Russell doesn’t want to talk about his job. He doesn’t think he’s that good at it, and would rather talk about the literally zillions of bands he’s been in, records he loves and breakfast cereal. And we let him for a little bit, but we try to get to the bottom of what exactly he does as a mechanic, how it’s gotten more difficult as cars become more computer-based, what the work situation is like at the garage and more. Along the way we uncover some great stories about acquiring and keeping the Pontiac Bonneville ambulance used by the Mummies in running order, drag racing as a kid and why he isn’t as good at slot-car racing as you’d expect from a member of the Phantom Surfers. Do we figure out his job? Maybe not. Do we have fun trying? Absolutely.

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Links:

Russell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW9MoPzuZbg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTqzd7rOb88

The Mummies and Mummy-Mobile in question

https://youtu.be/hCOzihzk0tE?t=51

https://youtu.be/hCOzihzk0tE?t=246

Dodge Omni

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baf1QDL0XwY

Oldsmobile Delta 88

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYdCopeA1nI

Mono Men

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYtNVXscqJ0

Ben Casey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9FWbBbufOA

Run Flat Tires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxhWdClnook

Four Slicks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D3VuFX3vi8

Siberia

https://youtu.be/tf8YVsLT0YM?t=21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXkTPtcJGYI

68 Chevelle Drag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_CT9C9X9LE

Thee Headcoats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgPiEHkzA_U

EMP Scenario Explained

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1W1i2YRz4I

Doug Yule

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZwjL8ldp4s

Chuck Woolery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQhcGnQiLgs

Rick Brown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpYfL1RW1I4

Exploratorium SF

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q_E1s03wj0

Cat Thefts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1OoxDe-IDg

Honda Element

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E7QeSbc7NE

Slot Car Venues still open

https://nomadraceways.com/2020/08/16/status-of-the-slot-car-industry-and-track-map/

Why?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATMR5ettHz8

Phantom Surfers Book

https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Stardom-Dumbshits-Reference-Losers/dp/0977895246