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This Is Rad!The Last RadFor our final transmission Kyle Clark, Matthew Burnside, Laura Knight, and Adam Crosse (and Frank on the phone at one point!) are joined by former guests: Kasey Clark John Ungaro Robert Ahn Rivers Langley Brent Schmidt Kate Gaffney Sam Harter Seth Pomeroy Joe Kaye Aldrin Cornejo Casey Moran Adam Crosse Emily Kirk and Carter Glasscock For a final evening of revelry and radness....
2025-07-026h 28This Is Rad!Bodily Fluids, Smoking, and The Meg 2The Mean Boys (Keith Carey (@keithtellsjokes), Tom Goss (@tomgosscomedy), and Connor McSpadden (@connormcspadden)) have reunited to see Kyle and Matthew off to the land of ended podcasts. A land that exists deep in the Mariana Trench. The same home where the great sea beast The Meg resides. Plus, we discuss “forbidden episodes”, sexual vaping, Matthew is treated with love and respect. Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to www.kyleclarkcomed.bandcamp.com and pay...
2025-06-183h 20This Is Rad!One More MarvelKyle and Matthew are joined one more time by one of our longest running regular guests Jeremy Scippio (@jeremycomedy). We have enjoyed being the mouthpiece for Jeremy's takes on the comic book world and our final episode does not disappoint. The boys look the MCU's place in 2025. A little worse for wear but in an interesting place. We'll give you that take in the episode notes because mostly Kyle and Jeremy fight about some dumb stuff about Spider-Man. Like, Jeremy takes a call, we come back, like 30 minutes goes by and then they get into it again. Don't worry...
2025-06-112h 22This Is Rad!Mass Effect Episode CodaKyle and Matthew sit down for an after the episode intro. Don't think to hard about it. Matthew reviews he and Laura's recent trip to the Just Like Heaven festival. Laura finally got to see Rilo Kiley live! Vampire Weekend did a suite of super lame covers. This leads to chatting about watching bands phone a set it in. Kyle's almost done with the second issue of Huzzah! and has been watching a lot of vintage cartoons. Plus, life advice from Matt: Start a band, quit your podcast Weekly Rads: Kyle – The...
2025-05-171h 40This Is Rad!The Venture BrosThis week Kyle, Matthew, and Laura are joined by Adam Murray for an episode over half a decade in the making as we discuss the classic Adult Swim series The Venture Bros. Adam breaks down the production history and the dense lore of the series. Plus, we look back at our years podcasting with Adam and all the glorious boats! Weekly Rads: Kyle - Friendship (movie), Portal One (app) Burnside - Pride and Prejudice scene about potatoes audience losing their minds (moment) Adam - Netflix Jurassic Park cartoons (shows) ...
2025-05-072h 39This Is Rad!Jane AustenThis week, Laura Knight (@lmknightart, who is literally upstairs!) joined Kyle and Matthew for a chat about one of the greatest authors in the English language, Jane Austen. Laura has read Austen's body of work, and we have a pretty great chat about what makes Jane Austen's work still feel contemporary. They chat about the cinematic adaptations of her work, from period pieces to Clueless. Plus, remember the Clueless TV show? Weekly Rads: Kyle - Canyon Theater Club production of Cats (play) Matthew - Terminal Exposure (movie) La...
2025-04-302h 12This Is Rad!AudiobooksThe boys are joined by Carter Glascock (@carter_glascock) for a conversation about the world of audiobooks. It's no secret Kyle is a big fan. Even Burnside has completed a few. But the trio still have to answer the existential question of audiobooks: can I say I “read” the book? Weekly Rad: Kyle – Early Previews of Universal Epic Universe (them park) lonely island podcast new ep (podcast) Matthew – Secret Mall Apartment (movie) Coachella Performances by Beth Gibbens and Soft Play (festival stream) Carter – Val Kilmer Movies (movies) Mid-Era Rollins Band albums...
2025-04-162h 18This Is Rad!Growing Up Is DumbThis week the boyz are joined by Kasey Clark and Keith Carey for a chat about Growing Up Is Dumb, a music festival thrown by Lauren Records. They give a recap of the bands and also try to explain why this festival was neat. It's hard to explain here, give it a listen. They do an okay job. Plus, we open with a spirited conversation about the modern state of JRPGs and the recently announced “Switch 2”... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Sharpies (pen) Matthew – Battery Powered Blower (tool)
2025-04-091h 46This Is Rad!Leaving LAKyle and Matthew are joined, one again by comedian Virginia Jones. Virginia has recently left Los Angeles, her home for a decade for the fresh air and freaky vibes of Portland. We chat about the culture of creativity in Los Angeles. We chat about what someone seeks out of their own creative persuits and how your life can affect those perspective. They also quote a lot of Mitch Hedberg. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Eephus (movie) Balatro (game) Matthew – Lucky Charms Cereal Ice Cream from Salt and Straw (ice cream) Atomfall (video game)
2025-04-021h 47This Is Rad!Making ComicsThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by the always wonderful Malik McCrea to chat about making comics. Kyle has just finished the first full issue of Huzzah! and he and Malik chat about their creative process. For Phantom Force, Malik is writing as part of a creative team with an artist and editor while Kyle went solo with Huzzah!. Send us links to YOUR comics at @thisisradpodcast Weekly Rad: Kyle – Daredevil Season 2 (yeah the old Netflix one) (show) Matthew – Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mint Frosty (tasty treat) Malik – Invinci...
2025-03-191h 36This Is Rad!Kyle and Adam Go to the Movies! (Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX, 2025)This week on the show, Adam Crosse takes Kyle to the cinema for a special screening of the first four episodes of the new Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam: GquuuuuuX! Now, if you are thinking “How the hell do I say that title?” You don't have to do any further investigation than this episode... If you're thinking “What is this show about?” We also answer that. Plus, some good general anime and video game talk. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Talking to someone about Berzerk (think that happens in the episode) Check out Bu...
2025-03-131h 01This Is Rad!Dinks and PizzaThis week the guest bailed so Burnsid enad Kyle are chatting it up. They talk about the Oscars and about Conan. Kyle goes on a little too long about the politics in the city of Bluffington. Then Kyle asks Burnside about his all time favorite games, marvel rivals, and the new Tony Hawk remakes. And if you like graphics card talk, boy do we have an ending for you! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Anora winning best picture! (recent event) digital coloring (technique) Matthew – Conan at the Oscars (host) Tony Hawk 3+4 (game)
2025-03-051h 27This Is Rad!Physical MediaThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by the always wonderful Andy Iwancio for a conversation about collecting physical media. Be it books, music, movies, toys, memorabilia sometimes you just need something to chase. Andy chats about her strategy for collecting vinyl on the road. Kyle loves perusing a used book store. Burnside breaks down what made a DVD hard to say no to in a Wal Mart discount bin. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Shrinky Dinks (craft item) Matthew – Overwatch Update (The Real Overwatch 2) (game update) Andy – Vampire Survivor (game) ...
