Starcourt Study Hall: A Stranger Things Podcast

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Join Amanda and Marina on a curiosity voyage through Stranger Things. We're talking about everything from the Chapters to 80's history to science to psychology. Tune in and Stay Strange!

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Starcourt Study Hall: A Stranger Things Podcast episodes:

05.15.2024
S4 E87: The VFX of Season 4
Amanda takes us on a little deep dive of some of the "visual feats" of Season 4. We gain a little more respect for Vecna in this one, but as we've heard, Stranger Things have happened. Stay Strange. YT Sources Rodeo...
05.08.2024
S4 E86: Chapter 7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab (Part 3)
Marina and Amanda finish up The Massacre at Hawkins Lab and say goodbye to Part 1 of Season 4. We have a LOT of questions this time, so buckle up. Stay Strange.
05.01.2024
S4 E85: Chapter 7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab (Part 2)
Amanda and Marina move through part 2 of MAHL. We talk about inconsistencies in the Upside Down, Marina's fanfic-writing past comes back to haunt us all, and Amanda's audio is back to normal! Stay Strange.
04.24.2024
S4 E84: Chapter 7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab (Part 1)
Marina and Amanda start on our first three-parter of the podcast! We discuss rabies, Ted Wheeler, and of course, Vecna. Stay Strange. Editor's Note: This episode's audio may sound a little funky! Something was going on with Amanda's mic that...
04.17.2024
S4 E83: Just the Facts: The Cold War
Marina takes us on a decade-by-decade journey through the Cold War and we find some more unexpected parallels. Stay strange.
04.10.2024
S4 E82: Curiosity Door: It's a Hive Mind
Amanda takes us on a journey through Hive Minds as we see them in nature and in some unexpected places in Stranger Things. Marina and Amanda also experience an EARTHQUAKE live! Good thing we stayed calm! Stay Normal this time,...
04.03.2024
S4 E81: Chapter 6: The Dive (Part 2)
Marina and Amanda are diving right back in to The Dive! The ladies get more raunchy than usual in this one, but hey, this chapter is canonically h*rny. Many more deep dives to come. Stay Strange.
04.01.2024
S4 E80.1: April Fools Bonus! Hellfire Club: Could Vecna Be the Big Bad After All?
Amanda and Marina discuss the hotly debated Big Bad in our second-ever Hellfire episode. Stay Strange and Happy April Fool’s Day!
03.27.2024
S4 E80: Chapter 6: The Dive (Part 1)
Marina and Amanda "dive" right in this week with another chapter. Amanda accidentally does a weird amount of deep dives and Marina discusses a debated Reddit theory! Stay Strange.
03.06.2024
S4 E79: Behind the Scenes & Favorite Clips
To finish up the first half of season 4, Amanda and Marina are bringing you a behind-the-scenes look into our podcasting process. We also share some of our favorite clips, some never-before-heard! Stay Strange.
02.28.2024
S4 E78: Stranger Siblings (Part 2)
Amanda and Marina explore our second set of Stranger Siblings: Lucas/Erica and Billy/Max. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions and descriptions of abuse and violence.
02.21.2024
S4 E77: Stranger Siblings (Part 1)
Amanda and Marina take an up-close look at the relationship dynamics between our first sets of Stranger Siblings: Jonathan/Will and Mike/Nancy. Stay Strange. Books Referenced: Running on Empty: Overcome your Childhood Emotional Neglect by Dr. Jonice Webb, PhD A Mother's Reckoning: Living in...
02.14.2024
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.
02.07.2024
S4 E75: Chapter 5: The Nina Project (Part 1)
Marina does the impossible and begins to change Amanda's opinion of The Nina Project! Well...the chapter, at least. Stay Strange.
01.31.2024
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...
01.24.2024
S4 E73: Just the Facts: The Shadowy History of Cannabis Legalization
Amanda takes us on a curiosity journey through the timeline of cannabis legalization in the United States. Stay Strange.
01.17.2024
S4 E72: Chapter 4: Dear Billy (Part 2)
Marina and Amanda finish up the iconic Dear Billy. Stay Strange.
01.10.2024
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!
01.03.2024
S4 E70: "That's Presumptuous of You.": All About Lumax
Happy New Year! Marina takes us on a bittersweet journey through the relationship of one of our most beloved couples, Lucas and Max. <3
12.13.2023
S4 E69: Chapter 3: The Monster and the Superhero (Part 2)
Marina and Amanda finish up their discussion of Chapter 3, but with a twist: no cursing in this episode 69! 0:-) Stay Strange.
12.06.2023
S4 E68: Chapter 3: The Monster and the Superhero (Part 1)
