This Is Rad!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lmknight?utm_campaign=8178&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=lmknight

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_Listener_Questions_1_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 18 February 2020

“Fly Fishing”

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome their dear old friend, photographer Billy Small. Billy has worked with Kyle and Matt many times in the past and ALWAYS makes them laugh. After years of doing the podcast they were both very excited to have him on. What follows is some podcast silliness. The topic is Fly Fishing but you're probably not going to learn a lot about fly fishing, but if you enjoy listening to a bunch of people get silly, this ep is gonna be a good time.

Also, if you are on the Patreon, make sure to get our questions in for our first “Listener Questions” episode next week!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (band)

Matthew – Locke and Key (Netflix series/comic)

Billy – Clarke and the Himselfs (band)

We started a patreon. Check it out: www.patreon.com/thisisrad

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lmknight?utm_campaign=8178&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=lmknight

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Fly_Fishing_Billy_Small_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 11 February 2020

SCUBA Diving

This week on the show Kyle is solo as he chat with his friend comedian Amanda Cohen about going under the sea with a self contained underwater breathing apparatus. She recounts her globe trotting adventures, resorts designed entirely around SCUBA diving, and the terrors too much nitrogen can do to your body. Plus, Amanda ran a Weird Al convention in Chicago and we talk about it. Fun and education episode!

Weekly Rad:

Kyle – Birds of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn

We started a patreon. Check it out: www.patreon.com/thisisrad

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lmknight?utm_campaign=8178&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=lmknight

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_Scuba_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30pm PDT

Tue, 4 February 2020

Religious Punk Rock

No! Don't run away! This is a super interesting episode I swear! For a few years Kyle has been trying to get our guest Ray Camacho to come on for this topic. Ray is in a super rad band called Sacer and studied theology in college. These two passions have lead to him having an impressive knowledge of faith based punk bands. Religious punk has been around almost as long as punk. The idea feels inherently contradictory and yet numerous subcultures and subgenres exist and thrive today. We chat about different faiths and the bands that have come out representing them. We also just have some interesting chats about the ideas of religion and the complicated relationship between religion and culture. Its a different kind of episode but I swear it's got lots of good bits and riffs.

Also, we want to once again take a second and thank everyone who has joined our Patreon. We are so overwhelmed by your incredible support!

Weekly Rads

Kyle – The Troop by Nick Cutter (book)

Burnside – Waffle House Coffee mugs (object)

Laura – The Witcher 3 (video game)

Ray – Cheer (netflix series)

also as a group rad, Mexican food sure is great!

We started a patreon. Check it out: www.patreon.com/thisisrad

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Religious_Punk_Last_Minute_fix_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 28 January 2020

This Is Rad (Episode 300!!!)

This week Kyle, Matthew, and Laura sit down and reminisce about 300 episodes of This Is Rad. Plus, they have a very special announcement...

(Spoiler: It's that we started a patreon. Check it out: www.patreon.com/thisisrad)

Thank you for 6 years and 300 episodes of Radness.

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Ep_300_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:25pm PDT

Tue, 21 January 2020

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

As is tradition, a new numbered Star Wars film has been released, we have waited a month, and now we have gathered with our official Star Wars experts Klee Wiggins and Ed Greer for a rousing chat about the state of the Star Wars universe. This is the first time we've all gotten together since The Last Jedi so expect some chat about Solo. Plus, some Star Wars show on a Disney streaming service appears to be pretty good. This episode isn't so much a review as much as an excuse to really get in an dissect the evolution of the most popular film franchise of all time and what it means to be a franchise in 2020.

Weekly Rads

Kyle – Prescription Sunglasses (cool thing) and the new Season of Hip Hop Evolution (show)

Burnside – Curb Your Enthusiasm (show)

Klee – Dracula (new BBC/Netflix series)

Ed – The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl!

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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Direct download: TIR_Star_Wars_Rise_of_Skywalker_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 14 January 2020

Roller Derby

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew welcome retired Derby Girl, Tess Llanos. Kyle met Tess at a party and after an extended conversation about comics and horror movies, she started to tell him about her years in roller derby, next thing you know, we've got ourselves a podcast. If roller derby is something you've always wanted to know about, we are oddly informative this episode about the rules of the game and some of the finer points of derby culture. It's a real good time. Strap on some skates and enjoy!

Weekly Rad:

Kyle – Karen Meat “Meat Your Heart Out” (album)

Matthew – Instant Pot (thing you cook food in)

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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Direct download: TIR_Roller_Derby_Tess_Llanos_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 7 January 2020

2010's Decade in Radview

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew are joined by the Goods From The Woods (Rivers Langley, Carter Glasscock, and Sam Harter) for a look back at the 2010's. They put together some best of lists for movies, music, TV, video games, books, comics, and a whole lot of other stuff. The last ten years had a pretty profound effect on everyone on this episode and they explore where they were 10 years ago versus now. It's a long one but it's a heck of a ride. Oh, they also talk about Cats for a while up top.

Instead of a weekly rad this week we ask that you donate to the family of Matthew's friend Zach Reed who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident shortly after Christmas.

Zach Reed Memorial Fund

Venmo: @Reed-memorial-fund

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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Direct download: TIR_2010s_Decade_in_Radview_The_Goods_from_the_Woods.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 31 December 2019

Year in Radview 2019

As we say good by to 2019, Kyle, Matthew, Laura, and special guest Taylor V-H look back at some of their favorite movies, TV, music, and video games. They also reflect on this past year. 2019 was a pretty crazy year for all parties involved Come hang out for a few hours and reminisce with us and tweet at us with your favorites from the year.

Also, on behalf of everybody at This Is Rad, we hope you all have a fantastic new year and we want to thank you for spending time with us every week. We'll keep doing it as long as you keep listening.

Stay rad everybody.

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Year_in_Radview_2019_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 24 December 2019

Xmas Riffin'

This week Kyle sat down with Brandie Posey, Keith Carey, and Jordan Leigh for a festive riff sesh...

Weekly Rads:

Santa – Good Will on Earth to All People

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_xmas_riffin_Brandie_Keith_Jordan_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 17 December 2019

Public Service

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome Brandii Grace for a chat about video games, getting involved in politics, and changing the world around you. Now before you go screaming into the night at the idea of an episode about politics, let us assure you there is plenty of talk about Star Trek, video games, and other fun stuff as well. But yes, we do talk about the political process and Brandii's story of getting into pubic service and running for office is inspiring. She brings the process to a human level and helps you see what running for office looks like for someone who is not a billionaire. If nothing else hopefully we inspire you to get out and vote next year.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Jeff Buckly “Live at the Sine” (album)

Matthew – Joe Perra Talks to You (show)

Brandii – Legal Eagle (youtube channel)

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Public_Service_Brandii_Grace_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 10 December 2019

The Decembrists

This week, Kyle and Matthew welcome back the always wonderful Joe Kaye for a chat about a band that has taken their fair share of derision over the years, The Decembrists. Now, if you are scoffing, give the episode a listen. Joe does a FANTASTIC job explaining what makes the band one of his all time favorites. Kyle shares his journey from hating the band to being a fan of their work. It's neat sometimes when we get to do an episode where we give something a second chance. And even if you're not convinced by the end, we got some pretty good tangents too.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle and Matt – Nah, dog, for real, go watch Watchmen (and also Billy on the Street)

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_The_Decembrists_Joe_Kaye_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 3 December 2019

Making Stuff and Not Giving Up

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome director and one third of The People's Collective Malik McCrea for a chat about making stuff. All parties involved agree that making stuff is pretty rad. Whatever your venture, the satisfaction of looking at something you made is intoxicating. But for every high high in making stuff there are also plenty of low lows. It comes with the territory. But one of the most important things you can remember is that when things are down, you can't give up because you never know what's going to happen next. There's also a lot of talk about movies and Malik shares is super cool origin story. Something a little different for you this week but we hope this episode inspires you to go make a thing, or if you are in the dregs of a project, we hope this inspires you to hang in there!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Blackwater Holylight (band)

Matthew – The Movies That Made Us (show)

Malik – Count on Me by Chiiild (song), If The World Was Ending by JP Saxe (song), and The Irishman (movie)

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored by www.mackweldon.com use the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. (and tell em Sacky sent ya!)

