<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Classic Mini DIY on Substack: Lets Talk Shit Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monthly discussions of Classic Mini, automotive, and generally interesting topics hosted by Cole from the Classic Mini DIY Youtube channel and Paul from Hickey Race Engineering Youtube channel. Support this podcast: ]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/s/lets-talk-shit-podcast</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jzHy!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8ea6d81d-bc70-49c4-aa06-3ea02361b05a_977x977.png</url><title>Classic Mini DIY on Substack: Lets Talk Shit Podcast</title><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/s/lets-talk-shit-podcast</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:12:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://substack.classicminidiy.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[classicminidiy@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[classicminidiy@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[classicminidiy@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[classicminidiy@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Shit - We're back with Restomod Minis, EFI, and much more!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's Talk Shit - We're back with Restomod Minis, EFI, and much more!]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-were-back-with-restomod-d97</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-were-back-with-restomod-d97</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:47:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168184/d91fc43bea8e2b696dcc47c24219d2bc.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let's Talk Shit - We're back with Restomod Minis, EFI, and much more!</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 9 | Prepping your Mini for a Long Trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Let's Talk Shit with Classic Mini DIY and HRE IRL!]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-9-prepping-3f2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-9-prepping-3f2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:54:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168185/06e4497510732b5fe897f78b7fff97c6.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Let's Talk Shit with Classic Mini DIY and HRE IRL! Today we will be talking about how to best prepare your Classic Mini Cooper for a long road trip, special event, and any longer than normal drive. With Classic Minis United just around the corner in April in the USA. What better time than now to get back to the basics!</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 8 | Fueling Systems in the Classic Mini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks for tuning in for the next episode of Let's Talk Shit!]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-8-fueling-systems-a95</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-8-fueling-systems-a95</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168186/a493273b1ba138f6ccd49448586643a1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for tuning in for the next episode of Let's Talk Shit! In today's episode we are going to be covering the primary differences between the various fueling systems out there for the Classic Mini. Whether its a standard SU, Weber DCOE, or even Fuel Injection!</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 7 | Whats new in 2022 with Classic Minis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to a brand new year at Classic Mini DIY and HRE IRL!]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-7-whats-new-546</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-7-whats-new-546</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168187/780c84b017ea88bc2e387fa8e1c8d59b.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to a brand new year at Classic Mini DIY and HRE IRL! Let's kick this new year off right with a fresh episode of Let's Talk Shit! In today's episode, we are gonna be talking about the newest trends in the Classic Mini community. What's new? What's cool? and What to keep your eyes on in the next year!</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 6 | Evening Chat with Turbo Phil]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am extremely excited to announce our next live stream event on November 21st with a special guest, Turbo Phil from @MrTurboPhil, an expert in Turbo minis as well as cylinder head modifications and much much more.]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-6-evening-chat-012</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-6-evening-chat-012</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2021 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168188/e7fc64daa8be416a885faa691f814c0a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am extremely excited to announce our next live stream event on November 21st with a special guest, Turbo Phil from @MrTurboPhil, an expert in Turbo minis as well as cylinder head modifications and much much more. Join us in this special episode where we discuss everything performance turbo mini related, as well as your questions in our extended Q/A session. See you on November 21st!!</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Sh*t - Episode 5 | The Best Tools for a Classic Mini Shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks for joining us today on this episode of Let's Talk Shit!]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-5-the-best-bf8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-sht-episode-5-the-best-bf8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168189/216ade6981a09e7d37b8abfc174f6f44.