Stranger Things w/ Drea Mayer - Escape into Period Pieces...

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Return to the upside down in today's episode as Stephanie and returning guest Drea Mayer break down everything Stranger Things from their overall love of the show to the various plot holes of season 5 and their thoughts on the series finale. Is this show a "period piece?" You will just have to tune in to find out. Also in this episode, a PSA to go to your local movie theater and Stephanie finds it a safe place to share one of her nightmares.Thank you to everyone who submitted their thoughts on the show as you might get a shout out in today's episode! Buckle up for the longest episode of season 3 so far, but bound to be a lot of fun nerding out as usual! References: Stranger Things (Netflix) Call the MidwifeDownton AbbeyStranger Things documentary (Netflix)Back to the FutureThe Way Home (Netflix/Hallmark)John HughesInside Out 2Stranger Things: Rebel Robin (book)Black WidowThe First Shadow (The Stranger Things Play)GrantchesterBridgerton (new season Jan 29th)The BuccanneersThe Gilded Age (HBO)Game of ThronesThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Hunger Games)Miracle (2004)Netflix's Wayward The PittANOTHER REC: "Dark" on Netflix (German speaking) This is the one Stephanie was trying to reference.Behind Your Touch K-Drama (Netflix)The Artful Dodger (new season Feb 10th)Agatha Christie's The Seven Dials (Netflix)Queen CharlotteThe Count of Monte Cristo (PBS Passport March 1st)The Forsytes Next time: That Thing You Do! (1996)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and please consider subscribing! Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] (2 places!):Search: Escape into Period Pieces on Spreadshirt.comSpreadshop: https://escape-into-period-pieces.myspreadshop.com/Support your local library and PBS station! Stay safe and warm!

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