Thirty, Nerdy, & Thriving

Gone Too Soon: Thirty, Nerdy, & Thriving

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

You Should be Listening to Grayscale

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

Cosplayer Spotlight: GH Cosplay

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/ [https://ghcosplay.com/] Follow Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gh_cosplay/ [https://www.instagram.com/gh_cosplay/] Listen to Hayley on the Pop Culture Junkie podcast at https://popculturejunkie.com/ [https://popculturejunkie.com/] Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/ [https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/] Support Hayley's Geeky Endeavors at: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving [https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving]

You Should be Listening to The Rocket Summer

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 [http://www.therocketsummer.com]. Follow Hayley on Twitter: twitter.com/thirtynerdypod Check out the Pop Culture Junkie podcast: popculturejunkie.com/listen.

Summer 80s Movie Watch List (with 80s Movie Montage)

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!