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The episode discusses the impact of 'Reality Bites' on Gen-X and its relevance to Millennials in 2026.

"How can we repair all the damage we inherited?" Reality Bites defined the coming-of-age experience for Gen-X post-grads in the 1990s and remains a beloved, seminal classic to this day. So, how does it hold up for Millennials in 2026? The Wives Colangelo are bursting with fruit flavor, dissecting hopes, dreams, Gen X cynicism, and the struggle to find personal meaning amid societal expectations. -------- Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom -------- Article Referenced 'Reality Bites' 30 years later: https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/04/23/30-years-later-reality-bites-coolidge-corner-theatre -------- MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT Athlete Ally: https://www.athleteally.org -------- Social Media Plugs @ThisEndsAtProm @BJColangelo @HarmonyColangelo ---------- Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDo Theme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

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