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This is a podcast about highlighting and spotlighting the small guys and small gals out there doing those bitchin builds. You know the ones that work so hard on their Projects but yet get over looked by others, well not here and not anymore. We're going to flip the Hot rod interview process out there on it's head. We will throw a big name in here once and a while but for the most part it is us small guys. So if you have that cool Car, Hot Rod , or Truck let us know. If you think that your st ...
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The HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began brings 75 years of journalism and storytelling to the audio waves as hosts Brian Lohnes and John McGann sit down with the automotive aftermarket's latest trendsetters, motorsport mavens, and mechanical wizards on where they've been and where the hobby and sport are headed.
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Thank you guys so much for listening this Truck we shot in 2019 or 2020 for the magazine. We heard that he changed up the whole look of it so we had to see it for ourself. This creation was from Dennis and the whole team over at farm truck racing, and. they do some pretty one of a kind builds. Be sure to check out our newest sponsor of the Podcast,…
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We sat down with Wayne a year ago where we shoot this amazing Ride! He tells us where he got it and his plans for it. Also known as Bruce he is the President of the Piston heads Car Club of Bowie, Tx. Thanks for clicking on this episode folks. If you feel like you want to share your story here on the Podcast get in contact with us, maybe you have y…
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Get ready to listen to a guy that can be you best friend from the time you meet him!!!! You know this Gulf Gas Station we shot at was not only an awesome location but we had 3 guys that picked this same place lol. Mike chose this location first so we went with Mikes ride. *Sit back and take a listen! If you feel like you want to share your story he…
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Thank you guys for picking this episode!! We got to hang out in Terry's man cave which is really an awesome Aircraft Hanger to hold all his toys. You talk about someone with the passion well look no further then right here. Check out this great episode and remember you can be on a Podcast Episode just have the passion and the want to share your sto…
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I only saw this bad ass thing online not in person but I knew once I saw it, that I had to shoot it for the Magazine. My Editor Mr. Daniel James and myself headed on down to the "LUCKENRODS CAR SHOW" back in 2018 and that is where we found it. We had no idea this would be right here at the show, how cool is that? I was much like a kid just drooling…
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Well folks thanks for checking out Jim's episode today. It was a great day and we were so lucky to shoot this amazing ride. The photos came out great and you got to hear his great story right here!! Take listen.... If you feel like you want to share your story here on the Podcast get in contact with us, maybe you have your own Podcast and you want …
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Well, I must say it was a great day for a Magazine shoot, Jeff is inside of Issue # 10 which you can still order a copy of until back copies are sold out. We will soon start making them digital as well. Jeff is a great guy and has a few different cars we have shot over the years. As we were looking for a place for the Photoshoot for that day Jeff f…
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We rolled out to Loaded. Dice Speed Shop here in Texas. That's were Aaron along with his awesome crew built this Truck. He gets into the Build as we talk. Look for a follow up as we go back out to the shop and shoot another creation that is at the shop getting work down. Thank you guys out there that follow along that is great we love you guys. Enj…
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Hey folks Hi there, we were down in Waco Texas. a few weeks back down at the American Legion. They do a cruise down there where you can just go hang out and relax. We ended up meeting Sleepy from the Legion. Dewayne from the 95.5 Radio Station. Sleepy tells us all about the show and how he got his nick name!!!! Take a listen!!!!! If you feel like y…
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Hi guys thanks for coming in to listen you rOCK! This here is another great episode you want to check out!!!!!!!! Tell us what you think my mic at fist was acking up but we are working on that! If you feel like you want to share your story here on the Podcast get in contact with us, maybe you have your own Podcast and you want to come on and we go …
