Killed by Desk

69 Russell Quan - Automobile Mechanic ( The Mummies / Phantom Surfers / Bobbyteens / The Flakes )

Episode Summary

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. For Full Length Episodes And Merchandise Go To https://www.patreon.com/killedbydesk Follow: Killed By Desk Insta: @killedbydeskpodcast Twitter: @killedbydesk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killedbydesk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/killedbydesk 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