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SILY 693- Make the Call

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

I’ve made it no secret on this podcast that I am a super fan of the TV show LOST. I love the mysteries, and the beautiful setting. I love the way the character stories interweave, I love the lore and history of the island. There are a lot of poignant moments and pieces of dialog that still echo in my mind today. But perhaps the most tragic line ever spoken in the series was, “Something tells me he never got around to making that call.”

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SILY 692- Burying Your Best

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:36 +0000

I love that the audience of this podcast is filled with many of those who consider themselves Christians and many of those who do not. Regardless of where you fall within those two categories, today’s episode is for you. Today we’ll be looking at a story Jesus told in Matthew chapter 25, and the lessons found in that story are ones that all of us can benefit from.

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S5E3 In Absentia

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:24 +0000

Join us this week as we, along with special guest Danielle (DillyDilly), discuss “In Absentia” - an episode that shows us somewhat of a dark turn for Etta as she captures and tortures a Loyalist. We see Olivia’s empathy and compassion shine through brighter than ever, and this is also the episode that kickstarts this season’s treasure (scavenger?) hunt.

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Pulling Back the Curtain

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:41 +0000

What happens when the monsters we fear most turn out to be the ones staring back at us in the mirror? This month's episodes use the lens of fear and pride to pull back the curtain and reveal the truth of human vulnerability. Whether it's a man who fancies himself the judge of all evil or two people undone by their own panic, the Twilight Zone reminds us that our greatest threats often come from within

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691- Monday Mailbag

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:13 +0000

Welcome to Stuff I Learned Yesterday. My name is Darrell Darnell, I am looking forward to covering the Stranger Things spinoff, "Tales from '85" next month with my daughter, and I believe that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t living. This quarter we have three mailbag contributions: Ryan, Upside Down, and Jason. Here they are:

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SILY 690- Message in a Bottle

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:26 +0000

Some evenings you take a walk and wonder if the tides are listening. In today’s story, the shore holds more than shells and driftwood. A mysterious traveler drifts ashore in a tale older than sand, bringing with him a question every one of us has asked themselves: If you could rewrite the past, what would you change? Three choices flicker like lanterns in the dusk, each one a doorway for you to walk through. What would you gain? Perhaps more importantly, what would you lose?

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S5E2 Transilience Thought Unifier Model-11

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:55 +0000

We are now, technically speaking, OFFICIALLY into season 5, cortexifans, and we are so excited! We are joined by Geoff (xforce11), a familiar voice to the podcast as he has not only co-hosted before but is also a frequent contributor to our feedback section, and he offers some incredibly great insight into some of the music that is heard in the episode.

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SILY 689- Does College Matter

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:24 +0000

For generations, the path to success seemed clear: graduate high school, go to college, get a degree, land a good job, climb the corporate ladder. But what happens when that formula stops working? When the degree doesn't lead to the career? When AI disrupts entire industries overnight? When companies value credentials over competence? The rules of education and career advancement are changing faster than ever before. It's time to rethink everything we thought we knew about education, success, and what really matters.

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SILY 688- Two Roads

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:06 +0000

I recently finished watching the final season of Stranger Things. Without spoiling anything for those of you who haven't seen it yet, there's a profound conversation near the end of the season. One character is struggling with the weight of a painful loss and the guilt that comes with it. Another character, who's been down a similar road, offers some wisdom about the choice we all face when dealing with difficult relationships and painful circumstances. The moment I heard the conversation tears began rolling down my face. It absolutely wrecked me and taught me something powerful.

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S5E1 Letters of Transit

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:03 +0000

Welcome back, cortexifans, to our fifth and final season! We are kicking things off a tad unconventionally by starting off season 5… with a season 4 episode! “Letters of Transit” was Fringe’s whacky, out of the box 19th episode of season 4 and truly behaves as the backdoor premiere to season 5 which is why we ultimately decided to watch it and cover it that way.

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SILY 687- I’ve Got This

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:57 +0000

I thought I had it all figured out. I'd driven that route dozens of times. I knew exactly where I was going. I didn't need any help. So I turned off the GPS and relied on my own knowledge and experience. And that's exactly when things went sideways. Sometimes I turned it off too early and ended up heading the wrong direction. Other times I turned it on too late and missed my opportunity to avoid trouble altogether. In both cases, the problem was the same. I thought I knew better. I thought I could handle it on my own.

