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A show about car culture and living during the decline of empire from millennials who have never known anything else, with a dash of photography on the side. Hosted by Jordan Hoffstetter and Victoria Scott, a pair of (former!) automotive journalists and (current!) trans women. If you like cars but also hate what mandatory car ownership has done to the landscape of America, this is probably for you!
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<html><p>Hello! This week the girls are joined by <a href="https://remapradio.com/author/rob/" target="_blank">Rob Zacny</a>, cofounder of <em><a href="https://remapradio.com/" target="_blank">Remap Radio</a></em><em>, </em>host of <em>Star Wars </em>podcast <em><a href="https://amorecivilizedage.net/?ref=remapradio.com" target="_blank">A More Civilized Age</a></em><em>, </em>and panelist on F1 podcast <em><a href="https://www.f1.cool/" target="_blank">Shift+F1</a></em>! The girls had a bunch of notes written out but <em>immediately </em>got distracted for almost three hours. Sorry about that. </p><p>We discuss Mazda, the catfish Chevrolet Camaro, living at a race track, generational trauma of The Sports Car You Missed Out On, revving for 9/11, the narrative complexity of Codemasters' F1 series, getting your wife to sim-race, Dire Straits,</p><p>Our opening theme as always is off the album <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator</a></em><em> </em>by Stella Spazzatura and thank you as always to our wonderful editor Alex (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nohopeoverkill.com" target="_blank">@nohopeoverkill.com</a> on Bsky)!</p><p><em>Referenced Stories:</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.motor1.com/features/713936/pedestrian-deaths-emergency/" target="_blank">Pedestrian Safety by Victoria</a></em><em> @</em><em><a href="https://Motor1.com" target="_blank">Motor1.com</a></em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.thedrive.com/news/small-cars-are-getting-huge-are-fuel-economy-regulations-to-blame" target="_blank">Car Bloat by Victoria</a></em><em> @The Drive</em><em><br/></em><em>The girls actually didn't really have any sources for this episode because it's like three hours of riffs.</em></p></html>
<html><p>Howdy everyone! We did it, we recorded our final thoughts on the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C.<br/><br/>This episode is fully focused on the race, our experiences at it, and how we sorted through our feelings in the days afterwards. We want to welcome all of our new listeners who found us through Youtube or our threads on Bluesky about our time on the ground, and we once again want to thank all of our Patrons as we literally couldn't have done this without y'all.</p><p>I also want to thank everyone who came out to our meetup Saturday night, as it was maybe the one redeeming part of the whole weekend! </p><p>As always, our opening theme is off Stella Spazzatura's <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator</a></em>, and our editor (who you should hire!!!!) is <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nohopeoverkill.com" target="_blank">Alex aka Harmful Park!</a></p></html>
<html><p>Howdy howdy! <br/><br/>The other thing we recorded together in D.C. during our trip to the Freedom 250 was our second movie commentary for the Fast and Furious franchise! The girls crowded around Jordan's laptop in their hotel room, cracked some modelos, and buckled into John Singleton's 2 Fast 2 Furious, a movie we both liked a whole lot actually! <br/><br/>This one is really silly goofy fun, so I think you'll have fun. We watched on Netflix, so sync us up to 0.00 on Netflix, or just understand that we might be a few seconds fast or slow for you. </p><p></p><p>I think next month the aim is to do another listener questions bonus, but who knows, maybe we watch Tokyo Drift together instead. Thanks again for all the support patrons, without it we literally couldn't have done this trip. Look forward to the full report on our thoughts on the next mainline episode, and remember that our merch store is open for preorders until the end of the month! </p></html>
<html><p>Hi folks! We survived! Just after the Freedom 250, Victoria, Jordan, and their wives all gathered and recorded their thoughts on the race in the immediate aftermath of the race. While we filmed this for the YouTube channel <a href="mailto:Youtube.com/@trangirlismo" target="_blank">Youtube.com/@trangirlismo</a> we wanted to put this up on the audio only feed as well, just to make sure no one misses it. Audio quality is gonna be a bit weird since it was recorded off a shotgun microphone, but it was worth it to get this out ASAP </p><p></p><p>Spoilers? It sucked! For mostly completely avoidable reasons!<br/><br/>Further thoughts, a full rundown of our weekend, and more on this week's full episode. </p></html>
<html><p>Hello! In this episode, Jordan discusses driving her new Corvette (spoilers: it's good)! Then she explains that she watched some Throttle House, and dissects where her tepid optimism for the newest reboot of Top Gear with those guys running it. </p><p>Then it's time for a rare Jordan Angry Episode, as the girls dive into the failures of the W Series and F1 Academy to produce literally any meaningful advancement for women in racing at all, on the heels of Maya Weug's public posts about her career's dead-end. </p><p>Finally, Victoria tried Wreckfest 2 Early Access because her wife refurbished her computer. Unfortunately, it's not what she was hoping for, and she's not sure it's going to get fixed.</p><p>Victoria would like to apologize for her audio being a bit off; she has no clue why the gain got changed on her mic after her computer was refurbished, and she tried repeatedly to fix it but could not. She will fix it next week!</p><p>As always, our opening theme is off Stella Spazzatura's <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator</a></em>, and our editor (who you should hire!!!!) is <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nohopeoverkill.com" target="_blank">Alex aka Harmful Park!</a></p><p>BIG ENORMOUS NOTE: IF YOU ARE IN WASHINGTON D.C. AND WOULD LIKE TO HANG OUT THIS WEEKEND, THE GIRLS WILL BE AT <em>AS YOU ARE </em>(THE GAY BAR) AT 8 PM EASTERN TIME ON SATURDAY, 8/22/26. WE HOPE TO SEE SOME AND POTENTIALLY ALL OF YOU THERE</p><p><em>Referenced Stories: </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.crash.net/f1/news/1102422/1/former-f1-academy-star-faces-uncertain-future-after-racing-plans-fall-apart" target="_blank">Maya Weug's Career Collapse</a></em><em> @</em><em><a href="https://Crash.net" target="_blank">Crash.net</a></em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DbyWw8aNrLP" target="_blank">Maya Weug's IG post</a></em><em> @Instagram</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/womens-sport/2022/07/01/jamie-chadwick-trans-male-to-female-athletes-should-not-allowed/" target="_blank">Jamie Chadwick Is A Terf</a></em><em> @Telegraph UK (this is here more for a fact-check than to encourage any of you to click it, like, it's the Telegraph)</em></p></html>
