Stagione 5
convention conversation
physical media
heartbreak and whimsy (thoughts on the crux deluxe by djo)
yum
lover’s lake deep dive - season 5 episode 1
chills
stranger things irl
five faves
comfort watch
hot movie takes with hotel mira
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Stacy and Meghan are joined by Brandi this week to talk all about conventions, which happen to be the place where we all first met in person back in 2023. We share experiences and favorite moments we’ve spent at cons together (RIP Epic Cons) and over the years, including lots of crazy and entertaining stories and anecdotes. We talk about the best (and some of the worst) celebrity encounters we’ve had at cons, and who we would still love to meet. Brandi and Stacy have been attending conventions for a long time, and share how much has changed over the years, and their thoughts about what could make cons better. Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support our show and access bonus content including new taste tests and ad-free versions of all new episodes.
If you are a regular listener of the podcast, you have definitely heard Stacy mention Shane, her friend and tattoo artist, once or twice. This week, Meghan and Stacy talk to Shane about his passion for horror, collectibles, and the importance of physical media. We dive into the childhood nostalgia of collecting movies on VHS, favorite cover artwork, and box sets including the upcoming release of Stranger Things from Arrow Video. Finally, we take some time to chat about tattoos, including some of the many tattoos Shane has done for Stacy, and advice for getting a tattoo for the first time. You can find Shane on Instagram at @smurphytattoo and @theaterofcreeps, and be sure to check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support our show and access bonus content and ad-free versions of all new episodes.
Thought that title sounded better than sad and weird… Meghan and Stacy are finally diving into The Crux Deluxe by Djo, the expanded follow-up to The Crux that dropped unexpectedly last fall. We describe our experience and reactions to the initial release of the album, and how our thoughts about the album have evolved over the past few months. We rave about the album cover, discuss the influences we noticed in the music, and go deep with our interpretations. We talk about our favorite songs and unpack the dense (and sad and weird) lyrics. Finally, we discuss the experience of seeing the closing track, Awake, performed live and speculate on whether more of this album will be played at the summer shows. Come hang out with us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support our show and access bonus content and ad-free versions of all new episodes.
Disclaimer: don’t listen to this episode hungry. In this week’s episode, Meghan and Stacy take a yummy trip down memory lane recounting all of our favorite Stranger Things-themed food. From the obvious Scoops Ahoy ice cream and Surfer Boy pizza, to more niche food items in various collaborations, we rank our favorites and least favorites from over the years. Meghan also started watching Twin Peaks, to Stacy’s delight, so expect updates about that journey to be woven into upcoming episodes as well. Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support our show and access bonus content and ad-free versions of all new episodes and a video version of this episode, coming soon!
An in-depth discussion of Chapter One: The Crawl. We are finally diving into, or more accurately, climbing the tower that is season 5 of Stranger Things! Join Meghan and Stacy as we start off strong with what will probably be one of our favorite episodes of this season, exploring key plot points, character developments, and behind-the-scenes insights. This first episode brings us back (finally) to Hawkins with all of our favorite characters, and we learn what happened during the 18-month time jump. Maybe surprisingly, we really enjoyed discussing this action-backed episode, including the callbacks to past seasons, the meta moments, and the 80s music on the soundtrack. Even if you have mixed feelings about the final season, we’ve all been missing our favorite show, and we hope these deep dives are as therapeutic for everyone as they definitely will be for us. Come hang out with us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support our show and access bonus content and ad-free versions of all new episodes.
We are reminiscing this week about the Stranger Things moments that were so good they gave us goosebumps. Every season is included (even five)! And if that’s not enough, enjoy Meghan and Stacy catching up about movies, Maya Hawke, and more. Meghan shares her shiny new Letterboxd top 4, and at some point we go on a fun tangent about millennial game shows and Dunkin. This is a fun one, folks. Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support our show and access bonus content including new taste tests and ad-free versions of all new episodes.
This week, Meghan and Stacy are reminiscing about all the immersive events and experiences that have been used to promote the show and allow fans to experience Stranger Things in real life. From Universal's Halloween Horror Nights beginning in 2018 to the brand new Netflix Houses opening last year, we are exploring some of the highlights. Meghan also got to visit the Netflix House in Philadelphia to see the first two episodes of Tales from ‘85 and is sharing her experience and initial thoughts on the new animated series. Please join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support the show and access bonus content, including ad-free versions of all new episodes.
On this week's episode, join Stacy and Meghan as we recount the highlights and our favorite moments from Season 5 of Stranger Things, including music, costumes, and characters. It’s quite a bit shorter than our ‘five fixes’ episode, but it got us excited to finally dive into season 5 episode by episode (coming very soon)! Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support our show and access bonus content including ad-free versions of all new episodes.
In this heartfelt episode, Meghan and Stacy discuss the power of entertainment in bringing much-needed comfort to our lives. We share the television shows, movies, and music that serve as emotional anchors during tough times, including Stranger Things of course. We also chat about what we are currently watching, including our thoughts and predictions about the last two episodes of The Pitt, the show we are currently obsessing over (that just happens to be the opposite of a comfort watch). Please check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support our show, and access bonus content, including giveaways and ad-free versions of all new episodes.
In this week’s episode, Meghan and Stacy are joined by Mike and Charlie from Hotel Mira (who regular listeners have definitely heard mentioned once or twice…) to talk movies. We asked the guys about their favorite movies, filmmakers, actors, and what they watch on the road. You’ll either be in heaven like Stacy with the countless movie references or finish the episode like Meghan with tons of new movie recommendations. Don’t worry, we chat about Stranger Things in the beginning of the episode, as well as Twin Peaks, Heated Rivalry, and some other television shows, too. Fans of the band will get some fun behind the scenes anecdotes about recent tours. Join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast to support our podcast and access bonus content, including giveaways, ad-free versions of all new episodes, and deleted clips from this episode (yes, it was even longer). And make sure to stream Hotel Mira and sign up for their mailing list to hear about new music and upcoming shows at https://onpitch.io/hotelmira