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Sweet Songs and Slow Starts

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 4 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

In this, the first episode of Season 4 and the year 1992, Luke takes a very brief look back at the first few days of the new year. There wasn't much happening, but as they say, "The show must go on!"

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Commercials, Cartoons, and a Hammer Head

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke reminisces on the days leading up to Thanksgiving 1991, which included an animation showdown at the box office, a movie about America's strangest family, a groundbreaking and controversial commercial.

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Controversy Knows No Color

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke spends a ridiculous (but well deserved) amount of time looking back at the world premiere of Michael Jackson's music video for Black or White, reminisces on a cartoon that should've never been made, and remembers the debut from perhaps the great rapper of all time

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Magic, Stars, Christmas, and Cream

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 9 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke looks back on a very sad moment in sports history, the rising of one the best R&B groups of all time, and the beginning of the years holiday movie season!

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Big Dollar Signs and Bad Sign Language

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 2 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke reminisces on the cultural moment that was "2 Legit 2 Quit," and the acquisition of the second greatest animation studio in the history of cartoons (Disney is number 1).

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Little Brothers, Big Curls, and Bad Collaborations

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke revisits the blockbuster robbery that was House Party 2 & Curly Sue, the best-selling songs on the Billboard charts, and the end of a beloved (albeit not great) TV series.

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Prodigies, Premieres, and Patriarchy

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke revisits some truly classic hip hop, one especially unforgettable movie, and one of the lowlights of 1990s American politics.

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Weird Names, World Records, and Award Shows

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 7 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke celebrates some of the best bands of the 90s (and all time), with some of the weirdest names. He also looks back at some major blockbuster disappointments, and incredible athletic achievements dover this two weeks in 1991.

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Barton, Bob, and Mr. Bungle

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke doubles down, looking back at TWO weeks from 1991. Great (and terrible) movies, HUGE album releases, big storms, and major moments in sports. This episode has it all!

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Inventions, Twins, and Pseudonyms

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke remembers one of the great R&B songs of all time, some of the corniest movies, and the invention of the internet!

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Premieres, Pitchers, and Very Poor Behavior

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 3 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke revisits a NUMBER of new film releases, including one of the most memorable spoof films ever made. He also looks back at some very odd behavior in the sports world, and offers sincere apologies for the editorial mishaps of his guest host from last week's episode.

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Unforgettable, Uncomparable, Undisputable, Unforgivable [ft. guest host, Caleb Sanderson]

audio@oddparliament.com (Caleb Sanderson, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, guest host Caleb Sanderson steps in to recap this week in 1991, complete with serial killers, failed sports heroes, chart-crushing singles, sports rarities, and to introduce a brand new segment to Thirty Pop!

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Purple Prose and the Birth of Alternative Rock

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke revisits the sequel to the movie that started this podcast: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. He also looks back at the series finale of a late 80s / early 90s sitcom classic, and an unbelievable new number one song!

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Henry, Doughboy, and the Bodhisattva

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke looks back on a few amazing films that premiered in theaters this week in 1991, a couple notable soundtracks, and the seminal work from one the 90s best rap trios.

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Two Terminators and a Axl Rose

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 6 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke covers a TON of major album releases, a rock n roll riot, and one of the greatest sequels in film history.

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LJ, Iron Mike, and The Neilsen Twins

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke recaps "The Rematch" between Mike Tyson and Donovan Ruddock, the 1991 NBA Draft, and one of the greatest cop stories ever shared on the silver screen.

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Secret Verses, Subtle Jabs, and a Jetpack

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke discusses one of the very best movies of the year, one of country music's biggest songs, and one of the most clever diss tracks in hip hop history!

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The King of Basketball and the Prince of Thieves

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke looks back on one of the years very best movies, the beginning of the Chicago Bulls reign over the NBA, and a bazillion or so new album releases from this week in 1991!

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Newborn Calves and Dead Babysitters

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 8 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke reminisces on the major album and film releases from this week in 1991, including Indigo Girls, Seal, City Slickers, Jungle Fever, and Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead!

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Young Boomers, Big Flames and Sloppy Seconds

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 1 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke looks back on a couple notable movies, some massive album releases, and more mullets than you can count on one hand. Enjoy!

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Finales, Feminism, and Imaginary Friends (w/ Maureen Flannigan)

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Maureen Flannigan) — Tue, 25 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this VERY full episode, Luke recaps all the Memorial Day Weekend movie releases from 1991, some major music news, and sits down with the lovely and wonderful Maureen Flannigan to reminisce on her time play Evie Garland on 1980s and 90s sitcom Out Of This World.

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[Answering Machine] Derek Recasts Bob and Leo... Perfectly

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Derek Lord) — Fri, 21 May 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Thirty Pop regular, Derek Lord, leaves a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine providing the PERFECT recasting of What About Bob? in 2021. Truly, amazing.

