Podcast
Thirty, Nerdy, & Thriving
Hosted by Hayley the Brave · EN
Hayley the Brave, cosplayer, fangirl, and proud TV addict, brings you fandom and pop culture content from The Valley of the Sun.
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Gone Too Soon: Thirty, Nerdy, & Thriving
Jan 21, 202200:21:48Tap to summarizeIt's raw, it's real, and maybe even a little pretentious. It's the final episode. Thank you for listening. Until next time.
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You Should be Listening to Grayscale
Oct 6, 202100:29:47Tap to summarizeLook. 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
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Cosplayer Spotlight: GH Cosplay
Aug 8, 202101:03:05Tap to summarizeBig 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
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You Should be Listening to The Rocket Summer
Jun 14, 202100:36:56Tap to summarizeBryce 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 FacebookCheck out Bryce's music at www.therocketsummer.com.Follow Hayley on Twitter: twitter.com/thirtynerdypodCheck out the Pop Culture Junkie podcast: popculturejunkie.com/listen.
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Summer 80s Movie Watch List (with 80s Movie Montage)
Jun 7, 202101:15:45Tap to summarizeTo 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!
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Cosplayer Spotlight: Chris Elliott (Mandalorian Mercs)
May 31, 202100:49:45Tap to summarizeOn 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=enFollow Hayley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thirtynerdypodReview the podcast via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thirty-nerdy-thriving/id1522630581Hear more from Hayley on the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast: http://popculturejunkie.com/listen/
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Gone Too Soon: Wrecked
May 24, 202100:25:31Tap to summarizeIn 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/thirtynerdypodSupport the podcast on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythrivingMusic courtesy of Joseph McDade. Show artwork provided by Shot at the Night Photography.
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GEEKING OUT about PARENTING (with Shannon Parola from The Game of Nerds)
May 17, 202101:09:54Tap to summarizePerfectly 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/listenEnter Hayley's 1k Giveaway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/
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#TBT: Remember Moulin Rouge?
May 3, 202100:57:00Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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Cosplayer Spotlight: PhxStallion
Apr 26, 202100:43:28Tap to summarizeYou 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=1Follow Hayley on Instagram: instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving& Twitter: twitter.com/thirtynerdypodCheck out the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast: www.popculturejunkie.com
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