
Very Vehicular
- Episodes
- 44
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 11, 2026
About the podcast
A conversation about cars, trucks, tugs and other machines of transport that flows like an ADHD fever dream, hosted by Hoonigan co-founder and 321 Action Action director Brian Scotto. Enjoy, it’s gonna be a bizarre ride.
Episodes 44
Gregg Bucell | The State of Drifting, Ways to Grow the Sport and His Picks for Best All-time Wheels
That’s right kids…we are back with another episode! This week Gregg Bucell stops by the garage! Gregg has had an extensive and impressive career in drifting and is currently working for Formula DRIFT as a …
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That’s right kids…we are back with another episode! This week Gregg Bucell stops by the garage! Gregg has had an extensive and impressive career in drifting and is currently working for Formula DRIFT as a commentator, announcer and ambassador. He’s also currently hosting the show Grid Walk and posts trackside content from FD race weekends. He shares about how he discovered drifting and his early days in the sport. He and Scotto talk about the current state of drifting and some ways to help see the sport grow and gain a larger audience in the U.S. They talk about the early days of drifting when it was in its infancy and just beginning. Scotto and Gregg even manage do a deep dive on their favorite aftermarket wheels and what it is that makes the “perfect” wheel. Gregg also shares about a really influential person in his life who meant so much to him and how the loss of that person has inspired him to keep going. The guys also spend some time talking about grief and loss of a close friend and how learning to process those experiences has brought comfort and new perspective. It’s a really great conversation! We hope you enjoy it!
https://www.instagram.com/gregg.bucell/
https://www.instagram.com/racer_network/
https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/
https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/
Partners:
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Wera Tools
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Producer: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/
Editor: Julius Adorsu https://www.instagram.com/adorsu.j/
Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
Vaughn Gittin Jr. on His Extraordinary Career in FD, Off-Road, the Hoonicorn & RTR
That’s right kids…this is happening and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve got Formula DRIFT legend Vaughn Gittin Jr. in the garage for this episode. He stopped by to chat about his 2026 season in FD as both …
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That’s right kids…this is happening and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve got Formula DRIFT legend Vaughn Gittin Jr. in the garage for this episode. He stopped by to chat about his 2026 season in FD as both team boss and driver, and how he balances those roles. He and Scotto talk about the early days of drifting and how Vaughn’s time as a Hoonigan driver really stood out. Vaughn talks about the excitement he has to pursue off-road racing and the exciting direction it’s taken his career. He and Scotto also reminisce about the origins of the Hoonicorn that was built by RTR.. Vaughn shares the latest on what’s happening over at RTR and all the exciting projects they’re involved in with Ford. The guys even spend a little time talking about mental preparedness in high pressure situations and how the right mindset can lead to optimal performance. It’s a great conversation. We hope you enjoy it!
https://www.instagram.com/vaughngittinjr/
https://www.instagram.com/rtrvehicles/
https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/
https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/
Partners:
GTechniq
FCP Euro
Heat Wave Visual
Wera Tools
KW Suspensions
Producer: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/
Editor: Julius Adorsu https://www.instagram.com/adorsu.j/
Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
Ryan Tuerck | His Final Season in Formula DRIFT & His Plans for 2027 (More Rally?)
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 …
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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!
https://www.instagram.com/ryantuerck/
https://www.instagram.com/411.works/
https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/
https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/
Partners:
GTechniq
FCP Euro
Heat Wave Visual
Wera Tools
KW Suspensions
Producer: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/
Editor: Julius Adorsu https://www.instagram.com/adorsu.j/
Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
Scotto, Lia & Lucy Talk the 2026 ARA Season, F1 Academy & Looking Ahead To 2027
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 …
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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!
https://www.instagram.com/liakblock/
https://www.instagram.com/mrslucyjonesblock/
https://www.instagram.com/blockhouseracing/
https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/
https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/
Partners:
GTechniq
FCP Euro
Heat Wave Visual
Wera Tools
KW Suspensions
Producer: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/
Editor: Julius Adorsu https://www.instagram.com/adorsu.j/
Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
Jeff Zwart Talks Filmmaking, Car Culture and All Things Pikes Peak!