Amanda and Marina discuss part 1 of Chapter 3, The Monster and the Superhero. We share the incredible moment in Marina's life in which she learns how corn works. Stay strange.
11.29.2023
S4 E67: Nancy & Robin Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
In this season's edition of MBTI, we tackle Nancy and Robin, who might be more similar than we thought! Stay strange!
11.22.2023
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.
11.15.2023
S4 E65: Chapter 2: Vecna's Curse (Part 2)
Marina and Amanda close out their discussion on Chapter 2, Vecna's Curse. Stay Strange.
11.08.2023
S4 E64: Chapter 2: Vecna's Curse (Part 1)
Amanda and Marina discuss the first part of Chapter 2, Vecna's Curse. Stay Strange!
11.01.2023
S4 E63: Just the Facts: The (Real) Hellfire Club(s)
It's time for some (just the) facts! Marina teaches us all about some real Hellfire Clubs throughout history. Stay Strange.
10.25.2023
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.
10.18.2023
S4 E61: Chapter 1: The Hellfire Club (Part 1)
The Devil Has Come...to This Podcast. Amanda and Marina dive right in to THC... The Hellfire Club. >:) Stay Strange. Part 1/2
10.11.2023
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!
09.20.2023
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.
09.13.2023
S3 E58.2: Chapter 8: The Battle of Starcourt (Part 2)
Marina and Amanda finish up The Battle of Starcourt. We talk MF vs. Vecna, make lots of what-if's, and hurt our own feelings. Stay Strange.
09.06.2023
S3 E58.1: Chapter 8: The Battle Of Starcourt (Part 1)
Marina and Amanda take on our first two-part chapter: The Battle of Starcourt. We make some revelations about the Toddfather and admire this MF in all his glory. Stay Strange.
08.30.2023
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
08.23.2023
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...
08.16.2023
S3 E55: Chapter 7: The Bite
Marina and Amanda discuss Chapter 7: The Bite. Stay Strange.
08.09.2023
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...
08.02.2023
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.
07.26.2023
S3 E52: The Monster(s) and the Superhero(es)
Marina takes us on a journey through the parallels to Stranger Things we find in mythology, fiction, and comics. Stay Strange!
07.19.2023
S3 E51: The Seven Deadly Sins & Stranger Things
Marina and Amanda delve into the concept of the Seven Deadly Sins and the ways they manifest in our Stranger Things characters. Stay Strange.
07.12.2023
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.
07.05.2023
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
06.28.2023
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!
06.21.2023
S3 E47: The Death of Small Town America
Marina takes us on a deep dive into what could have been the Hawkins Post's best article: The Death of Small Town America. Marina takes us through the conception of malls, the downfall of the small town downtown, and the...
06.14.2023
S3 E46: Chapter 3: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard
Amanda and Marina get to the bottom of the Case of the Missing Lifeguard today on SSH. Marina takes us on a journey through horror tropes and other cool easter eggs, and Amanda makes her true feelings about the Hawkins...
06.07.2023
S3 E45: Max & Eleven MBTI!
We're back with this season's MBTI: Max & El! Amanda and Marina discuss their personalities, strengths, weaknesses, how they work together as besties, and then we bring it all back to our favorite show. Amanda's cat also gives his input...
05.31.2023
S3 E44: Just the Facts: D&D, A History
Greetings, listeners! Gather round as Amanda tells a brief history of Dungeons and Dragons. This episode is dedicated to William the Wise, who just wants to play D&D. We got you, Will. Stay Strange!
05.24.2023
S3 E43: Chapter 2: The Mall Rats
Amanda and Marina dive in and discuss Chapter 2: The Mall Rats...amongst a lot of other things. We talk a lot about things we thought would be a bigger deal as children, throwing things at ex-boyfriends, and warning: Amanda tries...
05.17.2023
S2 E42: "Blank" Makes You Crazy: All About Mileven
Marina takes us on a journey through our series' sweetest star-crossed lovers: Mike & Eleven! We follow their trajectory through the series and give our take on their future. Stay Strange.
05.10.2023
S3 E41: Chapter 1: Suzie, Do You Copy?
Amanda and Marina are back at it with our first chapter of Season 3: Suzie, Do You Copy? We have all your favorite stuff plus a few new things for you, so make sure you're not Suzie, and please copy....
05.03.2023
S3 E40: Stranger Things 3 Overview
Welcome back, nerds! We're kicking off summer with an overview of Stranger Things 3. We hope you enjoy! Stay Strange. Follow Us on Instagram