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This is one of the 7 interviews and shoots we did while we were in Waco, Texas. Davids ride just takes you back or transports you back in time dosen't it? David had the Idea, to shoot his ride down at the Dr. Pepper museum. The guy in charge down there was so cool that he let us pull Davids ride right up to the building to get a closer shot. Stay t…
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We got invited to a F100 Truck meet a few years back. It was located over at Comet Fab in Hurst Texas. Tim the owner was a pretty cool kat when we met, it was like you already knew him. We continue to look for the best mics and audio equipment we can find. Thanks guys for listening through it. We might do a re do on the podcast with the new Profess…
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Hey guys!! whats up, were back with another cool Podcast episode here! If you think hey I want to be on an episode then hit us up. We got to hang out with Kirk as we did the shoot for the Magazine and plus he showed us some toys of his. You got to to hear this episode folks.... Be sure you guys get signed up to the Magazine over at: https://www.Bus…
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Thanks for picking Dannys episode! This truck was his grand daddy's farm truck and now it has a new life as this short bed Hot rod. The truck started its life as a long bed but you know when ideas start flowing and the tools start being used a different outcome emerges. Danny told us he tinks his Grand. Dady is lookin down with a big fat grin on hi…
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Hey guys! thanks for picking this one! Rick is one pretty cool guy. We got to hang out with him and his awesome Car and shoot it and get stories on it. We came down to shoot 7 cars in 2 days and we made it happen we were busy but made it happen. You got to hear the story he tells about shorty Joel and Joe it is great! Pull up a seat!!!!!!!!!!!!! If…
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We caught up with Tommy a month ago out at his place here in Texas. This is where Dad and I got the grand tour where he showed us his Gas Station he built. If you feel like you want to share your story here on the Podcast get in contact with us, maybe you have your own Podcast and you want to come on and we go on yours let us know guys. We want to …
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Hey guys were back for another cool episode for ya. Chad Coen from "SQUARE BODY STUFF" on youtube came on the podcast the other night. This guy works on some cool Trucks and they have a pretty cool Truck show coming up!!! He tals all about it!!!!! sit back and listen guys........ If you feel like you want to share your story here on the Podcast get…
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Brad Potter owns and operates "Refined Rat rods", this guy puts out some awesome builds. We had a great interview, it ran over an hour but we did some editing and got it down a bit. Brad let us know behind the meeting of this special car guy wink wink. Enjoy your episode and sit back and get ready for a good one guys!! If you feel like you want to …
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Hey guys!! you just might of seen her out at PRI or SEMA out there or heck even both places with her Dad, who by the way is an all around awesome person Mr. Nelson Gill. It was so great to meet and chat with Nelson and Nora before and at the end of the Podcast. This told me that this father daughter duo is something very special. I think at Nora's …
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Hey!!!!!! guys I'm super excited for you to hear this Episode we wanted to give Keith and J.R. this spot because it meant so much to Dad and me back in 2018 just starting our hot rod magazine for them two guys to take a chance on us and they did. We thank them so very much. Sit back and listen to this great episode folks. Be sure you support them i…
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Hey folks, from the first time I met Mike in Las Vegas at the Counts to a few years ago at the Dallas Autorama, I wanted to try to get mike on the Podcast. Horny Mike has a lot of stuff going on he tells us, find out how he got on the show! what a funny story to listen to with out further adue go listen guys!!!!!!! If you feel like you want to shar…
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Sam called into our studio all the way from the UK. We must of spoke for about 1 hour it was like he is your best friend. Once he called and we started talking it was just like we new one another.. You might have seen sam all over social media this guy is every where. I had made a list of questions to ask him, but we got off topic so many times but…
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann are back at Pomona Speedway for the final day of HOT ROD Power Tour West! Today, the guys sat down with Hot Rod Garage Host, Lucky Costa, to talk about Where It All Began, Overhaulin', his '66 Chevelle, the genesis of Hot Rod Garage, Roadkill, driving himself to jail, steering column failure, the…