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Face the Truth

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:10 +0000

Can the truth be both our salvation and our damnation, depending on how desperately we need to escape ourselves? "Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room" follows small-time hood Jackie Rhoades as he confronts his reflection in a mirror that forces him to face his true self and choose between continuing his criminal life or finding redemption. Meanwhile, "The Whole Truth" centers on a used car salesman who acquires a cursed car that compels anyone who owns it to tell nothing but the absolute truth, ultimately destroying his dishonest livelihood and forcing him to confront his own moral bankruptcy.

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TSTP 85- Stranger Things In Review

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:02:21 +0000

The final chapter of Stranger Things has closed, and the Hawkins crew is gone but not forgotten. After years of covering every twist, monster, and Upside Down revelation, we're gathering with listeners who've been on this journey from the beginning to dissect what worked, what didn't, and what it all meant. From the emotional gut punches to the unresolved mysteries, we're leaving no stone unturned as we not only examine the series finale and final season that everyone's been debating since it dropped, but all the seasons and moments that led us there.

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SILY 686- Holly the Heroic

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:02 +0000

Heroes have been a part of American pop culture for decades. We’ve seen them come to life on the pages of comic books and movie screens, and heard them sung about by some of our favorite musical artists. Songs by David Bowie and Foo Fighters are some of my favorites, but I think Mariah Carey’s song about heroes is probably the best one to match up with today’s story.

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SILY 685- The Honesty Advantage

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:58 +0000

There's something disarming about simple honesty. When someone messes up and immediately says, "I'm sorry. This was my fault. Here's what happened, and here's how I'm going to make it right," it stops the blame game before it starts. It shifts the conversation from finger-pointing to problem-solving. It builds trust instead of eroding it.

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SILY 684- The Greatest Investment

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:56 +0000

Our date had been magical. The horse-drawn carriage ride through the Victorian town adorned with Christmas lights was beautiful and romantic. It was a cold evening, but the beauty and sparkle of the lights, seeing the smile on her face, and enjoying the peaceful moment together made it all worthwhile. But moments later I realized I’d made a critical error, and the rest of our evening was going to be ruined.

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SILY 683- The Greatest of These

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:51 +0000

This is the final episode in a three-part series based on 1 Corinthians 13:13, which says, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." In December we examined faith in episode 674, "Faith on Trial." In January we explored hope in episode 679, "Hope in the Unseen." Today we conclude with love.

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Special Talents

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:37 +0000

What if getting exactly what you want is the moment everything starts to go wrong? Two Twilight Zone tales explore the seductive promise of beating the odds, only to reveal how quickly fortune curdles into fate. In both stories, ordinary people glimpse a shortcut to a better life — a way around struggle, chance, and limitation. But Serling’s universe has rules, and tampering with destiny comes at a cost. These episodes tease the fantasy of control while quietly tightening the trap, asking whether luck is ever truly a gift… or just destiny collecting payment in advance.

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SILY 682- Getting To Your Happy Place

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:09 +0000

I wasn’t prepared for what I was about to experience. I mean, I was 42 years old, less than a month away from turning 42, and I was about to do something many people have done by the time they were a teenager. I had done very little research to prepare me for the day, but as I look back on it, I’m not really sure how much research would have helped.

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SILY 681- In the Company of Greatness

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:04 +0000

He was universally hated by his men, removed from command for incompetence, and died alone and forgotten in a veterans' home—yet he may have been the single most important reason the most legendary unit of World War II became legendary. This is the untold story of the man who sacrificed his reputation and relationships to save lives he would never see again, and how I found personal connection to his life.

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TSTP 84- One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:27:41 +0000

The Stranger Things era is officially over, but "One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5" documentary gives us one final glimpse into the magic behind the final season. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we dive deep into this intimate Netflix special that pulls back the curtain on the production.

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SILY 680- The Root of My Gray Hair

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:02 +0000

In that moment, I knew how Al Bundy from “Married with Children” must have felt every time Kelly brought home one of her boyfriends. I never expected that coping with the idea of my daughter having her first boyfriend would be easy, but I never thought it would be like this. On one hand, I appreciated his honesty. On the other hand, his honesty led him to tell me, “I just want you to know that I’ve been arrested and spent time at juvie.”

