Coffee & Contemplation (Robin C. Farrell)
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| 30 Jun 2023 | S4 | 5 | The Nina Project | 01:12:00 | |
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 @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 04 Dec 2020 | 3 | Holly, Jolly | 00:54:24 | |
We delve into El stepping into her power, the depth of impact from violations of privacy and trust, and draw some unexpected parallels to the ordeal that has been 2020. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 24 Jul 2023 | S4 | 8 | Papa | 01:16:15 | |
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 coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and until next time, over and out! | |||
| 15 Jul 2022 | Volume 2 Reactions: Robin & Jenna | 01:01:35 | |
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 @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. Over and out! | |||
| 09 Sep 2023 | Our "Stranger Things" D&D Parties | 00:17:53 | |
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 Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com.
Until next time, over and out!
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| 29 Oct 2021 | S2 | 2 | Trick or Treat, Freak | 00:41:49 | |
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 coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | S4 | 9 | The Piggyback (Part 1) | 01:13:57 | |
"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.
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| 06 May 2022 | S3 | 6 | E Pluribus Unum | 01:03:37 | |
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 @coffeeandcontemplationpod, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 01 Apr 2022 | S3 | 1 | Suzie, Do You Copy? | 01:02:57 | |
"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 what falls in-between? • 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.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine — International Medical Corps: https://tinyurl.com/2p8j7t9n — International Rescue Committee: https://tinyurl.com/2p8rda2n — The UN Refugee Agency: https://tinyurl.com/zns9ne5n — CARE: https://tinyurl.com/yc56c2fe. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | 7 | The Bathtub | 00:55:44 | |
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 & 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. Over and out! | |||
| 29 May 2023 | S4 | 1 | The Hellfire Club (Part 1) | 00:59:07 | |
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.
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| 20 Nov 2020 | 2 | The Weirdo on Maple Street | 00:56:54 | |
In episode two, we discuss the strength of the kids' acting and friendship, the value of empathy, high school politics, gender roles and subversion (good and bad), and the ridiculousness of some certain late-night photography. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 29 Apr 2022 | S3 | 5 | The Flayed | 01:04:21 | |
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: https://tinyurl.com/2p8akf6f — Army SOS: https://armysos.com.ua/en/help-the-army — International Committee of the Red Cross: https://www.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine — International Medical Corps: https://tinyurl.com/2p8j7t9n — International Rescue Committee: https://tinyurl.com/2p8rda2n — The UN Refugee Agency: https://tinyurl.com/zns9ne5n — CARE: https://tinyurl.com/yc56c2fe. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 11 Dec 2021 | S2 | 8 | The Mind Flayer | 00:54:29 | |
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 coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 01 Feb 2024 | A Message From Robin & Heidi | 00:10:51 | |
Robin and Heidi share their views on current world events.
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| 15 Apr 2022 | S3 | 3 | The Case of the Missing Lifeguard | 01:09:22 | |
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.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine — International Medical Corps: https://tinyurl.com/2p8j7t9n — International Rescue Committee: https://tinyurl.com/2p8rda2n — The UN Refugee Agency: https://tinyurl.com/zns9ne5n — CARE: https://tinyurl.com/yc56c2fe. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 13 Nov 2020 | 1 | The Vanishing of Will Byers | 01:03:31 | |
The episode that started it all. We begin with production shoutouts, initial impressions, and proceed to explore how strong and effective this episode was. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 10 Feb 2021 | 6 | The Monster | 00:57:53 | |
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 email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | S4 | 3 | The Monster and the Superhero | 01:12:25 | |
Robin is joined by Ashley and Jasmin from the HAM Radio podcast to review Chapter 3: The Monster and the Superhero!
Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins and Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 08 Apr 2022 | S3 | 2 | The Mall Rats | 00:53:32 | |
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 Committee of the Red Cross: https://www.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine — International Medical Corps: https://tinyurl.com/2p8j7t9n — International Rescue Committee: https://tinyurl.com/2p8rda2n — The UN Refugee Agency: https://tinyurl.com/zns9ne5n — CARE: https://tinyurl.com/yc56c2fe. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | ST4 Vol 1 Reactions: Russia, Nina & Comments! | 00:55:34 | |
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, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | S4 | 9 | The Piggyback (Part 2) | 01:05:16 | |
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.
Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins and Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Until next time, over and out! | |||
| 19 Nov 2021 | S2 | 5 | Dig Dug | 00:44:57 | |
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 us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | S4 | 7 | The Massacre at Hawkins Lab | 00:58:22 | |
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 @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and until next time, over and out! | |||
| 05 Jan 2024 | ALIEN | Starcourt Cinema | 00:58:04 | |
"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.com. Until next time, over and out! | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | Trick-or-Treat, Freak! | 00:56:22 | |
Happy Halloween! Robin, Jenna, and HAM Radio host Ashley delve into spooky season, Stranger Things style!