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

Tumblr: thisisradpod.tumblr.com

http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Making_Stuff_and_Not_Giving_Up_Malik_McCrea_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30pm PDT

Tue, 26 November 2019

Mad Max: Fury Road

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome writer Sarah Landauer and artist Alston Novak to chat about one of the greatest films of modern cinema, 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road. Sarah and Alston are the creative team behind the digital comic “Glitch” which happens to be a story that takes place in a post apocalyptic desert wasteland. Turns out, Mad Max has had some influence on their work but not in some of the ways you might imagine. This episode is fun. Everybody nerds out pretty hard. We get into anime. We get into making comics. We get into eating lizards. It gets wild. Enjoy the ep and go support Sarah and Alston's series “Glitch” on the Macroverse app.

Weekly Rads:

Matthew – Silicon Valley (TV Show)

Kyle – Wounds (Hulu Original Movie)

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Mad_Max_Fury_Road_Sarah_Landauer_and_Alston_Novak_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 19 November 2019

Bone Collecting

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome artist and comedian Andrea Guzzetta to the show for a conversation about Andrea's fascinating history with collecting bones. We learn some of the finer points of bone collecting and also learn some pretty cool art you can make out of bones and hair. We also explore the pros and cons of art school. Plus Kyle and Andrea bond over finding a creative voice that feels true even if it doesn't match the perception someone might have of you on first impression. Oh, and there is a lot of talk about life in the Midwest and how much it seems to confound Kyle's Southern California mind.

Fun Fact: Andrea painted Tom Goss' album cover and it's truly spectacular! It's in pre-order so go to apple music and add Tom Goss: Dead From Chicago and listen to the preview track while you take in Andrea amazing work.

Weekly Rads:

Matthew – Pokemon Sword and Shield (Video Games)

Kyle – Midnigth Meat Train (Movie)

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Bone_Collecting_Andrea_Guzetta_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 12 November 2019

Rap Flow

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome Josh Shakespeare to the show for a conversation about what makes a rappers flow distinct. They compare the distinct stylistic flow different artists bring to their music and compare it to the way comedians tell jokes. I bet nobody saw that comparison coming! They also reminisce about the heyday of Meltdown. If you like comedy-centric episodes, this one is your jam.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Doctor Sleep (movie)

Burnside – Watchman (tv show)

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Rap_Flow_Josh_Shakespeare_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Wed, 6 November 2019

The Alien Franchise

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome photographer Blake Griffin to the show to chat about the Alien Franchise. Everybody involved is a fan and they really go deep on this one. From the cinematic perfection that are Alien and Aliens to the triumphs and tragedies of the comics and video games. We dig into the franchise and leave very few stones unturned. So climb into your power loader and strap in because in podcasting nobody can hear you scream. (That's not true, we hear Kyle scream on this podcast all the time. Zing!)

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – HBO's Watchen (show)

Matthew – The Outer Worlds (video game)

check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Alien_Franchise_Blake_Griffin_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:00am PDT

Tue, 29 October 2019

Halloween Special 2019

Hello kiddies and welcome to the This Is Rad 2019 Halloween Special. Join your hosts Sack Weldon and The Matt Keeper as they guide you through two dark and twisted tales.

Stories:

The Smallest Sacrifice by Kyle Clark

and

Developing The Sequel by Kyle Clark

Please enjoy and have a spooky, safe, and happy Halloween!

heck out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_Halloween_Special_2019_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 22 October 2019

Marilyn Manson

This week on the show the boys welcome Alexis Filth to chat about rock and roll provocateur Marilyn Manson. In a fun twist of fate we learn that while all three enjoy his music, none of them discovered him when they were in his traditional teen demographic. How do you learn to appreciate the AntiChrist Superstar as an adult? Listen and find out. Plus they explore Manson's place in the 90's/00's musical landscape, the ways he has evolved over the years, and some of the interesting side projects he's worked on over the years. So dust off your old Hot Topic shirts and come along on another Radtober adventure!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – The Similars (movie)

Matthew – Ring Fit (video game)

Alexis – Monarchy by Mosh (album)

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_286_Marilyn_Manson_Alexis_Filth_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 15 October 2019

Body Horror

Radtober rages on as Kyle and Matthew welcome Jen Saunderson and Amy Drolet to chat about body horror. Amy, Jen, and Kyle are all on the same horror trivia and share a special love for the gooier side of horror. Let's me honest, who amongst us doesn't wanna see somebody melt sometimes? Who doesn't want to see eyes grow out of places where eyes shouldn't grow. From classic 80's movies to modern video games the gang explore some classics form the genre and just why exactly body horror is such an effective and long running subgenre.

Weekly Rads:

Matthew – El Camino (movie) and Primal (show)

Kyle – Emily Walsh (comedian) and Star Trek Deep Space 9 (show)

Amy – The Scarlet Gospels by Clive Barker (book)

Jen – Scary Movie Marathons (fun thing to do)

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_285_Body_Horror_Jen_Saunderson_and_Amy_Drolet_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:00pm PDT

Tue, 8 October 2019

Guillermo del Toro

For week two of Radtober 2019 we are joined by Adam Murray for a nearly 4 hour chat about one of the greatest living directors, the one and only Guillermo del Toro! We go movie by movie and explore what makes Guillermo del Toro such a unique film maker. Are you a big fan? Then come hang out with some fellow fans and nerd out. New to del Toro? Consider this a perfect primer! Listen and if one of the movies sounds interesting go check it out. We go from his childhood in Mexico all the way through to speculating about what he might do next. Is it long? Yes. Is it awesome? Also yes. So sit down, relax, and let us do our best Dan Carlin impression as we take you on an epic journey into the dark fantasy worlds of Guillermo del Toro.

Weekly Rads:

Matthew – Untitled Goose Game (video game)

Laura – Preacher (show)

Kyle – Man of Medan (video game)

Go see Kyle October 10th and 11th on Sleepover 8pm at The Drifter Hotel in New Orleans, LA.

FB event page

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_del_Toro_adam_murray_final_fixed.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 1 October 2019

Halloween TV Specials

Radtober 2019 is HERE!!! We kick of Radtober 2019 with a nice long chat with Brian Wiley and Jesse Dean about Halloween TV Specials. Garfield and pirate ghosts? You bet we talk about it. Are You Afraid of the Dark hour long special episodes about pirate ghosts? Oh, it's in there. That South Park with Korn where they were looking for Pirate Ghosts? Yeah dawg, we got you covered. There is also talk about things that aren't pirate ghosts, including Universal Horror Nights (on both coasts!), turning your dorm into a haunt, and Andy Dick. Grab a plastic pumpkin full of fun sized candy, kick back, and enjoy the first installment of Radtober 2019.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Mean Boys (RIP) (specifically Kyle's last in studio episode is out this week) (podcast/social movement) (Long live the Mean Boys)

Matt – Disenchantment (show)

Go see Kyle October 10th and 11th on Sleepover 8pm at The Drifter Hotel in New Orleans, LA.

