Latest Helltrack Podcast Episodes

Episode 8: His Rad Career!

Reel 33 - February 26, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour
Today on Reel 33, we talk with Bill Allen about his book "My Rad Career", which offers a closer look into decades of his life in Hollywood before, during, and after Rad.  Learn about Bill's first paid role in the film industry, in which he starred alongside a young George Clooney and legendary ...

Hooo, GNARLY! We found Luke!

Reel 33 - December 12, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes
In this episode, the fellas hang in the clubhouse with Jamie Clarke, otherwise known as Luke, Cru's wingman. Jamie is not only a world class mountain climber, he's also a brilliant storyteller. His experience and memories from filming Rad are so endearing, you'll think you were there with him. ...

Foxy Is Still Melting Hearts

Reel 33 - October 29, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes
It was the most 80's film scene of all 80's film scenes. Synthesizers. Dancing. Sultry eyes that pierced your soul.  I'm talking, of course, about the  school dance at Cochrane High, where the heavenly Kellie McQuiggin, known to Rad fans as Foxy, melted our hearts in tiger stripes.  Kellie is ...

Mophead Boy

Reel 33 - October 13, 2020 02:00 - 25 minutes
He made the mistake of telling Wesley her brother was NUTHIN next to Bart Taylor. Now that his shins have finally recovered, Mophead Boy was cool enough to hang with us for a few minutes! In this episode, the fellas hang with Dan McDonogh, who played the role of Wesley's freckled, ginger-haired...

A Pen Is Mightier Than A Spoke: A Conversation with Sam Bernard, Writer and Co-Producer of Rad!

Reel 33 - July 08, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, Rick, Brandon, and Bill chat with writer and co-producer Sam Bernard. Sam was kind enough to talk about his experience with not only writing and producing the film, but opens up about his working relationship with Hal Needham, the events that led to the development of Rad, and h...

The Legend of Hal Needham

Reel 33 - June 20, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes
In this episode, we talk with Bill about his early days of acting, and what it was like to not only have a role on Hill Street Blues, but to receive a call from Smokey & The Bandit director Hal Needham. Learn about Bill's character on the early 80's cop show, and how it juxtaposed but paved the ...

Backstory

Reel 33 - June 08, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes
Rick and Brandon talk about their roots, and how Rad affected their young lives in the 1980's. Joining them is Bill Allen, who played the role of Cru Jones. Hear what Bill has to say about his legendary character, and the legacy it holds to this day!

Introduction

Reel 33 - May 22, 2020 23:00 - 2 minutes
An introduction to Reel 33. Join Rick Haney and Brandon Shaw as they talk about 1980's and present day BMX racing, as well as a film called Rad, which has recently been restored in 4k for for the film's first ever DVD release! Be sure to check in with them often, as they talk one-on-one with co...