Very Vehicular

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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Producer/Editor: Troy Roberts https://www.instagram.com/troyjroberts_79/
Music: SlikSound https://www.instagram.com/sliksound_schaine/
Patreon: https://patreon.com/u37266647
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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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@BrianScotto
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
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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?
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…?

“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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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Editor: Julius Adorsu @adorsu.j
Music: SlikSound 

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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
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

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
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Producer: Nick Rutter @nickrutterarts
Editor: Julius Adorsu @adorsu.j
Music: SlikSound 

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https://bio.site/321actionaction
podcasts@321actionaction.com

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