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"In space, no one can hear you scream." In this installment of Starcourt Cinema, Robin & Steve break down sci-fi/horror classic, ALIEN, one of the more significant influences on Stranger Things. • Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins⁠, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod⁠, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail…

In a special Halloween-themed episode, Robin & Heidi discuss 90s sci-fi horror film, The Faculty. It's not a particular influence on Stranger Things... or is it? We discuss the similarities, differences, and peculiar parallels in this installment of Starcourt Cinema.What films would you like to hear us discuss in future Starcourt Cinema episodes? L…

Podcast update! General state of things, what to expect, and Stranger Things Day 2023 plans! HAM Radio's Livestream event will be on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HAMradio1983. Ham Radio Podcast info: https://linktr.ee/_Ham_Radio Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok as ⁠⁠@coffeeinhawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Who would be in your D&D Party? In the final installment of our roundtable conversation, Robin, Heidi, Jenna, and Steve discuss which Stranger Things characters with whom they would most love to play Dungeons & Dragons. How about you?Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok as ⁠⁠@coffeeinhawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Robin, Heidi, Jenna, and Steve dig into our wishes, hunches, and concerns for the (eventual) fifth and final season... Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok as ⁠@coffeeinhawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as ⁠@coffeeandcontemplationpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Until n…

It's our own quartet! Robin, Heidi, Jenna, and Steve circle up to chat about Season 4 on the whole; our biggest surprises, collective takeaways, and lingering questions, propelling us towards the fifth and final season... Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as @co…

Robin and Heidi are back for the conclusion to the S4 finale! We delve into what hurts the most in the bleak losses, the killer performances, and which aspects leave us craving more in the (eventual) final season to come. ⁠Nerdist Article: This Stranger Things 4 Death Isn't Noble Nor Necessary by Rotem Rusak⁠ | https://tinyurl.com/4rzksnn9 ⁠Shot-By…

"Are you ready for the most metal concert in the history of the world?" In the season 4 finale, Robin and Heidi gush over the action (and some romances), attempt to puzzle out some power differentials, speculate on how things might have gone differently, and set up for our next episode. Joe Keery and Maya Hawke Break Down the Vecna House Fight | ht…

Robin and Jenna reflect on the the re-contextualizing of the first season, more romantic exploration, some all-too-common tropes, and the infectious hype of this episode's ending! Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can email us at coff…

In the would-be “mid-season finale,” Robin and Heidi chat about the kick-ass opening, rave about the Demogorgon fight and the performances across the board, and discuss some not-so-happy reactions to the big reveals in the intense ending. Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as @coffe…

Plans are taking shape in Chapter 6: The Dive; from Jason's town hall speech to the California Crew arriving in Salt Lake City, El piecing painful memories together, Hopper not giving up in Kamchatka, the nerding out at Skull Rock, and following a faulty compass into the depths of Lover's Lake. ⁠⁠⁠Netflix Geeked Week | Steve Harrington Dive: https:…

It's the Scoops Troop! Robin is joined by new co-host Steve to discuss Chapter 5's road trip shenanigans, haunted house vibes and horror film influences, romantic sparks, incredible monologues, surrealism, betrayal, and more. Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationp…

Hailed as one of the best episodes of all of Stranger Things, Robin, Heidi, and Jenna dig into Chapter 4: Dear Billy for a supersized episode to see how they hype holds up! ⁠⁠⁠Behind-the-Scenes of the Episode 4 One-Shot⁠⁠⁠: https://tinyurl.com/usawv7pt ⁠⁠⁠Entertainment Weekly Article⁠⁠⁠: https://tinyurl.com/2p88jp5f Cast Reacts to Mind Lair Scene (…

Robin is joined by Ashley and Jasmin from the HAM Radio podcast to review Chapter 3: The Monster and the Superhero! ⁠⁠HAM Radio on Spotify⁠⁠: https://tinyurl.com/jkvbvhnj ⁠⁠HAM Radio on Twitter⁠⁠: https://twitter.com/HamThrough More on The West Memphis 3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_Three Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok as @…

Robin and Jenna break down Hopper's miraculous survival, Lucas' decision to stay with the team, the "vicious skate attack," the search for Eddie, and more. Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod⁠⁠⁠. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, …