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Baby Steps to the Box Office

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke revisits one of the greatest comedies of all time, and a HUGE list of major new music releases. He also takes another look at Jose Canseco and Madonna's "friendship." as well as Canseco's relationship with fans of the NY Yankees.

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Chart Changes and Blockbuster Beginnings

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke takes a look at the quickly changing Billboard charts, a controversial pop star documentary release, some hot sports goss, and one of the most underrated films of the 90s, preparing the way for the most nostalgic summer blockbuster season!

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Misrememberings and Misleading Endings

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 4 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Luke looks back on the end of a primetime TV staple, the debut of an iconic R&B quartet, and the international success of Dolly Parton (and her younger brother, Floyd)!

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Montage Gold and the King of the Dinosaurs

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

There is MUCH to cover in this episode of Thirty Pop. Luke reminisces on the unique talents of a couple soul-singing powerhouses, the end of an amazing, even if problematic, TV series, and the debut of another ridiculous one, and much more.

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The Best Ban of the Nineties

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke looks back at a Battle for the Ages, bad facial hair and a most delightful ban.

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Record Breakers and a Ridiculous Red Beret

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke recaps the top 10 albums in the country, the new number one singles on the Billboard charts, and another stupid Steven Segal movie from this week in 1991.

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Blue Devil Basketball and the Birth of Ninja Rap [ft. Aaron Kirk]

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Kirk, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 6 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke sits down with his new friend, filmmaker Aaron Kirk, to talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze!

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Arson, the Oscars, and a Resurrection Opera

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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!

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Sad News and the Secret of the Ooze

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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"

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Very Big Deals and Very Long Messages

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Aaron Hale, Hailie Durrett) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Redheads, Rock Legends, and Gender Stereotypes

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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[Answering Machine] Rudiger Ruins P.E.

audio@oddparliament.com (Rudiger Lewis, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

"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.

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

audio@oddparliament.com (Charles Coats, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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[Answering Machine] Derek Gets Fancy

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Derek Lord) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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

audio@oddparliament.com (Nate Williams, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 9 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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[Answering Machine] Charles Makes a Deal

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Charles Coats) — Fri, 5 Feb 2021 19:42:49 +0000

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.

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

Tue, 2 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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Crossover Cameo and Sitcom Second Chances

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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!

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

audio@oddparliament.com (Phil Proctor, David Ossman, Luke Brawner) — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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A War and an Awards Show

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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

audio@oddparliament.com (Phil Proctor, David Ossman, Luke Brawner) — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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 the Seventies.

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Plot Points and Party People [ft. Nia Peeples]

audio@oddparliament.com (nia peeples, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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[Answering Machine] Charles's 90210 Connection

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Charles Coats) — Sat, 9 Jan 2021 14:48:04 +0000

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.

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French for 'Incompetent' [ft. Angela Goethals]

audio@oddparliament.com (Angela Goethals, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

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!

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1990: Year In Review [ft. Charles Coats]

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke brawner, Charles coats) — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

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!

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

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Devin Ratray) — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

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 Tom Hanks's The Bonfire of the Vanities.

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

audio@oddparliament.com (Michael Maronna, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

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 new film releases, including John Travolta and Kirstie Alley's Look Who's Talking Too, and the Tim Burton masterpiece Edward Scissorhands.

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

audio@oddparliament.com (Gerry Bamman, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 8 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

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 - I'm Your Baby Tonight
Monie Love - Monie In The Middle
George Strait - I've Come To Expect It From You
The Chipmunks - The Chipmunks Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)

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A Dirty Bird and a Crossover Queen

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 1 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

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

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

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Larry Hankin) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

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

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Limo Rides & Famous Donuts [ft. Larry Hankin]

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Larry Hankin) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

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"

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Evil Dolls and a Fond Farewell

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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[Answering Machine] Kristin Sets the Record Straight

audio@oddparliament.com (Kristin Brawner, Luke Brawner) — Fri, 6 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

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."

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Pet Names and Euphemistic Idioms

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Josh Brawner) — Tue, 3 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000

In 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"

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Big Rats, Black Cats, and Untimely Death

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In 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.

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White-Washed Rap and Colorful Zombies

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In 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

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[Answering Machine] Josh Learns & Derek Teaches

audio@oddparliament.com (Derek Lord, Josh Brawner, Luke Brawner) — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Luke receives a couple new messages on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine from regular Thirty Pop guests, in review of the last couple episodes.

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Fake Sequels and a Magical Mid-Life Crisis

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Caleb Sanderson) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In 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

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[Answering Machine] Brandon Gently Voices His Frustration

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Brandon Green) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:41:00 +0000

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.

