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SILY 653- Loudest Person in the Room
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, my favorite fictional depiction of the President is Harrison Ford’s portrayal in the movie Air Force One. And I believe that if you...
S4E8 Back to Where You’ve Never Been
We are going back to where we’ve never been (or have we?) this week as Michael London of Fringe Connections joins us again to discuss this pivotal episode of season 4! We talk about how we have been...
Fountain of Youth
Can anyone truly outrun time itself, and what dark bargains might immortality demand? In "Long Live Walter Jameson," a history professor's uncanny knowledge of historical events draws suspicion from...
652- Monday Mailbag
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, FedEx was paid zero dollars for its brand usage in the film Castaway. And I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living....
651- What’s Better Than Money
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, my high school Spanish class name was Deigo, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. I was first exposed to...
S4E7 Wallflower
Helen joins us all the way from Germany this week to discuss this episode of Fringe. Listen in as we discuss the rich character moments from this episode that we love and how Eugene’s story and...
650- Pitfalls of a Thor Complex
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell. My favorite Avenger is Iron Man, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. In case you’re wondering, Spider-Man...
649- Understanding Your Why
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, my favorite burger place in San Diego is Hodad’s , and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. I absolutely love...
S4E6 And Those We’ve Left Behind
We are joined by Erin for this episode as we discuss the episode “And Those We’ve Left Behind,” or, as Darrell calls it, “The Stephen Root Episode.” We talk about why this episode remains so...
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SILY 673- Voices in My Head
As we reached the bottom of the hill my friend looked over at the instrument cluster. Alarmed, he looked at me and said, “Does your car normally get that hot?” I calmly looked down and saw the...
S4E18 The Consultant
We are joined by a very special consultant of our own this week, returning guest Marianne! We discuss this episode and various aspects that we really like, especially the great character development...
TSTP 67- Stranger Things Season 5 Prep Episode
What if we told you that the key to understanding Stranger Things' final season has been hiding in plain sight since Episode 1? In this special episode, Addi and Darrell welcomed three incredible...
SILY 672- Living Someone Else’s Life
Imagine this: You’ve just landed your dream job. You and your spouse are expecting your first child; a child you hoped and prayed for. Unknowingly, your new job will pair you with a person who also...
SILY 671- Eraser Boogers
Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell. In the US, the average consumer spent approximately $641 on gifts for family, friends, and coworkers in 2024. And I believe that if...
S4E17 Everything in Its Right Place
Join us this week (once again just the two of us, no special guest) as we talk about “Everything in Its Right Place” - finally an episode centered on Lincoln! We discuss how the theme of the episode...
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TSTP 73- Feedback for Sorcerer
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The response to our “Sorcerer” recap was so massive, we had no choice but to dedicate an entire follow-up episode to listener theories—and it gets wild fast. This episode is fueled by the fans, breaking down how these moments may reshape the endgame of Stranger Things Season 5 and why “Sorcerer” could be the most important chapter yet. The highlight is a huge new theory from Bradley, which brilliantly connects the color symbolism from Chris in New York’s earlier theory to Max’s comics from Season 3.
S4E21 Brave New World Part 1
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We are discussing part of the Fringe season 4 finale this episode which sees the return of William Bell! We talk about how much we love Walter’s and Astrid’s connection in this episode and were initially shocked by the cliffhanger. Next up is the second half of the finale!
TSTP 72- Sorcerer
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Stranger Things Season 5 just delivered its most shocking power shift yet—and it didn’t come from Eleven. In our Season 5, Episode 4 “Sorcerer” breakdown, Addi and Darrell dive headfirst into the episode that changes everything. From the desperate rescue mission to save the children to the pulse-pounding moment when a Demogorgon is chased straight into the Upside Down, this chapter pushes Hawkins past the point of no return.
SILY 676- Fueled By Anger
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I’m normally a chill person, but from time to time I lose my composure. Today I share the story of the day I got so angry at work, my assistant told me it would be better if I went home.
TSTP 71- Listener Feedback for The Turnbow Trap
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What happens when an episode is SO explosive that listener feedback takes over the entire show? “The Turnbow Trap” broke the internet—and our inbox—so hosts Darrell and Addi are dedicating this entire episode to YOUR voices, theories, and reactions. We received an overwhelming flood of listener contributions about every major moment: the kids’ ingenious plan to take down the Turnbow family, the devastating weapon that shuts down Eleven’s powers, the mystery of who’s trapped at the lab, and that absolutely haunting final scene where Holly encounters a figure that left us all speechless.
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