It's all about Hawkins in our conclusion to Season 4's premiere episode! Jill Bearup, Sword Lady and stage fighting enthusiast: https://www.youtube.com/@JillBearup ⁠⁠HAM Radio on Spotify⁠⁠: https://tinyurl.com/jkvbvhnj ⁠⁠HAM Radio on Twitter⁠⁠: https://twitter.com/HamThrough Coffee & Contemplation is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Robin and Heidi commence with Season 4! In our first half of reviewing Chapter 1: The Hellfire Club, we cover that intense cold open and the California Crew. Classified D&D Podcast: https://linktr.ee/classifiedpodcast ⁠HAM Radio on Spotify⁠: https://tinyurl.com/jkvbvhnj ⁠HAM Radio on Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/HamThrough Elephant: https://www.im…

A new side-series, Starcourt Cinema! In the wait for season five, we’re cycling back through the series to explore the properties that inspired Stranger Things in the first place. Starting things off, we’re hopping on some flying bicycles to review E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial ••• Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Twitter as @c…

In honor of Stranger Things Day 2022, Robin and Jenna share their favorite scenes from across the series (plus some fun honorable mentions)! Joe Keery Breaks Down Stranger Things' Biggest Moments | GQ: https://youtu.be/cH6HKIOG3Nc Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Twitter as @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplat…

Happy Halloween! Robin, Jenna, and HAM Radio host Ashley delve into spooky season, Stranger Things style! HAM Radio on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/jkvbvhnj HAM Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamThrough Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Twitter as @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, and you can e…

A sneak peek of Robin's guest appearance on another Stranger Things podcast, HAM Radio, talking about Chapter 4: Dear Billy! • HAM Radio on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/jkvbvhnj • HAM Radio on Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/4ve8x7j8 • HAM Radio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HamThrough • Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkin…

Heidi joins Robin for additional perspective on the whole of Season 4! • Nerdist Article: This Stranger Things Death Isn't Noble Nor Necessary by Rotem Rusak: https://tinyurl.com/59ynm6zj • Shot-By-Shot: Joe Keery and Maya Hawke Break Down the Vecna House Fight: https://youtu.be/-4Z99M_NL4g • Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins,…

Robin and Jenna dig into the good and the bad of Season 4's epic conclusion! • Nerdist Article: This Stranger Things Death Isn't Noble Nor Necessary by Rotem Rusak: https://tinyurl.com/59ynm6zj • Shot-By-Shot: Joe Keery and Maya Hawke Break Down the Vecna House Fight: https://youtu.be/-4Z99M_NL4g • Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinha…

Robin, Jenna, and Heidi conclude their reactions to Part 1 of season 4, covering the Russian Rescue Team, digging into that INTENSE ending, and hopes for Part 2 and season 5. Robin also responds to some listener feedback! • Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Twitter as @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod,…

Robin, Jenna, and Heidi share some of their reactions of the first seven episodes of season 4, covering initial takeaways, the Party in Hawkins, and the California crew. • Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Twitter as @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmai…

Some of the season three co-hosts discuss our perspectives and approaches to the forthcoming season! • Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Twitter as @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review…

• In the S3 finale, Robin and Heidi cover the beats of the episode itself – reunions, deaths, monster stats, tearful farewells – plus the overall season arcs, themes, and missed opportunities (for the series at large, too!) We marvel over how much time has passed since we started the podcast and dabble into our hopes/fears/expectations for the comi…

• Heidi returns for the penultimate episode of season three; we delve into that killer opening fight sequence, our wishes and alternative ideas for Alexei, and, of course, Robin and Steve's heart to heart (one of the most significant and personal scenes for us in the entire series). • Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Twitter…

In this episode, Sarah hops on the pod to help Robin tackle the murky aspects of Billy's backstory, Dustin possibly killing someone, the Mind Flayer's goals, while also gushing over friendship growth and Erica turning out to be a nerd. • Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, Twitter as @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcon…

Jenna rejoins Robin for Chapter 5, in which we explore the teams coming together, stakes being raised, and the unfortunate occasions where Chapter Four's progress gets undone. • "Shot by Shot" | Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery & Maya Hawke Break Down a Scene - https://youtu.be/iLvwuRGzJIA • Resources for Donations/Helping Ukraine: — People In Need: http…

