That Would Be Rad

A second Civil War splinters America into five factions, leaving the new capital based in Omaha.

World War III breaks out in 2015, starting with Russia and the U.S. trading nukes and ending with three billion dead.
Then, to top it all off, a computer bug delivers where Y2K sputtered, destroying our world as we know it.

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That is unless an audacious time-traveling soldier from 2036 can successfully traverse the space-time continuum to change the course of future history.

In 1998, that person sent 2 faxes to Art Bell - then host of Coast to Coast AM describing time travel and the dire future that was in store for us all.

Then again in late 2000 that person signed on to the internet and gave us his name: ???????????????? ????????????????????

Join us this week as we dive into the story of one of the most captivating tales of time travel we have ever heard!

Thank you for listening and as always: BE RAD!

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John Titor resources:
http://johntitor.com/
Transcripts from the message boards/original John Titor posts:
1. https://bbs.timetravelinstitute.com/topic/754-time-travel-paradoxes/?tab=comments#comment-7605
2. https://bbs.timetravelinstitute.com/topic/813-topics-limited-to-11-pages/

How could we not talk about the WandaVision finale? I mean...come on. As Woody preps for knee surgery he and Tyler talk about what they liked and didn't like about Marvel's first Disney+ series.
What do they think about what this says about the future series to come? Who ended up being their favorite characters?
How will this show tie into the others?
You'll have to listen to find out.

Oh and yes, knee surgery...but, before Woody's zonked out on pain meds and enjoying recovery... he and Tyler also end up talking about everything from Street Fighter II, Captain Marvel, Pinball, how to know if you're the oldest at a birthday party, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and of course Good Manners.

If you're a fan of WandaVision or the Marvel cinematic universe then you'll love this episode!

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In January 1976 three Kentucky women, after a celebratory birthday dinner at one of their favorite restaurants, experienced something strange, terrifying, and incredibly intriguing.
On the ride home is when their enjoyable girl's night out took a frightening turn.
A large object the size of a football field appeared across both lanes of the road in front of them, disappeared and then re-appearing behind them seemingly took control of the ‘67 Chevy Nova they were driving.
Despite their attempts to regain control of the car, it reached speeds over 80mph, the dark night’s landscape flying by their window...and then…
- POOF -
The next thing they knew they were on the outskirts of a small Kentucky town with little to no memory of the 8 miles they had covered to get there -or- the 90 minutes that had surprisingly past.
This is their story, of all that happened during those lost 90 minutes and what is one of the most terrifying abduction stories WOODY and TYLER have ever heard.
Thank you for listening and as always BE RAD!

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This week TYLER tricks WOODY into finally talking about The Mandela Effect.
Have you ever remembered something from your childhood - only to later find that it is now completely different?
Jif peanut butter for example...didn’t it used to be called “Jiffy”?!?
Symptoms of the Mandela effect include:
* remembering something as slightly different in wording or appearance as it originally was
* a large number of people recounting the same way of remembering

Is this bizarre phenomenon the result of “collective false memories”, “confabulation”, or is the Mandela effect evidence of a rift in the space/time continuum??
Is it perhaps the result of experiments on particles and matter happening as we speak? Find out what our hosts think about this intriguing phenomenon on this weeks episode!

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This week we take on the seemingly impossible to decide which movie is greater...The Sword and the Sorcerer or Red Sonja.
Get ready for a three-bladed sword, a lizard-skinned sorcerer, a wall of hellish faces, Brigitte Nielsen with a STRONG '80s mullet, Conan who's not really Conan, and Ernie Reyes Jr.
In the second fantasy face-off episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE face the difficult task of deciding who will move on to the next round and who will lay defeated in the arena of THE GREATEST '80S FANTASY MOVIES.
So...get out your tankard of ale, sharpen your long swords, and let's get to it.
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Conspiracy theories, myths, and legends have existed in rock & roll even long before the music has existed. From stories of musicians trading their souls in for immeasurable talent, or being replaced by look-alikes after fatal accidents, or even faking their own deaths to disappear into anonymity…This week WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE cover the weird side of rock & roll.

