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That’s right kids…this is happening! We’ve got Formula DRIFT legend Ryan Tuerck in the garage for this episode. He stopped by to chat about his final season in FD and what that’s meant to him as he looks forward. He and Scotto talk about the early days of drifting and how the passion of the early drivers was so integral in growing the sport into what it’s become today. They talk about the early years at Hoonigan and how so much of the content Tuerck was creating in those days really helped him to stand out as a great driver and drifter.. Ryan talks about the excitement he has to pursue rally racing and to do more hill climb events. He also shares the latest on what’s happening with 411 Works and the cool things happening at the shop. There’s even some old school BMX talk and how both guys grew up riding bikes in their hometowns. It’s a great conversation. We hope you enjoy it!

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That’s right kids…it’s finally happening! Lia and Lucy Block are in the garage for this week’s episode! They’re stopping by to talk about the highs and lows of Lia’s amazing 2026 ARA season and what the season taught them as a family and a race team!. Lia shares about her time in the F1 Academy, how important it was to have that experience and the impact it had on her as a driver. She also shares her goals and what she hopes to accomplish in the world of rally and the WRC. They talk about what’s in store for Block House Racing in 2027 and the exciting plans they have for the team. There’s even some talk about the experience of putting a then 14-year old Lia behind the wheel of the 1,400hp Hoonicorn for her season as driver for the “Hoonicorn vs the World” series of videos. And Scotto gets the latest on Lia’s Audi and the current state of that car. It’s a great conversation. We hope you enjoy it!

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That’s right kids… the legend Jeff Zwart is in the garage! Jeff is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker, race car driver, Pikes Peak Hillclimb veteran and all around rad dude! Jeff has shot major commercial spots for many of the automakers and produced ads that aired during Superbowls. Scotto and Jeff do a deep dive on driving at Pikes Peak and what it takes to conquer the mountain. They discuss the rise in popularity that Pikes is currently experiencing and how the iconic event can continue to grow. They talk about the state of modern car culture and Jeff shares his thoughts on what inspires him at this stage in his storied career. Jeff talks about his involvement with Luftgekult as creative director, how Luft has reestablished what car shows should be, his passion for air cooled Porsches (he likes water cooled too), and how being involved with Luft led to the launch of the Air/Water events as well. He even shares some wisdom and insight that he’s learned from his time as a creative in the automotive space. It’s a great conversation. We hope you enjoy it!

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F#&k it, we're going live! In this week's episode Scotto shares his thoughts on the state of car culture (and other things) and shares a BIG announcement! We'll see ya on the stream! Enjoy the show!

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We’ve got the one and only Ron Zaras in the garage! Ron has an extensive background in rally racing in many forms. He’s a driver, has worked on rally race teams, is a huge ambassador of the sport and most importantly, he’s a fan himself. Scotto and Ron do a deep dive into all things rally racing. From the early days to how rally racing developed into an international motorsport, to the current state of rally in the US and where it may be headed in the future. They share some great stories of how they met and bonded over their love of rally racing and spent many years working on rally teams together. They talk about the tremendous influence Ken Block had on the growing popularity of rally racing over the years, how that was a major inspiration for the Gymkhana films and how that led to the development of the iconic Hoonicorn. They discuss their favorite drivers from their favorite eras. They also discuss what is holding rally back in its overall popularity in the US and how showcasing it at the X Games and various Rallycross events was a great start and how Ron’s new rally-focused brand Antilag is playing a part to promote the sport and culture. It’s a great conversation! Enjoy!

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We’re happy to welcome Jonny Lieberman to the garage for this special episode! Jonny and Scotto go way back to their early journalism days and talk about how the birth of the automotive blog helped shape the way the auto industry is covered today. Jonny is a highly acclaimed writer and has worked for many notable publications including Autoblog, Jalopnik and Motor Trend. He has a truly unique perspective on the current state of automotive media and shares some great stories from his career in the industry. Scotto and Jonny also do a deep dive into the state of EV’s in the US, why the market seems to be cooling a bit and what the future may have in store for electric vehicles and their place in car culture. They also discuss how Cadillac is quietly making some great cars that don’t seem to get quite the attention they deserve. They discuss everything from their fondness for overlanding to their takes on performance EV’s and who’s doing them the best. Maybe Porsche..? It’s a great conversation! Enjoy!

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This week we’re happy to welcome Alex Choi, making what he tells us is his ‘real’ podcast début whilst also being the youngest guest we’ve ever had on the show. Despite being a hugely well-known streamer and content creator (you may have come across some of his more notorious escapades online), he’s rarely given interviews, until now. Alex tells Scotto about his journey into being a ‘stringer’ and the world of automotive social media that he’s inhabited for a decade, and they get into the challenges along the way: from his complicated youth right up to the present, reconciling all the things he’s seen and believe us – it’s a lot! As for regrets? Well, he’s certainly got a few! Here he is to tell us everything. Enjoy!

