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This week on the show Kyle and Matthew are joined by Cecilia Gardner and her boyfriend Steven Hanus for a whirlwind adventure around the globe. Besides being an amazing photographer/musician/human Cecilia has traveled here and abroad and vlogged the highlights of her journey. The group talk about some of their favorite places to travel. There's a pretty fun tangent about sky diving. Also, things get heated when discussing theme parks with the best roller coasters. This episode is sheer delight and hopefully we give you the itch to pack a bag and head out for parts unknown.   Weekly Rads:   Matthew – I Think You Should Leave (Show)   Kyle – Pick it Up: Ska in the 90's (Documentary)   Guys, Kyle's new album Absolute Terror is offfically out!!! Get it wherever you stream music... no for real... do it now... please... This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. Check out our merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad Also! Check out march for Kyl

This week we bring you our second ever LIVE episode from the Alaska B4U Die Festival. With Kyle up north and Matthew still down south, his role was filled by listener/festival attendee/cool dude Stephen Salazar. This ep is pretty much an hour of hot riffs and a viable template for potential future live episodes. Should we come to your town and riff with local comics? Listen and then hit us up. You never know...   Featured Guests: Round 1: (The Buffalo Boys!) Don Johnson Brian Netzel Eddo John Lockwood   Round 2: Anna Valenzuela Jessica Michelle Singleton Carlos Delgado Jason Van Glass   Round 3: Kass Smiley   Weekly Rads:   Matthew – Fancy/Trashy Foods (food)   Kyle – RagnarRox and The Sphere Hunter (youtube channels)   This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. Check out our merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4109261-radland-logo Also! La

It took two episodes and nearly 7 hours of podcast but we have concluded our magnum opus breaking down Grant Morrison's “The Invisibles.” Brent Schmidt returns with even more notes and we dive into volumes 2 and 3 of this epic story of magick and the nature of reality. After explaining Chaos Magick and the basic players we are now ready to dig deep into the story and our theories behind the story. Brent has truly outdone himself again as we complete what we are dubbing the “Brent Trilogy” along with our Animorphs and Sekret Machines episodes.   Weekly Rad: Kyle – Pony by Orville Peck (album)   Burnside and Laura – Steamboat Willie Lego Set (lego set)   Plus – Shout out to Amazon's The Tick series and Adam Crosse Check your streaming music platform of choice this Friday because their just might be a new album release from a certain host of the podcast...   This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. Check out our merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores

This week on the show Matthew and Kyle welcome Kim and David Harvey for a chat about HBO's fantasy epic Game of Thrones. In the weeks before the show goes into it's final season we take it upon ourselves to discuss two key aspects of the show: 1.) It RULES and 2.) It should never have worked as a show. Kim and David are pretty hardcore fantasy nerds. We take some time to break down just how many decorative swords they have in their home. Kyle and Kim have found that Game of Thrones finds this weird middle ground for someone who doesn't normally like fantasy like Kyle and somebody who LOVES it like Kim. It's a fun talk and we will likely do some kind of fun bonus episode follow up after this season ends so we can all see how we feel. But for now, please enjoy this episode and tweet at us and let us know how excited you are about the final season!   Weekly Rads:   Kyle (still in Alaska) – Kill Creek by Scott Thomas (book)   This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off you

This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by fan favorite Brent Schmidt. You guys know when Brent comes on the show it's something special and he does not disappoint this time. I know there is a segment of our listeners who say “I just wish they'd talk more about chaos magick!” Well good news! This is the episode you've been waiting for. The boys break down Grand Morrison's comic book magnum opus The Invisibles. This is an episode Kyle and Brent have been prepping for a while and they are THRILLED to finally bring it to you. But in the grand tradition of the show we run long. But we run so long that we're actually going to do a follow up episode in a few weeks. For now enjoy our break down of chaos magick, the origins of the series, and our thoughts on the first volume. This episode was super fun, come get weird with us.   Weekly Rad:   Kyle – The Beach Bum (movie)   Check out our merch!  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad  Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.teepub

