Tran Girlismo

Episode 16: Oh My God The Banks Are Out Of Oil

Hello and a heads up for the start of this episode: We discuss the recent murder of Seattle resident, UW student, and trans woman Juniper Blessing [https://www.kuow.org/stories/juniper-blessing-uw-student-fatally-stabbed-remembered-for-her-magnificent-voice]. 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. 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. As always, our theme song is off Stella Spazzatura's Horse Tranquilizer Simulator [https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator]. Referenced Stories: Gwen Howerton's Story About Texas -> Seattle Refugees [https://www.chron.com/culture/article/texas-seattle-lgbtq-migration-22256832.php] @Chron ILMA/DOE Talks On Base Oil Supply Chain [https://ilma.org/ilma-engages-doe-on-base-oil-supply-disruptions-amid-middle-east-conflict/] @ILMA Texas City Disaster (Vol. II) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KgPUG_kzvc] @Well There's Your Problem YouTube Group III Pricing Chaos [https://jobbersworld.com/2026/03/24/group-iii-tightens-as-prices-surge-and-supply-constraints-deepen/] @JobbersWorld ILMA Expectations Of Supply Pressure Through 2027 [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/strait-of-hormuz-base-oils-luxury-autos.html] @CNBC Bimmerpost Poster With The Lathe Of Heaven [https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32719412] @Bimmerpost Ioniq 6 Canned For America [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70610645/regular-hyundai-ioniq-6-dead-n-model-lives/] @CarAndDriver Ioniq 6 Stop-Sale Recall [https://people.com/hyundai-recalls-more-than-294000-vehicles-due-to-seat-belt-anchors-that-may-detach-11948128] @People Fast And Furious Forever And Ever And Ever [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/peacock-orders-4-fast-and-furious-tv-series-with-vin-diesel-1236592306/] @Hollywood Reporter The Receipts For Paul Walker Dating Teenage Girls When He Was Well Into His Thirties [https://www.jalopnik.com/when-are-we-going-to-address-how-paul-walker-had-relati-1828227580/] @Jalopnik The Receipts For Jerry Seinfeld Dating A Teenage Girl When He Was Almost Forty [https://collider.com/jerry-seinfeld-shoshanna-lonstein-teenage-girlfriend-explained/]@Collider

