In this conversation, Meghan and Stacy are joined by our friend and Elm Street-enthusiast Brandi to explore the connections between the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and Stranger Things. We delve into character parallels, themes of trauma and mental health, and the evolution of Freddy Krueger as a cultural icon. The discussion also highlights the significance of visual effects in horror and the impact of horror on pop culture. We share lots of humorous moments from Meghan’s experience watching the first three films for the first time with Stacy, and speculate on future plot developments in season 5 of Stranger Things based on connections the Duffer Brothers may continue to make to these movies. We also get into the recent explosion of new Stranger Things merch as we quickly approach the final season. Access bonus content and support our show at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast

An in-depth discussion of Chapter One: The Hellfire Club. In this episode of Skull Rock Broadcast, Meghan and Stacy finally dive into season 4 of Stranger Things. This iconic episode of the show is one of our all-time favorites, as it introduces the world to Eddie Munson. It also reintroduces all of the characters we’ve come to love both in Hawkins, Indiana and all the way out in California. We analyze the parallel experiences of Max and El navigating the struggles of high school after so much trauma, laugh as Dustin and Mike scramble to find a substitute for Lucas at their D&D campaign, and cheer for the Sinclair siblings as they lead their teams to victory. Throughout the episode, we note how it is difficult to watch the struggles of characters with their mental health and the new challenges in their relationships with each other, and the dark themes intensify with the horrifying conclusion to the episode. Don't forget you can access bonus content and support the show at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast

Welcome to season 4 of Skull Rock Broadcast! To kick off the new season, Stacy and Meghan are joined by Rachel to talk about the epic summer of 2022, which we have officially named the summer of Munson. Starting from the first moments of Joseph Quinn showing up on our screens as the iconic Eddie Munson, we break down the timeline of his rise in popularity and the emotional impact of Eddie's character in season 4 of Stranger Things. We share memorable moments from the promotional tour in Brazil, his first convention appearances, meeting Metallica at Lollapalooza, and more. We discuss our personal experiences at conventions, the role of social media and TikTok in shaping fandom, as well as fan theories about Eddie's potential return. This is a fun trip down fangirl memory lane and the perfect way to begin to revisit this epic season of our favorite show. Support our show and access exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/skullrockbroadcast