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Wes Buck is the founder and editorial director of drag racing's leading publication Drag Illustrated, as well as the promoter of the CTECH World Doorslammer Nationals presented by JEGS - amongst drag racing's biggest independent races. Above all else, he is amongst the sport of drag racing's biggest fans and proponents - oft-preaching the gospel of what he calls "the great American motor sport". In his show, he interviews drivers, tuners, industry members and media types - along with the occ ...
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Welcome to MEGASheen! A bi-weekly podcast devoted to geek and gay culture from the queer people of color perspective. Join Nick and Viktor as they dissect, dish, and discuss everything from video games to drag. Follow us now on Twitter @MEGASheenPod to be a part of the conversation.
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 349 | This week Wes and the gang are going to hear from Tin Soldiers Race Cars' Jason Terrell, fresh off a win at the Gangsters Paradise No Prep Shootout behind the wheel of his notorious "Charlie Brown" Chevy Malibu shop car. We'll also get insight from No Prep Kings star and most recent winner Robin Roberts on the future o…
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It’s officially summertime, and the season of reading is finally here! Two science writers and voracious readers have compiled their summer reading recommendations, just for Science Friday fans. Before you head out for a week at the beach, start packing for that road trip, or stock up for a long staycation, we’ve got the list of science-y summer re…
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In the 2015 film “Inside Out,” audiences met 11-year-old Riley and her team of emotions: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger, each represented by a different character. They lived inside Riley’s mind to help guide her feelings and actions, and towards the end of the film, their emotional control center gets an upgrade with a puberty button. That…
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 339 | Special Guest Barrett Green, NHRA Vegas, PDRA, Small Tire Gangsta's & more!!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't m…
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Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't miss out on the action and conversation - hit SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustratedGrab…
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 340 | Tune in to this week's The Wes Buck Show as we dive into the world of no prep racing and more! Join special guest co-host Alex Laughlin, who's fresh off his season debut in No Prep Kings, for an action-packed discussion. We're also joined by no prep star Jim Howe and PDRA Pro Boost winner and 2023 World Series of Pro M…
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 341 | This week, Bo Butner, fresh off his NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock win joins the guys and we're sure he'll give us his insight on just about anything imaginable! Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the …
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 343 | Join us this week on *The Wes Buck Show*, where we are thrilled to have Nate Prater, the renowned promoter behind the Street Car Braggin' Rights, co-hosting the episode. Nate will bring his unique insights and dynamic energy to the show, setting the stage for an exciting discussion. We’ll also be joined by special gues…
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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we delve into the world of drag racing in all its thrilling forms. With Memorial Day behind us, the summer season is just kicking off, and we have a lot to discuss. Last weekend, we witnessed a packed house at Flying H for the No Prep Kings race and wrapped up another exciting PDRA event. Join us as we reflect on the…
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This week on Drag Illustrated's: The Wes Buck Show, we dive into the hot topic of gambling potentially being allowed in the NHRA. We'll explore the wide-ranging effects this could have on the sport, from changes in fan engagement to the necessary regulations and safeguards that would need to be implemented. We'll also be speaking with Rex Simmermak…
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Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't miss out on the action and conversation - hit SUBSCRIBE for the latest in drag racing: @dragillustratedGrab…
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This week on The Wes Buck Show, we check in with the dynamic father-son duo of Kurt and Ethan Steding, who just clinched a victory at the PDRA North South Nationals at Maryland International Raceway! Plus, don’t miss out as drag-and-drive legend Tom Bailey drops by to spill all the details from Sick Summer 2024.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the D…
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For decades now, one music star has managed to show up on tracks spanning multiple genres and appear alongside many famous artists—while also remaining bafflingly under-recognized. Any guesses? Of course, we’re talking about none other than the common loon—a waterbird with striking red eyes and black-and-white checkerboard plumage. This bird’s call…