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains macabre themes and graphic detail of the aftermath of road traffic accidents and other incidents that Alex has witnessed in the course of his work. Discretion is advised.

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00:00 - Intro and Content Warning

01:29 - Why Alex Avoids Podcasts

05:09 - Owning the Controversy

06:36 - That Tesla Jump & Fallout

09:09 - Flock Cameras & Hoonigan Plates

14:26 - Police Chases & CHP

18:34 - Burnout on Cars as Work

22:30 - Car Collection and Secret Love for Minivans?

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27:40 - Police Scanners - How it Actually Works

30:03 - DUI Crashes and Gaps in the System

38:31 - Night Shift Reality

39:17 - Why Chases Fascinate Us

41:57 - Cybertruck Chase Shutdown

43:44 - Going Viral on Snapchat

45:16 - GT3 Chase Car & Ballistic Doors?

50:00 - Knife Attack Close Call

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53:59 - Takeovers and Police Relations

57:40 - Brotherhood Raceway Story

01:01:41 - Takeover Culture Reality Check

01:02:00 - Guns, Drugs and Nitrous

01:13:47 - Takeovers : Stolen Cars?

01:15:37 - Ford GT at a Takeover

01:16:10 - What is a Stringer?

01:17:15 - Streaming Culture - The Rush

01:19:12 - Burnout And Mental Health

01:19:50 - Where it All Started

01:21:49 - Desensitized To Death

01:28:15 - Is This Journalism?

01:35:53 - Alex’s Way into Car Culture

01:39:07 - Money And Early Fame

01:43:14 - Controversy as an Identity

01:46:48 - Tesla Jump Backlash

01:52:43 - Graphic Content Boundaries - What is Too Far?

01:56:06 - Disassociation: How Cops & EMTs Cope

01:59:19 - How to Build a Stringer Car

02:04:11 - Addicted To Pursuits

02:06:19 - TV Vs Streaming Shift

02:07:29 - Hobbies Hyperfixation

02:15:47 - Childhood Brain Tumour

02:24:19 - Car Culture Crackdowns

02:25:56 - Cops Who Love Cars

02:28:21 - Pulled Over Stories & Anti Cop Backlash

02:34:27 - Joining Forces.. With CHP?

02:36:12 - Would You Ever Have Been A Cop?

02:44:37 - Why the Hoonigan Crew All Toed the Line

02:55:57 - Permits and Safety

02:59:30 - Another Gymkhana Project?

03:03:12 - Producer Nick Patreon Interview

03:06:19 - Ferris…?

“Don’t get it right; just get it running!” - words we could all stand to live by! This week we welcome David Freiburger, colossus of the automotive world who alongside Scotto, forms a mildly senior (sorry.. ‘Authoritative’ ! ) coalition of men yelling at clouds. Though you may know him best from his adventures with Roadkill alongside Mike Finnegan, David’s roots in the car world go back to magazines, with storied career chapters spent at the wheel of multiple titles. Making the jump to video, he put in time at MotorTrend and now, his own YouTube channel. In this hugely wide-ranging conversation, the gents litigate everything from the glory days of heavy metal (Dokken anyone?), to Drag Week and countless records and tales from the drag-strip, even including hearing damage. Crucially though, could David be the guest that finally causes the blind to see and the lame to walk? By which of course I mean poor Scotto, and his unfinished projects – dear Lord, we need a miracle! As ever, enjoy.

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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

04:29 - Don’t Get It Right; Just Get It Running

08:11 - How Roadkill Happened

17:40 - Small Town Road Therapy

22:24 - Print to Video Identity Shift

26:55 - Sponsor: FCP Euro

28:31 - Do You Miss Magazines?

38:12 - Hot Rod Legacy and Adventures at the Strip

43:42 - Autonomy In Publishing

44:13 - Tinnitus Ends NHRA Gig

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50:54 - Great Road Trip Bands

53:55 - The Forbidden Guns n’ Roses Artwork

58:28 - BMX Nostalgia

59:28 - How Drag Week Came to Be

01:04:13 - NHRA Today And IHRA

01:10:18 - Chasing 350 MPH

01:13:51 - Finding Fame on YouTube

01:16:14 - Bonneville 200 MPH Club

01:21:33 - Land Speed Risks

01:22:55 - Future Of Bonneville

01:25:35 - Crackdowns And Tire Laws

01:29:48 - EV Reality Check

01:33:32 - Conspiracy Theories: Ethanol And Burning Junkyards?

01:41:06 - Buying A Newer Truck & Why Old Cars Win

01:45:04 - Worst Modern Car Tech

01:49:21 - Project Car Overload

01:56:30 - Solo YouTube Workflow

01:57:56 - Personalities Beat Brands

02:02:05 - Beating The Algorithm

02:05:00 - Building A Model A

02:06:43 - Hot Rod Rabbit Holes

02:09:00 - Howard Hughes and WWII Submarine Hunting?

