This Is Rad!

For our final transmission Kyle Clark, Matthew Burnside, Laura Knight, and Adam Crosse (and Frank on the phone at one point!) are joined by former guests:   Kasey Clark John Ungaro Robert Ahn Rivers Langley Brent Schmidt Kate Gaffney Sam Harter Seth Pomeroy Joe Kaye Aldrin Cornejo Casey Moran Adam Crosse Emily Kirk and Carter Glasscock   For a final evening of revelry and radness.   Thank you for...

In the penultimate episode of This Is Rad! we are joined by the one and only Brent Schmidt. We welcome you to join us as we journey from the depths of the cosmos to the streets of New Mexico. Buy the ticket. Take the ride. Remember, eventually it will end but you'll still be you...     Producers note: We also keep all the pedal talk to the very end. You're welcome.     Weekly Rad: Don't fuck with...

The Mean Boys (Keith Carey (@keithtellsjokes), Tom Goss (@tomgosscomedy), and Connor McSpadden (@connormcspadden)) have reunited to see Kyle and Matthew off to the land of ended podcasts. A land that exists deep in the Mariana Trench. The same home where the great sea beast The Meg resides. Plus, we discuss "forbidden episodes", sexual vaping, Matthew is treated with love and respect.   Check out...

Kyle and longtime brother Kasey Clark sit down for an extensive conversation about the history of the Los Angeles Clippers and what it is like to truly love a sports franchise...           … there's also like 45 minutes on Turnstile.

Kyle and Matthew are joined one more time by one of our longest running regular guests Jeremy Scippio (@jeremycomedy). We have enjoyed being the mouthpiece for Jeremy's takes on the comic book world and our final episode does not disappoint. The boys look the MCU's place in 2025. A little worse for wear but in an interesting place. We'll give you that take in the episode notes because mostly Kyle...

The entire crew that makes This Is Rad! Get together to chat about their history and experience with the show. They also talk about Kenny G's descent into villainy, navigating piles of fan mail that isn't ours, and turning boys into closets. Plus, we pose the question, what collectable would you brandish to stop a home invader. Fun stuff people.   Weekly Rads: Kyle - Cola Boyy – Quit toPlay Chess...

Kyle, Matthew, and Laura welcome back two of the greatest guests in This Is Rad! History, Ed Greer (@edgreerdestroys) and Klee Wiggins (@kleewigginssf). Klee and Ed have been our sci-fi ambassadors since the earliest days of the show. We reflect on the evolution science fiction in the last decade. Genre fiction is often reflective of our times and we look at what about our modern times might be re...

This week the boys set sail for a final voyage with one of our favorite guests, the one and only Lisa Curry. We chat about Lisa's unique arc on the show, from boat enthusiast to ship's captain to one of the queens of summer, she's been a very fun member of the TIR universe.   Weekly Rads: All - A painting of a Ship's Captain lighting a pipe (image)   Check out Burnside playing video games at https...

Kyle and Matthew sit down for an after the episode intro. Don't think to hard about it. Matthew reviews he and Laura's recent trip to the Just Like Heaven festival. Laura finally got to see Rilo Kiley live! Vampire Weekend did a suite of super lame covers. This leads to chatting about watching bands phone a set it in. Kyle's almost done with the second issue of Huzzah! and has been watching a lot...

Oh boy folks, we've got a barn burner this week. Grant Bubar returns and is freed from the shackles of talking about music to talk about one of his true passions, the Mass Effect universe. He's got pages of notes folks. But wait, that's not all! Due to a series of unfortnuate events, Matthew was unable to make it to the IRL record. So, we're gonna do an additional episode later this week. That's r...

This week Kyle, Matthew, and Laura are joined by Adam Murray for an episode over half a decade in the making as we discuss the classic Adult Swim series The Venture Bros. Adam breaks down the production history and the dense lore of the series. Plus, we look back at our years podcasting with Adam and all the glorious boats!    Weekly Rads:  Kyle -   Friendship (movie), Portal One (app)  Burnside -...

This week, Laura Knight (@lmknightart, who is literally upstairs!) joined Kyle and Matthew for a chat about one of the greatest authors in the English language, Jane Austen. Laura has read Austen's body of work, and we have a pretty great chat about what makes Jane Austen's work still feel contemporary. They chat about the cinematic adaptations of her work, from period pieces to Clueless. Plus, re...