2025-02-261h 51This Is Rad!Matthew Goes to a Comedy GigMr. Matthew joins Kyle and fellow comedians Casey Moran (@caseymoran11) and Jaclyn Passaro (@joclynpassaro) on an enchanted journey to the city of Long Beach. Also, some extra stuff because that didn't pad out as much as we were hoping it would. Lotta fun stuff! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Q&A by Adrian Tomine (book) Matt – the acquisition of an Amd ryzen 7 98000 x3d at market suggested price (a bit of a steal) Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside Ge...
2025-01-221h 13This Is Rad!Burns and AllenThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by writer and comedian Stephanie Streisand (@stephstreis) for a whirlwind conversation about the early days American live comedy through the lens of two of it's biggest stars. Burns and Allen's career spans vaudeville, television, radio, and film. We chat about the way comedy has evolved with changes in popular media. Plus, Matthew tells about his football shaped eyes. Follow Stephanie @stephstreis for opportunists to take her online writing courses! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Better Man (movie) Matthew – Using this platform I told y...
2025-01-151h 18This Is Rad!Charming FilthThis week the boys are joined by comedian Kym Kral (@kymkral) for a chat about her recent album recording. Kym's album “Charming Filth” will be the first Radland Records release of 2025. Kym chats about putting the album together and the rollercoaster of emotions she's felt since the taping. Kym also shares some wild stories from her life and the crew reminisce about 00s era internet. Is it Rad? Are leftovers rad? Weekly Rad: Kyle – Y2K (movie) Matthew – Y2K (movie) Kym – Found (maybe rad...
2024-12-111h 41This Is Rad!DetroitersKyle and Matthew are joined by comedian Christine Little (@thextinelittle) to chat about one of TIR's favorite shows: Detroiters. Christine has had a big year, she recorded her first album “Mixed and Confused” and she got engaged. We discuss those exciting life events in-between quoting the show. Fun stuff. Here's hoping for a season 3! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Let 'Em In by Wings (song) Matthew – The Costco Pumpkin Cheesecake (cheesecake) Christine – Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel (song) Check out Burnside playi...
2024-12-041h 53This Is Rad!Return of the MattOkay, this week, we've got good news and bad news: The bad news, our guest had to bail last minute. The good news, Matthew Burnside is alive and podcasting! With the lack of guest we instead sit down and catch up with ol' Burnside to see what he's been up to. Plus, LM Knight is in da house. Weekly Rads: Matthew – Short short running shorts (clothing) Kyle – Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones (book) Laura – Agatha All Along (show) Check out Burnside playing video ga...
2024-11-271h 54This Is Rad!The Crow (1994)This week the boyz are joined by Dustin Meadows and Michelle Weiser to chat about the 1994 seminal goth masterpiece, The Crow. The movie exists in the shadow of a tragic back story and sometimes feels a little lost in modern genre cinema. A not so great remake this year was a bit of a bummer but as a positive, it has sent many folks back to watch the original. Both Kyle and Michelle share their discovery of the film later in life, while Dustin discusses has encounters with the movie on VHS as a teen. We also chat about...
2024-10-162h 22This Is Rad!90 Day FiancéThis week Kyle, Matthew, and Laura are joined by the hilarious Rachele Friedland (@rachelefriedland) to discuss the TLC relationship reality show “90 Day Fiance”. The crew learn the show is about green card marriages, which none of them guessed. They also discuss which Sex in the City lady they are. More Samantha's than you'd expect! Plus, podcaster sleep habits. Pre-Order her comedy album “Certified Delightful”! https://orcd.co/rachelefriedland Is it rad? Are baseball caps Rad? Weekly Rads: Kyle - Christine Little (comedian) a...
2024-10-021h 47This Is Rad!SandwichesKyle sit down with comedian Nicole Yates for a chat about the great things you can put between two pieces of bread. Nicole hails from the great city of Philadelphia and apparently they have strong opinions about sandwiches. What really makes for a good cheese steak? Can a meat be too salty? Plus, numerous music tangents that have some good stuff. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Olympic Climbing (sport) and Lemoncello La Croix (beverage) Matthew – The Gravy Big Matt (sandwich) Nicole – Lavern and Shirley (show) and Cricke...
2024-08-142h 16This Is Rad!Murderpuss PhotoshootKyle gathers Anna Valenzuela, Brandie Posey, and Rae Mystic as they bask in the afterglow of shooting the album cover for Anna's upcoming album “Murderpuss” and have a wide ranging conversation that involves a shocking about of talk about rollercoasters. Try to remind yourself that everyone is covered in a little bit of fake blood while they're talking, it makes it more fun! Is this rad? Is it rad to lose in the olympics but in the process everyone learns how big your dick is? Weekly Rads: K...
2024-08-071h 50This Is Rad!The This Is Rad! 10 Year Anniversary EpisodeThis week the entire This Is Rad Family gets together to look back at 10 years of podcasting. The eras! The guests! And of course, The Tangents! Thank you to everyone who has ever listened to This Is Rad! This wouldn't be possible without you. Is this rad? Are hugs from Kyle Clark rad? Weekly Rads: Kyle – Flying Saucer Boogie by Eddie Clectro & his Roundup Boys (song) Matthew – Joysticks (1983) (movie) Frank – Old VHS tapes of Dic dub of Sailor Moon, Gigantor, Outlaw Star (VHS tapes)
2024-07-312h 13This Is Rad!No ValuesKyle sat down with Keith Carey and Jordan Leigh for a No Values Festival post-mortum. They chat about aging punk rockers, the new guard of bands that are amazing, and then we just make jokes about The Misfits for like easily 30 minutes. Very fun. Plus, the boys saw “Twisters” and they wanna tell you about it! Is it rad? Are numb body parts rad? Weekly Rads: Kyle – Twisters (movie) Matthew – Twisters in d-box (movie in d-box) Check out Burnside playing vide...
