About this episode
Kicking things off with a blast of ‘80s nostalgia, we’re taking on the 1986 BMX cult classic RAD, chosen by our newest Patreon supporter, Nick Bray! Packed with insane bike tricks and a Daniel LaRusso from Wish! Huge thanks to Nick for picking this one, time to dust off the old bike and practice some bunny hops.RAD was born out of the mid-1980s BMX biking craze, with Hollywood eager to capture the spirit of the sport just as skateboarding was making its big cinematic breakthrough. Directed by legendary stuntman-turned-director, Hal Needham, the film was crafted with a genuine love for high-flying stunts and underdog stories. The production pulled together a mix of professional BMX riders and actors, staging elaborate, gravity-defying race sequences that became the movie’s signature. Shot primarily in Alberta, Canada, RAD managed to capture that small-town Americana vibe, despite the northern filming location, giving it a timeless, every-kid's-dream feel.While RAD wasn’t a box office success at the time, it found a second life almost immediately on VHS, becoming a cult classic cherished by generations of fans. Its soundtrack, filled with upbeat anthems, and its earnest tone helped cement its status as a beloved underdog movie. Over the years, RAD developed a reputation as the definitive BMX film, inspiring countless kids to get on their bikes and dream big. Despite being out of print for years, its legend only grew, leading to a long-awaited 4K restoration and re-release decades later — proving you just can’t keep a good tailwhip down.If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Trailer Guy Plot SummaryIn a world where dreams are built on two wheels and dirt tracks, one small-town kid dares to chase the impossible! RADfollows Cru Jones, a young BMX rider with big ambitions, as he faces off against corporate heavyweights and elite racers in the ultimate test of skill and heart — Helltrack! With gravity-defying stunts, ruthless rivals, and a race that could change his life forever, Cru must risk it all to prove that sometimes, the underdog really can fly!?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
