Episodes

  • Patreon Bonus: Jaws Commentary
    Jul 1 2025

    In this previously Patreon-exclusive episode, host Vince Locke is joined by Kelly Coffey, Amee Schmidt and Jason Szilagyi for a commentary on the 4th of July holiday classic, Jaws! If you want to follow along, we start the movie at 2:40.


    Stranger Things and the 1980s is produced by Dread Pirate Productions. Cover art is by Sherri Archer. The theme music is "Cobalt" by Alex Bloxham, used under license from Filmstro.

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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • Episode 23: PG13 and "The Mind Flayer"
    May 11 2024

    After an unexpectedly long hiatus, host Vince Locke returns with Glen Birdsall and Brian Stout to discuss the PG13 movie rating and Chapter 8, "The Mind Flayer."


    Note: this episode is rated PG13.


    Stranger Things and the 1980s is produced by Dread Pirate Productions. Cover art is by Sherri Archer. The theme music is "Cobalt" by Alex Bloxham, used under license from Filmstro.


    Send questions or topic suggestions to dreadpirateproductions@gmail.com.


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 22: Latchkey Kids and "The Lost Sister"
    Aug 19 2023

    Drs. Kenlea Pebbles and Mike Evans join host Vince Locke to discuss the moral panic surrounding latchkey kids and Chapter 7: "The Lost Sister."


    Stranger Things and the 1980s is produced by Dread Pirate Productions. Cover art is by Sherri Archer. The theme music is "Cobalt" by Alex Bloxham, used under license from Filmstro.


    You can support this podcast, ask questions or give topic suggestions by going to patreon.com/StrangerThingsandthe1980s

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 21: "The Spy"
    Jul 9 2023

    Stranger Things and the 1980s is produced by Dread Pirate Productions. Cover art is by Sherri Archer. The theme music is "Cobalt" by Alex Bloxham, used under license from Filmstro.

    You can support this podcast, ask questions or give topic suggestions by going to patreon.com/StrangerThingsandthe1980s.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 20: Three Mile Island and "Dig Dug"
    Jun 3 2023

    The Szilagyis return for this episode, where we discuss Three Mile Island and Chapter 5, “Dig Dug.”

    You can find History with the Szilagyis here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org

    Stranger Things and the 1980s is produced by Dread Pirate Productions. Cover art is by Sherri Archer. The theme music is "Cobalt" by Alex Bloxham, used under license from Filmstro.

    You can support this podcast, ask questions or give topic suggestions by going to patreon.com/StrangerThingsandthe1980s.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 19: Aliens
    Mar 11 2023

    Host Vince Locke is rejoined by Jason Szilagyi and new guest Kelly Coffey, who are here to talk about Aliens.

    Stranger Things and the 1980s is produced by Dread Pirate Productions. Cover art is by Sherri Archer. The theme music is "Cobalt" by Alex Bloxham, used under license from Filmstro.

    Send questions or topic suggestions to dreadpirateproductions@gmail.com.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 18: Apple Macintosh and "Will the Wise"
    Feb 22 2023

    Stranger Things and the 1980s is produced by Dread Pirate Productions. Cover art is by Sherri Archer. The theme music is "Cobalt" by Alex Bloxham, used under license from Filmstro.

    Send questions or topic suggestions to dreadpirateproductions@gmail.com.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 17: Camcorders and "The Pollywog"
    Jan 18 2023

    Content warning: profanity

    In this episode, Glen Birdsall returns to help host Vince Locke talk about camcorders and chapter three, “The Pollywog.”

    Stranger Things and the 1980s is produced by Dread Pirate Productions. Cover art is by Sherri Archer. The theme music is "Cobalt" by Alex Bloxham, used under license from Filmstro.

    Send questions or topic suggestions to dreadpirateproductions@gmail.com.


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    1 hr and 11 mins