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S4E11 Making Angels
We are joined by the GSM Podcasts legend Geoff (xforce11) this week as we discuss this myth-alone episode midway through season 4 - “Making Angels”! We love the interactions between the two Astrids...
SILY 658- Turning Brick Walls into Brick Paths
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell. The first bricks were created around 7000 BC and were made of mud and dried naturally by the sun. Around 3500 BC, fired bricks were...
SILY 657- Avoiding Stray Dogs
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell. There are an estimated 70 million homeless dogs and cats in the US. And I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living....
S4E10 Forced Perspective
We are looking at this episode of Fringe from a forced perspective, but it’s kind of nice that it’s just the two of us for once! Even though this episode is mostly a standalone episode, it’s still a...
Call of the Sea
What mysteries lie beneath the waves, and can a journey across the sea bridge the gap between life and death? This month we take a look at two season 4 episodes that proclaim the mystery, intrigue,...
SILY 656- Visions of Tomorrow Start Today
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, 36 days ago my OKC Thunder won the NBA championship! And I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. By metro...
SILY 655- Lessons in the Waiting
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, Pikes Peak is the highest elevation I’ve ever experienced, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living....
S4E9 Enemy of My Enemy
We are joined by a friend (or are they an enemy of our enemy?) this episode, Keilly, as we discuss this great episode of Fringe! We discuss the callbacks to previous seasons and episodes that we...
SILY 654- No Apology Needed
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, I have a family of barn swallows living on my front porch, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living....
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SILY 675- Missing the Good Times
I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. There’s no way it could be real. I knew this stuff was heavily guarded and those who knew of it were sworn to secrecy. I pondered for a moment, hesitated. Then,...
S4E20 Worlds Apart
Having skipped “Letters of Transit” for now because we’re treating it as the season 5 premiere, we are taking on “Worlds Apart” in this episode as Jones’ plan to collapse the universes and create a...
TSTP 69- The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler
Why would Vecna target the youngest Wheeler—and what does Holly's disappearance mean for everyone in Hawkins? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we dive deep into one of the most shocking events of...
SILY 674- Faith on Trial
As the first season of LOST came to an end, two of the lead characters, Jack and Locke, found themselves pursuing the same task but for completely different reasons. They both felt led to open a...
TSTP 68- The Crawl
The Upside Down has never felt closer, and after years of waiting, Stranger Things is finally back to terrorize our hearts one last time. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we dive deep into the highly...
Childhood Trauma
What happens when the mind becomes both prison and sanctuary, trapping us between terror and silence? "Nightmare as a Child" confronts a woman with her repressed memories when a mysterious little...
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678- Monday Mailbag
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Unfortunately, we didn’t receive any new contributions for today’s Monday Mailbag, but I didn’t want to go without sharing an episode with you. So this week I’m brining back the first Monday Mailbag episode. This episode originally aired in April of 2024 and has some great contributions from Geoff, Barb, Colby, Bradley, and Andrew.

TSTP 76- Feedback for Shock Jock
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Plans on plans on plans—and YOU had thoughts on ALL of them! “Shock Jock” kicked off Volume 2 with teams scattered across two dimensions executing elaborate strategies, and our inbox absolutely exploded with your theories, reactions, and breakdowns. Hosts Darrell and Addi are dedicating this entire episode to listener contributions because you brought the fire on every major moment!

TSTP 75- Shock Jock
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Three teams across two dimensions are executing bold and dangerous plans—and if you think nothing could go wrong, you haven’t been watching Stranger Things. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down “Shock Jock,” the midseason premiere that kicks off Volume 2 with even more elaborate schemes than before.

TSTP 74- Tiffany Interview
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’80s pop queen Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now” just invaded Vecna’s dream world—and in this explosive episode, the legend spills exclusively on the Upside Down magic. We sit down for a thrilling and fun chat where she reveals her phone “blowing up” after episode 3, the joy of watching Holly Wheeler dance, bake, and sass her on cassette tape (“just a pop star!”), and why it feels like pure ’80s full-circle for a die-hard Stranger Things fan.

SILY 677- Driven by Fear
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As I neared the exit of the parking lot a familiar face spotted me. He approached and I rolled down my window. Looking at my BMW Z4 he said, “I love your James Bond car.” “Thanks,” I replied. Hearing those words filled me with pride but not for the reason he would assume, and perhaps not for the reason you would either.






















