Lizard Brains: Driving Drivers

It was a full house on the podcast tonight to try and fill the void of Tom's absence. I have Austin Cobb, Ido Waksman, and Mitch Marhefka on the show to talk all things sim racing. We talk about equipment and our personal journey with sim racing and how it has influenced us and possibly you in the real world. No emails this episode but if you'd like to send us some! PODCAST@LIZARDBRAIN.LIFE

Tom and DJ talk about the 2023 rules proposed for GLTC. The rules we are talking about in this episode are proposed rules and not finale. Which gives this the unique properties of warm milk. I'm sure it's going to age great! If you'd like to be a part of the email segment of the show please write in at podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and I are in full vacation mode. This description is also in full vacation mode. Send us emails at podcast@lizardbrain.life !

Just because the race season is over it doesn't mean its time to put racing on pause, or is it? Tom and DJ discuss off season plans and goals. Then of course some emails are answered! If you'd like to email the podcast please reach out to us at podcast@lizardbrain.life

DJ and Tom talk about SEMA which is a giant trade show in Las Vegas and try to catch up on some emails but get off topic and are still drowning in emails. If you'd like to add to the backlog, please write to us! We are going to get to all of them! podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ talk about the book The Art of Racing in the Rain. We also answer some emails about that we received about the book. If you'd like to email us please send them in to Podcast@lizardbrain.life

This week we get into some dangerous territory and talk about all of our unpopular opinions. We are expecting to get roasted for a lot of our opinions on this one! Then of course we get to some interesting emails! If you'd like to send us some fun emails write in at Podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ catch up on the weekend. Then they talk about setting goals, achieving goals, failing to reach goals. What is an effective goal? What can be learned from failing to reach a goal? How do our goals aim our focus and our limited time? Then of course we get to some interesting emails! If you'd like to send us some fun emails write in at Podcast@lizardbrain.life

In this episode Tom and DJ talk about their first. Their first autocross, first win, first time on a track, first road race, first road race win, our first love. Ok maybe we didn't have time for one of those. Then we get to some fun emails. If you'd like to send us some fun emails write in at Podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ kidnapped Ryan Kristoff to hang out with them tonight as they talked about the SCCA runoffs and their favorite races. They dive into a while bunch of entertaining emails which included giving Ryan one of the weirdest emails they've had to date. If you want to send us emails please write in at Podcast@lizardbrain.life

DJ and Tom have a discussion on what racing is, what it was, and what it will be. When the future has self driving cars, where does the next generation of racers come from? Then we answer some really insightful and thought provoking emails. Please join in on the conversation and send us some emails at.... podcast@lizardbrain.life Thank you so much for listening!

DJ and Tom make a list of games that have influenced their lives the most. It was a fun trip down memory lane full of laughs, nostalgia, tears?! If having fun while recording the podcast was a metric for how good the episodes are, this is the best one yet. Email us your thoughts at podcast@lizardbrain.life Thank you so much for listening!

Tom and DJ talk about what balancing risk vs reward means to them. Tom tells some stories of getting in a car where the risk felt like part of the job. The discussion then turns into how much your "comfort" with the risk in a task influences how competitive you can be. Then we swing into our favorite sections EEEEMMMMMAAAAAAIIIIIILLLLLLLSSSSSS. Email us at podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom & DJ discuss their least favorite topic: losing. After a quick catch-up, DJ takes the opportunity of a loss at the SCCA ProSolo Finale to have a discussion about how to lose like a champ. Winning is easy, losing is hard; there's always something to learn. Then Tom gives away all of his hair secrets and more in Emails. Email us at podcast@lizardbrain.life Veritasium Video: The 4 things it takes...

Tom and DJ live through some memories about SCCA Solo Nationals. We probably offer some good tips that may or may not win you a championship. We laugh, we love, we cry, and then we read some emails! Lots of great questions this week. If you have thoughts about this episode or any questions please email us at podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ have a special guest on the show. Eric Kutil! We've been trying to have Eric on the show for years! It's great to finally have him. During this episode we talk about racing at Lime Rock. We discuss how talent is a myth, maybe? We answer some fun emails and learn some interesting facts about sour cream! If you have thoughts about this episode or any questions please email us at podcast@l...

Tom and DJ discuss competing against your friends and how to compete in a way that creates life long friends. Before we get into that topic we talk about the upcoming event at Lime Rock a little and DJ gets an email that allows him to rant about sim racing for probably a bit too long! If you have thoughts about this episode or any questions please email us at podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ talk about thier weekend at Gridlife Mid Ohio, have a discussion on the delicate balance of a driver's class and a builders class. Then we answer some emails! If you have thoughts about this episode or any questions please email us at podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom, DJ and guest Ido talk about the mental aspect of competing, dealing with pressure, and letting go of expectations to allow your best self to come out. If you have thoughts about this episode or any questions please email us at podcast@lizardbrain.life

Tom and DJ figure out how to podcast and relive memories of an early friendship. Make sure to email us to be in the at podcast@lizardbrain.life