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Starcourt Study Hall: A Stranger Things Podcast episodes:

S4 E87: The VFX of Season 4

S4 E86: Chapter 7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab (Part 3)

S4 E85: Chapter 7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab (Part 2)

S4 E84: Chapter 7: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab (Part 1)

S4 E83: Just the Facts: The Cold War

S4 E82: Curiosity Door: It's a Hive Mind

S4 E81: Chapter 6: The Dive (Part 2)

S4 E80.1: April Fools Bonus! Hellfire Club: Could Vecna Be the Big Bad After All?

S4 E80: Chapter 6: The Dive (Part 1)

S4 E79: Behind the Scenes & Favorite Clips

S4 E78: Stranger Siblings (Part 2)

S4 E77: Stranger Siblings (Part 1)

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

S4 E75: Chapter 5: The Nina Project (Part 1)

S4 E74: Just the Facts: The REAL Pennhurst

S4 E73: Just the Facts: The Shadowy History of Cannabis Legalization

S4 E72: Chapter 4: Dear Billy (Part 2)

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

S4 E70: "That's Presumptuous of You.": All About Lumax

S4 E69: Chapter 3: The Monster and the Superhero (Part 2)

S4 E68: Chapter 3: The Monster and the Superhero (Part 1)

S4 E67: Nancy & Robin Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

S4 E66: Just the Facts: Satanic Panic

S4 E65: Chapter 2: Vecna's Curse (Part 2)

S4 E64: Chapter 2: Vecna's Curse (Part 1)

S4 E63: Just the Facts: The (Real) Hellfire Club(s)

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

S4 E61: Chapter 1: The Hellfire Club (Part 1)

S4 E60: Season 4 Overview

S3 E59: Season 3 Wrap-Up

S3 E58.2: Chapter 8: The Battle of Starcourt (Part 2)

S3 E58.1: Chapter 8: The Battle Of Starcourt (Part 1)

S3 E57: Season 3 VFX Breakdown

S3 E56: Curiosity Door: Planck's Constant

S3 E55: Chapter 7: The Bite

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

S3 E53: Chapter 6: E Pluribus Unum

S3 E52: The Monster(s) and the Superhero(es)

S3 E51: The Seven Deadly Sins & Stranger Things

S3 E50: Chapter 5: The Flayed

S3 E49: Just the Facts: Women in the Workplace

S3 E48: Chapter 4: The Sauna Test

S3 E47: The Death of Small Town America

S3 E46: Chapter 3: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard

S3 E45: Max & Eleven MBTI!

S3 E44: Just the Facts: D&D, A History

S3 E43: Chapter 2: The Mall Rats

S2 E42: "Blank" Makes You Crazy: All About Mileven

S3 E41: Chapter 1: Suzie, Do You Copy?

S3 E40: Stranger Things 3 Overview