<html><p>Hello! In this episode of Tran Girlismo, Victoria goes Wonk Mode, as it is her natural response to environmental stressors such as wildfire smoke and extreme heat that was gripping the state of Washington last week. First: What's The Deal With The Strategic Petroleum Reserve, amirite folks? No but seriously we're running out of oil to pull from it, it turns out, and the impact on the oil market will be... almost certainly not good.</p><p>Next, Victoria explains that if you do nothing but deplete war materiel for four straight years, you eventually run out of war materiel. Then you gotta buy more. It turns out that every American car company (but especially GM), fresh out of ideas about how to make cars, wants to get in on that sweet, sweet gravy train, probably at the expense of any of us ever being able to afford a car again. (Victoria apologizes for making this episode a little <em>TrashFuture-</em>y <a href="https://trashfuturepodcast.podbean.com/e/tank-feat-victoria-scott/" target="_blank">but she just guested</a> and she had a lot of fun so it felt like a good way to take it.)</p><p><em>Finally</em>, and by <em>far </em>the most fun, JORDAN. ANNOUNCES. HER. NEW. FUN. CAR. It is not exactly congruent with the material conditions of America but hey a girl's gotta have a little hope, right?</p><p>IF YOU WOULD LIKE TRAN GIRLISMO SHIRTS OR STICKERS: <a href="https://store.trangirlismo.com" target="_blank">store.trangirlismo.com</a> is open again until August 31st!</p><p>As always, our opening theme is off <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator</a></em><em> </em>by Stella Spazzatura and our editor is Alex, aka <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nohopeoverkill.com" target="_blank">Harmful Park</a>!</p><p><em>Referenced Stories:</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/opr/spr-quick-facts" target="_blank">Strategic Petroleum Reserve Quick Facts</a></em><em> @US DOE</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.energy.gov/articles/united-states-release-172-million-barrels-oil-strategic-petroleum-reserve" target="_blank">March 11th Chris Wright Announcement</a></em><em> @US DOE</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET&s=WCSSTUS1&f=W" target="_blank">Current Crude Stocks In SPR</a></em><em> @US EIA</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://files.gao.gov/reports/GAO-26-106918/index.html#TOC_7" target="_blank">Congress and DOE Need a Unified Plan to Align Priorities and Investments for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve</a></em><em> @US Government Accountability Office</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/28/us-strategic-petroleum-reserve-spr-iran-oil-strait-hormuz.html" target="_blank">SPR Under Stress</a></em><em> @CNBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-07-31/us-strategic-petroleum-reserve-won-t-be-tapped-to-ease-prices-in-war-s-new-phase" target="_blank">Operational Floor of the SPR</a></em><em> @Bloomberg</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://energynow.com/2026/08/us-oil-exports-in-july-fall-to-lowest-level-in-eight-months-data-shows/" target="_blank">US Refinery Capacity Utilization + Chris Wright Comments</a></em><em> @EnergyNow</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://gasprices.aaa.com/" target="_blank">US Average Gas Gallon Cost</a></em><em> @AAA</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://energynow.com/2026/08/white-house-set-to-extend-jones-act-waiver-as-trump-hunts-for-cheaper-gasoline/" target="_blank">Bob McNally Interview</a></em><em> @EnergyNow</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-30/hormuz-oil-tanker-shuttling-trade-is-picking-up-again-after-lull" target="_blank">CENTCOM Claims/Ghost Shipping Estimates</a></em><em> @Bloomberg</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=67905" target="_blank">Global Reserves Exhaustion Estimates</a></em><em> @US EIA</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/04/business/saudi-aramco-profits-soar-trump" target="_blank">Chevron Profit Quadruples</a></em><em> @CNBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/defense-startups-raid-auto-fracking-sectors-parts-speed-weapons-output-2026-07-01/" target="_blank">Mike Stone Defense Industry Feature</a></em><em> @Reuters</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.cfr.org/articles/how-much-us-aid-going-ukraine" target="_blank">Spending On Ukrainian Defense</a></em><em> @Council on Foreign Relations</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/hegseth-us-military-budget" target="_blank">Hegseth Budget</a></em><em> @The Guardian</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.castelion.com/news/castelion-awarded-105m-us-navy-contract/" target="_blank">Castelion Blackbeard Contract</a></em><em> @Castelion</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-approaches-automakers-manufacturers-to-boost-weapons-production-19538557" target="_blank">Pentagon Approaches Automakers For Weapons</a></em><em> @WSJ</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.jalopnik.com/general-motors-to-help-ventilator-manufacturer-get-more-1842434932/" target="_blank">General Motors To Build Ventilators (2020 Reporting By Victoria)</a></em><em> @Jalopnik</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2026/07/21/general-motors-expects-to-land-1b-utility-vehicle-order-from-army/90995449007/" target="_blank">Barra Expects Billion Dollar Chevy Colorado Contract [by Summer Ballentine]</a></em><em> @DetroitNews</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1301_infantry_squad_vehicle" target="_blank">The M130 Infantry Squad Vehicle</a></em><em> @Wikipedia</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.motor1.com/reviews/663356/2023-chevrolet-colorado-zr2-first-drive/" target="_blank">Mad Max's Pickup Truck [Victoria's ZR2 First Drive]</a></em><em> @Motor1</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://zeteo.com/p/ice-no-bid-contract-republican-donor-fraud-history" target="_blank">ICE Gives $2.5 Million No-Bid Contract To Rick Hendrick</a></em><em> @Zeteo</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/nascar/2021/01/20/donald-trump-pardons-james-austin-hayes-support-nascar-rick-hendrick/4228078001/" target="_blank">Trump Pardons Hendrick Nephew</a></em><em> @Daytona Beach News-Journal</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.dote.osd.mil/Portals/97/pub/reports/FY2021/other/2021DOTEAnnualReport.pdf?ver=3D_nTNLgp-Gak8xY1bmmlQ%3d%3d" target="_blank">FY2021 Annual Report</a></em><em> @Director Of Operational Test & Evaluation</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2026/07/21/general-motors-profits-are-up-and-stockholders-will-get-their-share/90986050007/" target="_blank">GM Profit Soars [by Summer Ballentine]</a></em><em> @Detroit News</em><em><br/></em></p></html>
