On this episode of Shift Happened, the crew debates the “benefits” of the dreaded middle seat, because apparently armrest dominance is a hill worth dying on. Then it’s all about fair ride nostalgia, from Ferris wheels to Gravitron spins and the great “what was that ride called?” guessing game. Along the way, expect random detours into cassette tape comebacks, rally recovery mode, and the occasional jab at highway construction.

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The rally’s over, but Stitch and Houston are still stranded in the Sturgis pod, minus the crowds, plus the $7 leftover shirts. This episode covers everything from rally hand-touch tallies and the legendary Potato Beef Gang, to debating what really counts as “visiting a state.” Plus, a scoop of the weirdest ice cream flavor you’ve ever heard of and why fall can’t come soon enough.

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It’s the final Saturday of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and the Loud Shift crew is running on equal parts caffeine, exhaustion, and rally spirit. From bartender Daria’s wild injury story to Stitch’s long-awaited end-of-week massage, the day is full of firsts and lasts, including Houston finally trying the legendary Cruisin’ Cones ice cream. Along the way, they dodge mannequin rock stars, debate the elusive Lebubu, and close out the rally the only way they know how: with laughs, bickering, and a sugar high.

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Friday at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally means two things, exhaustion and big moments. Houston chats with bartenders, steak-tip masters, and even the ice guy keeping the rally cool. Stitch dives into wild Buffalo Chip traditions, a 22-wall-of-fire world record, and a shot for Walter at the Crossroads. Plus, interviews with the Ives Brothers of Wall of Death fame, Buffalo Chip emcee Tumbleweed, and Pop Rocks’ Kia Brown, fresh from performing for troops overseas and ready for Guantanamo Bay.

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The rally’s heating up and so is the chaos on The Loud Shift. Houston’s on a solo mission to win a bet over a mysterious Lebubu, while the crew debates tattoos, pineapple pizza, and the eternal hunt for a 2013 Sturgis Rally t-shirt. Add in Brandon Jones’ chat with Pam Tillis, a few rowdy band interviews, and a Jack Daniel’s blackberry lemonade that might be too easy to drink, and you’ve got a rally day that’s equal parts music, mayhem, and mischief.

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On day five of the 85th Sturgis Rally, Houston vanishes and Stitch spirals into full-blown Rally Delirium. Leslie considers making peace with the street sweepers, but only if they don’t blow dust on her boots. And after a heart-to-heart in the liquor room, Houston’s breakdown may or may not have involved tears, vodka, and a mannequin dressed like David Graham. Also, we meet Jess from Special Operation Wounded Warriors and learn how service dogs are saving lives one tail wag at a time.

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It’s Day 5 of the Sturgis Rally and the delirium is real. In this episode of Shift Happened, Houston thinks lasagna is zombie food, Leslie dodges street sweepers and smelly alleys at 3 AM, and Stitch helps deliver a very special shirt that may or may not say “Bigfoot grabbed my wiener.” Plus, Mark reconnects with budget biker Jason Reid, who once did the entire rally for under $1,200 and is back with a new bike, a TikTok following, and one goal, beat yesterday.

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It’s day four of the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and the Loud Shift crew is deep in the “Rally in the Alley”, where the food is tasty, the taxidermy is questionable, and the conversations get philosophical about whether rocks have feelings. We also survive a brush with the infamous street sweepers, play a round of “Five for Five” with Arcana Kings, and hear Stitch’s literally crappy start to the day.

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The rally heat is on, and we’re in the middle of it, hunting for the elusive and overpriced Le Bubu, dodging Dixon shirt temptations, and chatting with everyone from Canadian rockers to rally photographers. Plus, we discover who’s working the longest hours, which band makes us cry, and why free hugs might be the real currency of Sturgis.

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The Loud Shift kicks off the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with Dixon flannel fever, tenderloin-and-soft-serve cravings, and a friendly Main Street feud with the “Outhouse Losers.” Between dodging lane-splitting bikers and tracking down the perfect party shirt, the crew still finds time to rally for a good cause, helping a local family in need.

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