2024-07-243h 10This Is Rad!Table Top RPGs for KidsThis week the boyz are joined by Linus Needer for a chat about the art of running a Table Top Role Playing Game for kids. Kyle has been running a TTRPG at his job and Linus also runs campaigns for kids. The break down how they've streamlined games for kids of different ages, slowly intergratring game mechanics, and ways to add some razzle dazzle to your game.This ep is niche as hell but it's a lot of fun. Check out Linus' youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@adventuresurvival7511 Is it Ra...
2024-07-171h 41This Is Rad!KaraokeKyle, Matthew, and Laura sit outside in Kyle's backyard and have a chat with Alex Blugerman about his love for Karaoke. We were gonna do a second hiking episode and then all the sudden we'd been on topic chatting about Karaoke and it seems pretty irresponsible for us to not roll with the change. A great example of how change can be a good and helpful tool for personal growth. Anyway, uh, we debate Happy Meal toys and its gets shockingly dark. Oh, and Laura gets some good zingers on Matthew! Sign you name up on the list and...
2024-07-032h 14This Is Rad!Long Podcast AfterglowThis week we join Kyle and River's Langly for a post mortum for the upcoming Goods from the Woods “2003 in Review” episode. Plus, in the intro Burnside and Kyle chat about online sexy clown girls, Norm McDonald, and Halloween at SeaWorld... Is it Rad? Are you more likely to listen to new music by artists you already like or something totally new? Weekly Rads: Kyle – Hit Man (movie) Matthew – A frosted mug of Chocolate Milk, mixed with a battery powered mixer (frosty treat) ...
2024-06-262h 22This Is Rad!Repertory TheatersLongtime friend of the show and head Stonecutter John Ungaro chat with Kyle, Matthew, and Laura about going to see movies when they're not new movies. It really is wild how much the way you see something can affect how you think of it. Plus, a lot of general movie talk. Let us know on instagram what are some of the best repertory screenings you've ever seen? Is it rad? Are director's cuts rad? Weekly Rads: Kyle- Angeltape – Dralah (album) Matthew - Videos about upcoming comp...
2024-06-192h 10This Is Rad!The Riff Raff ShowKyle and Burnside are joined by comedian Billy Meyers III for a conversation about Billy's journey from Florida to running one of the coolest shows at The Comedy Store. Plus, in grand This Is Rad! fashion the episode was recorded outside of his apartment in Hollywood. Plus, another intro with just the Boyz! Is it Rad? Is drinking a beer in the shower rad? Weekly Rads: Kyle – Total Clarity - Against Me! (album) Matthew – The reliability of holiday sales at retail locations (seasonal convenience)
2024-06-051h 58This Is Rad!Putting Out RecordsThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by OC comedian and longtime friend of Kyle's Evan Cassidy. Evan has run many many shows over the years and, like Kyle, has put out the time and money to invest in releasing albums. If you're looking for a copy of Keith Carey's “Forever Nap” hit up Evan. He's got you covered. They chat about learning the process of self releasing albums. They share tips along with things they'd have done differently. A very fun episode celebrating DIY. Is it Rad? Are melon ballers rad?
2024-05-291h 53This Is Rad!Paper, Scissors, RockIn a surprising turn of events, a guest bailed. But this time Kyle and Burnside are prepared. Enough time has elapsed since they last spoke that they've got plenty to talk about including, seeing Idles live, what makes a good rice krispy treat, and a debate about amateur tornado chasing. Fun stuff! Is it rad?: Is Puppy Chow rad? (aka muddy buddies) Weekly Rads: Kyle – Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (book) Matthew – People in the food services industry who respect your customer...
2024-05-222h 15This Is Rad!(not) Indie LabelsWe give you a bit of the old and a bit of the new this week! We do an old fashion intro with just the boyz. Then, Burnside is off to see Idles and we get some classic new school TIR where the guest had to bail out hours before the episode and we got a new guest. The old guest recommended the new guest and we're totally not mad at the first guest. Plus, Kyle's chat with the second guest has some good stuff. The real Indie Labels episode will be fun. In the mean time, enjoy this.
2024-05-152h 03This Is Rad!Themed CruisesThe boys are delighted to welcome back one of the cooler humans on the planet, Annie Lockwood. Annie has had a wild couple of years that have ended in her living in NYC and working on themed festival cruises. This is one of those episodes where the guest just keeps saying wild things and the boys gasp and giggle. Wanna you wanna hear stories about drunken old people, wrestling madness, and Mini KISS? Grab a boozy milk shake, sit down in the biohazard hot tub, and strap in folks. We are setting sail! Weekly Rads:
2024-04-172h 10This Is Rad!Confessions of a Texas Haunter (Almost)This week you were gonna hear wild stories of haunted attractions, Texas-style! A little Radtober in the Springtime! But, there were... issues. So instead, be bring you another intimate evening with the boyz. Next Week we will have a guest or your pizza is free! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Podcast The Ride The Citywalk Orlando Saga: Malltiverse of Madness (podcast series) Matthew – New Season of Taskmaster, new eps Thursdays on their YouTube channel (show) Check out Burnside...
2024-04-101h 14This Is Rad!An Evening In with The BoyzThis week, a guest fell out and so Matthew and Kyle had a lovely chat. Topics include: upcoming horror movies, employment, and Burnside gives some tips for the times... Weekly Rads: Kyle – For Forever by The American Analog Set (album) and Late Night with the Devil (movie) and X-Men '97 (show) Matthew – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (movie) Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to www.kyleclar...
2024-03-272h 02This Is Rad!Immersive TheaterThe podcast returns with another look at the world of immersive theater, this time from an actor's point of view. Libby Rose has been working extensively with immersive theater groups since moving to LA. We listen to her story of getting involved with immersive theater and what it requires from an actor. She tells us about some interesting private immersive performances and some of the wild things she's done. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Punk's Dead by Soft Play (single) Matthew – The Traitors (show) Libby – A cat meme describing the events of the...
2024-03-202h 13This Is Rad!Escaping CultsThis week the boys are joined by comedian Uriah Wesman (@uriahjokes) for his incredible story of escaping from not one, not two, but THREE cults. And he's made a one man show about it. Uriah has a great sense of humor and some inedible insights. Plus, we debate if gmail is rad... Uriah's one man show “Three Cults Walk into a Bar” premieres May 11th at the Lyric Hyperion in Los Angeles. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/three-cults-walk-into-a-bar-tickets-726865222447 Weekly Rads: Kyle – Problemista (movie) Matthew – RX Bandits...