<html><p>Hi folks!<br/><br/>No new episode this week so the girls (and Alex!) could have a week off and take care of some stuff. But, I figured what better time to bring maybe my favorite of our bonus episodes in front of the paywall as a little showcase of what we do for those folks who don't subscribe!<br/><br/>This is a movie commentary track, so you will need to source your own copy of The Fast and Furious, and I think it's a goofy good time! So, if you're a free subscriber, enjoy, and I hope you take a chance on supporting us. Love y'all, thanks for a crazy six months! </p></html>
<html><p>It's double episode Thursday if you're a patron! Squeeking in just before the month is over, here is our third listener question special! I think we had a bounty of questions, and the mood was pretty great, despite coming right off the back of recording episode 24! <br/></p></html>
<html><p>Hi folks! Jordan here giving you your weekly dose of Gay Girl John Oliver, so the notes are gonna be a bit light this week! I had a slightly updated audio setup this week, so I am hoping any audio issues are in the past now! Thanks for being patient with us! <br/><br/>This week we talk about: The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, and it's many wonders and pleasures. Long story short, you all should go to Pittsburgh, it's great. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-senate-panel-approves-bill-crack-down-chinese-vehicles-2026-07-22/" target="_blank">https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-senate-panel-approves-bill-crack-down-chinese-vehicles-2026-07-22/</a> We also talk about the US senate trying to explode the auto industry (again) and we delve into the identity politics of your average used car salesman. <br/><br/>And then we finish stuff off with a dose of racing news, that is also somehow still America's fault! Thanks to The War™ the WEC is altering its schedule for the second time this year! <a href="https://www.dailysportscar.com/2026/07/13/wec-season-set-to-finish-in-europe-as-middle-east-conflict-continues.html" target="_blank">https://www.dailysportscar.com/2026/07/13/wec-season-set-to-finish-in-europe-as-middle-east-conflict-continues.html</a><br/><br/>As always, our opening theme is off Stella Spazzatura's <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator.</a></em><em> </em>Special thank you to our editor Alex; <a href="https://harmfulpark.neocities.org/" target="_blank">you can check out her site here</a> and you can get <em><a href="https://harmful-park.itch.io/white-line-nightmare" target="_blank">WHITE LINE NIGHTMARE</a></em><em>, </em>her toxic yuri visual novel, on <a href="https://Itch.io" target="_blank">Itch.io</a>!</p></html>
<html><p>Hello! In this episode of Tran Girlismo, the girls dig into the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 promotional tie-in Aston Martin Dreadnought and how much the two of them cannot stand it. Then Jordan put herself through <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdX6cLFZs84" target="_blank">listening to Donald Trump</a> ramble on about the Freedom 250 so we could get an idea of what we're in for come... oh God next month. When the race is held. And we have to go to it. </p><p>Next up, Victoria dissects the Volkswagen Century of Humiliation, and the girls discuss the Nissan Altima's possible demise. Also, Vicki finished her book, and she has to describe the crashout that only finishing a project that has been a sole obsession for months on end can bring. </p><p>As always, our opening theme is off Stella Spazzatura's <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator.</a></em><em> </em>Special thank you to our editor Alex; <a href="https://harmfulpark.neocities.org/" target="_blank">you can check out her site here</a> and you can get <em><a href="https://harmful-park.itch.io/white-line-nightmare" target="_blank">WHITE LINE NIGHTMARE</a></em><em>, </em>her toxic yuri visual novel, on <a href="https://Itch.io" target="_blank">Itch.io</a>! </p><p><em>Referenced Stories:</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.jalopnik.com/2216726/aston-martin-dreadnought-suv-concept-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4/#Echobox=1784220833" target="_blank">The Aston Martin Dreadnough</a></em><em>t @Jalopnik</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2026/07/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-aston-martin-dreadnought" target="_blank">Press Release On The Dreadnought</a></em><em> @Call of Duty</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="http://www.patreon.com/posts/147840663" target="_blank">The Gamer Rolls</a></em><em> @This Patreon (Free To Read)</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://defector.com/the-2025-haters-guide-to-the-williams-sonoma-catalog" target="_blank">The 2025 Williams-Sonoma Hater's Guide By Drew Magary</a></em><em> @Defector</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://fortune.com/2026/07/11/german-carmakers-volkswagen-mercedes-bmw-porsche-worst-declines-ever-china-q2-sales/" target="_blank">German Car Sales Down Steeply</a></em><em> @Fortune</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-car-sales-downturn-extends-into-may-2026-06-08/" target="_blank">Chinese Economy Not Great, Not Terrible</a></em><em> @Reuters</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2wzpwn51lo" target="_blank">VW Profit Collapsing YOY</a></em><em> @BBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://qz.com/volkswagen-model-lineup-cut-production-capacity-071026" target="_blank">VW Cutting 50% Of Models</a></em><em> @Quartz</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6pzwj6qq7o" target="_blank">Germany Really Liked Cheap Russian Gas</a></em><em> @BBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.wardsauto.com/news/nissan-us-product-chief-talks-tariffs-hybrids-and-hands-off-driving/824782/" target="_blank">Nissan Altima Dead, Says Guy Who Probably Should Know If It's Dead Or Not</a></em><em> @Wards Auto</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.motor1.com/news/801684/nissan-killing-altima-official/" target="_blank">No It Isn't We Swear Says Nissan</a></em><em> @Motor1</em></p></html>
