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Tommy Grant, Mitchell Lea guide Connor VanDemark and Nick Izzo through the wild world of the Upside Down for the first time!

We are now hours away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we have officially finished out rewatch!!!!Listen ...
11/26/2025

We are now hours away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we have officially finished out rewatch!!!!
Listen to our in-depth review of Season 4, Chapter 9: The Piggyback
Jersey Nerds Rating: 9.6/10
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“Chapter Nine: The Piggyback” delivers an epic, cinematic finale that brings every storyline crashing together in a battle for Hawkins’ very soul. Eleven uses a bold, mind-bending strategy to “piggyback” into Max’s consciousness and confront Vecna head-on, while Nancy, Steve, and Robin launch a risky assault in the Upside Down. Eddie and Dustin face a heroic, heartbreaking stand of their own, and Lucas fights desperately to protect Max as Vecna’s curse reaches its breaking point. In Russia, Hopper, Joyce, and Murray make a final, decisive move against the creatures linked to Vecna.
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We are now hours away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we are in the final stretch of our rewatch!Listen ...
11/26/2025

We are now hours away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we are in the final stretch of our rewatch!
Listen to our in-depth review of Season 4, Chapter 8: Papa
Jersey Nerds Rating: 9/10
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“Chapter Eight: Papa” drives the season into its final, heart-pounding sprint as alliances tighten and sacrifices loom. Eleven confronts Dr. Brenner and the truth behind his motives, forcing her to choose between the past that shaped her and the fight waiting in Hawkins. Meanwhile, the Hawkins team prepares an audacious plan to take the battle directly to Vecna, each group accepting the risks of a mission they may not return from. In Russia, Hopper, Joyce, and Murray push forward with a desperate gambit that could shift the balance in the war against the Upside Down.

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We are now hours away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we are in the final stretch of our rewatch!Listen ...
11/26/2025

We are now hours away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we are in the final stretch of our rewatch!
Listen to our in-depth review of Season 4, Chapter 7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab
Jersey Nerds Rating: 9.3/10
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“Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab” delivers a jaw-dropping turning point that reshapes everything we thought we knew about the season—and the series. As Eleven digs deeper into her memories through the Nina Project, the truth behind her past, the lab, and the mysterious “One” comes into devastating focus, revealing the origin of Vecna in a shocking twist. In Hawkins, Steve, Nancy, Robin, and Eddie battle their way through the Upside Down, while Dustin and the others race to engineer a plan to rescue them. Hopper, Joyce, and Murray finally converge for a long-awaited reunion amid brutal odds in Russia.

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We are now two days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!Listen...
11/24/2025

We are now two days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!
Listen to our in-depth review of Season 4, Chapter 6: The Dive
Jersey Nerds Rating: 8.5/10
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“Chapter Six: The Dive” plunges the Hawkins crew deeper into danger as their investigation leads them to Lover’s Lake, where the boundary between worlds grows frighteningly thin. Steve, Nancy, Robin, and Eddie take a risky dive beneath the surface—only to come face-to-face with the horrors lurking in the Upside Down. Meanwhile, Lucas, Max, and Dustin scramble to stay ahead of both Vecna’s curse and the growing town paranoia. In Nevada, Eleven pushes further into her past through the Nina Project, confronting memories that blur pain, power, and identity. Hopper’s brutal struggle for survival in Russia intensifies as he prepares for a monstrous threat.

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We are now two days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!Listen...
11/24/2025

We are now two days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!
Listen to our in-depth review of Season 4, Chapter 5: The NINA Project
Jersey Nerds Rating: 8.5/10
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“Chapter Five: The Nina Project” reveals major turning points as the season’s mysteries deepen on multiple fronts. Eleven enters the secretive Nina Project, forcing her to relive buried memories that hold the key to restoring her powers and unlocking her past. In Hawkins, Nancy, Steve, Robin, and Eddie dive into the Upside Down connection behind Vecna’s killings, while Max, Lucas, and Dustin race to piece together how his curse works. Joyce and Murray embark on a chaotic rescue mission that brings them closer to Hopper, who faces brutal trials in Russia.

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We are now two days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!Listen...
11/24/2025

We are now two days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!
Listen to our in-depth review of Season 4, Chapter 4: Dear Billy
Jersey Nerds Rating: 9/10
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“Chapter Four: Dear Billy” stands as one of the most gripping and emotional episodes in the entire series. As Max confronts the terrifying reality that she is firmly in Vecna’s crosshairs, the group races against time to uncover a way to break his deadly curse. Nancy and Robin’s investigation leads them deeper into the disturbing history of Victor Creel, revealing crucial clues about Vecna’s origins. In California, Eleven begins a risky journey to regain her powers, facing painful memories in the process. Hopper continues his brutal fight for survival in Russia, inching closer to freedom.

