A review of The Lookout (2007) and an analysis of the trailer for Stardust (2007), our impressions of the DS, PSP, and PC game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (2007), and the GTA IV: Grand Theft Auto IV (2008) 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.

Die-Curious

Alex Albrecht

Jeff Cannata

Dan Trachtenberg

The Yang

Trumors

Reviews of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie and Cooking Mama: Cook Off for the Wii, discussion of John Carpenter's gaming habits, the Gears of War film, the Xbox Elite, Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, and more, and we answer viewer questions from before the first show has even aired! It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 1: "Trumors". The one in which Dan reveals more than he should about his upbringing, Jeff changes his tune about a certain gaming machine, Alex longs for a simpler time when people would crap in holes, and we all witness the big bang that begins the Radiverse.

A balls-to-the-wall review of Grindhouse (2007), socks rockin' impressions of Guitar Hero II (2006) for Xbox 360, and news of MTV's Rock Band (2007). 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.

A review of Hot Fuzz (2007), news of Goyer's next super hero flick, impressions of Super Paper Mario (2007) and the Opera browser for the Wii, and our take on GH DLC. Plus, the TV segment debuts with discussion of Battlestar Galactica (2004), The Sopranos (1999), and Thank God You're Here (2006), 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.

Double-Duffed

News of remakes and revamps galore, including Clash of the Titans (1981), the Hulk (2003), 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 (1987).

Bubo

Realbender

Fantasgreat

Sassafras & Fancypants

H8tr-Aid

Love Nut

The Dills

Bork

Repertory

Fun-damental

Half-Boofed

Pan-International

Tandiego

Lustice

Stick-Tuned

Cooprepetitive

Jack Out

Apatomato

Hostitility

Generosity

Permahonk

Dynatherms

Dandar

Punchy

Epicalf

Coma-esque

Flavors

Haunty Duty

Vomitsation

Sess

Yip Yip

Radish

Deadly Discs

Soul Poppin

Knowledge Sack

Shaningled

Groupfully

Simulaid

Tootie My Horn

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.

The Totally Rad Show Season 1 Episode 2: Die-Curious

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