That's Not What A Demogorgon Looks Like (Episode 11) - a podcast by Pam and Riley

from 2016-08-22T14:00

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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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