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Restricted PerformanceThe State of Cycling with Toby KesslerRestricted Performance explores other forms of transportation this week with a discussion about cycling and its mutual benefits to both car enthusiasts and non-car enthusiasts. With the help of our resident cycling expert, Toby Kessler, we uncover why we love cycling, how it represents truer freedom than driving in 2024, and outline a brief buyers guide for bicycles. Come join us on a two-wheeled episode of Restricted Performance! Follow Toby: https://www.instagram.com/tobykessler Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/maddoxkay/ https://www.instagram.com/rli...2024-09-1841 min

Restricted PerformanceThe Future of Automotive Journalism with Ryan ZumMallenRyan ZumMallen's career took a long and winding road to his current position as founder of Carrara Media. On this episode of Restricted Performance, Maddox and Ross talk with Ryan about his start in journalism, his career progression, and his thoughts on private equity's ownership of various media outlets. Ryan also discusses his two books, Slow Car Fast and the critically-acclaimed Cult of GT-R, as well as founding Carrara Media and its mission as a progressive publisher. Come join us on a really fun episode of Restricted Performance! Follow Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/zoomy575m/ Follow Us: https://www.instagra...2024-08-141h 30

Restricted PerformanceWrenching and Writing with Peter NelsonFreelance automotive journalist and VW nerd Pete Nelson (The Drive, Winding Road), joins us this week live from LA where we discuss his career, the current state of automotive media, and his history with a certain troublesome Audi S4. Pete also discusses his love of track driving with his faithful modified 128i, what brought him to Southern California, and we all answer listener questions on this episode of Restricted Performance! Follow Pete: https://www.instagram.com/16vpete Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/maddoxkay https://www.instagram.com/rlit1987 2024-07-171h 31

Restricted PerformanceThe BMW Episode with Anti-BMW BMW Club's Ty FarkasThis week, Restricted Performance chats with Anti-BMW BMW Club co-founder Ty "Bo" Farkas about the history of ABBC, what BMWs mean to enthusiasts, and his hilarious car history—including a brief interlude with an SN95 Mustang convertible. We also discuss the ubiquitous E30 3 Series and Ty's adventures in manual-swapping his daily-project E60 535i. When a guest introduces himself with the following quote: "I haven’t met god but Jeremy Clarkson taught me lift off oversteer, and I taught Santa Rosa fear," you know it's going to be a great time. Follow Ty and ABBC: https://www.instagram.com/the_ty_bo http...2024-07-031h 02

Restricted PerformanceCar Enthusiasm vs. Car DependencyIn a more freewheeling episode of the podcast, Ross and Maddox discuss why the abandonment of congestion pricing is a bad thing, which leads to a broader discussion on car dependency, car enthusiasm, and why enthusiasts should advocate for better public transit. Finally, we talk about Ralph Gilles’ incredible career, how to exercise your special car and failed attempts at clutchless manual transmissions. 2024-06-1952 min

Restricted PerformanceA Conversation with Cora GoodwinRoss is solo this week and invites longtime friend, automotive engineer, and car media personality Cora Goodwin on the podcast. Cora, formerly of the early days of /Drive on YouTube, built several noteworthy cars such as the "Zero F***ks Given" Mazda RX-7 and a Rolls Royce affectionately nicknamed the "Trolls Royce." She also spent time at Singer and is currently working as a mad scientist with Premier Tuning Group (PTG); a preeminent tuner of Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles. Cora and Ross discuss all of these topics along with her concurrent ownership of three generations of M5 and her feature in Vict...2024-06-051h 10

Restricted PerformanceManual Swaps and Crop TopsMaddox and Ross host one more episode from the Tail of the Dragon (and surrounding roads) in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina/Tennessee. Joining us this week will be our friends Ryan Yee and our first repeat guest, Alex Farmer. Ryan will profess his love for modifying cars (with mixed results) and discuss his recently completed BMW E38 740iL manual swap. The four of us also discuss what cars we've seen here and our takeaways from spending a few days in driving nirvana. 2024-05-2343 min

Restricted PerformanceWhy it's so hard to find a good shop w/John Jovaneli, Victor Gallas Cervo, and Alex FarmerThis week, Restricted Performance goes down to the famous Tail of the Dragon (and surrounding roads) in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina/Tennessee to attend a group driving event with some of our enthusiast friends! Joining us this week will be John Jovaneli of Wright Auto Works, former automotive engineer Victor Gallas Cervo, and Alex Farmer - the only mensch to own a Shelby GT500. 2024-05-0144 min

