WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the Netflix series "Stranger Things" or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Stranger Things debuted on Netflix on July 15, 2016. 10 years later, it aired the season five finale on December 31, 2025. Set in the 1980s, Stranger Things focuses on the town of Hawkins, Indiana. They meet Eleven, a young girl with special abilities. They inadvertently create an alternate reality called the Upside Down. It was created by the Duffer Brothers and combined 80s icons like Winona Ryder with young stars Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, and many more.

Lee Elias rejoins the show to review the series, paying particular attention to the fifth season. They discuss all the ongoing storylines and pop culture references. They also analyze the cultural phenomenon that this series became and the expectations for the finale.

They also discuss the use of Prince songs in the season five finale.

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Former DC/Marvel Comics exec Jason Liebig is well known from his appearances on various History Channel shows as an insider on brands. Jason Liebig is known for his deep knowledge of consumer brands and behavior. Before becoming the “Indiana Jones of Brands,” he worked for both DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

In this episode, Jason explains how his career began and evolved into what it is today. He offers insights into the making of History Channel shows and tells great stories from his days at both Marvel and DC.

For more information on Jason, visit http://jasonliebig.com/.

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WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the Star Wars series "Visions" or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Star Wars: Visions is an anime anthology series that airs on Disney+. Volume one was released in September 2021—volume two in May 2023. Volume three was released in October 2025. Each episode is an independent story, although three episodes of volume three are sequels to previous episodes. The creators at each studio are given free rein to re-envision Star Wars ideas as they see fit, with guidance from Lucasfilm.

Star Wars Insider J.C. Reifenberg returns to the show to review Star Wars: Visions. They discuss how each story can fit into the vast timeline of Star Wars. They also talk about the anime influence and gorgeous animation from different creators.

J.C. is also the owner of the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood, California. The Cantina is evolving into the Scum and Villainy Cantina Rendezvous. Details are at the beginning of this podcast.

For more information on Rendezvous: https://bit.ly/496aS9e

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