That's Not What A Demogorgon Looks Like (Episode 11)

Media Mavens

Today we're talking about the hottest new show of the summer - Stranger Things. We spoil lots.

Guest Intro 00:01:00

We start with a quick introduction to our guest, Sara. You can find her on Twitter @SerrinneWoW !

What we've been up to (00:01:57)

Sara

• New Diablo 3 season
• League of Legends
• Pokemon GO
• Zodiac
• Honeymoon
• The Big Short
• Deliver Us From Evil
• Tragically Hip concert

Riley (@Kaleri_)

• No Man's Sky
• Hearthstone - Karazhan expansion
• Tragically Hip concert

Pam (@Jasyla_)

• No Man's Sky
• Shovel Knight
• This War of Mine
• The Expanse
• Console Wars

Stranger Things and listener questions (00:29:30)

• 80s nostalgia and throwbacks to old movies
• Was the time setting of the 80s a gimmick to draw audience or a necessary ingredient to the story? @STCPod
• Rewarding viewers for knowing things - the value of information
• Eleven
• Who wins in a duel between Eleven and Rey (The Force Awakens)? @alatinolawyer
• Winona Ryder makes a comeback and other casting choices
• The D&D connection
• The Upsidedown
• Are the adults in Stranger Things too quick to accept the supernatural they encounter? @alatinolawyer
• Some outlets have been criticizing the portrayal of the female characters - is this warranted?
• Did Barb deserve better? (spoiler: yes) @The_Dec_Webb
• What did you think of Nancy staying with Steve at the end? @Matteo138
• Why was this show such a hit?
• Was it a mistake to show the monster?
• I’d like to hear your thoughts on practical vs digital creature effects. Did it work here? What would you change? @mustyhobbit
• Do you want a second season where the kids are grown up and awkward? A completely different season 2? Or no new season? @xhugglesx
• What theories do you have for season 2? @VintageVGGeek

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Music: Vivacity by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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