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 …
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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!
https://www.instagram.com/zwart/
https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/
https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/
Partners:
GTechniq
FCP Euro
Heat Wave Visual
Wera Tools
KW Suspensions
Producer: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/
Editor: Julius Adorsu https://www.instagram.com/adorsu.j/
Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
Very Vehicular Live! - Scotto Talks Car Culture + BIG News!
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 …
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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!
https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/
https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/
Partners:
FCP Euro
Heat Wave Visual
Wera Tools
KW Suspensions
Gtechniq
Producer/Editor: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/
Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
Ron Zaras on the Coolness of Rally and How to Grow the Sport in the US
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 …
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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!
https://www.instagram.com/roncar/
https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/
https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/
Partners:
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Heat Wave Visual
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Producer/Editor: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/
Additional Media Assets: https://www.instagram.com/roncar/
Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
Jonny Lieberman on Automotive Blog Origins, Performance EV’s and Why Cadillac is Cool
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 …
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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!
https://www.instagram.com/jonnylieberman/
https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/
https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/Partners:
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Heat Wave Visual
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KW SuspensionsProducer/Editor: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/
Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
[email protected]Alex Choi on Viral Stunts, Crazy Police Chases, Being a ‘Stringer’ and Regrets
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 …
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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.Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
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https://bio.site/321actionaction
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?
26:13 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
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
52:07 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions
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…?
Chapters (51)
David Freiburger and Scotto on How Roadkill Happened, Road Trip Therapy & Why Old Cars Just Win
“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 …
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“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.
Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Editor: Julius Adorsu @adorsu.j
Music: SlikSound
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https://bio.site/321actionaction
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
49:02 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions
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
Chapters (37)
Topic Roulette | ACH Drivers vs Takeovers, Top Summer Whips, Flock Gymkhana & More!
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 …
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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!
Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Editor: Julius Adorsu @adorsu.j
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
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
33:50 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
35:20 - Best Summer Whip?
38:03 - Bring A Trailer Market Manipulation
43:31 - Canyons Drivers vs Takeovers - Which is Worse
48:47 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions
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
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45 Days in Jail For Making a Car Video - Was It Worth It? | Blake Wilkey Tells ALL
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 …
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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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https://bio.site/321actionaction
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
59:36 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions
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?
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The First Automotive Influencer? | RJ de Vera's life in Cars from The Fast and the Furious to SEMA
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 …
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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!
Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Editor: Julius Adorsu @adorsu.j
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
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
55:09 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions
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
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Gen X vs Millenial vs Gen Z | Car Culture. Takeovers, EVs, Hypercars & Burble Tune
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 …
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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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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?
01:23:31 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions
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?
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JP Kraemer [JP Performance] & Scotto Discuss Everything! New Longest Pod Record!
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 …
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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?
01:18:38 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspensions
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?
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What are the Most Overhyped Hero Cars? Matt Farah [The Smoking Tire], Vin & Scotto Debate
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 …
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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.
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
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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
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Racing FIVE Cars up America’s Most Brutal Mountain with Betim Berisha and Steven Wetterau
Racing FIVE Cars up America’s Most Brutal Mountain with Betim Berisha and Steven WetterauThis week we’re trying out something brand new: a Very Vehicular Showcase: PIKES PEAK SPECIAL Episode with Betim Berisha …
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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!
Footage from:
Toyo Tires
Will Roegge
Brandon Kado
Schaine McDougall
Hoonigan
Mobil 1
Calvin Salacain
Loni Unser
Brian Scotto
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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
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“You Can’t Fail - Impossible to Fail” - TJ Hunt’s Journey and What’s Next
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 …
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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.
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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?
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Mike Burroughs and Scotto Discuss it all … Except the F40!?
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 …
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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
Surprising Dad with a Norton Commando
Keith Black Camaro Article - Stanceworks
The Little Red Racing Car - Book
Ron & Vin Topic Roulette Episode - Very Vehicular
Victoria Bruno & Mike Episode - Very Vehicular
Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
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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?
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Could Top Gear Even Exist Today? Topic Roulette With The Ballast Boys
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 …
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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
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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?
From RC Cars to Race Team Owner - Stephan Papadakis Reveals Everything
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 …
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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!
Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
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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?