<html><p>Hello! On this episode of Tran Girlismo, the girls are joined by <a href="https://www.joshboerman.com/" target="_blank">Josh Boerman</a> of <em><a href="https://www.worstpossible.world/" target="_blank">Worst of All Possible Worlds</a></em><em> </em>and <em><a href="https://www.illconceivedpodcast.com/" target="_blank">Ill-Conceived</a></em><em> </em>as we support his quest to guest-star on 52 podcasts in a single year.</p><p>First, the girls and Josh discuss the new-to-America Fiat Topolino, and then we turn to the Special Interest Josh brought along: NEW YAWK, LOVE DA METS, BABEY </p><p>That's right it's time to talk about DA TRASH, as New York wants to convert street parking into dumpsters instead of letting raw bags of waste bake on the sidewalk, which has rational automobile drivers furious, somehow,</p><p>Finally, Jordan gives us a rundown on the Freedom Fuel Gas Stations that cropped up all across the United States<em>. [actually it was just in Philly for whatever reason]</em></p><p>Our opening theme as always is off the album <em><a href="http://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator</a></em><em> </em>by Stella Spazzatura and special thank you to our wonderful new editor <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/harmfulpark.bsky.social" target="_blank">@harmfulpark.bsky.social</a>!</p><p><em>Referenced Stories:</em> <br/><em><a href="https://www.autoblog.com/news/fiat-topolino-ev-arrives-in-usa" target="_blank">Fiat Topolino</a></em><em> @Autoblog</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-plans-to-replace-nearly-30k-parking-spaces-with-trash-bins-report-shows" target="_blank">New Yorkers Furious About Plan To Stop Letting Garbage Bags Rot On Sidewalk</a></em><em> @Gothamist</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/07/03/us-news/nyc-could-lose-about-30k-parking-spots-to-get-trash-off-sidewalks/" target="_blank">New York Post Finds The World's Most Car-Brained Vet Office</a></em><em> @New York Post</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/N_5M-eyqG50?si=ydF5ss6TDvAhfEHM" target="_blank">Mayor Mamdani Says New Yorkers Should Live Like Human Beings, Have Dumpsters</a></em><em> @YouTube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116847413162359390" target="_blank">Donald Trump's Freedom Fuel Stations Post</a></em><em> @TruthSocial</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/09/business/trump-freedom-fuel-stations" target="_blank">Freedom Fuel</a></em><em> @CNN</em></p><p></p></html>
<html><p>Hello! In this episode of Tran Girlismo, we finally dig into the Slate Truck. We both do not like it. Next up, President Deals decides to destroy his own trade deal because we live under textual fascism! Weirdly, we both have complicated feelings about this, because it turns out that global trade and American imperialism are not clear-cut issues. Finally, Jordan explains that Ferrari has invented a Real Fake Manual and Victoria can't decide if it's good or not but it sure is some shit Baudrillard would have soy-pointed at. </p><p>As always, our opening theme song is off Stella Spazzatura's <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator</a></em><em>!</em></p><p><em>Also: The Bangladesh factory collapse was actually two Tenerife airport disasters in terms of fatality count. Victoria regrets the error.</em></p><p><em>Referenced Stories: </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71858929/trump-diesel-tuners-presidential-pardons/" target="_blank">EPA Rolling Coal Tuners Get Pardons</a></em><em> @CarAndDriver</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-12361790" target="_blank">The BBC Had To Apologize For How Racist The Mexico Special Was</a></em><em> @BBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71683095/2027-slate-ev-truck-price-revealed/" target="_blank">Slate Truck Details</a></em><em> @CarAndDriver</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.theautopian.com/the-slate-truck-will-cost-24950/" target="_blank">Slate Truck Price Leak</a></em><em> @TheAutopian</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a33824052/adjustment-factor-tesla-uses-for-big-epa-range-numbers/" target="_blank">Tesla Gaming The EPA Numbers</a></em><em> @CarAndDriver</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1308047250295048/posts/1617718509327919/" target="_blank">Resistance Heater Planned For The Slate Truck</a></em><em> @Facebook</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://insideevs.com/news/757802/slate-ev-battery-chemistry-lfp/" target="_blank">Slate Truck Originally Planned To Use NMC Batteries</a></em><em> @InsideEVs</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/24/heres-why-slate-changed-the-battery-in-its-cheap-ev-truck/" target="_blank">Great Slate Battery Breakdown</a></em><em> @Techcrunch</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/02/01/1152893248/red-cobalt-congo-drc-mining-siddharth-kara" target="_blank">Cobalt Mining Feature</a></em><em> @NPR</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://insideevs.com/news/799667/slate-truck-lfp-battery-range/" target="_blank">The Slate Truck Uses LFP Batteries After All</a></em><em> @InsideEVs</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrolet/bolt" target="_blank">Chevy Bolt Specs And Pricing</a></em><em> @CarAndDriver</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.jalopnik.com/2201206/slate-auto-electric-pickup-truck-ridealong-review/v" target="_blank">Daniel Golson's Slate EV Ridealong</a></em><em> @Jalopnik</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/slate-ev-profitability/" target="_blank">Slate Has To Sell 80,000 Trucks A Year To Break Even</a></em><em> @Carscoops</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71806511/trump-refuses-usmca-renewal-what-that-means/" target="_blank">Trump Blows Up The USMCA</a></em><em> @CarAndDriver</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.investopedia.com/usmca-4582387" target="_blank">USMCA vs. NAFTA</a></em><em> @Investopedia</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://slate.com/business/2013/04/international-factory-safety.html" target="_blank">Matt Yglesias Being A Piece Of Shit</a></em><em> @Slate</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/01/economy/usmca-trump-trade" target="_blank">Trump Loves The USMCA He Made Until He Didn't Anymore</a></em><em> @CNN</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/new-12cilindri-manuale-a-v12-ferrari-a-manual-gearbox" target="_blank">Real Fake Manual 12Cilindri</a></em><em> @Top Gear</em></p><p></p></html>
<html><p>Hello! For this month's bonus episode, we let our listeners vote, and they chose Bullitt (1968) as our movie review! Neither of us enjoyed this one, because it's not very good! Next month we're doing a Q&A episode, so I'll be posting on Patreon shortly for us to receive your questions! </p></html>
<html><p>Hello! In this somehow-we've-recorded-20-episodes twentieth episode, the girls discuss Jordan's immediate EV Struggles on her first road trip in her new-to-her Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV and we immediately digress into the economy of Sandusky, Ohio. First off, Porsche isn't selling us their prettiest car anymore. Then, Lucid loses thousands more workers after losing a billion dollars. Seems bad! Then Ford introduces their new ST Sinister package (bad. very bad) and shows off their new EV truck (good?) and the girls continue to digress. Very digression-heavy episode.