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Arson, the Oscars, and a Resurrection Opera

Thirty Pop - March 30, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke covers the 63rd Annual Academy Awards, the arrest of a New Kid on the Block, and the return of a supposedly dead soap opera doctor! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retr...

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Sad News and the Secret of the Ooze

Thirty Pop - March 23, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke looks back at one of the most controversial boxing matches, one of the biggest record deals, one of the most tragic losses, and one of the most ridiculous sequels in pop culture history. Main Source - "Looking at the Front Door" Stream this week's Thirty Pop...

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Very Big Deals and Very Long Messages

Thirty Pop - March 16, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke looks back at the weeks ending March 9th and 16th, 1991! Record setting record deals, movies galore hitting theaters, social unrest, tragedies, and plenty more add to the thirty year old drama from these two weeks in history. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mix...

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Redheads, Rock Legends, and Gender Stereotypes

Thirty Pop - March 02, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke takes a solo stroll down memory lane to look back at TWO weeks worth of 1991 pop culture headlines. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE...

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[Answering Machine] Rudiger Ruins P.E.

Thirty Pop - February 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
"Rudiger Lewis" leaves a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine about the time he ruined P.E. for his entire fourth grade class in 1991. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! E...

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Hannibal, Clarice, and a Career-Killing Comedy [ft. Charles Coats]

Thirty Pop - February 16, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke reminisces with his friend Charles "The Voice" Coats on one of the greatest thriller films of all time, The Silence of the Lambs, and looks back at the other new releases that it overshadowed completely. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple M...

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Hannibal, Clarice, and a Career-Killing Comedy

Thirty Pop - February 16, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke reminisces with his friend Charles "The Voice" Coats on one of the greatest thriller films of all time, The Silence of the Lambs, and looks back at the other new releases that it overshadowed completely. *Stream this week's Thirty Pop 1991 Mixtape Playlist: *...

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[Answering Machine] Derek Gets Fancy

Thirty Pop - February 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Luke's friend Derek leaves a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine sharing his connection with Reba McEntire's now 30 year old career-defining single, Fancy. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro po...

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Bastian, Sandler, Roberts, and Kevorkian [ft. Nate Williams]

Thirty Pop - February 09, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke recaps all the changes to the Billboard charts as well as the bad sequels and other movies that released in theaters, then hops on a call with Thirty Pop regular, Nate Williams, to review some of the other headlines from this week in 1991.  Stream this week's...

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Bastian, Sandler, Roberts, and Kevorkian

Thirty Pop - February 09, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke recaps all the changes to the Billboard charts as well as the bad sequels and other movies that released in theaters, then hops on a call with Thirty Pop regular, Nate Williams, to review some of the other headlines from this week in 1991.  *Stream this week'...

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[Answering Machine] Charles Makes a Deal

Thirty Pop - February 05, 2021 19:42 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Luke's friend Charles leaves a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine reminiscing on a secret deal he made on the elementary school playground at recess. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop cul...

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Fellow Fans and Lip Syncing Legends [ft. Andrew Killion and Caleb and Kyna Sanderson]

Thirty Pop - February 02, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke is joined by fellow Home Alone superfans Caleb and Kyna Sanderson and Andrew Killion for one final look back (for now) at that amazing movie. He also recaps the 1991 American Music Awards, and musical performances from Super Bowl XXV. Stream this week's Thirt...

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Fellow Fans and Lip Syncing Legends

Thirty Pop - February 02, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke is joined by fellow Home Alone superfans Caleb and Kyna Sanderson and Andrew Killion for one final look back (for now) at that amazing movie. He also recaps the 1991 American Music Awards, and musical performances from Super Bowl XXV. *Stream this week's Thir...

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Crossover Cameo and Sitcom Second Chances

Thirty Pop - January 26, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this very short episode of Thirty Pop, Luke looks back at some sports highlight, television moments and chart topping music from this week in 1991! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goo...

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The Beatles of Comedy, Part 2 [ft. David Ossman and Phil Proctor]

Thirty Pop - January 23, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this bonus episode of Thirty Pop, Luke continues his conversation with surrealist comedy legends David Ossman and Phil Proctor, founding members of famed stage and radio troupe Firesign Theatre, ahead of their first album release in 25 years: Dope Humor of the Seventies. Stream this week's T...

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A War and an Awards Show

Thirty Pop - January 19, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke offers up a brief review of the top music in the country this week in 1991, the 48th annual Golden Globes, and a very terrible rendition of one of pacifism's greatest hymns. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check ou...