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What are the WORST Car Mod Trends? Scotto, Zack and Zac Debate!
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 …
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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
Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
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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!
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Scotto Answers Your Questions! Q&A Special
This week we’ve got something a little different for you: Scotto is answering your questions! We’ve received so many good questions from all of you that we may have to do a second round at some point. Scotto …
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This week we’ve got something a little different for you: Scotto is answering your questions! We’ve received so many good questions from all of you that we may have to do a second round at some point. Scotto gives some long-awaited updates on a few pressing issues – Cough his car collection cough! Meanwhile, if you’ve got any questions of your own, please post them in the comments and as ever, enjoy!
Mentioned in this episodeExtra Focus: The Quick Start Guide to Adult ADHD - https://amzn.to/4cKngwo
Jon Chase Studios - Dstroyr - https://jonchasestudios.com/
Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
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00:00 - Welcome to Scotto’s Q&A
01:22 - What Is Your One Car Solution?
07:48 - Future Popularity of Different Car Eras?
15:35 - If You Could Rebuild Your First Car, What Would You Do Differently?
19:18 - What Would You Do if You Were the Head of Audi Marketing?
26:34 - What Were Your Gymkhana Inspirations Outside of Automotive?
33:18 - In Hindsight, Would You Have Done Anything Differently in Your Career?
40:08 - How Did You Find Your Creative Voice and Keep it?
47:31 - Thinking of Starting a Brand - Does the Market Need it?
53:29 - How’s Farm Life?
59:11 - How Are You Processing Your ADHD?
01:12:05 - News on Upcoming Projects
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TOP FIVE Sub $15k Track Day Cars You Can Buy Right Now?
Firing Order is BACK for its first outing in season 3 and this week we’ve got Chris Stewart, co-founder of GRIDLIFE and all-round track sensei RonCar, aka Ron Zaras, founder of AntiLag here to join Scotto in …
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Firing Order is BACK for its first outing in season 3 and this week we’ve got Chris Stewart, co-founder of GRIDLIFE and all-round track sensei RonCar, aka Ron Zaras, founder of AntiLag here to join Scotto in debating the Top Five Budget Track Day Cars! Don’t worry, as you’ve come to love and expect: there are tangents-a-plenty and while an objective ranking (clearly, not the work of “three idiots”) may eventually be reached, they take their sweet time battling it out on their way there. Meanwhile, Scotto… well, I think Scotto just wants to found a neo-vintage racing class? Grab your helmets and spare tires, we’re off to the track, baby!
Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:26 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual & Wera Tools
02:30 - Meet Chris Stewart, co-founder of GridLife
11:12 - Rules and Ice Cream Test
16:55 - Chris’s List
33:55 - Ron’s List
45:32 - Two from Each List Advance
52:38 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
54:51 - Scotto’s List
01:16:10 - Blindspots (from Patreon)
01:33:41 - Final Six
01:34:17 - Sponsor: Vyper Industrial Snack Cart
01:35:53 - Number Six Gets Cut
01:49:51 - Ranking the Top Five
02:08:37 - Final Top Five List
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What’s Next for Adam LZ? Scotto Finds Out!
Guess who’s in town for Formula Drift, rolling up in that distinctive orange Murciélago? Why it’s ADAM LZ of course! He found time after a busy media day to swing by the studio to chop it up with Scotto. Hear …
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Guess who’s in town for Formula Drift, rolling up in that distinctive orange Murciélago? Why it’s ADAM LZ of course! He found time after a busy media day to swing by the studio to chop it up with Scotto. Hear the story of how they actually first met, way back in the dawn of the first YouTube Era and find out everything Adam’s been up to since, and even what’s next. Could LZ really be looking to a life beyond YouTube? Sit back as we dive into his crazy schedule and impressive work ethic, there’s more than meets the eye with this YouTuber-Drifter-BMX-Guitar-Content polymath machine! Enjoy.
