What happens when you step away for a while… and then come back to the microphones?

This week’s episode isn’t about one mystery.
It’s about the space between them.

After taking some time off, we finally sit back down, shake off the rust, and catch up on life, burnout, and the weird in-between season feeling of being away from the show longer than we meant to be. We talk honestly about why the break happened, what the time away did for us creatively, and what it felt like to come back and hit record again.

From there, we dive back into Hawkins one last time.

With some distance from the finale of Stranger Things, we share our final thoughts on how the series ended — what worked, what didn’t, what hit us emotionally, and which moments still stick with us now that the dust has settled. We also revisit the internet-fueled frenzy around the so-called “secret final episode” and the conformity gate mystery — the theories, the supposed clues, and whether or not we think there’s anything left to uncover… or if this is just what happens when a show ends and people aren’t ready to let go yet.

And then… we open the vault.

As a bonus for everyone on the main feed, we’re including a full hour from our Patreon, recorded back when only the first half of the final season had dropped. You’ll hear our raw, unfiltered reactions, wild theories, emotional predictions, and absolute confidence about where the story was headed.

Some of those predictions were…
Let’s just say the Demogorgons are laughing at us.

This episode is less about solving mysteries…and more about revisiting them.

The theories we built.
The excitement we felt.
The way stories pull us in, chew us up emotionally, and leave us staring at the credits, not quite ready to move on.

If you’ve ever gone a little too deep into Reddit threads, paused a scene to hunt for clues, or convinced yourself that there has to be more…
This one’s for you.

IT FEELS SO GOOD TO SAY..."We’re back."
Season 6 officially kicks off next week.
And we’re ready to start getting weird again.

Stay curious.
Stay spooky.
Stay forever rad.

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SHOW INFO:

Hosts & Producers: Woody Brown & Tyler Bence

Recorded At: Midnight Radio Studios

Sound Wizardry:

• Woody Brown — Sound Design, Editing, & Music

• Tyler Bence — Mixing, Mastering, & Art Design

Outro Jam:

“Ghost Story” by The Modern Society

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What if the greatest mysteries of the year…weren’t just the stories we covered,but the moments we shared along the way?

As the year winds down and the lights glow a little softer, we’re closing out the season by looking back, looking ahead, and leaning fully into the feeling that makes this time of year special.

This week, we’re trading deep dives for deep reflection.

We talk about our favorite episodes of the season - the ones that stuck with us, surprised us, scared us, made us laugh, or just felt the most “Rad.” From strange mysteries to personal obsessions, we break down why certain stories lingered long after the microphones were turned off.

We also unwrap one of the most meaningful gifts we’ve ever shared on the show - a copy of The Secret: A Treasure Hunt, tipped off to us by one of our listeners. A book that isn’t just about hidden gems and riddles… but about curiosity, wonder, and the thrill of chasing something magical just because it’s there.

From there, the conversation wanders (the way it always does).

We talk about what we’re excited to explore next season. The stories we can’t wait to tell. The mysteries still calling to us. And what the Christmas season means to us now - as dads, creators, and kids who never quite let go of that feeling.

And finally, we find ourselves longing for the old days…
Wandering the aisles of toy stores in the 80s and 90s.
The smell of plastic and cardboard.
Endless shelves.
No phones.
No rush.
Just imagination.

It’s a season finale that feels less like an episode - and more like hanging out after the presents are opened, batteries half-dead, manuals spread across the floor, and time standing still for just a little while longer.

So slow down.
Let the memories linger.
And hold onto that feeling just a little longer.

Because the best treasures aren’t always buried…
Sometimes they’re the stories we tell, the people we share them with, and the memories we keep chasing.

Stay Curious.
Stay Spooked.
Stay Forever Rad.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

SEE YOU NEXT SEASON (JANUARY 2026)

What if one of the most famous monsters in the world…
wasn’t just a legend of the mountains - but the centerpiece of a secret Cold War operation?

High in the Himalayas - where the air thins, the snow never melts, and the mountains feel ancient and alive - Sherpas whisper about screams echoing across the ridgelines.
About something powerful enough to snap a yak’s neck with a single blow.
About a creature that walks like a man… but is anything but human.

For centuries, locals have known it by another name: the Yeti.

This week, we ascend into the frozen heart of the Rooftop of the World to explore the legend of the Abominable Snowman — from ancient Tibetan tapestries and monastery relics, to chilling eyewitness encounters, to the famous footprints photographed on Himalayan glaciers.

But the mystery doesn’t end in the snow.

Because in the 1950s, as the world edged closer to nuclear war, the Yeti attracted the attention of a Texas oil heir named Tom Slick — a millionaire adventurer, monster hunter, and possible CIA asset who funded multiple expeditions into Nepal, attempted to trap the creature alive, and smuggled alleged Yeti remains out of the Himalayas… with the help of Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart.

Together, we’ll trace the tangled trail of folklore, footprints, secret missions, and unexplained deaths that make this one of the strangest stories we’ve ever covered.

🎙️ This episode, we’ll uncover:
• The terrifying Sherpa accounts of a yak-killing beast stalking the high mountains
• The ancient name metoh-kangmi — the “foul-smelling man of the snows” — and how it became the Abominable Snowman
• The legendary Shipton footprints and why some scientists say they don’t match any known animal
• Reports of blood-curdling screams heard by Everest climbers at 18,000 feet
• The monastery relics said to belong to the Yeti — including a mummified hand hidden for centuries
• How a Texas millionaire funded multi-year Yeti expeditions using helicopters, cages, and steel traps
• The shocking claim that Tom Slick used monster hunts as CIA cover during the Cold War
• Nazi expeditions, lost evidence, and the theory of a surviving ancient ape
• The mysterious mid-air explosion that ended Tom Slick’s life — and the questions that remain
• And the unsettling possibility that the Yeti isn’t a monster at all… but something far older, smarter, and determined to remain hidden

So lace up your boots.
Check your oxygen.
And listen closely for the screams in the night.

We’re heading into the snow — where legends walk upright, spies hunt monsters, and the truth disappears into the white.

Stay Curious.
Stay Spooked.

Stay Forever Rad.

CONNECT WITH US:
📲 Instagram: @thatwouldberad — Tag us or DM your favorite Yeti sightings, cryptid theories, or Cold War conspiracies.
🎙 Share a Story / Send a Voice Message: thatwouldberadpodcast.com
✉️ Email: ⁠thatwouldberadpod@gmail.com⁠

SHOW INFO:
Hosts & Producers: Woody Brown & Tyler Bence
Recorded At: Midnight Radio Studios

Sound Wizardry:
• Woody Brown — Sound Design, Editing, & Music
• Tyler Bence — Mixing, Mastering, & Art Design

Outro Jam:
“Ghost Story” by The Modern Society

RAD WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW:
🎧 Join Our Patreon: Exclusive episodes, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes weirdness — patreon.com/thatwouldberad
☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: Fuel our late-night deep dives — buymeacoffee.com/thatwouldberad
🛍 Check Out Our Merch: Grab official RAD gear — thatwouldberad.myspreadshop.com