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The Beatles of Comedy, Part 1 [ft. David Ossman and Phil Proctor]

Thirty Pop - January 16, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this bonus episode of Thirty Pop, Luke turns the clock back a little farther than normal, sitting down with surrealist comedy legends David Ossman and Phil Proctor, founding members of famed stage and radio troupe Firesign Theatre, ahead of their first album release in 25 years: Dope Humor of...

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Plot Points and Party People [ft. Nia Peeples]

Thirty Pop - January 12, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke hops on a call with decades-spanning pop culture icon Nia Peeples to look back at the premiere of The Party Machine with Nia Peeples. They discuss her relationship with Janet Jackson, with celebrity, and ultimately with herself. Stream this week's Thirty Pop ...

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[Answering Machine] Charles's 90210 Connection

Thirty Pop - January 09, 2021 14:48 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Luke's most recent addition to the Thirty Pop rotating cast of co-hosts, Charles Coats, shares a little 90210 memory from his childhood in California. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goo...

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French for 'Incompetent' [ft. Angela Goethals]

Thirty Pop - January 05, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In the first episode of Season 3,  Luke looks back on all the retro goodness from this week in 1991, and sits down with actress Angela Goethals to talk about her experience playing the role of Linnie McCallister in Home Alone! Click here to see all of Wayne Gretsky's amazing career accomplishme...

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1990: Year In Review

Thirty Pop - December 31, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In the final episode of Season 2,  Luke recaps the entire year of pop culture headlines and chart toppers, then is joined by his new friend and neighbor-in-law, voiceover artist Charles "The Voice" Coats, to look back at the best (and worst) movies from 1990! EPISODE LINKS Click here to see th...

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1990: Year In Review [ft. Charles Coats]

Thirty Pop - December 31, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In the final episode of Season 2,  Luke recaps the entire year of pop culture headlines and chart toppers, then is joined by his new friend and neighbor-in-law, voiceover artist Charles "The Voice" Coats, to look back at the best (and worst) movies from 1990! Click here to see the Billboard 199...

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Big Cop, Big Flop, and Another Big Brother [ft. Devin Ratray]

Thirty Pop - December 22, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this very fun episode Luke is joined by actor Devin Ratray, to reminisce on his experience playing Buzz McCallister in Home Alone. Luke also looks back at the theatrical release of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Kindergarten Cop, Robin Williams and Robert De Niro's Awakenings, and Bruce Willis and T...

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Gothic Romance, Toilet Paper and Water [ft. Michael Maronna]

Thirty Pop - December 15, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this pop culture packed episode Luke continues reminiscing on the top film at the box office, Home Alone. This time he's joined by actor Michael Maronna, who played the role of Kevin's older brother Jeff in the film. He also looks back at the series finale of MTV's Remote Control, and other n...

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Ear Worms, Chipmunks, and a Little Jerk [ft. Gerry Bamman]

Thirty Pop - December 08, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode Luke looks back at the finale of Alvin and the Chipmunks, the continued momentum of country star George Strait, and sits down with the one and only Gerry Bamman to talk about his role as Uncle Frank in Home Alone. Stevie B - Because I Love You (The Postman Song) Whitney Houston ...

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A Dirty Bird and a Crossover Queen

Thirty Pop - December 01, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode Luke takes a quick look back at the film adaptation of the Stephen King classic, Misery, and Whitney Houston's 8th consecutive #1 single, "I'm Your Baby Tonight." Whitney Houston - I'm Your Baby Tonight Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERC...

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Improv and the OTHER Chris Columbus [ft. Larry Hankin]

Thirty Pop - November 24, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode Luke shares the second half of his interview with actor Larry Hankin, in which they discuss Larry's experience working with John Hughes, John Candy, and Steve Martin on Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Al B. Sure - Misunderstanding K.T. Oslin - Come Next Monday Stream this week...

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Limo Rides & Famous Donuts [ft. Larry Hankin]

Thirty Pop - November 17, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode Luke sits down with actor Larry Hankin to hear about his experience working with John Hughes on the set of Home Alone, and ALMOST landing one of the lead roles! More from Larry on next week's episode! Holly Dunn - "You Really Had Me Going" Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape ...

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Evil Dolls and a Fond Farewell

Thirty Pop - November 10, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In this episode Luke does the briefest possible recap of the pop culture happenings from this week in 1990, then rushes out the door for vacation. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodnes...

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[Answering Machine] Kristin Sets the Record Straight

Thirty Pop - November 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Luke's sister-in-law leaves a message to clear up exactly how her husband, Luke's brother, Josh has attempted to use the phrase "knockin' boots." Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness...

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