Send a FanMail to the GenX Stories gang via text message!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.Episode links'Stranger Things' holds a mirror to the '80s – and todayDecoding 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 KidStranger Things 5: Let’s Unravel the Secrets of the Upside DownStranger 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 DownNPR: 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 Things8 best musicl moments on ‘Stranger Things’Every Song in Every Season of Stranger ThingsJourney’s “Separate Ways” remix featured on ‘Stranger Things” season 4How Steve Perry Surprised ‘Stranger Things’ Remix ArtistsSpotify Official PlaylistHow ‘Stranger Things’ Scored Two Prince Songs for Season FinaleConnect with usSubscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite podcast appBuy some kickass merchWrite us a reviewVisit our site