02:13:24 - Facebook Comment Firestorm

02:26:01 - Movie Cars And Licensing

02:30:48 - Car Hoarding And Game Clock

02:34:17 - Rotating Fleet Philosophy

Back by popular demand, it’s Topic Roulette! Very Vehicular is proud to present returning guests and friends of the pod: Mr Zachary and Vin Anatra to do conversational battle (aka banter and bullsh*t) with Scotto. We know you love ‘em, you’ve asked and we’ve delivered – all the hottest takes in a 94 degree garage with no AC (scandalous working conditions I may add!). Grab a cold one and pull up a chair - Vinnie’s got his ball-peen hammer out and he’s taking requests. Really, don’t ask. Enjoy!

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@Mister_Zachary

@BrianScotto

@321ActionAction

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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

08:00 - Is The New Fast Truck The New Fast Car?

15:03 - LA to NY Road Trip - What Car?

20:33 - Bigger Sin, Rep Wheels Ebay Turbos Or Temu Suspension

25:47 - Next Cars to Pop

32:47 - Horsepower Talk And Dream Cars

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35:20 - Best Summer Whip?

38:03 - Bring A Trailer Market Manipulation

43:31 - Canyons Drivers vs Takeovers - Which is Worse

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50:39 - New Grand Tour – Will It Work?

55:08 - Favourite Unexpected Mod

01:00:04 - Dodge Copperhead Rumors

01:05:42 - Cars Narc-ing On Drivers

01:09:39 - Traffic Laws vs Reality

01:12:25 - Scotto’s Projects – Reality Check

01:24:30 - Flockkhana Exit Scam

01:25:54 - Cocaine Cowboys Boat Hunt

01:29:37 - Worst MPG Challenge Idea

Whoa, dude! If it isn’t Off-Road Spicoli: the urban legend behind Urban Assault, king of the dirt and crown prince of the waves – Blake Wilkey! Arriving from his native San Diego with a warm smile and a glint in his eye, you just know this mystical rad-man has wild stories to relate. From his earliest days on the water, to his mechanical upbringing in the dirt, he found his way to mythic status when he turned his hand to building bugs (some of them, you may just have heard before!). Before long, that mischievous gleam in his eye landed upon his own city, and when Urban Assault exploded across the internet in 2016, his legend was as cemented as perhaps the most radical (..ok, nefarious) character in the automotive space. Now, he’s here to tell the full tale as well as his other antics, including the NORRA, Baja, his own brand Shreddy Lyfe and his latest diabolical creation…. the death boat? So! Turn on, tune in and drop out to this freestylin’, tube-wave-ridin’ conversation. As ever, enjoy!

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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

00:55 - 45 Days in Jail for a Video: Worth It?

12:17 - Born to Ride and Dirt Road Beginnings

17:22 - Tough Trucks

18:35 - What Is It About Bugs?

21:52 - Sponsor: FCP Euro

23:21 - Building Your Own Freestyle Path

32:09 - Fabrication Work and TT Bug Builds

36:21 - Shreddy Lyfe

38:56 - Why the 80s Just Looked Cool

41:49 - Next Builds and 6100 Plans

43:58 - Class 11 Explained

46:59 - Why NORRA Rules

51:19 - Scumbug and Baja Dreams

55:29 - Karol G Music Video Surprise

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01:01:32 - Death Boat Origins

01:05:52 - Early Boating Background

01:09:21 - Pastranaland Stories

01:15:21 - Future Film Scouting?

01:17:45 - Down in Mexico

01:23:15 - Too Many Cars - Just Like Scotto?

01:30:03 - Weird Bug Builds

01:31:35 - Many Iterations of Scumbug

01:34:04 - UTVs Taking Over - Bad for the Culture?

01:38:45 - Everybody Remembers Their First Time

01:42:03 - Camping Next to the Sea of Cortez

01:46:11 - Megalodon vs TT Bug

01:50:07 - Rallycross Bug Ideas

01:52:00 - Plans for a Collab?

Very Vehicular welcomes RJ de Vera! Each season we like to bring on a guest from inside the automotive industry whose position and experience helps us better understand the issues facing car culture, and while RJ is more than qualified in that regard, there’s more that he’s done… much more! He was a foundational part of the import scene in the 90s, working as a writer and photographer for Super Street before ascending to Editor at Large. He was the go-to guy on the scene consulting for a plethora of OEMs and brands looking to break off a little piece of the magic for themselves. He even had a role in a notable movie franchise - word to the wise is he’s still collecting residual checks for his on-screen role to this day. Trading the underground for a storied chapter in the corporate world (twelve years at 3M / Meguiars no less), he’s now taken his rightful place atop the mountain as Vice President of Marketing at SEMA. Of most interest to us though? He’s a fully paid-up, card-carrying car nerd, with extraordinary stories and an insight into car culture you won’t want to miss. Enjoy!