For arguably the best episode of season three (in our estimation, anyway), Robin is joined by not one but TWO co-hosts! Justin and Heather hop on the pod to discuss the incredible writing and the theme of balance in The Sauna Test. // You can find Heather on TikTok, Instagram, Patreon, and Twitch as @keylimepixie_ and Justin on YouTube, TikTok, and…

Both Jenna and Robin are back for Chapter Three, in which lines are crossed, codes are cracked, and more than friendships take significant bruising. • Resources for Donations/Helping Ukraine: — People In Need: https://tinyurl.com/2p8akf6f — Army SOS: https://armysos.com.ua/en/help-the-army — International Committee of the Red Cross: https://www.icr…

In this episode, Jenna joins Robin this episode to discuss Dustin and Steve's reunion, Max and El's new friendship, the news-worthiness of rabid rats, and, of course, more teen angst. • Resources for Donations/Helping Ukraine: — People In Need: https://tinyurl.com/2p8akf6f — Army SOS: https://armysos.com.ua/en/help-the-army — International Committe…

"If season two was about the desire for normalcy...season three is about change." Shawn Levy's words from the "Worlds Turned Upside Down" book frame our discussion of the third season's first episode and the ones to follow. From radically different visual styles, character deviations, and escalations in relationships, what works, what doesn't, and …

Heidi returns for the season two finale! Together again, we cover the quiet brilliance of the emotional arcs, structure (as always), character growth, the messy but conclusive ending, and look back over the second season as a whole. • Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email…

Back to Hawkins for the brutal attack on Hawkins Lab. Here, there be more discussion of genre conventions, including not just horror and fantasy, but also film noir. And we're one step closer to the finale! • Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email us at coffeecontemplation…

One of the most controversial episodes of the series! And we're here to defend it. Buckle up, this one is full of unpopular opinions and favorable perspective on "The Lost Sister." • Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share…

Things ramps up! Possession takes hold, romance builds, and we get our second proper action sequence since the season intro! • Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Ove…

In this episode, Robin feels sympathy for Dart, roles swap, questions abound, Nancy and Jonathan share a hotel room, and El finds out exactly what happened to her mother. Plus Dustin and Steve finally team up! — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email…

In Chapter 4, Nancy and Jonathan take action against the Lab, Eleven and Hopper have their big fight, Billy brings real-world scares, and more, all exploring the theme of "perspective." — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email us at coffeecontemplati…

It's November 6th and we've got a new trailer! Robin reacts and digs into hopes/fears/expectations for the season to come. ScreenRant article: Stranger Things Season 4 Will Not Be the Show’s Final Season — https://bit.ly/3GU5jed Robin's Blog Post *about* the ScreenRant article — https://tinyurl.com/3udvuans — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contemp…

So, what's the deal with Dart, anyway? In this episode, El ventures out on her own, relationships disintegrate and flourish, grief manifests in strange ways, and there's a bizarre comparison to Old Yeller (1957). — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can em…

Halloween in Hawkins, 1984. In this episode, Robin ponders the use of El's flashbacks, the dubious events at the Halloween party, and throws some love to those fantastic Ghostbusters costumes. — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email us at coffeecont…

Heidi and Robin hop onto this short episode to announce some changes to the podcast format and what to expect this season. Also, a gag reel! — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and …

Season 2 starts with a bang: from the brilliant opening sequence and new characters to Steve's college essay and the right and wrongs of Dr. Owens' advice on Will's PTSD. — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com…

We prepare to continue our spoiler-filled rewatch of Stranger Things with an overview of what to expect from our breakdown of Season 2! — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consi…

We delve into the jam-packed season finale, reflect on the first season as a whole, and debate whether the series should have been better off, had it concluded here. — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Lik…

This might be our favorite episode of season one. The van flip, earned resolution across multiple groups, the whole team finally comes together, characters becoming more true to themselves, puppy-love progression of Mileven, Dustin’s hilarious phone call, and a tremendous build towards the finale to come. — Join the conversation: Coffee & Contempla…

In this episode, relationships thrive and shatter, conflict grows stronger, we question whether favoring a fictional character reflects one’s personal beliefs, and, of course, much discussion over one of the series’ most iconic moments. • Coffee & Contemplation is on Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins, and you can e…