The BEST episodes of The Totally Rad Show season 1
Every episode of The Totally Rad Show season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Totally Rad Show season 1!
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!
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#4 - Skip Away
Season 1 - Episode 68 - Aired 7/8/2008
Can we sign off on Hancock? How human is Too Human? Should we fall in with Bad Company? Funny or serious Sherlock Holmes? What should be next for Eddie Murphy? Plus, we dodge fireballs!
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Knowledge Sack
Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 12/18/2007
I Am Legend, but should you go see me? Do Zack and Wiki shake the Wiimote in all the right ways? Princess Bride and Ghostbusters are back - as videogames? Plus, we've Scene It, but did we enjoy it?
Watch Now:Amazon#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.
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#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.
Watch Now:Amazon#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.
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#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.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - Rear Shot
Season 1 - Episode 176 - Aired 8/2/2010
Is StarCraft 2 worth the 12 year wait? We look back at the massive Saturday and Sunday Comic Con panels, including Marvel and DC movies, and Harry Potter! Plus, the perfect D&D starter kit?
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#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!
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#13 - Nash Out
Season 1 - Episode 102 - Aired 3/3/2009
Should you enlist in the Halo Wars? Is the Legend of Chun Li a Van Damme-as-Guile level abomination of cinema? Guess who the directors are for Green Hornet and Clue now! Plus, an Oscar wager is paid!
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#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!
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#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!
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#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!
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#17 - 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?
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#18 - 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?
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#19 - Extra Credit
Season 1 - Episode 83 - Aired 10/21/2008
Is Max Payne painful? We put the new Call of Duty multiplayer beta through its paces. Can we stick with World of Goo? Plus, more TV pilots, including My Own Worst Enemy, Life on Mars, and Eleventh Hour.
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#20 - Flume
Season 1 - Episode 79 - Aired 9/23/2008
We get the Rock Band back together, hop on our ATVs in Pure, visit two towns with crazy names, Appaloosa and Synecdoche, New York, and top it all off with some BBQ with a special guest!
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#21 - 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!
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#22 - Flipping Out
Season 1 - Episode 76 - Aired 9/2/2008
Not just another summer sequel with Hamlet 2. Does Castle Crashers live up to its name? We discover a Traitor! Mario Super Sluggers swings for the fences. Plus, the good and bad of Warren Ellis
Watch Now:Amazon#23 - Soul Poppin
Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 12/11/2007
The Golden Compass gets us lost. Will we go, speed, go to see Speed Racer? Feeling Sony's Pain. A review of the Jeff Gerstmann/Gamespot controversy. Plus, are Computer Fairs still cool?
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#24 - BMLC
Season 1 - Episode 61 - Aired 5/20/2008
Does Mr. Pibb + Red Vines still = crazy delicious in the new Narnia? What is the Wii good at? Steven Spielberg knows! Plus, the return of the Forum.
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#25 - Live - San Diego Comic Con
Season 1 - Episode 71 - Aired 7/29/2008
This is it. The very first TRS recorded in front of a live audience. We cover of all the raddest panels of Comic Con IN the raddest panel at Comic Con. Come watch us blow the roof off the place.
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