The Venture Bros
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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 - Pride and Prejudice scene about potatoes audience losing their minds (moment) Adam - Netflix Jurassic Park cartoons (shows) Laura - White Lotus (show) Check...
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Jane Austen
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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, remember the Clueless TV show? Weekly Rads: Kyle - Canyon Theater Club production of Cats (play) Matthew - Terminal Exposure (movie) Laura – Dandadan (anime) Check out Burnside...
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Spring Break Spittin' aka Thicc Boy Summer
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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 (movie) Blue Prince (game) Check out Burnside playing video games at Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to www.kyleclarkcomed.bandcamp.com and...
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Audiobooks
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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) Matthew – Secret Mall Apartment (movie) Coachella Performances by Beth Gibbens and Soft Play (festival stream) Carter – Val Kilmer Movies (movies) Mid-Era Rollins Band albums (portion of...
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Growing Up Is Dumb
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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 “Switch 2”... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Sharpies (pen) Matthew – Battery Powered Blower (tool) Kasey – Singapore Airlines (airline) Check out Burnside playing video games at ...
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Leaving LA
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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 Rads: Kyle – Eephus (movie) Balatro (game) Matthew – Lucky Charms Cereal Ice Cream from Salt and Straw (ice cream) Atomfall (video game) Virginia – The National Video Game Museum (museum)...
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Columbo
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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: Kyle – (Check out Kyle's substack for comics, fiction, and comedy stuff!) The Day the Earth Blew Up (movie) Maxwell – Yokai Monsters Spooky Warfare (movie) Last One Laughing (show) The...
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Making Comics
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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: Kyle – Daredevil Season 2 (yeah the old Netflix one) (show) Matthew – Girl Scout Cookie Thin Mint Frosty (tasty treat) Malik – Invincible Season 3 (show) Check out Burnside playing...
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Kyle and Adam Go to the Movies! (Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX, 2025)
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This week on the show, Adam Crosse takes Kyle to the cinema for a special screening of the first four episodes of the new Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam: GquuuuuuX! Now, if you are thinking “How the hell do I say that title?” You don't have to do any further investigation than this episode... If you're thinking “What is this show about?” We also answer that. Plus, some good general anime and video game talk. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Talking to someone about Berzerk (think that happens in the episode) Check out Burnside playing video games at Get Kyle Clark's I'm a...
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Dinks and Pizza
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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 winning best picture! (recent event) digital coloring (technique) Matthew – Conan at the Oscars (host) Tony Hawk 3+4 (game) Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut ...
info_outlineMerry Clashmas! This week Kyle and Matthew "rad" the Casbah with returning guests Chris Estrada and Kasey Clark. They give a brief history of the The Clash, followed by an album-by-album breakdown of the band's best (and worst) songs, their musical evolution and their ideology. They explore the band's politics and how much the band was a product of their time - for better and for worst. They also yell a lot because Kyle, Kasey and Chris are all insane Clash fans. If you are new to the band, this is a great primer. If you love The Clash, listen and yell and scream at us about what you do and don't agree with. They also discuss the post-Clash works of the various members and give some records to check out if you feel like expanding into the outer Clash-iverse. This holiday season, give someone in your life the gift of The Clash and drown out all that awful Christmas music with "London Calling."
Weekly Rads: Tweet a real band name or a fake band name to @ThisIsRadPod and have Natalie guess what it is!
Raddendums: Joe Strummer, The 101ers, Fecal Matter, The Melvins, Cleveland Screaming, Police and Thieves, Clampdown, Give 'Em Enough Rope, London Calling, Guns of Brixton, Lost in the Supermarket, Train in Vain, Spanish Bombs, Sandinista!, Somebody Got Murdered, Combat Rock, Cut the Crap, Should I Stay or Should I Go?, Bankrobber, Know Your Rights, Car Jamming, Rock the Casbah, Straight to Hell, Big Audio Dynamite, The Mescaleros, Johnny Appleseed