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for joining us today on this episode of Let's Talk Shit! In today's episode, we are going to be discussing the best tools to have in your Classic Mini shop with our usual Q/A session at the end. See you on Sunday! &nbsp;</p><p>Coles Tool Suggestions:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>SAE/metric Wrenches: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJDU3RTQU50Tk9DckxYWTlMd09ueDB0elNEQXxBQ3Jtc0tuYXBRZVBKdWN6bGI4LXFHQldPdlZESTdNRjRnaDFXRjlsUG1iLUg4UHFtd0IzMzZ6Y2Jzd3JTS1NkWFJRYXNOZERfSU81aE8zNmtOTlNKaFFSdGdBSkxoak1WUmNVcE9mVjN4Z1BSSTFFYkFDU09uRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3jxd4we">https://amzn.to/3jxd4we</a>&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>SAE/metric Sockets: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Driver - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGk3clYwRFlmM2dsbTF6TlJSSGg4Rzk4dzZKd3xBQ3Jtc0ttd29rNTFoTzVDUG1tY0VCTExOb3dJaXhWd1JYWmIzTi1fV1FEc3VlWHBjeEFNLXlSZTE1Uy1ybHgwUU0zODE2U2tEZzh3aUR6aVg0MXZxS0RUY1lSVW5Kakd1YVJNZHNtSDBnZ1plU2xZNXJCTDRsdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3b2Awgu">https://amzn.to/3b2Awgu</a></p></li><li><p>Shallow - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqblpfX0JsUEJVMDA4SWs5NDdkNXBHU2ZmNUdOZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsQml6Tjk1LVNobllZOUdoLVJ1SHV2ZkhLZkQycmN4SnpjQk1LZnpkc29YR1RiSUlHYWZFcFh6VTV3bllnY0RPZi1KNHZ0Qlk1TG9nNXZqVEY3Sm0zbHppSGVFaXJGbk45Vl8waXA4ZVJRVGVQTVFDMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3vDqnQV">https://amzn.to/3vDqnQV</a></p></li><li><p>Deep - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE1pVmdiYWp3OXRFZ2Fyc1V6V2tHU3NtbEFlZ3xBQ3Jtc0trMFVtQ21pZHk2STZfUm5heWJIaHJza051QnphenpKUXd2NlI4SHlUTmFEZEhTaVBHSUhUMlgtc2ZUVGRFaHA1eExfb0JVSTNNVnd4Y2ZPRnAwc1RodnZtSjdmZnZEMGtmQjY4cm1WV1RkSzl1WTAzYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2ZngjQd">https://amzn.to/2ZngjQd</a></p></li><li><p>Ball Joint Splitter: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmExSk1QMEZYQ1FaRm0zaDhOSlgyQkhUVmxHZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttY0RqdjV2WWgzR3FZMmtWVlE4Tk1jVWl3bzZXM2VZMWZzSjYtZHFSWXAtVkRhZlR1MDlFcFpOYW9XM2xPNS1mVF9QcTUxVFJSSktwLXZ4RnRlakZScHhwS0NHMmVLWFQ2QVdKMmJxNGRySEhpWWMzaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3jwKwDr">https://amzn.to/3jwKwDr</a></p></li><li><p>Grease Gun: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RrLU1Pb1hMc1lYR09ScWRBelhXUlpVZmVlQXxBQ3Jtc0tsdkF0OFVOVWtvU203N3lQbXVSdDNTN3ZoV3RxWkZTUk1LekI3Mk4xSE1adl9LWFJ5dFV6QUwtSmxySThxRjdLZDBJbTYzYl9EMzlBaFNCS09EUkI2Q2VZRWJQV2RRRjFQdnFDZ0NObG5fbHVRd0ZZYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3nq7NYM">https://amzn.to/3nq7NYM</a></p></li><li><p>Torque Wrench: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa184Ty1KZFYtVUJ1OUtVVzRQSlZaR24tMWxid3xBQ3Jtc0tsYW5mVXFha1JNdzN0b1h3eHNoemZzTnFQcS16R0ZGQVRMcWpFM2t0eVRIZXd2Vy1JV3FBU0k4Tjg0NUFPMk03OHRhdVFQYnEwVEh0enRiamFnNU5hWGdvakhrVlBJVGYxNFU3ekc2MUdHcGw5RENHaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3pCW0ZX">https://amzn.to/3pCW0ZX</a></p></li></ul></li></ul><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Shit - Episode 4 | Ignition and Timing in a Classic Mini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Mr.]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-episode-4-ignition-0a3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-episode-4-ignition-0a3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168190/dacb1b9ae86ce39a3ba5564f6595c3ad.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Mr. Paul Hickey from HRE IRL and yours truly for the fourth episode of our show, Let's Talk Shit. In this episode, we will be talking about timing, ignition, firing order, and much more, as well as taking your questions. Join us Sunday, September 26th, and every month moving forward to hang out and talk some shit!</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Shit - Episode 3 | Best Classic Mini Suspension Mods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Mr.]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-episode-3-best-classic-77f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-episode-3-best-classic-77f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:11:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168191/37b3b09b0da4510c73cf697afecb0cac.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Mr. Paul Hickey from HRE IRL and yours truly for the third episode of our show, Let's Talk Shit. In this episode, we will be talking about the best suspension modifications for the Classic Mini's across the years, cones, coil springs, shocks, as well as taking your questions. Join us Saturday, August 14th, and every month moving forward to hang out and talk some shit!</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Shit - Episode 2 | Best A-Series Power Modifications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Mr.]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-episode-2-best-a-series-627</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-episode-2-best-a-series-627</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168192/6172049b6f4dc327bf173821a98cc4f5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Mr. Paul Hickey from HRE IRL and yours truly for the second episode of our show, Let's Talk Shit. In this episode, we will be talking about the best performance modifications for the Classic Mini's A-Series engines, both 998 and 1275, as well as taking your questions. Join us &nbsp;Saturday, July 24th, and every month moving forward to hang out and talk some shit!</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Shit - Promo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quick promo for our brand new show, Let's Talk Shit.]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-promo-fe4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-promo-fe4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2021 22:24:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168193/449cc8d7ca0f827c16c6a7beef2a7996.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A quick promo for our brand new show, Let's Talk Shit.</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Talk Shit - Episode 1 | EV/Electric Classic Minis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Mr.]]></description><link>https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-episode-1-evelectric-1b5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://substack.classicminidiy.com/p/lets-talk-shit-episode-1-evelectric-1b5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cole D Gentry]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2021 22:09:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/141168194/e57eddf27bf73357d36831f618266ee0.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Mr. Paul Hickey from Hickey Race Engineering and Cole Gentry from Classic Mini DIY for the first-ever episode of our brand new show, Let's &nbsp;Talk S**t. In this first episode, we will be talking about Electric &nbsp;Minis and taking your questions. Join us every month moving forward to hang out and talk some sh*t!</p><p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkshitaboutminis/support</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>