BILSTEIN Shock Talk
by BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers
Ep. 56: Legacy of Baja & BILSTEIN - Doug Robertson’s Story
About this podcast
Welcome to BILSTEIN's "Shock Talk," the ultimate podcast for automotive enthusiasts and suspension aficionados.
Buckle up as Shane, Mike, and Junior delve into a wide range of topics, exploring the latest achievements in suspension technology, the dos and don'ts of vehicle modification, and the intricacies of achieving the perfect balance between comfort and performance.
Whether you're a novice seeking to understand the basics of suspension or a seasoned gearhead looking to fine-tune your vehicle's handling, "Shock Talk" has something for everyone. Get ready to immerse yourself in the intricacies of suspension technology, gain valuable insights, and unleash the true potential of your ride.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 56 episodes
- Ep. 56: Legacy of Baja & BILSTEIN - Doug Robertson’s Story · 1 h 31 minSend a text This week on Shock Talk, hosts Mike, Shane, and Joseph welcome BILSTEIN legend Doug Robertson — racer, former president of BILSTEIN America, and one of the people who…
- Ep. 55: Inside the Winning Baja Season With Kaden Wells & Emma Cornwell · 51 min · Episode 55Send a text In this week’s episode of Shock Talk, Mike sits down with Kaden Wells and Emma Cornwell, fresh off a 2nd-place Baja 1000 finish and a Pro UTV F.I. series…
- Ep. 54: Conquering Baja - Race-Day Truths with Ricardo Torres and RJ Zanon · 1 h 15 minSend a text Join host Mike and guest-host Kyler from our tuning and service team as they sit down with Baja 1000 standouts Ricardo Torres and RJ Zanon. In this special post-race…
- Ep. 53: Building Speed - Ryan Beat on Short Course Racing · 45 min · Episode 53Send a text How do you balance being a driver and running your own team? This week, Mike and Shane get the full story from Ryan Beat, one of short course off-road’s most driven…
- Ep. 52: Behind the Shocks - Building 8100s with Tech Tim Lund · 1 h 4 min · Episode 52Send a text In this episode of Shock Talk, hosts Mike and Shane welcome Tech Tim Lund for an inside look at his recent visit to BILSTEIN’s Poway, CA facility. Tim shares his…
- Ep. 51: Local Roads, Local Roots - Aaron Ford of Poway x BILSTEIN · 58 min · Episode 51Send a text In this episode of Shock Talk, Mike and Shane welcome Eddie and Joevonni from Aaron Ford of Poway to the show. Together, they dive into the heartbeat of the San Diego…
- Ep. 50: Dialed In - Mastering Shock Tuning with Ian from Wheel Every Weekend · 1 h 13 minSend a text In this episode of Shock Talk, Mike, Shane, and Joseph are joined by special guest Ian from Wheel Every Weekend to take a deep dive into the art and science of shock…
- Ep. 49: Built to Drive - The Thrill of Old-School Rides · 59 min · Episode 49Send a text On this episode of Shock Talk, Mike and Shane are joined by Scott from BILSTEIN’s product team to dive into the raw, rewarding world of building and driving older…
- Ep. 48: All-New Toyotas, All-New BILSTEINs · 35 min · Episode 48Send a text Big things are happening. This week, Mike and Shane are joined by guest host Ryan to break down the entire next-gen Toyota off-road lineup—Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner…
- Ep. 47: Built for Adventure – Suspension Talk for Campers, Vans & Van Life · 40 min · Episode 47Send a text In this episode of Shock Talk, Mike and Shane are joined by returning guest Joseph from Product Management and Ryan from R&D to explore the booming world of camper…
- Ep. 46: The Street Performance Playbook (with Joseph from Product Management) · 38 minSend a text In this episode of Shock Talk, Mike and Shane are joined by BILSTEIN team member and longtime BMW enthusiast, Joseph. From years on the tech lines to now managing the…
- Ep. 45: Race Craft & Tech – Inside BILSTEIN Motorsports with Aaron & Keith · 55 min · Episode 45Send a text On this episode of Shock Talk, Mike and Shane are joined by Aaron, BILSTEIN’s U.S. Head of Motorsports, and Keith from the motorsports team based in Mooresville…
- Ep. 44: Behind the Scenes at BILSTEIN HQ – Nürburgring, Motorsports & Marketing · 39 min · Episode 44Send a text This week on Shock Talk, Mike and Shane are joined by Fabian, the marketing team lead from BILSTEIN’s global headquarters in Germany. They dive into the latest…
- Ep. 43: From the Shop to the Podium - Doug Mittag & the Evolution of BILSTEIN Black Hawk UTV Shocks · 45 min · Episode 43Send a text On this episode of Shock Talk, hosts Shane and Junior sit down with off-road racer Doug Mittag and BILSTEIN shock tuner Nathan for an inside look at the world of UTV…
- Ep. 42: King of the Hammers Edition with Brian Deegan · 34 min · Episode 42Send a text For this special episode of Shock Talk, Mike and Junior take the show to the rugged lakebed of Johnson Valley during King of the Hammers! They’re joined by BILSTEIN…
- Ep. 41: Class 11 Tough - Racing Vintage VW Bugs with Cameron Brantz · 58 minSend a text This week on Shock Talk, Junior and Steve are joined by Class 11 desert racer Cameron Brantz to explore the world of vintage VW Beetle racing. They break down the…
- Ep. 40: Perfect Fit: How BILSTEIN Develops Shocks for Every Ride · 52 min · Episode 40Send a text In this episode of Shock Talk, hosts Mike and Shane welcome special guests Ryan and Miguel from BILSTEIN’s R&D team to explore the intricate world of shock test…
- Ep. 39 - Conquering Baja and Winter Trails with Justin Park · 53 min · Episode 39Send a text In this thrilling episode of Shock Talk, hosts Mike and Shane welcome back-to-back Baja 1000 champion Justin Park. Justin shares jaw-dropping stories from this year's…
- Ep. 38 - The Power of Precision — BILSTEIN x Schmidty Racing Suspensions · 1 h 15 min · Episode 38Send a text In this episode of Shock Talk, hosts Shane, Junior, and Nathan are joined by special guests Tyler and Evan Schmidt from Schmidty Racing Suspensions to talk about…
- Ep. 37 - BILSTEIN 8100 DSA – Game-Changing Performance for Jeep JL · 41 min · Episode 37Send a text In this special episode of Shock Talk, hosts Mike and Shane welcome Steve, BILSTEIN’s head of marketing, to discuss the latest addition to the BILSTEIN lineup: the…







