This Was Rad! Podcast

Ep: 35 Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

Big trucks, little streets and kung fu all lead to Big Trouble in Little China. Once again Kurt Russell and John Carpenter join up for a straight to eleven film of action, one liners, and ancient Chinese folklore. In this cast Paul kicks off the show doing his 'best' impression, Willow helps us learn about geography, Wilow tells an very interesting fact about the military and we request fan art to describe it! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and become a patron at thiswasrad.podbean.com.

Ep 34: Adventures in Babysitting

Hook hands, car thieves, and an adult magazine all lead to Adventures in Babysitting! Elizabeth Shue (making a second TWR appearance) leads a groups of kids through the big city. In this cast, Greg reveals a traumatic childhood event, Paul ponders the script writing process, and Willow congratulates her dad on visiting New York. All this and we share our own babysitting stories. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And become a patron at thiswasrad.podbean.com

Ep 33 The Terminator

Listen to this podcast if you want to live! Otherwise you receive a visit from The Terminator! Yes, 1984 Arnold vehicle that spawned a cavalcade sequels. In this cybernetic episode, Willow confuses a serial killer with a football team, Greg wonders how exhausting it must be to hotwire a car, the gang discusses the intricate details of sending your father back in time. All that and what SHOULD you say when saving someones life. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and become a patron at thiswasrad.podbean.com

Ep 32: Goonies (1985)

You know who never says die? Well, lots of people, but specifically we mean Goonies! Yes! The movie about treasure hunting children with a healthy dose of Rube Goldberg machines. In this cast Paul teaches us about Awful Waffles, we discuss the pros and cons of finding sheep island, and Paul has strong feelings about a Peeping Plimpton. Plus, Willow's next career. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, subscribe on Itunes, and become a patron at thiswasrad.podbean.com

ep 31: Karate Kid

Ok boys and girls, break out your karate gi's, tie on your white belts and think back to when you wanted to be the next Karate Kid! The story of Daniel-son and Mr. Miyagi training to be the best...around! In this cast we discuss some family friendly "salty" language, improv our way through Daniel and Ally's date, and discuss Daniel's motiving power of pout. All this and how DOES the crane kick work? Follow us on facebook and twitter, and become a patron at thiswasrad.podbean.com

Ep 30 Best of the Best

USA faces off against Korea for the WORLD karate championship to find the Best of the Best! This time around we delve deep into Eric Roberts' hair role in the film, James Earl Jones using the force, and Paul surmises the time shift paradox of championship karate. All this and Willow tries to taint TWR's use of comeuppance. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and tell your friends!

Ep 29: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michaelangelo. That pretty much sums up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! In this cast we watched the very first live action adaption of a beloved comic and cartoon. As we watched Willow contemplated the life of a teenager between jobs, Greg points out the first cult to make good on its promises and DAMN! we have actual human garbage! Cowabunga! Got to thiswasrad.podbean.com and become a patron of the podcast, like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter!

Ep 29 Ewoks: Battle for Endor (1985)

Leia choking Jabba the Hutt? Luke's training complete? Han freaking solo? Nope, still not Return of the Jedi. But we still have Ewoks: The Battle for Endor! The sequel for TV where we find the ewoks finally bringing out their kick butt side. In this cast, Willow questions the nuclear family unit of Star Wars, Paul asks Wicket or Bear Grylls, who would you take to versus the wild, and Greg lays out Wickets moral code. All this and the best of the best endings. Follow us on Facebook, Rate us on ITunes, and visit our page www.thiswasrad.podbean.com

Ep 28: Ewoks: Caravan of Courage (1984)

Storm troopers, Darth Vader, the Death Star II? This movie has none of them because its Ewoks: Caravan of Courage! The made for TV movie all about those furry little bears. In this cast we do a little "You might be an ewok if.." riff, Willow theorizes on how the parents lost the kids, and the gang discusses the Ewoks disposable society, in more ways than one. Follow us on Facebook and go to our page thiswasrad.podbean.com

Best of Episodes 1-6

Hey there folks as we ring in the new year we decided to look back at some of the beginnings of This Was Rad and make a resolution to be funnier, bring you more rad podcasts and listen to willow tell us how disappointing our childhood was. In this our first Best Of we go back to bring you our first ever podcast intro, Mad Max beyond Saxophone, and Ernest in the 'Nam! This and many more of our favorite clips including a much requested supercut of Pauls Wrestle-pun-Mania from No Holds Barred. Follow us on Facebook and rate and subscribe on ITunes!