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Episode 5: Rad
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BMX Dreams, 80s Cheese & More Montages Than Plot
š§ Episode Summary:
Hold on to your neon windbreakers and crank up the John Farnham, because weāre going balls out in this nostalgia-fueled episode covering 1986ās Rad. Seth, Justin, and Brian dive handlebars-first into the BMX cult classic thatās equal parts Rocky, Mountain Dew commercial, and glorified stunt reel. With nearly 40% of the film comprised of montage sequences, questionable fashion choices, and a backflip that somehow counts as a winning race strategy, the guys ask: Does this childhood favorite still hold up?
From Lori Loughlinās ācome hitherā looks to Ray Walstonās unexpected second appearance on the podcast (Mr. Hand is back, baby), no detail is sparedāincluding a spirited debate over whether Cru Jones is an inspirational underdog or a shameless course-cutting cheater.
š¬ Topics Covered:
- The VHS-fueled rise of Rad after its box office flop
- BMX culture and its role in shaping the movieās legacy
- Lori Loughlinās stunt doubleā¦ and his wig
- Sergeant Smith: unsung hero or terrifying mustachioed authority figure?
- The sheer volume of visible nipples (yes, really)
- Plot holes so big you run a bike race through the middle of them
- The power of nostalgia vs. the reality of rewatching
- Drinking game ideas (Warning: do not try to drink during every montage)
š By the Numbers:
- Montage Runtime: 34 minutes and 1 second
- Total Runtime: 88 minutes
- % Montage: 38.85%
- Visible Nipple Count: We lost track. Itās a lot.
š§ Final Verdicts:
- Justin: Nostalgic perfection. Still holds upāfor him.
- Brian: Itās the underdog trope he lovesā¦ in a movie he never wants to see again.
- Seth: Rad is ridiculous and unforgettableābut not for the reasons it intended.
š Suggested If You Like:
- The X-Games
- Movies with more music than dialogue
- Watching your childhood favorites get lovingly roasted
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