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TSTP 83- Listener Feedback Part 2 for The Rightside Up

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:21 +0000

The conversation continues! Welcome to Part 2 of our listener feedback extravaganza for "The Rightside Up," the Stranger Things series finale that gave us so many emotions we're still processing. Hosts Darrell and Addi are back with even MORE of your incredible contributions because you weren't done sharing your thoughts, theories, and feelings about how this epic saga concluded. In this episode, we're diving into your reactions to the 1989 epilogue, Dustin's unforgettable valedictorian speech and Eddie Munson tribute, each character's future, Hopper's romantic proposal to Joyce, and that beautiful final scene of Holly and her friends starting their own D&D campaign in the Wheeler basement.

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TSTP 82- Listener Feedback Part 1 for The Rightside Up

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:55:13 +0000

The series finale dropped and you had SO MUCH to say that we couldn't fit it all into one episode! "The Rightside Up" brought the Stranger Things saga to its emotional conclusion, and our inbox was STUFFED with your reactions and heartfelt messages about how this show impacted your lives.

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SILY 679- Hope in the Unseen

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:35 +0000

Near the end of "The Shawshank Redemption," escaped prisoner Andy Dufresne writes to his friend Red: "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." But earlier, Red had warned Andy differently: "Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane." Two perspectives on hope. One life-giving, one destructive. Which is right?

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TSTP 81- The Rightside Up

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:47:09 +0000

After four years of fighting monsters from another dimension, the the Hawkins heroes face their final battle—one that will determine not just the fate of Hawkins, but whether Eleven can ever escape the cycle of being hunted. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we break down "The Rightside Up," the epic series finale that brings the Stranger Things saga to its emotional conclusion.

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TSTP 80- Listener Feedback for The Bridge

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 09:00:40 +0000

Will Byers came out to his friends and family, Max woke up from her coma, and the Party discovered "The Abyss"—and YOU had ALL the feelings about every moment! "The Bridge" delivered the most emotionally powerful episode of the season, and our inbox was flooded with your heartfelt reactions, theories, and incredible insights.

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S4E22 Brave New World Part 2

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:56 +0000

We are ringing in 2026 with our discussion of the Fringe season 4 finale! We discuss the powerful character moments and great performances from some of the cast in this episode and how, were it not for 4.19 and the closing scene of this finale, this would have been a mostly satisfying series finale, but we love season 5, so we are really glad that that wasn’t the case.

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TSTP 79- The Bridge

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:05:52 +0000

On the four-year anniversary of Will Byers' disappearance, the Party reunites for a final battle—but first, Will must confront his deepest fear to overcome Vecna. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down "The Bridge," the emotional penultimate episode that brings everything full circle.

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TSTP 78- Listener Feedback for Escape From Camazotz

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:00:48 +0000

A black hole threatening to consume humanity, an "un-proposal" that broke our hearts, and Max on the cusp of escaping Vecna's mind—and YOU had SO MUCH to say about all of it! "Escape From Camazotz" delivered some of the most emotionally devastating and mind-bending moments of the season, and our inbox absolutely exploded with your reactions, theories, and brilliant breakdowns.

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TSTP 77- Escape From Camazotz

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:10:10 +0000

The Upside Down is collapsing—and it's not because of Vecna, it's because of an exotic matter black hole that could consume the entire human race. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down "Escape From Camazotz," the episode where everything we thought we knew about the Upside Down gets flipped on its head.

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678- Monday Mailbag

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:05 +0000

Unfortunately, we didn't receive any new contributions for today's Monday Mailbag, but I didn't want to go without sharing an episode with you. So this week I'm brining back the first Monday Mailbag episode. This episode originally aired in April of 2024 and has some great contributions from Geoff, Barb, Colby, Bradley, and Andrew.

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TSTP 76- Feedback for Shock Jock

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:00:39 +0000

Plans on plans on plans—and YOU had thoughts on ALL of them! "Shock Jock" kicked off Volume 2 with teams scattered across two dimensions executing elaborate strategies, and our inbox absolutely exploded with your theories, reactions, and breakdowns. Hosts Darrell and Addi are dedicating this entire episode to listener contributions because you brought the fire on every major moment!