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When talking to Ian Rousel from full custom garage we asked him if he knew who we should talk to next on our Podcast and he told us to reach out to Johnny. We are sure glad we did because Johnny is such a true car guy out there and his drawings are made from his strick passion and love of creating. Johnny has a great story and we were so honored to…
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Allen was able to give us some of his time so we could just talk about his show coming up and the Passion he has, he is just supercharged I tell ya! This guy builds them and loves to show them off and hes a great guy on top of it. Be sure you guys check out his show and try an make his show it is going to be huge. Be sure you go support this guy he…
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Pomona, California for Day 3 of HOT ROD Power Tour West 2023! The guys chat with Hollywood Hot Rods Owner, Troy Ladd, about where it all began, the "One-Day Hot Rod", how he built Hollywood Hot Rods, Road Thrash in 2008, his creative process, behind-the-scenes stories from the…
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Last night we got to pick Gregs brain about the Passion the builds and yes of course "JOKER" which he will be racing down a record and we asked him if we get to see it happen and he said that he thought they would film it for their youtube channel. Be sure to check out the episode and remember to check out him on youtube. Thank you for choosing thi…
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Hey folks, thanks for coming along for another episode with us as we find out more about Keith's passion that his family shares and we find out some cool things about the Tv show "The Dukes Of Hazard". Who got hurt sliding across the hood, and we tell you about the doors and a-lot more you might not know. So sit back and hold that phone up close or…
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Irwindale Speedway for HOT ROD Power Tour West to chat with Steve Pazmany of Fully Torqued! Steve tells us where it all began for him, building up his Fully Torqued brand, the world of aftermarket, working with clients, Thermal Club, and what's next!1:09 - Day One of HOT ROD P…
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Last friday we had Brother Jd call into the studio and we shot the bull and just talked about hime and his passion take a listen folks!!! Thank you guys for picking this episode!!! If you feel like you want to share your story here on the Podcast get in contact with us, maybe you have your own Podcast and you want to come on and we go on yours let …
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David Frieburger, Brian Lohnes & John McGann are back from the PRI Show to chat with 2023 FIA Top Fuel World Champion - Ida Zetterstrom! Ida talks about her decision to join the NHRA, her racing history - starting at 8 years old, her history in motorcycle drag racing, how she made the transition from Motorcycles to Top Fuel, process of getting her …
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Hey guys last week we sat down with Ty to see what makes him tick, his vision, his passion and where he got the idea to start a Podcast. We had an issue with the audio on my end but his, audio was so good I wanted to still bring it to you guys. I got a new recording device and I had my volume down to low and it was peaking when I triend to fix it s…
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with former editor of HOT ROD Magazine & Car Craft - Jeff Smith! Known for his decades long tenure as the Editor of both HOT ROD Magazine & Car Craft, Jeff brings us back to where it all began! Jeff tells stories about being hired by Rick Voegelin at Car Craft Magazine in 1979, Pro Street, t…
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We reached out to Ian a few times to try to get him on the podcast well finally couple days ago we were able to connect, we talked about the Podcast and him being a guest on it. If you don't follow Ian you need to go check him out. He gets his creative side from a few of the greats out there. Ian loveswhat he does and we could hear that in his voic…
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From Snowboarding to HOT RODS! NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with Roadster Shop CEO Laurent Potdevin! Laurent's path has taken him from Louis Vuitton, Burton Snowboards, Lululemon, Toms... and now the Roadster Shop! The guys talk to Laurent about Where It All Began, working with Jake Burton, his path to the Roadster Shop…
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Hey!!! gear heads, Hot Rod nuts and C10 Lovers out there all over we have a really cool one this time. Do you know the famous Chris Snowden? Well after this you will. If you heard of Snowden Custom Seats well he is the guy and to tell you the truth I am so happy to call Chris a friend he is good people and makes some comfy bad ass seats out there a…
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First off, I need to tell him thank you for letting us shoot this Classic. I met Mr. Warren at a Car Show in Texas right as we started the magazine, back around 2018. I was walking around the show trying to advertise the Magazine and pass out sample copies as well as sign up cards. As I headed the other direction I approached Mr. Warren who I did n…
