Thirty Pop
Thirty Pop
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!
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!"
Jan 4, 2022
8 min
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,
Nov 23, 2021
26 min
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.
Nov 16, 2021
21 min
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!
Nov 9, 2021
18 min
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).
Nov 2, 2021
16 min
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.
Oct 26, 2021
22 min
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.
Oct 19, 2021
20 min
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.
Sep 7, 2021
25 min
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!
Aug 24, 2021
29 min
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!
Aug 10, 2021
19 min
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