That Would Be Rad

Join our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE in this week's episode as they go over which '80s cartoon they preferred: Thundercats or He-Man. They dive into Woody's favorite TV show of all time , (of which Tyler has never seen a single episode) and how it ended up being what he decided to binge while laying in bed with "the virus". Plus, the winner of ROUND ONE of the '80s FANTASY FACE OFF :  ...

In today’s episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE take you on a journey back to July 12, 1924. The night five gold miners who ventured toward Mount St. Helens returned from their work not with gold, but with claims they had fought off giant “ape-men”, who seemed to appear from nowhere. Listen to the fascinating, if not terrifying TALE FROM THE TIME CAPSULE of these men’s harrowing escape f...

After taking a break for the holidays and an extra week off for Woody to recover from “the virus” WE’RE BACK! And BOY HOWDY it feels good to be back! Just like everyone our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE were pretty stoked to see Wonder Woman 1984 during the break. This movie being "set in 1984" made us feel like we HAD to cover it on the show. Hear their thoughts about the movie, what it got r...

It’s here. The magical week so many of us have been waiting for. Although this year is certainly different than many in Christmas past - our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE have put together a fabulous SUPER SIZED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL just for you. So climb into Santa's sleigh, hold on tight and get ready to enjoy the big day with us. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and as always... BE RAD! SHOW...

When you turn on your radio in December or walk into any store, you can't help but hear Christmas music playing loudly over the speakers. After all, it's the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR...right? Well, it hasn't always been thought of in that way across the globe. In fact, when you start paying closer attention to some of these Christmas songs we all know so well...hidden within them are little clues to...

There are a handful of movies that our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE have spent their lives debating with others about whether or not they are Christmas movies. I'm sure you know some of them, or at least have spent your fair share of Holiday get-togethers arguing one way or the other. So grab your goose mug, pour some egg nog, and snuggle up next to the fire with us as we go over the Christma...

There are plenty of unsolved mysteries that our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE are obsessed with...but, this one is not only perhaps America's oldest it's also one that centuries later remains UNSOLVED. This week we open the doors to one of the most intriguing and mysterious legends of our history - the lost colony of Roanoke. Put in your headphones and turn up the volume for another "Tale from...

In this Episode our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE visit one of their favorite stores that exists on planet earth... Wizards Video Games : a magical place filled with relics of the past and keys to the future. They take you along on this journey on a “behind the shelves” look at what WIZARDS has to offer and the incredible find that they come across on this particular visit. Next, our hosts d...

What are the odds that our 13th episode would fall on Friday the 13th ? And furthermore, in this week’s episode our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE explore the history and origins of some of the most common superstitions. Coincidence or Synchronicity? We’ll let you decide. As always - thank you for listening and BE RAD. --- SHOW INFO 🎧 That Would Be Rad is produced by Woody Brown & Tyler...

There are creatures here on Earth so amazing and bizarre that throughout history they were once thought to be "myths" by scientists. Creatures so strange that the stories about them were quickly dismissed as "tall tales" villagers would share with expeditionists around a campfire. Creatures that are now so familiar to us that it's almost impossible for us to believe they were one time thought to b...

This week you’re in store for another CONSUMPTION JUNCTION episode - where we dive into what our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE have been getting into lately, obsessing over and frankly what they won’t shut up about! We all know there’s nothing better than that feeling of sharing something that has become a NEW OBSESSION with your best friends. So, sit back and get ready to enjoy! You’ll leave...

This week is Halloween and we couldn’t be more excited over here at That Would Be Rad! So, we prepared a KING-SIZED EPISODE for you full of treats we know you will enjoy. Our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE share their own real-life horror stories. You’ll hear from the winner of the listener-submitted scary stories and listen to their horrifying experiences throughout their life. But, don’t pu...

Halloween has always been our favorite since we were little kids back in the ‘80s and ‘90s running around our neighborhood’s trick or treating. In this week’s episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE talk about all the reasons why Halloween captivated them back then and even now. With hilarious tales of costume choices from childhood, their introduction into horror, and everything in betwe...

This week our hosts dive into a series of REAL-LIFE encounters that span a man’s life all throughout his childhood into adulthood. WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE explore the terrifying experiences of Dan Mitchell who, since he was a young boy, has been continuously visited by what he calls The Harlequin . Turn up the volume and hear about the fascinating history and folklore that surrounds this cha...

We are kicking off our OCTOBER SPOOKTACULAR with one of the most equally terrifying and intriguing legends we’ve told yet... Today’s episode is about Sam The Sandown Ghost Clown . If the combination of “ghost” and “clown” used to describe a creature doesn’t scare you enough then, perhaps referencing it as a “creature” did the trick. Join WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE - put your headphones on, turn u...

Growing up during the 1980s/1990s there was certainly no shortage of gorgeous girls for young dudes like us to fall madly in love with. In today's episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE explore the list of their top crushes from movies in the '80s. Some may be obvious choices but compared to the lists you're most likely used to - I think you'll agree that our hosts do an impressive job of...

One of the best things in the world is to find something new and then become obsessed. Whether it's a tv series, a movie, a video game, a song, an album, a new book or comic or even new podcast! Sharing that NEW OBSESSION with your best friends is EQUALLY EPIC and that's exactly what our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE decided to do for today's episode. So sit back and get ready to hear about wh...

In this episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE really have something special in-store. Another "Tales From The Time Capsule" kicks the episode off with a story that will chill you right to the bone. Put on your headphones and get ready to dig into not only the legend of The Man From Taured but TYLER'S own personal STRANGE EXPERIENCE! Have you ever lost time? Have you ever felt like somethi...

There were a lot of important events that happened in 1989 - but for WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE, the release of Tim Burton's BATMAN was one of the most memorable and monumental for them both. In this episode, our hosts go over their fond memories about the film and take a deep dive into everything from the bizarre audition list, Jack Nicholson's crazy demands while filming, Danny Elfman, and of c...

We all remember the sweet sound a quarter makes as it's dropped into an arcade cabinet. We have fond memories of hanging out with our friends, listening to good music, playing our hearts out for the HIGH SCORE, and maybe even having the courage to talk to your crush. But - in 1981 - during the first wave of video games and arcades: a mysterious black arcade cabinet began appearing in the Portland,...

Every Superhero or Supervillain has an origin. Every story has a beginning. This is ours. Meet the hosts Woody Brown and Tyler Bence and learn why they decided to start this podcast. -- SHOW INFO 🎧 That Would Be Rad is produced by Woody Brown & Tyler Bence 🎧 Editing and Sound Design by Woody Brown 🎧 Mixing and Mastering by Tyler Bence Support our Show : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thatwoul...