Episode 19: It's Not WWII Anymore But Mitsubishi Is Still A Zero

Episode 19: It's Not WWII Anymore But Mitsubishi Is Still A Zero

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. 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. The Defeat of One's Own Government in the Imperialist War [https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1915/jul/26.htm] @Marxists.org [https://Marxists.org] As always our opening theme is off of Stella Spazzatura's Horse Tranquilizer Simulator! [https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator] Referenced Stories: FIA Le Mans Recap [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW8xcqwmrEI] @YouTube F1 Hamilton Win Recap [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey8j_BlLvFM] @YouTube Carolina Hurricanes Fans Chant "No Means No" At Vegas Knights Goalie Charged With Sexual Assault [https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article315990858.html] @The Raleigh News & Observer Max Verstappen Drives His Dad Around Spa-Francorchamps [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sivpYPuNQl0] @YouTube "Verstappen: Forged by his father's beatings and humiliation to achieve a winning character" [https://www.marca.com/en/f1/2023/10/09/6523ed8746163f3e078b4591.html] @Marca 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 [https://winners.webbyawards.com/winners] @The Webbies Laura Jedeed's ICE Expose [https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/01/ice-recruitment-minneapolis-shooting.html] @Slate Laura Jedeed's Liveblogging Of The UFC White House Fights [https://bsky.app/profile/laurajedeed.bsky.social/post/3mo77f2vcbk2z] @Bluesky Iran Deal Includes $300 Billion [https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/iran-deal-includes-300-billion-fund-more-than-half-which-already-committed-2026-06-16/] @Reuters Cox Automotive Manheim Index (May 2026) [https://www.coxautoinc.com/insights/manheim-used-vehicle-value-index-may-2026-trends/] @Cox Automotive Experian Q1 Auto Market Analysis [https://www.experian.com/content/dam/noindex/na/us/automotive/market-trends/2026/2026-Q1-Experian-Market_Trends-Report.pdf] @Experian Model S and X were discontinued in April [https://insideevs.com/news/791757/tesla-model-s-model-x-dead-official/] @InsideEVs Honda Denies The Prologue Is Dying [https://www.motor1.com/news/789994/honda-prologue-production-ends-soon-rumor/] @Motor1 The Acura SLX (which also was sold as a Honda in Japan!) [https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases/release-f4edc3dad3cd75874df636c4e7083501-acuras-super-rare-first-suv-reimagined-with-super-handling-all-wheel-drive] @Acura Here's Where The Spyder Moniker Comes From [https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a20685360/why-convertibles-are-called-spiders/] (hint: we were wrong, it's literally from the 1800s) @Road & Track Seattle Link Line Is Now The Highest Ridership Light Rail In The Country [https://www.reddit.com/r/transit/comments/1twqpg1/seattle_link_is_now_the_highest_ridership_light/] WOO @Reddit Bipartisan Bill To Ban Chinese Vehicles [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senators-moreno-slotkin-bill-banning-chinese-vehicles-autos-rcna342621] @NBC US Authorities Must Be Held Accountable For The Deaths Of 120 Children In Minab School Strikes [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/] @Amnesty.org [https://Amnesty.org] 250 Children Dead In Ongoing War In Iran [https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-human-and-environmental-costs-of-the-war-in-iran/] @The Center For American Progress Edwards B-52 Crash [https://www.military.com/two-military-aircraft-crashes-reported-within-24-hours] @Military Two EA-18s Crash At Air Show After Attempting To Mate In Midair [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] @KOMO F/A-18 Crash In Washington [https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2026/06/15/fa-18-hornet-crashes-in-washington-state-wildfire-subsequently-reported/] @Marine Corps Times 101 Fatalities During Berlin Airlift [https://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_tar_the-berlin-airlift] @Cultural Diplomacy Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback Announced [https://media.mitsubishicars.com/en-US/releases/mitsubishi-motors-to-debut-new-electric-vehicle-in-north-america] @Mitsubishi The Official Photos of the Final Mitsubishi Eclipse Are Just As Sad As The Car Itself (By Friend Of The Show James Gilboy) [https://www.thedrive.com/news/37841/the-official-photos-of-the-final-mitsubishi-eclipse-are-just-as-sad-as-the-car-itself] @TheDrive What Is This 911 GT3 RS Doing At The Mitsubishi Dealer [https://www.reddit.com/r/Porsche/comments/1t3589s/what_is_this_doing_at_a_mitsubishi_dealer/] @Reddit r/Porsche Plagarism And You(Tube) By Hbomberguy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDp3cB5fHXQ] @YouTube James Somerton Is A Wedding Photographer With A Plagarized Portfolio [https://www.reddit.com/r/youtubedrama/comments/1js7jbw/james_somerton_has_become_a_wedding_photographer/] @Reddit Oh hey btw Wreckfest is on sale for $3 today, if you never played it you should get it [https://store.steampowered.com/app/228380/Wreckfest/] @Steam Microsoft Complicity In War Crimes [https://bdsmovement.net/microsoft] @BDS Movement Nascar Chase For The Cup Opening Viper Street Race Against Ryan Newman [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P0X5f7i7T8] @YouTube Endorphin Port [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cBiyWlYous] @YouTube WHCD Would-Be Shooter Took His Gun On Amtrak [https://apnews.com/article/amtrak-trump-correspondents-train-guns-security-f172c3261ba90e3c1f18761b0c414179] @AP News

