Best Drag Strip Podcasts (2026)

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She Owns the ONLY Drag Strip in Alaska - Michelle Lackey (Talkin' Shift EP 17) 1:02:07

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This week on Talkin’ Shift, we’re joined by Michelle Lackey, the owner and operator of Alaska’s only drag strip. If you’ve seen racing in Alaska, chances are it’s happening at her track. We talk about what it’s really like running a drag strip in Alaska — from the unreal mountain views to the short racing season, weather challenges, logistics, and …

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Did Victor Alvarez CHEAT at XMAS Tree Drags? (Talkin' Shift EP 18) 1:11:42

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For the first time ever, we took Talkin’ Shift on the road and set up shop at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Our guest is Victor Alvarez, co-owner of BMP (alongside Cleetus McFarland) and someone who’s been deeply involved in motorsports from a young age. We talk about Vic’s racing background, how he ended up buying a drag strip in his 20s, and what i…

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Carmen Maria Machado on writing 'In the Dream House,' tops/bottoms, and the forgotten history of queer DV 1:15:42

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Guest Carmen Maria Machado is a writer of queer horror, essays, and short stories. She is most well-known for her memoir, In the Dream House, which came out in 2019, and really took the queer lit world by storm. In it, she brings light to a concept often shied away from - domestic violence and abuse within queer relationships. While writing the mem…

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Record After Record… World Cup Finals Was NEXT LEVEL (Talkin’ Shift EP 016) 1:07:10

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The crew is back in the studio after one of the wildest weekends of the year — Import vs Domestic: World Cup Finals. We break down everything from record-setting passes and personal bests to the wrecks, oil-downs, and chaos that kept the track crew busy all weekend.By 1320video

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Elaine Stott on trying dr*gs at 5, getting kicked out of school bathrooms, and her journey to Survivor 1:11:40

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Elaine Stott charmed audiences back in 2019 on the 39th season of CBS's Survivor. She was a shining light on her season and proved that a lesbian could, quite easily, win over the hearts of America, as well as her fellow castaways. This is Elaine's story - one of tomboyishness, and skipping school, and fierce independence. We discuss growing up in …

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Billy the Kid on His VIRAL WHEELIE & How Street Racing Channel Started (Talkin’ Shift EP 015) 1:30:03

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This week on Talkin’ Shift, we’re joined by Billy the Kid — racer, YouTuber, and creator of Street Racing Channel. You’ve seen him in the streets, at the track, and most recently going viral for that wild wheelstand at SCT Nashville. We talk about what led up to that run, how Street Racing Channel came to life, and the grind it took to go from work…

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Brooke Webster on Meow Mix, Cattyshack, and being featured in Chasing Amy and Go Fish 54:02

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Some of the most beloved lesbian bars of the past few decades have been the creations of our guest, Brooke Webster. This week, Brooke shares the stories behind Meow Mix (1996-2004) and Cattyshack (2005-2009). Her bars quickly became cultural phenomenons - from shoutouts on Ellen's coming out episode to features in Kevin Smith's cult classic lesbian…

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#105 - Warning! Auckland Male, 6”5, dating over 30 women at once 42:04

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Welcome back to another week of absolute shit chat! We are joined by our good friend Keely Page who’s testing out Rachels Hinge Hack to see how many festival dates she can line up this summer. Spoiler: she’s already got a bite after one hour!! But buckle up, because Keely also drops a wild story that comes with a PSA for anyone dating in Auckland… …

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#104 - Climb up in dem cheeks! 41:24

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Rachel’s celebrating two whole years with her boyfriend (wild, we know), while Carl’s having an emotional dad moment watching his daughter grow up too fast. But don’t get too cozy, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic world of modern dating. Spoiler: it’s grim out there. Men, if your first message is a sexual comment, we need to talk! Don’t worr…

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Jess Dobkin and Lisa DeBoer on the "Lesbian Time-Out Kiss-In," Lesbian Avengers, and queer visibility in the WNBA 55:16

