It's raw, it's real, and maybe even a little pretentious. It's the final episode.

Thank you for listening.

Until next time.

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

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

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.

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!

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/

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.

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/

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.

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

Something fun about my podcast is that I've got two dogs running around and no soundproofing to be had. So join me on this week's episode as my dogs bark joyously in the background, and I introduce you to an artist you need to know -- Ekoh. Ekoh is a rap/hip-hop artist from Las Vegas, NV who raps about meaningful content like mental health and addiction. His music is also packed with geek and pop-culture references, and his lyricism and vocal ability truly set him apart from other artists in his genre. As an independent artist, he works extremely hard to continue putting out incredible content for his fans, and this week I show my appreciation for his hustle by taking some time counting down my Top 10 Favorite Ekoh tracks for you, sharing what they mean to me and why I think you should give them a listen.



--

Support the podcast on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving

Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/

Listen to Ekoh on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lC7N2Mm9i92KSfW4opawO

Episode image credit: ekohmusic.net

Music courtesy of Joseph McDade.

Cover art courtesy of Baby Goose Art.

Thirty, Nerdy, & Thriving is BACK & better than ever! Eric the Red joins me on this week's episode as we do a deep dive into all things Law & Order: SVU and Organized Crime. Whether you're a casual viewer, a die-hard, or you've never seen the show and want to know what all the fuss is about, this episode is for you. We talk about the reunion of the century, the electric chemistry of Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni, and answer the question 22 years in the making: Will they, or won't they? Bensler shippers, rejoice! This is our year.

--

Support the podcast on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving

Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/

Music courtesy of Joseph McDade.

Cover art courtesy of Baby Goose Art.

What do you do if you want to participate in the #ShePropChallenge but you're too lazy to carefully curate your social media posts? Record a podcast episode about it instead! Listen to this unedited interview with myself about my cosplay journey, as I share my challenges and inspirations, as well as my dreams and goals for the future.

Help me fund my future cosplays by donating to my Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/

Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thirtynerdypod

Can't get enough of me? Listen to the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast! https://popculturejunkie.com/listen/

Follow SheProp on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheprop/

What do you do when a pandemic forces you to completely rethink your life and everything in it? You dive head first into self-help and learn all about The Enneagram! Emily Plack from Self Sync Coaching joins me on this week's episode as we geek out about the personality typing system that can help you in your personal and professional life. Since I'm a total enneagram noob, she answers all of my questions and gives us a crash course about how you can level up your life through self-exploration. What happens when a 3 and a 7 chat about life for an hour? Listen to this episode and you'll find out!

Follow Emily on Instagram: @selfsynccoaching

Contact Emily about Coaching: https://www.selfsynccoaching.com/

Follow Hayley on Instagram: @thirtynerdythriving

Check out Hayley on the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728

In Loving Memory of Heat Vision & Jack (FOX): The cult-classic 1999 pilot never ordered to series. This epic sci-fi thriller spoof was directed by Ben Stiller, and starred Jack Black, Owen Wilson, & Ron Silver. It was created by Dan Harmon, the mind behind another cult show, Community, and was something ahead of its time - or, in other words, beyond the network's capacity for marketing. A show that would thrive on Adult Swim today, Heat Vision & Jack died before ever reaching the air. All we have of the Knight Rider knock off is one 30-minute episode with the most expensive soundtrack of all time, and special effects only a mother could love. Thanks to the charity table reading of the pilot that took place during quarantine, the show is more popular than ever, and today's episode briefly recaps exactly what made it so great.

.

.

.

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.

Well, shave my poodle! This month's edition of Throwback Thursday is a love letter to the wonderfully weird world of Stuckeyville, and my favorite comedy drama of all time, NBC's Ed. Ed ran from 2000-2004 and chronicled the life of Edward J. Stevens, a New York City lawyer who moves back to his hometown, buys the local bowling alley, and tries to win the heart of his high school crush. It starred Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, and my guest on the podcast today, Michael Genadry, who played Mark Vanacore, the sidekick to Justin Long's Warren Cheswick, on all four seasons of the show. Join us as he shares his journey getting into acting, behind the scenes stories, memories from the set, and answers the 17 year long question -- will we EVER get to see Ed on DVD or streaming? Ten bucks if ... well, you know. Enjoy!



Help Hayley fund her podcasting endeavors: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving

Follow Michael on Twitter & Facebook:

https://twitter.com/michaelgenadry

https://www.facebook.com/michaelgenadry/

Be friends with Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/

Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thirtynerdypod

Cover art provided by Shot at the Night Photography.
Music courtesy of Joseph McDade.

This week's episode is a quick bite, easy to digest and satisfying as ever. I discuss what I've been watching lately and do my best to convince you to check it out as well. Plus, I vent about anyone doubting Kaley Cuoco and explain why I think the critics got it wrong about Owen Wilson's latest. Check it out - and don't forget to hit that "follow" or "subscribe" button to hear more of the podcast each week!

Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/

Get podcast updates via Twitter: https://twitter.com/thirtynerdypod

Support the podcast on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving

Music courtesy of Joseph McDade.

Podcast art courtesy of Shot at the Night Photography.

Whether you're already obsessed with all things fitness or you've never done a squat in your life, if you are interested in the world of health & fitness, this episode is for you. Jason from HeroPhysiques joins me on this special episode where we do a deep dive into everything from calories to macros, bodybuilding and reverse-dieting, and how to approach working out in a pandemic. We even discuss the psychological aspects of diet & exercise, and how to address things such as body shaming, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders. Plus, we talk about how us self-proclaimed geeks got into the world of fitness, and how to overcome fear when stepping into the gym for the first time. If you're anything like me & looking for some motivation to get up and get moving, this episode is for you!

Check out HeroPhysiques on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/herophysiques

Help Hayley fund her podcast through the back half of 2020: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving

Follow Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herophysiques/

Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/

Cover art provided by Shot at the Night Photography.
Music courtesy of Joseph McDade.

In Loving Memory of Firefly (FOX): 2002-2003. Calling all Browncoats! You already know that you can't stop the signal! You asked for it, & you got it. Tyler from Nerd of All Trades Podcast joins me on this week's episode as we take a DEEP dive into all things Firefly & Serenity. We talk about the cast, the crew, the fandom, as well as answer the age old question -- to reboot, or not to reboot? We fancast the hypothetical revival and share some of the other Firefly-related projects we've enjoyed over the years. I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, you'll enjoy this one.

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

Listen to Nerd of All Trades Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nerd-of-all-trades/id1521758135

Music courtesy of Joseph McDade.

how artwork provided by Shot at the Night Photography.

It's fall of 2001. You're putting on your Dickies & your Osiris D3 skate shoes, and your spiky studded belt with your LED buckle as you scarf down a Pop Tart before heading to school. You're about to head out the door when you remember to set your VCR to record your new favorite show... ALIAS. On this month's installment of Throwback Thursday, I give you a glimpse into my life as a high school freshman, diving into the first fandom I ever discovered on my own, and I skim the surface of my thoughts surrounding JJ Abrams's iconic show. Who was Milo Rambaldi? What was with #47? And will we EVER get the reunion we deserve? Plus, hear me gush about my love for Jennifer Garner (the namesake of my podcast) & Michael Vartan, and make a desperate plea to the entire cast to talk with me about their favorite sandwiches. (I bet Kevin Weisman likes grilled cheese.) Enjoy!
Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/
Support the Podcast on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving
Alias T.A.T.U Music Video: https://youtu.be/7ceXErwBX_E Music courtesy of Joseph McDade.