An in-depth discussion of Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers, the first episode of Season 1 of Stranger Things. We finally started our re-watch! Meghan and Stacy recap the very first episode of the show and analyze all of our favorite moments. We explain the pop culture references (Poltergeist, anyone?) and connections we noticed to the rest of the show. Has Vecna been there since the beginning? Does Meghan love Hopper because his character is influenced by Indiana Jones? Will the AV club’s ham radio make a return in Season 5? Is Steve Harrigton reality stealthy like a ninja? Find out our thoughts about all of these questions and much, much more. Tune in to the end for our regularly scheduled filming updates, merch shout-outs, and the secret segment!