FB event page

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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Direct download: TIR_Halloween_TV_Specials_Brian_Wiley__Jesse_Dean_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 24 September 2019

Poetry

This week Kyle and Mathew welcome Kyle's longtime friend, poet Crystal Sloan. Kyle and Crystal used to work at the same school back in the day and have collaborated on many projects in the past. In the last few years Crystal has come into her own as a writer and a poet and been publishing books and traveling around doing speaking gigs with her poetry. She also knows how to hula hoop with a flaming hula hoop. Can Robert Frost do that? I didn't think so. If you dig deep talks about creative process this episode has got you covered. If you like King Crimson, that also comes up a bit. There's fun for everyone!

Weekly Rad:

Matthew – Mountain Dew Voo-Dew (soda)

Kyle – Mellotron Variations by Mellotron Variations (album)

Go see Kyle October 10th and 11th on Sleepover 8pm at The Drifter Hotel in New Orleans, LA.

FB event page

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_poetry_crystal_sloan_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:36pm PDT

Tue, 17 September 2019

Point Break

Today on the show Kyle and Matthew welcome Lyndon Tucker to chat about one of the great action movies of the 90's Kathryn Bigelow's Point Break. Kyle and Lyndon love this movie and Matthew just saw it for the first time hours before we recorded the episode. He was less in love. But the three have a fun and in depth conversation about the film nonetheless. They go deep breaking down each character and try to understand the strange alchemy that the movie has that makes it work. They also discuss Kathryn Bigelow and how she is one of the best living American directors. Oh, and there are some pretty solid tangents. If you've never seen the film or if you've seen it a million times, this ep is a fun celebration of a modern classic.

Weekly Rads:

Laura – Wynonna Earp (show)

Kyle – Don't Break Down: A Film about Jawbreaker (documentary)

Go see Kyle October 10th and 11th on Sleepover 8pm at The Drifter Hotel in New Orleans, LA.

FB event page

Video Games, The Manson Family, and Dune Buggies

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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Direct download: TIR_Point_Break_Lyndon_Tucker_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 10 September 2019

Wrasslin'

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew welcome comedians Travis Tate and Jacob Leigh for a fun and casual chat about the wild world of wrestling. But believe it or not, they go on some fun tangents. Our description is short cause this episode needs to get posted in like an hour. But its a fun episode!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – It: Chapter 2 (movie) and Hip Hop Evolution (series)

Matthew – Observer (video game) and Brew Ska Ska (event)

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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Direct download: TIR_Wrasslin_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:50pm PDT

Tue, 3 September 2019

Via Chicago

This week on the show we bring you another off the beaten path episode. Sometimes nobody is free Labor Day weekend to do an episode. It happens. But if you're smart, you have a conversation you had with Tom Goss while in Chicago to fall back on. Kyle and Tom sat late at night in Kyle's hotel room and ate chips and talked about comedy. If you're a stand up nerd there is a chance you might dig this episode cause Kyle and Tom explain their processes for putting together their albums. This was originally gonna be part of a bigger collection of pieces from Chicago but scheduling got kinda wacky. Things seem to be settling back into a bit more normalcy now so we should be back to some more regular episodes soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this very raw but very fun chat with Kyle and Tom!

Trigger Warning: Tom eats some chips.

Weekly Rad:

Kyle – There's Nothing There (comic)

Get yourself a sweet sweet Summer of Rad 2019 poster!

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_Via_Chicago_Tom_Goss_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 27 August 2019

Cannabis

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew welcome comedian Rachel Wolfson for a chat about cannabis. Talking cannabis is tough cause you don't wanna fall into a bunch of lame stoner cliches. Luckily Rachel makes that easy. Join the trio for a fascinating conversation about the shifting views of cannabis in modern American culture. Plus, we get pretty existential about being the generation that became adults in the wake of 9/11. Yeah, this episode gets deep. Think of it less as a giggly stoner riff sense and more like one of those good deep conversations you have with somebody when you are sitting around sharing a joint. It'll all make sense when you listen. Plus, a nice long intro where Kyle and Burnside catch up. Warning: consumption of this episode may impair your ability to think things aren't rad.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – D23 Expo

Burnside – Weekly Mad: Skate 3 just had a big update. WHAT ARE YOU UP TO EA!?! WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO US!?! (Weekly rad – He saw the Beach Bum and its a fun movie!)

Get yourself a sweet sweet Summer of Rad 2019 poster!

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_cannabis_mack_weldon_ad_re-export.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 20 August 2019

Martial Arts Movies

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew welcome one of Kyle's oldest friends in comedy Josh Meyrowitz. If you are a fan of Roast Battle you are likely familiar with the image of Josh shirtless getting the audience to chant “Battle” on the show. Kyle and Josh chat about their early open mic days and their shared adventures in crippling anxiety. They also talk about Martial Arts movies. Josh is a fan of all things nerdy and we still can't believe we haven't done this as an episode yet. (Honestly, we're still only like 75% sure we haven't done it.) But regardless, this is one of those topics that never gets old and truly we only scratch the surface in two hours so I guess it gives us an excuse to do more episodes on the topic!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Chicago (city)

Matthew – Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling (show)

Get yourself a sweet sweet Summer of Rad 2019 poster!

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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Direct download: TIR_martial_arts_movies_josh_meyrowitz_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 13 August 2019

And now for something slightly different. This week, Kyle is sick, two episodes got rescheduled, and we had 24 hours to get an episode recorded and posted. But at This Is Rad, we're never gonna leave you high and dry. So Kyle and Burnside sat down in Kyle's backyard and started talking about video games. They also talk about future stuff they wanna do on the podcast. If you are into any of the stuff we're thinking of doing please hit us up because we wanna keep bringing you guys new and interesting stuff because as long as you folks keep listening we're gonna work hard to bring you a quality podcast. Now, I know what you're thinking... “But how did this episode turn out to be over 2 hours long if it's just Kyle and Matt hanging out.” Oh boy, about halfway through this episode things get exciting. Kyle's Mom has a pretty crazy story about the Manson Family. And that leads to stories about dune buggies, boats, parties in the 70's, and a visit to the CIA. Seriously, this one takes some turns and we hope that you enjoy it!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Mindhunter (show)

Matthew – PEN15 (show)

Get yourself a sweet sweet Summer of Rad 2019 poster!

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_Video_Games_The_Manson_Family_and_Dune_Buggies_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 6 August 2019

90's Music

This week, Kyle and Matt are joined by comedian Matt Cole for a chat about the glorious music of the 1990's. Grunge! Smooth R&B! Hip Hop! Third Eye Blind! This episode is a veritable smorgasbord of music nerdery and we hope you enjoy. Even for as long as we talked we could still do another ten episodes like this so please hit us up with your favorite 90's jams and maybe we can add them to the list for the next one. But for now, please enjoy this super fun episode. Fun bonus note: We recorded this episode in late just before starting Summer of Rad episodes. So anytime we say something that time stamps the episode, just think of it as low rent time travel!

Weekly Rad:

Kyle – Horizon Chase Turbo (game)

Get yourself a sweet sweet Summer of Rad 2019 poster!

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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Direct download: TIR_90s_Music_second_bleep_added_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 30 July 2019

The 2019 River's Langley Backyard Cookout Extravaganza!