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This week we have a special SURPRISE guest host. Someone who's plugged directly into the next generation of video gamers, movie watchers, comic book lovers, and the UFO curious.
We couldn't be more excited to introduce them to our listeners. So, grab a few extra leftover nachos or chicken wings, and be ready to enjoy!

Thank you for listening and as always - BE RAD

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If you're anything like our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE then you've probably watched (and re-watched) all the Marvel movies on Disney+ a countless number of times since the quarantine began in 2020.
So, the prospect of brand new Marvel Cinematic Universe content debuting in Jan. 2021 was extremely exciting, especially after Wonder Woman 1984 (hear our thoughts on that in S1 E19)!
This week join our hosts as they discuss their thoughts on the first 2 episodes of WandaVision.
Can Tyler make it through an entirely black and white episode without calling it quits?
Will the premise of The Scarlet Witch and Vision living in a retro sitcom, complete with a laugh track and corny one-liners, survive their criticism?
Find out when you PRESS PLAY.

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Join our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE in this week's episode as they go over which '80s cartoon they preferred: Thundercats or He-Man. They dive into Woody's favorite TV show of all time, (of which Tyler has never seen a single episode) and how it ended up being what he decided to binge while laying in bed with "the virus". Plus, the winner of ROUND ONE of the '80s FANTASY FACE OFF:  The Beastmaster vs. Krull.
The Beastmaster - (1982) - starring Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, and John Amos.
Krull - (1983) - Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, and Francesca Annis.

Who will it be? You'll have to listen to find out! But, first comes thunder...
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In today’s episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE take you on a journey back to July 12, 1924. The night five gold miners who ventured toward Mount St. Helens returned from their work not with gold, but with claims they had fought off giant “ape-men”, who seemed to appear from nowhere.
Listen to the fascinating, if not terrifying TALE FROM THE TIME CAPSULE of these men’s harrowing escape from mysterious and violent creatures.
This sonic, binaural experience will make you feel like you are right there IN THE CABIN with this band of prospectors.
What would you do if this happened to you??

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After taking a break for the holidays and an extra week off for Woody to recover from “the virus” WE’RE BACK!
And BOY HOWDY it feels good to be back!
Just like everyone our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE were pretty stoked to see Wonder Woman 1984 during the break.
This movie being "set in 1984" made us feel like we HAD to cover it on the show.
Hear their thoughts about the movie, what it got right - what it definitely got wrong, and a slew of things they go into over the holidays...
Thank you for listening and as always - BE RAD

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It’s here. The magical week so many of us have been waiting for. Although this year is certainly different than many in Christmas past - our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE have put together a fabulous SUPER SIZED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL just for you.
So climb into Santa's sleigh, hold on tight and get ready to enjoy the big day with us.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and as always... BE RAD!

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When you turn on your radio in December or walk into any store, you can't help but hear Christmas music playing loudly over the speakers. After all, it's the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR...right? Well, it hasn't always been thought of in that way across the globe.
In fact, when you start paying closer attention to some of these Christmas songs we all know so well...hidden within them are little clues to the SPOOKY traditions of Christmas past...
In this episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE take you across the world to explore the traditions of cultures for this time of year that predate Christianity, and why being "naughty or nice" meant a lot more than getting presents or a lump of coal...
So...sit back, make sure your hot chocolate is nice and hot, grab a blanket and maybe even something to defend yourself with and let's jump into the SPOOKY SIDE OF CHRISTMAS!

Thank you for listening and as always: BE RAD

There are a handful of movies that our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE have spent their lives debating with others about whether or not they are Christmas movies. I'm sure you know some of them, or at least have spent your fair share of Holiday get-togethers arguing one way or the other.
So grab your goose mug, pour some egg nog, and snuggle up next to the fire with us as we go over the Christmas movies from the '80s and '90s that REALLY SHOULD be on YOUR Christmas movie list.
Our hosts will also take you through their more "traditional" must-see Christmas movies to kick off December and this holiday season.

