Marina and Amanda discuss final thoughts on Season 1. We do a check-in with our characters, make some new connections with later seasons, explore some D&D lore, and talk about ye olde 2016 fan theories. Stay Strange! Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Marina and Amanda finally discuss Chapter 8, the finale of Season 1 of Stranger Things! We talk about themes throughout, discuss a few theories, and begrudgingly connect some events to our least favorite Season 4 villain. Stay STrange! Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Marina schools Amanda in our very special first Strange & Spooky episode - just in time for Halloween! We learn all about 4 of the 12...maybe 13...Vile Vortices around the world. Stay Strange! Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Oct 26, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Marina and Amanda discuss Chapter 7, The Bathtub. Lots of surprises in this episode! Amanda breaks down some wild familial connections, Marina speculates about the Harringtons, accents mysteriously appear, we learn Amanda's true feelings about Ted Wheeler, and we laugh...a lot. An adult beverage may have been involved in the making of this one. Stay Strange. (Extra special clip at the end!) Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Amanda and Marina delve into the psychology behind one of ST's most beloved couples, Joyce & Hopper, using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator! We break down what their personality types might be, what it means for them as people, and even what it could mean for them as a couple. Stay Strange! Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter
Oct 12, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Marina and Amanda talk about Chapter 6: The Monster. Who put plants in this windowless building? Why is Steve so mean? What's that sound we hear in El's mind void? We have a lot of questions. Maybe some answers. Stay Strange. Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Dr. Amanda PhD Emeritus gives us the rundown on the Many Worlds Interpretation. Alright she's not a doctor in this universe, but maybe in another? Marina keeps us tethered to reality as we fall down a rabbit hole of physics, philosophy, and of course, Stranger Things! Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Sep 28, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Howdy to all you Fleas and Acrobats out there! Marina and Amanda discuss "The Flea and the Acrobat". Amanda gets controversial with her LVP, and Marina wonders about Nancy's mascara. Stay Strange. Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It's our tenth episode! Amanda and Marina break down bullying in popular media and categorize some of Hawkins' LVPs. We chat about the ethical gray areas of some of our most beloved (and hated) characters. **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains descriptions of bullying and abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with bullying, please visit StopBullying.Gov . Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Sep 14, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Amanda and Marina give their overview of Season 1 Chapter 4, The Body. And no, not Jennifer's. Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Marina and Amanda discuss Government Research project MKUltra". We discuss its history, ethical implications, and its impact in the Stranger Things universe. **CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains descriptions of brainwashing and torture methods on largely non-consenting individuals. Listener discretion is advised. Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Aug 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Amanda and Marina cover Chapter 3: "Holly Jolly". We give you a recap along with our thoughts and theories. Stay Strange. Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Amanda and Marina explore the dynamics of the relationship between Nancy and Steve using Love Languages and good old fashioned inference and analysis. Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Amanda and Marina cover Chapter 2: "The Weirdo on Maple Street". We get into a scene-by-scene breakdown, discuss our thoughts, find tie-ins to later seasons, and read way too much into some details. Stay Strange. Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We kick off our recurring segment, Hellfire Club, with a debate on a popular fan theory: Is it possible that Vecna actually kidnapped Will Byers? Let us know who you think the true culprit was! Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Aug 10, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Amanda and Marina cover Chapter 1: "The Vanishing of Will Byers". We get into a scene-by-scene breakdown, discuss our thoughts, find tie-ins to later seasons, and read way too much into some details. Stay Strange. Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3
Marina and Amanda discuss the plot, characters (including Mike's "brother" Nancy?), themes, and music of Season One of Stranger Things. Podcast Season One Cited Sources Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Twitter
Aug 10, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to our brand new podcast, Starcourt Study Hall. We're Amanda & Marina! If you love Stranger Things in a way that concerns your loved ones, you're in the right place. Check out this trailer/preview for a little taste of what to expect. We have big plans. Stay Strange. Cited Sources Doc Follow Us On Instagram Follow Us On Twitter #StrangerThings #Starcourt #Stranger #Things...
Aug 04, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1