We wrap up another Summer of Rad by sitting down with Rivers Langley for our annual backyard cook out. This year Rivers brought along some of his friends (Carter Glascock, Sam Harter, and Courtney Peterson) from the Goods From The Woods universe to join us in the consuming of several pounds of fried seafood. Rivers shares his recipes for a delicious fish fry and everyone eats so much they go a little insane. If you've ever wished more podcasts had extended riffs about Chedder Bay biscuits, your prayers have been answered. Plus, in a TIR first, the weekly rads are at the END of the episode. Chaos Reigns! This has been a lovely Summer of Rad and on behalf of everyone at TIR, we'd like to thank you for spending your summer with us.

So sit back, grab a pile of snacks, and hang out with us as we get summertime silly.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (game)

Burnside: Spider-Man Far From Home (movie)

Carter: HBO and shows like Arli$$ (show)

Rivers: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (movie)

Laura: Legends of Tomorrow (show)

Kasey: The Curse: The Colorful & Chaotic History of the LA Clippers by Mick Minas (book)

Sam: YouTube channels of rednecks reviewing guns (youtube videos)

Courtney: Queer Eye season 5 (show)

Get yourself a sweet sweet Summer of Rad 2019 poster!

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_2019_Summer_Cookout_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 23 July 2019

A Goofy Movie

This week Kyle, Matthew, and Laura welcome back Joe Kaye for a feature length commentary on the 90's animated summer classic A Goofy Movie. Thrill as every breaks down which anthropomorphized animal character was their sexual awakening. Plus, Powerlines might be the most underrated artist of the 90's. We also talk about the waking nightmare that is the new trailer for Cats. And you better believe Kyle has some strong opinions about Disney Afternoon. A fun cinematic journey into the summer of rad. As a bonus, on the intro Kyle is joined by Jen Saunderson for some extra fun riffing. They imply they might be starting a new podcast so stand by for more info on that in the future (and you thought there wouldn't be any more teases for new stuff after Comic Con!).

Note: If you're trying to watch this episode as an actually commentary, go ahead and pause the movie during the Mack Weldon ad. It's not compensated for in the time code. But you do get Sack Weldon and Blandyman talking! This episode is a star studded affair!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – The Ice Cream Man (comic)

Jen – A Netflix rabbit hole of late 90's / early 00's lady movies like Under The Tuscan Sun, How to Make an American Quilt, and Devine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (movies)

Get yourself a sweet sweet Summer of Rad 2019 poster!

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

Instagram: @thisisradpodcast

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http://www.thisisradpodcast.com

Direct download: TIR_A_Goofy_Movie_Joe_Kaye_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 16 July 2019

Popsicles

The summer of rad gets foodie as Kyle prepares a lovely flight of popsicles for a panel of discerning palettes. Kyle and Matthew are joined by Robert Ahn, Taylor VH, and Nancy Clark for a discussion of what constitutes a popsicle versus and ice cream novelty, cartooned themed snacks, and the mysterious allure of the ice cream man. We put together a good solid half hour of chat before we start eating so if you are grossed out by people eating on mic, there is a well designated jumping off point. That said, if you can take a little bit of audible slurping (we tried to eat away from mic as much as possible, we're not monster) then you get some good riffing.

Technical Note: We were getting some funky buzzes from the aging power cable we were using. We're working on upgrading and its pretty quiet and only happens a few times but figured we'd let you know that we know.

Popsicle Flight:

Standard Popsicle brand basic popsicle

Rocket Pop

Sherbet Push Up

Outshine Pineapple Bar

Helados Mexico Fresca-Strawberry Bar

Fudgesicle

Orange Creamsicle

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Crawl (movie)

Robert – Lillians Bread and Sweets (Filipino restaurant inside a carwash)

Get yourself a sweet sweet Summer of Rad 2019 poster!

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_Popsicles_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 9 July 2019

Fantasy Cruises

During last year's Summer of Rad we had Brandie Posey, Keith Carey, and Kasey Clark come over to Kyle's backyard so that everybody could pitch their dream music festival. It was a lot of fun and we decided that we should do something similar next year. Then Brandie proposed a fantasy cruise. We set a date and Keith set the wrong date and couldn't make it. Also, Laura was sick. But the REST of the crew returned to bring you a follow up to last years episode. Who is creating a fantasy cruise as an alibi for murder at sea? Are pirate ghosts something you'd want on your cruise? Also, the Los Angeles Clippers look like they have a pretty good season ahead of them. We had a lot of fun and we'd love to know what YOUR fantasy cruise would be so tweet at us @thisisradpod with your pitch!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Midsommar (movie)

Kasey – Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joining the LA Clippers (an event that gives Kasey hope for the future)

Matthew - Stranger Things Season 3 (show)

Brandie – The Hu (band)

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_Fantasy_Cruise_Brandie_Posey_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 2 July 2019

Summer Jamz

Welcome to Summer of Rad 2019! For our first summer episode Kyle sat down with one of his favorite people in the world Julia Prescott, and they talk about the songs that make them think of summer. Prepare for some sweet sweet holding phones up to the microphone action. Plus they get into a pretty deep convo about dealing with depression. So if you've got the summertime blues this episode might help. (Or not, hey I'm just a one podcast, there's only so much I can do.) Plus, since Matt and Laura were sick for the episode we have nice long intro for ya. So break out the blank cassette tapes and put together your own personal playlist and we dive into the world of Summah Jamz.

Weekly Rads:

Laura - Toy Story 4 (movie)

Matt – Outer Wilds (game) and Anima by Thom Yorke (album)

Kyle – By Night by Plague Vendors (album)

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_Summer_Jamz_Julia_Prescott_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 25 June 2019

One Wheels (or “Hey, everybody makes mistakes!”)

Hey everybody, this week's episode is a doozy! Kyle and Matthew welcome director of photography and adventure punk Jan Michael Losada for a conversation about One Wheels, a crazy ass contraption that you've likely never heard of and Jan has ridden for thousands of miles. Plus, there are some solid tangents about cinematography, VR, and a whole litany of other stuff. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuut... before that high quality episode we had some issues. Ol' producer Kyle had a bit of a goof setting up the recorder and as a result the guest mic was not active for: The Intro! The Ad for Mack Weldon! (go to www.mackweldon.comand use the promo code RAD to get 20% off your first order!) And last but not least, the first 45 minutes of an episode! We started over and still gave you an hour and forty five minute episode where we fixed stuff. For those who are completest, we'll put the lost episode audio at the end (after the closing music) cause there is some fun stuff if you can get past the wonky audio. We include all of it to show, hey, everybody makes mistakes. So kick back, relax, and enjoy!

