Adventure Time II
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The boys are joined by comedian Joseph Garcia for a return to one of our earliest topics, Adventure Time. For those who don't know, the first Adventure Time episode was the first This Is Rad! Episode we ever recorded. That was almost nine years ago. Our guest was still a kid watching the show back then! In the time since that episode, the show has come to an end. We chat a bit about the end of the show and the subsuquent movies. Plus, some classic stand up chat and the boys reminise about the Gamecube... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Anime Sickos (podcast) Burnside – On Cinema with Tim...
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Smoked Meats
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Kyle and Matthew are joined by comedian Timmy Booth for a chat about the fine art of smoking meats. Timmy lives in Seattle now but originally hails from North Carolina. He grew up around smoked meats and has been able to bring some of his southern cooking style to the kind and rain soaked people of Seattle. Plus, Kyle tries awkwardly to explain what a vegitarian looks like. Prepare to be hungry by the end of this episode... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Scream 6 (movie) Matthew – Roll for Sandwich (youtube of tiktok video account) Timmy – The Driving Range (activity) Check out...
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Booking Shows
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This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by Marty Ploy to talk about booking shows and choosing a life in DIY music. Marty was a prolific booker for decads booking early SoCal shows for tons of bands including Against Me!, Defiance Ohio, and Frank Turner. He shares his story of getting involve in music without being a musician. We talk about the often undersung heroes of a music scene. The people outside of the bands who book shows and run zines and put out records. A healthy scene needs to be supportive if it wants to thrive and Marty gives some great insights into how to foster a good scene....
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Dance Music Subgenres
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The one and only Andy Iwancio returns to the show to give the boys a lesson in the finer nuances of dance music subgenres. She also shows how the history of dance music and the various musical and technological influences that have shaped the face of dance music. Grab the glowsticks and your 303 and get ready! Andy put out an EP called Hard Trans and you should all go buy it. Weekly Rads: Kyle – call me tonight (ova), dolche de leche cinnomine toast crunch (cereal) Matthew – The concept of elecricity, phillips customer service Andy – Whodunit Mysteries, matt cole's...
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Yellowstone
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This week Burnside is out with an injury so Kyle flies solo over the natural grandure of Yellowstone National Park, and it's associated television series. Yes, the park is rad, but comedian Jill Silva chats with us about her fascination with the hit TV series. What factors have made this show such a massive success? Join us as we chat about the ultimate Dad show and the fact that nobody likes billionares. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Without Burnside, Kyle forgot to say a Weekly Rad. But, I dunno, read a book or something... Check out Burnside playing video games at Get...
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Track Suits
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This week the boys are joined by comedian and promoter Zach Miller (@zachmillerdawg) to chat about his love affair with track suits. Years ago, Zach committed to exclusively wearing track suits on stage. He explains his reasoning along with some tips on where to get good track suits and what might make a good starter suit. If you've been looking for a fresh new look, this might be the place to start. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Mork Borg (tabletop RPG) Burnside – The PSVR2 has shipped (event) Zach – Going to the mountians (Big Bear Lake) (activity/place) Check out Burnside...
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Swallowed
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This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by director Carter Smith to chat about his new film Swallowed. They chat about queer cinema, body horror, and Kyle nerds out about author Dennis Cooper. SWALLOWED is available on Demand and Digital Feb. 14! Weekly Rad: Kyle – Kyoto Video series by KaiserBeamz (youtube) Matthew – Chicken Wings (food) Check out Burnside playing Lover Watch: Overwatch Valentine's Day Stream at Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to and pay what you want for the full uncut set from “I'm a Person”...
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High Fashion
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Hmm, it feels like there might be some sort of deceptive wordplay in the title... This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by comedian and boutique clothing designer Angie Stocker. Angie tells us how she got into designing clothes and the cool stuff that has come from it. Plus, Matthew and Angie ruminate on their future business empires. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Mr. Mom (movie) (also Spirited Away was good too) Matthew – Dead Space remake (video game) Angie – Micro-dosing Psilocybin (activity) Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to and pay...
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Disney World Report 2023 w/Joe Kaye (Joe Kaye Edition)
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Our dear Joe Kaye went to Walt Disney World in January of 2023. A bunch of stuff has opened or been remodeled and with Kyle AND Laura frothing at the mouth to talk theme parks, we go ham on food, rides, and general ambiance. Weekly Rads: Kyle – Plane (movie), Bummer by cleopatric (album) Matthew – Koala Man (show), The Menu (movie), Yolo (show), That 90s Show (show) Get Kyle Clark's I'm a Person: Director's Cut You can go to and pay what you want for the full uncut set from “I'm a Person” which includes 20 mins of unheard material, plus an...
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Netflix Dating Shows
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This week Kyle and Matthew welcome back comedian Emily Walsh for a chat about how a recent injury turned into a bit of a love affair with the world of Netflix dating shows. Matthew knows his way around some of these shows as well and they both do a good job explaining the high concept shows to a bewildered Kyle. They also talk about earthquakes and tornados for a while. So put yourself in an isolation pod, kick back, and share in the love... Weekly Rads: Kyle – Teenage Engineering PO-80 (mini record maker) Matthew – Crazy Zillow Listings (fun internet activity) Emily – Forest...
info_outlineThis 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...
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