Built on stories of drunk, drugged, and distracted driving — CrashTalk 3D brings together survivors, advocates, lawmakers, and experts to create conversations that matter.
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Introduction
Welcome to CrashTalk 3D
Hosts LaDonna Claude & Michael Gershe
Meet your hosts and learn what CrashTalk 3D is all about — a show built on real stories about drunk, drugged, and distracted driving, and the people who survived to tell them.
Guest: Candace Lightner — Founder of MADD & We Save Lives
Candace Lightner founded MADD after losing her daughter to a drunk driver. She is currently the Founder of We Save Lives, and she sat down with LaDonna and Michael to talk about the laws, the lives, and the legacy behind the fight to end impaired driving.
Two different roads. Two different stories. One shared mission. LaDonna Claude — Safety Driving Advocate and Author of Consequences and Compassion — and Michael Gershe — national speaker who lost his mother to drunk driving at just 8 weeks old — open up about the personal journeys that brought them both to CrashTalk 3D and why crashing the silence on drunk, drugged, and distracted driving is not just their work. It is their calling.
Tammy McGee is a dedicated Traffic Safety Advocate whose work is saving lives on America's roads. LaDonna and Michael sit down with Tammy for a powerful conversation on advocacy, awareness, and the fight to end preventable crashes.
CrashTalk 3D is hosted by two people who have dedicated their lives to preventing drunk, drugged, and distracted driving — through lived experience, advocacy, and storytelling.
LaDonna Claude
Host · Author · Safety Advocate
LaDonna Claude is a certified defensive driving instructor, public speaker, and author whose life's work is educating people on the dangers of the three D's — drunk, drugged, and distracted driving. Her book Consequences and Compassion draws on years of real stories from the front lines of impaired driving.
Michael Gershe is a nationally recognized speaker on alcohol abuse, impaired driving, and prevention. He lost his mother to a drunk driving crash when he was just 8 weeks old, and has since dedicated his life to sharing his story and inspiring others to make better choices behind the wheel. His TEDx talk on impaired driving prevention has reached audiences worldwide.
Survivor — Lost his mother to drunk driving at 8 weeks old
We don't just talk crashes — we crash the silence. Drunk. Drugged. Distracted. Three causes. Thousands of lives. One conversation at a time.
Every year, thousands of lives are lost to crashes that were entirely preventable. CrashTalk 3D exists because those stories deserve to be told — and the conversations that could prevent the next crash need to happen out loud.
Hosted by LaDonna Claude and Michael Gershe — two people who have spent their lives on the front lines of this issue — CrashTalk 3D brings together survivors, advocates, lawmakers, medical professionals, and everyday people who have been touched by drunk, drugged, and distracted driving.
This is not a show about statistics. It is a show about stories. And stories save lives.
This podcast isn't all doom and gloom. It's informative, emotional, inspirational — and with a touch of humor.
"The crash prevention world owes you a debt of gratitude for bringing these issues to national focus which isn't happening as often as it should."
— Candace Lightner, Founder of MADD & Currently Founder, We Save Lives
Why It Matters
THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE HEADLINES
Every statistic represents a real person. CrashTalk 3D exists to make these numbers go down — through honest, unflinching conversation.
1 in 5
Crash deaths involve alcohol
5 sec
Average text takes eyes off road
$44B
Annual DUI crash cost in U.S.
Zero
Safe amount of impaired driving
What We Cover
THE THREE D'S
DRUNK
Alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the deadliest choices made on America's roads every day. We talk to survivors, families, and advocates who know the real cost.
DRUGGED
Drug-impaired driving is rising — and the laws are struggling to keep up. We bring the voices that are fighting for accountability, better detection, and justice for victims.
DISTRACTED
One glance at a phone. One text. One moment of inattention. We explore the epidemic of distracted driving and the stories of those who lived — and those who didn't.
Get In Touch
LET'S TALK
Have a story to share? Want to be a guest on CrashTalk 3D? Interested in sponsorship or partnership? We want to hear from you.
Emailcrashtalk3d@gmail.com
YouTubeyoutube.com/@CrashTalk3D
New EpisodesBi-Weekly Thursdays on YouTube · Next Up: Tammy McGee — May 28th
LaDonna Claude's book — lessons from the front lines of drunk, drugged, and distracted driving. Real stories. Real consequences. A must-read for every driver.
CrashTalk 3D is independently produced by two people who believe these conversations save lives. Your support keeps the microphone on and the truth coming.
Why It Matters
EVERY DOLLAR KEEPS A STORY ALIVE
CrashTalk 3D exists because drunk, drugged, and distracted driving does not get enough airtime — and the people affected by it deserve more than a statistic. Every episode takes time, equipment, editing, and heart.
Your support directly funds new episodes, guest appearances, production quality, and the outreach that brings these conversations to the people who need them most.
We don't just talk crashes — we crash the silence. Help us keep crashing it.
Your Support Covers
▸Episode production & editing
▸Recording equipment & software
▸Guest outreach & coordination
▸Website & platform hosting
▸Outreach to survivors & advocates
▸Expanding the show's reach & impact
How to Support
CHOOSE YOUR WAY
Every contribution — big or small — makes a difference. Pick the option that works best for you.
ONE TIME
Single Contribution
Make a one-time gift in any amount. Every dollar goes directly toward keeping CrashTalk 3D on the air and the truth on the table.
Every episode we produce is one more conversation that could change a decision, save a life, or give a survivor the courage to share their story. You make that possible.
— LaDonna & Michael
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PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: May 2026
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