Meghan (@steddiestories) and Stacy (@staystillreviews) sit down weekly to nerd out about their favorite show, Stranger Things. Keeping you company as we wait for the fifth and final season, we chat all about the show and the pop culture surrounding it. Come join the party!
An in-depth discussion of Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard.In this episode of Skull Rock Broadcast, hosts Meghan and Stacy brave the storm and channel their inner Nancy Drew to investigate 'The Case of the Missing Lifeguard.' The episode is rich with symbolism, particularly the stormy weather reflecting the brewing tensions in Hawkins. We start out at the ultimate 80s sleepover with Max and Eleven, with a supernatural spin, but they see something unsettling happening with Billy. For the rest of the episode, they follow the clues to figure out what is going on with him. Mike and Lucas are too busy worrying about their (ex-)girlfriends to get into Will’s D&D campaign, which leads to an emotional moment between Will and Mike and Will violently mourning the loss of his childhood by destroying Castle Byers. Hopper isn’t happy with Joyce after she stood him up at Enzo’s to spend time with Scott Clarke, but he humors her and takes her to explore the lab, where they find more than what they bargained for. Our own Nancy is also putting together clues about what is happening with the rats and the missing fertilizer, but when the rest of the Hawkins Post staff shoots her down, she decides she needs more proof. Over at Starcourt, Dustin and Steve are the worst spies ever and Robin cracks the code, in one of the most entertaining Scoops Troop storylines. The episode concludes with a creepy dinner scene with Heather's family and a shocking ending set to 'American Pie.’ In the episode we also discuss various other topics like childhood memories related to lightning safety, the impressive transitions from scene to scene, and cinematic references to horror films. In our merch segment, Stacy unboxes a mystery box filled with some great Stranger Things goodies. Support our show and access bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast
An in-depth discussion of Chapter Two: The Mall Rats. "We in it” and we’re back with another Season 3 episode! One of our absolute favorite episodes of all time, this episode includes Max showing Eleven that there is “more to life than stupid boys” while they go shopping together at Starcourt Mall. Dustin and Steve are reunited with the most epic secret handshake that demonstrates the unlikely friendship that has developed between them since bonding over buckets of beef last season. When Steve tries to help with a translation, it turns out his new co-worker Robin might be the better person for the job. We also chat about Nancy and Jonathan investigating the literal rats and Joyce taking a little field trip to learn more about magnets (and standing Jim up for their date at Enzo’s). Cue Madonna and get ready for the fun and chaos of this conversation. Support our show and access bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast
An in-depth discussion of Chapter One: Suzie, Do You Copy? In this episode of Skull Rock Broadcast, hosts Stacy and Meghan finally dive into Season 3 of Stranger Things, exploring the vibrant summer of 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana. We discuss the exciting new locations, character dynamics, and the nostalgic elements that make this season stand out. From the opening scene in a Russian lab to the introduction of the Starcourt Mall and Hawkins Community Pool, we touch on the cultural references and the significance of the 80s setting. We follow the new adventures of our favorite characters, including Dustin Henderson returning from summer camp with some exciting news, Steve Harrington slinging ice cream and striking out with girls at Scoops Ahoy, Mike Wheeler and Eleven exploring their budding romance, much to Hopper’s chagrin, and Nancy (Drew) Wheeler’s misadventures at her summer internship. Billy Hargrove is “basically the male Phoebe Cates” working as a lifeguard, but runs into a bit of trouble at the end of the episode. We are so excited to revisit this season together! Don’t forget that you can support our show and access bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast
"Be still your heart…" In this episode, Stacy and Meghan celebrate Valentine's Day by discussing the moments from Stranger Things that have stolen our hearts. From the romantic love between Joyce and Hopper, to the friendships between the kids, we get into the moments that give us all the warm, fuzzy feelings. The conversation is filled with nostalgia, humor, and heartfelt moments that will make everyone want to celebrate love. Red sparkles & conversation hearts all around! Support the show and access bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast
In this episode, Meghan and Stacy welcome back Cinco from Cinco Things, a fellow Stranger Things creator and collector who we met in person this past October, We knew we needed Cinco back on our show to dive into all things Stranger Things brand collaborations and promotional items. We explore the evolution of promotional merchandise from the show's first season to the latest. From LEGO, early Target collaborations, and physical media, to the explosion of merch during season three including multiple restaurant, toy, and clothing collaborations, we share what we remember and our favorite unique items that came out of these partnerships. We get into vinyl records of the soundtracks, Kyle Lambert and his art, and the more recent collaborations with Walmart, PetSmart, and Bath & Body Works. Finally, we bond over being judged by store employees and make predictions for new merch for the upcoming fifth and final season of Stranger Things, Cinco sticks around to talk about the new season 5 production updates that dropped this past week, including Eleven's missing poster. Don't forget you can support the show and access bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast