Perfect Stranger Things - Chapter Eight
Steve and Anthony cover the season one finale with discussions of mix tapes, Star Wars, and Alien. Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com
Perfect Stranger Things - Chapter Seven
Steve and Anthony talk about one of the funniest episodes of the first season. They also discuss Eleven’s Matrix-style self-projection and Hopper’s action-hero career. Join the discussion: book@baldmove.com | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Instagram | LeDonneBooks.com
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Sansa IV
Medievalist Danielle Alesi talks about Sansa’s budding political ambition. Steve talks about the resurrection of Jon Snow. Then Anthony reveals a bit of House of the Dragon gossip (no spoilers).
Perfect Stranger Things - Chapter Six
Steve and Anthony delve deeply into an amazing showcase for Dustin and Lucas. They talk about Steve Harrington’s heel turn and the temptations attached to Eggo waffles. Then they discuss the backdrop of John Hughes and Sixteen Candles.
HOTD: A House of the Dragon Podcast - Electric Bookaloo: Arya IV
Medievalist Mikayla Hunter covers Arya’s farewell to Syrio Forel and discusses her relationship to sight and disguise. Steve talks about Melisandre’s disguise. Professor Brian Pavlac explains 400 years of witch hunts.
Perfect Stranger Things - Chapter Five
In addition to discussing the nexus of plots that is Chapter Five, Steve and Anthony talk about homages of Breakfast Club, Evil Dead, LOTR, and E.T.
Perfect Stranger Things - Chapter Four
Steve and Anthony cover “The Body” and puzzle over the Hawkins Labs “Build-a-Will” department. Then they revisit an old Stephen King favorite: Stand By Me (1986)
Perfect Stranger Things - Chapter Three
Steve and Anthony talk about a major hinge in Nancy’s character development and talk about the impact of Peter Gabriel’s voice. Then they dive deep into Pet Sematary.
Perfect Stranger Things - Chapter Two
Anthony and Steve cover The Weirdo on Maple Street. We talk about 1980’s police work and how Poltergeist influenced the Duffer Brothers.
Perfect Stranger Things - Chapter One
Steve Ausburne (stand-up comic) and Anthony Le Donne (academic) rewatch the perfect pilot episode. We discuss Hopper’s homage to Chief Brody in Jaws, if Steve Harrington is a bad fit for Nancy, and how Eleven discovers a better way to eat french fries.