<br/></p><p>Vicki admits she doesn't like Subarus, also, so she is prepared for her lesbian audience to throw stale vegetables at her. [I JUST DON'T LIKE BOXER ENGINES OKAY]</p><p><em>Related Stories: </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.motor1.com/features/724674/kia-ev9-sustainable-future-feature/" target="_blank">Kia EV9 Feature Where Vicki Almost Had To Live In Forks, WA</a></em><em> @Motor1</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/vantimevictoria/posts/endless-summer-161481402/edit" target="_blank">Jordan's Forza feature on the Patreon</a></em><em> @This Patreon</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-acquires-a-better-routeplanner" target="_blank">Rivian Owns A Better Route Planner</a></em><em> @Rivian</em></p><p><em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Chicago" target="_blank">Chicago Flag</a></em><em> @Wikipedia</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.frylikeaneagle.com/" target="_blank">Fry Like An Eagle</a></em><em> @Their Website</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71628060/porsche-taycan-cross-turismo-sport-turismo-dead/" target="_blank">Porsche Cans Taycan Cross/Sport Turismo (In The USA Only, Victoria Gets Corrected, Don't Worry)</a></em><em> @Car And Driver</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine" target="_blank">THE STEAM CUBE IS ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS</a></em><em> @Steam</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://carbuzz.com/porsche-macan-electric-sales-2025/" target="_blank">Porsche Sold 9,000 Macan EVs</a></em><em> @CarBuzz</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/22/lucid-motors-new-ceo-cuts-18-of-staff-to-simplify-the-company/" target="_blank">Lucid Century of Humiliation</a></em><em> @TechCrunch</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.jalopnik.com/2166026/lucid-net-loss-1-billion-q1-2026/" target="_blank">Lucid Loses One Billion Dollars</a></em><em> @Jalopnik</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2026/2027-ford-explorer-st-sinister-package-reveal" target="_blank">Ford Explorer Sinister Package</a></em><em> @Ford</em></p><p><em><a href="https://popula.com/2019/02/24/about-face/" target="_blank">About Face (comic mentioned in episode)</a></em><em> @Popula</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71606026/ford-ev-truck-first-look-videos/" target="_blank">Ford Teaser Site For EV Truck</a></em><em> @Ford</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71606026/ford-ev-truck-first-look-videos/" target="_blank">Ford's $30,000 EV Pickup</a></em><em> @Car And Driver</em></p></html>
<html><p>Hello and welcome to episode 19 of Tran Girlismo! On this episode, the girls briefly recap Jordan's trip to New York (DA KNICKS BABEEEEEY, congrats to the NY dolls in the audience). Then we get into the meat of the American Century of Humiliation: Cox Automotive has new data on the used EV market, and Experian has new data on the new EV market, and we're fucked, baby. Then we discuss Mitsubishi, which has humiliated itself anew with the Nissan Leaf II, aka another miserable chapter in the continued degradation of the Eclipse name. Then we discuss the miserable state of the racing game market as Victoria tries to find her own BDS-compliant Forza Horizon replacement. Finally, Jordan regales her Amtrak experiences. <br/><br/>A special note from our host Victoria Scott: Please read Lenin before you yell at me on Bluesky. The referenced piece on revolutionary defeatism is literally like just a few thousand words. <em><a href="https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1915/jul/26.htm" target="_blank">The Defeat of One's Own Government in the Imperialist War</a></em><em> @</em><em><a href="https://Marxists.org" target="_blank">Marxists.org</a></em></p><p>As always our opening theme is off of Stella Spazzatura's <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator!</a></em></p><p><em>Referenced Stories: </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW8xcqwmrEI" target="_blank">FIA Le Mans Recap</a></em><em> @YouTube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey8j_BlLvFM" target="_blank">F1 Hamilton Win Recap</a></em><em> @YouTube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article315990858.html" target="_blank">Carolina Hurricanes Fans Chant "No Means No" At Vegas Knights Goalie Charged With Sexual Assault</a></em><em> @The Raleigh News & Observer</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sivpYPuNQl0" target="_blank">Max Verstappen Drives His Dad Around Spa-Francorchamps</a></em><em> @YouTube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/f1/2023/10/09/6523ed8746163f3e078b4591.html" target="_blank">"Verstappen: Forged by his father's beatings and humiliation to achieve a winning character"</a></em><em> @Marca</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://winners.webbyawards.com/winners" target="_blank">The Webbies Still Exist But They Did Pick Claude As Person Of The Year For 2026 So I Don't Actually Think I Want One Anymore</a></em><em> @The Webbies</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/01/ice-recruitment-minneapolis-shooting.html" target="_blank">Laura Jedeed's ICE Expose</a></em><em> @Slate</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/laurajedeed.bsky.social/post/3mo77f2vcbk2z" target="_blank">Laura Jedeed's Liveblogging Of The UFC White House Fights</a></em><em> @Bluesky</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/iran-deal-includes-300-billion-fund-more-than-half-which-already-committed-2026-06-16/" target="_blank">Iran Deal Includes $300 Billion</a></em><em> @Reuters</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights/manheim-used-vehicle-value-index-may-2026-trends/" target="_blank">Cox Automotive Manheim Index (May 2026)</a></em><em> @Cox Automotive</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.experian.com/content/dam/noindex/na/us/automotive/market-trends/2026/2026-Q1-Experian-Market_Trends-Report.pdf" target="_blank">Experian Q1 Auto Market Analysis</a></em><em> @Experian</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://insideevs.com/news/791757/tesla-model-s-model-x-dead-official/" target="_blank">Model S and X were discontinued in April</a></em><em> @InsideEVs</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.motor1.com/news/789994/honda-prologue-production-ends-soon-rumor/" target="_blank">Honda Denies The Prologue Is Dying</a></em><em> @Motor1</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/release-f4edc3dad3cd75874df636c4e7083501-acuras-super-rare-first-suv-reimagined-with-super-handling-all-wheel-drive" target="_blank">The Acura SLX (which also was sold as a Honda in Japan!)