Rad (1986)

Rad (1986)

Author: FilmJunk.com April 6, 2026 Duration: 0:00
Eat your heart out Hulk Hogan, it's the 40th anniversary of Rad and we're ready to revisit this slightly under the radar '80s gem. Cru and his BMX crew fight the good fight against the evil forces of Mongoose before facing the death defying Helltrack... I mean, Hecktrack. Which members of the Film Junk crew were BMX heads as kids? Did Hal Needham and his stunt team elevate this movie way beyond what it deserved? Why was the actress who played Katie erased from film history? Could $100,000 buy two houses based on 1986 gas prices? Go balls out on this week's episode of the Film Junk Podcast.

There's a particular kind of conversation that happens after the lights come up in a theater, or when you're driving home from a double feature. It's that mix of genuine critique, personal anecdote, and the kind of loose, often hilarious tangents that only happen among friends who share a deep, if sometimes exasperated, love for movies. That's the feeling you get with the Film Junk Podcast. For years, the voices from FilmJunk.com have been gathering weekly to do just that: dissect the latest blockbusters and hidden gems, argue over cinematic merits and failures, and generally get lost in the weeds of film culture with a sharp comedic edge. This isn't a formal lecture or a dry recap; it's the sound of a long-running discussion you get to drop in on, where reviews are delivered with personality and the banter feels authentic. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that covers everything from the week's new releases in TV and film to broader industry quirks, all filtered through a lens that's as likely to offer a thoughtful insight as it is to crack a perfectly timed joke. It’s like having a standing appointment with a group of friends who are always ready to talk about what’s on screen.
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Episode 1015: Bugonia + A House of Dynamite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We drone on about Bugonia and defuse A House of Dynamite plus we also discuss Jennifer's Body, When Evil Lurks, On the Beach and Tim Burton: Life in the Line. 0:00 - Intro 22:20 - Review: Bugonia 44:30 - Review: A House…
Episode 1014: Return of the Living Dead Part II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We party with zombies in a retro review of Return of the Living Dead Part II plus we also discuss Good Boy, Cemetery Man, Cloud and The Perfect Neighbor. 0:00 - Intro 13:40 - Review: Return of the Living Dead Part II 54:…
Episode 1012: Roofman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We hide out with Roofman and discuss Megadoc, Tron: Ares, John Candy: I Like Me, Night of the Juggler and The Chair Company. 0:00 - Intro 22:05 - Review: Roofman 58:55 - What We Watched: Megadoc, John Candy: I Like Me, N…
Episode 1011: The Smashing Machine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We ground and pound The Smashing Machine plus we also discuss The Lost Bus, Ghost, Under the Silver Lake and Monster: The Ed Gein Story. 0:00 - Intro 16:25 - Review: The Smashing Machine 59:00 - What We Watched: Monster:…
Episode 1010: One Battle After Another [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We fight the power with One Battle After Another plus we also talk Relay, Alien Nation, Bad Ronald and The Weather Underground. 0:00 - Intro 29:00 - Review: One Battle After Another 1:27:55 - What We Watched: Alien Natio…
Episode 1009: The Long Walk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We keep moving forward with The Long Walk plus we also discuss The Surfer and Adolescence. 0:00 - Intro 22:40 - Review: The Long Walk 1:02:45 - What We Watched: The Surfer, Adolescence 1:22:25 - This Week on DVD, Blu-ray…
Episode 1008: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We spontaneously combust while watching Spinal Tap II: The End Continues plus we also discuss Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, The Yogurt Shop Murders and aka Charlie Sheen. 0:00 - Intro 17:45 - Review: Spinal Ta…
Episode 1007: Highest 2 Lowest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We analyze the ups and downs of Highest 2 Lowest plus we also discuss KPop Demon Hunters, Together, Winter Kills and The Manchurian Candidate. 0:00 - Intro 10:25 - Review: Highest 2 Lowest 53:10 - What We Watched: Togeth…
Episode 1006: Caught Stealing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We take a swing at Caught Stealing plus we also discuss Vice is Broke, Ace in the Hole, Alien: Earth and Back to the Future: The Musical. 0:00 - Intro 10:25 - Review: Caught Stealing 43:10 - What We Watched: Sacramento,…