Eleven’s return and the discovery of her true power to the chaos tearing through Hawkins Lab, every moment builds toward an explosive showdown that changes everything. Join us as we dive into heartbreak, heroism, and the haunting realization that the Upside Down was only the beginning. Because in Hawkins, the end of one nightmare just means another is waiting in the dark.

Stranger Things (S2: E6-9) | Sad Sacks Rewatch Series video podcast available on YouTube.

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