</a></em><em> @Acura</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a20685360/why-convertibles-are-called-spiders/" target="_blank">Here's Where The Spyder Moniker Comes From</a></em><em> (hint: we were wrong, it's literally from the 1800s) @Road & Track</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/transit/comments/1twqpg1/seattle_link_is_now_the_highest_ridership_light/" target="_blank">Seattle Link Line Is Now The Highest Ridership Light Rail In The Country</a></em><em> WOO @Reddit</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senators-moreno-slotkin-bill-banning-chinese-vehicles-autos-rcna342621" target="_blank">Bipartisan Bill To Ban Chinese Vehicles</a></em><em> @NBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/03/usa-iran-those-responsible-for-deadly-and-unlawful-us-strike-on-school-that-killed-over-100-children-must-be-held-accountable/" target="_blank">US Authorities Must Be Held Accountable For The Deaths Of 120 Children In Minab School Strikes</a></em><em> @</em><em><a href="https://Amnesty.org" target="_blank">Amnesty.org</a></em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-human-and-environmental-costs-of-the-war-in-iran/" target="_blank">250 Children Dead In Ongoing War In Iran</a></em><em> @The Center For American Progress</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.military.com/two-military-aircraft-crashes-reported-within-24-hours" target="_blank">Edwards B-52 Crash</a></em><em> @Military </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://komonews.com/news/local/two-ea-18-fighter-jets-have-crashed-during-airshow-reports-the-crew-is-safe-idaho-military-base-navy-silver-wings-kim-sykes-mountain-home-air-force-base-crash-gunfighter-skies" target="_blank">Two EA-18s Crash At Air Show After Attempting To Mate In Midair</a></em><em> @KOMO</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2026/06/15/fa-18-hornet-crashes-in-washington-state-wildfire-subsequently-reported/" target="_blank">F/A-18 Crash In Washington</a></em><em> @Marine Corps Times</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_tar_the-berlin-airlift" target="_blank">101 Fatalities During Berlin Airlift</a></em><em> @Cultural Diplomacy</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://media.mitsubishicars.com/en-US/releases/mitsubishi-motors-to-debut-new-electric-vehicle-in-north-america" target="_blank">Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Announced</a></em><em> @Mitsubishi </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.thedrive.com/news/37841/the-official-photos-of-the-final-mitsubishi-eclipse-are-just-as-sad-as-the-car-itself" target="_blank">The Official Photos of the Final Mitsubishi Eclipse Are Just As Sad As The Car Itself (By Friend Of The Show James Gilboy)</a></em><em> @TheDrive</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Porsche/comments/1t3589s/what_is_this_doing_at_a_mitsubishi_dealer/" target="_blank">What Is This 911 GT3 RS Doing At The Mitsubishi Dealer</a></em><em> @Reddit r/Porsche</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDp3cB5fHXQ" target="_blank">Plagarism And You(Tube) By Hbomberguy</a></em><em> @YouTube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/youtubedrama/comments/1js7jbw/james_somerton_has_become_a_wedding_photographer/" target="_blank">James Somerton Is A Wedding Photographer With A Plagarized Portfolio</a></em><em> @Reddit </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/228380/Wreckfest/" target="_blank">Oh hey btw Wreckfest is on sale for $3 today, if you never played it you should get it</a></em><em> @Steam</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://bdsmovement.net/microsoft" target="_blank">Microsoft Complicity In War Crimes</a></em><em> @BDS Movement</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P0X5f7i7T8" target="_blank">Nascar Chase For The Cup Opening Viper Street Race Against Ryan Newman</a></em><em> @YouTube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cBiyWlYous" target="_blank">Endorphin Port</a></em><em> @YouTube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://apnews.com/article/amtrak-trump-correspondents-train-guns-security-f172c3261ba90e3c1f18761b0c414179" target="_blank">WHCD Would-Be Shooter Took His Gun On Amtrak</a></em><em> @AP News</em></p></html>
<html><p>Hello! On this episode of Tran Girlismo, Jordan calls in from DA BIG APPLE BABY, which means our audio isn't quite as good as normal. Apologies in advance! We discuss the success of Jordan's art show and Victoria's photowalk; thank you to the incredible people of Pittsburgh and Seattle, the Transgender Paris and New York City of America, respectively (not to be confused with New York City, the Transgender Istanbul of America). </p><p>We then discuss one of the greatest Seattle Moments in recent memory, where someone drove their Mazda CX-5 so far down the Link light rail in Seattle they got stuck inside a station. If you're listening and that was you: Please stop driving! Forever! Next, we discuss Robby Starbuck's attempt to get Harley Davidson considered "woke" for the second time, and Victoria explains her disillusionment with pinkwashing after experiencing it up close. Finally, the girls discuss Stellantis, again. FaSTLAne2030, here we come. Christ. </p><p>Our intro theme as always is off of Stella Spazzatura's <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator!</a></em></p><p><em>Referenced Stories: </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a71483251/mazda-driver-seattle-pulls-into-elevated-train-station-on-tracks/" target="_blank">Mazda CX-5 On Da Light Rail</a></em><em> @Road&Track (hey look ma my city made R&T!!!)</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article308679915.html" target="_blank">The incredible investigation of Brightline's death toll</a></em><em> @Miami Herald</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/06/03/harley-davidson-anti-dei-campaign-fires-up-again/90361272007/" target="_blank">Harley Davidson Is Woke Again</a></em><em> @USAToday</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/toyota-follows-growing-trend-companies-halting-dei-policies-initiatives" target="_blank">Toyota Drops "DEI"</a></em><em> @Fox Business</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/nissan-becomes-latest-car-company-walk-back-woke-dei-practices-following-toyota-ford" target="_blank">Nissan Drops "DEI"</a></em><em> @Fox Business</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.thebulwark.com/p/inside-maga-fake-gay-motorcycle-war-harley-davidson-freakout-indian" target="_blank">Will Sommer's Analysis Of Harley War</a></em><em> @TheBulwark (groan)</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business/stellantis-primes-110-new-models-2030-%C2%A352bn-transformation-plan" target="_blank">FaSTLAne2030</a></em><em> @Autocar</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/not-just-rebadging-stellantis-pledges-distinct-brands-despite-shared-tech" target="_blank">Emanuele Cappellano Interview</a></em><em> @Autocar</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://carbuzz.com/stellantis-one-platform-30-vehicles/" target="_blank">The Actual Correct Platform Segments (B, C, and D) For STLA One</a></em><em> @CarBuzz </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.topspeed.com/new-chrysler-airflow-teased-new-looks/" target="_blank">Chrysler Airflow Spotted</a></em><em> @TopSpeed</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.motortrend.com/news/chrysler-ev-suv-production-airflow-concept-interview" target="_blank">Original Airflow Concept</a></em><em> @MotorTrend</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://x.com/Motor1com/status/2061806898618233196" target="_blank">AI-Generated RAM Shirt</a></em><em> @Motor1's X Account</em></p></html>