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TSTP 75- Shock Jock

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:37:30 +0000

Three teams across two dimensions are executing bold and dangerous plans—and if you think nothing could go wrong, you haven't been watching Stranger Things. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they break down "Shock Jock," the midseason premiere that kicks off Volume 2 with even more elaborate schemes than before.

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TSTP 74- Tiffany Interview

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:51:31 +0000

'80s pop queen Tiffany's "I Think We’re Alone Now" just invaded Vecna's dream world—and in this explosive episode, the legend spills exclusively on the Upside Down magic. We sit down for a thrilling and fun chat where she reveals her phone "blowing up" after episode 3, the joy of watching Holly Wheeler dance, bake, and sass her on cassette tape ("just a pop star!"), and why it feels like pure '80s full-circle for a die-hard Stranger Things fan.

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SILY 677- Driven by Fear

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:33 +0000

As I neared the exit of the parking lot a familiar face spotted me. He approached and I rolled down my window. Looking at my BMW Z4 he said, “I love your James Bond car.” “Thanks,” I replied. Hearing those words filled me with pride but not for the reason he would assume, and perhaps not for the reason you would either.

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TSTP 73- Feedback for Sorcerer

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:39:23 +0000

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.

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S4E21 Brave New World Part 1

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:43 +0000

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!

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TSTP 72- Sorcerer

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:23:40 +0000

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.

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SILY 676- Fueled By Anger

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:02 +0000

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.

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TSTP 71- Listener Feedback for The Turnbow Trap

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:00:26 +0000

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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TSTP 70- The Turnbow Trap

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:33:30 +0000

What happens when a weapon emerges that can completely shut down Eleven's powers—and who is that mysterious figure Holly encounters at the end? Is it REALLY who we think it is? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as they unpack every twist and turn in Stranger Things season 5 episode 3, "The Turnbow Trap."

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SILY 675- Missing the Good Times

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:11 +0000

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. There’s no way it could be real. I knew this stuff was heavily guarded and those who knew of it were sworn to secrecy. I pondered for a moment, hesitated. Then, convinced there’s no way it could be legit, I clicked on it. What happened next changed everything.

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S4E20 Worlds Apart

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:00:59 +0000

Having skipped “Letters of Transit” for now because we’re treating it as the season 5 premiere, we are taking on “Worlds Apart” in this episode as Jones’ plan to collapse the universes and create a new one comes to an apocalyptic climax. We discuss the wonderful character moments in this episode, especially the great conversations between the two Walters and the two Olivias, and we get some phenomenal feedback.

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TSTP 69- The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:21:00 +0000

Why would Vecna target the youngest Wheeler—and what does Holly's disappearance mean for everyone in Hawkins? Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we dive deep into one of the most shocking events of Stranger Things yet—"The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler."

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SILY 674- Faith on Trial

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:39 +0000

As the first season of LOST came to an end, two of the lead characters, Jack and Locke, found themselves pursuing the same task but for completely different reasons. They both felt led to open a mysterious hatch; Jack for survival, Locke to fulfill his destiny. On their way to the hatch with bags full of dynamite, the men found themselves in a tense conversation.

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TSTP 68- The Crawl

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:49:29 +0000

The Upside Down has never felt closer, and after years of waiting, Stranger Things is finally back to terrorize our hearts one last time. Join hosts Darrell and Addi as we dive deep into the highly anticipated premiere of Stranger Things season 5 with "The Crawl."

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Childhood Trauma

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:06:36 +0000

What happens when the mind becomes both prison and sanctuary, trapping us between terror and silence? "Nightmare as a Child" confronts a woman with her repressed memories when a mysterious little girl forces her to relive a horrific childhood event, while "Mute" follows a telepathic girl whose parents' death leaves her struggling to adapt to a world that demands spoken communication.

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SILY 673- Voices in My Head

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:32 +0000

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 needle was nearly pegged at the highest temperature level. Not wanting to alarm my friend, I told him it was totally normal, but in my mind I was panicked, wondering if I was about to blow up the engine.

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S4E18 The Consultant

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:00:48 +0000

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 that we get from characters such as Foelivia (even though she isn’t really a foe anymore), Walter, and Colonel Broyles, and we share some great thoughts from feedbackers like Geoff (xforce11), Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you’d prefer), Anna (not Torv), ShelkyBean, and Laura!