2024-03-131h 37This Is Rad!PuzzlesThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by artist Maxwell Robinson to chat about puzzles. We try to break down the different subcategories and what types we personally enjoy. Are you a sudoku person or more of a crossword type? Plus, we chat about the various uses of puzzles in video game design. Plus, Maxwell tells the boys the part they played in meeting his wife. Puzzles and Love! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Dune: Chapter 2 (movie) Matthew – Tangk by Idles (album) Maxwell – TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin' and Bobby Fingers (craft youtube channels) Game of...
2024-03-062h 28This Is Rad!New ZealandThis week the boys are joined by comedian Britt Boyd for a conversation that takes us around the world to the island nation of New Zealand. Post Covid (and a divorce) Britt has been traveling the world and recounts her journey to the land of wonder and Peter Jackson set location tours. Plus, we explore how many “lab partners” the average high school student should have... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Struggler by Genisis Owusu (album) and Bob Marley: One Love (movie) Matthew – Sapporo Premium Beer Can (quality object) Britt – A really nice...
2024-02-211h 35This Is Rad!Pop Punk 2This week Kyle and Matthew return to the world of pop punk joined by Scene Kids, Cozi Orlen (@scene_kids_improv), Ryan Pigg (@ryanpig), Briana Jones (@brindianajones), and Cat Crawford (@catcrawford), for more talk about pop punk and emo. Our chat with Pete Buchbauer a few years back talk a lot about local music scenes. This week, we head straight to the warp tour. Plus, all the riffs you could want out of six people sitting in somebody's living room. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Swamp Thing (2019) (show) Matthew – Palworld (game) Cozi –...
2024-02-072h 29This Is Rad!Larry DavidThis week the boys are joined by comedian Jeanne Whitney (@___) for a conversation about one of the all time greats in comedy: Larry David. We chat Curb. We chat Seinfeld. We also talk a lot about cake and cake decoration. Go pre-order Jeanne Whitney's album Passionate Aggressive this Friday 2/2! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jeannewhitney/passionate-aggressive Weekly Rads: Kyle – NAMM 2024 (event), Suzuki Omnicord reissue (instrument), and Teenage Engineering K.O. II sampler (instrument) Matthew – Cheese Ravioli (food) Jeanne – Don't Forget Me by Maggie Rogers (Song/Arti...
2024-01-311h 59This Is Rad!Vintage Game Console CollectingThis week, Matthew and Laura are at The Meltdown reunion show so Kyle sat down with his brother Kasey for an episode that has been a longtime in the making. In the last five years, Kasey has gotten DEEP into collecting vintage gaming consoles. He runs us through the evolution of his collection and the tech behind making all these old electronics work properly. You wanna know entirely too much about the Sega Saturn? You've come to the right place! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Seeing Terror (band) at The Ojai Women's Club (venue), Torena (ban...
2024-01-102h 43This Is Rad!CondimentsKyle and Matthew kick off 2024 with a fantastic chat with comedian and author Elizabeth Teets (@elteets) about the wild world of condiments. What condiment is the easiest to make? Are food stuffs the next frontier for comedian merch? And the boys learn about food laws... Go preorder her new book “Isn't She Great” https://bookshop.org/p/books/isn-t-she-great-writers-on-women-led-comedies-from-9-to-5-to-booksmart-elizabeth-teets/20266342?ean=9781960869012 Weekly Rads: Kyle – North American Adonis by Buck 65 (album) Matthew – Bobby Kodick is no longer at Activision (event) figuring out what episode of King of th...
2024-01-031h 28This Is Rad!The Year in Radview 2023As 2023 draws to a close Kyle and Matthew are joined by Rivers Langley and Carter Glascock for a look back at the year in movies, music, and any number of other ways to mark the passage of time. Thanks for a great 2023. Stay Rad. Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside Get Kyle Clark's I'm a. erson: Director's Cut You can go to www.kyleclarkcomed.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for the full uncut set f...
2023-12-272h 48This Is Rad!The Good PlaceThis week the boys are joined by the always delightful Jenny Chalikian (@romcomshow) for a chat about the supernatural sitcom The Good Place. Burnside has been on the record for years about loving the show. Jenny has become a huge fan in recent years. Can they sell Kyle, the world's grumpiest TV watcher to check it out? Weekly Rads: Kyle – Quiz Lady (movie) Matthew – Jelly Doughnut that was good (food) Jenny – Bottoms (movie) dicks the musical (movie) Bonnie Tyler (singer) Check out Burnside playing video games at...
2023-12-062h 21This Is Rad!FurriesKyle and Matthew are joined by Christer Schmidt for a chat about her life in the furry community. The ep is not as filthy as you think it's gonna be. So strap on your tail and grab your insanely expensive custom gloves and mask and join us for a journey into the wild... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Anna Valenzuela's special taping (event) / The Comedy Fort in Fort Collins (club) / Filmic Pro (app) Burnside – Arnica Bruise Cream (topical cream) Christer – Road trips through the desert (activity) Check o...
2023-11-292h 09This Is Rad!November 2023 Post-Election Pre-Holiday Chillaxathon Special Event EpisodeKyle and Matt catch up after nearly a month since their last podcast together. We chat halloween cruises, post-halloween exhaustion, and nothing else of note... *Spoilers Ahead* Weekly Rads: Kyle – Mike and Liz's Wedding (event) Matthew – Getting engaged to Laura Knight (event) Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to www.kyleclarkcomed.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for the full uncu...
2023-11-151h 59This Is Rad!Asian Splatter HorrorWe got ourselves a crossover this week folks! Kyle is flanked by his TIR co-host Matthew Burnside and his EiS co-host Amy Drolet. The trio get together to chat about the glorious world of Asian splatter horror. The title gives you a pretty good idea of what we'll be covering. If you're looking for classy J-Horror, we did that ep years ago. Now we're traveling around Asia looking for gonzo goopy madness with Amy Drolet as our guide. Plus, this episode features a bonus mini ep: I Was an Atomic Radster! Weekly Rads: ...
2023-10-182h 20This Is Rad!Halloween 3: Season of the WitchThe dynamic duo of the spooky season, Brian Wylie and Daniel Nix join us to talk about the strangest entry is a franchise full of strange movies. John Carpenter's Halloween is classic. But what about the other aspects of the halloween season? You know, like Irish robots and alcoholic doctors. Plus, we chat Tom Atkins as the avatar for a very specific kind of dude. So strap on your Silver Shamrock mask and sit down in front of the TV. We have a very special broadcast for you... Weekly Rads: Kyle – #Inkt...
