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Pet Names and Euphemistic Idioms
Thirty Pop - November 03, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke looks Vanilla Ice's mainstream crossover success with "Ice, Ice Baby," and is joined by his older brother Josh for a chat about Candyman's massive debut single "Knockin' Boots." Candyman - "Knockin' Boots" Reba McEntire - "You Lie" Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Pla...
Big Rats, Black Cats, and Untimely Death
Thirty Pop - October 27, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke looks back at Stephen King's "Graveyard Shift," Carl Reiner's "Sibling Rivalry," Janet Jackson's "Black Cat," and the premiere of the great Saturday morning sports show there ever was. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out ou...
White-Washed Rap and Colorful Zombies
Thirty Pop - October 20, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke begins recapping Vanilla Ice's meteoric rise to fame, and looks back at George Romero's mediocre remake of his 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead. The (Mostly) True Story of Vanilla Ice, Hip-Hop, and the American Dream Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Ap...
[Answering Machine] Josh Learns & Derek Teaches
Thirty Pop - October 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsLuke receives a couple new messages on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine from regular Thirty Pop guests, in review of the last couple episodes. 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! ...
Fake Sequels and a Magical Mid-Life Crisis
Thirty Pop - October 13, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke hops on a call with his lifelong friend, cousin-in-law, and regular Thirty Pop guest Caleb Sanderson, to review the horror cult classic Troll 2 in another new installment of Truly Horrible Things. "Praying for Time," by George Michael Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape ...
[Answering Machine] Brandon Gently Voices His Frustration
Thirty Pop - October 13, 2020 03:41 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsLuke receives an angry message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine from past guest Brandon Green, upset over the amount of coverage some of his favorite characters received on a recent(-ish) episode. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our stor...
Teenage Drama and a Black Belt in Macho Arts
Thirty Pop - October 06, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke chats with Latifah Alattas about the series premiere of Beverly Hills 90210, and with Aaron Hale to talk about the horrendous music video for LL Cool J's "The Boomin' System," in a brand new installment of Truly Horrible Things. "The Boomin' System," by LL Cool J "Giving Yo...
Violent Moms, Creepy Twins, and Evil Heroes
Thirty Pop - September 29, 2020 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke looks back on the birth of a legendary R&B group, the eventual mogul that developed them, rap beef, corny pop-rock, and lost thrillers. "Crazy" by The Boys "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" by Nelson "Thieves in the Temple" by Prince Stream this week's Thirty ...
Potters’ Wheels, Peep Holes, and Jewelry Boxes
Thirty Pop - September 22, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this brief bonus episode of Thirty Pop, Luke is joined by his Fun Parts co-hosts, Becky, Latifah, Ashley, and Steve for one more quick look back at Ghost, and other retro love scenes! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePubl...
Butlers, Banks, and Prime Time Royalty [ft. Daphne Maxwell Reid & Joseph Marcell]
Thirty Pop - September 15, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke is joined by actors Daphne Maxwell Reid and Joseph Marcell to look back on their time as cast members of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which debuted on September 10th, 1990! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on T...
Butlers, Banks, and Prime Time Royalty [ ft. Daphne Maxwell Reid & Joseph Marcell]
Thirty Pop - September 15, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke is joined by actors Daphne Maxwell Reid and Joseph Marcell to look back on their time as cast members of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which debuted on September 10th, 1990! If you're interested in more information about sponsoring Thirty Pop, click here to email Luke Brawne...
The Icy Cold Winds of Change
Thirty Pop - September 08, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke is joined by faithful friend of the show, Vanee, to FINALLY look back on the Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg classic, Ghost. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop ...
Heinous Tunes and Most Righteous Reviews
Thirty Pop - September 01, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke is joined once again by the one and only (Dr.) Amy Stoch, famous in part for her role as Missy (I mean Mom) in the Bill and Ted trilogy. She shares her experience on the set of the newly released Bill and Ted Face the Music! Sweet Sensation - If Wishes Came True Stream thi...
Digging Through The Trash
Thirty Pop - August 25, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke is joined by regular Thirty Pop guest, Aaron Hale, to revisit the Charlie Sheen / Emilio Estevez comedy Men At Work. He also looks back at an otherwise particularly cringeworthy week in pop culture history. "Jerk Out" by The Time "Banned In The USA" by 2 Live Crew Ferris B...
Weird Sequels and a War of Words
Thirty Pop - August 18, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke looks revisits one of the first great rap feuds, and an oddly timed, toned, and casted mobster sequel of sorts. 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 CR...