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew are joined the the hilarious and delightful Jessie Johnson to chat about Target. Yeah, it's a big box store and big corporations are the devil but work with us here, there's some good riffs and a lot of shared experiences about the weirdness of consistency walking through a Target. There is a lot a lot of talk about Arizona, where Jessie grew up and got her start in comedy. There is also talk about the fun and free games you and your friends make when you are all broke. Plus on the intro there is kind of an impromptu state of the union for the video game industry and Matthew has some interesting observations. Overall, fun times with fun people. Enjoy!   Weekly Rads:   Matthew – @catatonicyouths (instagram)   Kyle – Us (movie)   This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order. Check out our merch!  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad  Also! Check out march for Kyle's record label Radland Records https://www.te

Rad on, Rad off. This week on the show, Kyle, Matthew, and Laura sit down with the brilliant Kate Gaffney to talk about her favorite movie of all time The Karate Kid. This is the first time we've chatted with Kate on land, but you might remember her from last summer's boat episode. The Karate Kid is kinda a perfect storm for this group. The movie combines fun 80's montages, life lessons, dating, family dynamics, and heaping helpings of sweet sweet shots of the San Fernando Valley in the 1980's. They talk about how well cast the movie is and in general how the movie is better and more emotional than it has any right to be. And yeah, they talk about the sequels and re-makes too. Fun times. Just remember this everybody: You're the best around and nothing's ever gonna keep you down.   Weekly Rads:   Kyle – Dork by Evan Dorkin (comic)   Matthew – The Division 2 (video game)   Laura – The Umbrella Academy (specifically the Netflix series)   Special Intro Guest Brent Schmidt - @tallboysclub (instagram account) and “

We have returned as the prophecy has foretold. Kyle and Matthew welcome back Anna Valenzuela and Jenny Chalikian for the third installment of their ongoing retrospective of the Battlestar Galactica reboot. This time they take a look at season two and in the process learn that a lot of stuff they thought was from season two is actually season three and instead season two is full of crazy stuff they almost forgot. This gets intense. Kyle and Anna excitedly yell a lot. We praise Grace Park for playing two charters who look exactly and yet feel entirely different from one another. We breakdown why the Chief is maybe the most complex character. We continue our campaign to elect Laura Roslin present of everything forever. Plus, after so much talk, it has finally arrived: FAT APOLLO enters the series!   Weekly Rads:   Matthew – Getting rid of Direct TV (Thing he did)   Kyle – Strange Brain Parts (YouTube Channel)   This episode is sponsored bywww.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.

Pizza in the morning. Pizza in the evening. Pizza at supper time. When pizza is the subject of your podcast, you can have pizza anytime. Did I do that for the last pizza episode? I was gonna check but then I didn't and now here we are. This week on the show Kyle and Matthew welcome writer/comedian Matt Dwyer to the show. Besides being one of the darkest and funniest writers Kyle knows he's also become an excellent pizza chef in the last few years. Matt hails from Chicago and after our amazing episode with Steve Simone about proper New York pizza we felt it was only fair to get the second city's view on making a proper pizza. We get into some intresting territory about the lesser known approaches to pizza and Kyle learns to gain an appreciation for proper Chicago style deep dish pizza. If you are like him and have your doubts this is worth a listen. This is probably not a good episode to listen to while hungry cause it's mostly us just talking about how delicious food is. We also get into some great tangents a

This week Kyle and Matthew are joined by returning guest Jozalyn Sharp. Last time Jozalyn came on and talked about dogs. Cute fuzzy wuzzy widdle doggies with their little wagity tales and flopity ears. So naturally, this time, we are talking about the ultra violent mid-2000's horror franchise Saw. Joz is a massive fan of the franchise and Kyle and Burnside are no slouches either. Joz is one of our favorite guests and she does not disappoint. The gang come to the defense of the franchise and point out that the early films have much more in common with a Law and Order-style police procedural than the “torture porn” moniker the franchise is often saddled with. They break down just what makes the franchise fun and exciting and they do their best to parse through the insane continuity of the series. They talk about their favorite Jigsaw puzzles and ruminate on how they'd fair if they found themselves playing one of Jigsaw's games. It's a fun episode and as always Joz is one of the funniest and filthiest comedians

