Tread Perilously is a podcast in which hosts Erik Amaya and author Justin Robinson watch the “worst” episodes of popular TV shows, attempting to determine if they would continue to watch the series based on the most off-key moments.

This Week: Twisted Metal‘s “T3STDRV”

Tread Perilously listener request month continues with an episode of Twisted Metal called “T3STDRV.”

Still on their way to the tournament, John ends up riding shotgun in his sister Dollface’s car. Unable to conjure up memories for her amnesiac brother, she takes a detour to an abandoned drive-in theater. Instead of sparking any recollections, the pair encounter the character known as Axel. Quiet, meanwhile, discovers Mayhem hid in the trunk of her car hoping to enter the tournament herself. Will Quiet be able to teach her to drive? And what of the seeming reaper known as Mr. Grimm? Is he the ghost rider or is he not in his right mind?

Justin tries to recall his own dim memories of playing a Twisted Metal video game. He and Erik also consider the problem of genre TV shows in comparison to Twisted Metal‘s episode runtimes — 30 minutes be praised! Erik learns the truth about Marvel’s Cyclops. Anthony Mackie’s star power is discussed. Erik is reminded of “Surf Dracula.” Patsy and Edina become the new gods of the post-apocalypse. More Stranger Things talk occurs. Erik invokes The Human Centipede‘s Dieter Laser. He also explores the problems of Italian Mad Max ripoffs. “The Lou” gets explained again and Axel becomes an easy MVP.

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