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Teenage Drama and a Black Belt in Macho Arts

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Hale, Latifah Alattas, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 6 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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

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Violent Moms, Creepy Twins, and Evil Heroes

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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

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Potters’ Wheels, Peep Holes, and Jewelry Boxes

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:00:15 +0000

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!

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Butlers, Banks, and Prime Time Royalty [ft. Daphne Maxwell Reid & Joseph Marcell]

audio@oddparliament.com (Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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!

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The Icy Cold Winds of Change

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 8 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Heinous Tunes and Most Righteous Reviews

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Amy Stoch) — Tue, 1 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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

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Digging Through The Trash

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Hale, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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
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Weird Sequels and a War of Words

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode Luke looks revisits one of the first great rap feuds, and an oddly timed, toned, and casted mobster sequel of sorts.

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Happy Trailers To You

audio@oddparliament.com (Josh Brawner, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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
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Wanted Men and Fairytale Beginnings

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 4 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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
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Hip Hop History and Parenting Problems

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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

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8 Legs, 2 Fangs, and an Attitude

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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

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[Answering Machine] A Backhanded Compliment and a Love Song

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, David Meredith, Tommy Parker) — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:00:31 +0000

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.

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Deny Hard 2: Deny Harder

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Hailie Durrett) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Yippee Ki Yay, Merry Christmas?

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 7 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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!

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[Answering Machine] Derek Confirms Our Suspicions

audio@oddparliament.com (Derek Lord, Luke Brawner) — Thu, 2 Jul 2020 16:38:44 +0000

Luke receives a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine from recent guest Derek Lord in response to the latest episode.

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Fast Cars, and 5 Easy Steps

audio@oddparliament.com (Latifah Alattas, Luke Brawner, Aaron Hale) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Time Travel Trivia and Top Ten Singles

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Big, Bold Colors and an All-Star Cast

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Derek Lord) — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Eddie Murphy, Ice Cube, and an Untouchable Album

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 9 Jun 2020 11:00:07 +0000

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.

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Madonna, Schwarzenegger, and a Special Announcement

audio@oddparliament.com (Latifah Alattas, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 2 Jun 2020 11:00:07 +0000

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!

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Grief, Laughter, and Everything in Between [ft. Alan Zweibel]

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Alan Zweibel, Aaron Hale) — Tue, 26 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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!

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Probation Violations, Progress, and Passing Icons

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Hale, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 19 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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

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Mullets, Melodrama, and Mother's Day

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Becky Brawner) — Tue, 12 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Bad Movies, Good Memories & Fond Farewells

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 5 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Country Stars and Celebrity Environmentalists

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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Quarantine Countdown and Cartoon Collaboration

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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A Problematic Comedic Launchpad

audio@oddparliament.com (Nate Williams, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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.

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First Season Flops & Juror Jail Time

audio@oddparliament.com (Caleb Sanderson, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 7 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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"

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Old Rats, Young Turtles, and the Oscars

audio@oddparliament.com (JW Brawner, Caleb Sanderson, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:20:12 +0000

In this episode, Luke recaps the 62nd Annual Academy Awards and sits down with his cousin-in-law Caleb and his 13-year old nephew Jake to look back at the 1990 release of the original, incomparable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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Chart Toppers and a Sex Worker Romance

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In this very brief episode, Luke recounts the chart topping movies and music from this week in 1990, while joining the rest of the world in navigating the new norm of social distancing and sheltering in place...with a broken computer.

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T-U-R-T-L-E Power

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Caleb Sanderson) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000

On this episode Luke sits down with his friend, cousin-in-law and former Thirty Pop Trivia Champion Caleb Sanderson to look back at the song "Turtle Power" from the now 30 year old soundtrack to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in a new installment of their segment, Bad Words.

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Misremembered Movies and Lost Legends [ft. Bo Kimble]

audio@oddparliament.com (Bo Kimble, Aaron Hale, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:00:02 +0000

On this episode Luke is joined once again by regular guest Aaron Hale to look back at the release of Kid N Play's film debut, House Party in a new installment of Film Depreciation. Luke is also joined by basketball legend Bo Kimble to discuss the 30th anniversary of the tragic and unexpected passing of his best friend and teammate, 23 year old Hank Gathers.

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Click here for more info on Podcast Brunch Club!
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Glory Days and the Original Face of Jack Ryan

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Tue, 3 Mar 2020 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode Luke looks back at the film debut of Tom Clancy's character Jack Ryan in the Sean Connery film The Hunt For Red October. He also reminisces on the release of Bell Biv DeVoe's hip hop classic, "Poison."

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Johnny Gill and the Gilded Gramophones

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Aaron Hale) — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

On this episode Luke is joined by regular guest Aaron Hale to look back at the 32nd annual Grammy Awards from February 21st, 1990.

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Motorcycles, Ponytails, and South African Socialists

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 12:00:03 +0000

Luke takes a quick look back at Billy Idol's life-altering motorcycle accident, Nelson Mandela's release from prison, and the music and movies that topped the charts 30 years ago this week and last.