Okay, after almost six years of podcasting every week, it finally happened... We got so deep into a conversation that the idea originally conceived (comics) got a little lost in the shuffle. Don't get me wrong, we DO talk about comics, for like a few minutes... and then... well, it's a really fun episode! Our guest Pablo Escobosa is a very sharp, funny, and talented dude and you won't walk away disappointed. If you like riffs, consider this an all riffs episode. If you like topics, next week's episode we are back to our regularly scheduled format. For this week, find a comfy spot on the couch and come hang out with Kyle, Matthew, and Pablo as they go on a journey.   Weekly Rads: (with special guest Kasey Clark, who was playing Kingdom Hearts 3 for a portion of this intro...)   Kasey – Roundball Rock (comedy basketball podcast)   Kyle – The Worst It's Ever Been by Groundhog Day (album)   Check out our merch!  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad  Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy

This week on the show Kyle and Matthew welcome the delightful Rosa Pasquarella to the show to discuss the brilliant Canadian sitcom Schitt's Creek. Rosa and Kyle have worked together on several job and currently share an office (along with Robert from the recent Yorgos Lanthimos episode). Rosa and Matthew are big fans of Schitt's Creek and so Kyle gets to take the Burnside spot and learn about what makes the show so fun. Plus, Laura pops in with her thoughts as well. Plus, some sweet riffs and a special appearance by a certain “ghost with the most.” Schitt's Creek is currently on Netflix so go check it out!   Weekly Rads:   Matthew - Apex Legends (video game)   Kyle – The Haunted Forest Tour by Jeff Strand and James A. Moore, Sick House by Jeff Strand, and Pet Semetary by Stephen King (books/audiobooks)   This episode is sponsored by the good folks at www.mackweldon.comuse the promo code RAD and get 20% off your first order.   Check out our merch!  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad  Also! Laura sta

If you'd told us that there would be a Real Housewives episode of This Is Rad, when we started This Is Rad, we'd have worried you'd come from the darkest timeline. And hey, maybe you did, we don't know. But this episode is, in fact, rad. That is thanks, in no small part, to our guest, the brilliant and hilarious Annie Lockwood. Annie is in LA visiting from the ATL and sat down with Kyle and Matt to talk about her love of the many flavors of Real Housewives. Annie was Kyle's opener for his album taping back in December. They met may years ago at a mic in Atlanta and Kyle has been a fan ever since. Believe it or not, this episode has some insane tangents. Burnside turns the show into an episode of Shark Tank for a while. Tweet at us if you would buy Matt's product. Lot of talk about butts in this one. Like... a lot. Enjoy!   Weekly Rads: Kyle's new record label RadLand Records is doing a launch party / album release party at The Barkley in Pasadena at 8pm on February 6th, 2019. It's free and features comedy fro

This week Kyle and Matthew chat with comedian Meredith Casey in part two of their mini series on the wonders of parenting. Meredith is a mom and we talk about what motherhood has been like for her. She talks about doing stand up while pregnant, balancing creative life with responsibility, and the advantages of being a parent on an artsy schedule. Plus, more zoo talk than you were probably expecting. Also, they chat about exploring darkness in comedy, the wonders of cognitive behavioral therapy and Jams bands. This one goes a lot of different directions and its a real good time!   Weekly Rads:   Kyle – Resident Evil 2 (remake) (video game/an answer to years of prayer)   Matthew – Videos of kids falling off of scooters (video/concept)   Bonus: The Goofy movie/Goof Troop franchise   Kyle's label RadLand Records is having a launch party/show at The Barkley in Pasadena Wednesday February 6that 8pm. The show is free and features Kyle, Solange Castro, Keith Carey, Tom Goss, Vance Sanders, and Maria Bamford! Come han

Man, sometimes we have good timing. This week Kyle and Mathew chat with Robert Ahn about his love for director Yorgos Lanthimos. And wouldn't you know it, Mr. Lanthimos just got nominated for Best Director for his fantastic new film The Favorite. Kyle and Robert break down what makes Lanthimos' work so compelling and they hope that like Burnside, by the end of this episode you'll give him movies a try. His mix of stylized acting and dark humor is super distinct and there's not better time to go check his stuff out so you can seem worldly and hip when your friends ask if you've ever heard of him. Plus, we go on a couple insane tangents. Burnside get's real silly. He's a fun guy.   Weekly Rad:   Kyle – Pod Minutes To Cast Night (podcast)   This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon!  Go to www.mackweldon.com and use the promo code RAD to get 20% off your first order.    Check out our merch!  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad  Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff

This week Kyle takes a solo trip to long beach to catch up with his former roommate and dear friend Eric Bryan for a chat about the most underrated of musical instruments, the bass. Eric is a fantastic bass player who has hopped around numerous metal bands over the years. These days he plays with the excellent thrash band Anger As Art (who just released a new live album “Fast as F*ck”). Kyle talks about his long history of relationships with bass players, from his father, to some of his best friends, and past girlfriends. He also talks about how he has started to play more bass than guitar in recent years. They talk about what makes a good bass player and what bass brings to a band. They break down some of rock and metal's bass luminaries and how their played elevated their respective groups. They also chat about the philosophy of bass playing. There's probably more talk about the art of bass here than you are likely to find anywhere. (But if you find any sweet bass podcasts, be sure to let us know!) They als

This week Matthew is on assignment so Kyle and Laura welcome Lacretia Lyon to the show to chat about the long running cult favorite show Supernatural. They talk about handsome Dads. And handsome boys. And at one point it spins off into a chat just about cute boys in general. Plus we talk about demons. And how great monster of the week shows are. Plus, we entertain the idea of an all CW universe cross over event and how insane that might be. Lacretia has an encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture stuff that rivals or maybe even surpasses Kyle. So kick back, relax and watch the references fly!   Weekly Rads:  Kyle - Spider-Man: Enter The Spider-Verse (movie) Laura - A Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix series) and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson (book)  Lacretia - King of the Hill (show)    This episode is brought to you by Mack Weldon!  Go to mackweldon.com and use the promo code RAD to get 20% off your first order.    Check out our merch!  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad  Also! Lau

This week Kyle and Matthew chat with Katie Pajao about the Canadian teen melodrama glory that is Degrassi. They explore what exactly it is about the show that is so captivating. They discuss how Nickelodeon's deep cable spin off channels changed how a whole generation views Canadian teen life. And they talk about Drake. But also, Katie plays a large part in Kyle's becoming a stand up and you get to hear some stories of high school drama club Kyle. And who doesn't want that? It's a wild ride and there are lots of tangents. Good times man.   Weekly Rads:   From a sleepy Kyle...   Linda, Linda by The Blue Hearts (song)   We're You're Friends, Man by The Bevis Frond (album)   Check out our merch!  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad  Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178   Follow us on social media or whatever! Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt Instagram: @thisisradpodcast Tumblr:

For our final This Is Rad for 2018 we look back at the past year in pop culture and spotlight a few of our favorites in records, music, movies, and videos games. And hey, as a bonus, Rivers Langley from The Goods From The Woods happened to swing by and hangs out for the whole episode. 2018 had some pretty dramatic ups and downs but we try to look at some of the non-sucky things this year produced. Tweet at us at @thisisradpod and let us know what some of your favorites of 2018. And as another year draws to a close, we just want to thank all of you for listening and we look forward to starting fresh in 2019 with you for a new year of Radness!   Love, Kyle, Matthew, and Laura   Check out our merch!  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad  Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy all of her stuff!!!https://www.teepublic.com/stors/lmknight?ref_id=8178   Follow us on social media or whatever! Twitter: @ThisIsRadPod @kyleclarkisrad @MatthewBurnside @LMKnightArt Instagram: @thisisradpodcast Tumb

This week Kyle and Matthew headed to podcast friend and rival Adam Murray for a chat about the films of Joel and Ethan Coen. Learn how the Coen's work has influenced Adam as a director. Thrill as Kyle reveals a few essential Coen Bros films he has yet to see. It's been a while since we've been this on topic and in depth but whether you are a longtime fan of the Coen Brothers or new to their work this is a great breakdown of an impressive body of work.   Producer Note: At the end of the ep, Adam promotes a video of his that will be featured on Vimeo, this ep was originally gonna come out in January but we moved it up, so it won't be out til December 27th. But once it is out, go check the heck out of it.    Have a happy holidays Radsters!   Weekly Rads: Kyle: Theory of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents (documentary)   Matthew: Paddington 2 (movie)   Laura: Nailed It (Netflix series)   Check out our merch!  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/this-is-rad  Also! Laura started an online store for her art! Go buy