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One of the biggest, most intriguing questions in the world is quite simple: Are we alone in this universe? Astronomer and astrobiologist Dr. Aomawa Shields looks for signs of life in outer space by analyzing the climate and habitability of small exoplanets far beyond our solar system. Shields’ path to science was a winding one. Through childhood an…
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.338 | Tom "Jimmy Dale" Gunner Co-Hosting with Special Guest Clay Millican talk Small Tire Gangsta's, PDRA, NHRA, Funny Car Chaos, and more!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and…
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One year ago, we launched Universe Of Art. And to our surprise, a lot of listeners have written in since the start of the podcast, telling us about the science-inspired art they’ve made in their spare time. And today, we're featuring three of those listeners and their art. Our first artist is Todd Gilens, a visual artist and designer who collaborat…
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 337 | Tyler Crossnoe joins the guys to Co-Host The WBS. Heading into the season opener for the PDRA Racing season, we'll get the scoop on all things PDRA. Also, special guest NHRA Pro Stock Rookie standout, Sienna Wildgust, will be dropping in.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T"…
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Drag Illustrated's: The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 336 | Justin "Lil Country" Swanstrom Co-Hosts with the DI Crew this week on The Wes Buck Show!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packe…
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What's gladding your sad these days? Or, what's the glad to your sad? We want to hear from YOU, the listener, about your local remedies for melancholy, your cures for life's manures. Shoot us a message on Instagram, and let us know what's uplifting you these days! If you need a laugh, you're in luck: We have a recording of our SAD Comedy: Sports Ed…
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You can read a transcript for this episode here. Think back to your favorite childhood TV show—was it “Blue’s Clues”? “Little Bear”? “Winnie the Pooh”? Animated TV shows are important for kids because they can teach them to read, draw, spell, and talk. Plus, the ways these shows tell stories and create colorful, fictitious worlds can broaden childr…
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NASA is preparing to send humans to Mars. Although the launch date has been pushed back over the years, the agency says it wants to get there in the 2030s. And it has a lot on its to-do list. NASA needs to build new rockets, new habitable living spaces, new spacesuits, and new radiation shielding, just to name a few items. But what if the one of th…
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Last month, Netflix released its adaptation of the Hugo Award-winning sci-fi book The 3 Body Problem by Cixin Liu. It follows the journey of several scientists, from the Chinese Cultural Revolution to the present day, as they seek to understand why their fellow researchers are dying and why their scientific results no longer make sense. Along the w…
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 335 | The Biggest, Richest Pro Mod Drag Race in the History of the Known Universe! Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't …
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep. 334 | One week out from the World Series of Pro Mod!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't miss out on the action and conv…
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.333 | Greatest drag race of all-time? Lights Out 15 Preview, WSOPM News! Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't miss out on…
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.332 | Turbos Back on Top, Reality of 300 MPH Doorslammers, PRO Superstar Shootout Preview, US Street Nationals Recap, WSOPM & MoreEach week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylin…
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The Wes Buck Show | Ep.331 | Doorslammer Record Falls at Bradenton, Jeff Lutz Sets Sights on Sick Week, Plus Top Fuel Ace Josh Hart Talks Superstar Shootout, & More!!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments…
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“Dune: Part II” is one of the year’s most highly anticipated films, and it picks up where the first film left off: with Paul Atreides escaping into the desert on the planet Arrakis. It’s a scorching-hot world that’s covered in dunes, and home to giant, deadly sandworms. Obviously “Dune” and its setting are fictional, but could there be a real plane…
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A scientist and a comedian walk into a bar—for an interview about the craft of science comedy. Ira talks to comedians Chuck Nice, Kasha Patel, and Kyle Marian Viterbo about their work bringing the joke format to science communication. While all three have different approaches to science—whether it’s sneaking the knowledge into “regular” jokes, or g…
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Today we chat with talented authors, Daniel José Older and Brittany N. Williams about Madame Web, Superman, and writing stories featuring and celebrating people of color.Daniel José Older is the author of numerous novels, short stories, and essays, and a comics writer for Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures and Marvel. The conclusion to his YA …