Restricted PerformanceThe Maserati Gran Turismo Trofeo is... a Sports Car?What do seafood, an Italian super coupe, and Volvos have to do with each other? Well, they're all topics on this week's episode of the podcast. Maddox talks about his recent trip to the World of Volvo company museum in Sweden, we discuss Maddox's recent press car: the bewitching Maserati Gran Turismo Trofeo, and talk about Ross' new replacement vehicle: the normcore BMW X3. 2024-04-1852 min

Restricted PerformanceThe Best Car at NYIAS Was … a Kia Hatchback?This week Maddox and Ross discuss the 2024 NY Auto Show, or lack thereof, and ask the question: Was the best car at the "show" a Kia economy hatchback? We also say goodbye to old cars and say hello to new cars in our personal fleets. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/restricted_performance/ https://www.instagram.com/maddoxkay https://www.instagram.com/rlit1987/ 2024-04-0354 min

Dear FelicityFinding Noel With Scott Foley and Evan Ross Katz (Episodes 103-106)Juliet and Greg cover Episodes 103-106, reliving both iconic and iconically uncomfortable moments from Felicity’s first weeks at college. Those moments include the time Felicity’s tape to Sally played at the dorm party (cringe), and Felicity and Noel’s kiss after a particularly intense game of Boggle. Then, Juliet and Greg are joined by Scott Foley to talk about how he nearly played Ben before ultimately getting the role of Noel, working as an actor on Warner Bros. shows, and how playing Noel impacted his career. Finally, Juliet is joined by cultural critic Evan Ross Katz to contex...2024-03-211h 24

Restricted PerformanceThe Best and Worst Special Edition CarsA bit of a bonus episode this week, as we discuss the best and mainly the worst of special-edition and co-branded cars, including but not limited to: the Jeep Comanche Eliminator, Mini Goodwood, and Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition. Enjoy! Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/restricted_performance/ https://www.instagram.com/maddoxkay https://www.instagram.com/rlit1987/ 2024-03-1353 min

Restricted PerformanceButtons, Buttons, and More ButtonsWhere have all the buttons gone? This week, we discuss the disappearance of physical controls from cars and the consequences of touchscreens. We also touch on the origins of this phenomenon, how automakers are backtracking on touch controls, and how touch controls change the enthusiast driving experience. Finally, we answer listener questions including next goal cars, whether Ross will ever sell the E90, and how to start learning about cars. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/restricted_performance/ https://www.instagram.com/maddoxkay https://www.instagram.com/rlit1987/ 2024-02-281h 03

Restricted PerformanceNYC Car Culture with PTSRS / Will Lee, Toby Kessler, and Aaron SegalCan car enthusiast culture thrive in and around New York City? We're joined by our first guests: Will Lee of PTSRS, Toby Kessler, and Aaron Segal. Will, Aaron, and Toby are all lifelong car enthusiasts and give their perspectives on what makes NYC car culture unique. Will: https://www.instagram.com/ptsrs Toby: https://www.instagram.com/tobykessler Aaron: https://www.instagram.com/asegal17 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/restricted_performance/ https://www.instagram.com/maddoxkay https://www.instagram.com/rlit1987/ 2024-02-141h 08

Restricted PerformanceAre We Past "Peak JDM?" + What's NextContinuing the JDM discussion from last week, we discuss whether the import craze is past its peak and what might come next. We also explore the weirdness of TVR and Israel's only sports car, the Sabra. The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Marks the End of the JDM Import Golden Age: https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-r34-nissan-skyline-gt-r-marks-the-end-of-the-jdm-import-golden-age Best Motoring 996 Turbo vs. Ferrari 360, R34 GT-R, NSX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUpt9SHZXMk Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/restricted_performance/ https://www.instagram.com/mad...2024-02-0749 min

Restricted PerformanceFast Volvos, a Rally Lambo, and an Automotive History of JapanStarting with a few minutes of banter this week: Ross drove the 2023 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar and 2024 Polestar 2 and Maddox shot the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato. From there, we dive into a brief history of Japanese automakers and JDM cars from World War II to today. Books referenced: "Cult of GT-R: A True Story of Crime, Obsession and the World's Most Coveted Car" by Ryan Zummallen: https://bookshop.org/p/books/cult-of-gt-r-a-true-story-of-crime-obsession-and-the-world-s-most-coveted-car-ryan-k-zummallen/20685719?ean=9798987424513 "Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn" by Nick Kostov and Sean McLain: https://bookshop.org/p...2024-01-311h 06