Partners:
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:52 - Sponsors: Heat Wave Visual, Wera Tools & KW Suspension
03:06 - Rolling Up in an Orange Muciélago
04:03 - When Scotto & Adam First Met - Early YouTube Days
12:54 - Drifting: From Just a Hobby to FD
17:07 - E36 That Was Never Meant to Be
20:27 - Grassroots vs Competition Mindset
24:48 - Favorite FD Events and LZ World Tour
29:39 - Drift Masters vs Formula Drift
34:37 - Making Content That Excites You
36:36 - BMX Origins
39:51 - Mental Focus Rituals
42:16 - Guitar in the Drift Trailer
53:35 - BMX To Drifting Pipeline
54:25 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
55:59 - First Drift Car Journey
59:53 - Grassroots Drift Culture
01:04:00 - Doing Rally Baja?
01:07:49 - Work Boundaries And Metrics
01:10:20 - Escaping the Daily Upload Grind
01:15:52 - How Many Cars Now?
01:16:37 - Forever Cars and Porsche Takes
01:20:28 - Supercars Through a Shitbox Lens
01:38:16 - Building a Shop and Leading Friends
01:42:23 - Hoonigan Scale and Burnout Lessons
01:49:37 - Engine Nerd Talk
01:54:46 - Sponsor: Vyper Industrial Snack Cart
01:56:31 - Drifter Movie - Behind the Scenes
02:02:05 - Separating Business And Talent
02:06:18 - Privacy Drama And Boundaries
02:11:13 - Viral Videos: What Would Get Your Neighbors Talking?
02:16:05 - Choosing Niche Over Mass Appeal
02:19:38 - What is Your North Star?
02:22:23 - Life After YouTube One Day
02:32:32 - Future Projects
02:35:30 - Creative Routines and Music Taste
02:40:33 - Car Audio Nostalgia
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NADS & SCOTTO’s Unfiltered Journey Through Five Decades of Car Culture
For those of you who appreciate our more, shall we say ‘free form’ episodes? This one’s for you! Get ready for ADHD-fuelled tangent after tangent, curve after curve in an extended conversational touge stage …
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For those of you who appreciate our more, shall we say ‘free form’ episodes? This one’s for you! Get ready for ADHD-fuelled tangent after tangent, curve after curve in an extended conversational touge stage that is as thrilling as it is prolific. This time? No-one’s making it out alive! Nads tries his level best to get cancelled, Producer Nick realises he may need a more robust command of criminal law, and Scotto is in a blissful realm of his own, having created another patented Scotto-fied format with “What Did You Bring to a Picnic? - The Podcast!” (coming soon, I both fear and do not doubt). Exhales - ok, you’re just going to have to listen for yourselves… if you dare! Enjoy.
Partners:
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Heatwave Visual
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:24 - Sponsors: KW Suspension & Heat Wave Visual
02:04 - Pull the String in Nads’ Back - and Prepare
05:41 - The Dream Civic that Somehow Actually Got Built
08:35 - Actual Overnight Parts from Japan
11:32 - The Whitest White? (Don’t Cancel Me)
18:26 - Cruising Vs Takeovers
23:12 - Cars And Coffee Origins
24:10 - Sponsors: Vyper Industrial & Wera Tools
32:36 - Magazine Wars
39:48 - Bring Back Hating
42:52 - Ken Block And Gymkhana Origins
49:01 - Gymkhana Grid At X Games
01:02:07 - Rules Were Made to be Broken
01:09:42 - Mini Truck Nostalgia
01:13:07 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
01:14:41 - Is Car Culture Peaking?
01:21:33 - Hot Takes on JDM Icons
01:23:36 - Future of Tuning Culture
01:25:18 - Nads’ Autonomous Cars Apocalypse Theory
01:30:10 - Good Tech vs Bad Tech
01:33:26 - No Seatbelts in Osaka
01:34:48 - Nads’ Dad Invented Valet Parking?
01:53:28 - Drunken RC Car Racing - What Could Possibly…?
01:57:00 - Scotto Crashing Cleetus’ Full-Size RC Car
02:03:09 - Nads to Write the Book of Wheels
02:14:47 - Reps And Authenticity
02:18:06 - Print Nostalgia And Zines
02:23:24 - Future Collab? Video Magazine for YouTube?
