Drifting on Arroyo

Rick, Lano, Miggy
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Childhood friends from Los Angeles decide to make a podcast. Listen as they ramble about growing up in the 80's, 90's, and now life living in their 40's.

  1. 15h ago

    Episode 150 - From Floods And Hurricanes To Heat On The Job

    Send us Fan Mail The world feels like it is doing the most right now, and we start there: floods, mudslides, and the kind of disaster videos that make you stare at the screen and think, “That can’t be real.” From the Pacific Rim of Fire to hurricane forecasts headed toward Southern California, we talk about what extreme weather looks like on the ground, how flash floods actually happen, and why the desert can get hit hard even when your neighborhood seems fine.  Then we bring it back to everyday survival: running jobs in triple-digit heat, trying to keep crews hydrated, and figuring out when you push through versus when you call it. We get into the unglamorous details of work ethic, the small stuff that turns into big frustration, and what it means to lead a young company without burning everyone out.  From there, we rant about the California replacement tire efficiency program, low rolling resistance tires, and why “saving the planet” can sometimes sound like a sales pitch that ends with you paying more at the tire shop. To keep it fun, we pivot into pop culture and nostalgia: Dolly Parton memories, Willie Nelson still touring at 93, what we are watching (yes, Dune), dragons vs dinosaurs rabbit holes, and the snacks we swear used to come with a better red stick.  If you like honest conversation that jumps from serious topics to hilarious everyday complaints without losing the thread, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves a good rant, and leave us a review. What part had you yelling “exactly” at your speakers? Follow us @DriftingOnArroyo TEEPUBLIC Merchandise Store Subscribe at https://driftingonarroyo.buzzsprout.com/share Email us at DriftingOnArroyo@gmail.com Hotline (323) 207-0012 If interested in getting a Tesla please use referral code. https://www.tesla.com/referral/emiliano739087 If interested in getting a Starlink Internet please use referral code. https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-10815015-40898-96&app_source=share Thanks for Listening!

  2. Aug 13

    Episode 149 - Teaching English In China And Coming Home With Wild Lessons

    Send us Fan Mail He went to China to teach English and came back with stories you can’t make up. David “Vampiriti” Navarro joins us to talk about landing a STEAM Academy teaching program, helping students build and present projects in English, and what surprised him most about how much English shows up in Chinese high school materials. We also get real about the teacher mindset, especially in ELD, where the payoff is watching a student go from barely speaking to confidently holding a conversation a year later. Then the travel talk gets specific: Beijing food, restaurant culture, and the honest truth about tackling the Great Wall when your knees are begging for mercy. We swap favorite bites, compare traditional spots to more familiar fusion meals, and share the kind of practical travel advice you only learn the hard way like always carrying wipes and backup toilet paper. From there, we swing back home for LA life and food: neighborhood debates, the lingering effects of local smoke, and a detailed ceviche rundown you can actually use, including fish choice, citrus timing, and a couple of seasoning tips that level it up. We close with World Cup takes on VAR and fairness, plus a plain-English offside explanation that finally clicks. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs the offside rule explained, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Follow us @DriftingOnArroyo TEEPUBLIC Merchandise Store Subscribe at https://driftingonarroyo.buzzsprout.com/share Email us at DriftingOnArroyo@gmail.com Hotline (323) 207-0012 If interested in getting a Tesla please use referral code. https://www.tesla.com/referral/emiliano739087 If interested in getting a Starlink Internet please use referral code. https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-10815015-40898-96&app_source=share Thanks for Listening!

  3. Jul 23

    Episode 148 - World Cup Talk And Real-Life Tangents

    Send us Fan Mail People swear they “watched the game,” but what they really watched was the internet’s opinion of the game. We kick things off by unpacking the World Cup final and the chaos that follows any major soccer match: accusations of favoritism, arguments about yellow cards and dirty play, and the endless Messi vs Ronaldo debate. We’re not pretending to be global soccer analysts, but we are honest about what we see and how fast fan narratives can replace the actual match. From there, it turns into the kind of hang our listeners know well, with big topic swings that still somehow connect. We try calling our friend David while he’s in China, shout out a neighborhood reunion that reminds us where we come from, and trade stories from a Laughlin trip that includes lake coves, floaties, portable compressors, and a side quest into Hoover Dam vs Davis Dam geography. We also talk local news, including the Boyle Heights cold storage fire and why solar panel systems and lithium batteries can make fires harder to fully put out. Then we go deep on modern cars and why so many mechanics are fed up: flat-rate pay, unpaid diagnostic time, warranty work that barely covers labor, and how new vehicle design plus long oil change intervals can feel like a recipe for expensive problems. If you’ve ever wondered whether 10,000-mile oil changes make sense for turbo engines, or why tool-truck debt is a real trap for new techs, you’ll get plenty to think about. We close on food talk, ice cream nostalgia, and a live reaction to the I Play Rocky trailer that has us ready for November. If you enjoy these real conversations and wild detours, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review. What part of the conversation did you want us to go even deeper on? Follow us @DriftingOnArroyo TEEPUBLIC Merchandise Store Subscribe at https://driftingonarroyo.buzzsprout.com/share Email us at DriftingOnArroyo@gmail.com Hotline (323) 207-0012 If interested in getting a Tesla please use referral code. https://www.tesla.com/referral/emiliano739087 If interested in getting a Starlink Internet please use referral code. https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-10815015-40898-96&app_source=share Thanks for Listening!