2023-10-112h 41This Is Rad!Horror Movie MarathonsThis week we are joined by Eye on Horror Podcast co-host Jacob Davidson (@jacob_davidson). Jacob joined us back in the Day for our Resident Evil episode but he's here today to share his extensive adventures in horror movie marathons. From triple features to all nighters, we look at what makes for the perfect cocktail of marathon-able movies. Leave a comment on our socials with your own horror movie marathon line ups! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Universal Hollywood Horror Nights 2023 (seasonal event) Matthew – Rabid (movie) Jacob – Beyond Fest (film festival) ...
2023-10-041h 36This Is Rad!Cartoon Network's Cartoon CartoonsThe boys are joined by Kayla Rosenberg and Dean Gerard for a chat about the rise of the Cartoon Network's original animated programs. We chat about the anthology series that proved to be a testing ground for early programing. We chat about the strengths of early series like The Powerpuff Girls and Dexter's Lab and the strong identity the channel established. We compare and contrast early Cartoon Network with Nickelodeon's similar evolution. Weekly Rads: Kyle – One Piece (Netflix series) (show) Matthew – Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (movie) and Love Island (Ohio f...
2023-09-062h 09This Is Rad!Runza and Midwestern FoodAuthor Mike Bockoven returns to the show to break down the finer points of Midwestern food. Matthew shares some of his favorite midwestern staples as well. Kyle learns the four food groups of Midwestern cuisine. Wheter you've eaten already or not, this episode will leave you stuffed. We also chat about Mike's new book "Killing It" about a group of stand ups trapped inside a comedy club by a crazed club owner. Kyle was a consultant on the manuscript for the details about stand up. They chat about the process of putting together a book about comedy...
2023-08-302h 16This Is Rad!BarbieThe always wonderful Tess Llanos returns to This Is Rad! To chat about the 2023 cultural phenomenon that is Barbie. The crew celebrate the movie and the fun of Barbenheimer weekend. Tess talks about her own history with Barbie. Plus, we explore some of the stranger Barbies that have come along. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Shin Kamen Rider (movie) Matthew – Barbie (Cultural Phenomenon) Tess – Barbie (Cultural Phenomenon) Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person...
2023-08-022h 02This Is Rad!Prelude to 'QueKyle got Covid so we had to delay our Summer of Rad cookout special. In the meantime, please enjoy this hermetically sealed Zoom episode. Fun stuff. Lots of wrestling talk. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Not contracting COVID-19 Matthew – New Season of Love Island Rivers – Margo Robbie: Our Generations Brad Pitt Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut. You can go to www.kyleclarkcomed.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for...
2023-07-261h 37This Is Rad!Chilling in Basements (or Looking Back at 9 years of This Is Rad!)This week the boys sit down on the 9 year anniversary of the first released episode of This Is Rad for a look back at a near decade of podcasting. But hey jerks, we're still in the summer of rad!? You are correct. So the boys are also engaging in the classic summer pastime: chilling in a basement. Plus, Laura and Burnside prepared a tasting menu of classic basements snacks. Laura presents them as a mom character and Kyle doesn't have any jokes about it. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Urusai Yatsura (mang...
2023-07-191h 51This Is Rad!Marching Band 2Strap in folks. We are joined by comedian Wendy Jean Wilkins and our own Adam Crosse for another extensive chat about the world of Marching Band. Kyle faces three very enthusiastic former band kids. They share three very different versions of band camp. We get a long list of injuries Wendy has endured during her years in the color guard. Plus, Wendy breaks down the erotic life of the band geek. So start wetting your reed and clear your spit valve cause we've got some beautiful music to make. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Andy Iwa...
2023-06-282h 58This Is Rad!The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomOur first guest ever returns to the show. After entirely too long, Kyle and Matthew welcome Dan Telfer (@dantelfer) to the show. It's been almost 10 years since we recorded that episode and that is entirely too long. We celebrate his return by talking about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Dan and Mattthew have put some solid time into the game. Kyle is broke but enthusiastic to listen to the boys describe this incredibly well crafted video game. They also chat design in Zelda and coin the term “dumpsterface”... Check out Dan's RPG Compa...
2023-06-071h 56This Is Rad!T Hardy Morris and Howling RainThis week Joe Raines returns to the show to tell us his personal history with two of his favorite bands of all time. T Hardy Morris has been the brains behind numerous music projects. Howling Rain has been a killer rock band for years. Joe breaks down his frustrations with neither band ever finding a larger audience but also espouses why their music is so good. Plus, Burnside is back from his cruise and we learn Joe is very suspicious of boats... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Kyle was Swallow Daddy's first guest (podcast), Speed (mov...
2023-05-312h 20This Is Rad!Bar BouncingThis week we are joined by Tom Goss for a chat about working security at bars. Andy Iwancio is also hanging out to share her added experience working the door at raves. Kasey Clark knows a thing or two about how live music venues work. Together they combine powers for a real banger of an episode. We got stories on stories about the wild world of crowd control at live events. Sit back, relax, and enjoy several hours of in person TIR podcast goodness... Weekly Rads: Kyle & Andy – Human Traffic (movie) John Mulaney – Baby...
2023-05-173h 05This Is Rad!Japan!Kyle has returned from a trip to Japan. Special guest Adam Crosse went to Japan a few years ago. Burnside has not been to Japan but is often confused for Hello Kitty when he is out in public. They chat about the experience of traveling in a foreign country, the food, the culture, and the general vibe. Plus, reports on the Once Piece store, the Godzilla store, and an emotional breakdown of a visit to the Gundam G-Dock... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Bros (movie) and The Woman King (movie) Matthew – Horizon Forbidden West...
2023-05-102h 24This Is Rad!The Bad Boy of Bible CollegeThis week we take a little variation from our normal format as Matt Cole tells about his days as a bible college delinquent. We know what you're thinking, “Is this more of a Goods from the Woods episode?” and that's for the courts to decide! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Danny Brown and JpegMafia Scaring the Hoes (Cut out looking for the song) or D&D (movie) Matthew – This morning (4-4-2023) Matt – Quincy Johnson II – Higher Fre'quincy (album) and Electric Callboy – Technotrain (album) Olivia Grace: Go support her...
2023-04-261h 23This Is Rad!The OccultA wild episode this week with the very funny Abraham Tadesse. Abraham knows a lot of stuff and the trio cover a lot of ground. They explore the origins of the concept of the occult and the ways these things manifest in different cultures. Plus, is God just our explanations for the collective unconscious? This is not your normal chat about runes and spells. Kyle – Resident Evil 4 RE:make (game) Matthew – A really large dude getting thrown a far distance by an even larger really large dude (Wrestlemania) (event) Check...
