Luke 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 store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to ...
Oct 13, 2020•1 min
In 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 You The Benefit," by Pebbles "Close To You," by Maxi Priest 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...
Oct 06, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In 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 Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed b...
Sep 29, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In 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 TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow and...
Sep 22, 2020•8 min
In 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 TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow...
Sep 15, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In 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 culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow and tag Thirty Pop on Instagram...
Sep 08, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In 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 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: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwor...
Sep 01, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 35
In 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 Bueller the Series Pump Up The Volume trailer 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...
Aug 25, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In 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 CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow and tag Thirty Pop on Instagram ! And hear more Odd Parliame...
Aug 18, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In 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 America trailer Flatliners trailer The Two Jakes trailer 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! ...
Aug 11, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In 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 Love" by Mariah Carey Ducktales: Treasure of the Lost Lamp trailer Young Guns II trailer Mo' Better Blues trailer Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our stor...
Aug 04, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In 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 Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed thr...
Jul 28, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In 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, Arachnophobia. "We're All In The Same Gang," by the West Coast Rap All-Stars Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop cul...
Jul 21, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Luke 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 more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow and tag Thirty P...
Jul 17, 2020•1 min
In 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 Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed th...
Jul 14, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In 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 edition of the segment! 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 Music | Spotify MERCH Check out ou...
Jul 07, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Luke 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: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow and tag Thirty Pop on Instagram ! And hear more Odd Parliament podcas...
Jul 02, 2020•1 min
In 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 for Ghost Dad Then click here to vote for your favorite in DECISIONS, DECISIONS Troop - "All I Do Is Think Of You" Snap! - "The Power" New Kids On The Block - "Step By Step" Subscribe to Fun Parts! Stream th...
Jun 30, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In 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 CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow and tag Thirty Pop on Instagram ! And hear more Odd Parliamen...
Jun 23, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In 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 more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow and tag Thirty ...
Jun 16, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In 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 for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE CREDITS: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow and tag Thirty...
Jun 09, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In 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 Thirty Pop Trivia Night! Check out Mariah Carey's live TV debut performance here! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more...
Jun 02, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In 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, and more. Hear (and watch) the full episode on Patreon! 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! ...
May 26, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In 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 - Rub You The Right Way 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: Produced, edited a...
May 19, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 20
In this episode, Luke chats with his adorably country and endearingly conservative mom, Becky Brawner, about one of her all time favorite movies, Julia Roberts and Richard Gere's Pretty Woman, on this, the 30th anniversary of its final week at the top of the box office. Click here to watch Travis Tritt's chart-topping single "Help Me Hold On" 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! EPISO...
May 12, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, Luke looks back at a box office dud, a few TV series finales, a long-lost broadcast gem, and the farewell public appearance of the world's most beloved master puppeteer. Click here to watch it! 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: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS ...
May 05, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, Luke looks back at the 25th Academy of Country Music Awards, the top movies at the box office this week in 1990, and the celebrity event of the century: The Earth Day Special. EPISODE LINKS Click here to learn about the 1990 Earth Day Special! And click here to watch it! 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: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner A...
Apr 28, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, Luke counts down his top 5 throwback movies to stream while sheltering place, and recaps the very bizarre anti-drug TV special Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue. Click here to hear Wonderful Ways to Say No! 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: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic...
Apr 21, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In this episode, Luke visits once again with regular Thirty Pop guest Nate Williams, looking back 30 years at the premiere of sketch comedy series In Living Color. 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: Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork designed by Heather Hale Music licensed through podcastmusic.com LINKS Be sure to follow and tag Thirty Pop on Instagr...
Apr 14, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke hops on a call with his friend and cousin-in-law Caleb Sanderson for the latest installment of Truly Horrible Things looking back at Jim Varney's kids comedy classic Ernest Goes To Jail. Taylor Dayne - "Love Will Lead You Back" Troop - "Spread My Wings" Digital Underground - "The Humpty Dance" Click here to check out Truly Horrible Things! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more ...
Apr 07, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 14
