21 JAN 2022 · It's raw, it's real, and maybe even a little pretentious. It's the final episode. Thank you for listening. Until next time.

6 OCT 2021 · Look. It's been an ugly year and a half. The only positive thing to come out of this time for so many of us has been the music put out by brave creatives, channeling our emotions into song and connecting us in a time when we need connection more than ever. Grayscale is one of those artists. With the release of their latest album, Umbra, they've managed to take pop punk in a whole new direction, avoiding capitalizing off of the rise of a formulaic genre and instead taking it into new territory. Their raw and honest lyrics, often dark, sometimes hopeful, soar over the top of their impressive musicality. If you're not yet listening to Grayscale, you should be. Enjoy. Learn more at grayscalepa.com and of course check me out on the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast at popculturejunkie.com

8 AUG 2021 · Big news coming your way out of the Thirty, Nerdy, Thriving podcast. Plus a fantastic interview with Greg, a fellow Arizona cosplayer. We chat cosplay, Star Wars, conventions, and the thread that holds all of us geeks together -- social anxiety. Check out Greg's website: https://ghcosplay.com/ Follow Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gh_cosplay/ Listen to Hayley on the Pop Culture Junkie podcast at https://popculturejunkie.com/ Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/ Support Hayley's Geeky Endeavors at: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving

14 JUN 2021 · Bryce Avary, aka The Rocket Summer, wrote, recorded, and produced his first full length album Calendar Days in 2003, at the age of 20. Since then, he has released six additional full length albums, as well as numerous EPs, B-sides, and singles. For any fan of pop-punk or pop-rock, The Rocket Summer is a must-listen. Avary's music is melodic, powerful, catchy, and full of metaphors about faith, love, and the beauty to be found in life's struggles. Even Harry Styles is a fan of The Rocket Summer, so clearly you should be too! On this episode, I take you album by album, sharing my favorite songs and explaining what they mean and why I think they deserve your attention. Rock on, friends. Cover Photo Cred: The Rocket Summer Facebook Check out Bryce's music at www.therocketsummer.com. Follow Hayley on Twitter: twitter.com/thirtynerdypod Check out the Pop Culture Junkie podcast: popculturejunkie.com/listen.

7 JUN 2021 · To know Anna and Derek is to love Anna and Derek, and this week on the podcast I am joined by the two fabulous hosts of the 80s Movie Montage Podcast as we chat about the best 80s Summer Flicks to help you beat the heat and enjoy a throwback to the greatest decade in cinema. Movies covered include One Crazy Summer, Say Anything, The Goonies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Dirty Dancing, Caddyshack, and Bull Durham. So whether you're lounging by the pool or embarking on a road trip, this is the perfect episode to kickstart your summer! Follow Hayley on Instagram! Follow Hayley on Twitter! Listen to the 80s Movie Montage Podcast. Support the podcast on Ko-Fi!

31 MAY 2021 · On this week's episode of the podcast, I got the chance to sit down with Chris Elliott, a Star Wars super fan who was a member of the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club for ten years. We chat all things Star Wars, and he shares his experience being a part of the club, as well as advice for those considering joining. Plus, we dive into what he's been up to since retiring as a cosplayer and which future Star Wars content we're looking forward to the most. This is the way. Contact Chris via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eleven10garage/ Learn more about Eleven 10 Garage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleven10garage/?hl=en Follow Hayley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thirtynerdypod Review the podcast via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thirty-nerdy-thriving/id1522630581 Hear more from Hayley on the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast: http://popculturejunkie.com/listen/

24 MAY 2021 · In Loving Memory of Wrecked (TBS): 2016-2018. This three-season series canceled in its prime details the life and times of a group of complete strangers, stranded on a deserted island after surviving a plane crash. Sound like Lost? That's because it is a directly parody of the hit drama, spoofing all of the bizarre happenings in an absolutely hilarious way. The ensemble cast shines as each new season takes the story in a different direction, leaving viewers wanting more. This underrated comedy saw a dip in ratings due to its release on cable TV, but it was made for streaming. You can watch all the episodes right now on HBO Max, and listen to this episode to learn everything you need to know before binging! . . . Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/ Follow Hayley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thirtynerdypod Support the podcast on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving Music courtesy of Joseph McDade. Show artwork provided by Shot at the Night Photography.

17 MAY 2021 · Perfectly sandwiched between Mother's Day and Father's Day, this episode tackles all things parenthood. Shannon Parola joins me on the podcast this week as we chat all things geek parenting. Shannon runs the amazing geek and fandom website The Game of Nerds as well as her family blog, The VIParolaz. She's a career nanny and childcare coach and brings her insight to the podcast as we talk about everything from growing up geek to fears and anxieties about parenting in 2021. What to expect when you're expecting? The unexpected! This is a casual conversation for all the parents, aspiring parents, or parental figures out there looking to be a positive role model for the upcoming generations. May the force be with you, parents! & may you enjoy this week's episode just for you! Check out The Game of Nerds podcast: https://thegameofnerds.com/category/podcast/ Follow Shannon on VIParolaz: https://www.theviparolaz.com/ Listen to the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast: http://popculturejunkie.com/listen Enter Hayley's 1k Giveaway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/

3 MAY 2021 · The episode in the which we sing songs and try to avoid cease & desists. Bonnie the Great is back on the pod for this SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR episode as we take a deep dive into all things Moulin Rouge. We discuss our love of Ewan McGregor, share easter eggs and behind-the-scenes stories from the film, and chat about Baz Luhrmann's extensive contributions to pop culture and our own personal love affair with his work. My gift is my pod, and this one's for you. Follow Hayley on Instagram here. Link up with Hayley via Twitter. Hear more of Hayley on the Pop Culture Junkie podcast.

26 APR 2021 · You may know him as @PhxStallion, but get to know the man behind the mask, Eduardo Traslaviña, on this week's episode. Eduardo is a Phoenix, AZ native. His favorite color is red, he's a Gemini, and his main cosplay characters are Scarlet Spider Man and Red Hood. In this interview, we discuss all things cosplay, and chat about the local cosplay community here in Arizona. We share what cosplay means to us, how we got into it, and what we're looking forward to for the rest of 2021. If you're interested in cosplay, or in geek/nerd culture, you don't want to miss this one. Follow Eduardo on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phxstallion?source=h5_m&_r=1 Follow Hayley on Instagram: instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving & Twitter: twitter.com/thirtynerdypod Check out the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast: www.popculturejunkie.com