2023-04-192h 18This Is Rad!RobocopThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by longtime Burnside homie and general creative rad dude Dustin Meadows for to discuss one of the finest films ever made. They pay their due respects to the classic dark 80s satire. Plus, we hear some fun stories of college ear Burnside and Dustin. See below for a link to the sketch “Oven Fresh Pizza” Oven Fresh Pizza: https://youtu.be/nSjG-acXGrQ Weekly Rads: Kyle – iPhone 14pro LiDaR and Yellow Jackets and 100 Gecs Matthew - Dustin – Last of Us...
2023-04-121h 40This Is Rad!Smoked MeatsKyle and Matthew are joined by comedian Timmy Booth for a chat about the fine art of smoking meats. Timmy lives in Seattle now but originally hails from North Carolina. He grew up around smoked meats and has been able to bring some of his southern cooking style to the kind and rain soaked people of Seattle. Plus, Kyle tries awkwardly to explain what a vegitarian looks like. Prepare to be hungry by the end of this episode... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Scream 6 (movie) Matthew – Roll for Sandwich (youtube of tiktok video accou...
2023-03-221h 16This Is Rad!Booking ShowsThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by Marty Ploy to talk about booking shows and choosing a life in DIY music. Marty was a prolific booker for decads booking early SoCal shows for tons of bands including Against Me!, Defiance Ohio, and Frank Turner. He shares his story of getting involve in music without being a musician. We talk about the often undersung heroes of a music scene. The people outside of the bands who book shows and run zines and put out records. A healthy scene needs to be supportive if it wants to thrive and Marty...
2023-03-151h 42This Is Rad!Dance Music SubgenresThe one and only Andy Iwancio returns to the show to give the boys a lesson in the finer nuances of dance music subgenres. She also shows how the history of dance music and the various musical and technological influences that have shaped the face of dance music. Grab the glowsticks and your 303 and get ready! Andy put out an EP called Hard Trans and you should all go buy it. Weekly Rads: Kyle – call me tonight (ova), dolche de leche cinnomine toast crunch (cereal) Matthew – The concep...
2023-03-082h 19This Is Rad!SwallowedThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by director Carter Smith to chat about his new film Swallowed. They chat about queer cinema, body horror, and Kyle nerds out about author Dennis Cooper. SWALLOWED is available on Demand and Digital Feb. 14! Weekly Rad: Kyle – Kyoto Video series by KaiserBeamz (youtube) Matthew – Chicken Wings (food) Check out Burnside playing Lover Watch: Overwatch Valentine's Day Stream at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindoorsburnside Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You ca...
2023-02-151h 24This Is Rad!High FashionHmm, it feels like there might be some sort of deceptive wordplay in the title... This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by comedian and boutique clothing designer Angie Stocker. Angie tells us how she got into designing clothes and the cool stuff that has come from it. Plus, Matthew and Angie ruminate on their future business empires. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Mr. Mom (movie) (also Spirited Away was good too) Matthew – Dead Space remake (video game) Angie – Micro-dosing Psilocybin (activity) Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut ...
2023-02-081h 36This Is Rad!Disney World Report 2023 w/Joe Kaye (Joe Kaye Edition)Our dear Joe Kaye went to Walt Disney World in January of 2023. A bunch of stuff has opened or been remodeled and with Kyle AND Laura frothing at the mouth to talk theme parks, we go ham on food, rides, and general ambiance. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Plane (movie), Bummer by cleopatric (album) Matthew – Koala Man (show), The Menu (movie), Yolo (show), That 90s Show (show) Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to kyleclarkcomedy.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for the fu...
2023-02-013h 31This Is Rad!Netflix Dating ShowsThis week Kyle and Matthew welcome back comedian Emily Walsh for a chat about how a recent injury turned into a bit of a love affair with the world of Netflix dating shows. Matthew knows his way around some of these shows as well and they both do a good job explaining the high concept shows to a bewildered Kyle. They also talk about earthquakes and tornados for a while. So put yourself in an isolation pod, kick back, and share in the love... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Teenage Engineering PO-80 (mini record maker)...
2023-01-251h 53This Is Rad!Movies Set in BostonThis week the boys are joined by comedian Ethan Stanislawski for a chat about the unique vibes of movies set in the great city of Boston. Boston has a lot of layers and they all make for some pretty compelling cinema. Plus, Ethan and Matthew do their best to explain to Kyle the concept of “New England” both as a place and as a state of mind. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Dressing the Naked Hand (book) Bloody Muscle Body Builder in Hell (movie) Matthew – Pearl (movie) Ethan – The Boys from County Hell...
2023-01-181h 36This Is Rad!The Three Body ProblemThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by the multitalented Alley Horn for a chat about the modern sci-fi epic The Three Body Problem. The book is dense. It's dense enough that Alley has an entire podcast dedicated to it. We get into some legit math and science in this episode. Plus we talk about what makes for engaging sci-fi, Jack Handy, and making everyday activities “cosmic”... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Blender (program) Huion Kamvas 13 (graphics tablet) Matthew – Smile (2022) Shivers (1975) Alley – Haiku (poetry style) Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Di...
2023-01-112h 19This Is Rad!CraftsThis week the boys welcome Corey Mae Weber to the show. During the pandemic Corey started crafting and it has since then turned into a very cool side business. Kyle learns how bags are made. Both boys learn about custom fabrics. We also take a detour from crafts to discuss toaster oven/air fryer design flaws. If you wanna know how to birth a bag, you've come to the right place! Check out Corey's stuff! @corey_maed_crafts https://www.instagram.com/corey_maed_crafts/ Weekly Rads:...
2023-01-041h 44This Is Rad!Year in Radview 2022As 2022 draws to a close Kyle and Matthew are joined by Laura Knight and Goods from the Woods hosts Rivers Langley and Carter Glasscock for a look back at movies, tv, music, games, and anything else that struck their fancy this past year. Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to kyleclarkcomedy.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for the full uncut set from “I'm a Person” which includes 20 mins of unheard material, plus an additional 15 minutes of never released bonus live recordings! Send Us Stuff...
2022-12-283h 40This Is Rad!HikingThis week the boys are joined by comedian and documentarian Alexanderra Totz for a conversation about hiking, stand up, and the different lives we have in the different places we live. Plus, some good Baltimore talk and gay skydiving, what more could you want? Check out Alexanderra's documentary https://www.documentary.org/project/way-everything-was https://www.facebook.com/thewayeverythingwas Weekly Rads: Kyle – The Menu (movie) and Sugar and Spice by Boyfriend (album) Matthew – No blood coming out of your mouth! (thing that can happen...
