Starcourt Study Hall

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”.

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S3 E47: The Death of Small Town America 21.06.2023 40:01

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 historical factors that contributed to what we see in Hawkins this season. Stay Strange.

S3 E46: Chapter 3: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard 14.06.2023 1:23:08

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 Post staff known. Stay Strange.

S3 E45: Max & Eleven MBTI! 07.06.2023 1:09:27

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 on the situation in this one. Stay Strange. Take the MBTI Assessment Here!

S3 E44: Just the Facts: D&D, A History 31.05.2023 40:41

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!

S3 E43: Chapter 2: The Mall Rats 24.05.2023 1:44:29

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 multiple accents in this episode. Sorry. Stay Strange.

S2 E42: "Blank" Makes You Crazy: All About Mileven 17.05.2023 1:29:38

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.

S3 E41: Chapter 1: Suzie, Do You Copy? 10.05.2023 1:30:24

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. Stay Strange!

S3 E40: Stranger Things 3 Overview 03.05.2023 56:56

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

S2 E39: Season 2 Wrap-Up, Themes, & S3 Theories! 12.04.2023 1:12:49

Amanda and Marina put Season 2 to bed and talk about themes (new and old), round up our characters, and discuss some post-Season 2 predictions...the good, the bad, and the very weird. Stay Strange. Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E38: Chapter 9: The Gate 05.04.2023 1:35:33

Amanda and Marina break down the last episode of Season 2, The Gate. We talk a weird amount about our exes, Marina apologizes for breathing, and we say "hole" a bunch of times again. This is a fun one. Stay Strange. Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E37: Stranger Things D&D Alignment 29.03.2023 1:23:28

Marina and Amanda have a long awaited discussion on our main characters' Dungeons and Dragons alignment. We agree, disagree, and as always, have way deeper discussions than we ever thought possible. *Content Warning: This episode contains general discussion of suicide.* Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E36: Chapter 8: The Mind Flayer 22.03.2023 1:33:22

Marina and Amanda have a very giggly discussion about this MF...the Mind Flayer. And pay tribute to our favorite fallen hero. <3 Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E35: Steve & Dustin MBTI! 15.03.2023 1:15:35

Amanda and Marina delve into another Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test - this time for everyone's favorite unlikely animal friends, Dustin & Steve (Stustin). Stay Strange. Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E34: Chapter 7: The Lost Sister 08.03.2023 1:12:06

And they said it couldn't be done. Prepare for redemption, folks. Marina and Amanda get down to business to discuss a highly controversial Chapter, The Lost Sister. Skeptics, beware. Your mind just might change too. Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E33.5 The First Shadow 05.03.2023 36:45

This week, Netflix & Stranger Things announced an upcoming stage show called The First Shadow . Marina and Amanda share their first impressions, thoughts, and speculations about what we know so far. Stay Strange!  Follow Us on Instagram

S2 E33: Conspiracy Theories of the 80's! 01.03.2023 49:51

Get your tinfoil hats out, everyone - it's conspiracy time. In honor of our favorite private investigator, Murray Bauman, Amanda teaches Marina about some of the 80's most interesting conspiracies. Today we talk soda, giant crabs, and yes, Elvis.  Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E32: Chapter 6: "The Spy" 21.02.2023 1:33:19

Amanda and Marina discuss Chapter 6, The Spy. We point out some interesting themes and talk about merch! Stay Strange. Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E31: The First Lie: All About Jancy 15.02.2023 1:29:45

Marina and Amanda dive into Season 2's most long-awaited relationship: Nancy and Jonathan! We talk love languages, trajectory, and speculate on the future of Jancy. Stay Strange.  Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E30: Chapter 5: Dig Dug 08.02.2023 1:17:03

In honor of this episode's theme of digging, Amanda and Marina say the word "hole" a shocking number of times. Let us know how many you count!  Also, we discuss Chapter 5, Dig Dug! We speculate about Aunt Becky's motives, talk about how great Bob is, and accidentally become middle-school children unable to say the word "hole" without giggling. Enjoy and stay strange. Follow Us on Instagram Se...

S2 E29: Demogorgon Life Cycle 01.02.2023 53:50

Amanda and Marina speculate wildly and put on their ecology hats for an episode all about the life stages of the Demogorgon species. Stay Strange.  Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E28: Chapter 4: Will the Wise 25.01.2023 1:27:57

Marina and Amanda talk all things William the Wise and mercury thermometers. Also if we had a dime every time Eminem came up, we would have two dimes. Which isn't a lot of dimes, but kinda weird that it happened twice. Strange. Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E27: Curiosity Door: Phineas Gage and Lobotomies 18.01.2023 51:02

*Content Warning* This episode contains graphic descriptions of injuries, abuse, and medical procedures. In this Curiosity Door episode, Amanda teaches  Marina all about the curious case of Phineas Gage and a brief history of the lobotomy in the United States. And of course, it always connects back to Stranger Things. Stay Strange.  Host Note: Howard Dully, one of the youngest recipients...

S2 E26: Chapter 3: The Pollywog 11.01.2023 1:10:42

Amanda and Marina discuss Chapter 3 of Season 2, The Pollywog. We talk Stancy's final moments (</3), our thoughts on Hopper's parenting, and Gremlins. It's always Gremlins.  Stay Strange! Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E25: 80's Tropes & Stranger Things Influences 04.01.2023 55:36

Marina teaches Amanda all about 80's movie tropes and their influences on Stranger Things! Major Spoiler Alert for some 40+ year-old movies. Stay Strange! Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources

S2 E24: Just the Facts: A History of Arcades 28.12.2022 31:59

In our second Just the Facts episode, Amanda teaches Marina all about the history of Arcades in the United States! We learn all about the drama of pinball, mouse casinos, and some pretty important games along the way! It's even Stranger than you think.   Follow Us on Instagram Season 2 Cited Sources