Happy Trailers To You
Thirty Pop - August 11, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke looks back on a somewhat boring week in 1990 pop culture, the films that released, the wars that brewing, and the stagnancy of the Billboard charts. But he has fun doing it! "We're All In The Same Gang" by The West Coast Rap All-Stars "Vision of Love" by Mariah Carey Air A...
Wanted Men and Fairytale Beginnings
Thirty Pop - August 04, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke shares the origin story of an artist who's become a pop icon over the course of the last three decades, and explores a couple fantastic films that released this week in 1990. "We're All In The Same Gang" by The West Coast Rap All-Stars "Can't Stop" by After 7 "Vision of Lo...
Hip Hop History and Parenting Problems
Thirty Pop - July 28, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke explores the historical impact of hip hop legends Boogie Down Productions, and looks back at two of the top three box office earners from this week in 1990. "Call Me D-Nice," by D-Nice "Make You Sweat," by Keith Sweat Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple M...
8 Legs, 2 Fangs, and an Attitude
Thirty Pop - July 21, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke looks back at all the various chart toppers on the Billboard charts, but especially the top song on the Hot Rap chart from this week in 1990, and breaks down the box office returns for Ghost, Navy SEALs, The Freshman, and the very first film from Hollywood Pictures, Arachnop...
[Answering Machine] A Backhanded Compliment and a Love Song
Thirty Pop - July 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsLuke receives a couple messages on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine, one in response to the ongoing Decisions, Decisions Die Hard 2 Christmas debate, the other...decidedly not. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for ...
Deny Hard 2: Deny Harder
Thirty Pop - July 14, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke is joined by Thirty Pop regular Hailie Durrett for a little debate about the Christmas merits of Die Hard 2: Die Harder. Click here to help decide if Die Hard 2 is a Christmas movie, in this week's DECISIONS, DECISIONS Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple ...
Yippee Ki Yay, Merry Christmas?
Thirty Pop - July 07, 2020 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke looks back at all the pop culture goodness from this week in 1990, including the box office premieres of Jetsons: The Movie and Die Hard 2: Die Harder. He also reveals the results of last week's inaugural installment of Decisions, Decisions, and introducing the second editio...
[Answering Machine] Derek Confirms Our Suspicions
Thirty Pop - July 02, 2020 16:38 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsLuke receives a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine from recent guest Derek Lord in response to the latest episode. 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 CREDITS: Pr...
Fast Cars, and 5 Easy Steps
Thirty Pop - June 30, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke is joined for the first time ever by BOTH Aaron Hale and Latifah Alattas together, to examine the lyrical content of New Kids On The Block's chart-topping single, Step By Step, in a brand new installment of our segment, Bad Words. EPISODE LINKS Read the IMDB User Reviews f...
Time Travel Trivia and Top Ten Singles
Thirty Pop - June 23, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke takes a quick pre-Trivia Night relaunch look at all the chart topping music and movies from this week in 1990. 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 CRE...
Big, Bold Colors and an All-Star Cast
Thirty Pop - June 16, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke is joined by long-time Thirty Pop listener, Derek Lord, to take a look back 30 years at the release of the Warren Beatty directed and starred in Dick Tracy. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for...
Eddie Murphy, Ice Cube, and an Untouchable Album
Thirty Pop - June 09, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode Luke recounts all the new number ones in pop culture this week in 1990, from the top movie at the box office, to all the various top Billboard singles and albums. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com fo...
Madonna, Schwarzenegger, and a Special Announcement
Thirty Pop - June 02, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode, singer/songwriter, musician, and record producer Latifah Alattas is back with Luke to discuss more of Madonna's greatness. Luke also looks back at a major blockbuster for Arnold Schwarzenegger, reminisces on the talented young Mariah Carey, and makes a special announcement about...
Grief, Laughter, and Everything in Between [ft. Alan Zweibel]
Thirty Pop - May 26, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode, Luke and regular guest Aaron Hale hop on a call with legendary comedy writer Alan Zweibel to discuss the series finale of It's Garry Shandling's Show, which he co-created, and his career as one of the original writers for Saturday Night Live, his friendship with Gilda Radner, an...
Probation Violations, Progress, and Passing Icons
Thirty Pop - May 19, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsIn this episode, Luke looks back on the headlines from this week in 1990 in a brand new segment called Good News/Bad News, and then reminisces with Aaron Hale on the life and legacy of master puppeteer Jim Henson. Clint Black - Walkin' Away Kid N Play - Funhouse Madonna - Vogue Johnny Gill - Ru...
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