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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

03:36 - Car Culture Health Check

09:23 - SEMA Advocacy Battles

13:14 - Car Audio Nostalgia

14:27 - Magazine Era Memories

15:18 - Hot Import Nights Explained

23:16 - Was RJ the First Automotive Influencer?

29:38 - Sponsor: FCP Euro

31:14 - Fast and Furious - How That All Came About

35:19 - S2000 Movie Afterlife

36:48 - Fast Franchise Tipping Points

37:43 - Tokyo Drift and Drifting Boom

39:06 - Sneakers Meet Car Culture

41:25 - Mark Arcenal and Fatlace

46:02 - Before Fast Breakthrough

49:51 - Early Days with Super Street

52:13 - Building a Brand in 2026

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57:09 - RJ’s Daily Driver - From an SLS to an Accord?

01:01:03 - TE37s on an Alpina

01:05:03 - Too Much Tech in Cars - ADAS, Last Good Year?

01:09:39 - Hunting A Honda Project - Everybody’s After the Same Girl

01:15:12 - Aston Vantage F1 Love

01:17:07 - Shooting Brakes And BMWs

01:18:25 - Was the Audi R8 the True Successor to the NSX?

01:21:40 - Only One Car To Keep, Scotto?

01:23:35 - Door Handle Obsession

01:29:37 - Gran Turismo Changed Everything

01:31:52 - Gaming Saved Car Culture: Theyr’e the New Magazines

01:38:26 - Brush with a Racing Career

01:41:10 - Favorite Tracks

01:45:26 - From Racing to Film Sets

01:48:18 - Fast and Furious Legacy

01:53:23 - Inspiring the Next Generation

01:58:11 - Why He Joined SEMA

02:01:09 - What SEMA Actually Does

02:10:44 - 3M Stands for Meetings Meetings Meetings

02:18:34 - Digital Media Shift

02:25:51 - Going to SEMA as a Civilian for Once

02:30:04 - No Seatbelts in Osaka, a Close Brush with Death

02:36:32 - Sketchy Ride Hall of Fame

02:42:22 - Motorcycles and Fear

02:44:47 - Rally Hillclimb Dreams

02:48:08 - Circuit Racing Aesthetics - Why Liveries Matter

02:52:54 - What are the Modern “It” Cars?

02:57:17 - Aftermarket Parts for 90s Cars - A Revival?

03:01:29 - Hope for Car Culture

It’s the Battle of the Generations on Very Vehicular this week, as our three guests debate their views on car culture. Representing Gen X is your host, Scotto. In the tastefully grey (or is it green these days?) Millennial corner, it’s returning friend of the pod, Ron Zaras, and lastly, hoisting the flag for all of Gen Z, we’ve got newcomer Chaz Warren (@ChazzyDawg). Chazzy made his name in the world of film photography, where his visceral style found viral success on Instagram, his camera acting as a passport to a world of cars he’d only dreamed of being able to approach. Now, alongside working for big names in the industry, he’s set his sights on creating his own culture of photo-forward meets, where the old rules don’t apply, as he brings community to legions of young car worshippers, whether they’re toting analog or digital machinery. So whether you’re prehistoric; or barely old enough to sneak out of the house unhindered by your parents tracking you on Life360, find out what this unusual council makes of it all. Enjoy.

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@RonCar

@AntiLag

@BrianScotto

@321ActionAction

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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

02:42 - Chazzy Origin Story

04:39 - It All Started With Midnight Club 2

08:03 - Access and Car Meets

11:00 - First Serious Shoots

14:24 - Is Automotive Culture Peak Right Now?

18:44 - Drifting as the Next Wave

23:01 - $100K Dream Car You Could Buy From A Dealership Today

28:36 - Favorite Motorsport

34:57 - Style Over Specs

36:05 - Do Kids Care About Supercars and Hypercars?

37:22 - When Was Peak Hypercar?

40:34 - EV Emotion Debate

44:30 - Cybertruck Reality Check

45:00 - Car Prices Are out of Control

47:15 - Automotive Gentrification

52:43 - Sponsor: FCP Euro

54:09 - Takeovers Then vs Now

58:54 - Clout Culture and Danger

01:09:32 - Legal Places to Slide

01:16:20 - Hooning Isn’t a Crime

01:17:17 - Getting Pulled Over

01:22:04 - Is There Still Love for RWB?

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01:25:16 - That Time Scotto Nearly Killed Himself and Ron in the 911 Turbo

01:28:44 - Is It Time for Spinners to Make a Comback?

01:35:13 - Is the Answer Always Japan and JDM?

01:46:11 - Do Kids Really Like Burble Tune?

