<![CDATA[Hawkins Youth Rally: A Stranger Things Rewatch Podcast]]>Three youth pastors. One iconic town. Countless demogorgons, walkie-talkies, and questionable 80s decisions.

Hawkins Youth Rally is a Stranger Things rewatch podcast hosted by Derry Prenkert, David Reed, and Scott Tinman - three youth pastors who actually lived through the 80s and now get to revisit it all with fresh eyes, pastoral instincts, and just enough snarky fun to keep things interesting. This isn’t just a recap show. It’s a mix of nostalgia, fandom, storytelling, and real-life perspective from guys who spent decades investing in students and now find themselves asking, “Wait… who was the real youth pastor in Hawkins?”

Each episode, we drop back into the Upside Down one chapter at a time and break it down through a unique lens:

  • What still hits?
  • What doesn’t?
  • What feels different now that we know how it all ends?
  • And why does every kid in Hawkins seem one adult away from needing a youth group?

You’ll get:

  • A fun, fast-paced walkthrough of each episode (with a twist: we let AI try to summarize it first… and then react to how wildly accurate or off-base it is)
  • Rewatch reflections that connect the full series arc back to early moments you probably missed the first time
  • Superlatives and awards like Most 80s Moment, Best Movie Homage, and the legendary Judd Nelson Breakfast Club Fist Pump Award
  • Youth Ministry Corner, where we ask the question no one else is asking: Who was the youth pastor in this episode, Who was "that kid," and what parts of teen life depicted on the show resonate with their experience.
  • Episode ratings using wildly inconsistent items but highly accurate scales (demadogs, Christmas lights, ham radio megahertz… you get the idea)
  • Episode MVPs, with listener voting to settle the debate

Beyond the show itself, this podcast is about three friends reconnecting, laughing, disagreeing, and remembering what it felt like to grow up in a world of bikes, basements, mixtapes, and just enough freedom to accidentally fight supernatural evil. Whether you’re a die-hard Stranger Things fan, someone who grew up in the 80s, or just curious what happens when youth pastors start analyzing pop culture with way too much depth, Hawkins Youth Rally gives you a seat at the table.

Tons of 80s nostalgia. A regular dose of fandom. And just enough youth ministry talk to make you see Hawkins in a whole new way.

]]>www.instagram.com/hawkinsyouthrallyRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 18:14:52 GMTSun, 29 Mar 2026 00:36:02 GMT60Derry Prenkert<p>Three youth pastors. One iconic town. Countless demogorgons, walkie-talkies, and questionable 80s decisions.</p><p></p><p><b>Hawkins Youth Rally</b> is a <i>Stranger Things</i> rewatch podcast hosted by Derry Prenkert, David Reed, and Scott Tinman - three youth pastors who actually lived through the 80s and now get to revisit it all with fresh eyes, pastoral instincts, and just enough snarky fun to keep things interesting. This isn’t just a recap show. It’s a mix of nostalgia, fandom, storytelling, and real-life perspective from guys who spent decades investing in students and now find themselves asking, “Wait… who was the real youth pastor in Hawkins?”</p><p></p><p>Each episode, we drop back into the Upside Down one chapter at a time and break it down through a unique lens:</p><ul><li>What still hits?</li><li>What doesn’t?</li><li>What feels different now that we know how it all ends?</li><li>And why does every kid in Hawkins seem one adult away from needing a youth group?</li></ul><p></p><p>You’ll get:</p><ul><li><b>A fun, fast-paced walkthrough</b> of each episode (with a twist: we let AI try to summarize it first… and then react to how wildly accurate or off-base it is)</li><li><b>Rewatch reflections</b> that connect the full series arc back to early moments you probably missed the first time</li><li><b>Superlatives and awards</b> like <i>Most 80s Moment</i>, <i>Best Movie Homage</i>, and the legendary <i>Judd Nelson Breakfast Club Fist Pump Award</i></li><li><b>Youth Ministry Corner</b>, where we ask the question no one else is asking: <i>Who was the youth pastor in this episode, Who was "that kid," and what parts of teen life depicted on the show resonate with their experience.</i></li><li><b>Episode ratings</b> using wildly inconsistent items but highly accurate scales (demadogs, Christmas lights, ham radio megahertz… you get the idea)</li><li><b>Episode MVPs</b>, with listener voting to settle the debate</li></ul><p></p><p>Beyond the show itself, this podcast is about three friends reconnecting, laughing, disagreeing, and remembering what it felt like to grow up in a world of bikes, basements, mixtapes, and just enough freedom to accidentally fight supernatural evil. Whether you’re a die-hard <i>Stranger Things</i> fan, someone who grew up in the 80s, or just curious what happens when youth pastors start analyzing pop culture with way too much depth, <b>Hawkins Youth Rally</b> gives you a seat at the table.</p><p></p><p>Tons of 80s nostalgia. A regular dose of fandom. And just enough youth ministry talk to make you see Hawkins in a whole new way.</p>episodicDerry Prenkertderryprenkert@gmail.comno<![CDATA[S1: Ep 1 Rewatch - Some Coffee & Contemplation]]>HERE. WE. GO.