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Smokes 001: Rubber Snake Road

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Nathan Schartz) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

In memory of the dearest friend and most fun podcast co-host there ever was, Nathan Schartz, we're taking a break from regular production this week, following his unexpected passing, and sharing a story from our Patron-only series of audio memoirs, Smokes, that focused largely on Nathan.

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Cheap Beer & Romantic Music

audio@oddparliament.com (Emily Fraker, Luke Brawner, Hailie Durrett) — Mon, 3 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode Luke looks back on the 1990 Super Bowl, and then is joined by Hailie Durrett to explore the potential soundtrack for her conception 30 years ago this week, with emotional support from their mutual friend, Emily Fraker. Things get weird.

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Steady Charts & Spicy Hip-Hop

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Aaron Hale) — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00:28 +0000

In this episode Luke and Aaron Hale hop on a call to look back at Salt-n-Pepa's very hooky (but not very well written) "Expression," in a new installment of Bad Words.

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Bologna and Beans for Breakfast [ft. Michael Gross & S.S. Wilson]

audio@oddparliament.com (S.S. Wilson, Michael Gross, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:00:11 +0000

In this episode Luke looks back with actor Michael Gross (Family Ties, Cool As Ice) and writer S.S. Wilson (Short Circuit, *batteries not included) at the release of their now cult classic, Tremors, starring Kevin Bacon, on January 19, 1990.

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It's Hammertime!... (almost) [ft. Damon Pampolina]

audio@oddparliament.com (Damon Pampolina, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:00:19 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop Luke looks back on all kinds of pop culture news from this week in 1990, including the birth of a well-known Australian actor, the launch of a space shuttle, and the (forthcoming) release of MC Hammer's smash album, Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em, alongside his friend and past guest, former Mouseketeer, Damon Pampolina.

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A New Year, A New Decade

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Mon, 6 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000

In this, the brief first episode of a brand new decade, Luke does a quick recap of this week in 1990, and sets the stage for a brand new season of Thirty Pop.

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1989: Year In Review

audio@oddparliament.com (Ming Chen, Luke Brawner) — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000

In this final episode of the inaugural season of Thirty Pop, Luke recaps tons of pop culture news from throughout 1989, and is joined by podcaster and Comic Book Man, Ming Chen, to look back at all that Hollywood had to offer over the course of that year.

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The Last Great Gift of the 80s

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Nick Willard) — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke sits down with former guest Jolie Britt and their mutual friend Ellen Cooley to talk about the birth of pop royalty Taylor Swift, with whom they're perhaps embarrassingly obsessed. He also talks to actor Luke Edwards about his culture-shaping 1989 movie The Wizard!

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A Pop Princess and a Video Game Wizard [ft. Luke Edwards]

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Edwards, Ellen Cooley, Jolie Britt, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000

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The "Most Truly Horrible" Time of the Year

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Stevie Berryman) — Mon, 9 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke is joined by longtime friend, Thirty Pop sponsor, and founder of Truly Horrible Things, Stevie Berryman to recap some of the MOST truly horrible things from the 80s one last time!

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The Gift That Keeps On Giving...the Whole Year

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Nick Willard) — Mon, 2 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke is joined by Episode 1 guest, Nick Willard, for a special look back at National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. He also recaps the MLB salary war, and new albums from Technotronic and UB40.

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Hoverboards, Fancy Shoes and Flying DeLoreans [ft. Michael Schubert and Eric Silver]

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke is joined by Eric Silver and Michael Shubert, the hosts of one of his very favorite podcasts, Horse, to look back at the 1989-90 NBA, and by his friend and production assistant, and fellow Back to the Future II fanatic, Salman Virani, to reminisce on the release of that film 30 years after its release.

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Two Pigs Fighting Under A Blanket

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Ms. Madalyn, Hailie Durrett) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:00:13 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke takes a quick peek forward at the last couple months of the year, and then is joined by his friend and semi-regular guest Stephanie to look back 30 years at Amy Heckerling's Look Who's Talking!

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Seminal Scenes and Coming Attractions

audio@oddparliament.com (Stephanie Konvicka, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:00:00 +0000

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Brand New Losers

audio@oddparliament.com (Nathan Schartz, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 4 Nov 2019 12:00:10 +0000

In this brief episode of Thirty Pop, Luke looks back 30 years at the new number one single on the Billboard charts, Roxette's "Listen To Your Heart," and is joined by his lifelong best friend Nathan Schartz to discuss the franchise debuts of two brand new NBA teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Orlando Magic.

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Shaky Ground and Groundbreaking Music

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:00:05 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke offers up a quick look back at TWO weeks worth of pop culture news, including the debut album from Nine Inch Nails, the World Series altering Loma Prieta Earthquake, and The Great One himself, Wayne Gretzky, as he preps for a week off to relocate his recording studio.

