The BEST episodes of The Totally Rad Show
Every episode of The Totally Rad Show ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Totally Rad Show!
The Totally Rad Show is the summer blockbuster of geek news shows. Every week, hosts Alex Albrecht, Dan Trachtenberg, and Jeff Cannata rip into the world of movies, video games, tv, comics, and more and pull out what's rad.
#1 - The Yang
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/10/2007
A balls-to-the-wall review of Grindhouse, socks rockin'impressions of Guitar Hero 2 for Xbox 360, and news of MTV's Rock Band. Plus, we can't stop playing Puzzle Quest, and green couch debunked! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 3: "The Yang" The one in which Dan wonders if Combat really Evolved, Jeff sleeps naked, Alex's voice reaches new heights, and we all enjoy full slabs of delicious baby back ribs.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Die Curious
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/3/2007
A review of The Lookout and an analysis of the trailer for Stardust, our impressions of the DS, PSP, and PC game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, and the GTA IV teaser. Plus, is Nintendo right about the Wii? And the origin story of TRS revealed! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 2: "Die-Curious". The one in which Alex's porridge is just right, Dan is tempted by the dark side, Jeff loves his mommy, and we all get Trapper Keepers.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Celebratorium
Season 1 - Episode 156 - Aired 3/15/2010
Our 3 year anniversary episode explodes with reviews of Green Zone, Final Fantasy XIII, and Shutter Island, as well as SFIV on the iPhone, and a behind the scenes look at the show!
#6 - Sassafras & Fancypants
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/15/2007
A review of 28 Weeks Later, discussion of potential Terminator sequels, and a huge week in video game news with new additions to the Simpsons, Tecmo Bowl, Ninja Gaiden, and Rygar franchises. Plus, we blast through some more forum questions, and join in on Dan's Birthday celebration! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 8: "Sassafras and Fancypants" The one in which Dan admits he was wrong, Jeff can't talk about it, Alex uses the power of deduction, and we all enjoy presents.
#7 - Real Bender
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/1/2007
A web-slinging review of Spiderman 3 and discussions of NBC's Heroes, the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare trailer, and the PS3's latest woes. Plus, we rave about the best show you may never have heard of, and learn to read the packaging! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 6: "Realbender". The one in which Alex battles iTunes, Jeff gets a new shirt, Dan finds room in his heart, and we all turn 18.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Bubo
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/24/2007
News of remakes and revamps galore, including Clash of the Titans, the Hulk, and Street Fighter II. Plus, we check in with each of the guys' current gaming adventures, and get a real life lesson! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 5: "Bubo". The one in which Alex re-joins the Rebel Alliance, Jeff gets a daughter, Dan recollects his rad, and we all play Tecmo Bowl.
#9 - Double Duffed
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/17/2007
A review of Hot Fuzz, news of Goyer's next super hero flick, impressions of Super Paper Mario and the Opera browser for the Wii, and our take on GH DLC. Plus, the TV segment debuts with discussion of Battlestar Galactica, Sopranos, and Thank God You're Here, and the forum question rundown returns! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 4: "Double-Duffed". The one in which Jeff remembers Kurt, Alex gets Grindhoused, Dan is proven right, and we all know what time it is.
#10 - Fantasgreat
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/8/2007
Opinions on the Iron Man film, a nerfed Die Hard, and new game announcements from Lucasarts and Infinite Interactive. Plus, we wager on which movies will make the most summer cash, and cast our own horror flick! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 7: "Fantasgreat". The one in which Dan realizes it is about what you see, Alex can't level fast enough, Jeff tells the guy behind him to be quiet, and we all completely lose it.
#12 - Intaint
Season 1 - Episode 100 - Aired 2/17/2009
We're live at the Street Fighter IV launch party! How do the Mad Catz arcade sticks stack up? Is Friday the 13th better than Jason X? We face our FEAR 2. And don't overlook The International!
#14 - Stamen
Season 1 - Episode 101 - Aired 2/24/2009
Will GTA IV's new DLC make you feel Lost and Damned? The PS3 gets Flower power! Can an animated documentary work? Movie trilogies ranked! Plus, Jeff v. Alex at the Puzzle Quest release party!
#15 - Mr. Thathing
Season 1 - Episode 97 - Aired 1/27/2009
Does the The Reader impress the viewers? Skate 2: tubular or bogus? Hands-on with the new Puzzle Quest! Sundance's must buzzworthy film! Plus, everything must go at BSG!
#16 - Ninetiesified
Season 1 - Episode 89 - Aired 12/2/2008
Is Australia fun, or do we feel like men at work? Can Tomb Raider: Underworld turn the series around? There's Superman in my Mortal Kombat? Plus, we invade the Personal Trainer Cookoff!
#17 - Fisticuffs
Season 1 - Episode 87 - Aired 11/18/2008
We try to get a modicum of consolation from Quantum of Solace. Shooter showdown with Resistance 2 vs. Gears of War 2! Plus, who wants to see a Slumdog Millionaire?
#20 - Storiented
Season 1 - Episode 78 - Aired 9/16/2008
Could The Force Unleashed be better than the Star Wars Prequels? Does Spore live up to the hype? Which kind of Cohen Bros film is Burn After Reading? Plus, the first wave of TV pilots, Fringe and True Blood!
#22 - Twick
Season 1 - Episode 88 - Aired 11/25/2008
Is Mirror's Edge worth a leap of faith? Which one of us will be Left 4 Dead? The new Need for Speed: just Burnout for babies? Is Special special? Should u c JCVD?
#25 - El Di Torturo - Live at SXSW!
Season 1 - Episode 105 - Aired 3/23/2009
This week in Movies: The SXSW film festival is a showcase for upcoming indie films, documentaries, and genre movies that you'll be hearing more and more about in the coming year. Alex, Dan, and Jeff braved the lines at the Alamo Draft House and the Austin Convention Center to check out some of the most interesting films of this year's SXSW. Among them: Ong Bak 2, the latest martial arts extravaganza from Thai action star, Tony Jaa Best Worst Movie, a documentary about the cultural phenomenon that is Troll 2, the undisputed Worst Movie Ever Made. The Horseman, a revenge thriller from Australia that may be one of the most violent movies ever made... or is it? This week in Video Games: Since they've spent the week at a film festival, a movie takes over the video game segment this week, too, but this movie is about gaming! Dungeon Masters is a documentary about Dungeons and Dragons, World of Warcraft, and the kind of people who play them. Plus: It is time, once again, for a Dan Becomes a Man - but this time it'll be in front of a live audience in Austin! And since the guys are in Texas, this DBAM had to be big - so the guys enlisted the help of Scam School's Brian Brushwood to capapult Dan into the ranks of super man!