<html><p>Hello! On this <em>OVER TWO HOUR </em>episode of Tran Girlismo, we catch up on some weeks where decades happened. First, we give an earnest rest in peace to Kyle Busch, one of the greatest drivers of all time, who died suddenly at the age of 41 a few weeks back. (Victoria references a eulogy you should really read, <a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a71386611/kyle-busch-was-one-of-the-good-ones/" target="_blank">and it's here on </a><em><a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a71386611/kyle-busch-was-one-of-the-good-ones/" target="_blank">Road & Track</a></em><a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a71386611/kyle-busch-was-one-of-the-good-ones/" target="_blank">, from Alanis King</a>. It's genuinely beautiful.) </p><p>After that, we have good news finally: Jordan gets a new car!!! And it's electric!!! Hormuz who??? Then we discuss the most bitter contentious topic we've tackled yet: The Ferrari Luce. Is it a horrendous abomination against man and God, or is it fine actually? Finally, we discussed the Ram Rumble Bee, the 777 HP pickup truck launched when The Banks Are Out Of Oil, thickening our shoot-on-sight file at Stellantis HQ. </p><p>Thank you for listening! Shirts and stickers should be arriving in peoples' hands throughout the week, and we will be opening another round of orders in the very near future if you missed out! <br/><br/>This week we were guest-edited by Alex Harmful Park</p><p>Our theme, as always, is off Stella Spazzatura's <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator!</a></em></p><p><em>Referenced Stories: </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://frontstretch.com/2026/05/26/kyle-buschs-memorable-career-by-numbers/" target="_blank">Kyle Busch's Incredible Records In NASCAR</a></em><em> @Front Stretch</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/48852216/family-says-kyle-busch-died-severe-pneumonia-sepsis" target="_blank">Kyle Busch Dies At 41</a></em><em> @ESPN</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a71386611/kyle-busch-was-one-of-the-good-ones/" target="_blank">Kyle Busch Invoking The Constitution Over The Radio When He Got Pissed Off</a></em><em> @Bluesky</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71394915/2027-ferrari-luce-revealed/" target="_blank">FERRARI LUCE REVEALED</a></em><em> @Car and Driver</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_021C" target="_blank">Mark Newson Ford 021C</a></em><em> @Wikipedia</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71354512/2027-ram-1500-rumble-bee-trucks-revealed/" target="_blank">2027 Ram Rumble Bee Revealed</a></em><em> @Car and Driver</em></p></html>
<html><p>Hello! On this bonus episode, Victoria and Jordan have watched Ford v. Ferrari (2019) and here to break it down for y'all on what we thought of it. This is <em>not </em>a commentary track; ideally, you can listen to this without ever having seen the movie and still sort of get an idea of what the movie is and what we think of it (imagine our friends over at <em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeGaySolveCrimes" target="_blank">Be Gay Solve Crime</a></em><em> </em>or <em><a href="https://www.patreon.com/killjamesbond" target="_blank">Kill James Bond!</a></em>)</p><p>As an aside, for our own workload and sanity, we are switching the format to four <em>total </em>episodes per month - i.e., this bonus episode takes the place of this week's main episode. Having burnt out before with other creative projects, we're both trying to avoid doing that with this one, and one episode a week is much more sustainable for us for both recording and editing. We will be back next week with a free episode about Everything That Has Happened!</p></html>
<html><p>Hello and a heads up for the start of this episode: We discuss the recent murder of Seattle resident, UW student, <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/juniper-blessing-uw-student-fatally-stabbed-remembered-for-her-magnificent-voice" target="_blank">and trans woman Juniper Blessing</a>. We recorded this episode the day after her name was announced, and we were both extremely distraught. We discuss the ridiculous cruelty of her death and the general sadness of living as a trans person in the modern American world. If you find this triggering and upsetting and would like to skip it (which trust me, I get it if you do), the mainline episode begins at 7:58. </p><p>Today, in the actual episode, Jordan and Vicki go to the bank and take all their oil out, because the banks are out of Group III Base Oils!!! (Victoria does indeed go John Oliver mode again about base oils btw, hope y'all enjoy that.) Then, Jordan describes a perfect car which is totally illegal to buy (thanks to one weird trick Hyundai DOESN'T want you to KNOW). Then we discuss the fact that we all live in the Fast and Furious Cinematic Universe, forever, as NBC is making like four shows. Maybe. Who knows anymore tbh. </p><p>As always, our theme song is off Stella Spazzatura's <em><a href="https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator" target="_blank">Horse Tranquilizer Simulator</a></em><em>.</em></p><p><em>Referenced Stories: </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.chron.com/culture/article/texas-seattle-lgbtq-migration-22256832.php" target="_blank">Gwen Howerton's Story About Texas -> Seattle Refugees</a></em><em> @Chron</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://ilma.org/ilma-engages-doe-on-base-oil-supply-disruptions-amid-middle-east-conflict/" target="_blank">ILMA/DOE Talks On Base Oil Supply Chain</a></em><em> @ILMA</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KgPUG_kzvc" target="_blank">Texas City Disaster (Vol. II)</a></em><em> @Well There's Your Problem YouTube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://jobbersworld.com/2026/03/24/group-iii-tightens-as-prices-surge-and-supply-constraints-deepen/" target="_blank">Group III Pricing Chaos</a></em><em> @JobbersWorld</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/strait-of-hormuz-base-oils-luxury-autos.html" target="_blank">ILMA Expectations Of Supply Pressure Through 2027</a></em><em> @CNBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32719412" target="_blank">Bimmerpost Poster With The Lathe Of Heaven</a></em><em> @Bimmerpost</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70610645/regular-hyundai-ioniq-6-dead-n-model-lives/" target="_blank">Ioniq 6 Canned For America</a></em><em> @CarAndDriver</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://people.com/hyundai-recalls-more-than-294000-vehicles-due-to-seat-belt-anchors-that-may-detach-11948128" target="_blank">Ioniq 6 Stop-Sale Recall</a></em><em> @People</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/peacock-orders-4-fast-and-furious-tv-series-with-vin-diesel-1236592306/" target="_blank">Fast And Furious Forever And Ever And Ever</a></em><em> @Hollywood Reporter</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.jalopnik.com/when-are-we-going-to-address-how-paul-walker-had-relati-1828227580/" target="_blank">The Receipts For Paul Walker Dating Teenage Girls When He Was Well Into His Thirties</a></em><em> @Jalopnik</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://collider.com/jerry-seinfeld-shoshanna-lonstein-teenage-girlfriend-explained/" target="_blank">The Receipts For Jerry Seinfeld Dating A Teenage Girl When He Was Almost Forty </a></em><em>@Collider</em></p></html>