Weekly Rads:

Laura - Good Omens (which she is pretty sure she hasn't said before...) (show)

Kyle – Mr. Iglesias (show)

Matthew – the ill informed Christian boycott of Good Omens where they didn't know which streaming service it was on and mistakenly said “Don't watch it on Netflix” which is funny because it's on Amazon Prime. (thing that happened)

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_One_Wheels_Jan_Michael_Losada_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 18 June 2019

Midsummer Scream

This week on the show, Kyle and Matthew (along with special guest co-host Gabriella Contreras) are joined by Rick West, the creative director for Midsummer Scream, a fantastic halloween and horror convention August 3-4 in Long Beach, CA. Kyle and Gabriella both adore the con and after Gabriella met Rick at a spooky bar, she connected Kyle so that they could make this episode happen. Guys, turns out Rick, Kyle, and Gabriella can talk about haunts and theme parks... a lot. Rick also created Theme Park Adventure, a newsletter turned website that ran from 1994 to 2018 and was one of the earliest youtube channels to post haunt walkthrough videos. For real guys, this is a fun episode. If you want to hear Kyle gasp and squeal and truly nerdgasm, you have found your episode. It's a little Radtober in the summer time. Something a little different but a lot of fun!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – The Dead Don't Die (movie) and Climax (movie)

Special Intro Guest:

Robert Ahn = “Happy 36^thBirthday” Lego Meme (meme) and Fear the Walking Dead Season 5 Episode 3

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_Midsummer_Scream_Rick_West_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 11 June 2019

Jim Jarmusch

This week on the show Kyle and Burnside are joined by long time friend of the show John Ungaro. It's been forever since John has been on the show and we have plenty to talk about. He got there early and so we had him sit in on the intro so this episode just goes straight through. We talk about the films of indie film icon Jim Jarmusch. Kyle and John both cite Jarmusch as a big influence on their creative work and their teenage interest in independent cinema. They explore the themes and motifs that run through his movies. They also talk about how New York City looks on film. They also get real rambley for a while. If you enjoy tangent episodes, we've got plenty for you this ep. They also speculate about his latest film The Dead Don't Die and how wild it is that thirty years into a career, Jarmusch is making a commercially released zombie movie. I don't think any of us saw that coming. Enjoy!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – The Violet Wanderers (podcast) and Protoplanets (band)

John – The Maniac Cop Trilogy (movies) and Phantasm (movie) and Swamp Thing (show)

Burnside – Keanu Reeves in general, also E3 or whatever, also Documentary Now Season 3

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_Jim_Jarmusch_John_Ungaro_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 4 June 2019

The Dresden Files

This week on the show Kyle and Matt are joined by the always delightful Ron Swallow to chat about the long running book series The Dresden Files. Fun fact: Kyle and Matt were both unaware this episode was going to be about books. But after some helpful explanation from Ron they get sucked into the description of this long running dark fantasy series. Ron has had a life long love affair with fantasy fiction and Kyle uses this episode as an opportunity to better understand a genre he is woefully under read on. They get into what it takes to make a good ongoing series. Plus, a lot of talk about vampires, and that's always a good time. So whether your a long running fan of the series or if you also had no idea what constitutes a Dresden File, there's something fun for everyone.

Weekly Rad:

Kyle – Best Movies Never Made (podcast)

Check out Laura's new designs on TeePublic!!!

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_Dresden_Files_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 28 May 2019

Gambling: Slot Machines

This week on the show Kyle's Mom makes her return and she brings along her best friend Janice so they can tell us all about the world of Slot Machines. Now, I know many of you are like “How much can you really talk about sitting down and putting money into a machine and pushing a button?” As it turns out, a lot. Learn what makes a good machine! Learn proper slot etiquette! Plus, always be tippin'. This episode was super fun and Kyle's Mom and Janice have some great stories.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Teen Titians: The Judas Contract (comic)

Taylor – Deny's Cinnamon Bun Pancakes (food)

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_Gambling_Final_fixed.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 21 May 2019

Magic: The Gathering

This week on the show, Kyle and Matthew welcome comedian and radio DJ Jake Dill. Jake is one of Kyle's longest running friends in comedy and this episode is the first time Kyle has ever heard him talk about his love of Magic: The Gathering. He explains his experiences in the world of Magic, along with his story of how he got into the game and what it is about the game that keeps him coming back. Laura pops in to share her experiences and her and Jake throw down as Matt and Kyle politely have no idea what is happening. This one is super fun and feels like a real celebration of the long running collectable card game. So put your deck together and prepare for a grand ride through the world of one of the most popular trading card games.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle and Matthew - John Wick Chapter 3 (cinematic masterpiece)

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_Magic_Cards_Jake_Dill_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 14 May 2019

Industrial Society and It's Futures

Okay... so hear us out. You're thinking to yourself, “hmm, that title sounds familiar but I'm not sure from where...” Let's get a couple of things straight. Yes, that is the title of domestic terrorist Ted Kaczynski's manifesto. No, this is not an episode supporting the violent actions of anyone. But, This Is Rad, what is this episode then? When we ask guests what they want to talk about, it's often something like “I really love jackets” and we talk about jackets (hmm... we should do a jacket episode when it starts getting chilly again...) In this case, Kyle's longtime friend Jason Van Glass proposed an interesting experiment for the show. Believe it or not, both Kyle and Matthew had their worries going into this episode. What resulted what a great and thought provoking episode about ideology, technological advancement, human societal structures, anarchism, and about a million other high concept ideas. After so much worry this turned out to be one of the most interesting episodes we have done in a while. If you dug the Invisibles episodes, this episode definitely pairs nicely with that one. Thanks to Jason for throwing us a fascinating curve ball and a great episode!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Chernobyl (show)

Bonus Rad: Kyle's album Absolute Terror is out now, if you haven't already, feel free to check it out!

Bonus Bonus Rad: Also, if you have Shudder, or know someone who does, go watch The Last Drive in with Joe Bob Briggs.

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_Industrial_Society_Jason_Van_Glass_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 7 May 2019

Eminem

WARNING: This episode deals with some dark subject matter due in part to the nature of the artist we are discussing. Also, darkness is something that just kinda happens when you get Kyle, Keith, and Nicole together. So if you're not feeling up to it, we still love you and we'll see you next week. <3

Today Kyle and Matthew are joined by podcast favorites Nicole Becannon and Keith Carey for a discussion of Eminem. They take a look at his long and storied career and use it as a way to look at how the music industry as a whole has evolved over the last twenty years. Yeah, that's right, twenty years. You feel that? That's the terrifying feeling of age my friend. But don't think about that. Think about bleached hair and baggy jeans. And songs about murder fantasies. And also songs about feeling bad about yourself. Plus there are some pretty wild tangents. This one is a lot of fun. Please enjoy whole sections of episode where we all just end up laughing for extended periods. Not for the faint of heart but if you're feeling bold, come get silly with us.

Weekly Rads:

Laura: American Gods season 2 (Show)

A Room with a View by E.M. Forster (book)

Ann of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Kyle: PanelxPanel (digital magazine)

Strip Panel Naked (youtube channel)

Matthew: Being mean to your friends (mean thing you shouldn't do)

F is for Family (show)

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_Eminem_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 30 April 2019

Travel

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew are joined by Cecilia Gardner and her boyfriend Steven Hanus for a whirlwind adventure around the globe. Besides being an amazing photographer/musician/human Cecilia has traveled here and abroad and vlogged the highlights of her journey. The group talk about some of their favorite places to travel. There's a pretty fun tangent about sky diving. Also, things get heated when discussing theme parks with the best roller coasters. This episode is sheer delight and hopefully we give you the itch to pack a bag and head out for parts unknown.

Weekly Rads:

Matthew – I Think You Should Leave (Show)

Kyle – Pick it Up: Ska in the 90's (Documentary)

Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt

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Direct download: TIR_Travel_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 23 April 2019

Live from Alaska

This week we bring you our second ever LIVE episode from the Alaska B4U Die Festival. With Kyle up north and Matthew still down south, his role was filled by listener/festival attendee/cool dude Stephen Salazar. This ep is pretty much an hour of hot riffs and a viable template for potential future live episodes. Should we come to your town and riff with local comics? Listen and then hit us up. You never know...

Featured Guests:

Round 1:

(The Buffalo Boys!)

