Stranger Things continues to escalate in Episode 2, “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler,” and we break it all down in this episode of 40 Years & 40 Beers.

We cover the full scene-by-scene progression, the implications of Holly’s disappearance, the Upside Down connections, character developments, and the subtle clues pointing toward the bigger Season 5 arc.

If you want a sharp, detailed walkthrough of S5E2 without the fluff, this is the one to listen to.
Share your theories — this episode leaves a lot beneath the surface.

Stranger Things Season 5 kicks off with “The Crawl,” and we’re breaking down every moment. In this episode of 40 Years & 40 Beers, we go scene-by-scene through S5E1, covering character setups, timeline shifts, callbacks, and the subtle clues that set the stage for the final season.

We dig into the tone, pacing, visual hints, and the early groundwork the Duffers are laying for the endgame. If you want a thorough, no-nonsense walkthrough of Episode 1, you’re in the right place.

Share your theories with us — Stranger Things always hides more beneath the surface.

Joe Gannascoli — Vito Spatafore from The Sopranos — joins Bob Bain and Joe Massi for a no-nonsense conversation about the role, the storylines, and the moments fans still talk about decades later.

He shares behind-the-scenes stories, insights into Vito’s arc, and his honest thoughts on how The Sopranos shaped television forever.

If you’re a Sopranos fan, this is one of those interviews you don’t skip.