Talkin’ Shift Podcast

Calvin and his dad Andrew from Nivlac57 join Fred, Witty, and Reece to talk about their love for building FAST cars with engines nobody else wants! From GM 4200s and Cadillac Northstars to Nissan VK56s, these guys have made a name for themselves by taking overlooked junkyard engines and making some SERIOUS horsepower on a budget. We dive into their unique builds, why they choose to do things differently, and how they've managed to make some unlikely combinations go ridiculously fast.

Fred, Witty, and Reece are back from FL2K26 to recap the highs and lows of the 4 day weekend in Florida. From Brett LaSala and Snot Rocket breaking the stick shift world record to the unfortunate tire failure, Cleetus getting disqualified, Leroy taking home the win, and everything in between.

Fred, Witty, and Reece are back to recap War in the Woods 15 and discuss what makes this event one of the BEST no prep races in the world. From the unique atmosphere and incredible racing to some of our favorite moments from the weekend, the guys break down why War in the Woods continues to be an event we look forward to every year.

Fred, Witty, and Reece are back at the table to break down everything that went down at the recent Stick Shift race at Great Lakes Dragaway in Wisconsin. Some of the fastest stick shift cars in the world were in one place, giving us a pretty good look at who the top dogs are right now. The guys talk through the racing, stories from the weekend, and where some of the biggest names in the stick shift world currently stack up.

We're back! With another episode of Talkin' Shift - this time back at the studio to recap everything from our Alaska trip. We talk about the stories you missed, we ragebait Witty with some BMW jargon, and we talk about a race we filmed in Wyoming that will never make it to YouTube.

Brett LaSala is the owner/driver behind the Snot Rocket Mustang, one of the fastest and most competitive cars on the Coyote platform right now. We talk about his rise in racing, how he’s built the program, and his big performance at TX2K26, including a $36,000 win, along with the parts and people behind the car like Motion Raceworks and TBM Brakes.

In this episode of Talkin' Shift, we’re going through everything that went down at TX2K26, from the record-setting passes to the biggest moments that we saw throughout the week. Between the first-ever 5-second run in TX2K history, 200+ MPH roll racing, and some wild upsets across multiple classes, this year was one we'll remember for a long time.

We sat down with ThatDudeinBlue (David Patterson) — a car enthusiast and YouTuber who’s reviewed over 1,000 cars and built a massive presence in automotive media since the early days of YouTube. We dive into how his channel got started, the ups and downs of growing on the platform, and the shifts he’s made in content over the years. David shares behind-the-scenes stories about some of his wildest reviews, the challenges that came with evolving his style, and what he’s focused on heading into 2026.

We’re back in the studio breaking down everything that went down at Sick Week 2026. From the record cold Florida temps to the cars that surprised us most, we go through how the week unfolded from Day 0 to the final pass in Gainesville. We talk about who took home class wins, which builds impressed us the most, and the struggles teams faced along the way — from mechanical setbacks to weather delays and everything in between. If you followed Sick Week all week long, this is the full recap from our side of the fence.

We're proud to say we've published 20 episodes on our Talkin' Shift Podcast, and we're happy to have Jim Neuenfeldt (AKA Parish) on to mark the milestone. Parish is a big time OG on the 1320video Youtube channel - going back 20 years. He was widely known in the midwest for his 10 second sleeper Silverado that had twin turbos before it was cool, and could gap nearly everything on the streets.

This week on Talkin’ Shift, we’re joined by Scott Woodruff from the IHRA to break down everything they’ve had going on lately — and it’s a lot. We talk about IHRA’s recent push into track ownership (including deals for multiple well-known facilities) and what that means for racers, fans, and the future of the sport. We also get into how IHRA has been expanding what they’re involved with, including the growth of their pro-level programming like the Outlaw Nitro Series, and how they’re trying to build a bigger pipeline that supports everything from big-show racing down to grassroots bracket programs.

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 it’s really like owning and operating one of the most well-known tracks in the country. Of course, we also get into the Christmas Tree Drags — including some friendly debate about Vic “cheating” — and plenty of stories you don’t usually hear from the track owner’s side.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).