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Glam Rock, Baby Talk and Hip Hop Royalty

audio@oddparliament.com (Brandon Green, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:00:09 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke sits down with his old friend from high school, Brandon Green, to reflect back on the release of one of the most irritatingly hooky songs in hip hop history, Just A Friend, from one hit wonder Biz Markie.

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Hand Bras and Art Lovers

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Latifah Alattas) — Mon, 7 Oct 2019 11:00:04 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke sits down with his dear friend and past guest, singer/songwriter Latifah Alattas to look back at the ladies who were owning the pop charts 30 years ago this week, Paula Abdul and Janet Jackson.

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Cute Blondes

audio@oddparliament.com (Nate Williams, Luke Brawner, Aaron Hale) — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:00:04 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke peeks back at the single most boring week in 1989 pop culture news, reviews his 5 favorite retro accounts on Instagram, reminisces on the death of one of the greatest cartoons of all time, and talks about the embarrassments of adolescence with regular guests Aaron Hale and Nate Williams.

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Thank Goodness It's Funny

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Nate Williams) — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:00:19 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Nate Williams returns to reminisce with Luke on the 1989 debut of ABC's Friday night block of sitcoms, TGIF. Luke also recounts the major album releases from this week in 1989.

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Euphemisms, Innuendos, and Bad Words

audio@oddparliament.com (Nate Williams, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:00:08 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke and regular co-host Nate Williams look back at Aerosmith's album Pump, and all the ridiculously euphemistic language thereon in a new edition of their segment, Bad Words.

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Bubble Gum Bad Boys From Boston [ft. Lincee Ray]

audio@oddparliament.com (Lincee Ray, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 9 Sep 2019 11:00:13 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop Luke and his friend and fellow podcaster, author and pop culture aficianado Lincee Ray spend some time looking back at The New Kids On The Block's album and single "Hangin' Tough." Luke also counts down five of the cringiest parts of that album in a new edition of Truly Horrible Things.

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Moley Russell's Wart [ft. Jean Louisa Kelly]

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Hale, Luke Brawner, Jean Louisa Kelly) — Mon, 2 Sep 2019 11:00:09 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop Luke and regular guest Aaron Hale finally spend some time looking back at John Hughes's and John Candy's comedy blockbuster Uncle Buck in a segment called Film Depreciation, then Luke visits with actress Jean Louisa Kelly, who played the role of 15-year old rebel Tia in the film.

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[Answering Machine] Randy Gets Jealous & Aaron Gets In Trouble

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Aaron Hale, Randy Fuller) — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 21:17:45 +0000

Luke receives a couple messages on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine in response to the latest episode. Randy calls to complain. Aaron calls to regale.

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Monster Movies and Zack Morris Moments

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Aaron Hale, Nate Williams) — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:00:16 +0000

In this episode of Thirty Pop Luke looks back at The (Horrific) Adventures of Milo and Otis, Fred Savage's Little Monsters, and then sits down with Aaron Hale and Nate Williams to celebrate 30 years of Saved By The Bell by sharing each of their most Zack Morris moments at this point in 1989.

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Genesis Does What Nintendon't

audio@oddparliament.com (Caleb Sanderson, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:00:02 +0000

In this episode Luke is joined once again by his friend and cousin-in-law Caleb Sanderson to reminisce on the most revolutionary game system to hit the market in 1989, the Sega Genesis.

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[Answering Machine] Caleb Checks His Facts

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Caleb Sanderson) — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:34:15 +0000

Episode 25 guest Caleb Sanderson calls back in to leave a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine to set the record straight about Freddy Kreuger.

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Freddy Krueger and the Ones Who Got Away

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:00:31 +0000

In this episode Luke is joined by his friend and cousin-in-law Caleb Sanderson to talk about the ridiculous fifth installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, The Dream Child, in the latest segment of Truly Horrible Things. He also talks romance and secret crushes and missed opportunities with regular guest hosts Aaron Hale and Nate Williams.

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Good Dads, Bad Theology, and Portable Power [ft. Retro Rick]

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Rick Hutchinson, Aaron Hale) — Mon, 5 Aug 2019 11:00:01 +0000

In this episode Luke talks to 80s and 90s nostalgia collector and Instagram influencer Rick Hutchinson about the 30th anniversary of the North American debut of Nintendo's Gameboy and the tremendous impact it has had on popular culture over the last three decades.

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Human Gremlins & Lollapalooza Baytown

audio@oddparliament.com (Shawn Welling, Luke Brawner, Demi Welling) — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode Luke visits with the biggest of all Beastie Boys fans, Demi Welling, and her husband Shawn about the release of their sophomore album Paul's Boutique 30 years ago this week!

