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Thirty Pop
by Luke Brawner
Thirty pop is a weekly peek back at the music, movies, sports, fashion, politics and news from 30 years ago, hosted Luke Brawner, and featuring a rotating cast of special guests and the occasional early 90s celeb!
Episodes
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Sweet Songs and Slow Starts
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!" Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store…
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Commercials, Cartoons, and a Hammer Head
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. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify…
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Controversy Knows No Color
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 Stream…
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Magic, Stars, Christmas, and Cream
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for…
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Big Dollar Signs and Bad Sign Language
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). Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on...
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Little Brothers, Big Curls, and Bad Collaborations
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. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on...
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Prodigies, Premieres, and Patriarchy
In this episode, Luke revisits some truly classic hip hop, one especially unforgettable movie, and one of the lowlights of 1990s American politics. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness!...
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Weird Names, World Records, and Award Shows
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. EPISODE LINKS: Brooks & Dunn - "Brand New Man"…
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Barton, Bob, and Mr. Bungle
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on...
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Inventions, Twins, and Pseudonyms
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE...
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Premieres, Pitchers, and Very Poor Behavior
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. Stream this...
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Unforgettable, Uncomparable, Undisputable, Unforgivable [ft. guest host, Caleb Sanderson]
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify...
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Purple Prose and the Birth of Alternative Rock
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music |...
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Henry, Doughboy, and the Bodhisattva
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. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on…
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Two Terminators and a Axl Rose
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. 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:...
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LJ, Iron Mike, and The Neilsen Twins
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. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more...
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Secret Verses, Subtle Jabs, and a Jetpack
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro...
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The King of Basketball and the Prince of Thieves
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on...
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Newborn Calves and Dead Babysitters
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on...
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Young Boomers, Big Flames and Sloppy Seconds
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness!...
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Finales, Feminism, and Imaginary Friends (w/ Maureen Flannigan)
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. Stream this week's Thirty Pop...
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[Answering Machine] Derek Recasts Bob and Leo... Perfectly
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. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop...
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Baby Steps to the Box Office
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. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape…
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Chart Changes and Blockbuster Beginnings
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop…
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Misrememberings and Misleading Endings
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)! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on…
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Montage Gold and the King of the Dinosaurs
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. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple...
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The Best Ban of the Nineties
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke looks back at a Battle for the Ages, bad facial hair and a most delightful ban. To hear Luke's interview with George Foreman IV on The H, click here! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on…
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Record Breakers and a Ridiculous Red Beret
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. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on...
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Blue Devil Basketball and the Birth of Ninja Rap [ft. Aaron Kirk]
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! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop…
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Arson, the Oscars, and a Resurrection Opera
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke covers the 63rd Annual Academy Awards, the arrest of a New Kid on the Block, and the return of a supposedly dead soap opera doctor! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro…
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Sad News and the Secret of the Ooze
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke looks back at one of the most controversial boxing matches, one of the biggest record deals, one of the most tragic losses, and one of the most ridiculous sequels in pop culture history. Main Source - "Looking at the Front Door" Stream this week's Thirty Pop...
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Very Big Deals and Very Long Messages
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke looks back at the weeks ending March 9th and 16th, 1991! Record setting record deals, movies galore hitting theaters, social unrest, tragedies, and plenty more add to the thirty year old drama from these two weeks in history. Stream this week's Thirty Pop…
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Redheads, Rock Legends, and Gender Stereotypes
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke takes a solo stroll down memory lane to look back at TWO weeks worth of 1991 pop culture headlines. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness! EPISODE...
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[Answering Machine] Rudiger Ruins P.E.
"Rudiger Lewis" leaves a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine about the time he ruined P.E. for his entire fourth grade class in 1991. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture goodness!…
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Hannibal, Clarice, and a Career-Killing Comedy [ft. Charles Coats]
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke reminisces with his friend Charles "The Voice" Coats on one of the greatest thriller films of all time, The Silence of the Lambs, and looks back at the other new releases that it overshadowed completely. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple…
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[Answering Machine] Derek Gets Fancy
Luke's friend Derek leaves a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine sharing his connection with Reba McEntire's now 30 year old career-defining single, Fancy. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop...
