Season 4 of Stranger Things isn’t just the darkest chapter of the series — it’s the most honest. In this episode of The Daily Morningcast, Alex Hill explores how Vecna represents the trauma, regret, and unspoken memories we carry inside. Through Max’s story and the iconic “Running Up That Hill” moment, we uncover the deeper philosophy woven into the show: your inner monster is strongest in silence… and weakest when shared.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by something you don’t talk about, this episode offers clarity, connection, and a reminder that facing what’s inside you is the first step toward healing.

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles might look like a chaotic holiday comedy, but beneath the laughs is one of the most powerful Thanksgiving lessons in modern film. In this episode, Alex Hill breaks down how Neal and Del’s disastrous journey home reveals a deeper truth: the people who frustrate us most are often the ones carrying the heaviest stories.

From Del’s iconic “I like me” moment to the emotional reveal that reframes the entire movie, this episode explores compassion, patience, and the unseen weight people bring to our tables—especially during the holidays. If you want to enter Thanksgiving with more grace, presence, and understanding, this conversation is the perfect reset.

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Billy Joel’s “Vienna” is suddenly everywhere again — from TikTok edits to Instagram reels — and there’s a reason it resonates so deeply with anyone who feels like they’re running out of time. In this episode, we explore the philosophy inside this 1977 classic: the tension between ambition and patience, the pressure to “figure it all out” in your twenties, and why “Vienna waits for you” is more than a lyric — it’s a worldview.

We unpack Billy Joel’s inspiration, the Stoic undertones, the modern anxiety of comparison, and why this song remains a timeless reminder to slow down, breathe, and grow at your own pace.

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