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In 1999, Jess Dobkin and Lisa DeBoer formed the activist group Lesbians for Liberty. Their purpose was to push for visibility in the WNBA and specifically, at the New York Liberty games. In Act I, Jess and Lisa sit down with Sarah to discuss the history of lesbians and the WNBA, the story of the Lesbian Time-Out Kiss-In, and their experiences in ac…

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Racing Street Outlaws with a Subaru WRX, Off-roading, & MORE (Talkin Shift EP 14) 1:28:03

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We’re back with another wild episode of Talkin’ Shift! This time we’re joined by two familiar faces — Jared “JROD” Holt and Shawn Abedi — both known for bringing imports into the spotlight on Street Outlaws. We dive into what it was really like racing their high-horsepower imports against the Outlaws’ big-power domestics, swap stories from JROD’s K…

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#103 - No cuts, no edits 57:19

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We’re mixing things up this week! No cuts, no edits, just a totally raw and unfiltered chat straight from the heart (and occasionally, the chaos). Carl’s found himself a new best friend and is figuring out how to navigate the inside of his own brain, while Rachel’s dealing with something a little more... intimate. After having part of her cervix re…

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Oak Chezar on rejecting the patriarchy and more stories from Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp 1:15:07

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Radical lesbian activist Oak Chezar spent three years protesting nuclear war at Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp, and another five living on lesbian women's lands. Some of Oak's stories were aired on our original Greenham Common episode with Sue Say and, due to popular demand, we bring you Sarah's full conversation with her here today. Tune in fo…

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#102 - Private room at a strip club - is it cheating? 32:51

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If you’re single, love music, and want an epic summer, Rachel’s got a genius Hinge prompt hack for the girlies, designed to save you money and guarantee max fun! Plus, we’re diving into a conflicting topic: what actually counts as cheating? From emotional connections to strip clubs, we put some real-life scenarios to our Instagram polls to find out…

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Street Outlaws & TX2K: JROD’s INSANE Racing Stories (Talkin’ Shift Ep. 013) 1:17:45

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JROD (Jarod Holt) joins us for Episode 013 of the Talkin’ Shift Podcast! You’ve seen him on the 1320video channel countless times behind the wheel of one of the fastest Supras in the world. From racing on Street Outlaws to competing at some of the biggest Texas events like TX2K and Texas Invitational, JROD has been a staple in the racing scene for …

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Ronnie D. Ron on creating Shakedown: LA's legendary Black, lesbian strip club 48:25

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Ronnie D. Ron (also known as Ronnie-Ron and Sha'ron Harris) came up in the LA Black gay disco scene, and soon went on to found Shakedown in 1996. Shakedown was a special place - where women celebrated each other, danced freely and exotically, and found lovers and family. Ronnie discusses the origins of Shakedown, the making of Leilah Weinraub's 201…

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He Turned Trucking Stories Into Millions of Views - Chris Fiffie (Talkin’ Shift Ep. 012) 1:27:21

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This week on Talkin’ Shift, we’re joined by Chris Fiffie, the creator of Big Rig Videos. Chris has built a massive following with his unique approach to telling stories from the trucking world, especially through his signature “Rolling CB Interviews” where he sits down with drivers and captures their perspective from the cab.…

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Tricia Cooke on making a lesbian B-movie trilogy, and her polyamorous marriage with Ethan Coen 1:04:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Tricia Cooke — the creative force behind the recent lesbian comedies Drive-Away Dolls and Honey Don’t. Married to filmmaker Ethan Coen (yes, of the Coen brothers), Tricia has long identified as a lesbian, and we dive into how that identity intersects with her decades-long, straight-presenting poly marriage. The con…

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One of the Most LEGENDARY Burnout Drivers in Australian History - LYNCHY (Talkin' Shift EP 11) 41:24

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On this episode of Talkin’ Shift, we’re joined by Andrew Lynch — Australia’s reigning burnout champ who claimed the coveted Burnout Masters title at Summernats 36 in his LS-powered Corolla “LYNCHY.” After years of carving tire smoke on the burnout pad, he finally clinched the crown. We had a blast hearing his stories and learning what it takes to w…