'Tis the season to BE RAD

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There are plenty of unsolved mysteries that our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE are obsessed with...but, this one is not only perhaps America's oldest it's also one that centuries later remains UNSOLVED.
This week we open the doors to one of the most intriguing and mysterious legends of our history - the lost colony of Roanoke.
Put in your headphones and turn up the volume for another "Tale from the Time Capsule"  and then get ready to hear all of the not-so-typical theories behind how these 115 English settlers may have met their fate.
Not to mention the super incredible synchronicity with our hosts and The Dare Stones...

- CROATOAN -

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In this Episode our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE visit one of their favorite stores that exists on planet earth...Wizards Video Games: a magical place filled with relics of the past and keys to the future.
They take you along on this journey on a “behind the shelves” look at what WIZARDS has to offer and the incredible find that they come across on this particular visit.
Next, our hosts discuss the 1990 film “The Witches” based on the book by Roald Dahl (written in 1983), their initial reaction watching it as 10 year olds, and whether or not they think they should watch it with their kids now.
Somehow in their discussion of Angelica Huston, they land on the street beef between Jean-Claude Van Damme and none other than Steven Seagal.
This is episode covers it all: their love for 80s/90s movies, Dungeons & Dragons, comics, who would really win in a fight between JCVD and Seagal and where you can find all of the above to purchase (Wizards).
Enjoy - and as always: BE RAD

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What are the odds that our 13th episode would fall on Friday the 13th?
And furthermore, in this week’s episode our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE explore the history and origins of some of the most common superstitions.
Coincidence or Synchronicity?
We’ll let you decide.
As always - thank you for listening and BE RAD.

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There are creatures here on Earth so amazing and bizarre that throughout history they were once thought to be "myths" by scientists.
Creatures so strange that the stories about them were quickly dismissed as "tall tales" villagers would share with expeditionists around a campfire. Creatures that are now so familiar to us that it's almost impossible for us to believe they were one time thought to be legends or fairytales.
Did you know the Gorilla is an example of this?
This week our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE give you an introductory course of CRYPTOZOOLOGY.
Cryptozoology is the search for and study of animals (commonly referred to as "cryptids") whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated. They'll take you through a quick history of animals that were discovered to be more than "mythical" and recognized by the scientific community not too far in the very recent past.
They go over some of the cryptids that are being chased down and hunted today and give an excellent primer for future deep dive episodes into some of these creatures and the fascinating encounters that have occurred all around the world for hundreds of years!
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This week you’re in store for another CONSUMPTION JUNCTION episode - where we dive into what our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE have been getting into lately, obsessing over and frankly what they won’t shut up about!
We all know there’s nothing better than that feeling of sharing something that has become a NEW OBSESSION with your best friends.
So, sit back and get ready to enjoy!
You’ll leave with a REALLY EPIC stack of comics to pick up, SUPER RAD TV shows to stream and a recommendation for GAME NIGHT that will turn your fantasy INTO reality!
Get those dice ready and as always: THANK YOU FOR LISTENING and BE RAD.

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This week is Halloween and we couldn’t be more excited over here at That Would Be Rad!

So, we prepared a KING-SIZED EPISODE for you full of treats we know you will enjoy. Our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE share their own real-life horror stories.
You’ll hear from the winner of the listener-submitted scary stories and listen to their horrifying experiences throughout their life.
But, don’t put down your candy bag yet goblins and ghouls...because our very special guest Michael McMillian from BIGFOOT COLLECTORS CLUB stops by our Midnight Radio Studios to share a story with you that is SURE to make your skin crawl.
This is the October Spooktacular Finale - and we are going BIG.
So lock all the doors. Pick up your favorite candy.
And
Let’s
Get
Spooky!

