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A pop culture time machine! Each episode covers that very week from 30 years ago, 20 years ago and 10 years ago, which means each show is loaded with forgotten movies, timeless TV episodes and songs best left to the past. Come remember with us!

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    The Thirty Twenty Ten podcast is a delightful journey through pop culture history, exploring the events and trends that shaped our lives from 30, 20, and 10 years ago. Hosted by Chris, Sara, and Diana, this podcast offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane while also providing insightful commentary and analysis. Each week, the hosts discuss movies, TV shows, music, and games from the past, offering their opinions and sharing interesting tidbits of information. It's an entertaining and informative podcast that will make you feel both old and grateful for the memories.

    One of the best aspects of The Thirty Twenty Ten podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. Chris, Sara, and Diana have a great dynamic that makes listening to their conversations feel like having a discussion with friends. Their banter is lighthearted and witty, creating a fun atmosphere throughout each episode. Additionally, their passion for pop culture shines through in their discussions as they share personal anecdotes and observations about the topics at hand. It's evident that they genuinely love what they do and it makes the podcast enjoyable to listen to.

    Another strength of this podcast is its thoroughness in covering various aspects of pop culture history. From iconic movies to memorable TV shows to popular songs of the past decades, The Thirty Twenty Ten leaves no stone unturned when it comes to exploring important cultural moments. The hosts do their homework by researching each topic beforehand so they can provide insightful commentary on why certain events were significant or how they impacted society at the time. This attention to detail adds depth to the podcast and enhances the overall listening experience.

    While there are many positives to The Thirty Twenty Ten podcast, one potential downside could be its focus on nostalgia. This podcast is primarily geared towards those who enjoy revisiting past pop culture moments or reminiscing about their own experiences during those times. If you're not particularly interested in looking back or have no attachment to these retro topics, you may not find this podcast as engaging. However, for those who appreciate nostalgia and enjoy reflecting on the past, The Thirty Twenty Ten is a must-listen.

    In conclusion, The Thirty Twenty Ten podcast is a fantastic trip through pop culture history that offers both entertainment and enlightenment. Chris, Sara, and Diana are knowledgeable hosts who bring their unique perspectives to each episode, creating an enjoyable listening experience for fans of nostalgia and cultural analysis. Whether you're a fan of movies, TV shows, music, or games from the past few decades or simply enjoy reminiscing about the good old days, this podcast is definitely worth checking out.



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    Kevin Kline Frenches Meg Ryan, Legolas Gets Heavely and Reese Witherspoon is in Hot Pursuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 105:03


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    Sandra Bullock Awakens, Kung Fu Hustles and Age of Blake Lively

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    April 18-24: Leo plays basketball, David Caruso gets the kiss of death, Sandra Bullock becomes a star, Psychonauts go forth, Father Ted deserves better than its creator, there's a new pope (again), Nicole Kidman interprets, the Enterprise has a goatee, everyone's mad at Turkey, Michael Scott dribbles and domestic terrorists are jerks. All that and more from 30, 20 and 10 years ago this week.

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    A Goofy Movie, Bad Boys, Ex Machina: Thirty Twenty Ten - Apr 4-10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 183:46


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    Tommy Boy, Sin City, Furious 7: Thirty Twenty Ten - Mar 28-Apr3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 175:24


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    Major Payne, The Office, Get Hard: Thirty Twenty Ten Mar 21-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 168:10


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    Candyman 2, The Ring Two and Divergent 2: Thirty Twenty Two - Mar14-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 138:58


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    March 7-13: That movie you watched in 2020, Siskel and Ebert give The Critic thumbs down, Wonder Shozen confuses kids, one of the best episodes of ER, Bruce Willis and Liam Neeson are adequate, Adam Sandler and his stupid shoes, the forgotten live-action Disney and slow horror. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago!