01:51:55 - Hearing 2-Step in the Flesh

01:54:37 - Street Legal Race Cars

01:56:24 - Photo Meets and Community

01:58:42 - We Need to Bring Back Cruising

01:59:50 - DTLA Car District on the Rise

02:02:34 - Learning from Low Rider Culture

02:06:59 - Three Car Garage Picks

02:15:33 - Dailying an RS6?

We’re joined this week by Jean Pierre Kraemer, of JP Performance, undoubtedly the biggest automotive YouTuber in Germany, and one of the most successful creators on the planet. He’s a TV star and celebrity, builder of hundreds of builds from the classic, to the electrified ultramodern and everything in between. Not just content to produce content (ha) he owns and runs no fewer than sixteen businesses, and his complex in his native Dortmund is droolworthy. There’s the workshop itself, a burger bar, a theater-style dyno and down the block, his very own Pace Car Museum, housing his own creations alongside a staggering assortment of motorsport and car culture’s most significant metal. If all this doesn’t leave you breathless to find out how he did it, what’s next and what he thinks of the US? Well there’s no hope for you – you’ll just have to listen! Enjoy.

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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

02:32 - Fame in Europe vs America

09:53 - Quitting TV for YouTube

12:56 - Building a Business Empire

14:32 - 121 Cars and Collector Mindset

18:00 - YouTube Pressure and Planning 2 Years Ahead

23:17 - Peak Car Culture and the 90s

30:46 - Social Media Trends and Gatekeeping

35:50 - Sponsor: FCP Euro

37:26 - YouTube is Changing

40:31 - Staying Fresh After 16 Years

41:33 - Gratitude Versus Burnout

50:25 - YouTube Celebrity Reality

59:03 - The Evil of the TUV: Germany’s Car Crackdown

01:06:26 - How Do We Keep Car Culture Alive?

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01:20:32 - First Time in a Porsche: F**king One’s Way to the Top?

01:23:48 - Chasing Analog Emotion

01:25:45 - When was the Best Era in Cars?

01:29:23 - EV Pushback Reality Check

01:35:48 - Hidden Concepts And Halos

01:37:59 - Audi Nuvolari Design Critique

01:45:02 - Design of the Hoonitron

01:47:34 - Brand DNA Versus Driving Feel

01:50:50 - Korean & Chinese Cars Shock Everyone

01:57:29 - Where EVs Actually Work

02:00:58 - Taycan Temptation

02:02:45 - Hybrids and Range Extenders

02:06:14 - Building Base Cars… like the Hoonicorn

02:09:45 - Favorite Cars and Nostalgia

02:14:31 - Road Trips and Flyover States

02:16:25 - Donk Magazine Origins

02:22:34 - Fame and Freedom in America

02:29:19 - Creators Giving Back

02:32:41 - Racetracks Disappearing

02:34:24 - Car Culture Criminalized

02:36:38 - Getting Pulled Over

02:37:23 - Top Speed Confessions

02:38:32 - Autobahn Culture Debate

02:39:54 - America Through German Eyes

02:42:13 - Car YouTube in the US vs Germany

02:49:13 - Sponsors and Creative Control

02:53:31 - Algorithm Fatigue and Return to Paid Content?

02:59:00 - Creative Friction, a.k.a. F**k AI

03:07:39 - Creator Business Models

03:10:35 - What’s Next… Buying Scotto’s 360?

Firing Order is BACK for Season 4 of Very Vehicular, and we’re bringing you an absolute heater of a first episode with veteran motoring journalist and podcaster Matt Farah (The Smoking Tire) as well as Our Cousin Vinny: Vin Anatra. If you’re new around here, the aim of the show is simple: to form a definite ranking (which definitely isn’t just the opinions of whichever three lovable idiots are on that particular week), and this week it’s the most overhyped hero cars, that you wish you’d never met! Our hosts have decades and decades (and dec—) of seat time between them across a plethora of automotive heroes: from the pedestrian (ha) to the decidedly exotic! Stay tuned, to find out which one will top the list. Enjoy.

@TheSmokingTire

@Vin_tra

@BrianScotto

@321ActionAction

Mentioned in Episode:

Racing FIVE Cars up America’s Most Brutal Mountain with Betim Berisha and Steven Wetterau

Greatest Camaro Ever Built? 8500rpm LS7 DSE-Z 3rd Gen

1100hp 1972 AMC Javelin, Ringbrothers' Defiant //DT224

CHEAP FERRARI, EXPENSIVE HONDA. THE TABLES HAVE TURNED!

I Rescued This Original Owner Twin Turbo Supra!

