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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

S4 E76: Chapter 5: The Nina Project (Part 2)

Amanda and Marina finish out The Nina Project. We learn about the opera, share our thoughts on clocking in, and speak in subscript. Stay Strange.

Feb 14, 20241 hr 53 minSeason 4Ep. 76

S4 E74: Just the Facts: The REAL Pennhurst

Marina gives us an in-depth breakdown of the history of mental health facilities, then tells us all about the facility that (maybe) inspired Hawkins' Pennhurst. *Content Warning*: This episode contains descriptions of violence and discrimination against people with mental illness and disabilities. Listener discretion is advised.

Jan 31, 20241 hrSeason 4Ep. 74

S4 E 71: Chapter 4: Dear Billy (Part 1)

Amanda and Marina finally take on one of the season's most beloved chapters: Dear Billy. Some deep discussions...and medical knowledge about a boyband member comes to light. Stay Strange!

Jan 10, 20241 hr 58 minSeason 4Ep. 71

S4 E67: Nancy & Robin MBTI!

In this season's edition of MBTI, we tackle Nancy and Robin, who might be more similar than we thought! Stay strange!

Nov 29, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 4Ep. 67

S4 E66: Just the Facts: Satanic Panic

Amanda takes us on a curiosity voyage this week through the Satanic Panic of the 80's, and right through to moral panics of today. Stay Strange.

Nov 22, 202335 minSeason 4Ep. 66

S4 E62: Chapter 1: The Hellfire Club (Part 2)

Marina and Amanda break down the second half of Chapter 1, The Hellfire Club. Basketball shorts, PEMDAS, and singing somehow make their way into this one. Stay Strange.

Oct 25, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 4Ep. 62

S4 E60: Season 4 Overview

Welcome back, nerds! Amanda and Marina are here to break down Season 4 to prepare us for a jam-packed podcast season. Stay Strange!

Oct 11, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 4Ep. 60

S3 E59: Season 3 Wrap-Up

Marina and Amanda reluctantly close out Season 3. We check in on our characters, revisit some themes, and go over some of our favorite post-S3 predictions. Stay Strange.

Sep 20, 20231 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 59

S3 E57: Season 3 VFX Breakdown

This week, Amanda breaks down a few of our big visual effects from Season 3. Marina gets thoroughly grossed out, and we hope you enjoy that. Stay Strange. Season 3 Cited Sources

Aug 30, 202340 min

S3 E56: Curiosity Door: Planck's Constant

Join us as Marina, who took remedial math in college, tries to explain Planck's Constant to Amanda, who also took remedial math in college! Will we get to the bottom of why our toasters don't give us a tan? Tune in to find out! Stay Strange. Season 3 Cited Sources

Aug 23, 202357 min

S3 E54: Just the Facts: LGBTQ Rights and History in the United States

This week in our Just the Facts episode, Amanda gives us a timeline of LGBTQ Rights and History in the United States. Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence, discrimination, and systemic oppression against LGBTQ individuals throughout history. It also contains mention of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. End of Episode Quote, Marsha P. Johnson Season 3 Cited Sources LGBTQ Resource: Trevor Project Trans Resources...

Aug 09, 20231 hrSeason 3Ep. 54

S3 E53: Chapter 6: E Pluribus Unum

Amanda and Marina come together to discuss Chapter 6, E Pluribus Unum. Amanda avoids saying the chapter title for as long as possible, and we share an unexpectedly sentimental Mall Rat Moment. Stay Strange.

Aug 02, 20231 hr 53 min

S3 E50: Chapter 5: The Flayed

In our FIFTIETH (!) episode, Marina and Amanda get FLAYED! We talk about confusing character changes, lots of plot questions, and embarrassing stories. Stay Strange.

Jul 12, 20231 hr 42 minSeason 3Ep. 50

S3 E49: Just the Facts: Women in the Workplace

In this installment of Just the Facts, Amanda tells us all about the history of Women in the Workplace, with special focus on the 80's, of course! Stay Strange. Season 3 Sources

Jul 05, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 49

S3 E48: Chapter 4: The Sauna Test

Amanda and Marina are breaking down The Sauna Test, Chapter 4 of Season 3. Both of us play a game of who can make everyone the most uncomfortable, and we both win. Stay Strange!

Jun 28, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 3Ep. 48
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