Episode 15: Grok, Generate Me The Most Racist T-Shirt Imaginable

Hello! On this episode, Jordan and I divert from our episode plans to discuss The Shirt [https://bsky.app/profile/tuckgraphics.bsky.social/post/3ml7b6xwp7225]. Jordan then explains to Vicki her experiences playing the newest entry in her personal BDS-Compliant-Forza-Horizon series, The Crew: Motorfest. (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. To check out Jordan's photo gallery for Pittsburgh peeps, check out pittbert.gay [https://pittbert.gay/]! Submit this week if you want to submit your work!!! As always, our opening theme is off horse tranquilizer simulator by Stella Spazzatura! Vicki Posting Too Hard Music: "Local Forecast - Elevator" Kevin MacLeod [https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012] (incompetech.com [https://incompetech.com]) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/] Referenced Stories: Indycar Removes Shirt After Uproar [https://www.huffpost.com/entry/indycar-shirt-racism_n_69fc91bce4b06e786e3c9b2c] @HuffPost Also, adding this comment Indycar released since we recorded: "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." Lotta words to not apologize but I guess at least it's gone Hannibal Buress Apple Juice Skit [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdp8rW1yY0Q] @Youtube What About NASCAR??? Vine [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Xktc-ugQI] @Youtube Trump/Lula Presser Cancelled [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/trump-lula-meeting-ends-without-planned-press-briefing/gm-GM890BDF8B?gemSnapshotKey=GM890BDF8B-snapshot-1] @MSN Todd Warner Wearing Trump Cape [https://theintercept.com/2026/05/08/gop-memphis-tennessee-gerrymander-map-black-voters/] @The Intercept Abagail Spanberger Totally Chickened Out Since We Recorded This Episode [https://cardinalnews.org/2026/05/11/gov-spanberger-does-not-support-replacing-state-supreme-court-justices-to-retry-redistricting/] @Cardinal News Nike Ballroom Poll [https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/nike-gets-major-backlash-for-survey-on-funding-trump-s-ballroom/ar-AA22JXGO] @Newsweek BDS Movement Overview of Microsoft [https://bdsmovement.net/microsoft] @BDSMovement The Crew: Motorfest [https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/the-crew/motorfest] @Ubisoft California Charges Bunch Of Rich Assholes With Tax Evasion Crimes [https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/california-charges-14-in-latest-crackdown-on-montana-license-plate-loophole/] @Hagerty Montana Plates Include Epstein's Jet [https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/got-montana-plates-states-ramp-up-the-scrutiny-on-tax-dodgers] @Bloomberg CA Lost Revenue Estimates [https://cdtfa.ca.gov/news/26-02.htm] @CDFTA FIA Giving Up On Woke Shit [https://www.reuters.com/sports/formula1/f1-will-have-v8-engines-by-2031-possibly-2030-says-fia-president-2026-05-03/] @Reuters MBS Named UN Tourism Ambassador [https://www.ttnworldwide.com/ArticleTA/288966/ben-sulayem-named-un-ambassador-for-sustainable-tourism] @TTNWorldwide FIA Bars Drivers From Having Opinions [https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/f1-drivers-barred-political-statements-unless-approved-2022-12-20/] @Reuters FIA Swearing Ban [https://apnews.com/article/fia-f1-swearing-mohammed-ben-sulayem-2099938e09d23b64b00489aa4da765b5] @AP Insanely Racist Quote From MBS [https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cly3vr0zg1lo] @BBC Hamilton's Unmentionable Piercing [https://www.reddit.com/r/formula1/comments/ujvuii/amus_hamilton_and_fia_argue_harsh_penalties_for/] @Reddit Verstappen's Silence At Saudi GP 2025 [https://apnews.com/article/max-verstappen-f1-penalty-saudi-gp-7c753369c24bba201f4c16d63bfc1865] @AP Rally Drivers Protest Swearing Ban [https://apnews.com/article/fia-swearing-rally-f1-de40cd339e913e8bde92cdb016257ffd] @AP FIA Veep Resigns, Protests [https://apnews.com/article/fia-f1-reid-mohammed-ben-sulayem-307caf90af9ba692520c06a6f5296b64] @AP Ben Cussons Dismissed [https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c1jw82zwrjzo] @BBC New Restrictive NDA [https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cz03y7ydee9o] @BBC Nagorno-Karabakh Forced Expulsion Considered A War Crime [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nagorno-karabakh-exodus-amounts-war-crime-legal-experts-say-2023-09-29/] @Reuters Ilham Aliyev Person of the Year Award [https://www.occrp.org/en/person-of-the-year/ilham-aliyev] @Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project Azerbaijani Laundromat [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijani_laundromat] @Wikipedia Tim Mayer Comments [https://www.motorsport.com/general/news/mayer-withdraws-from-fia-presidential-election-ben-sulayem-set-for-second-term/10768407/] @Motorsport.com [https://Motorsport.com]

Episode 14: Don't Look Too Close At P.J. O'Rourke's Other Bylines [With Guest Matt Farah]

Hello! On this episode we are joined by Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmokingTirePodcast] and Westside Collector Car Storage [https://wccs.com/]! First we discuss what it's like to write with a leftist bent for Road & Track (hint: difficult). Then we discuss Matt's latest piece on the ridiculous high-end market and scraps for the rest of us (it's a great piece, we talked about it before on here!) Then, Rivian has a Dril Candles Tweet Moment with its CEO compensation. Finally, we ask Matt what his favorite sub-$10,000 beater car is. Thanks so much to Matt for joining us, definitely check out The Smoking Tire if you somehow haven't already (but if you're here, you probably have). As always our theme song is from Horse Tranquilizer Simulator [https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator]by Stella Spazzatura! Referenced Stories: Matt's interview with immigration attorney Sergio Siderman [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A01_kGoY14] @TheSmokingTirePodcast O'Rourke obit [https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/p-j-orourke-you-will-be-missed/] @National Review Affordability crisis piece by Matt Farah [https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a70857239/car-companies-are-abandoning-the-everyday-enthusiast/] @Road & Track Boom Aerospace Pivoting To AI [https://boomsupersonic.com/press-release/boom-supersonic-to-power-ai-data-centers-with-superpower-natural-gas-turbines-adds-300-million-in-new-funding] @Boom Aerospace The AI-Generated Spoof Instagram Channel Jordan & Matt Discuss [https://www.instagram.com/angelesdeathhighway/] @Instagram Rivian Sales Numbers + RJ Scaringe Pay Package $403M [https://www.carscoops.com/2026/04/rivian-ceo-pay-package/] @Carscoops Chad Kirchener's post [https://bsky.app/profile/chadkirchner.com/post/3mkl2cjhhek2t] @Bluesky Rivian R2 Overlook [https://www.motortrend.com/news/2027-rivian-r2-electric-suv-late-spring-launch] @MotorTrend Rivian's lack of sale bump right before tax credits ended [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rivian-financial-disaster-152004545.html?guccounter=1] @Yahoo Please Help Me Budget My Family Is Dying [https://x.com/dril/status/384408932061417472] @X Jim Cramer Says Buy Rivian [https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/04/27/jim-cramer-says-rivian-is-going-to-make-it-heres-why-wall-street-disagrees/] @247WallSt Stop Asking Me What Car I Would Buy by Matt Farah [https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a69088267/farah-stop-asking-me-what-car-i-would-buy/] @Road & Track Victoria on Matt's Show [https://youtu.be/Essnab_cch4?si=5-ui3UrUqfWr5V2D] @TheSmokingTirePodcast The No Fucks Given RX-7 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcjpXbMiCtg] @TheSmokingTirePodcast