GTR-Registry.com - EN-R35-Colours

1975 Lancia Stratos HF Group 4 Works - One Take

LEGEND!! 1988 Callaway Twin Turbo C4 Corvette - One Take

First to Get A Ticket Challenge - Full Video

Partners:

FCP Euro

Heatwave Visual

Wera Tools

KW Suspension

Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts

Music: SlikSound

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction

podcasts@321actionaction.com

00:00 - Welcome to Season 4

02:19 - Why Matt is Real-life Bowser in Mario Kart

05:39 - Let’s Go Over the Rules… So We Can Ignore Them

06:46 - Matt’s List

29:56 - Vinny’s List

35:22 - Mileage Prison and Odo Tricks

50:42 - Barrett-Jackson Cheap Thrills

52:54 - Sponsor: FCP Euro

54:20 - Pikes Peak Showcase

54:43 - Scotto’s List

01:16:16 - Blindspots (from Patreon)

01:31:04 - Final Round Setup

01:40:15 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions

01:41:56 - Ranking the Five

01:50:28 - Final List Revealed

Racing FIVE Cars up America’s Most Brutal Mountain with Betim Berisha and Steven Wetterau

This week we’re trying out something brand new: a Very Vehicular Showcase: PIKES PEAK SPECIAL Episode with Betim Berisha (of BBi Autosport) and Steve Wetterau! It’s a bit of an experiment but we wanted to take the time to explore a subject in a more involved way, bringing you closer to the action with more footage and images, and what better to kick off with than the mysticism of the Brutal Mountain itself: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb – the ‘Race to the Clouds! Our guests this week have done battle at the mountain for several years and faced unimaginable challenges, but this year… they’re not going back? Stay tuned as they explain it all. Enjoy!

@BBiAutosport

@Steve.Wetterau

@BrianScotto

@321ActionAction

Footage from:

Toyo Tires

Will Roegge

Brandon Kado

Schaine McDougall

Hoonigan

Mobil 1

Calvin Salacain

Loni Unser

Brian Scotto

Partners:

Vyper Industrial

FCP Euro

Heatwave Visual

Wera Tools

KW Suspension

Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts

Music: SlikSound

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction

podcasts@321actionaction.com

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

00:45 - The Allure of the Mountain

03:08 - Why We’re Not Going This Year

04:54 - The Chaos Addiction

09:07 - A Poster, A Legend and a Dream

15:06 - Welcome to the Scrappy Underdogs

16:04 - How Steve Came Onboard

22:31 - Hell and Heaven on Earth: Living Through Pikes

28:38 - The Three-Car Year

29:57 - 2022: The Hoonipig

34:29 - Lia Block Takes the Wheel

35:40 - Sometimes, Your Heart Just Stops: Literally

37:59 - Back from the Brink: Project EVO

41:08 - BBi Team are Tough as Nails

42:51 - 2024: Everything that Can Go Wrong…?

48:32 - Redemption

51:42 - Steve Eyes Up GT4

57:15 - Sometimes, you Gotta Make a Phonecall… to Aston Martin Racing

01:03:26 - Off to the Races, in a Hurry!

01:12:48 - Superstition Versus Confidence

01:14:46 - Windstorm - the Mountain Decides

01:16:16 - An Asterisk Year

01:18:54 - Putting Together a Run

01:29:04 - Team Results And Redemption

01:31:07 - Future Plans

For the final episode of season 3, Very Vehicular is delighted to present none other than TJ Hunt! Rolling up to the studio in a minty white V8 Vantage, with the all-time longest Very Vehicular episode record firmly in his sights, TJ hasn’t come to play, he’s here to win! In a departure from form, Scotto has the mic turned around on him as TJ unleashes his pent-up questions in desperate need of answers. This reverse interview has it all: origin stories, the dawn of YouTube, the art of growing a business (and what happens when you lose one!), love, loss and identity, even movies: it’s practical therapy, people! So unhook your phone (shout out, landline generation), slip out to grab some milk & cigarettes, do whatever you must - this episode is not to be missed! Most of all? As ever, enjoy.

@TJHunt

@BrianScotto

@321ActionAction

Partners:

Vyper Industrial

FCP Euro

Heatwave Visual

Wera Tools

KW Suspension

Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts

Music: SlikSound

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction

podcasts@321actionaction.com

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

00:36 - Heat Wave Visual & KW Suspensions

02:15 - The Name’s Hunt… TJ Hunt (that new Vantage)

05:10 - California Cop Stories

08:45 - That Time TJ Was in a Ford GT Commercial

10:45 - Early Days on YouTube and Vlogging

19:11 - BRZ Forums and Blackjack

23:22 - A Shift of Business Mindset

30:30 - GT3 Conversions. For When You’ve Run out of Kinks

38:29 - Cars as Trading Cards

39:07 - Why Builds Beat Driving

40:34 - Back When TJ Was Kinda Hating on Hoonigan

44:37 - There’s Always a Bigger Fish

50:03 - How the Hoonigan Zumiez Deal Happened

50:48 - Sponsor: FCP Euro

01:05:23 - How Daily Transmission Happened

01:13:12 - Studying Ken Block’s Playbook

01:15:31 - Formula Drift or NASCAR?