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| 26 Nov 2021 | S2 | 6 | The Spy | 00:46:33 | |
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. Over and out! | |||
| 22 Oct 2021 | Stranger Things 2 Preview | 00:29:08 | |
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 consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 03 Dec 2021 | S2 | 7 | The Lost Sister | 00:52:03 | |
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, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 11 Dec 2020 | 4 | The Body | 00:54:49 | |
We switch to chronological breakdown! We explore the ramifications of Will Byers' "death," how so many characters exhibit a pursuit of truth, despite the bleak circumstances. In this episode, recorded in August of 2020, we also acknowledge the passing of Chadwick Boseman (11/29/76 – 8/28/20). • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 22 Oct 2021 | S2 | 1 | Madmax | 01:03:05 | |
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. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 01 Sep 2023 | Season 5 • Hopes, Fears, Expectations | 00:44:17 | |
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 next time, over and out! | |||
| 06 Nov 2021 | Stranger Things Day 2021: Welcome to CA! | 00:10:09 | |
It's November 6th and we've got a new trailer! Robin reacts and digs into hopes/fears/expectations for the season to come.
— 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 consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | S3 | 4 | The Sauna Test | 01:08:51 | |
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 Instagram as @TheLaughingRaptor • 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.icrc.org/en/donate/ukraine — International Medical Corps: https://tinyurl.com/2p8j7t9n — International Rescue Committee: https://tinyurl.com/2p8rda2n — The UN Refugee Agency: https://tinyurl.com/zns9ne5n — CARE: https://tinyurl.com/yc56c2fe. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 24 Jun 2023 | S4 | 4 | Dear Billy | 01:29:14 | |
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!
Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins and Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 25 Aug 2023 | Season 4 Roundtable Wrap Up! | 00:58:58 | |
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 @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Until next time, over and out! | |||
| 07 Jul 2023 | S4 | 6 | The Dive | 01:18:23 | |
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.
Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins and Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 28 Oct 2023 | The Faculty | Starcourt Cinema | 01:07:10 | |
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? Let us know!
Coffee & Contemplation is on TikTok as @coffeeinhawkins and Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com.
Until next time, over and out!
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| 13 May 2022 | S3 | 7 | The Bite | 01:06:52 | |
• 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 as @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 07 Nov 2020 | Trailer: Coffee & Contemplation | 00:00:37 | |
A teaser for the podcast to come! Join Robin and Heidi for this spoiler-filled traipse back through Stranger Things from a post-season three perspective with story and character discussion, feminist perspective, personal anecdotes, and genre exploration. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 18 Jun 2022 | ST4 Vol 1 Reactions: Hawkins & California | 00:58:07 | |
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@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | S4 | 2 | Vecna's Curse | 01:19:03 | |
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, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out!
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| 02 Sep 2022 | Chapter 4: Dear Billy on HAM Radio! | 00:18:17 | |
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 @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. Over and out! | |||
| 29 Oct 2021 | Special Announcement & Gag Reel! | 00:09:18 | |
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 consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | 8 | The Upside Down | 01:11:42 | |
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. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 05 Nov 2021 | S2 | 3 | The Pollywog | 00:42:54 | |
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 email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 20 May 2022 | S3 | 8 | The Battle of Starcourt | 01:16:10 | |
• 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 coming fourth 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. Over and out! | |||
| 21 May 2022 | Season 4 • Hopes, Fears, Expectations | 00:47:23 | |
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. Over and out! | |||
| 18 Dec 2020 | 5 | The Flea and the Acrobat | 00:59:17 | |
Answers at last! This episode unveils exposition in its usual compelling fashion, while we question the sentience of the Upside Down, parental roles all across the show, and Robin speculates on a parallel between two unlikely characters. • 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. Over and out! | |||
| 29 May 2023 | S4 | 1 | The Hellfire Club (Part 2) | 01:14:59 | |
It's all about Hawkins in our conclusion to Season 4's premiere episode!
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| 24 Feb 2023 | E.T. | Starcourt Cinema | 00:57:42 | |
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 @coffeeinhawkins, Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod, and you can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 07 Jan 2022 | S2 | 9 | The Gate | 01:20:19 | |
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 us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 29 Jul 2022 | Volume 2 Reactions: Robin & Heidi | 00:49:21 | |
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, 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. Over and out! | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | State of the Pod | Fall 2023 | 00:03:10 | |
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 Instagram as @coffeeandcontemplationpod. You can email us at coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Until next time, over and out! | |||
| 12 Nov 2021 | S2 | 4 | Will The Wise | 00:43:23 | |
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 coffeecontemplationpod@gmail.com. Like, share, subscribe, and consider leaving us a short review. Over and out! | |||
| 06 Nov 2022 | Our Favorite Scenes | 00:34:22 | |
In honor of Stranger Things Day 2022, Robin and Jenna share their favorite scenes from across the series (plus some fun honorable mentions)!
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