  4. Jun 25

    Episode 147 - Team Lazy Smoker

    Send us Fan Mail A nickname can tell your whole history if you let it. We open by explaining why Rick is “RK67” and how a high school football number somehow becomes a lifelong tag, then we spiral into the real comedy of adulthood: the day a company rep asks for your email address and you have to say that teenage “unique” handle out loud, letter by letter, with your dignity on the line. From there we catch up on what’s around us right now, from thick LA smoke to the practical annoyances of Juneteenth bank closures that delay deposits and payments. The sports talk heats up fast with World Cup mania, USA and Mexico momentum, rule changes that can cut down on flopping, and the dream scenario everybody wants: a USA vs England matchup landing on July 4. We also debate whether the Olympics in Los Angeles will feel as electric as the World Cup, or if the price and scale make it harder to connect with. Then we go full backyard mode with the Traeger pellet grill deep dive: why “set it and forget it” actually matters, what you still need to watch (ash cleanup, pellet hopper levels, preheat time), and how we time four-hour ribs with a dry rub so the smoke and meat lead the flavor instead of sauce. We even get into pellet wood choices for carne asada, ribs, and poultry, plus where we’re buying meat, freezer and vacuum-seal tips, and a quick reality check on Vegas resort fees and why comps feel different now. If you like real-life talk, sports energy, and practical cooking advice you can use this weekend, you’ll be right at home. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review with your go-to grilling setup. Follow us @DriftingOnArroyo TEEPUBLIC Merchandise Store Subscribe at https://driftingonarroyo.buzzsprout.com/share Email us at DriftingOnArroyo@gmail.com Hotline (323) 207-0012 If interested in getting a Tesla please use referral code. https://www.tesla.com/referral/emiliano739087 If interested in getting a Starlink Internet please use referral code. https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-10815015-40898-96&app_source=share Thanks for Listening!

  5. May 21

    Episode 146 - Work Van Stolen Overnight

    Send us Fan Mail A stolen work van is not just a bad morning, it’s a direct hit to your time, your money, and your ability to earn. We walk through what happens when the cops show up at the door, the van turns up dumped in another city, and the tow yard hands you a bill anyway. Then comes the gut punch: thousands of dollars in tools gone, from power tools and batteries to the small stuff you never think anyone would bother stealing. We also get into the stuff nobody warns you about until you live it: how easy certain work vans are to steal, why security cameras often capture everything except what you need, and how “just get a camera” is not a real plan. We trade ideas that real people can use, like blocking a vehicle in, adding visible deterrents, installing a kill switch, and even using retractable driveway bollards to make a quick getaway harder. On the paperwork side, we talk toll tag fraud and license plate cloning, because those random FastTrak charges from a freeway you have not driven can be more than a glitch. If you’ve ever dealt with DMV runarounds, disputed automated charges, or tried to make an insurance claim for stolen tools, you’ll recognize the frustration fast. We lighten the mood with weekend talk: the insanity of an 80-cent Tommy’s chili cheeseburger line, wildfire map-checks, the LA County Fair food hunt, and some car-project updates as we plan the next steps on an engine build. Subscribe, share this with a friend who drives a work van, and leave a review. What’s your go-to way to protect your tools and your vehicle? Follow us @DriftingOnArroyo TEEPUBLIC Merchandise Store Subscribe at https://driftingonarroyo.buzzsprout.com/share Email us at DriftingOnArroyo@gmail.com Hotline (323) 207-0012 If interested in getting a Tesla please use referral code. https://www.tesla.com/referral/emiliano739087 If interested in getting a Starlink Internet please use referral code. https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-10815015-40898-96&app_source=share Thanks for Listening!

