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Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast

Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast

By: Joel and Lauren Purvis
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Camp Know Where: A Stranger Things Podcast is committed to deep diving into all things Stranger Things! Check us out on Instagram @campknowwherepodJoel and Lauren Purvis Art
Episodes
  • The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce
    Feb 17 2026

    SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 2 & 3)

    Lauren and Joel wrap up their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "You Don’t Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce. They discuss when the song is used in the show, what this evokes for the audience, and how the song advances the overall plot of Stranger Things. They break down the instrumentalization of the song, analyze some of the lyrics, and discuss the parallels/contrasts of the “Jims.” Grab a Slim Jim and journey with us as we yap about this song because, as Chief Hopper says, “all right this…THIS is music.”

    (00:00) Intro

    (1:50) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context

    (7:11) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things

    (12:16) Comparing & Contrasting the “Jims” & Lyrics Analysis

    (16:01) … “It’s James.”

    (17:38) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates

    (21:05) Song Instrumentalization

    (25:23) We'd Love to Hear From You!

    Honorable Mentions:

    “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim” by Jim Croce

    Biography of Jim Croce

    Jim Croce Viera Voice Feature

    Drake and Josh Pool Sharks

    Culture Sonar Feature

    Hopper Dancing to "You Don't Mess Around with Jim"

    "There's nothing wrong with Nana!"

    Mike lies to El on the phone

    Hopper updates Joyce

    "It's your grandma" Season 3 Bloopers

    Fat Rambo

    Coffee and Contemplation

    All clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers

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    Join us on this journey to Camp Know Where!

    Send us your thoughts in an email (we just might discuss it on the show 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com

    Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod

    🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis

    🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud

    Thank you so much for listening!

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    27 mins
  • The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Every Breath You Take" by The Police
    Feb 10 2026

    SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 2 & 4)


    Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Every Breath You Take” by The Police. They discuss when the song is used in the show, what this evokes for the audience, and how the song advances the overall plot of Stranger Things. They break down the instrumentalization of the song, analyze some of the lyrics, & discuss the casts’ & Duffers’ opinions of the song choice. Come listen to “every word we say!” (but only if you want- we aren’t stalkers and you do reserve the right to stop listening at any point)

    (00:00) Intro

    (1:30) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context

    (11:55) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things

    (13:58) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates

    (20:44) Why Does This Song Get Used As A Love Song?

    (21:35) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis

    (25:11) We'd Love to Hear From You!

    Honorable Mentions:

    Radio Fidelity

    The Story Behind "Every Breath You Take"

    Why The Police’s 'Synchronicity' Still Resonates After 40 Years

    Sting vs. the Police: Their Never-Ending War Over ‘Every Breath You Take’

    Snow Ball Dance

    How Cyndi Lauper and the Police Added Deeper Meaning to ‘Stranger Things 2′l

    All clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers

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    Join us on this journey to Camp Know Where!

    Send us your thoughts in an email (we just might discuss it on the show 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com

    Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod

    🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis

    🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud

    Thank you so much for listening!

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    26 mins
  • The Music of Stranger Things: A Deep Dive of "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by Kate Bush
    Feb 3 2026

    SPOILER ALERT FOR THE WHOLE SHOW (but especially seasons 4 & 5)

    Lauren and Joel continue their mini-series “The Music of Stranger Things” with a deep dive of the song "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush, including the orchestral & piano arrangements by Rob Simonsen. They discuss when the song is used in the show, what this evokes for the audience, and how the song advances the overall plot of Stranger Things. They break down the instrumentalization of the song, analyze some of the lyrics, & compare/contrast the original version with the various arrangements. Let’s go running up that hill together, friends!

    (00:00) Intro

    (2:24) Song’s Composer, Release Timeframe, & Historical/Personal Context

    (7:15) Where & How The Song Is Used In Stranger Things

    (23:36) What Songs Would Save Us From Vecna

    (25:42) Our Reactions To Hearing The Song In Stranger Things & Why This Song Resonates

    (33:13) Viral Kate Bush Effect

    (37:33) Song Instrumentalization & Lyrics Analysis

    (46:31) We'd Love to Hear From You!

    Honorable Mentions:

    Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) (LYRICS) [Stranger Things: Season 4 Soundtrack]

    Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill | Stranger Things Orchestral Version | Rob Simonsen

    Stranger Things Season 4 Episode 4 End Credits Song : Running Up That Hill (Stranger Things Version)

    Running Up That Hill Vol 2 Scene | Stranger Things 4

    About Kate Bush's Career

    Kate's Reaction to Her Song in Stranger Things

    Max's Running Up That Hill Moment

    Lucas Pleading With Max to Wake Up

    Kate Bush Rare BBC Interview

    “1979” by The Smashing Pumpkins

    Escape From the City (City Escape) - Sonic Adventure 2 [OST]

    Dear Billy Part One

    Dear Billy Part Two

    Kate Bush Viral Effect

    Duffers Interview- Kate Bush Effect

    All clips from Stranger Things are property of Netflix & the Duffer Brothers

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    Join us on this journey to Camp Know Where!

    Send us your thoughts in an email (we just might discuss it on the show 👀): campknowwherepod@gmail.com

    Follow us on Instagram: @campknowwherepod

    🎵 Intro & Outro music by Joel Purvis

    🎨 Profile Logo by LeeAnna Doud

    Thank you so much for listening!

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    48 mins
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