2022-12-071h 26This Is Rad!Radful 2022This week the shadow cabal that creates This Is Rad! (Kyle Clark, Matthew Burnside, Laura Knight, Adam Crosse, and Frank Gillen) gather together to chat about their relationships with the show and what it has meant to them in the last few years. We are radful for all of our listeners and anyone who has ever been a part of the TIR! Community. We are truly privileged to have an audience of such truly rad humans. Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to kyleclarkcomedy.band...
2022-11-302h 04This Is Rad!Talking AnimalsThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by comedian Kate Merriam to chat about animals that can talk! Did you know there is a movement going on right now that is trying to teach animals to talk using soundboards? Kyle and Burnside certainly did not. Kate takes us on a journey into talking animal instagram. We are introduced to some of the internets most popular talking animals. Plus, Burnside shows us a creepy cat video! Weekly Rad: Kyle – Wakanda Forever (movie) and “I can fool anybody in this town” ep by Liily (EP by band...
2022-11-232h 08This Is Rad!Party StoriesThis week the hilarious Kym Kral hangs with the boys to swap party stories. Kym recants us with some solid stories of mayhem from her 20s. But they also chat about the dark side of partying and they propose the art of “sustainable partying”. You want tips on shotgunning beers and beer bongs? We got you. You need stories about vomiting? We got you. You want talk about being pressured into writing and singing your own theme song? Yup. All that said, hey, please drink and party responsibly... Weekly Rads: Kyle...
2022-11-162h 34This Is Rad!Board Games 2This week, comedian Simon Taylor joins the boys to chat about the wild world of board gamin'. Back in the early days of rad we did an episode on board games. Has it been long enough that this ep counts as a reboot or is it more of a legacy sequel? We chat good games to start with, advice for how to find board game people, and what makes a game good? Plus, is there anything more satisfying than flipping over that virtual table in Tabletop Simulator? Weekly Rads: Kyle – TV or Not TV...
2022-11-091h 55This Is Rad!OhioThis week Kate Gaffney returns to chat about the great state of Ohio. Burnside and Kate do a beautiful job discussing the highs and lows of life in Ohio. We chat food and ways to have fun in the midwest as a teen. Plus, why is it everywhere you go, you meet people form Ohio? This might be the least Kyle talks in the history of the show. Grab a plate of Skyline Chili and hang out for a grand tour through the Buckeye State. Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off+Free Shipping with c...
2022-11-022h 12This Is Rad!Evil Dead 2Radtober takes a trip to an old cabin in the woods and Amy Drolet and Mike Mayfield lead us into the bloody and hilarious world of Evil Dead 2. What is it that makes Evil Dead 2 one of the most beloved horror films of all time? Mike chats about the cartoony nature of the films sense of humor. Amy chats about the glorious gore. Plus, we explore the large Evil Dead franchise. Whether you already love Evil Dead 2 or this is your first exposure, there's something in this Necronomicon of an episode for everyone. Weekly Rads:
2022-10-262h 55This Is Rad!Extreme HorrorCONTENT WARNING: We DO NOT recommend seeking out the films mentioned in this episode. If you find yourself inclined to explore the world of extreme cinema we highly recommend doing research for yourself prior to diving in. There are many triggering subjects out there and everyone's taste are different. We respect that every listener has their own boundaries and we encourage you to feel no pressure to explore artwork outside of your comfort level. If you choose to explore these films, please understand you have been thoroughly warned. Radtober 2022 rages on as Kyle and Matthew a...
2022-10-193h 23This Is Rad!Horror Manga and AnimeRatober 2022 continues! This week we are joined by one of our favorite guests, the always hilarious Anna Valenzuela. Anna has a list of recommendations a mile long. This would be a good episode to keep something near by to take notes with because the recommendations come fast and often. They chat Junji Ito and make some recommendations on where to start with his massive bibliography. Plus, they share some hidden gems out there. They also talk about some show called Attack on Titan that sounds alright. As a bonus, they also stop to watch the Mario trailer together and...
2022-10-123h 02This Is Rad!TGIF Halloween SpecialsRADTOBER 2022 begins! We kick off with a bang with one of our oldest and dearest friends Adam Murray. TIR once again returns to the Friday night lineup for episode inspiration. We chat Step by Step's brazen copyright infringement, Boy Meets World getting violent and horny, and of course Family Matters' reign over the 90's Halloween specials. Plus, a cajun Edgar Allen Poe. Radtober 2022 events: Get your RADTOBER 2022 T-SHIRT from Tee Public!!! (Laura Knight (@lmknightart) has outdone herself!!!) (dummy link, real link coming) https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad
2022-10-052h 28This Is Rad!BONUS Listener Questions September 2022Kyle and Matthew come in with some Listener Questions for September. Plus, a few house keeping updates. Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut which is out TODAY! You can go to kyleclarkcomedy.bandcamp.com and pay what you want for the full uncut set from “I'm a Person” which includes 20 mins of unheard material, plus an additional 15 minutes of never released bonus live recordings! Send Us Stuff! We have a PO Box! This Is Rad! / Kyle Clark PO Box #198 2470 Stearns St Si...
2022-09-2941 minThis Is Rad!ArthurThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined buy Bineet Kaur for a chat about that beloved ardvark of book and screen Arthur Read. They chat about the long running PBS series, which spins off into a conversation about PBS youth programming in general. Kyle also read the books as a kid and they chat about his evolving look over the years. Plus, a nice chat about yearbooks. So let's learn to work and play and podcast with each other. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Confess, Fletch (movie) Matthew – Overwatch (video game) Binee...
2022-09-282h 30This Is Rad!FrasierThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by comedian Alyssa Stevenson to chat about everyone's favorite Seattle-based radio therapist. Frasier is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. But Kyle and Matt are woefully ignorant. We chat the origins of Fraiser, debate if Kelsey Grammar is the most powerful person on earth, and the shocking similarities between Frasier and King of the Hill. Plus, we even have time to discuss Pork Roll/Taylor Ham... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Cobra Kai Season 5 (show), The Weekend: After Hours Nightmare (Horror Nights Maze) Mat...
2022-09-141h 59This Is Rad!Swifties (Part 1)This week the boys had a limited window to record. But hey, at least they picked a topic that could go on for hours. We are joined by meltdown fam Flora Petrosian joins us for an initial descent into the fervor, excitement, and occasional madness that goes with the life of a Swifty. For those still confused about that that means, a Swifty is a Taylor Swift super fan. Now, before you get all judgy, we learn that there is deep and multilayered lore to the Taylor Swift-iverse. A lot of it. So much that we're barely able to...
