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For week two of Radtober 2021 we are joined by Amy Drolet from the Everything is Scary podcast. We chat about the movies, TV, and media that scared the crap out of us at kids. Strap in everybody, Amy's internet was having issues and Kyle is in the throws of a cold. Things get a little wacky...   Weekly Rads: Kyle - Prince of Darkness (movie) Matthew - TK mini glitch (pedal) Amy - Gravyard Shift wi...

This week on the show Brian Wiley and Daniel Nix help Kyle and Matthew kick off Radtober 2021 with an episode about the greatest mystery solving talking dog of all time, Scoobert "Scooby" Doo. Bet you didn't know that was his actual first name, huh? We chat about the eras of Scooby-Doo and get some insight from Daniel who has worked on several Scooby-Doo projects. Plus, we spend a good 40 minutes...

Kyle and Matthew sit down for this month's round of lister questions. For just $1 a month you can ask us whatever. Go to patreon.com/thisisrad to lay down your dollar.   Also, unfortunately Kyle will not be joining Nicole and Keith on tour in October.   Tales from an Analog Future issue 1 (Early Access Edition) Get it HERE:  https://gumroad.com/analogfuturecomic   Go to  www. Patreon.com/thisisrad...

This week Kyle and Matthew discuss a topic that ain't nothing to f@ck with. They are joined by one of Rad's favorite guests, the one and only Ed Greer for a rousing discussion about the music and the cultural impact of The Wu Tang Clan. What kind of impact does the idea of rappers as super heroes do to a young person's brain? What are the entry points for getting into Wu Tang and what are the esse...

For the first time ever, we had a guest who was unable to make the recording. As a result, Kyle and Matthew decided to have a free period and just chat about life and whatever comes up. Pull up a desk and hang out until the bell rings.   Weekly Rads: Kyle - Halloween Horror Nights 2021 (seasonal event)   Matthew - Earth to Ned (show)   Tales from an Analog Future issue 1 (Early Access Edition) Get...

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome comedian Joshua Snyder for a conversation about the many cinematic version of Batman. From movies to TV to Batman shows without Batman, we explore just why the Batman has been the comic book character who seems to adapt best across media. Plus we talk about versions of Batman we'd still like to see. To the Podmobile!   Weekly Rads: Kyle – Shang Chi and the Legend...

This is a very special week for This Is Rad! After 18 months over zoom or outside Kyle, Matt, and Laura return home. Well, technically Matt and Laura have been LITERALLY home this whole time but as far as This Is Rad! goes we record in Matt and Laura's living room for the first time since March 2020. We couldn't be happier that our first guest back is the one and only Jenny Chalikian. While a Batt...

Kyle and Matthew do another rousing round of Listener Questions. They talk failed hobbies, the future of video games, and making deer taste like eagles...   For just $1 a month you can ask us your burning questions!   Tales from an Analog Future issue 1 (Early Access Edition) Get it HERE:  https://gumroad.com/analogfuturecomic   Go to  www. Patreon.com/thisisrad  and subscribe to send in questions...

This week Burnside is out (but SUPER alive) so Kyle has a one on one chat with his friend and longtime Muay Thai fighter, Mike Satumbaga about a life in martial arts. In the last year Kyle has started training and has a million questions to ask Mike. Mike spent several years as a competitive fighter while keeping it secret from his friends and family. He explains why he kept his identity as a figh...

This week Kyle, Matthew, and Laura hang with the always fun Robert Ahn for a chat about movies about making movies. These can range from the self indigent to completely brilliant and we try to highlight some of the ones where we think they work. We also chat about the state of DC Comic movies, book vs movie adaptations, and try a fun snack!   Weekly Rads: Kyle, Matthew, and Laura - The Suicide Squ...

This week Burnside is on assignment so Kyle is solo chatting with comedian Pete Buchbauer. Pete and Kyle were on a show recently and figured out Pete is friends with Kyle's cousin's husband. Sure it's a bit of a Spaceballs level relation but still neat. They chat about 90's and 00's Pop Punk. Kyle's been vocal about hating this genre but still knows a lot about it. They largely explore the origins...

Kyle and Matthew answer your Listener Questions for July 2021! For just $1 you can submit your own questions, insane or otherwise, to this is rad by going to patreon.com/thisisrad   Tales from an Analog Future issue 1 Is OUT!!!! Get it HERE:  https://gumroad.com/analogfuturecomic   Go to  www. Patreon.com/thisisrad  and subscribe to send in questions for our Listener Questions episodes, to get exc...