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Ken Block’s Impact on Goodwood FoS and His First WRC Test / SCOTTO STORYTIME SPECIAL
This week we’ve got something a little different for you. 4/3 Day, in memory of Ken Block, is around the corner, so Scotto decided to dedicate this solo episode to sharing some personal stories and memories of …
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This week we’ve got something a little different for you. 4/3 Day, in memory of Ken Block, is around the corner, so Scotto decided to dedicate this solo episode to sharing some personal stories and memories of Ken. It’s also a little taster of what’s coming up on 4/3 day itself. In case you hadn’t heard about it yet, there will be a special 4/3 day event on YouTube from Block House Racing HQ, where Scotto and other familiar faces will be hosting a FOUR-AND-A-HALF HOURS fundraising stream-a-thon! 9am PT on Friday, April 3rd - don’t miss it! There will be live action, great stories and a great collection of guests to both celebrate Ken’s memory and to support the fantastic work of 43 Institute. Meanwhile, catch some personal reminiscences here from Scotto to get a little taste of what’s to come, and as ever - enjoy.
Partners:
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Heatwave Visual
Wera Tools
Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
01:32 - Firing Up Old Hard Drives
01:59 - Origin of 43 Stories
03:18 - Ken Really F**king Hated Dressing Up
09:39 - Taking Goodwood By Storm - Those Pesky, Lovable Brits!
12:31 - Thou Shalt Hoon
16:09 - First Hoonigan Stickers
17:25 - Rally GB Hangover Meeting
20:46 - The Goodwood Gymkhana That Never Was
30:16 - Leaving Zero to 60, A Whole New Chapter
31:09 - Hoonigan Takes Shape
39:05 - M Sport First Test
42:45 - Greystoke, Shitterton, Cocking, Twatt & Diss
44:17 - Why WRC Ended
52:03 - Legacy
53:55 - 4/3 Day Stream - Fri Apr 3
55:09 - Channel Plans Ahead
56:56 - New Shows In Development
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Scotto, Nads & Mickey Rank the Most Legendary JDM Tuning Companies! FIRING ORDER 002
FIRING ORDER is back! This time in the hot seats we’ve got two certifiable JDM wizards in the house: Mickey Andrade and Jon Naderi alongside Scotto, to battle it out and establish the definitive list of the TOP …
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FIRING ORDER is back! This time in the hot seats we’ve got two certifiable JDM wizards in the house: Mickey Andrade and Jon Naderi alongside Scotto, to battle it out and establish the definitive list of the TOP 5 JDM Tuning Companies. They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and while we promise we tried to keep this show on the rails and under two hours, clearly we can’t help ourselves, you lucky buggers! Alright then, you rowdy lot, gather round, sit quietly now and bear witness to this exhibition match of pure geekery. It’s a ripper, enjoy!
Partners:
Vyper Industrial
FCP Euro
Heatwave Visual
Wera Tools
Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:27 - Sponsors: Heat Wave & Wera Tools
02:07 - Let Battle Commence!
04:33 - Tangent: NOPI tour backstory
14:43 - Setting The Rules; Just So We Can Break Them
20:21 - Nads’ List
31:09 - Tangent: UK speed run legend
40:36 - Mickey’s List
01:02:42 - Snack Cart - Sponsored by Vyper
01:04:44 - Scotto’s List
01:10:27 - Locking Top Six
01:11:19 - The Blind Spots
01:14:04 - Tangent: Wheels
01:24:21 - Any Last Swap Outs
01:29:03 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
01:31:28 - Cutting One To Leave Five
01:35:20 - Ranking The List
01:44:10 - Tangent: Defining A Real Tuner
02:04:23 - Final Rankings Vote
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Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Early Hoonigan, Art and Design with Jon Chase & Scotto
Another highly-requested guest this week on VERY VEHICULAR, we’re happy to welcome Jon Chase! You probably know him from his Hoonigan days as a designer and the creative force behind much of the merchandise but …
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Another highly-requested guest this week on VERY VEHICULAR, we’re happy to welcome Jon Chase! You probably know him from his Hoonigan days as a designer and the creative force behind much of the merchandise but there are depths to Jon that are revealed in this highly flowing and tangential conversation. If it’s one of those never-ending ADHD fever dreams you seek, you won’t be disappointed – you’ve been warned! It’s a masterpiece of the genre, even by Scotto’s standards. The guys manage to cover everything from seeking tangible offline experiences; to the scourge of AI (particularly choice language is used!) and of course, it would be remiss not to tell some never-heard war stories from the days of Power Tour. I’d say this episode has it all but they barely even got started: we’ll have to bring Jon back for part two! Enjoy.
