Crashing Cars on Purpose: The Life of a Stunt Driver | Shifted Perspective

This week, stunt driver Graham Hooper shares the story behind a career built on curiosity, relentless practice, and a willingness to chase an unconventional path. From growing up inspired by iconic car films to moving to Los Angeles with little more than determination, Graham recounts the years of training, repetition, and learning that transformed a passion for driving into a profession. The conversation explores the psychology of performing dangerous stunts, the discipline required to execute them safely, and the constant pursuit of improvement that drives him forward. More than a story about stunt driving, this episode becomes a reflection on mindset, growth, and the pursuit of mastery behind the wheel.Shifted Perspective is where passion meets profession. Hosted by former Engineering Test Driver and current Porsche Driving Instructor, Shift, the podcast bridges the gap between car enthusiasts and the professionals who live and breathe the automotive and racing industries. Through simplified education and real conversations, this new season spotlights diverse career pathways, insider knowledge, and the mindset required to succeed behind the wheel and beyond.Shift is the host of Shifted Perspective, a program of the Sociology of Cars Podcast.Follow him at:https://www.instagram.com/shift__robinson/https://www.tiktok.com/@shift__robinson?_t=ZP-8zDOVsPYm3a&_r=1https://youtube.com/@shift__robinson?si=GPWXQb7Or3qsAhF3Reach out to Shift: [email protected] Hooper is a performance-driving instructor and stunt driver.Follow him at: https://www.instagram.com/hooperstunts?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Chewerks in La Habra, CA. Follow Chewerks at: https://www.instagram.com/chewerks/.