2022-09-071h 50This Is Rad!Tabletop RPGsThis week Kyle and Matthew welcome Tim Groschel and Jacob Trimmer from the Let Them Fight podcast for a chat about one of our shows favorite topics, Tabletop RPGs. While we have covered this a time or two before Tim and Jacob bring some fun and fresh takes. Their group of friends have made their own original tabletop RPG games and they break down a few of them for us. We talk about what makes a good campaign, confusing NPCs, and what it takes to break a game. Plus, we ruminate on things that still need to be turned...
2022-08-242h 51This Is Rad!Smutty MoviesThis week the boys are joined by comedian Emily Kirk for a conversation about her love of smut. What is smut? How it it different than porn or something that is “steamy”? We get into it and in the process we discuss a whole lot of sexy, sexy movies. Plus, Emily breaks down what she loves about smutty movies and how they've influenced her life and her comedy. Prepare to be erotically thrilled! Weekly Rads: Kyle – Grant Morrison's Batman run (so far...) (comic) Matthew – Boyfriend Dungeon (video game) Tahitian Emily – T...
2022-08-172h 35This Is Rad!Summer BoizFor our final installment of Summer of Rad 2022 we find ourselves with just our boys Kyle and Matthew having a little hang. After mulitple guests dropped for a final ep before Burnside left, the boys ended up having an excuse to just bro-down about life, summer, and the pod. Just close your eyes and pretend we're all in Burnside's parents basement trying to avoid the mid-day heat and kicking back. Weekly Rads: Kyle – The Playdate (handheld video game) Burnside – The iPhone 14 MAX (phone) Come see Kyle at Gilman...
2022-07-272h 25This Is Rad!Bar TriviaThis week Kyle and Matthew welcome comedian, trivia host, balloon artist, and sometimes princess India Pearl. India ran a Disney themed trivia night at a drag bar in Hollywood for several years. Between her and a partner they brought a new trivia show to the bar every week with different themes. Kyle shares his experiences both as a player and host of trivia both in his days as a baby comic and for the last decade with Stonecutters LA. We get some great stories about children's parties in the greater Boston area. Plus India tests the boys with a...
2022-06-151h 44This Is Rad!DIY VenuesThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by Ryan Burke, one half of the guitar youtube channel 60 Cycle Hum. Recently Rad got a little shout out on Ryan's show and after some introductions, he was down to chat with the rad boys. Turns out all three of them have put in some years working at DIY venues, Kyle and Matthew of course were part of NerdMelt and Ryan tells about his own experiences running DIY venues in San Diego. They, of course, chat guitars but the convo covers a pretty broad spectrum of topics. Rad is always excited to...
2022-06-082h 40This Is Rad!KarateThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by the always brilliant Anna Valenzuela. Before her life in comedy Anna did Karate. A lot of Karate. A lot of hardcore Karate. She regales us with fight stories, training stories, and introduces us to the concept of “Garage Karate.” Whether your novice to martial arts like Burnside or a martial arts fanboy like Kyle, Anna has stories for everybody. Plus, nunchuck collateral damage. What more could you want? Weekly Rads: Kyle – Men (movie) and Rescue Rangers (movie) Matthew – Rescue Rangers (movie) Anna – Th...
2022-05-253h 03This Is Rad!Early 90s Live Action Disney MoviesThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by John Duarte for a chat about Disney's live action output from the early 90s. We only go mainline Disney so there are a few things missing but we go deep as we remember stuff we saw and vaguely remember along with things we've seen hundreds of times over the years. Some real nostalgia porn on this one. We also chat the proper way to eat an uncrushable and Burnside tries to explain TCGs. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Stewart Lee albums on apple music Carpet Remnant World (com...
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This Is Rad!Food, Clowns, and BurlesqueThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by one half of the Friends with Food podcast Zoe Friesen for a conversation that runs the gamete. If most podcasts don't have enough talk about clown college than you have come to the right place. Plus, we discuss one of life's great questions: How do you “unhunkify” a total hunk? Weekly Rads: Kyle – Robert Ahn's Wedding /Fun Weddings (event) Matthew – The Aisha Tyler Seasons are on HBO Max! (show) Zoe – Selling Sunset (show) Send Us Stuff! We have a PO Bo...
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This Is Rad!Make-UpThis week Kyle and Matthew get pretty as they chat with comedian Jozlyn Sharp about the effect make-up has had on her life. Its a beautiful and earnest story but don't you worry, we also discuss appointment pornography, Juggalo tick tok, erotic sonic... Weekly Rads: Kyle – The 90s by Chuck Klosterman (book) Weekly Bad: Matthew – "Is it cake" celebrating a guy cheating (boo) Kyle is coming to Seattle!!! Get your tickets: April 5th Smile Awhile @ The Crocodile $5 https://www.ticketw...
2022-04-061h 51This Is Rad!Michael CusackThis week Kyle and Matthew are joined by the hilarious Kevin Anderson to talk about the creative force behind the Adult Swim series Yolo Crystal Fantasy and Smiling Friends, Michael Cusack. Between Aunty Donna and Michael Cusack, 2022 seems to be the year of the hilarious Australians on This Is Rad! There's a great conversation about weird comedy and pretensions, some quality riffing, and a Shrek impression or two... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Letterkenny International Women's Day Special (show) and Romance Is Boring by Los Campisinos! (album) Matthew – Last One Laughing (Canada) (show)
2022-03-232h 48This Is Rad!GrungeThis week, Kyle and Matthew are joined by comedian Josh Gibert to discuss the early 90's cultural juggernaut that was Grunge. All three had different journeys into grunge and they explore what did and didn't attract them to it. They also explore the evolution of Grunges cultural significance and identity. They also talk about learning about pop culture as the son of a pastor, life in the rust belt, and 90's hip hop. Weekly Rads Kyle – Scream (2022) (movie) Matthew – Smiling Friends (show) Josh – Pam and Tommy (show) Send Us Stuff! We have a P...
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This Is Rad!Salsa DancingFeel the Rad-thym! This week Kyle and Matthew travel to the exotic land of Marina del Rey to chat with comedian/playwright/salsa dancer Solange Castro. Kyle has known Solange for years through comedy and got super excited when she showed him her youtube series where she teaches comedians how to Salsa dance. They chat about Solange's history with Salsa dancing and how something can go from a curiosity to a lifestyle based on your willingness to try. Solange gives the boys an education into what makes Salsa different from other Latin American dances and also explains that within...
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