EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 37 MIN
Episode 87: Let’s Chat About Off Campus: Cute People, Great Music, So Much Trauma
from The Juniper and Elle Show · host Juniper and Elle
This week, we step away from Asian dramas altogether to tackle Amazon's popular young adult drama “Off Campus”, the hockey romance adaptation based on the bestselling books.We discuss Garrett and Hannah's romance, why the show feels surprisingly high-school despite its college setting, the unexpected amount of trauma packed into nearly every character, and why Dean and Allie won our hearts! We also dive into the nostalgic soundtrack, questions about the show's target audience, and finish with a round of Date, Marry, Kill.(00:32) Introduction & First Impressions(04:00) Romance, Tropes & Why It Felt Younger Than College(13:50) The Trauma Question(19:18) What Worked: Soundtrack Nostalgia(22:03) Date, Marry, Kill & Favorite Scene(33:34) Ratings & Random Wrap Up Thoughts Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!You can catch us on the below platforms:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElleSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com#juniperandelle #TVAndFilmPodcast #DramaReview #TVReview #RomCom #BookAdaptation #HockeyRomance #YoungAdultRomance #DeanAndAllie #GarrettAndHannah
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This week, we step away from Asian dramas altogether to tackle Amazon's popular young adult drama “Off Campus”, the hockey romance adaptation based on the bestselling books.We discuss Garrett and Hannah's romance, why the show feels surprisingly high-school despite its college setting, the unexpected amount of trauma packed into nearly every character, and why Dean and Allie won our hearts! We also dive into the nostalgic soundtrack, questions about the show's target audience, and finish with a round of Date, Marry, Kill.(00:32) Introduction & First Impressions(04:00) Romance, Tropes & Why It Felt Younger Than College(13:50) The Trauma Question(19:18) What Worked: Soundtrack Nostalgia(22:03) Date, Marry, Kill & Favorite Scene(33:34) Ratings & Random Wrap Up Thoughts Disclaimer: Our podcast chats are intended to be casual banter in the name of good fun. There may be jokey remarks and tangents. Don’t take anything said too seriously, and no offense is ever intended!You can catch us on the below platforms:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JuniperandElleSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2AduAS26DSekKPO0zA7TwL?si=5e2615385c294083Music by Foximusic - “Not This Time” from www.foximusic.com#juniperandelle #TVAndFilmPodcast #DramaReview #TVReview #RomCom #BookAdaptation #HockeyRomance #YoungAdultRomance #DeanAndAllie #GarrettAndHannah
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Episode 87: Let’s Chat About Off Campus: Cute People, Great Music, So Much Trauma
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