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The Rad Years

RK
Christmas
Jurassic Park
Mcdonald's
Halloween
Nintendo
Stranger Things
Nostalgia
Batman
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Christmas Vacation
Holiday Traditions
Kenner Toys
Ghostbusters
Pulp Fiction
Family Dinners
Wrestlemania
Hasbro
G.I. Joe
Aliens
Daredevil

The Rad Years podcast focuses on the things we loved growing up in the 80‘s and 90‘s

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes496Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

We talk about 10 more retro Halloween commercials NO REPEATS!

We talk about 10 ghosts from the retro spooky world of our youth

RK debates the values of the General Mills Monster Cereals while squeezer brings up 5 of his favorite retro halloween treats!

we talk about 10 shows that premiered in either 1986, 1996, or 2006

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Recent Guests

Weird Al Yankovic
Musician and pop culture commentator; invited guest
Weird Al Yankovic
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Andrew Salvaggio
McDonald's executive chef, food enthusiast
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Episode: 96 Grab Bag

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Squeezer
Co-host of The Rad Years; longtime contributor known for enthusiastic nostalgia banter and character impressions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 272 ratings
  • It’s cursed

    Fun show. Cool guys fun topics. I don’t get all the cursing. How do you talk about a gameboy while dropping F bombs. Still I’ll suggest it to friends

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Darkbroccoli
    United Statesa month ago
  • You had me at Potato Have Feelings

    Though sometimes there is a bit of a “quiet time” I was laughing while stuck in traffic- which is hard to do. Years later we MIGHT find out Mr. Potato could see through his plastic eyes and went through quick withdrawal when they took his pipe away. #spudscancommunicate

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ClapperGal
    United States2 months ago
  • Great great great show

    Keeping it going guys, still a faithful listener. At year 10 please don’t stop. Switch to twice a month if you have to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    m.casini
    United States6 months ago
  • 10 more years! 100 more years!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    EvLMongoose
    a year ago
  • Still rad

    Still here with yall. Keep it going, keep it rad!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChilledNRoasted
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes feel like a welcoming time capsule of the 80s/90s.
Audience loves the ad-free, consistent nostalgia and humor; some topics feel repetitive but still entertaining.
A strong sense of community with recurring bits and fan slang (Radamaniacs) is a key draw.
Memorable chemistry and authentic nostalgia make you feel like old friends.

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Weird TV part 2
Q: What makes these 'weird TV' moments so memorable for you?
The moments stick because they blend outrageous TV concepts with everyday life—like watching infomercials during breakfast or discovering a bizarre cartoon element that you can't easily forget—so they become shared memories you can riff on for years.

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What is The Rad Years about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts reminisce about growing up in the 80s and 90s with a playful, conversational mix of personal stories, pop culture deep-dives, and affectionate nostalgia. Episodes center on toys, movies, video games, TV, music, and era-specific trends, all delivered with humor, recurring bits, and strong friendship chemistry. The show often riffs through decades of memories, with a focus on shared experiences, retro humor, and accessibility for listeners who crave a warm trip down memory lane. A standout edge is the long-running, ad-free format that feels like hearing friends reminisce, not a scripted program, making it easy for fans to stay in the loop and feel part of a nostalgic community.

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The Rad Years launched 10 years ago and published 496 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Andrew Salvaggio

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