Trailer Talk and Tea w. Sarah Hindsgaul

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes of Stranger Things? Join Stranger Things Hair Designer, Sarah Hindsgaul, as she welcomes actors, costume designers, and other crew members into her trailer for a cup of tea for fun and honest conversation. From untold set stories to identity, hair, relationships, and the rituals that keep us grounded — this is where the not so glam-chair meets real talk. Intimate, funny, and refreshingly unfiltered.

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9 hours ago

Grab a mug and slide into the trailer: in this week Trailer Talk & Tea, Sarah welcomes Mason Dye—aka the king og basketball at Hawkins High from STRANGER THINGS. Mason relives his first-day panic (yes, he and Joseph Quinn were both shaking in the van to that legendary season-four table-read), reveals why the Duffer Brothers’ “hands-off” directing style was the confidence boost he never saw coming, and breaks down the scenes that made him sweat … and cheer. In this episode:
- Table-Read Terror – meeting Joseph Quinn for the first time, “sh*tting our pants,” and hoping not to be recast overnight
- Jason’s Pep-Rally Rant – how a two-page monologue and 200 extras turned a town-hall day into pure adrenaline
- The Pool That Wasn’t a Pool – filming in a 20-foot indoor lake, perfect 90°F water, and chasing Joe Keery in a boat
- Season-Four Stop-Start – five months of COVID shutdown, longer hair, new highlights, and a better Jason because of it
- Stranger Things Friendships – dinners with Joseph, lessons from Joe Keery, and why the cast’s “new-kid welcome” mattered
- Quick-fire fun: Rubik’s-cube flexes, beach-volleyball rage, and why Jason’s prized trophy would beat his mirror (almost)
 
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to join one of the world’s biggest shows mid-stream—and still worry you’ll get the axe—this conversation is for you.
Press play, pour the tea, and let those Demogorgon-level nerves out ❤️🫖

Sunday Jul 06, 2025

In this episode of Trailer Talk & Tea, Sarah reunites with Francesca Reale (lifeguard Heather Holloway from Stranger Things S3) to relive the summer season that gave baby-bang regrets, thunder-storm delays, and more mosquito bites than anyone deserves.
 
Grab a mug and settle in as they chat about:
 
- Hair-Trailer Confessions – why the make-up chair became their unofficial therapy booth
- The Red Swimsuit Saga – high-cut panic, razor-burn fixes, and the self-conscoius effect it had on acting
- Pool-Day Chaos – thunderstorms, extras on standby, and secret body-makeup hacks
- Bangs Gone Wrong – the four-piece bang that only behaved on camera. Poor Francesca!
- Mosquito Nightmare – welts, ankle attacks, and how post-production hid all the bumps
- Life after Hawkins, laser-hair-removal revelations, and why Paddington 2 is now required viewing
 
It’s candid, honest, and full of the behind-the-scenes moments that make Stranger Things lore so much fun.

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025

In this warm and funny episode of Trailer Talk & Tea, Alec Utgoff reflects on his time as Dr. Alexei — the Slurpee-loving scientist who stole hearts in Stranger Things Season 3.
Alec opens up about joining the show mid-phenomenon, how the cast and crew welcomed him in, and the surprising way his mother inspired Alexei’s most iconic moment. He also shares what it was like to learn about his character’s fate, how he navigates intimidation on big sets, and why he believes acting is all about connection, honesty, and a little chaos.
Plus: what role would Alec play if he weren’t Alexei? And why does he think Stranger Things desperately needed a Karate Kid?

Sunday Jun 01, 2025

In this emotional, funny, and deeply personal first episode of Trailer Talk & Tea, Sarah Hindsgaul sits down with Millie Bobby Brown to reflect on a decade of transformation — both on screen and in real life.
Millie opens up about the bold choices behind Eleven’s ever-evolving looks, the moment she shaved her head as a child, and why she almost did it again in Season 4. She shares what it felt like to grow up in the public eye, why Will’s bowl cut was iconic, and which Stranger Things character she’d play if not Eleven. They also talk about the bond between cast and crew, pregnancy secrets, first crushes, and the dress that made her cry with joy.
Whether you’re here for behind-the-scenes stories, nostalgic memories, or just love this show as much as we do — this one’s for you.

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