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 985: Baby Invasion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We go down the A.I. rabbit hole with Baby Invasion plus we also discuss Adolescence, 2073, The Carpenter and Severance: Season 2. 0:00 - Intro 21:45 - Review: Baby Invasion 1:22:15 - What We Watched: The Carpenter, Sling…
Episode 984: Shallow Grave + Yesterday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Episode 983: Mickey 17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We experience the multiplicity of Mickey 17 plus we also discuss Chaos: The Manson Murders, Nickel Boys and September 5. 0:00 - Intro: Roasting the Oscars 20:45 - Review: Mickey 17 56:40 - What We Watched: Chaos: The Man…
Film Junk Presents: Inserts! Promo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Just a quick plug for our game show Inserts, which is now available for all to watch for free on YouTube! Check it ooooot.
Episode 982: The Monkey + Better Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We bang the drum for The Monkey and become more evolved with Better Man plus we also discuss The Remains of the Day, Between the Lines, Red Planet, Tomorrow I'll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea and American Murder: Gab…
Episode 981: Flight Risk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We ground Flight Risk and discuss Captain America: Brave New World, The Gorge, Air America and One of Them Days. 0:00 - Intro 16:10 - Review: Flight Risk 52:20 - What We Watched: Captain America: Brave New World, Air Ame…
Episode 980: Wolf Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We howl at Wolf Man and discuss Love Hurts, Star Trek: Section 31, Mother's Boys and You're Cordially Invited plus Reed deals with some toilet trouble. 0:00 - Intro 38:15 - Review: Wolf Man 1:11:00 - What We Watched: Lov…
Episode 979: Companion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We jailbreak Companion and we also discuss No Other Land, Nightbitch, Child's Play (1972) and Gasoline Rainbow. 0:00 - Intro 17:10 - Review: Companion 49:25 - What We Watched: Child's Play (1972), Den of Thieves, Nightbi…
Episode 978: A Simple Plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We revisit Sam Raimi's A Simple Plan plus we also discuss This is the Tom Green Documentary, Eno, Sing Sing, The Terrornauts, Crime Without Passion, Virtuosity and The Bat. 0:00 - Intro 19:45 - Review: A Simple Plan 1:02…
Episode 977: Queer + Flow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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We trip balls with Queer and get animated over Flow plus we also discuss Den of Thieves 2, Mars Express, The Beast, Blink Twice, Woman of the Hour and The Remarkable Life of Ibelin. 0:00 - Intro 22:05 - Review: Queer 50:…