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[Answering Machine] Hailie & Steph Get Some Stuff Wrong

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Hailie Durrett, Stephanie Konvicka) — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Recent guest Hailie Durrett and past guest Steph K. leave very long messages on the Thirty Pop answering machine and get a few things right and a few things wrong. Merry Christmas to all!

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I'll Have What She's Having

audio@oddparliament.com (Hailie Durrett, Latifah Alattas, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode Luke is joined by his friend Hailie Durrett to talk about the rom-com of the century, When Harry Met Sally. He also talks Hey Dude with past guest Latifah Alattas in this week's segment of Truly Horrible Things!

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Yada, Yada, Yada

Mon, 8 Jul 2019 11:00:13 +0000

In this episode, Luke finally talks through the reigning Billboard champ, The Raw and the Cooked by Fine Young Cannibals with his good friend Mason, then celebrates the debut of the Emmy Award-winning sitcom Seinfeld by looking back on the series with his friends Vanee, Laura, Charlie & Nate!

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Batman, Basketball & Bad Decisions

audio@oddparliament.com (Nathan Schartz, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 1 Jul 2019 11:00:07 +0000

In this episode, despite being super sick, Luke finally gets to sit with his lifelong best friend Nathan Schartz to reminisce on the things they loved most back in 1989, including the NBA, cartoon girls, setting fires, and stealing candy.

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Dancing With the Devil in the Pale Moonlight

audio@oddparliament.com (David Walker, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:00:06 +0000

In this episode Luke and his dear Batman-loving friend David Walker revisit perhaps the greatest take on the Dark Knight to date, Tim Burton's Batman, starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson.

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[Answering Machine] The Durrett Girls Say Thanks (and Talk Trash)

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Hailie Durrett, Shari Durrett) — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 02:07:04 +0000

Contest winners and past guests Hailie & Shari Durrett leave a message on the Thirty Pop answering machine on their way home from spending an evening with John Cusack.

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The Fun in Fundamentalism

audio@oddparliament.com (Jolie Britt, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:00:06 +0000

In this episode Luke looks back at all the sports, music and movie news from this week in 1989, and discusses the (terrible) self-titled debut Gospel rap album from now defunct genre-hopping evangelical trio DC Talk with his friend Jolie Britt.

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Series Sequels & Stupid Kids

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Hale, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:00:05 +0000

In this episode Luke looks ahead at the coming attractions in the month of June, and welcomes Aaron Hale once again to badmouth millennial vocabulary in the segment we like to call Get Off My Lawn.

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Wrestlers, Poets & More From Indiana [ft. Scott Erickson]

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Mon, 3 Jun 2019 11:00:07 +0000

In this episode Luke reflects back on one of the greatest movies of all time (Dead Poets Society), one of the worst movies of all time (No Holds Barred) and one of his favorites for the last three decades, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Guests include Shayne Hawthorne and Scott Alonzo from Scales Podcast, and the biggest Indy fan there is, artist Scott Erickson.

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Indy 1.0: An Origin Story [ft. Richard Young]

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Hale, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 27 May 2019 11:00:26 +0000

In this episode Luke and Aaron Hale look back at the release of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade live from Houston's Comicpalooza 2019. Luke also hops on a call with Last Crusade actor Richard Young to talk about his experience on the set of the film with Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Sean Connery and River Phoenix.

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[Answering Machine] Aaron Gets It Right

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Hale, Luke Brawner) — Fri, 24 May 2019 14:05:18 +0000

Aaron leaves a message on the Thirty Pop answering machine settling the debate once and for all about whether or not Road House holds up after 30 years.

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Road House and the Rise of Toxic Masculinity

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Jim Brawner, Josh Brawner) — Mon, 20 May 2019 11:00:30 +0000

In this episode Luke looks back on some major TV losses, what sounds like world's worst bike race, and some notable births and deaths from this week in 1989, and discusses the macho classic Road House with his older brother Josh.

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[Answering Machine] Steph Mimics Dolly

audio@oddparliament.com (Stephanie Konvicka, Luke Brawner) — Fri, 17 May 2019 14:23:43 +0000

Steph K. leaves yet more messages on the Thirty Pop answering machine, this time to express her deep admiration for one of her two childhood heroes*, Dolly Parton, and the many ways in which she tried to be like her.

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Bon Jovi, Gene & White Limozeen

Mon, 13 May 2019 11:00:10 +0000

In this episode Luke is joined by his friends Hailie & Shari Durrett to talk about Dolly Parton's May 1989 release White Limozeen, and then by his ex-brother-in-law-in-law, Greg Jackson, to talk about the Richard Pryor & Gene Wilder film classic See No Evil, Hear No Evil!

