In this episode of Trailer Talk & Tea, Sarah reunites with Francesca Reale (lifeguard Heather Holloway from Stranger Things S3) to relive the summer season that gave baby-bang regrets, thunder-storm delays, and more mosquito bites than anyone deserves.

Grab a mug and settle in as they chat about:

- Hair-Trailer Confessions – why the make-up chair became their unofficial therapy booth

- The Red Swimsuit Saga – high-cut panic, razor-burn fixes, and the self-conscoius effect it had on acting

- Pool-Day Chaos – thunderstorms, extras on standby, and secret body-makeup hacks

- Bangs Gone Wrong – the four-piece bang that only behaved on camera. Poor Francesca!

- Mosquito Nightmare – welts, ankle attacks, and how post-production hid all the bumps

- Life after Hawkins, laser-hair-removal revelations, and why Paddington 2 is now required viewing

It’s candid, honest, and full of the behind-the-scenes moments that make Stranger Things lore so much fun.

In this warm and funny episode of Trailer Talk & Tea, Alec Utgoff reflects on his time as Dr. Alexei — the Slurpee-loving scientist who stole hearts in Stranger Things Season 3.

Alec opens up about joining the show mid-phenomenon, how the cast and crew welcomed him in, and the surprising way his mother inspired Alexei’s most iconic moment. He also shares what it was like to learn about his character’s fate, how he navigates intimidation on big sets, and why he believes acting is all about connection, honesty, and a little chaos.

Plus: what role would Alec play if he weren’t Alexei? And why does he think Stranger Things desperately needed a Karate Kid?