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November 16, 2025 63 mins

Pull up a chair with Ethan, Ava, and Ashlea as we dive headfirst into a fresh wave of Stranger Things theories—emerging like something crawling out of the Upside Down. From Will and Eleven to Vecna and the looming doom over Hawkins, the trio examines every clue and twist, unraveling assumptions we once treated as canon. They sift through whispered D&D lore about the legendary Eye and Hand of Vecna and piece together a tension-filled narrative of sacrifice, secrets, and a possible reality reset that could either save everything… or wipe the slate clean.

Expect bold predictions (yes, they debate who actually survives), early grief for characters we’re not ready to lose, and plenty of nerdy joy—like imagining one final, heartbreakingly poetic D&D session to close the story where it all began.

If you love theories that feel like campfire legends, finales designed to emotionally devastate, and the thrill of staying up until 1 a.m. on New Year’s with your finger on “Play,” this is the episode you’ll want in your party. Roll for perception… and dive in.

 

Hosted by: Ethan Osborne

Featuring: Ashlea Ayling Top Nerd 2024 & Ava Hutchinson

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