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He’s the kind of guy who stares a little too long and can do magic tricks with thongs. Velvet Ryder is his name, and Ken is the human behind this drag sensation. They join SADCAST to discuss their debut into Vancouver’s drag scene, their love for the community and how kings are combatting tokenism. This episode highlights multidisciplinary artist T…
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Gamers often spend hours embarking on quests, unlocking new levels, and collecting badges. But what about when aspects of games start popping up in other parts of life—like work, school, and exercise? Adrian Hon created the fitness app “Zombies, Run!” and has thought a lot about how the principles of gaming have crept into so many different corners…
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The fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (also known as STEM) are not particularly diverse. And despite a gradual uptick in diversity over the last decade, a 2023 report from the National Science Foundation showed that only 24% of people in these industries are Hispanic, Black, or Native American. Dr. Carlotta Berry is working to ch…
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SADCAST is trying out something new for 2024—a podcast crossover! Host Becca Clarkson chats with Joel D. Montgrand, a Rocky Cree actor based in Vancouver, about his new podcast "Actors and Ancestors." With credits like "HBO's True Detective: Night Country" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender," JD is a big deal on the big screen who's using his platform…
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We’re working on an upcoming episode about the science-inspired art that you’re making! If you want to share paintings, songs, pottery, poetry, or anything else, we’d love to hear about it. Write to us or send us a voice memo at universe@sciencefriday.com to tell us about what you made and why, and we might reach out to you. Thanks! Today, we’re go…
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"Stevie Fast" Set for WSOPM Return, Wilkerson Retires, Duck's Doorslammer Record Bounty, Robert Hight Sidelined & MoreEach week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag ra…
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Drag Racing's Biggest Shootout, WSOPM Updates, US Street Nationals, Doorslammer Record Up for Grabs? Courtney Enders, Victor Alvarez drop in to cut it up with the crew.Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying momen…
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Comic book superheroes use and abuse physics for their supernatural powers. But how many can actually explain the physics behind gravitation or electromagnetism? In The Dialogues, graphic novel by physicist Clifford Johnson, the heroes are scientists—and though they have no special powers beyond their scientific abilities, the characters address ev…
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Have you ever wondered what a Great Blue Heron would write in a love letter to a potential mate? Or what the moons of Mars think of themselves? These are the scenes that nature cartoonist Rosemary Mosco dreams up in her comic Bird and Moon. “Nature is really funny. It’s never not funny,” Mosco says in a SciFri SciArts video. “You can go into the wo…
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From PRI’s Paddock and Podcast Studio with Clay Millican!Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Carpenter, bring their unique insights and analysis to the most electrifying moments and storylines from a packed weekend of drag racing.Don't miss out on the action and conversation - hit SUBS…
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The team gives a rundown of all the happenings at PRI next week, DI After Hours Party, 30 under 30 press conference, WSOPM press conference, Wes Buck Show Live on-site. Plus WSOPM, PROSS, Mark Micke/Jose Gonzalez record setting run, and much more! Each week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Illustrated team, Wes Buck, JT "Murder T" Hudson, and Mike Ca…
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PDRA and VMP's own Tyler Crossnoe joins the guys today. Tyler is going to give us a sneak peek into a new race they are doing with an out-of-the-box format never done in drag racing. He also discusses the upcoming schedule at VMP and PDRA along with other topics that are buzzing in the drag racing world. This week on The Wes Buck Show, the Drag Ill…
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This past July, the 12th International Conference on HIV Science was held in Brisbane, Australia. But this wasn’t your typical scientific conference. Yes, findings were presented on the latest in HIV research, but it culminated in a museum exhibition. 12 HIV-positive artists were paired with 12 scientists, and each pair collaborated on a piece of a…
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We are back and talking about George Santos, The Marvels, mean gays on social media, bluesky and more...Then, we have actor, Jason Caceres from Boy Culture: Generation X to talk about the series and career. In Boy Culture: Generation X, a hard-working escort-for-hire finds that he's up against a younger generation who have gained a competitive edge…
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