Episode 18: First Ballot Can't Park There Hall Of Famer

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). 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. Our intro theme as always is off of Stella Spazzatura's Horse Tranquilizer Simulator! [https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator] Referenced Stories: Mazda CX-5 On Da Light Rail [https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a71483251/mazda-driver-seattle-pulls-into-elevated-train-station-on-tracks/] @Road&Track (hey look ma my city made R&T!!!) The incredible investigation of Brightline's death toll [https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article308679915.html] @Miami Herald Harley Davidson Is Woke Again [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/06/03/harley-davidson-anti-dei-campaign-fires-up-again/90361272007/] @USAToday Toyota Drops "DEI" [https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/toyota-follows-growing-trend-companies-halting-dei-policies-initiatives] @Fox Business Nissan Drops "DEI" [https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/nissan-becomes-latest-car-company-walk-back-woke-dei-practices-following-toyota-ford] @Fox Business Will Sommer's Analysis Of Harley War [https://www.thebulwark.com/p/inside-maga-fake-gay-motorcycle-war-harley-davidson-freakout-indian] @TheBulwark (groan) FaSTLAne2030 [https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/business/stellantis-primes-110-new-models-2030-%C2%A352bn-transformation-plan] @Autocar Emanuele Cappellano Interview [https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/not-just-rebadging-stellantis-pledges-distinct-brands-despite-shared-tech] @Autocar The Actual Correct Platform Segments (B, C, and D) For STLA One [https://carbuzz.com/stellantis-one-platform-30-vehicles/] @CarBuzz Chrysler Airflow Spotted [https://www.topspeed.com/new-chrysler-airflow-teased-new-looks/] @TopSpeed Original Airflow Concept [https://www.motortrend.com/news/chrysler-ev-suv-production-airflow-concept-interview] @MotorTrend AI-Generated RAM Shirt [https://x.com/Motor1com/status/2061806898618233196] @Motor1's X Account

Episode 17: Stellantis Constructs A Footgun To Surpass Metal Gear

Hello! On this OVER TWO HOUR 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, and it's here on [https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a71386611/kyle-busch-was-one-of-the-good-ones/]Road & Track [https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a71386611/kyle-busch-was-one-of-the-good-ones/], from Alanis King [https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a71386611/kyle-busch-was-one-of-the-good-ones/]. It's genuinely beautiful.) 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. 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! This week we were guest-edited by Alex Harmful Park Our theme, as always, is off Stella Spazzatura's Horse Tranquilizer Simulator! [https://stellaspazzatura.bandcamp.com/album/horse-tranquilizer-simulator] Referenced Stories: Kyle Busch's Incredible Records In NASCAR [https://frontstretch.com/2026/05/26/kyle-buschs-memorable-career-by-numbers/] @Front Stretch Kyle Busch Dies At 41 [https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/48852216/family-says-kyle-busch-died-severe-pneumonia-sepsis] @ESPN Kyle Busch Invoking The Constitution Over The Radio When He Got Pissed Off [https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a71386611/kyle-busch-was-one-of-the-good-ones/] @Bluesky FERRARI LUCE REVEALED [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71394915/2027-ferrari-luce-revealed/] @Car and Driver Mark Newson Ford 021C [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_021C] @Wikipedia 2027 Ram Rumble Bee Revealed [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71354512/2027-ram-1500-rumble-bee-trucks-revealed/] @Car and Driver

[PREVIEW] BONUS Ep 4: Ford v. Ferrari (2019)

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 not 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 Be Gay Solve Crime [https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeGaySolveCrimes] or Kill James Bond! [https://www.patreon.com/killjamesbond]) As an aside, for our own workload and sanity, we are switching the format to four total 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!

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