Restricted PerformanceClunk in the RearToday on the podcast, Maddox and Ross talk about the most common car modifications for the average enthusiast. We discuss what you should and should *not* do when it comes to modifying your car, how to get the most ‘bang for your buck’ out of mods, and share entertaining stories of mods gone wrong. IG: https://www.instagram.com/restricted_performance/ https://www.instagram.com/maddoxkay https://www.instagram.com/rlit1987/2024-01-2446 min

Restricted PerformanceThe best ”affordable” enthusiast carsIn this inaugural episode of the podcast, Maddox and Ross explore affordable fun by looking at different price points for enthusiast cars. We talk about the current state of sports cars and look at a wide variety of cars for the average enthusiast. Follow us on IG: @restricted_performance @maddoxkay @rlit1987 2024-01-111h 20

The Road from CarmelZoe Waxman (1986-88)Joining Jill and Doron on this episode, to tell us her story, is our very first female guest on the podcast, Oxford University Professor Zoë Waxman (1986-88). Zoë Waxman is the inaugural Professor of Holocaust History at the University of Oxford. She is the author of three books on the Holocaust, as well as numerous articles relating to the Holocaust and genocide. She was a pupil at Carmel from 1986 to 1988, and has a younger brother, Dov, who was also at Carmel. Hear Zoë explain how her time at Carmel inspired her to become a Hol...2023-12-1324 min

The Rough CutOne PieceEditors - Kevin D. Ross ACE, Eric Litman, Adam Pearson and Daniel Williams The ONE PIECE editing team knew full well, going into this live-action adaptation of the beloved manga series, that they had a huge challenge on their hands. Expectations were high and previous attempts to adapt other manga series had left those fanbases disappointed, to say the least. Fortunately, they had a talented crew around the globe, plus ample time and resources from Netflix to finally crack the code of making a hit series that would satisfy the die-hard manga fandom. ONE PIECE fo...2023-10-0255 min

Political Playlist Happy HourRun For Something...Anything!On this episode of Political Playlist Happy Hour, Anna and Michael sit down with the co-founders of Run For Something, a progressive organization that helps identify and support young progressive Democrats running for local, state and federal office. Amanda Litman and Ross Morales Rocketto discuss their journey through politics and what ultimately drove them to create this organization, which to date has supported over 2,500 candidates and won over 1,000 elections. IG: @politicalplaylist web: Politicalplaylist.com 2023-04-0336 min

Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get FreeYoung People are the Future, He’s Helping Elect Them Ross Morales Rocketto I feel pretty safe in saying that we all have gripes about our government. Where it's not doing enough, where it's overreaching. Most of us just gripe, Ross Morales Rocketto has taken a decidedly different path. Along with his co-founder, Amanda Litman, Ross has made it his mission to get as many young (read under 40) progressives elected to offices at the state and local level around the country as possible. From their start, rising from the ashes of the 2016 campaign, their organization, Run For Something, has been guiding successively larger num...2023-01-1033 min

Book Club for Masochists: a Readers’ Advisory PodcastEpisode 166 - Sports (Non-Fiction)This episode we’re talking about Non-Fiction Sports books! We discuss how to define sports, live sports, weird rules, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Things We Read (or tried to…) The Comic Book Story of Basketball: A Fast-Break History of Hops, Hoops, and Alley-OOPS Canadian Heritage Minutes: Basketball (YouTube) (lots more below in “Links, Articles, and Things”) Walking...2023-01-031h 06

The Ringer Reality TV Podcast‘Dubai’ Episode 3, ‘Beverly Hills’ Episode 6 and An Interview with Carlos King!To kick off this week’s 'Morally Corrupt' and spill "Housewives' tea, Rachel is joined by legendary Bravo producer Carlos King (1:40). Then, Rachel teams up with Juliet Litman to recap Episode 3 of 'The Real Housewives of Dubai' (30:54), before welcoming on Jodi Walker and Amelia Wedemeyer to break down this week’s episode of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' (51:55).Host: Rachel LindsayGuests: Amelia Wedemeyer, Jodi Walker, and Sanya Richards-RossProducers: Devon Manze and Chelsea Stark-JonesTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...2022-06-171h 31

Black Girl SongbookBillie Holiday’s Love Is Here to Stay | Chapter 28On this episode of ‘Black Girl Songbook,’ host Danyel Smith is reclaiming the sultry sound of jazz by celebrating the life, impact, and influence of Billie Holiday’s music that shows up in notes from our favorite artists like Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Diana Ross, among others. Plus, Danyel speaks about “male groupies” and Billie Holiday’s husband, Louis McKay, making a gross attempt at rewriting his part in history as a hero in Holiday’s biopic 'Lady Sings the Blues.'Host: Danyel SmithProducers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie BeachamGuest Boo...2022-04-0656 min