Don Johnson

Brian Netzel

Eddo

John Lockwood

Round 2:

Anna Valenzuela

Jessica Michelle Singleton

Carlos Delgado

Jason Van Glass

Round 3:

Kass Smiley

Weekly Rads:

Matthew – Fancy/Trashy Foods (food)

Kyle – RagnarRox and The Sphere Hunter (youtube channels)

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_Alaska_Live_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 16 April 2019

The Invisibles pt.2

It took two episodes and nearly 7 hours of podcast but we have concluded our magnum opus breaking down Grant Morrison's “The Invisibles.” Brent Schmidt returns with even more notes and we dive into volumes 2 and 3 of this epic story of magick and the nature of reality. After explaining Chaos Magick and the basic players we are now ready to dig deep into the story and our theories behind the story. Brent has truly outdone himself again as we complete what we are dubbing the “Brent Trilogy” along with our Animorphs and Sekret Machines episodes.

Weekly Rad:

Kyle – Pony by Orville Peck (album)

Burnside and Laura – Steamboat Willie Lego Set (lego set)

Plus – Shout out to Amazon's The Tick series and Adam Crosse

Check your streaming music platform of choice this Friday because their just might be a new album release from a certain host of the podcast...

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_Invisibles2_Brent_Schmit_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 9 April 2019

Game of Thrones

This week on the show Matthew and Kyle welcome Kim and David Harvey for a chat about HBO's fantasy epic Game of Thrones. In the weeks before the show goes into it's final season we take it upon ourselves to discuss two key aspects of the show: 1.) It RULES and 2.) It should never have worked as a show. Kim and David are pretty hardcore fantasy nerds. We take some time to break down just how many decorative swords they have in their home. Kyle and Kim have found that Game of Thrones finds this weird middle ground for someone who doesn't normally like fantasy like Kyle and somebody who LOVES it like Kim. It's a fun talk and we will likely do some kind of fun bonus episode follow up after this season ends so we can all see how we feel. But for now, please enjoy this episode and tweet at us and let us know how excited you are about the final season!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle (still in Alaska) – Kill Creek by Scott Thomas (book)

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

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Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_GoT_Kim_and_David_Harvey_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 2 April 2019

The Invisibles pt.1

This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by fan favorite Brent Schmidt. You guys know when Brent comes on the show it's something special and he does not disappoint this time. I know there is a segment of our listeners who say “I just wish they'd talk more about chaos magick!” Well good news! This is the episode you've been waiting for. The boys break down Grand Morrison's comic book magnum opus The Invisibles. This is an episode Kyle and Brent have been prepping for a while and they are THRILLED to finally bring it to you. But in the grand tradition of the show we run long. But we run so long that we're actually going to do a follow up episode in a few weeks. For now enjoy our break down of chaos magick, the origins of the series, and our thoughts on the first volume. This episode was super fun, come get weird with us.

Weekly Rad:

Kyle – The Beach Bum (movie)

Check out our merch!

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_The_Invisibles_pt1_brent_schmidt_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 26 March 2019

Target

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew are joined the the hilarious and delightful Jessie Johnson to chat about Target. Yeah, it's a big box store and big corporations are the devil but work with us here, there's some good riffs and a lot of shared experiences about the weirdness of consistency walking through a Target. There is a lot a lot of talk about Arizona, where Jessie grew up and got her start in comedy. There is also talk about the fun and free games you and your friends make when you are all broke. Plus on the intro there is kind of an impromptu state of the union for the video game industry and Matthew has some interesting observations. Overall, fun times with fun people. Enjoy!

Weekly Rads:

Matthew – @catatonicyouths (instagram)

Kyle – Us (movie)

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Check out our merch!

Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo

Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178

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Direct download: TIR_target_final_fixed.mp3
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Tue, 19 March 2019

The Karate Kid

Rad on, Rad off. This week on the show, Kyle, Matthew, and Laura sit down with the brilliant Kate Gaffney to talk about her favorite movie of all time The Karate Kid. This is the first time we've chatted with Kate on land, but you might remember her from last summer's boat episode. The Karate Kid is kinda a perfect storm for this group. The movie combines fun 80's montages, life lessons, dating, family dynamics, and heaping helpings of sweet sweet shots of the San Fernando Valley in the 1980's. They talk about how well cast the movie is and in general how the movie is better and more emotional than it has any right to be. And yeah, they talk about the sequels and re-makes too. Fun times. Just remember this everybody: You're the best around and nothing's ever gonna keep you down.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Dork by Evan Dorkin (comic)

Matthew – The Division 2 (video game)

Laura – The Umbrella Academy (specifically the Netflix series)

Special Intro Guest Brent Schmidt - @tallboysclub (instagram account) and “a six minute video of Tight Bros From Way Back playing like from like 10 years ago” (youtube video)

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Battlestar Galactica (Part 3)

Direct download: TIR_Karate_Kid_kate_gaffney_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 12 March 2019

We have returned as the prophecy has foretold. Kyle and Matthew welcome back Anna Valenzuela and Jenny Chalikian for the third installment of their ongoing retrospective of the Battlestar Galactica reboot. This time they take a look at season two and in the process learn that a lot of stuff they thought was from season two is actually season three and instead season two is full of crazy stuff they almost forgot. This gets intense. Kyle and Anna excitedly yell a lot. We praise Grace Park for playing two charters who look exactly and yet feel entirely different from one another. We breakdown why the Chief is maybe the most complex character. We continue our campaign to elect Laura Roslin present of everything forever. Plus, after so much talk, it has finally arrived: FAT APOLLO enters the series!

Weekly Rads:

Matthew – Getting rid of Direct TV (Thing he did)

Kyle – Strange Brain Parts (YouTube Channel)

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

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Direct download: TIR_BSGpt3_Anna_and_Jenny_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 5 March 2019

Pizza pt.2

Pizza in the morning. Pizza in the evening. Pizza at supper time. When pizza is the subject of your podcast, you can have pizza anytime. Did I do that for the last pizza episode? I was gonna check but then I didn't and now here we are. This week on the show Kyle and Matthew welcome writer/comedian Matt Dwyer to the show. Besides being one of the darkest and funniest writers Kyle knows he's also become an excellent pizza chef in the last few years. Matt hails from Chicago and after our amazing episode with Steve Simone about proper New York pizza we felt it was only fair to get the second city's view on making a proper pizza. We get into some intresting territory about the lesser known approaches to pizza and Kyle learns to gain an appreciation for proper Chicago style deep dish pizza. If you are like him and have your doubts this is worth a listen. This is probably not a good episode to listen to while hungry cause it's mostly us just talking about how delicious food is. We also get into some great tangents about Tom Waits, Jerry Stahl, and the evils of corporate culture. Yeah, on the pizza episode.

Note: We tried an experiment with the way we opened the episode. We started and then Kyle realized that we could do the intro and the episode as one track (less editing!). So if you seem real confused, we were just trying something for the sake of trying it, fear not, we'll be back to normal format next week. Order shall be preserved and there will again be peace and freedom in the galaxy....