Partners:
Vyper Industrial
FCP Euro
Heatwave Visual
Wera Tools
Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
00:58 - Sponsors: Vyper Industrial, Heat Wave & Wera Tools
03:17 - Kicking Off With Jon Chase
04:58 - Enjoying Everything In Its Own Season
05:46 - Life After Hoonigan
12:13 - Every Brand Is Trying To Be A Lifestyle Brand
15:54 - The Speed of Information and Trends
20:36 - Happily Offline and Unplugging
23:20 - No To Streaming, Media Ownership
24:01 - F**K AI!
37:08 - Craft and Human Touch
38:39 - Why Your Hobbies All Got Monetized
40:33 - Why Podcasts? Longform Appetites
43:34 - Daily Rituals and Creative Routine
45:22 - Scotto The Chaos Goblin
46:54 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
48:31 - Jon’s Journey, From Selling Industrial Hose to Streetwear
51:26 - Hoonigan: When Suits Began Telling Us What Hoonigan Was
53:23 - Monolith Culture Is Gone
01:01:26 - Early Hoonigan Design Days
01:03:13 - Inspiration Outside Your Lane
01:06:45 - The Origin Of Power Tour. Memories From The Road
01:32:24 - Why 700 HP Isn’t Enough, Why Zac Called Scotto A P***y
01:35:36 - Scotto’s Eventual Show : Does It Run?
01:37:36 - Trying To Solve The Dream Garage Question By Category, Not Car
01:44:43 - Why Everybody Needs A Land Yacht
01:48:37 - ADHD, Object Permanence and Cars
01:51:52 - Scotto’s Hot Rod Era
01:59:35 - Swap Meets and Tear Sheets
02:02:28 - Graffiti Styles Explained
02:03:48 - You Don’t Get To Call Yourself A Creative
02:12:18 - Jon’s Midlife Wake-Up Call
02:14:43 - Ken’s Passing and Scotto’s Farm
02:19:09 - Baby Scotto On MTV? No Way!
02:23:48 - Turnstile and Fugazi
02:29:58 - If You Can’t All Get A Table At A Restaurant? Your Company’s Too Big
02:36:41 - Process Over Product
02:40:11 - Jon’s New Projects: Dstroyr
02:47:19 - Will Jon Join The Re-Hoonigan Reunion?
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FIRING ORDER: Scotto, Vinny & Ron Rank the Top Drivers Cars Made Since 2000!
Scotto’s been threatening it for a good while.. and it’s FINALLY HERE! Presenting the first ever episode of this brand new show: FIRING ORDER! The concept is simple: Scotto and returning friends Vin Anatra and …
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Scotto’s been threatening it for a good while.. and it’s FINALLY HERE! Presenting the first ever episode of this brand new show: FIRING ORDER! The concept is simple: Scotto and returning friends Vin Anatra and Ron Zaras fight it out to make the definitive (definitely not subjective!) list of the Top 5 Driver’s Cars, Post 2000. They’ve each done their homework and brought a list of five cars. However! Only two cars from each list can move forward to the final round. The group has to argue.. I mean – decide! – which cars make the cut and enter the final 6. Finally, the group has to choose together which car gets cut, then the list is ranked to give the definitive Top Five! Stay tuned to the end for the big reveal! Enjoy.
Partners:
Vyper Industrial
FCP Euro
Heatwave Visual
Wera Tools
Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Music: SlikSound
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
https://bio.site/321actionaction
00:00 - Welcome to Firing Order!
00:44 - Sponsors: Heat Wave & Wera Tools
02:24 - How Firing Order Works
06:19 - Some Rules And Restrictions
08:04 - Vin’s List
22:31 - Ron’s List
36:07 - Snack Cart - Sponsored by Vyper
38:14 - Scotto’s List
52:30 - Picking Finalists
59:45 - Blind Spots List
01:09:18 - Sponsor: FCP Euro
01:15:17 - Final List Showdown
01:22:24 - WDM World Domestic Market? Explain!
01:26:48 - Ranking the Top Five
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