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Halloween has always been our favorite since we were little kids back in the ‘80s and ‘90s running around our neighborhood’s trick or treating.
In this week’s episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE talk about all the reasons why Halloween captivated them back then and even now.
With hilarious tales of costume choices from childhood, their introduction into horror, and everything in between - WE KNOW you’re going to LOVE this episode!
So open up a bag of candy, get in this Delorean and get ready to remember the best time in history for Halloween!

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This week our hosts dive into a series of REAL-LIFE encounters that span a man’s life all throughout his childhood into adulthood.

WOODY BROWN & TYLER BENCE explore the terrifying experiences of Dan Mitchell who, since he was a young boy, has been continuously visited by what he calls The Harlequin.

Turn up the volume and hear about the fascinating history and folklore that surrounds this character, the horrific experiences Dan Mitchell and his family have undergone, and the eerily strange similarities to one of our other favorite tales…

This story begs the question...what do you do when you hear something GO BUMP in the night?

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We are kicking off our OCTOBER SPOOKTACULAR with one of the most equally terrifying and intriguing legends we’ve told yet...Today’s episode is about Sam The Sandown Ghost Clown. If the combination of “ghost” and “clown” used to describe a creature doesn’t scare you enough then, perhaps referencing it as a “creature” did the trick.

Join WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE - put your headphones on, turn up the volume and be prepared to get SPOOKY!

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Growing up during the 1980s/1990s there was certainly no shortage of gorgeous girls for young dudes like us to fall madly in love with.
In today's episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE explore the list of their top crushes from movies in the '80s.
Some may be obvious choices but compared to the lists you're most likely used to - I think you'll agree that our hosts do an impressive job of narrowing it down to 5 each + provide some not-so-obvious contenders.

Who'd they leave off the list? You decide and let them know: THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!

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One of the best things in the world is to find something new and then become obsessed. Whether it's a tv series, a movie, a video game, a song, an album, a new book or comic or even new podcast!
Sharing that NEW OBSESSION with your best friends is EQUALLY EPIC and that's exactly what our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE decided to do for today's episode.
So sit back and get ready to hear about what these guys have been getting into this week and recommend for you to check out.
You'll leave with a solid (and obviously rad) playlist to listen to, what movies you NEED to stream this weekend, our ultimate favorite podcast (besides ours) AND find out if the rumors are true about an upcoming, LEGENDARY...Van Damme Episode...

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In this episode, our hosts WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE really have something special in-store. Another "Tales From The Time Capsule" kicks the episode off with a story that will chill you right to the bone. Put on your headphones and get ready to dig into not only the legend of The Man From Taured but TYLER'S own personal STRANGE EXPERIENCE!
Have you ever lost time?
Have you ever felt like something was just slightly different than you remembered?
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There were a lot of important events that happened in 1989 - but for WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE, the release of Tim Burton's BATMAN was one of the most memorable and monumental for them both.
In this episode, our hosts go over their fond memories about the film and take a deep dive into everything from the bizarre audition list, Jack Nicholson's crazy demands while filming, Danny Elfman, and of course the intense comic-fan backlash about Michael Keaton starring as Batman.
You'll laugh, you'll remember, and most of all you'll agree that this movie may go down in history as one of THE GREATEST BATMAN films of all time.

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We all remember the sweet sound a quarter makes as it's dropped into an arcade cabinet. We have fond memories of hanging out with our friends, listening to good music, playing our hearts out for the HIGH SCORE, and maybe even having the courage to talk to your crush.
But - in 1981 - during the first wave of video games and arcades: a mysterious black arcade cabinet began appearing in the Portland, Oregon area called "POLYBIUS".
In this episode, WOODY BROWN and TYLER BENCE talk about THE MOST DANGEROUS ARCADE GAME IN THE WORLD.

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Every Superhero or Supervillain has an origin. Every story has a beginning. This is ours.
Meet the hosts Woody Brown and Tyler Bence and learn why they decided to start this podcast.

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Season One Trailer for THAT WOULD BE RAD with Woody Brown and Tyler Bence