Weekly Rads:

Matthew – The Perfect Bid (documentary on Amazon Prime)

Kyle – 5 Below (store) and Boyfriend (rapper)

Dwyer – Coleman Hawkins (jazz musician) and Arbitrary Stupid Goal by Tarmara Shopsin (book)

This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

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Direct download: TIR_PizzaPt2_Matt_Dwyer_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 26 February 2019

The Saw Franchise

This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by returning guest Jozalyn Sharp. Last time Jozalyn came on and talked about dogs. Cute fuzzy wuzzy widdle doggies with their little wagity tales and flopity ears. So naturally, this time, we are talking about the ultra violent mid-2000's horror franchise Saw. Joz is a massive fan of the franchise and Kyle and Burnside are no slouches either. Joz is one of our favorite guests and she does not disappoint. The gang come to the defense of the franchise and point out that the early films have much more in common with a Law and Order-style police procedural than the “torture porn” moniker the franchise is often saddled with. They break down just what makes the franchise fun and exciting and they do their best to parse through the insane continuity of the series. They talk about their favorite Jigsaw puzzles and ruminate on how they'd fair if they found themselves playing one of Jigsaw's games. It's a fun episode and as always Joz is one of the funniest and filthiest comedians around so things get silly despite the buckets of blood and viscera.

Weekly Rad:

Kyle – Mister Mircle (2018) by Tom King and Mitch Gerads (comic)

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Direct download: TIR_Saw_Jozlyn_Sharp_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 19 February 2019

Stuff?

Okay, after almost six years of podcasting every week, it finally happened... We got so deep into a conversation that the idea originally conceived (comics) got a little lost in the shuffle. Don't get me wrong, we DO talk about comics, for like a few minutes... and then... well, it's a really fun episode! Our guest Pablo Escobosa is a very sharp, funny, and talented dude and you won't walk away disappointed. If you like riffs, consider this an all riffs episode. If you like topics, next week's episode we are back to our regularly scheduled format. For this week, find a comfy spot on the couch and come hang out with Kyle, Matthew, and Pablo as they go on a journey.

Weekly Rads:

(with special guest Kasey Clark, who was playing Kingdom Hearts 3 for a portion of this intro...)

Kasey – Roundball Rock (comedy basketball podcast)

Kyle – The Worst It's Ever Been by Groundhog Day (album)

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Direct download: TIR_Stuff_Pablo_Escobosa_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 12 February 2019

Schitt's Creek

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew welcome the delightful Rosa Pasquarella to the show to discuss the brilliant Canadian sitcom Schitt's Creek. Rosa and Kyle have worked together on several job and currently share an office (along with Robert from the recent Yorgos Lanthimos episode). Rosa and Matthew are big fans of Schitt's Creek and so Kyle gets to take the Burnside spot and learn about what makes the show so fun. Plus, Laura pops in with her thoughts as well. Plus, some sweet riffs and a special appearance by a certain “ghost with the most.” Schitt's Creek is currently on Netflix so go check it out!

Weekly Rads:

Matthew - Apex Legends (video game)

Kyle – The Haunted Forest Tour by Jeff Strand and James A. Moore, Sick House by Jeff Strand, and Pet Semetary by Stephen King (books/audiobooks)

This episode is sponsored by the good folks at www.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

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Direct download: TIR_Schitts_Creek_Rosa_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 5 February 2019

Real Housewives

If you'd told us that there would be a Real Housewives episode of This Is Rad, when we started This Is Rad, we'd have worried you'd come from the darkest timeline. And hey, maybe you did, we don't know. But this episode is, in fact, rad. That is thanks, in no small part, to our guest, the brilliant and hilarious Annie Lockwood. Annie is in LA visiting from the ATL and sat down with Kyle and Matt to talk about her love of the many flavors of Real Housewives. Annie was Kyle's opener for his album taping back in December. They met may years ago at a mic in Atlanta and Kyle has been a fan ever since. Believe it or not, this episode has some insane tangents. Burnside turns the show into an episode of Shark Tank for a while. Tweet at us if you would buy Matt's product. Lot of talk about butts in this one. Like... a lot. Enjoy!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle's new record label RadLand Records is doing a launch party / album release party at The Barkley in Pasadena at 8pm on February 6^th, 2019. It's free and features comedy from Kyle, Solange Castro, Keith Carey, Tom Goss, Vance Sanders, and Maria Bamford! Plus, free RadLand Records stickers!

Plus: Matt and Laura will also be there, so if you come hang out you can get a picture with the whole gang!

Check out our merch!

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Direct download: TIR_Real_Housewives_Final_redo.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 29 January 2019

Parenting part 2: Moms

This week Kyle and Matthew chat with comedian Meredith Casey in part two of their mini series on the wonders of parenting. Meredith is a mom and we talk about what motherhood has been like for her. She talks about doing stand up while pregnant, balancing creative life with responsibility, and the advantages of being a parent on an artsy schedule. Plus, more zoo talk than you were probably expecting. Also, they chat about exploring darkness in comedy, the wonders of cognitive behavioral therapy and Jams bands. This one goes a lot of different directions and its a real good time!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Resident Evil 2 (remake) (video game/an answer to years of prayer)

Matthew – Videos of kids falling off of scooters (video/concept)

Bonus: The Goofy movie/Goof Troop franchise

Kyle's label RadLand Records is having a launch party/show at The Barkley in Pasadena Wednesday February 6^that 8pm. The show is free and features Kyle, Solange Castro, Keith Carey, Tom Goss, Vance Sanders, and Maria Bamford! Come hang out!

Also: RadLand Records' first release Solange Castro's "A Journey of Self Discovery" is out now wherever you stream or download music!

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Direct download: TIR_Parenting_2_Meradith_Casey_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 22 January 2019

Yorgos Lanthimos

Man, sometimes we have good timing. This week Kyle and Mathew chat with Robert Ahn about his love for director Yorgos Lanthimos. And wouldn't you know it, Mr. Lanthimos just got nominated for Best Director for his fantastic new film The Favorite. Kyle and Robert break down what makes Lanthimos' work so compelling and they hope that like Burnside, by the end of this episode you'll give him movies a try. His mix of stylized acting and dark humor is super distinct and there's not better time to go check his stuff out so you can seem worldly and hip when your friends ask if you've ever heard of him. Plus, we go on a couple insane tangents. Burnside get's real silly. He's a fun guy.

Weekly Rad:

Kyle – Pod Minutes To Cast Night (podcast)

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Direct download: TIR_Yorgos_Robert_Ahn_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 15 January 2019

Bass

This week Kyle takes a solo trip to long beach to catch up with his former roommate and dear friend Eric Bryan for a chat about the most underrated of musical instruments, the bass. Eric is a fantastic bass player who has hopped around numerous metal bands over the years. These days he plays with the excellent thrash band Anger As Art (who just released a new live album “Fast as F*ck”). Kyle talks about his long history of relationships with bass players, from his father, to some of his best friends, and past girlfriends. He also talks about how he has started to play more bass than guitar in recent years. They talk about what makes a good bass player and what bass brings to a band. They break down some of rock and metal's bass luminaries and how their played elevated their respective groups. They also chat about the philosophy of bass playing. There's probably more talk about the art of bass here than you are likely to find anywhere. (But if you find any sweet bass podcasts, be sure to let us know!) They also go on some pretty nerdy music tangents. If you're a fan of metal or sweet sweet low end, this episode is a good time.

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – The Night Comes for Us (movie)

Matthew – Cuphead (video game)

Laura – The Room (ipad game)

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Direct download: TIR_Bass_Eric_Bryan_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 8 January 2019

Supernatural

This week Matthew is on assignment so Kyle and Laura welcome Lacretia Lyon to the show to chat about the long running cult favorite show Supernatural. They talk about handsome Dads. And handsome boys. And at one point it spins off into a chat just about cute boys in general. Plus we talk about demons. And how great monster of the week shows are. Plus, we entertain the idea of an all CW universe cross over event and how insane that might be. Lacretia has an encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture stuff that rivals or maybe even surpasses Kyle. So kick back, relax and watch the references fly!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle - Spider-Man: Enter The Spider-Verse (movie)

Laura - A Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix series) and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson (book)

Lacretia - King of the Hill (show)

This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon!