    Get Shorty 2 (official), Short Circuit 3 (unofficial) and Kimmy Schmidt premieres: Thirty Twenty Ten - Feb 28-March 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 164:54


    Jay Sherman comes to Springfield, Netflix's best comedy debuts, Chappie drops the ball, John Travolta is so cool he's cold, a wonderfully enjoyable Stephen King adaptation, and Vin Diesel makes his requisite kids family film.  Support us: https://www.patreon.com/c/lasertime  

    Avatar, Madea, and the end of Parks and Rec: Thirty Twenty Ten - Feb21-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 132:01


    The other famous Avatar, Frasier's retcon, Tyler Perry makes it happen, one of the best made-for-TV movies ever made, Wes Craven's most Cursed movie, and the Pawnee Parks Dept wraps it up! https://www.patreon.com/c/lasertime  

    Brady Bunch Movie, Constantine, the Dawn of YouTube: Thirty Twenty Ten - Feb14-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 189:26


    Adult Swim's longest running show, a very meta Brady movie, Keanu Reeves forgotten superhero movie, and Cartoon Network's wonderful public pilot program! All that and more 30, 20 and 10 years ago! https://www.patreon.com/c/lasertime

    Billy Madison, Hitch, Fifty Shades of Grey: Thirty Twenty Ten - Feb 7-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 172:09


    Will Smith get's Hitched, Breaking Saul, Dawn of the Sandman, sexy sex on the bigscreen, Sam Raimi's forgotten western, the best comic book movie with no comic book and MOAR POOH! All that and more, this week 30, 20, and 10 years ago.  https://www.patreon.com/c/lasertime  

    Spongebob, Rwanda, Jupiter (they're all ascending): Thirty Twenty Ten - Jan 31-Feb 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 153:19


    Happy Groundhog Day! You don't get the movie, but Hollywood tackles genocide, Spongebob sells out, Bart sees a comet, and the Wachowskis tackle Jupiter! All that and more this week 30, 20, and 10 years ago!  https://www.patreon.com/c/lasertime  

    Before Sunrise, Million Dollar Baby, Highlander 3: Thirty Twenty Ten - Jan 24-30

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 99:42


    The Before trilogy begins and Highlander's trilogy concludes, Robert De Niro does something different, say goodbye to SNICK, and Clint Eastwood's very costly baby.  https://www.patreon.com/c/lasertime

    Rumble in the Bronx, Assault on Precinct 13, Mortdecai: Thirty Twenty Ten - Jan 17-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 162:38


    Lucasfilm's final fumble, Jackie Chan conquers the West, a culty Gen X classic, one last massive morsel of Venture Bros for the year(s), and Johnny Depp is trying too hard. All that an more on our journey back 30, 20, and 10 years ago! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/lasertime  

    Paddington, Elektra, Tales from the Crypt: The Movie: Thirty Twenty Ten - Jan 10-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 163:02


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    Shallow Grave, Taken 3, Selma: Thirty Twenty Ten - Jan 3-9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 174:24


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 167:32


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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 143:38


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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 179:55


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    Nightcrawler, Ray, Saw, Stargate: Thirty Twenty Ten - Oct 25-31

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 168:46


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    Clerks, John Wick, The Grudge: Thirty Twenty Ten - Oct 18-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 199:19


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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 201:29


    Two of the BEST MOVIES OF ALL-TIME, screwing puppets, and the best WW2 movie of the 21st century?! https://www.patreon.com/lasertime

    Ed Wood, Friday Night Lights, Whiplash: Thirty Twenty Ten - Oct 4-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 217:28


    The greatest movie ever about making movies, Sonic meets Knuckles, rush vs drag, TV's greatest Flash, and more.  https://www.patreon.com/lasertime

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 159:46


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 147:12


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 134:32


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 157:42


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 154:51


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    Aug. 2-8: Harrison Ford's in danger, Ang Lee makes us hungry, Alfalfa sings, Dave Matthews craps on Chicago, horror on the open water, The Venture Brothers begin, Sharknado minus sharks, and we spend five nights at Freddy's. All that and more, this week 30, 20, and 10 years ago.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 164:21


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 180:27


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    True Lies, Sex Tape, I Robot: Thirty Twenty Ten - Jul 12-18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 165:39


    James Cameron's James Bond, Will Smith Adapts Asimov, Cameron Diaz's Sex Tape and more.  Patreon.com/LaserTime

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 176:48


    This episode is like a box of chocolates! Two sci-fi classics, one comedy masterpiece, and one Oscar Winner for Best Picture. All that and more, coming in hot from 30, 20, and 10 years ago!

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