Episode 13: Does Bob Lutz Count As A Problematic Fave [With Guest Liam McAnderson]

Hello! On this episode of Well Ther—I mean Tran Girlismo, the girls are joined by Liam McAnderson of the wonderful podcasts Ten Thousand Losses [https://www.patreon.com/tenthousandlosses] and Well There's Your Problem! [https://www.patreon.com/c/wtyppod] First, Liam and Jordan commiserate about Pennsylvania sports and abysmal traffic infrastructure. Next, Victoria dives into her Charts Analysis of how unaffordable it is to own a car right now (very) from her article you can read on this very Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/posts/auto-journalist-155893057]! Next, we get into the Tesla Roadster, which is apparently supposed to come out in like a week. Did you know how long Elon's been saying "next week bro"? Finally, in honor of Liam's appearance, Victoria delves into the history of the Dodge Viper, the glorious machine that it is, and everyone chooses the chariot they would most want to spin out flaming into a wall with. Note: We have some moments where the audio "skips" for names that shouldn't be said out loud, actionable threats, etc. It is intentional because bleeps are startling. Our opening theme is from Horse Tranquilizer Simulator [https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator] by Stella Spazzatura, as always! Referenced Stories: [all of the links in the Vibecession section of the show come via the article I wrote] "Unforgivable reliability issues" In Long-Term Giulia Quad [https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a23145269/alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-reliability-update/] @CarAndDriver Victoria's longform piece on pedestrian safety [https://www.motor1.com/features/713936/pedestrian-deaths-emergency/] @Motor1 Rob Saka Calls For Vision Zero Audit [https://council.seattle.gov/2026/04/15/transportation-chair-saka-requests-audit-of-vision-zero-traffic-safety-program/] @Seattle City Blog Helsinki and Oslo Vision Zero Success [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/16/how-helsinki-and-oslo-cut-pedestrian-deaths-to-zero] @The Guardian Big Mac Index [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Mac_Index] @Wikipedia Roadster coming in May (jerk-off motion fart sound) [https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a71108281/elon-musk-claims-roadster-will-ultimately-be-only-human-driven-tesla-may-reveal/] @Road&Track Roadster Coming On April 1st [https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a69288561/tesla-roadster-is-totally-debuting-for-real-this-time-on-april-fools-day/] @Road&Track Musk Comments About Peter Thiel [https://eletric-vehicles.com/tesla/musk-says-tesla-will-unveil-new-roadster-probably-in-late-april/] @electricvehicles Tesla Roadster Coming In 2014 [https://web.archive.org/web/20171117124448/https://www.theverge.com/2011/10/31/2527364/tesla-roadster-resume-production-available-2014] @TheVerge Tesla Roadster Coming In 2019 [https://web.archive.org/web/20150824204142/http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/three-dog-day] @Tesla Blog Tesla Roadster Coming In 2020 [https://web.archive.org/web/20171117132834/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/nov/17/tesla-roadster-electric-supercar-elon-musk-fast] @The Guardian Tesla Roadster Battery Range Is Bullshit [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-24/tesla-s-newest-promises-break-the-laws-of-batteries] @Bloomberg Real Men Don't Eat Quiche [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Men_Don%27t_Eat_Quiche] (apparently a real book that Vicki just did not know existed, Jordan called it) @Wikipedia Tesla Roadster Will Have SpaceX Package [https://web.archive.org/web/20180612015701/https://electrek.co/2018/06/10/tesla-roadster-elon-musk-thruster-backseat/] @elektrek Tesla Roadster SpaceX Package Will Fly [https://web.archive.org/web/20180713201815/https://www.autoblog.com/2018/06/09/tesla-roadster-spacex-option-package-performance/] @autoblog Chaparral 2J Longform Story [https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a32350/jim-hall-chaparral-2j-history/] @Road&Track Tesla Roadster Coming In 2021 [https://web.archive.org/web/20200723032254/https://electrek.co/2020/07/22/tesla-roadster-elon-musk-production-california-12-18-months/] @elektrek Tesla Roadster Coming In 2022 [https://web.archive.org/web/20210129125027/https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/29/22255902/tesla-roadster-production-2022-elon-musk-ceo-tweet] @TheVerge Tesla Roadster Coming In 2023 [https://web.archive.org/web/20210903004810/https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-roadster-delayed-again-2023-elon-musk-twitter/] @MotorTrend Tesla Roadster Coming In 2024 [https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-tesla-roadster-production/] @Teslarati Tesla Roadster Coming In 2025 And Also It Does 0-60 In Less Than One Second [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a60006649/tesla-roadster-coming-deposits-details/]@CarAndDriver Lucid Air Sapphire Does 0-60 In 1.77 Seconds (I regret the .01 second error) [https://www.reddit.com/r/electricvehicles/comments/1c65x0b/world_record_how_to_launch_the_lucid_sapphire/] @YouTube Behind The Wheel At Chrysler by Doron Levin [http://www.amazon.com/Behind-Wheel-Chrysler-Iacocca-Legacy/dp/0156004747] @Amazon Viper SRT-10 ACR Nordschleife Record [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dodge-viper-srt10-acr-reclaims-production-car-lap-record-at-nurburgring-with-71213-130633168.html] Viper GTC Tested [https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15105527/2015-dodge-viper-gtc-test-review/] @CarAndDriver The Best Amateur Racer In The World [https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/the-weekend-i-beat-the-worlds-best-amateur-racer-twice/] @Hemmings VLF Force 1 V10 [https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1129158_vlf-force-1-v10-supercar-1-of-5-built-is-up-for-grabs] @MotorAuthority The Mom That Won The GTA V Banshee [https://www.carthrottle.com/news/grandmother-won-real-life-gta-style-banshee-and-sold-it-just-45k] (Turns out that WEST COAST CUSTOMS (the Pimp My Ride guys) built it lmfao) @CarThrottle Chrysler Firepower [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Firepower] @Wikipedia Dodge Copperhead [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Copperhead] @Wikipedia THE VIPER QUESTION LIAM'S CHOICE: JORDAN'S CHOICE: VICTORIA'S CHOICE:

Episode 12: Finally, The Perfect Cop Truck For Hiding Inside While Watching A Mass Shooting

Hello and welcome to the dozenth Tran Girlismo! In this episode, we discuss the fact that RAM will now sell any cop in the country a 6500-pound 103-mph-rated Pursuit Sledgehammer. Then we discuss the Hyundai body-on-frame Ford Bronco - I mean Toyota Land Cruiser - I mean Nissan Pathfinder - I mean Boulder Concept [https://www.motor1.com/news/792185/hyundai-design-interview-brad-arnold/]. (Shockingly, Victoria actually likes something for once.) We round out the discussion with a talk about the rumored new Chevy Camaro/Buick sedan?? and Jordan fills in Victoria on how Porsche is running the money printer at full speed to take advantage of Rolex collectors who like to street park in LA. As always, our intro theme is by Stella Spazzatura off horse tranquilizer simulator [https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator]! Referenced Stories: RAM 2500 Cop Truck [https://www.motortrend.com/news/first-look-2027-ram-2500-emergency-response-vehicle] @MotorTrend F-150 Lightning Discontinued [https://www.npr.org/2025/12/15/nx-s1-5645147/ford-discontinues-all-electric-f-150-lightning] @NPR Tim Kuniskis Sucking Off The Cops [https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a69895256/rams-ceo-was-always-going-to-bring-back-the-trx/] @Road & Track Hyundai Boulder Concept [https://www.motor1.com/news/792185/hyundai-design-interview-brad-arnold/] @Motor1.com [https://Motor1.com] Chevy Camaro EV SUV Crossover Abomination Against God [https://www.motortrend.com/news/2027-chevrolet-camaro-ev-future-cars] @MotorTrend New Real Camaro [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71002717/2028-chevy-camaro-future-cars/] @CarAndDriver Victoria's Review of the Cadillac XT4 [https://www.motor1.com/reviews/712085/2024-cadillac-xt4-suv-review/] @Motor1.com [https://Motor1.com] Sixth-Gen Small Block (LS6) Overview [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a70846998/2027-chevy-corvette-sixth-generation-ls6-v8-engine-revealed/] @CarAndDriver Porsche 911 GT3 Cabrio Released [https://www.autoblog.com/news/rumor-first-ever-porsche-911-gt3-sport-cabriolet-debuts-march-2026] @Autoblog