While the gang hunts for Vecna in the Upside Down, something mysterious is happening a little closer to home. #StrangerThings episode 501: The Crawl starts now!
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23 Jan 2026
season 5 volume 2 initial reaction
It all comes to a close in Hawkins. The story ends, but our memories will stay with us forever. It’s our first thoughts on #StrangerThings season 5, volume 2 and the series finale!
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Volume 2: 00:00:00
Finale: 01:23:30
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19 Dec 2025
season 5 volume 1 initial reaction
The stakes have never been higher, and neither has our level of screeching into the microphone. Buckle up, things are about to go upside down! It’s our first thoughts on #StrangerThings season 5, volume 1!
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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