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We are now days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!Listen to ...
11/23/2025

We are now days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!

Listen to our in-depth review of Season 4, Chapter 3: The Monster and the Superhero
Jersey Nerds Rating: 8.5/10
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“Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero” pushes the story into crisis mode as Hawkins reels from rising fear and suspicion. Max becomes increasingly convinced she’s connected to the murders and begins to fear she may be Vecna’s next target. Nancy and Robin join forces to investigate Creel House, uncovering eerie parallels between the past and the present threat. In California, Eleven’s world spirals after a violent confrontation at the roller rink forces her to confront who she is without her powers—and what she’s willing to do to defend herself. Meanwhile, Joyce and Murray follow the trail of Hopper’s possible survival. It’s a tense, character-driven chapter that raises the stakes and deepens the darkness creeping toward the entire group.

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We are now days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!“Chapter T...
11/23/2025

We are now days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and we continue our rewatch through Season 4!

“Chapter Two: Vecna’s Curse” deepens the season’s mystery as Hawkins is rocked by another gruesome supernatural killing. While the town rushes to blame Eddie, Dustin and the others begin piecing together clues that point to a far darker force at work. Max, still grappling with trauma, finds herself drawn into the center of the unfolding nightmare. In California, tensions rise for Eleven as bullying at school escalates and she confronts the painful reality of life without her powers. Meanwhile, Joyce embarks on a risky mission after receiving a suspicious package tied to Hopper.

Listen to our in-depth review of Season 4, Chapter 2: Vecna's Curse
Jersey Nerds Rating: 8.2/10

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We are now days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and with no time to lose we have officially started our ...
11/23/2025

We are now days away from the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere and with no time to lose we have officially started our rewatch of Season 4!

“Chapter One: The Hellfire Club” launches Season 4 with a darker, more expansive tone as the characters adjust to life after the Battle of Starcourt. Eleven struggles to fit in at her new California school while Mike, Will, and Jonathan try to navigate the shifting dynamics of their friend group. Back in Hawkins, Lucas, Dustin, and Mike find themselves pulled into Eddie Munson’s world of high-stakes tabletop gaming—just as a terrifying new threat begins to surface. Meanwhile, Hopper’s fate takes an unexpected turn far from home.

Listen to our in-depth review of Season 4, Chapter 1: The Hellfire Club
Jersey Nerds Rating: 8.9/10

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Tune in to the Stranger Nerds Podcast as the Jersey Nerds rewatch Stranger Things in anticipation of the Season 5 Premie...
11/23/2025

Tune in to the Stranger Nerds Podcast as the Jersey Nerds rewatch Stranger Things in anticipation of the Season 5 Premiere on November 26th!

Listen to our in-depth review of Season 3, Chapter 8: The Battle of Starcourt
Jersey Nerds Rating: 9.8/10 (Our highest rated episode!)

“Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt” delivers an emotional, high-stakes finale that brings every storyline crashing together. With the Mind Flayer hunting them, the kids make their stand inside Starcourt while Hopper, Joyce, and Murray race to shut down the Russian machine threatening to tear open the Gate. Eleven struggles with the loss of her powers, forcing the group to rely on teamwork and sheer desperation. The Season 3 finale balances blockbuster action with heartfelt goodbyes, culminating in a sacrifice that reshapes the future of the party.

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Tune in to the Stranger Nerds Podcast as the Jersey Nerds rewatch Stranger Things in anticipation of the Season 5 Premie...
11/23/2025

Tune in to the Stranger Nerds Podcast as the Jersey Nerds rewatch Stranger Things in anticipation of the Season 5 Premiere on November 26th!

Listen to our in-depth review of Season 3, Chapter 7: The Bite
Jersey Nerds Rating: 9.6/10

“Chapter Seven: The Bite” hurls Hawkins into chaos as the Mind Flayer finally makes its move. After a violent attack at Hopper’s cabin leaves Eleven injured, the group scrambles to regroup while tensions rise and the creature grows more aggressive. At Starcourt, Dustin, Steve, Robin, and Erica make a daring escape from the secret Russian base—only to bring their alarming discovery straight to the rest of the gang.

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