March 12, 2024 • 25 mins
The Reel 33 podcast welcomes special guest Dan McDonough, who played the iconic role of "Mophead Boy" in the 1986 cult classic BMX movie Rad.
Dan shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming Rad in Calgary as a 15-year-old, including getting paid $250 per day as a child actor. He discusses keeping props and memorabilia, getting recognized by fans years later, and his hopes to attend a Rad anniversary reunion.
Dan also talks about his current career in the fitness industry and the importance of encouraging physical activity for kids.
Hosts Rick Haney and Brandon Shaw chat with Dan and Rad's "Cru Jones" actor Bill Allen about an upcoming Rad screening event in Bentonville, Arkansas dubbed "the mountain biking capital of the world."
This is a can't-miss episode for Rad fans and anyone nostalgic for 80s BMX culture.
Dan shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming Rad in Calgary as a 15-year-old, including getting paid $250 per day as a child actor. He discusses keeping props and memorabilia, getting recognized by fans years later, and his hopes to attend a Rad anniversary reunion.
Dan also talks about his current career in the fitness industry and the importance of encouraging physical activity for kids.
Hosts Rick Haney and Brandon Shaw chat with Dan and Rad's "Cru Jones" actor Bill Allen about an upcoming Rad screening event in Bentonville, Arkansas dubbed "the mountain biking capital of the world."
This is a can't-miss episode for Rad fans and anyone nostalgic for 80s BMX culture.
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