01:17:46 - Getting Back to Just Having Fun in Cars

01:21:14 - Dreams From Magazines to Movies

01:24:38 - Hollywood Gatekeepers and Indie Film

01:29:40 - Trauma, Burnout, and Identity Therapy

01:48:55 - Scaling the Business of TJ Hunt

01:51:59 - Would Hoonigan Survive Today?

01:57:38 - Skills Learned Building Hoonigan

01:59:44 - When I First Met Ken Block, I Wrote This Down

02:03:56 - Sponsors: Vyper Industrial & Wera Tools

02:05:12 - Wheel Pros Renaming - TJ’s Take

02:07:52 - Why YouTube Beat TV

02:11:01 - Just Down the Block from the Berrics

02:16:45 - Is Racing the Next Chapter?

02:23:40 - Competitiveness And Hyperfixation

02:26:33 - Building Hunt & Co and Street Hunter

02:28:42 - Culture Vultures - When Collabs Aren’t the Real Deal

02:42:55 - What’s After YouTube for TJ?

02:59:10 - Would Scotto & TJ… Make a Film Together?

Mike Burroughs is back… and he’s got some gripes! If you didn’t already know him from StanceWorks; or indeed for his legendary F40 and K-swapped 308 projects, you may remember Mike as one of our earliest guests alongside Ferrari expert Victoria Bruno. It seems only right to bring him back on and throw him the mic - he’s got some things to say! (Oh, and stop asking him when the F40 project will be done!). Apart from *cough* that project… Mike has plenty of other fascinating projects, and he even gives us a sneak peek of what’s in the pipeline. Beyond the metal, Scotto and Mike get borderline philosophical on this one, it’s a ripper. Enjoy!

Mentioned in this episode

190E Evo 2 - Episode with Pat

Surprising Dad with a Norton Commando

Keith Black Camaro Article - Stanceworks

The Little Red Racing Car - Book

Ultrace - StanceWorks

Ron & Vin Topic Roulette Episode - Very Vehicular

Victoria Bruno & Mike Episode - Very Vehicular

@StanceWorks

@BrianScotto

@321ActionAction

Partners:

Vyper Industrial

FCP Euro

Heatwave Visual

Wera Tools

KW Suspension

Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts

Music: SlikSound

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction

podcasts@321actionaction.com

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

00:23 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual & KW Suspensions

02:00 - Mike Burroughs Returns

02:41 - Ferrari’s Cease & Desist… that Mike Swore Wouldn’t Happen

03:44 - All Anybody Asks Mike About is the F40 Project

05:06 - What’s Shaking with the K-Swapped 308?

13:40 - Rundown of All the Projects

15:19 - Sneak Peek: Tracking Down a VERY Special Camaro

24:09 - The Reality of Building for YouTube and Burnout

31:12 - Authentic Build Philosophy

41:21 - StanceWorks Origin Story

44:43 - Pivoting to YouTube

49:58 - Could There be a StanceWorks Archive Book?

51:51 - Sponsor: FCP Euro

54:08 - Scotto & Mike: One Fateful Day Under a Bridge

01:01:45 - Family TV Legacy Connection

01:05:17 - Perhaps OnlyFans?

01:06:24 - Is There Ever Going to be Enough Time to Finish all the Projects?

01:11:05 - Audi Deadline And Camaro Plan

01:12:36 - Dream Cars And Thinning Herd

01:25:25 - Format Experiments: Return of the Video Essay?

01:32:22 - Ultrace Impressions

01:37:56 - Why Car Shows Feel Broken

01:39:30 - What Does it take to get Invited to Treffpunks?

01:41:33 - A Date with Riverside Chattanooga

01:48:46 - Sponsors: Vyper Industrial & Wera Tools

01:50:11 - Do You Miss Taking Photos?

01:56:03 - Mk1 Rabbit Love

02:01:28 - Mike’s Gripes: The 911

02:15:22 - Ferrari Luce - Thoughts on EVs?

02:30:18 - What Brings you Joy as a Car Nerd?

The Ballast Boys are Back … again! Who doesn’t love a hang with the boys and quickly becoming regulars on Very Vehicular, Ron Zaras and Vin Anatra are here to play a little Topic Roulette with Scotto. Without giving too much away, the gang dive into the issues facing car culture, reveal some lukewarm takes (his own words!) and as ever, give each other a healthy dose of shit-talk. Enjoy!

Mentioned in this episode

Why British Plugs Are the Best

Car Colors and the Recession

Flock Cameras in Troy, NY

Flock Cameras, Jalopnik

Andy Wilman’s Lucky Pants

@Vin_tra

@Roncar
@AntiLag

@BrianScotto

@321ActionAction

Partners:

Vyper Industrial

FCP Euro

Heatwave Visual

Wera Tools

KW Suspension

Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts

Music: SlikSound

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction

podcasts@321actionaction.com

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

00:37 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual & KW Suspensions

02:17 - Return of the Ballast Boys

04:48 - One Car, One Track

15:53 - Is California Car Culture Dying?

