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Starcourt Study Hall: A Stranger Things Podcast

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Join Amanda and Marina on a curiosity voyage through Stranger Things! We're recapping and analyzing all of the chapters, breaking down the show’s [relation]ships, taking personality tests as your favorite characters, diving into the history, science, and inspiration behind the show, and so much more. Stay strange! Starcourt Study Hall contains spoilers for all seasons of Stranger Things and Stranger Things “The First Shadow”. Season 5 leaks are also discussed.
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Episodes

S5.2 E133: Rank-O-Mania: Cringiest Scenes

Welcome back to another Rank-O-Mania, where Marina and Amanda rank their personal top 5 cringiest (or just toughest to watch) scenes. Stay Strange.

Jul 02, 20251 hr 33 minSeason 5Ep. 115

S5.2 E131: TUDUM Recap & Teaser Breakdown

In a very special episode, Marina and Amanda break down what happened at Netflix TUDUM on May 31, 2025 and break down our brand new teaser trailer for Season 5. Stay Strange.

Jun 04, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 131

S5.2 E130: Starcourt Cinema: Ghostbusters

This week, we take a fun journey through the 1984 Summer Blockbuster and large inspiration for Season 2: Ghostbusters! Stay Strange.

May 28, 20251 hr 40 minSeason 5Ep. 130

S5.2 E129: We Saw The First Shadow!

This week, Amanda and Marina give their (many) thoughts on Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway. Stay Strange!

May 21, 20252 hr 6 minSeason 5Ep. 129

S5.2 E127: Starcourt Cinema: JAWS

Welcome to yet another series with a catchy title! This week, we explore the 1975 summer blockbuster, Jaws. We break down the movie and discuss its connections to a certain strange show. Stay Strange.

Apr 30, 20251 hr 46 minSeason 5Ep. 127

S5.2 E124: Rank-O-Mania: Our Top 5 Scariest Scenes

For this week's Rorschach test, I mean episode, Marina and Amanda count down their top 5 scariest scenes of the show so far, and discuss what makes them so scary. Stay Strange (and stay brave)!

Apr 09, 20251 hr 44 minSeason 5Ep. 124

S5.2 E123: Crit Hit! Season 4 in Review

This week, Marina guides us through the reviews for the biggest and blockbuster-est season so far, Season 4. Stay Strange!

Mar 26, 20251 hr 39 minSeason 5Ep. 123

S5.2 E122: Crit Hit! Season 3 in Review

This week, Amanda talks us through the criticisms and praises of her favorite season, and the podcast's namesake - Season 3! We also learn that Marina may have the same amount of legs as the Mind Flayer. Stay strange. Sources were not said in episode, so are listed below! Latina Media - Watching and Loving the White, Male “Stranger Things” GQ - Stranger Things Season 3 - Grow Up Already! The Representation of Russian Ideology in Season 3 - Olga White Vox - Season 3 has Good Ideas, Poor Execution...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 33 minSeason 5Ep. 122

S5.2 E121: Crit Hit! Season 2 in Review

Welcome back to our second Crit Hit episode! This week, Marina takes us right back to Season 2 - the good, the bad, and the Lost Sister. Stay Strange (and stay tuned at the end for a silly surprise).

Mar 12, 20251 hr 32 minSeason 5Ep. 121

S5.2 E120: Crit Hit! Season 1 in Review

Welcome to our second leg of pre-season 5 content! For the next few weeks, we will be diving into reviews (good AND bad) of each season of Stranger Things. Stay Strange!

Mar 05, 20251 hr 41 minSeason 5Ep. 120

S5 E118: Our Season 5 Dreams and Nightmares (Far Worse)

This week, Amanda and Marina take us through their top 5 dreams and nightmares for the upcoming season. Stay Strange. Note: There was an issue with Marina's audio this week that we did our best to fix!

Feb 05, 20251 hr 42 minSeason 5Ep. 118

S5 E117: Theoretically... How Will It End?

This week, Amanda takes us through some of the remaining S5 theories, ranging from "maybe" to "hopefully impossible"...Stay Strange.

Jan 29, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 15Ep. 117

S5 E116: Theoretically...The BIGGEST Bad

This week, Marina helps us explore the possibility of a new adversary in Season 5, or maybe a Big Bad we've never considered. Stay Strange.

Jan 22, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 5Ep. 116

S5 E115: The Films That Could Shape Season 5

This week, we dive into some films that will be referenced in Season 5 content to discuss what they could tell us about the events of the upcoming season. Stay Strange!

Jan 15, 20251 hr 31 minSeason 5Ep. 115

S5 E114: Theoretically... "We're All Time Travelers"

We're back (from the future) with a new Theoretically. Last week, Amanda will take you through the ways time travel works in media & how it already appears in Stranger Things. Stayed Strange.

Jan 07, 20251 hr 27 minSeason 5Ep. 114

S5 E113: A Stranger Things Secret Santa

Welcome to our first ever holiday special! This week, Amanda and Marina let their imaginations run wild with a gift exchange between characters. It's about to get strange! Stay Strange and Happy Holidays!

Dec 18, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 113

S5 E112: Theoretically... Madmax

This week, Marina is bringing you part 2 of this Theoretically series and poses the theory that Max might just be our next Superhero. Stay Strange.

Dec 11, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 5Ep. 112

S5 E111: Theoretically... Will the Wise

We're back with another Theoretically episode. This week, Marina is tackling the theory that Will the Wise might just be a wizard after all. Stay Strange!

Dec 04, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 5Ep. 111

S5 E110: Theoretically... Eddie's Return

Welcome back to another Theoretically episode! This week, Amanda explores some ways that we might see Eddie again in Season 5. We talk about Kas, D&D, and a few other ways we could get a return. Stay Strange.

Nov 20, 20241 hrSeason 5Ep. 110

S5 E109: Stranger Things Day 2024 Overview & Final Chapter Titles

This week, we break down everything Stranger Things Day 2024 had to offer. The good, the bad, and the strange. We also discuss the newly released Chapter titles for Season 5, Chapters 7 & 8. Stay Strange (and stick around at the very end for a blooper if you need a laugh!).

Nov 13, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 109

S5 E108: Back to Montauk: A Stranger Things Day Special

Happy Stranger Things Day! We've decided to take it all the way back to the beginning and break down the concept and Pilot for Montauk - the original concept that became Stranger Things. This week, Amanda gives us an enhanced re-watch of The Vanishing of Will Byers, including lots of tidbits from Montauk along the way. Stay Strange.

Nov 06, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 108

S5 E106: Season 5 Music Predictions

This week, Amanda and Marina give us their top 5 songs that they hope to appear in Stranger Things 5, as well as some more treats! Stay Strange! Our Official Playlist NIH Article

Oct 23, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 106

S5 E105: Theoretically... Byler (Part 2)

We're back this week with part 2 of the long-awaited and highly-requested Byler theory. If you haven't heard part 1, we strongly suggest going back to last week's episode first! We sincerely hope we have done this theory justice, because we know just how important this is to so many ST fans, and specifically to so many in the queer community. Stay Strange¡ (this was an accident but it's staying.)

Oct 16, 20241 hr 50 minSeason 5Ep. 105
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