Run For SomethingHow to Run for OfficeIn the final episode of the Run for Something podcast, Amanda and co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto dig in on how to run for office. They answer questions like how to know which office to run for, what dooms a campaign, and why it matters for people like you to get involved. To learn more about Run for Something (the organization), check out runforsomething.net or learn more about the book at runforsomething.net/book. We're here to help. Produced by Dear Media.2021-12-1435 min

Run For SomethingIf Kelly Krout Can Run a Family With 7 Kids, She Can Help Lead ArkansasWhen Kelly Ross Krout was a teenager, she fell into a crowd of Evangelical conservatives and identified as a Republican -- over the last decade, she's been slowly but surely changing her mind as she realized some of the policies she believed in were not inclusive of people she loved. In 2020, Kelly ran for state house in deep red Arkansas as a Democrat, surprising many in her community -- but as a foster mom for a decade and now leading a family of seven kids, she knew there was more the state could do for families like hers. She...2021-10-2632 min

Run For SomethingA Very Special Episode with RFS Co-founder Ross Morales RockettoFor our 50th week of podcasting (and 51st episode, whoops!), Amanda and Run for Something co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto check in to talk about their thoughts on the Biden administration and what RFS has been up to this year, then answer a few questions from listeners, including which episodes have been their favorites, what they're most excited about this November, and some hot tips for listeners who might be considering a run for office. To be on an episode of Run for Something, leave us a message at (833) 244-5382. Produced by Dear Media.2021-08-3129 min

Bachelor PartyChecking in With Our ‘Real Housewives’ in Beverly Hills and New York, With Evan Ross Katz and Amelia WedemeyerJuliet is joined by Evan Ross Katz and Amelia Wedemeyer to talk about ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ and ‘The Real Housewives of New York.’ They talk about the Erika Jayne drama being teased on Beverly Hills (2:26), the early MVP of Beverly Hills, Kathy Hilton (24:06), how the New York cast feels bare with just five people, and award some superlatives for the two shows (29:52).Host: Juliet LitmanGuests: Evan Ross Katz and Amelia WedemeyerProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...2021-05-2756 min

Bachelor PartyReacting to Colton Underwood Coming Out on ‘GMA' With Evan Ross KatzJuliet is joined by Evan Ross Katz to dive deeper into former Bachelor Colton Underwood's announcement that he is gay. They discuss his decision to go on ‘Good Morning America' (4:00), weigh in on how he addresses his past through the process (19:30), and touch on the differences between reality shows in regard to diversity (38:45).Host: Juliet LitmanGuest: Evan Ross Katz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 2021-04-1549 min

Run For SomethingHow to Celebrate National Run for Office Day!Today, January 19th, 2021, is National Run for Office Day! Amanda and Run for Something co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto talk through what that means and why you should run for office. Plus: What they're hopeful for out of a Biden administration, what accountability for the Republican party looks like, and more. To learn more about the holiday, go to runforofficeday.com. Produced by Dear Media. 2021-01-1930 min

Run For SomethingIt's Election Day. What Comes Next?Amanda and Run for Something co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto shoot the shit on how they're feeling, how they cope, and what needs to happen for this work to be sustainable. Then they lay out 11 principles the Democratic Party needs to embrace moving forward and answer a few rapid fire questions from listeners. If you haven't voted yet, check iwillvote.com to confirm your polling place. Produced by Dear Media. 2020-11-0349 min

steven lebron radioThe one where Ashley Hufford and I talk about “Friends”I watch "Friends"* for the first time ever (*three episodes) and discuss with Ashley Hufford. Alex’s three stars: Ross Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Joey Tribbiani Ashley’s three stars: Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Chandler Bing Patrick Patterson award: Janice Litman-Goralnik, Marcel the monkey Gerald Henderson award: Mike Hannigan, Jill Greene, Amy Greene, Parker, Susie Moss, Jack Geller, Will Colbert, the chick and the duck 2020-04-161h 06

UnJustifiedMueller Isn't Done Yet (feat. Harry Litman)S3E8 - Joining us this week is Harry Litman (WaPo Columnist/Law Professor)! Plus, Jordan covers a possible end run around double jeopardy in case Trump pardon’s Manafort, Jaleesa has a report on Wilbur Ross violating government ethics, and AG takes us on a trip down memory lane as we go over our past and present coverage of Trump working with Mohammed Bone Saw, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia to build a nuclear bomb. Enjoy! Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but y...2019-02-251h 53