Talkin’ Shift Podcast

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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 how it all compares to tracks in the lower 48. Michelle breaks down what makes Alaska racing unique and what it takes to keep the scene alive that far north.

Nov 14

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.

Oct 31

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 working for $12/hr to going full-time on YouTube. From growing up in the racing scene to competing against names like Ryan Mitchell and racing at the fastest small-tire events, Billy shares what it’s really like living life wide open.

Oct 12

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 King of the Offroad event, and talk street racing, TX2K, and everything in between.

Sep 21

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 years.

Sep 5

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.

Aug 22

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 win the biggest burnout competition in the world.

Jul 24

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).