  6. May 14

    Episode 145 - Analog Nostalgia In A Digital World

    Send us Fan Mail Big hats are funny until they turn into a theme: how much of what we love is about the vibe, and how much has to actually work in real life. We kick things off with the debut of the “noggin” hat, then get serious about a very specific piece of nostalgia tech a Bluetooth cassette player with USB-C and aux. The question is simple: can you relive your old tape collection in a modern truck without it becoming a daily headache, and does that scratchy sound still hit the way you remember? From there, we zoom out into why the past looks different now. Old NBA clips, classic movies, and retro video games didn’t “get worse” but modern 4K screens and streaming compression expose every limitation. We talk Blu-ray vs streaming quality, why store TV demos look unreal compared to home setups, and how practical effects like green screen can suddenly look obvious when the image is too clean. Then we hit the modern flip side of “too real”: AI and staged viral videos. We break down the easy tells physics that don’t match, perfect smoke and splatter, missing glass shards, and suspiciously convenient filming. We also get into real money topics: car market markups, why a pro negotiator can save you thousands, fuel prices over $5, and how small business owners think about overhead, labor rates, and staying fair without giving work away. If you enjoy honest shop talk mixed with nostalgia, media literacy, and a few culture detours, tap play, subscribe, and share this with a friend then tell us what piece of old tech you’d bring back if it actually worked today. Follow us @DriftingOnArroyo TEEPUBLIC Merchandise Store Subscribe at https://driftingonarroyo.buzzsprout.com/share Email us at DriftingOnArroyo@gmail.com Hotline (323) 207-0012 If interested in getting a Tesla please use referral code. https://www.tesla.com/referral/emiliano739087 If interested in getting a Starlink Internet please use referral code. https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-10815015-40898-96&app_source=share Thanks for Listening!

  7. Apr 30

    Episode 144 - Cinnamon Nuts And Pop Culture

    Send us Fan Mail HBO locks us out and somehow that turns into a perfect night of stories, recommendations, and nostalgia. We’re snacking on brown sugar cinnamon mixed nuts, laughing at our own chaotic intro, then jumping into a Renaissance fair recap where pirate costumes are mandatory and a Jack Sparrow lookalike is almost too real. From there we do what every friend group does when the TV is on and the scroll won’t stop: we argue about franchises, streaming services, and what’s actually worth your time. We get into Paramount+ browsing, the vibe difference between quick-wrap episodes and slower character-driven writing, and the simple frustration of wanting to finish a show when a login suddenly breaks. The heart of the conversation is the stuff we watched and why it stuck. We talk about Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie as a surprisingly good documentary, how their partnership worked, and the messy business side of Hollywood. Then we run through movie picks like Mercy with its AI judge premise, Send Help with its survival chaos, and News of the World as a Tom Hanks western that might grip you or might not. We end by sliding into comfort TV and classic sitcoms like Three’s Company, plus a big list of throwback shows that still work when you want something lighter or more family-friendly. If you like movie recommendations, streaming talk, and the best kind of pop culture nostalgia, you’ll feel right at home. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs something to watch, and leave us a review telling us your forever comfort show. Follow us @DriftingOnArroyo TEEPUBLIC Merchandise Store Subscribe at https://driftingonarroyo.buzzsprout.com/share Email us at DriftingOnArroyo@gmail.com Hotline (323) 207-0012 If interested in getting a Tesla please use referral code. https://www.tesla.com/referral/emiliano739087 If interested in getting a Starlink Internet please use referral code. https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-10815015-40898-96&app_source=share Thanks for Listening!

  8. Apr 23

    Episode 143 - Pepper Balls And Project Cars

    Send us Fan Mail Your weekend can go from “quick errands” to a full-on life audit fast, and that’s basically our energy here. We start with CCW renewal and the firearm safety certificate questions that always pop up right when you realize something might be expiring. Then we get into the real reason the topic matters: driving for work through downtown and tougher areas, and how you think differently when your tools and your crew are in the van. We talk non-lethal self-defense options like pepper ball pistols, what “non-lethal” really means in practice, and why avoiding life-changing legal trouble is part of the safety plan. From there it turns into classic car reality, not the Instagram version. The Pomona Swap Meet leads us into rising classic truck prices, why untouched projects are getting rarer, and how one unfinished build can kill your motivation for years. We dig into the 342 stroker engine story, smog laws, missing mounts, and the line between smart fabrication and ruining a clean car. If you’re into classic car restoration, project cars, or just the economics of old parts, this section hits hard. We also get practical: van plans like throttle body fuel injection, rewiring, and the safety stuff people avoid until it’s scary, like sloppy steering. Then we shift into modern convenience problems, from OfferUp selling friction to the Amazon returns maze that sent us to USC Village with a giant box. We wrap with Texas travel stories including Buc-ees snacks, the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco, a Dallas Stars game, great barbecue, a solid breakfast spot, and a final debate about why IPAs are too bitter for some of us. If you laughed or learned something, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves cars or road trips, and leave a review. Follow us @DriftingOnArroyo TEEPUBLIC Merchandise Store Subscribe at https://driftingonarroyo.buzzsprout.com/share Email us at DriftingOnArroyo@gmail.com Hotline (323) 207-0012 If interested in getting a Tesla please use referral code. https://www.tesla.com/referral/emiliano739087 If interested in getting a Starlink Internet please use referral code. https://starlink.com/?referral=RC-DF-10815015-40898-96&app_source=share Thanks for Listening!

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Childhood friends from Los Angeles decide to make a podcast. Listen as they ramble about growing up in the 80's, 90's, and now life living in their 40's.

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  • Creator
    Rick, Lano, Miggy
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Drifting on Arroyo
  • Show Website
    Drifting on Arroyo