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TSTP 67- Stranger Things Season 5 Prep Episode

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:25:34 +0000

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 listeners—Emily, John, and Bradley—to help us create the ultimate roadmap for Season 5.

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SILY 672- Living Someone Else’s Life

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:55 +0000

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 wanted that job, will have to train you to do the job, and has been desperately trying to conceive.

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SILY 671- Eraser Boogers

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:47 +0000

The best gifts are the ones that represent, in some way, something of the giver and something of a receiver. So, each Christmas, I find some way to give my kids a personalized gift, something that'll make a memory, something that represents something of me and of them

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S4E17 Everything in Its Right Place

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:07 +0000

Join us this week as we talk about “Everything in Its Right Place” - finally an episode centered on Lincoln! We discuss how the theme of the episode is centered around Lincoln searching for belonging, a struggle that he has been experiencing for several episodes now.

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SILY 670- Constantine and Christmas

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:48 +0000

Was Jesus actually born in December? If not, why do we celebrate it then and not his actual birthday? Does celebrating it in December along with the traditional things that are a part of it have pagan roots? If so, does that mean Christians are wrong for celebrating Christmas? Does having a Christmas tree and other items as part of our celebration violate rules in Deuteronomy or other Bible passages?

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Risky Gambles

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 22:18:11 +0000

What happens when ordinary objects become instruments of our own destruction? Both "The Fever" and "A Most Unusual Camera" explore how material possessions can transform from sources of pleasure into agents of doom, revealing the dark side of human greed and obsession.

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SILY 669- Back Into the Oven

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:59 +0000

The story I told in episode 19 was based on two different visits to Chicago. I was the one with the shirt who did nothing. My 12 year old daughter, Addi, was the one who made the care package. That 12 year old girl will be 23 in less than a month, and she is not the same person she once was.

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S4E16 Nothing as it Seems

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:19 +0000

Nothing is as it seems this week because it’s just the two of us - no special guest! We discuss the return of Porcupine Man from “The Transformation” and how we feel about how he is handled. We agree that it isn’t necessarily a highlight episode and we point to a scene especially that seems a bit contrived. We also voice some frustrations about the leaps in logic that this episode makes, but don’t worry, this is still Fringe, though, so we definitely also have plenty of good things to say!

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SILY 668- Disorganized Progress

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:15 +0000

Who do you think of when you think of a highly organized person? Perhaps you’re like me and think of a TV or movie character like Monica Geller or Claire Dunphy. You know who doesn't come to mind? ME! For today's story let's jump into the time machine and go back to the early days of my career at the bookstore.

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SILY 667- Failure to Communicate

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:55 +0000

George Bernard Shaw said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Communication is tricky. On one hand, we are all communicating something, verbal or non-verbal at all times. On the other hand, I think most of us have significant room to grow in this area. I think most communication issues arise not from things said, but from things unsaid.

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S4E15 A Short Story About Love

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:22 +0000

We hope that you have fearless… auditory passages (?) because we are here to share a short story about love along with frequent feedbacker Eric (or Eric from Pennsylvania as you’d prefer). This was such a fun episode to record especially since we love some aspects of this episode and not so much others. We love that we get some counterbalancing feedback from Geoff (xforce11) as well as some feedback from Rory, Anna (not Torv), Erin, ShelkyBean, and Patty from Canadia!

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SILY 666- Old Testament Laws Explained

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:46 +0000

For most of us, reading the Old Testament is not fun. All of those names and laws are difficult to read and are the reason many who have tried reading the Bible from cover to cover often fail once they get to Leviticus. Those books do serve a purpose, though, and today we’ll explore that. It’s a bit of a deep dive, but because the laws are so misunderstood by today’s culture, it’s important we take the time to explore this fully.

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Visions of the Future

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:06:11 +0000

What happens when ordinary people are granted extraordinary glimpses into the darkest corners of reality? Both "The Purple Testament" and "What's in the Box" explore the terrifying burden of unwanted knowledge.

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SILY 665- Monday Mailbag

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:36 +0000

Thanks to Geoff for sharing his struggles today. Especially for men, I think, it's hard for us to admit we need help and accept that help. That mentality is often detrimental to our wellbeing. Geoff has shown us an example of humility and wisdom in action.