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It was a nice warm day here in Texas when we headed out to meet up with Mr Jennings over at his garage, who by the way does some amazing yet awesome builds. This guy is great from the over all build right down to the engine bay everything is so nice neat and tighty. If you ever get the chance to have Mr jennings build you a car I would take him up …
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NHRA's Brian Lohnes and HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with Nelson Racing Engines Founder, Tom Nelson! Tom takes us through the highs and lows of his career, telling never-before-heard stories like putting Twin Turbos in an airboats, and plummeting off 50-foot cliffs in Iceland! The guys talk to Tom about the genesis of Nelson Racing Engines, …
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Hey guys your in for one really cool episode here, Mr. Wilson gave us the 10 cent tour and it was very nice, from inside his house to out in the shop. His shop is what a true car guy should have. The shop is right outside the house so you walk out the kitchen through the door and there it is, YEAH!! WOW!!!! This shop would make a grown man cry tear…
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The legendary Tony Stewart joins hosts Brian Lohnes & David Freiburger on the HOT ROD Pod - LIVE from the 2023 PRI Show in Indianapolis! Tony discusses starting a family with wife Leah Pruett, the decision to take over driving duties for Leah in 2024, making the move to the NHRA, racing in the Indy 500 AND Coca-Cola 600 on the same day (TWICE), why…
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After talking with Steve about his ride you could tell he is one true car guy. This Car is just a sheer beauty, every shot I took was a great shot some times I have only so many photos that come out good but all the different shots and the different angles I took it was like wow! I love each photo. Big shot out to Justin Scott for setting this whol…
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The man we are talking about is the Great Doug Berry from Triple F Automotive who gave us the run down on this Amazing Restoration Business which in fact is located right here in Fort Worth, Texas. We have known Doug over 5 years and you talk a guy that is someone you can just talk to this would be the guy. Be sure you check out their collection th…
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Brian Lohnes, David Freiburger, & John McGann chat with South City Rod & Custom owner, Bill Ganahl! Bill talks about the influence of his father Pat, what winning the Goodguys Trendsetter Award means to him, Saint Christopher, barf bags, tradition vs trend, owning a shop vs being an artist, the road to owning his own shop, how the vision has change…
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Brain Lohnes, David Freiburger & John McGann sit down with 6x NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, Erica Enders! Erica talks about becoming the Winningest Woman in Motorsports with her 47th national event win at Texas Motorplex, her racing history, how driving has evolved over the years, relationship with Bob Glidden, handling the heat, Dodge, the feelin…
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Ben, sure has the passion I got to see that first hand right out there at his place. His an cave is what I need it is just too cool and I felt like a id inside a candy store!!!!! This is one Awesome episode so take a lisyen and see what you think? https://www.instagram.com/skratchsgarage/?hl=en https://www.chipfoose.com/ Don't forget to support our…
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We caught up with Darwin out at his Garage where we saw all his awesome projects. Darwin who loved cars since a small boy told us that it is just a passion he has, and it only grew as he got older. Darwin has a little shop here in his small town for working on and repairing his neighbors cars. I met Darwin back when we were justing getting the Maga…
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Brain Lohnes, David Freiburger & John McGann sit down with 2x Drag Week Champion and Owner of Lutz Race Cars, Jeff Lutz! One of the most well-known faces in the sport of drag racing, Jeff Lutz, brings us back to where it all began! The guys talk to Jeff about where the inspiration for racing began, the early days of Drag Week, his rivalry with Larr…
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This is one nice Camaro and Steve has one cool stoy to tell guys so take a listen!!! https://www.instagram.com/skratchsgarage/?hl=en https://www.chipfoose.com/ Don't forget to support our Youtube Channel and our sponsors and advertisers. (I would like to thank the following people for their generous donation) We couldn't do it with out you. GARY PH…
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