WTFuck?

This lies somewhere between the lines of extremely goofy and extremely awesome...you decide. --Jake

Ron Swansons

Pyramid of greatness.

Learn it, Live it, Love it. -Dyl

SXSW 2011

So I'll be heading to SXSW this year, but not the actual festival. There are an enormous amount of awesome bands playing. Friday, I'll be going to 3 different shows and will be seeing: Masakari, All Pigs Must Die, Trap Them, Trash Talk, Ringworm (twice), Magrudergrind (hopefully twice), Lemuria, and many others. And thats just Friday! I'll just be hanging out in downtown Austin all weekend getting rowdy and livin' the rad life. I am beyond stoked for this and will enjoy the time away from Shreveport/work. --Jake

I cant think of anything to post.

-Dyl

RVIVR

I can't stop listening to this bands new e.p. entitled "Dirty Water". They are based out of Olympia, Washington and have a self-titled full length out on Rumbletown Records.  --Jake

http://www.rumbletowne.com/rtr/

Foo Fighters - White Limo

This is the new FooFighters video. It's way rad and I have no doubt that it's because of Lemmy.

Watch and enjoy! -Dyl

Sneaky Kitty Rats

--Jake

Recycle Bike

A few days ago I started building a single-speed bicycle with salvaged parts. This is what I've built so far. I sanded and re-painted the bike and overhauled the headset and bottom bracket. I had to break down and buy some parts, so when I get them I'll finish the bike and put it up on here! --Jake

You could say I'm excited.

Hobo With A Shotgun --Jake

WhothehellisArcadeFire? video

I'm sure everyone has already seen the tumblr so I thought I would post the video.

Enjoy- Dyl.

Well just in case. Here ya go.
http://whoisarcadefire.tumblr.com/

Guest Post #2- Road Trips

Alright I asked my buddy Thunderbird if he could would like to do a guest post on RadLife. He was more than happy to. Here is his post. Read and Enjoy! -Dyl.
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RAD ROAD TRIPS

If you want to get out of town and need somewhere awesome to go, look no further. Here are a few of my favorite road trip destinations:

DALLAS

I go to Dallas so much I could probably make the drive blindfolded. My favorite place to hang out in the Big D is Lower Greenville Avenue -- the area has my favorite music venue ever (The Granada Theater), a ton of great bars and restaurants (try the fish tacos at Aw Shucks) and the more-than-good Good Records (owned by Tim DeLaughter of Tripping Daisy and The Polyphonic Spree). There also used to be a Johnny Cash mural on the side of a building around here, but alas, it is no more.

If you’re feeling adventurous, go jump off stuff at Zero Gravity. Or visit the always-reliable Six Flags. Is it sad that I’m 30 years old and have had a season pass for the past 5 years?

Oh, and best rest stop ever at Exit 571A. Free beef jerky. You’re welcome.

Johnny Cash

The Granada Theater

MEMPHIS

Went to Memphis for the first time in 2007 on a whim, and now I go back every chance I get – I love the music history in this dang place. It probably sounds really tourist-y, but I can’t pass up a visit to Sun Records, Gibson Guitar Factory, or Graceland -- the tackiest, greatest place ever.

If you’re looking to get into some trouble, you can probably find it on Beale Street (though it’s not near as frightening as Bourbon in New Orleans, at least to me). Minglewood Hall usually has a good rock show or two going on.

Rex and Thunderbird.

NASHVILLE

The drive is fairly long (about 9 or 10 hours from Shreveport), but that’s no problem with plenty of caffeine and a little extra gas money. You’ve gotta take a tour of the Ryman Auditorium (or catch a show). If you’re an art fan, Hatch Show Print on Broadway can’t be missed – I always leave with a sweet print or two that I have no idea where to hang when I get home. Mercy Lounge is a great place for music…got to see Old 97’s and Delta Spirit there just last month.

Third Man Records is hidden away on the outskirts of downtown and the shop is the size of one small room. It’s a cool place to visit, though…but unfortunately Jack White doesn’t run the register like I’d hoped.

Also rad: The East Nashville area. There are a ton of small galleries and shops and a hot dog stand called “I Dream of Weenie.” All the cool kids hang out here.

Hatch Show Print

Ryman Auditorium

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So there you go, a few of my favorite destinations – now hop in your car, crank up the music, and hit the road!



-Thunderbird.

Rattail Flu.

After years of work, this is what my rattail is looking like these days. Pretty long I must say. -Dyl

Braided rattail.