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Bastian, Sandler, Roberts, and Kevorkian [ft. Nate Williams]
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke recaps all the changes to the Billboard charts as well as the bad sequels and other movies that released in theaters, then hops on a call with Thirty Pop regular, Nate Williams, to review some of the other headlines from this week in 1991. Stream this week's...
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[Answering Machine] Charles Makes a Deal
Luke's friend Charles leaves a message on the Thirty Pop Answering Machine reminiscing on a secret deal he made on the elementary school playground at recess. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop…
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Fellow Fans and Lip Syncing Legends [ft. Andrew Killion and Caleb and Kyna Sanderson]
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke is joined by fellow Home Alone superfans Caleb and Kyna Sanderson and Andrew Killion for one final look back (for now) at that amazing movie. He also recaps the 1991 American Music Awards, and musical performances from Super Bowl XXV. Stream this week's Thirty...
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Crossover Cameo and Sitcom Second Chances
In this very short episode of Thirty Pop, Luke looks back at some sports highlight, television moments and chart topping music from this week in 1991! Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture...
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The Beatles of Comedy, Part 2 [ft. David Ossman and Phil Proctor]
In this bonus episode of Thirty Pop, Luke continues his conversation with surrealist comedy legends David Ossman and Phil Proctor, founding members of famed stage and radio troupe Firesign Theatre, ahead of their first album release in 25 years: Dope Humor of the Seventies. Stream this week's...
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A War and an Awards Show
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke offers up a brief review of the top music in the country this week in 1991, the 48th annual Golden Globes, and a very terrible rendition of one of pacifism's greatest hymns. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out…
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The Beatles of Comedy, Part 1 [ft. David Ossman and Phil Proctor]
In this bonus episode of Thirty Pop, Luke turns the clock back a little farther than normal, sitting down with surrealist comedy legends David Ossman and Phil Proctor, founding members of famed stage and radio troupe Firesign Theatre, ahead of their first album release in 25 years: Dope Humor of...
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Plot Points and Party People [ft. Nia Peeples]
In this episode of Thirty Pop, Luke hops on a call with decades-spanning pop culture icon Nia Peeples to look back at the premiere of The Party Machine with Nia Peeples. They discuss her relationship with Janet Jackson, with celebrity, and ultimately with herself. Stream this week's Thirty Pop...
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[Answering Machine] Charles's 90210 Connection
Luke's most recent addition to the Thirty Pop rotating cast of co-hosts, Charles Coats, shares a little 90210 memory from his childhood in California. Stream this week's Thirty Pop Mixtape Playlist: Apple Music | Spotify MERCH Check out our store on TeePublic.com for more retro pop culture...
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French for 'Incompetent' [ft. Angela Goethals]
In the first episode of Season 3, Luke looks back on all the retro goodness from this week in 1991, and sits down with actress Angela Goethals to talk about her experience playing the role of Linnie McCallister in Home Alone! Click here to see all of Wayne Gretsky's amazing career…
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1990: Year In Review [ft. Charles Coats]
In the final episode of Season 2, Luke recaps the entire year of pop culture headlines and chart toppers, then is joined by his new friend and neighbor-in-law, voiceover artist Charles "The Voice" Coats, to look back at the best (and worst) movies from 1990! Click here to see the Billboard 1990...
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Big Cop, Big Flop, and Another Big Brother [ft. Devin Ratray]
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…
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Gothic Romance, Toilet Paper and Water [ft. Michael Maronna]
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…
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Ear Worms, Chipmunks, and a Little Jerk [ft. Gerry Bamman]
In this episode Luke looks back at the finale of Alvin and the Chipmunks, the continued momentum of country star George Strait, and sits down with the one and only Gerry Bamman to talk about his role as Uncle Frank in Home Alone. Stevie B - Because I Love You (The Postman Song) Whitney Houston -...
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Thirty pop is a weekly peek back at the music, movies, sports, fashion, politics and news from 30 years ago, hosted Luke Brawner, and featuring a rotating cast of special guests and the occasional early 90s celeb!
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