In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin are joined by Amanda and Marina of the Starcourt Study Hall Podcast to discuss the concept of the Nina Project in Stranger Things 4. We talk about sensory deprivation, the random no-namescientists who risked their lives for this project, and the logistics of memory suppression. We also discuss the use of tranquillizers and hallucinogens, what worked in this storyline and what didn’t, and what questions we need answered in Season 5.

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Ashley and Jasmin are joined once again by special guest Cammerel to talk about Stancy! This time around we talk about how Steve has grown into the person Nancy needed him to be in seasons 1 and 2 and the changes that were made from script to screen in “The Massacre at Hawkins Lab”. We also talk about Nancy’s views on popularity, her friendship with Robin, and where Season 5 could take her.

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In this bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin break down weeks 3 - 6 of filming for ST5 where we got our first look at Nancy Wheeler! We discuss what some of the recently confirmed set locations, both old and new, could mean for the final season of the show, taxidermy beavers, and more!

BTS Photos S5 Weeks 3 & 4: https://bit.ly/49lBzUG 

Marble Bowl Photo: https://bit.ly/3ulwnl6 

Hawkins Memorial Hospital: https://bit.ly/49z69dE 

Duffer Brothers Birthday Celebration: https://bit.ly/49z69dE 

BTS Photos S5 Weeks 5 & 6: https://bit.ly/49EUXwg 

Linda Hamilton Interview: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/linda-hamilton-stranger-things-season-5-newsupdate/

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In this episode, Ashley and Jasmin discuss the second and third weeks of filming progress on the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. They talk about Mike's new look, Cara Buono's behind the scenes video and what it could mean for Karen Wheeler in Season 5, the merits (or lack thereof) of paparazzi set photos, a possible "Oppenheimer" connection to Season 5, and much more!

BTS Photos S5 Week 2: https://bit.ly/48GS79T 

High Voltage Handbook Video: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/ 

Nancy & Steve’s Cars: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/ 

Karen Wheeler Video: https://bit.ly/3OknP4O 

Hawkins High Photos: https://ig.me/j/AbZ-GMA1ETUzJBkD/ 

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In the sixth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss whether Vecna is choosing to be in Hawkins, Bob’s heroism in Season 2, and what plots they might return to in Season 5. They also discuss how Vecna tricks El and why she’s not so easy to manipulate in the present, the plot holes with Henry’s escape plan, and whether the First Shadow is actually canon.

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Filming for Stranger Things Season 5 is officially upon us! In this special bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin talk about filming updates, behind-the-scenes goodies via Ross Duffer, and the official ST social media accounts. They also talk about howEduardo Franco (AKA Argyle) won’t be returning next season, the speculation on who Linda Hamilton's character will be, what Vecna's (probably) been up to since we saw him last, and tons more!

BTS Photos S5 Episode 1: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C14lfWsgPfL/?img_index=1⁠⁠ 

Dustin’s New Look: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C1-Ki3EAwmV/⁠⁠ 

S5 Cast Photo: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C11_DtnyXDd/⁠⁠ 

Eduardo Franco Interview: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghxgDMU56dk⁠⁠ 

BTS Photo High School Radio Station Theory: ⁠⁠https://x.com/byrhop/status/1745104604285546678?t=-C0zGYE1AXeu1Az84on5Kw&s=08⁠⁠ 

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In the fifth installment of this series, Ashley and Jasmin discuss how the teens communicate between dimensions with the help of a Lite-Brite, how exciting it is to see Karen get more screen time, and what Joseph Quinn brought to the character of Eddie Munson. They also respond to a listener email, talk about whether Season 4 feels like a different show, and discuss the behind the scenes photos that Ross Duffer recently shared on Instagram.

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Ashley and Jasmin battle it out in an epic game of Stranger Things trivia (like, seriously epic, probably more epic than the Season 4 finale). Tune in to find out who won and play along with us! Enjoy!

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To celebrate ⁠Stranger Things Day⁠, mark the start of ⁠Geeked Week,⁠ and commemorate the 40th anniversary of the day ⁠Will Byers⁠ went missing Ashley and Jasmin are joined by their friends from the Starcourt Study Hall, Coffee & Contemplation, and Into the Upside Down podcasts as well as the Starcourt Foodcourt Fan Account for a one of a kind live show!  

Missed the fun? Not to worry! You can watch a recording of the live show on our YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/live/wZOMPjUi6jc?si=xqdRhmFuJd34T_BZ

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In this special bonus episode, Ashley and Jasmin rejoiceat the news that the SAG-AFTRA Strike is officially over! They discuss what this means for filming, the gains won as part of the strike, and what we can expect in the coming days. We also talk about the content we got for Stranger Things Day and the questions we feel the show needs to answer before it wraps.

To learn more about the new SAG-AFTRA Agreementvisit: https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-national-board-approves-tentative-agreement-recommends-ratification-2023-tvtheatrical

Theme Music: ⁠Stranger Things Theme Song (Salvation Synthwave Remix) by Neon Nights⁠