# CLARYfication 02.21.26 - The Story Behind the Show "Stranger Things"

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Podcast: [CLARYfication](https://stenobird.com/podcast/claryfication-7039606)
Published: 2026-02-21T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Gooood Saturday morning! Here's what James Clary covers today: Is Stranger Things really just a catchy TV show? In this episode of CLARYfication, we pull back the curtain between Hollywood storytelling and real-world mystery, connecting the show’s eerie themes to the infamous Montauk Monster and the "Montauk Project." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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