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Direct download: TIR_Supernatural_lacretia_lyon_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Wed, 2 January 2019

Degrassi

This week Kyle and Matthew chat with Katie Pajao about the Canadian teen melodrama glory that is Degrassi. They explore what exactly it is about the show that is so captivating. They discuss how Nickelodeon's deep cable spin off channels changed how a whole generation views Canadian teen life. And they talk about Drake. But also, Katie plays a large part in Kyle's becoming a stand up and you get to hear some stories of high school drama club Kyle. And who doesn't want that? It's a wild ride and there are lots of tangents. Good times man.

Weekly Rads:

From a sleepy Kyle...

Linda, Linda by The Blue Hearts (song)

We're You're Friends, Man by The Bevis Frond (album)

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Direct download: TIR_Degrassi_Katie_Pajao_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:22am PDT

Tue, 25 December 2018

Year in Rad-view 2018

For our final This Is Rad for 2018 we look back at the past year in pop culture and spotlight a few of our favorites in records, music, movies, and videos games. And hey, as a bonus, Rivers Langley from The Goods From The Woods happened to swing by and hangs out for the whole episode. 2018 had some pretty dramatic ups and downs but we try to look at some of the non-sucky things this year produced. Tweet at us at @thisisradpod and let us know what some of your favorites of 2018. And as another year draws to a close, we just want to thank all of you for listening and we look forward to starting fresh in 2019 with you for a new year of Radness!

Love,

Kyle, Matthew, and Laura

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Direct download: TIR_year_in_radview_2018_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Wed, 19 December 2018

The Coen Brothers

This week Kyle and Matthew headed to podcast friend and rival Adam Murray for a chat about the films of Joel and Ethan Coen. Learn how the Coen's work has influenced Adam as a director. Thrill as Kyle reveals a few essential Coen Bros films he has yet to see. It's been a while since we've been this on topic and in depth but whether you are a longtime fan of the Coen Brothers or new to their work this is a great breakdown of an impressive body of work.

Producer Note: At the end of the ep, Adam promotes a video of his that will be featured on Vimeo, this ep was originally gonna come out in January but we moved it up, so it won't be out til December 27th. But once it is out, go check the heck out of it.

Have a happy holidays Radsters!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle: Theory of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents (documentary)

Matthew: Paddington 2 (movie)

Laura: Nailed It (Netflix series)

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Direct download: TIR_Coen_Bros_Final_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00am PDT

Tue, 11 December 2018

Parenting part 1: Dads

This week Kyle and Matthew have comedian and father Dave Apkarian on the podcast to talk about the hardest job you'll ever love, being a parent. In a 48 hour period Kyle had two conversations with comics about being parents and wanted to do them as one super episode about parenting, but due to scheduling issues we are splitting this bad boy into two parts. In this episode we talk about Dads. What is it like being a dad? What is it like having a dad? What makes a good dad? What are some of the classic types of Dads? Also, how terrifying is it to take care of a living human? Dave answers these questions and more and you better believe we make some sweet sweet dad jokes. Dave is a delightful and sweet man and we have a ton of fun. Look for part 2 coming sometime in January. And if you just can't get enough Dad talk, check out Sad Dad, Dave's podcast.

Weekly Rads:

Burnside – His new Skateboard! (skateboard)

Kyle – OnRush (video game)

Dave – Shipwrek (EDM artist) (https://shipwrek.bandcamp.com)

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Direct download: TIR_Parenting_Pt1_dave_apkarian_final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 4 December 2018

Green Day

This week on the show, Kyle, Matthew, and Laura are joined by a TON of people for a roundtable discussion of one of the most popular alternative rock bands of the 90's and 00's Green Day. Keith Carey and Nicole Becannon lead the discussion and share their experiences with the band and they each debate what they think are the definitive Green Day songs and albums. The band has been around so long that its interesting to see the different points of entry for different fans and how that colors their vision of the band. But it wouldn't be This Is Rad if there wasn't distractions and this time we have a murders row of distractors: Tom Goss, Tanya Salzer, Taylor Vracin-Harrell, and Jordan Leigh Williams all ready to help provide tangents and some hot hot riffs. Bonus for those who stick around to the end, there just might be a little Tom Lightning Round to close out the show. This one is a lot of fun!

Weekly Rads:

Kyle – Evangelion is coming to Netflix in 2019! (All is right with the world)

also Kyle – Why Are You In Here by Greg Behrendt (comedy album)

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Direct download: TIR_Green_Day_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 27 November 2018

Black Metal

This week Kyle is solo having a very intimate chat with Joe Dosch about Black Metal. They talk about the strangely universal nature of this extreme music genre. Joe chronicles his early days of discovering metal and does a pretty fantastic job explaining the appeal of extreme music. They talk about what makes a good black metal band and they explore some of the darker and more unseemly sides of the genre as well. Good lucky trying to spell most of the band names they bring up this episode, but honestly its a pretty solid primer for the uninitiated into the world of black metal. And hey, we even stay on topic for about the first hour and change. The last forty minutes Kyle and Joe totally go off topic and end up talking about life, art, politics, and in general are two friends catching up and chatting. If you don't wanna hear two guys chatting, if you bail about an hour and ten in, you should get pretty much your fill of metal. Also, this was recorded in early June and then go lost in the cracks for a few months. We are glad we are finally able to present it to you and sorry to Joe for it taking so gosh darn long.

Weekly Rad:

Kyle - Building Stories by Chris Ware (comic)

Kyle's album taping is this upcoming Monday (Dec 3^rd) at 8pm at Star Bar in Atlanta, GA! If you live in the area come hang. Tweet @kyleclarkisrad or @thisisradpod for more info you if you're thinking of coming.

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Direct download: TIR_Black_Metal_Final.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm PDT

Tue, 20 November 2018

Rad-Ful 2018

This Is Rad returns to a tradition that we totally forgot to do last year! Kyle, Matthew, and Laura sat down a few days before Thanksgiving to chat and catch up. Everybody has been pretty brutally busy and we decided it would be fun to talk about things we are thankful for and in general just hang out as the Rad Fam. We talk about being tired a lot. And sleeping on planes. And Pokemon. And Kyle tells a few stories that he has FOR SURE told on the podcast before. But it's fun. If you ever want to know what it sounds like for the 10 minutes before we start recording this is a pretty close approximation. But it's not all gloomy sleepy, there are some fun riffs and bits and some chat about Thanksgiving food. Also a debate about what constitutes a Turkey's butt. All three of us would like to take a moment to truly and earnestly thank everyone that listens to the show. As 2018 comes into the home stretch we've really taken stock of how amazing our community of listeners are. Without you were would be three weirdos doing voices in a living room. But thanks to you, we are three weirdos doing voices in a living room who have the sweetest, smartest, and kindest fans a podcast could ask for (take THAT other podcasts!). Thank you for listening and have a festive and safe Thanksgiving!

Kyle's livestream of “Absolute Terror” his new comedy album is THIS FRIDAY (11/23/18) at 7pm pst on Twitch. The Channel name is ThisIsRadPodcast tune in and get an EXLUSIVE one night only event!

Kyle's album taping is Monday Dec 3^rdat Star Bar in Atlanta, GA. 8pm.

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