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Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast

Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast

By: Joel and Lauren Purvis
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Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast is committed to deep diving into all things Stranger Things! Check us out on Instagram @campknowwherepod & email us at campknowwherepod@gmail.comJoel and Lauren Purvis Art
Episodes
  • The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash
    May 20 2026

    SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 1, 2, & 5)

    Lauren and Joel launch their 2nd mini-series of “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash. They discuss when the song is used in the show, what this evokes for the audience, and how the song advances the overall plot of Stranger Things. They break down the instrumentalization of the song & analyze some of the lyrics before a lightning round. The choice to stay or to go is all yours, but we sure hope you’ll choose to stay, campers!

    (00:00) Intro

    (1:33) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context

    (6:06) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things

    (17:50) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates

    (20:57) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis

    (26:43) Lightning Round

    (44:17) We'd Love to Hear From You!

    Honorable Mentions:

    The End of The Clash

    NPR Nora Felder Interview

    Duffers on The Clash

    Do you even like baseball?

    Will Sings- Walkie Talkie

    Will Is Still There

    Season 5 Intro Scene

    Should I Stay or Should I Go in Spanish

    All clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers

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    Send us your thoughts in an email (we just might discuss it on the show 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com

    Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod

    🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis

    🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud

    Thank you so much for listening!

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    45 mins
  • The Moms of Stranger Things
    May 14 2026

    SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (as well as Stranger Things: The First Shadow)

    Who’s the real mom of Stranger Things? Joel & Lauren are diving into motherhood of the 1980s in this episode, handing out some Mom Superlatives, reminiscing the best Mom Moments, and closing with a Mamma Bear lightning round. The moms who are often in the background are finally getting their spotlight! Join us as we yap about these occasionally-oblivious-yet-incredibly-protective moms. Also shoutout to all the moms out there, cause let’s face it, mom’s probably the one who would drop you off and pick you up to & from Camp Know Where, right?

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:25) Who is the Real Mom of Stranger Things?

    (09:14) Motherhood in Stranger Things

    (10:53) Mom Superlatives

    (37:32) Best Mom Moments

    (43:16) Mamma Bear Lightning Round

    (01:00:40) We'd Love to Hear From You!

    Honorable Mentions:

    Mom! Mommy!

    Mother- Parent Trap

    Mom? -Kevin McAllister

    Momma- Eleven

    Joyce & Jonathan Arguing- Season 1

    Tragic Background of Terry Ives

    Joyce & The Christmas Lights

    All clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers

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    Join us on this journey to Camp Know Where!

    Send us your thoughts in an email (we just might discuss it on the show 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com

    Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod

    🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis

    🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud

    Thank you so much for listening!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 (S1): Reactions & Theories
    May 1 2026

    SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (especially Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85)

    We’re heading back to 1985… and things are still not normal in Hawkins. In this episode, we’re diving into Stranger Things: Tales From ’85! Lauren & Joel share quick reactions, break down hits and misses, compare ratings and fandom takes, and explore theories for Season 2 of Tales From ‘85 before a lightning round! Unlike Mr. Clarke, we aren’t “taking a sabbatical,” and unlike Dustin, we aren’t “banned for life.” Snow sharks, possessed pumpkins, & sewer serpents? “Welcome to Hawkins, New Kid.”

    (00:00) Intro

    (1:00) Quick Recap & Reactions

    (12:20) Hits & Misses

    (40:00) Ratings & Fandom Reactions

    (46:40) Theories for Season 2 of Tales From ‘85

    (52:55) Lightning Round

    (01:07:48) We'd Love to Hear From You!

    Honorable Mentions:

    Tales From '85 Announcement

    Duffers Talk About Animated Series

    "Napoleon, give me some of your tots"

    All clips from Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers

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    Join us on this journey to Camp Know Where!

    Send us your thoughts in an email (we just might discuss it on the show 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com

    Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod

    🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis

    🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud

    Thank you so much for listening!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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