Episode 181: Positivity Can Change How You Learn

Episode 181: Positivity Can Change How You Learn

Author: DJ Alessandrini and Tom O'Gorman January 8, 2026 Duration: 1:39:21
Tom and DJ discuss how to get out of a destructive negative space.

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You'll find hosts DJ Alessandrini and Tom O'Gorman deep in conversation on Lizard Brains: Driving Drivers, but this isn't just another automotive show. While their shared passion for racing culture provides the engine, the discussions quickly shift into unexpected territory, using the track as a starting point to explore much broader ideas. Each episode feels like a garage chat that naturally veers into philosophy, the psychology of competition, and the subtle ways our hobbies shape our daily decisions and personal growth. The title hints at that primal, instinctual focus needed behind the wheel, and they extend that metaphor to examine how we navigate life's own complex circuits and unexpected turns. Listening to this podcast, you'll hear detailed racing anecdotes seamlessly woven with insights on society, self-improvement, and the curious intersections between high-speed discipline and everyday existence. It’s for anyone who appreciates thoughtful dialogue that finds depth in dedication, whether you're a motorsport enthusiast or simply someone intrigued by the lessons hidden in passionate pursuits. The chemistry between the hosts makes every topic accessible, ensuring that each conversation, rooted in the world of driving, ultimately accelerates toward a deeper understanding of the human experience.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 211

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Episode 30: Bucket List on Tom's Couch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:19
DJ drove to Wisconsin to hang out with Tom and crew. They talk about ice racing, motorsports they hope they get to do someday, bucketlist tracks, events cars.Then they take on some EEEEEMMMMMAAAAAIIIIILLLLSSSS:)Podcast@l…
Episode 29: Mind Traps We Find Ourselves In [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:05
DJ and Tom discuss mind traps that are easy to find yourself in while participating in anything competitive. We say sorry not sorry for the polorizing guest of last week Carlton McCarguy. Come on people, we paid him to c…
Episode 28: Tom is back from Daytona [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:20
DJ and Tom catch up since they really haven't been able to talk since the last episode was recorded almost 2 weeks! We then got to meet Carlton McCarguy! What an amazing time being on his Carguy game show! Thanks again f…
Episode 27: Behind The Curtain of Pro Racing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:07
Before the topic this week Tom and DJ talk about coaching, how putting yourself out there is scary and talk a bit about their weekend at Barber Motorsports.DJ and Tom talk about their first memories of pro racing. Tom ta…
Episode 26: Were Were Inverted - Featuring Luke McGrew and Zac Lovoy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:14
DJ and Tom were at Barber Motorsports park for the weekend and stole the inside of Lukes trailer to record a podcast with Zac Lovoy. Realizing they were one Luke away from an all star podcast crew they were delighted to…
Episode 25: Getting Comfy in the Car [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:13
Your physical comfort in the car can matter as much as your psychological comfort in the car. In this episode we discuss things to assess and sort to make sure you are ready to drive this car to the best of what ever you…
Episode 23: The State of the Podcast 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:33
In this episode Tom and DJ talk about the where the podcast is and where we want it to be. What their plans are for 2023.Thet also talk about what our best moments of the year. This episode is a little special since it's…
Episode 22: Things We Did Before Racing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:48
DJ and Tom talk about the things they did BEFORE racing. It's hard to believe there ever was something before racing took all of our attention. Over the podcast we kinda figure out that the things that consumed us as we'…
Episode 21: Friends > Sponsors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:28
Tom and DJ tell tales from PRI. DJ confesses his love for his coworkers. Then they expertly segway into this weeks topic, sponsors. How to get them, how to keep them, what types of sponsorships are available. What the co…