Start the day off right.

With a smile. --Jake

52 Weeks Without Contest! FEBRUARY!

Alright guys and gals, it's time for this month's contest.
 If you don't remember how this thing works or just want to take a look at the full contest rules, then check out this older post below.

http://tharadlife.blogspot.com/2011/01/52-weeks-without-contest-january.html

Ok so now that is out of the way. Here is this month's contest.

All we ask of you this month is to tell us a story, but not just any story. We want you to tell us the most embarrassing story you can think of about yourself. Whether it's the time you got drunk and peed in an air conditioner, or slipped and fell in front of a large group of people, idk, it could be anything but it has to be about you. So this month we ask you readers, WHAT IS THE MOST EMBARRASSING THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU????

This month's winner will receive a print of a painting by me (Dylan Hillman) and whatever Jake decides to throw in as well.

possibly this one??

* Don't forget that you must put your full name along with your answer and also post our blog to your facebook for your answer to count.
*and previous month's winners are not eligible to win any other month's contest.
*Winner for the contest will be picked and announced at the beginning of next month.

What are you waiting for? Start talking!!!!

SUPER AWESOME FUN TIME

This is a video flyer for a show next month at Minicine on March 20th.

Should be a super awesome fun time. -Dyl

It's that time again.

Fap away. --Jake

Expect Epicness

  

coming soon. This is Radlife discovering we can record on our camera. Get ready for some some awesome radness coming your way. -Dyl

                                            

I Failed.

No excuses. I failed at Man Year. I am sorry. --Jake

R.I.P. red beard June 2010 - February 2011

tr00f

F-yeah! / Jan. Contest Winner!!

Well we only have one counted answer on the 52 Weeks Without Contest for the month of January, so the winner is Sophie Bridel!!! The answer to the Jake's question was- Pizza, Philly cheese steak, Chili cheese fries, Cheesecake, and then a nice frothy rootbeer!!! We haven't decided what the prize is but we will think of something. We should have February's contest posted soon. The Grand Prize money is still at 1$ but trust us, it should grow as the weeks go by. -Radlife boys.

                                                       Now check out these F-yeah tumblrs!

                                                        http://fuckyeahhipsters.tumblr.com/

                                                        http://fuckyeahindiegirls.tumblr.com/

Swampy

Swampy is a graffiti artist based out of Oakland, CA. He tramps around on trains and does some awesome artwork and has one fucking rad life. This is his signature skull, but all of his artwork is awesome. Check him out. www.swmpdnky.com --Jake

Pizza Burg.

Alright the food creation me and Jake are bringing to you today is our version of the pizza burger. Two of our favorite foods put together to make one giant creation.
We decided to go big and simple. Pizza+Hamburger = Pizzaburger!
This creation is not intended for the weak or light eater.
Read on and create this work of art at your own risk.

First we chose two pizzas and cooked them for seven minutes each.

First one we chose is Supreme

The second one, 4 meat.

Then while those were in the oven we cooked a giant hamburger patty; add whatever spices you want (we mixed in an egg with the meat to help keep the meat together and also added Worcestershire sauce and tonys).

Big Burg.

You will probably need a friend to help flip the burger( that's how large this thing is!) and to drain the grease often.

Next you take the pizzas out after about 7 minutes and you then use the pizzas for buns and put the burger in between the pizzas. You can put the pizzas in whichever order you want. We also sprinkled more cheese on top of the burger.

That's a lot of meat.

Mmmmm.

After we put the burger together we put it back in the oven for about 3 or 4 minutes to finish cooking the pizzas and let everything melt together into layers of meaty goodness. We took the pizzas out and cut them into fourths. The crust was crispy and so they were like giant pan-inis only better.

Massive Meal.

Then we feasted! You might think all of the meat was a bit much but there was lots of sauce and cheese to even everything out.  

Soo goood!

If you try to attempt to make this burger you are definitely going to need something to wash it down with. We chose this new pomegranate 7up. It's crisp,  refreshing, and has anti-oxidants (at least that's what the label says). This beverage is delicious regardless.

This food creation was soo delicious! I suggest everyone try this out.

Some might think this would be gross or that their is no artistic craft when we make these creations but I assure you it is a delicate art putting these creations together. It was quite a task to fully cook the giant patty and have the pizzas ready at the same time. So now all i left to say to the brave and curious readers out there, is WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO MAKE THIS BURGER!!! and enjoy!! -Dyl