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S4E14 The End of All Things

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:37 +0000

We are joined by Jerame for this episode as we discuss one of the best, most pivotal episodes of Fringe! Join us as we talk about what we love about this episode (especially the fact that we finally, after 75 episodes, find out “who or what” the Observers are) but also a couple of things that have us feeling just a tad frustrated.

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SILY 664- Establishing Healthy Habits

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:29 +0000

Sometimes we fail to allow grace in our own lives. Once we miss or fail for any reason, we allow those feelings of failure to defeat us causing us to miss more often or quit altogether. It’s important to understand you will miss the mark sometimes. It’s equally important to think about that up front so that you have an understanding and a plan for how to respond and get right back to keeping up the good habit you’re trying to maintain.

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SILY 663- The Bookstore Mutiny

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:18 +0000

I struggled for a long time about whether or not to share this story with you because I felt like it was a story that was not very common and therefore not very applicable. But then I realized this story is very common. If you peel back the layers a bit here, you realize that the first step was the thoughts in the mind of one or more of the employees. They were disgruntled for whatever reason and allowed those thoughts to fester.

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S4E13 A Better Human Being

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:28 +0000

Join us this week as we talk all about what it means to be a better human being! Pavla and Darrell dive into this episode that has many parallels to the Fringe pilot and "Marionette." We take a look at the developments in the Peter and Olivia relationship, the impact the music has on one particular scene, discuss Walter's behavior toward Peter, and earn some cool stuff about the Czech Republic.

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SILY 662- Can You Hear Me Now?

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:01 +0000

As we were raising our kids we knew eventually we'd have to make a decision on cell phones, and it became an issue, a struggle, a battle. For parents today, that battle starts at an even earlier age. It’s a tough battle to traverse, a minefield of dangers with a few benefits sprinkled in. Do those benefits make navigating the dangers worth it? If so, at what age are those battles worth waging?

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SILY 661- Who Are We To Judge?

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:00:25 +0000

I would guess that John 3:16 is the most commonly known and quoted Bible verse, but perhaps the passage at the forefront of today’s episode would place second on that list. Today we’re looking at Matthew 7:1, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” We see this verse thrown out all the time by people when they feel like Christians are judging them. The Bible tells the Christian not to judge, therefore, the Christian is wrong when they proclaim something as sin or tell someone they should repent. Right?

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S4E12 Welcome to Westfield

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:00:01 +0000

We are visiting the small Vermont town of Westfield this week along with Missnett and are so excited to be talking about this amazing episode of Fringe and its similarities to The X-Files, Twin Peaks, and horror. We love how the stakes feel so high and how the Olivia of this timeline is finally starting to get her previous memories back, and we share some great feedback from our great listeners!

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TSTP 66- Stranger Things Season 5 Teaser Trailer Breakdown

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:00:24 +0000

Netflix recently dropped a teaser trailer for Stranger Things Season 5, marking the beginning of the end for Netflix's beloved series. Set in fall 1987, this final season brings the ultimate showdown between Vecna's forces and Hawkins' determined heroes

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Aviation Anomalies

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:20:08 +0000

What happens when reality itself becomes unreliable, and the very fabric of existence begins to unravel before our eyes? This month's trip to the Twilight Zone explores themes of isolation, the unreliability of memory and perception, and the horror of facing a universe where your very being can be called into question, leaving us wondering what defines reality itself.

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SILY 660- Lessons From Hyrule

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:11 +0000

In the original Zelda game, Link can earn a new sword, the white sword, once he has expanded his health to five hearts. Once Link has twelve hearts, he is capable of wielding the most powerful sword in the game, the magical sword. In much the same way, as we adventure in our jobs, parenting, relationships, and all facets of life, we should be leveling up. We should be improving our skills, learning better methods, finding lessons in defeat, making notes for future battles, and investing in tools which will help us reach our ultimate goals.

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SILY 659- Becoming the MVP

admin@goldenspiralmedia.com (Golden Spiral Media) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:00:29 +0000

According to Google AI, a Minimum Viable Product is a stripped-down version of a product or feature designed to be released early and get customer feedback. It focuses on the core functionality necessary to address a key customer need and allow for rapid iteration and learning. Essentially, it's a way to test an idea with the least amount of effort and cost before investing heavily in a full-fledged product. FAR too often our desire for perfection turns into fear of failure. We never launch. Perhaps whether we know it or not we have a great MVP, we just don’t ever let it get off the bench and enter the game.

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