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Petty/Cure & Five Golden Things [ft. Tim Babb]

audio@oddparliament.com (Stephanie Konvicka, Tim Babb, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 6 May 2019 11:00:20 +0000

In this episode the perpetually dissatisfied Stephanie K. returns to make her opinions known and say all the things she WISHED she could have said on past episodes. Luke is also joined by fellow Christmas and Disney Park loving podcaster and comedien Tim Babb to celebrate the opening of Disney's MGM Studios 30 years ago this week!

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[Answering Machine] Steph Won't Back Down

audio@oddparliament.com (Stephanie Konvicka, Luke Brawner) — Thu, 2 May 2019 13:02:54 +0000

Steph K. leaves Luke a salty message on the Thirty Pop answering machine to express her frustration over not having a podcast of her own where she can reminisce on the things SHE cared about in 1989...like Tom Petty.

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Three Mouseketeers (and an Acting Coach) [ft. Damon Pampolina, Gary Spatz, Mylin Brooks Stoddard & Chasen Hampton]

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:00:00 +0000

In this monster episode Luke celebrates the 30th anniversary of the All New Mickey Mouse Club, which debuted on 4/24/1989. He's joined by Mouseketeers Damon Pampolina, Mylin Brooks Stoddard, and Chasen Hampton, as well as MMC acting coach Gary Spatz for a trip down memory lane!

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Going The Distance [ft. Phil Alden Robinson]

audio@oddparliament.com (Phil Alden Robinson, Luke Brawner) — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:00:04 +0000

In this special bonus episode Luke talks once again about the 1989 baseball fantasy classic, Field of Dreams. This time, with the film's Oscar-nominated writer & director, Phil Alden Robinson!

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[Answering Machine] Vanee Says Nice Things

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner, Vanee Houssney) — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:00:01 +0000

Vanee H. calls and leaves Luke a message on the Thirty Pop answering machine to express her love for the show, for skating, and for '80s & '90s R&B music.

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If You Build It, He May or May Not Come

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:00:04 +0000

In this episode Luke is joined once again by his good friend Nathan Williams to discuss the 30th anniversary of one of the greatest sports films of all time, Field of Dreams! He also shares a previously unreleased clip of Thirty Pop in its raw, unedited form.

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Trench Coats, Tchotchkes & True Love [ft. John Cusack & Ione Skye]

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:00:00 +0000

On this episode Luke is joined by actors John Cusack, Ione Skye and singer/songwriter Latifah Alattas to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cameron Crowe's directoral debut, Say Anything!

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[Answering Machine] Steph Expresses Envy

audio@oddparliament.com (Stephanie Konvicka, Luke Brawner) — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:36:06 +0000

Steph K. leaves Luke a message once again on the Thirty Pop answering machine to express her sincere jealousy over his recent conversation with actor John Cusack about his role in 1989's Say Anything, which will be featured on the next episode of Thirty Pop. Go Rockets!

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T-Bones & Melon Farmers [ft. Nate Williams and Aaron G. Hale]

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Hale, Luke Brawner, Nate Williams) — Mon, 8 Apr 2019 11:00:06 +0000

On this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke welcomes Nate Williams back to talk about the 30th anniversary of the baseball classic, Major League, and introduce a brand new segment called Get Off My Lawn. He also talks once again to actor and filmmaker Aaron Hale about comedy legend Mike Myers debut on Saturday Night Live, and Roxette's #1 Billboard single, The Look.

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[Answering Machine] Craig Corrects Us All

audio@oddparliament.com (Craig Harmann, Luke Brawner) — Wed, 3 Apr 2019 20:09:34 +0000

Luke's friend Craig leaves a message on the Thirty Pop answering machine to offer some clarity about the film that won the Oscar Best Animated Short at the 61st Academy Awards. Turns out it DID kinda make a splash...

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...and the Oscar Goes to... [ft. Aaron G. Hale and Nate Williams]

audio@oddparliament.com (Aaron Hale, Nate Williams, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 1 Apr 2019 11:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke recaps some the highlights of the 61st Annual Academy Awards with returning guests, actor and filmmaker Aaron Hale, and high school teacher Nate Williams.

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[Deleted Scene] A Problematic Time Capsule

audio@oddparliament.com (Nate Williams, Aaron Hale, Luke Brawner) — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000

In this deleted scene from Episode 4, Luke, Aaron, and Nate discuss a major film franchise from the 80s that would be far too problematic for 2019 audiences.

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[The Answering Machine] Latifah Feels The FOMO

audio@oddparliament.com (Latifah Alattas, Luke Brawner) — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Luke receives a message on the Thirty Pop answering machine from his most recent guest, Latifah Alattas, voicing a complaint about the content of her episode.

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Madonna + McNuggets = Moda Spira [ft. Latifah Alattas]

audio@oddparliament.com (Latifah Alattas, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Thirty Pop, in honor of Women's History Month, Luke sits down with singer-songwriter, producer, and podcaster Latifah Alattas to discuss the massive influence Madonna has had on female artists of today. Also, mer-people.

