Electrifying and poignant
This show is a fantastic look at a bit of forgotten LA history. Big Willie Robinson was an underground icon, a Black hero when LA needed one. He was flawed sure — that stunning twist in episode 5 floored me — but he made a difference in many people’s lives. This story is told with empathy and grace. You don’t have to love cars to love this story.
aguilarangel679542 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/07/21
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I loved this podcast which is like one part The Fast and the Furious and one part civil rights history. Tells a great story about LA street racing culture centered on Big Willie, a completely larger than life character. Totally worth your time.
Lewylewy84 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/09/19
We like to imbue our heroes with all kinds of powers and we like to listen to their heroic stories and build them up. This however is a story about a legend who was both more and less than he seemed. Big Willie Robinson was a legend. He had a very positive impact on a segment of society at the...Read full review »
EminenceGris via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/27/20
I first read the article that was published in the LA Times and then found out there was a podcast as well. While I enjoyed the article in the Times, the podcast provides many more details into the life of Big Willie. Listening to the stories about Big Willie, they almost seem unbelievable. In a...Read full review »
Marcsigal via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/05/19
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