29:08 - Perfect Day as a Car Nerd

38:37 - What Car Sold Today is a Future Classic?

53:06 - Sponsor: FCP Euro

55:33 - Good Tires / Crap Car?

01:01:46 - Does the Manual Transmission Still Matter?

01:22:05 - What Car Do You Wish Your Favourite Automaker Made Today?

01:37:01 - Sponsors: Vyper Industrial & Wera Tools

01:38:18 - Flock Cameras Vs Car Culture

01:47:15 - Are Muscle Cars Still Cool

01:57:48 - Silver Cars, Yes or No?

02:05:39 - Could Top Gear Exist Today?

Joining us this week on Very Vehicular we have Stephan Papadakis! From his earliest beginnings in the SoCal RC hobby scene, to his record-shattering years as a legendary figure of the drag racing world, arriving on the mountain top as race team owner and all-around engineering wizard, we find out: is there anything Steph Papadakis can’t do? Scotto gets the deep backstory on the game-changing FWD drag cars that shattered records (first into the 9s!) and how those cars came to be. It’s a tale stranger than fiction! We find out all about Steph’s move into drifting - again, innovating, taking names and shaking things up. Of course, there’s always time left over to opine on the state of motorsports, youtube, takeovers, and what’s next for Stephan. Enjoy!

@PapadakisRacing

@StephPapadakis

@BrianScotto

@321ActionAction

Partners:

Vyper Industrial

FCP Euro

Heatwave Visual

Wera Tools

KW Suspension

Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts

Music: SlikSound

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction

podcasts@321actionaction.com

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

00:34 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual & KW Suspensions

02:11 - RC Car Origins and the Racing Mindset

07:48 - From RC to Real Cars

14:46 - SoCal Street Racing Era

20:26 - Import Drag Racing Breakthrough

25:09 - First FWD Tube Chassis Civic

29:52 - Wheelie Bars Explained

35:40 - Tech Arms Race and Limits

38:25 - A Whole New Plan - Ready for SEMA?

39:14 - Fortin Brings the Drivetrain Magic

40:33 - Getting into the Low 8s

40:54 - Fast and Furious Boom

44:01 - Hey, Who Killed the Music? When the Scene Faded

47:45 - Sponsors: FCP Euro & Wera Tools

50:01 - Getting the Wandering Eye… for Drift

53:55 - Enter, Tanner Foust

58:46 - Scion TC Controversy & the Letter of the Rules

01:01:24 - A Toyota Racing Developed NASCAR Truck V8?

01:08:57 - Arms Race Team Era

01:16:22 - What Happens When Tech is Allowed to Judge?

01:19:03 - Motorsport - How to Save the Show

01:23:43 - A Plea for Diversity in Racing

01:27:11 - Snack Cart by Vyper Industrial

01:28:36 - Fixing the Drift Show

01:31:43 - Drift Masters vs FD

01:33:44 - Car Culture Health Check

01:35:59 - Tech Boom vs Regulations (and the EPA)

01:41:37 - Takeovers and Youth Scene

01:45:27 - YouTube Success Formula

01:50:43 - Escaping the Creator Treadmill

01:52:49 - What’s Next for Steph?

It’s time for a change up and after exploring several Top 5 lists, we thought it was high time to settle the WORST modding trends of the last decade. Who better to find the definitive ranking than Zack Klapman of The Smoking Tire and returning deviant and partner in mischief Mister Zachary (Zac Mertens). This episode may hold the record for the most censorship beeps ever featured on the show in its entire run to date (and yes.. Producer Nick did cry in legal many times) but to get the full skinny, go check out the Patreon - you never know what you’ll hear over there. For now, time to find out if you are one of the modding elite, or a common style criminal. Only Firing Order has the answers - enjoy!

Mentioned in this episode

Tesla Downgrading Brakes - The Brake Report

The 950 HP Switzer E900 GTR - /TUNED

Zack’s Impressive Notes

@TheRealZackKlapman

@Mister_Zachary

@BrianScotto

@321ActionAction

Partners:

Vyper Industrial

FCP Euro

Heatwave Visual

Wera Tools

KW Suspension

Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts

Music: SlikSound

Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647

https://bio.site/321actionaction

podcasts@321actionaction.com

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

00:30 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual & KW Suspensions

02:08 - Meet the Zacs and the Rules

07:12 - Find the Pre-Show on Patreon

09:07 - Zack K’s List

27:47 - Zac M’s List

47:23 - Sponsors: FCP Euro & Wera Tools

49:47 - Scotto’s List

01:08:56 - Blindspots (from Patreon)

01:19:07 - Picking Final Five

01:27:42 - Snack Break by Vyper Industrial

01:29:31 - Ranking the Worst Mods

01:40:36 - The Worst Five!