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Lez Hang Out! Ep. 317: God Save the Lesbian Bar w/ Lisa Cannistraci 43:52

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Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Lisa Cannistraci, the owner of Henrietta Hudson, the longest running lesbian bar in the country, (@henriettahudson), to chat about her experience running the bar. From taking Madonna on a tour of all of the lesbian bars in NYC, to Melissa Etheridge taking over the stage when the band starte…

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The Queer Family Podcast, S19 E1: Gays With Kids Founder Brian Rosenberg 1:02:31

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Another feed swap this week - with The Queer Family Podcast with Jaimie Kelton! . . . Jaimie sits down with Brian Rosenberg, longtime advocate, dad of three, and founder of Gays With Kids and GWK Academy. From navigating HIV and homophobia in the '80s to building a beautiful family through adoption and surrogacy, Brian shares his powerful story wit…

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#101 - “I was born tall with an abnormally big dick” - Girth Masterr part 2 51:41

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We were blessed with GirthMasterrs time, so we have part 2 of his delightful chat with the man with the girthiest cock in porn. He tells talks to us about boundaries, cock reactions, chatting about work with family and friends, and now working and hanging out with stars he used to beat off to. Following on from last episodes, Carl is bringing what …

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Shame Spiral, S1 E32: "You're Not Gonna Call Me Dirty Because You Feel Dirty" w/ Robby Hoffman 1:32:46

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Cruising is taking a a short summer hiatus and, in the meantime, sharing episodes from other queer podcasts we love! First up is Shame Spiral with psychotherapist-turned-comedian Ely Kreimendahl. This is her hilarious interview with comedian Robby Hoffman (Hacks, Workin' Moms, The Chris Gethard Show, Odd Squad, Just For Laughs), which originally ai…

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The New 1200hp Corvette ZR1X is going to be NUTS, EV's + MORE! (Talkin' Shift EP 010) 1:04:37

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The crew is back for Episode 010 of Talkin’ Shift! This week, we dive into Corvette’s new ZR1-X and debate which cars actually stack up as its competition. We even wander into unfamiliar territory for us—electric vehicles—as each of us picks the EV we’d actually buy (yeah, you read that right).By 1320video

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Michelle Axelson on Womencrafts Provincetown, the "dyke discount," and existing within a spectrum of a community 43:30

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Womencrafts is one of only 13 feminist book stores left in the country, and a pillar of Provincetown, MA. This week, we sit down with Michelle Axelson, the owner of Womencrafts since taking over in 2015. Michelle shares the history of the shop (first owned by lesbians in 1976), how she found her place in Ptown, and why so many people have come out …

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#100 - Girth Masterr, "amazing what the body can get used to” 49:30

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Well well well, we can’t believe that we made it to episode 100 and to celebrate the big one, we thought we’d get the big guy himself on the show! Girth Masterr, the girthiest guy in porn. He tells us all about growing up and navigating relationships with his ‘girthy gift” and how he found himself in the industry. Plus, lads, have you ever wondered…

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Sean Monaghan and Susanna Stein on Stud Country, Big Apple Ranch, and the history of queer country western dancing 53:32

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We're diving into the rich history and culture of queer country western dancing. First, Sean Monaghan will share the story of Stud Country - how he discovered queer line dancing at the historic Oil Can Harry's, and how (along with his cofounder, Bailey) Sean founded Stud Country and brought about a renaissance of country western dancing to a younge…

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#99 - “How Ai in a relationship changed my life” 37:58

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You’d never have predicted this when we started the podcast: Rachel is now officially recording from her new home - aka, her boyfriend’s house - aka, she’s moved in! Just in time to kick off the countdown to our 100th episode next week This week, we’re joined by one of our incredible listeners, who shares an emotional and inspiring story about the …

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#98 - What the Dominatrix dragged in 48:48

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Welcome back to another week inside Carl and Rachel’s unfiltered minds! We had so much love for Eclipse (our incredible gender-fluid guest) last week, that we had to bring them back! This time joined by their partner Venus, a proud trans woman. Together, they open up about their relationship dynamic, the first time Eclipse watched porn, living with…