<html><p>Hello! On this episode, Jordan and I divert from our episode plans to discuss <em><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/tuckgraphics.bsky.social/post/3ml7b6xwp7225" target="_blank">The Shirt</a></em>. Jordan then explains to Vicki her experiences playing the newest entry in her personal BDS-Compliant-Forza-Horizon series, <em>The Crew: Motorfest</em>. (It's not very good.) Next we laugh at some rich people who might face consequences for (allegedly) dodging taxes in California with the Montana plate loophole, and then Vicki goes down a wormhole about the Other MBS. </p><p>To check out Jordan's photo gallery for Pittsburgh peeps, <a href="https://pittbert.gay/" target="_blank">check out pittbert.gay</a>! Submit this week if you want to submit your work!!! <br/><br/>As always, our opening theme is off <em>horse tranquilizer simulator </em>by Stella Spazzatura!</p><p>Vicki Posting Too Hard Music: <br/><a href="https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012" target="_blank">"Local Forecast - Elevator" Kevin MacLeod</a> (<a href="https://incompetech.com" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>)<br/>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License<br/><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br/><br/><em>Referenced Stories: </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/indycar-shirt-racism_n_69fc91bce4b06e786e3c9b2c" target="_blank">Indycar Removes Shirt After Uproar</a></em><em> @HuffPost</em><em><br/></em><em>Also, adding this comment Indycar released since we recorded: </em><em><br/></em><em>"</em>A shirt was removed from INDYCAR’s online store following feedback from customers. We understand that some individuals found its phrasing concerning and therefore have remedied the situation."<br/><em>Lotta words to not apologize but I guess at least it's gone</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdp8rW1yY0Q" target="_blank">Hannibal Buress Apple Juice Skit</a></em><em> @Youtube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Xktc-ugQI" target="_blank">What About NASCAR??? Vine</a></em><em> @Youtube</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/trump-lula-meeting-ends-without-planned-press-briefing/gm-GM890BDF8B?gemSnapshotKey=GM890BDF8B-snapshot-1" target="_blank">Trump/Lula Presser Cancelled</a></em><em> @MSN</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://theintercept.com/2026/05/08/gop-memphis-tennessee-gerrymander-map-black-voters/" target="_blank">Todd Warner Wearing Trump Cape</a></em><em> @The Intercept</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://cardinalnews.org/2026/05/11/gov-spanberger-does-not-support-replacing-state-supreme-court-justices-to-retry-redistricting/" target="_blank">Abagail Spanberger Totally Chickened Out Since We Recorded This Episode</a></em><em> @Cardinal News</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/nike-gets-major-backlash-for-survey-on-funding-trump-s-ballroom/ar-AA22JXGO" target="_blank">Nike Ballroom Poll</a></em><em> @Newsweek </em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://bdsmovement.net/microsoft" target="_blank">BDS Movement Overview of Microsoft</a></em><em> @BDSMovement</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/the-crew/motorfest" target="_blank">The Crew: Motorfest</a></em><em> @Ubisoft</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/california-charges-14-in-latest-crackdown-on-montana-license-plate-loophole/" target="_blank">California Charges Bunch Of Rich Assholes With Tax Evasion Crimes</a></em><em> @Hagerty</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/got-montana-plates-states-ramp-up-the-scrutiny-on-tax-dodgers" target="_blank">Montana Plates Include Epstein's Jet</a></em><em> @Bloomberg</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://cdtfa.ca.gov/news/26-02.htm" target="_blank">CA Lost Revenue Estimates</a></em><em> @CDFTA</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reuters.com/sports/formula1/f1-will-have-v8-engines-by-2031-possibly-2030-says-fia-president-2026-05-03/" target="_blank">FIA Giving Up On Woke Shit</a></em><em> @Reuters</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.ttnworldwide.com/ArticleTA/288966/ben-sulayem-named-un-ambassador-for-sustainable-tourism" target="_blank">MBS Named UN Tourism Ambassador</a></em><em> @TTNWorldwide</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/f1-drivers-barred-political-statements-unless-approved-2022-12-20/" target="_blank">FIA Bars Drivers From Having Opinions</a></em><em> @Reuters</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://apnews.com/article/fia-f1-swearing-mohammed-ben-sulayem-2099938e09d23b64b00489aa4da765b5" target="_blank">FIA Swearing Ban</a></em><em> @AP</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cly3vr0zg1lo" target="_blank">Insanely Racist Quote From MBS</a></em><em> @BBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/ujvuii/amus_hamilton_and_fia_argue_harsh_penalties_for/" target="_blank">Hamilton's Unmentionable Piercing</a></em><em> @Reddit</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://apnews.com/article/max-verstappen-f1-penalty-saudi-gp-7c753369c24bba201f4c16d63bfc1865" target="_blank">Verstappen's Silence At Saudi GP 2025</a></em><em> @AP</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://apnews.com/article/fia-swearing-rally-f1-de40cd339e913e8bde92cdb016257ffd" target="_blank">Rally Drivers Protest Swearing Ban</a></em><em> @AP</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://apnews.com/article/fia-f1-reid-mohammed-ben-sulayem-307caf90af9ba692520c06a6f5296b64" target="_blank">FIA Veep Resigns, Protests</a></em><em> @AP</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c1jw82zwrjzo" target="_blank">Ben Cussons Dismissed</a></em><em> @BBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cz03y7ydee9o" target="_blank">New Restrictive NDA</a></em><em> @BBC</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nagorno-karabakh-exodus-amounts-war-crime-legal-experts-say-2023-09-29/" target="_blank">Nagorno-Karabakh Forced Expulsion Considered A War Crime</a></em><em> @Reuters</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.occrp.org/en/person-of-the-year/ilham-aliyev" target="_blank">Ilham Aliyev Person of the Year Award</a></em><em> @Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijani_laundromat" target="_blank">Azerbaijani Laundromat</a></em><em> @Wikipedia</em><em><br/></em><em><a href="https://www.motorsport.com/general/news/mayer-withdraws-from-fia-presidential-election-ben-sulayem-set-for-second-term/10768407/" target="_blank">Tim Mayer Comments</a></em><em> @</em><em><a href="https://Motorsport.com" target="_blank">Motorsport.com</a></em><em><br/></em></p></html>
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