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In this episode of Gen X Stories, Eve and Courtney go full Stranger Things, unpacking the 80s DNA, the Stephen King–meets–E.T. references, and why this show hit Gen X right in the childhood. From killer needle drops to character arcs that grew up with us, they explore how the Duffer Brothers built a cross-generational phenomenon. BUT major spoilers ahead, so consider yourself warned.

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'Stranger Things' holds a mirror to the '80s – and today
Decoding Stranger Things 5’s Most Notable Pop-Culture Nods
“Stranger Things” and the frustrations of Gen X’s ’80s nostalgia habit
A Review of Stranger Things from a Genuine Gen X Kid
Stranger Things 5: Let’s Unravel the Secrets of the Upside Down
Stranger Things Finally Explained How The Upside Down Works, And The Duffers Told Us How They Decided Who Would Figure It Out
‘Stranger Things 5’ Finally Reveals the Truth About the Upside Down
NPR: Meet the musical mind behind the nostalgically '80s sound of 'Stranger Things'
Running Up That Hill: an ‘80s hit makes millions in royalties thanks to Stranger Things
8 best musicl moments on ‘Stranger Things’
Every Song in Every Season of Stranger Things
Journey’s “Separate Ways” remix featured on ‘Stranger Things” season 4
How Steve Perry Surprised ‘Stranger Things’ Remix Artists
Spotify Official Playlist
How ‘Stranger Things’ Scored Two Prince Songs for Season Finale

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