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Larry Larson: Talks No Prep Kings, Drag & Drives + Future Plans (Talkin’ Shift Ep 009) 1:31:42

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This week on Talkin’ Shift, we sit down with the one and only Larry Larson—a true OG in the drag racing world. If you’ve been following street car racing for any length of time, you already know the name. From becoming the first man to go 200mph on a drag-and-drive to going 11 for 11 in Drag & Drives, Larry has done what few even dream of. We’ve kn…

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Heather Purser on passing same sex marriage in her tribe, and meeting the love of her life at 7 years old 44:37

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Our Guest this week, Heather Purser, made headlines back in 2011 when she single handedly passed same-sex marriage in the Suquamish tribe in Seattle, Washington. Today, Heather is a Suquamish lesbian activist and commercial diver! She shares her story of accepting her own identity, finding her childhood crush, and making space for herself within he…

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#97 - Strap in and strap on 1:05:44

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This week’s episode is seriously insightful! Our guest Eclipse identifies as demisexual, pansexual, and gender-fluid, and is in a relationship with a trans woman. They join us to share their personal journey and insights into navigating open, authentic, and exploratory relationships of past and present. From sexual desires, to boundaries, communica…

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#96 - ‘He muted a work meeting to eat me out’ 44:33

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Need the tea on someone you're dating? Wondering how many red flags they come with? Or if they're waving a whole damn parade of them? Maybe you're after a cheeky background check to see how they’ve behaved in past relationships? Rachel’s found the ultimate app for you! This week, we're joined by our mate Patty, who drops a jaw-dropping story about …

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Should 1320Video Build a Car? We Might Regret This… (Talkin’ Shift Ep 008) 1:02:31

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The crew is back for another Talkin’ Shift episode! This time, we’re catching up on all the chaos—where we’ve been, where we’re heading next, and what’s been going down at the track. We also dive into some viral racing clips that have been lighting up the internet and give our take on what makes them blow up. But the big topic of the episode: Shoul…

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Holly Near on Women's Music, Jane Fonda's Free The Army Tour, and music as activism 1:02:39

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Holly Near is a world-renowned singer and activist, known for producing music with powerful political messaging - she sings about war, racism, queer love and much more. She is one of the early pioneers of Women's Music (also known as radical lesbian feminist music) and the first lesbian to come out in People Magazine in 1975. Holly started her poli…

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#95 - Neck Deep in Gobbies 35:09

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Would you give a gobby if asked nicely? We’re diving straight into the deep end this week Our guest Tony shares one of the wildest workplace stories we’ve heard in a while involving night shifts, a broken work machine, and a very hands on way of keeping morale high around the office. Then we chat about whether ChatGPT is actually ruining relationsh…

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He has THE MOST VIEWS on 1320video's Channel, Street Car Entrepreneur (Talkin' Shift EP 007) 58:07

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In this episode of Talkin’ Shift, we’re joined by Chase Lautenbach—CEO of Street Car Takeover and Race Ready Autosport, and a name that’s been part of 1320Video since the early days. Chase is not only the original owner of the legendary 3DX Evo, but he also holds the title of being featured in more viral 1320 clips than anyone else. If you’ve follo…

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#94 - Is it flirting if....? 48:20

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Just like the Hotel California, we can check out, but we will never really leave! So just like that, we are back for another week! We are joined by some of Carl’s Gen Z colleagues to talk about how their dating lifes are going in their early 20’s and how hard it is out there at this age in the changing times. Wh y are Gen Zs so afraid of being ‘cri…

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Angela Denise Davis on ZAMI NOBLA and moving through the world as a Black, blind, lesbian. 1:03:17

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This week, we sit down with Angela Denise Davis, the creative director and podcast host for ZAMI NOBLA - the National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging. She's also a scholar, organizer, minister, and Ukulele instructor. ZAMI NOBLA, founded in 2011 by Angela's partner Mary Anne Adams, is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to empowerin…

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#93 - Gorgeous Lesbian Sex - With Tess Iconic 1:02:04