The boiz are joined by Adam Crosse for a catch up. The fires in everybody's lives have died down to a low burn and they chat about what they've been up to and into for the last few weeks. Also, the new Final Fight game looks pretty good... #rideaboveamoretolove   Weekly Rads: Kyle – Sinners (movie) Minecraft (movie) Matthew – Rainbow Sherbet (ice cream) The Rehearsal Season 2 (show) Adam – Sinners...

The boys are joined by Carter Glascock (@carter_glascock) for a conversation about the world of audiobooks. It's no secret Kyle is a big fan. Even Burnside has completed a few. But the trio still have to answer the existential question of audiobooks: can I say I "read" the book?   Weekly Rad: Kyle – Early Previews of Universal Epic Universe (them park) lonely island podcast new ep (podcast) Matthe...

This week the boyz are joined by Kasey Clark and Keith Carey for a chat about Growing Up Is Dumb, a music festival thrown by Lauren Records. They give a recap of the bands and also try to explain why this festival was neat. It's hard to explain here, give it a listen. They do an okay job.   Plus, we open with a spirited conversation about the modern state of JRPGs and the recently announced "Switc...

Kyle and Matthew are joined, one again by comedian Virginia Jones. Virginia has recently left Los Angeles, her home for a decade for the fresh air and freaky vibes of Portland. We chat about the culture of creativity in Los Angeles. We chat about what someone seeks out of their own creative persuits and how your life can affect those perspective. They also quote a lot of Mitch Hedberg.   Weekly Ra...

This week Kyle is joined by artist Maxwell Robinson (Dream Eater Society) (@dreameatersociety) for a chat about the world's greatest rumpled detective. One of the great characters of TV, Columbo spanned decades and influenced dozens of imitators. What makes Peter Faulk bugging a murderous rich person so compelling? Max gives us some fascinating insights into the long running series.   Weekly Rads:...

This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by the always wonderful Malik McCrea to chat about making comics. Kyle has just finished the first full issue of Huzzah! and he and Malik chat about their creative process. For Phantom Force, Malik is writing as part of a creative team with an artist and editor while Kyle went solo with Huzzah!. Send us links to YOUR comics at @thisisradpodcast   Weekly Rad: K...

This week on the show, Adam Crosse takes Kyle to the cinema for a special screening of the first four episodes of the new Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam: GquuuuuuX! Now, if you are thinking "How the hell do I say that title?" You don't have to do any further investigation than this episode... If you're thinking "What is this show about?" We also answer that. Plus, some good general anime and vi...

This week the guest bailed so Burnsid enad Kyle are chatting it up. They talk about the Oscars and about Conan. Kyle goes on a little too long about the politics in the city of Bluffington. Then Kyle asks Burnside about his all time favorite games, marvel rivals, and the new Tony Hawk remakes. And if you like graphics card talk, boy do we have an ending for you!     Weekly Rads: Kyle – Anora winni...

This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by the always wonderful Andy Iwancio for a conversation about collecting physical media. Be it books, music, movies, toys, memorabilia sometimes you just need something to chase. Andy chats about her strategy for collecting vinyl on the road. Kyle loves perusing a used book store. Burnside breaks down what made a DVD hard to say no to in a Wal Mart discount bi...

Show favorite Joe Kaye swings by to discuss his recent trip to New York and his reviews of Death Becomes her, Cabarete, and Moulin Rouge. He also shares updates on the immersive show Life and Trust. Plus, we have an extended conversation about SNL 50.   Weekly Rads: Kyle and Joe – Heart Eyes (movie) Matt – Companion (movie)   Check out Burnside playing video games at https://www.twitch.tv/stayindo...

The boyz from SoCal are joined by the boyz from the Great North, Richard Eden and Ried Vanier, for a chat about the great game of hockey. When you have Canadian friends, it's just a matter of time before you start talking about hockey night in Canada. We get some fun insights and explanations about the game. Plus, we chat about the evolving nature of professional sports. But don't worry sports-pho...

This week Burnside is out sick with cruise crude, so Kyle is solo chatting with writer and comedian Justin Otis (@theejustinotis) about the wacky world of Anton LeVay and the Church of Satan. Was Anton and his Church the proto 4-Chan? Do mannequins make better friends than people? Is the calliope the coolest instrument to force your friends to listen to you play? These questions and more shall be...

The boys are joined by comedian Jay Light (@dietjay) for a chat about getting hitched! Jay was married last year and Burnside and Laura are engaged so we get into a lovely chat about creative alternatives to traditions, the best flow for a successfully wedding, and way to navigate the extravagant costs of your nuptials. So sign the guest book, find your dinner seat, and don't forget to steal a cen...