Season 1: Episode of of Stranger Things is up and going and David Reed, Scott Tinman, and Derry Prenkert run it back on the premiere episode: "The Vanishing of Will Byers." David plays Spotlight Tag with Hopper before watching Poltergeist. Derry challenges Mr. Clarke to a game of Mike Tyson's Punch-out as he recounts his high school crush on Winona Ryder. Scott hits the street to play baseball with Benny before his demise causes use his rotary phone to call Dustin and invite him to join the game.

Takeaways

  • 80s nostalgia
  • Character introductions

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Hawkins University
  • 07:01 General Impressions of Episode 1
  • 13:47 Most 80s Moments and Best Character Introductions Continued
  • 20:21 Favorite Scenes and Episode Rating
  • 29:56 Youth Ministry Corner and MVP Nominations
  • 39:47 MVP Selection and Conclusion

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]]>ca3bcf01-bd85-4486-b152-61625e50b2bfWed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:23 GMT<p>HERE. WE. GO.</p><p>Season 1: Episode of of Stranger Things is up and going and David Reed, Scott Tinman, and Derry Prenkert run it back on the premiere episode: "The Vanishing of Will Byers." David plays Spotlight Tag with Hopper before watching Poltergeist. Derry challenges Mr. Clarke to a game of Mike Tyson's Punch-out as he recounts his high school crush on Winona Ryder. Scott hits the street to play baseball with Benny before his demise causes use his rotary phone to call Dustin and invite him to join the game.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>80s nostalgia</li><li>Character introductions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Hawkins University</li><li>07:01 General Impressions of Episode 1</li><li>13:47 Most 80s Moments and Best Character Introductions Continued</li><li>20:21 Favorite Scenes and Episode Rating</li><li>29:56 Youth Ministry Corner and MVP Nominations</li><li>39:47 MVP Selection and Conclusion</li></ul><p></p><p>Follow us on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/hawkinsyouthrally" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p>Check out our <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://facebook.com/hawkinsyouthrally" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p>Enjoy the Podcast at it's finest in video format on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL13xO5RqjKZ20P6xH4dx0RoHNlcoTsVA0&amp;si=RO4fApsbftFupNfn" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p>no00:47:1511S1: Ep 1 Rewatch - Some Coffee & Contemplationfull<![CDATA[Season 0 / Episode 0 - Introductions]]>"Something is coming!" These three words mark the beginning of the epic fictional journey for four boys in Hawkins, Indiana on the Netflix series Stranger Things. Now, three Gen X youth pastors give you a little introduction and invitation to go on a journey as well; a journey back to Season 1 for a full rewatch with episode by episode reactions.

Welcome to Hawkins Youth Rally, where you will experience a ton of 80s nostalgia, a solid amount of Stranger Things fandom, and just a little bit of youth ministry.

In this episode, meet your 3 hosts, hear what led to this podcast, and get a little glimpse of what is to come!

The Season 1 Rewatch launches Wednesday, April 22 as we explore "The Vanishing of Will Byers."

Follow us on instagram: @hawkinsyouthrally

Follow the Facebook Page: facebook.com/hawkinsyouthrally

Watch episodes for the full experience on YouTube: @IamTheRewatcher

Email us at hawkinsyouthrally@gmail.com

See you APril 22

]]>48056112-2371-4e93-b092-f264525d446eSat, 04 Apr 2026 02:34:49 GMT<p>"Something is coming!" These three words mark the beginning of the epic fictional journey for four boys in Hawkins, Indiana on the Netflix series Stranger Things. Now, three Gen X youth pastors give you a little introduction and invitation to go on a journey as well; a journey back to Season 1 for a full rewatch with episode by episode reactions.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to Hawkins Youth Rally, where you will experience a ton of 80s nostalgia, a solid amount of Stranger Things fandom, and just a little bit of youth ministry.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, meet your 3 hosts, hear what led to this podcast, and get a little glimpse of what is to come!</p><p></p><p>The Season 1 Rewatch launches Wednesday, April 22 as we explore "The Vanishing of Will Byers."</p><p></p><p>Follow us on instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/hawkinsyouthrally" target="_blank">@hawkinsyouthrally</a></p><p>Follow the Facebook Page: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://facebook.com/hawkinsyouthrally" target="_blank">facebook.com/hawkinsyouthrally</a></p><p>Watch episodes for the full experience on YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL13xO5RqjKZ20P6xH4dx0RoHNlcoTsVA0&amp;si=RO4fApsbftFupNfn" target="_blank">@IamTheRewatcher</a></p><p></p><p>Email us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:hawkinsyouthrally@gmail.com" target="_blank">hawkinsyouthrally@gmail.com</a></p><p></p><p>See you APril 22</p>no00:18:12Season 0 / Episode 0 - Introductionstrailer