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[The Answering Machine] Clarifications & Recollections

audio@oddparliament.com (Stephanie Konvicka, Luke Brawner) — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Luke checks the Thirty Pop answering machine for a message from Stephanie K. clarifying why she's so passionately anti-Deb, and a nostalgia-laced message for his brother Josh from their longtime friend Nate M.

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Deb, The Web, and Mom's Magazines [ft. Nathan Schartz, Stephanie Konvicka, and Josh, Kristin, Davan, and JW Brawner]

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke talks to his brother Josh, his sister-in-law Kristin, and the one and only Stephanie K. about Debbie Gibson's continued reign at the top of the Billboard charts. He also hears how his niece and nephew imagine a world with no internet, and their dad when he had hair. Lastly, he sits down with his lifelong best friend Nathan Schartz to discuss what he was like in 1989.

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EPISODE CREDITS:
Produced, edited and mixed by Luke Brawner
Artwork designed by Heather Hale
Music licensed through podcastmusic.com

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[The Answering Machine] Stephanie Commits a Felony

audio@oddparliament.com (Stephanie Konvicka, Luke Brawner) — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Luke gets another message on the Thirty Pop answering machine from Stephanie K. This time about committing Grand Theft Auto during Spring Break of 1989.

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EPISODE CREDITS:
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Artwork designed by Heather Hale
Music licensed through podcastmusic.com

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Posers, Pop Stars & Druggies [ft. Jermaine Hopkins, Aaron G. Hale, Nate Williams, and Josh Brawner]

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000

On this super packed episode of Thirty Pop, Luke sits down with his brother Josh to talk about perhaps the strangest con in music history. He also welcomes back Episode 1 guest Aaron Hale, as well as newcomer Nate Williams to discuss Debbie Gibson's music video for "Lost In Your Eyes," as well as some other nostalgic moments from this week in 1989. Then he closes out the episode with a really great interview with actor Jermaine "Huggy" Hopkins to hear about his experience on the set of the number one film at the box office 30 years ago this week, Lean On Me.

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EPISODE CREDITS:
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Artwork designed by Heather Hale
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[The Answering Machine] Claw Marks & Chronic Conditions

audio@oddparliament.com (Kevin Cook, Luke Brawner) — Wed, 6 Mar 2019 21:30:00 +0000

Kevin Cook leaves Luke a message on the Thirty Pop answering machine in response to Episode 3 regarding the opening ad and his father's disgust with Madonna.

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Commercial Controversy [ft. Beverly Todd, Zach McKenzie, and Becca Allen]

audio@oddparliament.com (Zach McKenzie, Beverly Todd, Becca Allen, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 4 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Luke Brawner chats with his millennial friends Becca Allen & Zach McKenzie about a controversial Pepsi ad from 1989, and with the lovely Beverly Todd about her experience on the set of Lean On Me.

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[The Answering Machine] Are You Just Having Fun?

audio@oddparliament.com (Stephanie Konvicka, Luke Brawner) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:30:00 +0000

In response to Episode 2's discussion about Paula Abdul's chart-topping single "Straight Up," Stephanie K. leaves Luke a message on the Thirty Pop answering machine.

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Billboard Bad Boys [ft. Matthew Mayfield, Ryan Hamilton, and Josh Brawner]

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Luke Brawner talks to singer/songwriter Matthew Mayfield about the shocking one week return of Guns N' Roses' Appetite For Destruction to the top of the Billboard charts, to his older brother Josh Brawner about Bobby Brown's reign as RnB bad boy, and musician Ryan Hamilton about Paula Abdul's smash single Straight Up. Plus there's some sports stuff in there somewhere.

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Click here to view Kool Moe Dee's (ridiculous) music video for Wild, Wild West!
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Click here to view Bobby Brown's music video for My Prerogative!
Click here to view Paula Abdul's music video for Opposites Attract, featuring MC Skat Kat!
Click here to purchase Ryan Hamilton and the Harlequin Ghosts music!

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The (Most Triumphant) Adventure Begins, [ft. Amy Stock, Aaron G. Hale, and Nick Willard]

audio@oddparliament.com (Nick Willard, Aaron Hale, Amy Stoch, Luke Brawner) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Host Luke Brawner sits down with actor Aaron Hale and algebra teacher Nick Willard to review one of the most iconic films of 1989 and gets a peek behind the scenes of the making of the film from actress Amy Stoch.

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1989

audio@oddparliament.com (Luke Brawner) — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 23:00:00 +0000

1989! A year in which the entire western world was in transition. Music was changing, movies were changing, the political landscape was changing. EVERYTHING was changing!

Join host Luke Brawner as he and a few friends (both young and old) take a weekly stroll down memory lane to look at all things pop culture (and see how they hold up 30 years later)!

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EPISODE CREDITS:
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