Dee Bryant | From Tonka Toys to High-Speed Chase Scenes

If it has an engine, Dee Bryant can probably drive it. Bulldozers, backhoes, cranes, big rigs, dump trucks, boats, and of course, race cars. Dee, a professional stuntwoman, tells Jim Farley about how she learned to race cars in L.A. in the 80s, honed her driving as a construction worker operating the big machines, and eventually took the plunge into full-time stunt work. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jimfarley98 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-farley/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:27 Entering the World of Stunt Driving 00:52 Learning the Ropes: From Construction to Stunts 02:17 Challenges and Triumphs in Stunt Driving 02:27 The Art of Operating Heavy Equipment 04:08 Transitioning from Construction to Full-Time Stunt Work 04:47 Gender Barriers in Stunt Driving 05:56 First Car and Early Driving Experiences 06:49 The Thrill of Street Racing 09:16 Preparing for a Stunt Scene 24:51 The Evolution of Stunt Work 27:07 Closing Thoughts and Future of the Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices