Stranger Things: Tales From '85 | Chapter 03: "Evolution"

GREETINGS STRANGER FRIENDS! And Happy Stranger Things Day!!! Did any of you think, oh cool they gave us a blooper reel - that's a nice little surprise today. Cool. Cool cool.And then.WTF! I was so not expecting today to be hit with the announcement of the actual live-action spinoff of our favorite show, "Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure!" I immediately texted my niece who was IN SCHOOL (oops, smooth move Uncle Mike - but I did get an "OMG" back like 30 minutes later. Hope she didn't get in trouble).I know I've been bad about getting back to "Tales from 85" and I promise I will, but I could not let today go by without saying hi and talking about the very little sliver of content we were shown today.And now we have to wait until 2028. But I'll be there and I know you will be too. Until then - STAY STRANGER!Articles I talk about:Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure Is Coming (Netflix Tudum)‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Spinoff ‘Other Worlds’ Ordered to Series at Netflix (Variety)‘Stranger Things’ Live-Action Prequel ‘Other Worlds’ A Go At Netflix From ‘First Shadow’ Team Of Kate Trefry & Duffer Brothers (Deadline)SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greeting Stranger Friends! While I am not back as quickly as I originally hoped, I am ready to talk a little more Animated Hawkins Adventures! Today I discuss Chapter Seven: Enter the Storm where...some stuff happens.To be honest, this felt like a bit of a bridge episode where not a ton happened - but any time we get to visit Hawkins is good to me!STAY STRANGER!!!SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Remember me, Stranger Friends!? Yes it's been WAY too long since I last said hello and talked about the animated versions of our favorite friends - but finally I am back to talk about the next chapter of "Tales from '85" Chapter Six: A Storm is Coming!Another season is right around the corner - so I have some catching up to do! STAY STRANGER!!!SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Weekend, Stranger Friends! I told you I'd be back soon - and sure, I thought it would be sooner, but I am here now and ready to talk about the next chapter of our animated friends as to day I discussed Chapter Five: The Weekly Watcher!See you soon and STAY STRANGER!SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greetings, Stranger Friends! I apologize for the long delay in getting back to this super fun animated show (was this one my favorite so far??) - but finally I am ready to watch and talk about the remainder this first season as today I talk about "Chapter Four: "The Confession!"'See you very soon for Chapter Five, but in the meantime - STAY STRANGER!SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you know where you were 10 years ago today? If you were sitting in front of a screen watching the first ever episodes of Stranger Things, you were like millions of other people all over the world.But not me. I did, however, start watching it a few days later and immediately fell in love with it. One year later, Stranger Danger was born and the rest is history! I didn't have a lot planned for this episode, but I did rewatch the fist ever episode of Stranger Things today and I just could not let such an occasion go by without saying hello to all the Stranger Friends out there!To open this episode, I played a CBS News clip from 2016, check out the entire video.AND STAY STRANGER!!!SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greetings, Stranger Friends! I'm finally back with another episode where I get rather - animated - discussing Stranger Things. No, I'm proud of that (incredible) play on words - but at this point, did you expect anything less?Today friends, I talk about Chapter Three: Evolution, where it seems like our heroes are finally starting to figure out what might be going on. Not sure it helped at all with how this ended, but only time will tell!SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Stranger Friends! I am back to talk more about some animated adventures in Hawkins, Indiana! In Chapter Two: Bad Harvest, I feel like we get some answers - and more questions!And I completely forgot to talk about the music in this episode, especially hearing some BLACK SABBATH! Rock on and Stay Stranger!SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LONG TIME, NO READ, STRANGER FRIENDS! Yes it's been well over a year since the last time I discussed an actual Stranger Things novel, but I told you the podcast and the Book Club will live on!Today I am heading to a time right before Stranger Things 5, a time where Hawkins is in turmoil - someone might be trying to take advantage of them - and it's up to one kick-ass young woman to stand up for what she believes is a fight worth fighting!Today, I talk about the 2025 Caitlin Schneiderhan novel, One Way or Another: A Nancy Wheeler Mystery.And yes, I realize I am reading a couple novels out of order - but fear not, I have not forgotten about the other novel that came out in 2025. Stay tuned - and STAY STRANGER!SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello again, Stranger Friends! A new chapter of Stranger Things is here with the release of the brand new "Tales from '85" animated adventure. Who cares how it fits or doesn't fit into the show - just enjoy it for what it is - a chance to spend some time with a new version of our favorite characters!Today, I talk about that first episode "Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid." See you soon and STAY STRANGER!SUPPORT: Merch Store | Buy Me a CoffeeSUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | YouTube Music | GoodpodsFOLLOW: Bluesky | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Leave a MessageAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy