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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/support

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/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

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 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

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 episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

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. Show artwork provided by Shot at the Night Photography. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

The episode in the which I defend WW84 against its haters and explore all the wonderful Westview oddities in WandaVision. I've been holding on to all of my hot takes on Wonder Woman 1984 & have been counting down the days until the release of WandaVision so - as your resident authoritative geek, I thought I'd share everything going through my mind about the latest from the DCEU and MCU. It's a good day to be a geek! Music courtesy of Joseph McDade. Support the podcast on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

Like Din Djarin, I know many of my fellow cosplayers love to get a paycheck and immediately turn around and spend that hard earned money on some brand new armor! In 2020, with the absence of conventions and a lot of spare time on our hands in lockdown, many cosplayers saw it as an opportunity to finally put together those game changing cosplays they had always wanted to create. I, for one, was inspired and thrilled to see so many of my fellow creatives giving it their all last year, and I wanted to take some time to shout out some of my favorites, the ones I stalk online - people I think you should be following and supporting this coming year. Thank you to all who take the time to listen! Instagram handles of Cosplayers listed in the episode: @thirtynerdythriving @captain_rossmerica @ace_crowgrayson @perpetualmidnightcosplay @tigrisness @cosplay.tom @deathtakesprecedence @mariachitimelord @brownelegz @jencosplayingaround @jjstingraycosplay @azdeadpool @converse_ninja @nikkysic_cosplay @cosplay4christ @phxstallion @az_weapon.x23 @ricklegendary1 @xandra_things @ready_season_one @co.opcosplay @thejinxcosplay @turbo_time_cosplay Find Hayley on Facebook at facebook.com/thirtynerdythriving. Music courtesy of JosephMcDade.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

In Loving Memory of Forever (ABC): 2014-2015. It was a simpler time back then, a time when one could simply watch a fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, procedural without threat of pandemic or quarantines. Feeling nostalgic? Me too. Join me on this week's episode as we review Ioan Gruffudd's undervalued crime drama and I share my hopes and dreams for the coming year. Music courtesy of Joseph McDade. Artwork provided by Shot at the Night Photography. Support the podcast on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thirtynerdythriving Follow Hayley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirtynerdythriving/ Pop Culture Junkie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

Well kids, it's the last episode of the year. We've made it this far -- so what's one more episode? Join me as I talk about my favorite content from this year, and give you the greatest Christmas present of all ... my presence. Seriously though, thanks for listening everyone. This has been a fun little project and I'm happy to have you on the journey with me. Wishing you a blessed holiday season & a wonderful new year. See you in 2020! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

This week's episode is dedicated to the unsung heroes of Christmas movies. We're not talking about Elf or A Christmas Story, but some fringe classics that you're probably not watching, but will definitely want to add to your holiday rotation this year. So grab your candy canes and hot cocoa, throw on your ugliest sweater, and click "add to cart" because it's Christmas time, nerds! Let's get festive! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

D'oh! Time Out! Narf! This one's for my fellow 90s kids. Escape the anxiety of the present by reveling in the nostalgic glory of 90s comedy television, and join me as I talk about some of the best new shows to come out of the reboot revolution. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

Carry On, Wayward Fans! Join me and Supernatural Superfan Bonnie J as we dive in to 15 years of the SPN Family. We talk favorite memories of the series, the lasting legacy of the Winchesters, and the cultural impact of the longest running sci-fi show in the US. Team Free Will Forever. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

In loving memory of Emergence (ABC): September 2019-January 2020. Listen as I reflect about yet ANOTHER great show axed in its prime by the powers that be at ABC. I talk character, plot, & the agony of losing another great story. Plus, I attempt to pronounce Owain Yeoman and Enver Gjokaj correctly. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

Long before the days of cosplay and podcasts, I was an aspiring singer-songwriter playing in coffee shops and pizza joints. For this Throwback Thursday, I give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at my 2009 EP "Better Late Than Never." Join me as I go track by track, sharing my thought process behind each song, and hopefully offering a welcome acoustic-pop-flavored distraction during this difficult week and year. If this isn't self-serving, I don't know what is. But I hope you enjoy it all the same. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

Boo! Christine from Friends Do Fandoms joins me on a special edition of the podcast this week to chat Halloween memories, favorite candy, & three classic films you must watch this spooky season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

I have the privilege this week of interviewing David, a talented photographer who specializes in scenic photography, automotive art, and an eye for urban decay. He shares his insights about how he came to fall in love with the art, find his own style, and how he continues to find joy in the hobby. Plus, he offers some advice for aspiring photographers and discusses his goals for the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

In loving memory of Stumptown (ABC): September 2019 - February 2020. The suckage of 2020 just keeps on givin' as the fresh cancellation of ABC's "Stumptown" still burns in our hearts and minds. So saddle up friends and fans as I explain why ST was the best show you *probably* never watched, why ABC is the worst television network of all time, and how you can join me in the fight to #SaveStumptown. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

Join me and my special guests, Eric & Clifton (lead singer of Mimelight), as we discuss our favorite concert memories, the current and future state of the live music industry, and what artists we've been getting into over quarantine. This one's for the music lovers. Rock on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

On this week's edition of The Watch List, I'm going LOCAL! Join me as I celebrate three great things happening right here in Arizona & detail how you can enjoy & support no matter where you are. Here's to you, Valley of the Sun! Go Cardinals! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

This week brings a change of pace to the podcast, as I share a bit of creative writing with you. This episode is all about my love of Comic Con and convention culture. I share a dramatic retelling of my first con experience and how it forever changed my life. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

In loving memory of Drunk History (Comedy Central): July 2013 - August 2019. With the sting of the cancellation still fresh in our hearts and minds, my dear friend Bonnie & I commiserate via Zoom about the loss of the brilliant, unique, & educational "Drunk History"... Misery loves company - so join us as we mourn the loss & give thanks for the memories. This one's for you, Derek Waters! Cheers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

A socially distant visit with my special guest this week: Ashlee G -- my bestie, teaching pal, & soul sister. Things get really raw around here as we dive into our deep dark past and reveal the truth, once and for all, about our abiding love for the one and only CLAY AIKEN. That's right - Claymate 13 and Claymate 1/2 tell it like it is in this exclusive expose, as we cover what it was like to watch our main man come in #2 and never fully recognize the extent of our fandom. It's a tale of heartbreak and woe, t-shirt tugs and joyful noise. But mostly, it's a tale of friendship. Only ... on THIRTY, NERDY, & THRIVING! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

I get by with a little help from my friends on this week's episode as we pause to reflect on the career and legacy of the one and only Chadwick Boseman. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

This edition of The Watch List is dedicated to frivolous spending on geeky goods, surprisingly jamming out to Aaron Burr, sir, and laughing myself silly with Sal & Murr, sir. (See what I did there?) Shopping, show tunes, or shameless comedy - whatever you're looking for, I've got you covered. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

Welcome back, fellow nerds! On this episode of Thirty Nerdy & Thriving, I review the 3 C's of cosplay, share some tips about budget-friendly costuming, & offer some advice to anyone thinking of taking up the hobby for the first time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

In loving memory of Warehouse 13 (Syfy): July 2009 - May 2014. Join me as I reminisce about one of Syfy's flagship shows, Warehouse 13, & discuss what I miss the most about the fun & heartfelt show. Plus, be sure to listen all the way to the end for a surprise appearance by a special guest! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

I KNOW some of you were just as fanatic about the soap opera "Passions" as I was, right? I couldn't have been the only preteen obsessed with Sheridan and Luis. On this week's episode, I share funny memories about my obsession with "Passions" and say the word "stereotypical" way too many times. Spend your Throwback Thursday laughing along with me and reminiscing about the days before TiVo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

Today's episode is all about what I am obsessed with this week! This edition of The Watch List covers my love of food, fine music, and fantastic television. It doesn't get much better than this. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

All 2020 conventions have been cancelled due to Covid. But a pandemic can't stop us from dreaming about what could have been. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

In loving memory of Pushing Daisies (ABC): October 2007 - June 2009. Welcome to the Pie-Hole, Ned Heads! Join me as I reminisce about an incredible show cut down in its prime, Pushing Daisies. I talk about what made it great, why it was cancelled, and what the future holds for the beloved series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

Get to know me, Hayley the Brave, & figure out what (if any) worthwhile topics I will be covering in this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirtynerdythriving/message

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