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Wow it feels good to be back! Major aplogise for the delay in releasing episodes and dumping a large one on you up front! Massive life updates incoming if youre interested in what we have been up to and hows we are feeling We are also joined by the absolute icon Tessa who shares her story about a spicy night at a Berlin sex club - you don’t want to…

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Accused of RIGGING Giveaways.. are they a SCAM?? (Talkin' Shift EP 006) 1:24:46

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In this episode of Talkin’ Shift, we dive deep into a topic we get asked (and accused) about all the time — car giveaways. Are they legit? Are they rigged? Are we just scamming people? We’ve heard it all, and in this episode, we’re laying it all out: How our giveaways actually work, What goes on behind the scenes, Why we don’t rig anything - And ho…

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I'm Baby and Denise Gaylord on Dyke Drag 49:56

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For the first time, we feature two interviews - two dykes, from two different generations - on the same concept: Dyke Drag. First, we'll hear from I'm Baby, a Brooklyn drag performer who started an event they call "Dyke Drag" which brings gender-diverse drag to sapphic spaces around the city. In Act 2, we meet Denise Gaylord, a local Ptown lesbian …

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Driving THOUSANDS of Miles in an 8 Second GTO (Talkin' Shift EP 005 - Rich Guido & Bob) 1:16:57

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On this episode of Talkin’ Shift, we sit down with the legend himself—Rich Guido, aka The Canadian Chuck Norris and his brother, Bob. Rich is known for doing what most won’t even attempt: driving his 8-second Pontiac GTO thousands of miles to a drag-and-drive event, running 8s all week long, and then driving it thousands of miles back home.…

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Robin Tyler on the fight for marriage equality, and getting arrested for 'female impersonation' 40:38

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Robin Tyler is a history-making activist and stand-up comic, that's been on the scene since moving to New York City in the 1960's. Robin is a treasure trove of punchlines and queer history. She shares some of her most famous stories - like making a name for herself as a female impersonator, calling for 3 Marches on Washington, being the first out g…

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Activist Sue Say on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Encampment, organizing in prisons, and annoying the police as best you can 1:13:20

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The Greenham Common Women’s Peace Encampment was an anti-nuke encampment outside of a US military base in England, that women (and loads of lesbians) occupied from 1981 all the way through 2000. Fed up with male-on-male violence, and society's expectations on women, Sue Say joined the protest in its very beginnings as an 18-year-old. There, every d…

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Ryan Mitchell on Cleetus Race Results, Compressed Air Supercharging, + MORE (Talkin' Shift EP 004) 1:06:28

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Welcome back to Talkin' Shift! In Episode 004, we're joined by renowned no-prep racer Ryan Mitchell. We dive into the recent Cleetus McFarland $52,000 AWD vs RWD Shootout, discussing the intense competition and unexpected results. Ryan also shares insights into his innovative compressed air supercharging setup that's making waves in the racing comm…

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TX2K25 Favorite Moments + Texas Streets are BACK?! (Talkin' Shift EP 003) 1:40:41

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Episode 003 of Talkin' Shift brings us back to the table for a recap of TX2K25 as well as some of our favorite ride alongs on the Texas streets and some teasers for the video we'll be releasing shortly! Subscribe so you don't miss out on all future episodes!By 1320video

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Valery Hughes on nursing in NYC hospitals during the AIDS epidemic, and falling in love in the on-call room 56:36

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Valery Hughes is a retired nurse who spent her career working in HIV/AIDS care and research. She coauthored Nurses On The Inside: Stories Of The HIV/AIDS Epidemic In NYC with her colleague, Ellen Matzer, after working together in designated AIDS units for many years. Valery takes us behind the scenes of some of the city's busiest hospitals - from c…

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SKETCHIEST Street Racing Moments, Going 200mph, Future Trips + More! (Talkin' Shift EP 001) 1:24:18

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Welcome to the very first episode of our new "Talkin' Shift" podcast! In our debut, we're kicking things off with some of our sketchiest street racing moments, the first times we broke 200mph, and where we're headed next. Buckle up—this one's wild! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date with all our future episodes!…