On our next installment of Summer of Rad 2021, we are joined by Rivers Langley and Joe Raines for a fun cookout. Each year our dear friend Rivers makes us a summer meal and we eat and hang out. This year he made Cubano sandwiches and turnip greens and Laura made cornbread. We discuss what went into making it all. WARNING: if you hate people eating on mic, either skip this ep OR fast forward an hou...

On this week's episode a few of the survivors of the Clark Family 2021 4 th of July Party, sit down to talk about what their first party after a year and a half was like. Join Matthew, Laura, Kyle, Kasey Clark, Dave Apkarian, Alexa Teal Green, and Grant Bubar as they chat about live bands, food, and reconnecting with friends. Plus, Kyle drinks strawberry margaritas the whole time and it absolutely...

It finally happened and what better episode than our first Summer of Rad! Kyle and Matthew are back together live and in person. But, it doesn't just stop there! They are joined by Brandie Posey, Keith Carey, and Kasey Clark to pitch their Fantasy Summer Camps.... Then it turns out only Kyle, Kasey, and Brandie did them. There are some hilarious tangents (and more talk of F9, I swear, we've just a...

Kyle and Matt answer listener questions for June 2021, topics include boutique guitar pedals, The Fast and The Furious Franchise, and descending into madness...   If you would like to ask us questions, it's just $1 a month on patreon and you can ask us whatever insane questions you want.   Tales from an Analog Future issue 1 Is OUT!!!! Get it HERE:  https://gumroad.com/analogfuturecomic   Go to  w...

This week on the show Kyle has a conversation with drag queen Juice Boxx. They chat about life as a working drag queen, what it was like to be on Drag Race Canada, and the influence of burlesque on her act. Plus, we have an intro where Kyle and Matthew chat about E3, pizza, and vitamins.   Interview with Juice Boxx starts: 1 Hour 15 Mins   Weekly Rads: Kyle - Round 1 (arcade chain) Matthew - Kevin...

This week, Kyle and Matthew welcome comedian Kelsey Lane for a chat about Wizard Rock. What the hell is Wizard Rock, you ask? Well it is bands that play songs about Harry Potter. Kelsey tells us about her years going to the Boston Potter Ball. Plus, she and Kyle are both Ravenclaw. That's fun, right? Beyond Wizard Rock, we also discuss farts a great deal. Also, playing in bands, boxed wine, and mu...

This week on the show we welcome back Ron Swallow, formerly of Nerd GOAT and now of The Greatest Pod. A lifetime before becoming a comedian Ron was once a professional rollerblader. Yes, for those keeping score, we have now had TWO former professional rollerbladers on this show. Ron shares what it's like to "go pro" and has some pretty epic injury stories. We also chat about long term comedy caree...

Kyle and Matthew sit down for another round of listener questions. Now... I know what you're thinking: "Hey weren't Matthew and Kyle supposed to do this episode IN PERSON!? What kind of liars are you jerk faces?" And that is a reasonable question phrased very fairly. We have a reason. It's pretty funny. Go give the ep a listen. You might have a chuckle. The rest of the ep is fun as well, digital a...

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome comedian Ashley Gutermuth for a conversation about the fine art of tiling. Ashely moves a lot and does a lot of maintenance and remodeling herself. She has a passion for the craft of tiling and discusses what makes something well tiled. Spacers! Lips! Really heavy things that easily shatter! All this and more awaits you, plus tangents about Dan Aykroyd, the rival...

This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by writer and comedian Michael Vincent for a chat about queer fiction. Michael talks about his introduction to queer fiction through finding the places were queer fiction has historically snuck its way into that cannon. This would open him up to exploring more of the ever expanding and developing cannon of queer literature. They also go on some fun tangents ab...

This week on the show musician Grant Bubar drops in for a last minute episode. The boys talk video games music. Interestingly then tend to focus on the games from their youth so we get a lot of playstation era conversation. This is FAR from the last episode we will do on this topic so fret not that we didn't talk about the Chrono Trigger score. We'll get there one day. In the mean time, this ep ha...

This week Kyle and Matthew welcome one of Matt's longtime friend and hilarious comedian Grant Pardee to the show to chat about adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom. The Mario franchise could have like twenty episodes about it, so in this episode we are focusing on Grant's love of the 3D Mario games. For the uninitiated, there are several types of games featuring Nintendo's main man. Classic 2D, New...

Kyle and Matthew answer your listener questions fro April 2021. Plenty of recommendations for comics, books, and roadside attractions. Plus, scientific weed talk and a review of the new Mortal Kombat movie... Link for a FantasticLand digital pass (gives access to all 10 episodes)  https://ci.ovationtix.com/36010/store/donations/40439   The FantasticLand page on Town Hall's website:  www.townhallth...