It's All About the Build with I.B.F.HotRods

I.B.F.HotRods
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Hosted by builder and industry insider Elliot Slack of I.B.F.HotRods, this podcast takes you behind the scenes with legends, rising stars, and creative minds shaping the HotRod, Custom Car, and Classic Car Restoration world. These no-holds-barred conversations reveal the artistry, grit, and business of crafting one-off custom builds and nut and bolt restorations. Tune in for brutally honest insights into the blood, sweat, and gears behind Custom Car Building, Restoration, and the hustle of HotRodding. WARNING: This podcast isn’t for the easily offended. Listener Discretion is Advised

  1. VooDoo Larry | A Life Built in Kustoms

    6D AGO

    VooDoo Larry | A Life Built in Kustoms

    In this episode of It’s All About the Build, Elliot and Melanie sit down with VooDoo Larry for an in-depth, no-filter conversation about a life shaped by kustom culture. From early influences and the pull toward building, to the music, art, and attitude that defined an entire timeline in automotive history, Larry breaks down what it really means to build with intention and stay true to your vision. Almost born in the wrong era, Larry has spent his life carrying the spirit of 1950s kustom culture into the modern day — blending traditional roots with a mindset that refuses to fade. This episode digs into the realities behind the reputation — the choices, the challenges, the pushback, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s an honest look at the mindset required to build not just cars, but a life around creativity, independence, and conviction. If you’re into kustom cars, automotive history, music-driven culture, or the stories behind the people who helped shape the scene, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. BE PART OF THE "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUILD" Podcast Community Group Page. Here you'll find everything behind the scenes, upcoming episode information and all things "It's All About The Build" Podcast Related. 👇👇Click the Link👇👇 ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1786319228172708

    2h 31m
  2. Travis Sylvester of Sylvester's Customs | From Day Job to Full-Time Custom Car Builder

    12/18/2025

    Travis Sylvester of Sylvester's Customs | From Day Job to Full-Time Custom Car Builder

    Custom car builder Travis Sylvester shares how he went from working a full-time job at night builds to running Sylvester’s Customs full time through YouTube, paint, and education. In this episode of It’s All About the Build, I sit down with Travis Sylvester, owner of Sylvester’s Customs in California and host of the Sylvester’s Customs YouTube channel. Travis shares what it was really like working a full-time job while building custom cars at night, slowly growing his skills and audience until he finally quit his day job to pursue custom car building full time. We dive into how YouTube became a powerful tool for showcasing builds, teaching custom paint techniques, and building a loyal community. Travis also talks about why education matters to him and how his hands-on paint classes are helping others learn real-world skills from an active custom shop. This episode is for anyone grinding after hours, thinking about taking the leap, or looking to use content, craftsmanship, and education to build a career in the automotive world. For the Money. For the Glory. For the Fun. And as always—pinky’s out.

    3h 10m
  3. Mikey Brown from Paper to Pavement | Building the Next Hot Wheels Legend

    11/28/2024

    Mikey Brown from Paper to Pavement | Building the Next Hot Wheels Legend

    In the Season 2 premiere of It's All About The Build, we travel Indiana’s backroads to meet Mikey Brown, a visionary builder with a dream of becoming a Hot Wheels Legends Tour Champion. From his home shop, Mikey shares his incredible journey, fueled by passion, creativity, and determination.This episode explores Mikey’s early inspirations, from playing with Hot Wheels and building model cars as a child to drawing motivation from his grandfather. We also discuss his transformative experiences as a two-time WyoTech student and the valuable lessons learned along the way.Before fully chasing his Hot Wheels goal, Mikey launched his YouTube channel, Paper to Pavement. On this platform, he documents every step of his custom builds, turning scrap into stunning hot rods while sharing his creative process. Mikey even made the bold decision to close his upholstery shop to pursue his ultimate dream: crafting unique vehicle transformations, creating his own cinematic experiences, and starring in the movies he envisions.Join us as we dive into Mikey’s story of ambition, craftsmanship, and the drive to bring big dreams to life in the custom car world.As Always, CHEERS!!🎧 Tune in now, subscribe, and follow It's All About The Build!Follow Mikey and His Paper to Pavement on all His Social Media Outlets:https://www.youtube.com/@PaperToPavementhttps://www.instagram.com/mikeybrown1957https://www.papertopavement.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikey.brown.338211

    2h 46m
  4. Kevin Tetz | From Rockstar to Automotive Painting Legend & Paintucation University

    06/10/2024

    Kevin Tetz | From Rockstar to Automotive Painting Legend & Paintucation University

    Kevin Tetz shares his journey from rockstar to automotive painting legend, lessons from decades painting classics, and a behind-the-scenes look at Paintucation University — the ultimate resource for aspiring painters. In this episode of It’s All About the Build, we head south of Nashville to Columbia, Tennessee, home of the infamous Motor Alley, to sit down with Kevin Tetz — one of the most knowledgeable and respected automotive painters in the industry. Kevin shares his incredible journey, from being a rockstar with a blown-out voice to becoming an OG in automotive painting, with decades of experience painting classic cars and trucks. We dive deep into his lessons learned, including what not to do and how to do it right when painting classics. Kevin also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his latest project: Paintucation University, his hands-on curriculum designed to help aspiring painters and seasoned pros level up their skills. Whether you paint, want to paint, or just love classic cars, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and inspiration from a true master of the craft. Grab a drink, strap in, and hear everything Paintucation! For the Money. For the Glory. For the Fun. And as always—pinky’s out.

    2h 22m
  5. Justin Nichols | Nichols Paint & Fab, Custom Cars & Wrench’d

    03/25/2024

    Justin Nichols | Nichols Paint & Fab, Custom Cars & Wrench’d

    Justin Nichols of Nichols Paint & Fab shares the story behind his shop, his hit TV show Wrench’d, and the lessons learned building a custom car empire from the ground up. In this episode of It’s All About the Build, we hit the garage with Justin Nichols of Nichols Paint and Fab, joined by Maegan and Mitch, to uncover the raw, unfiltered story of their shop and custom car empire. From humble beginnings to starring in the hit TV show Wrench’d, Justin shares the lessons, challenges, and triumphs of building a custom car business, as well as the influence of his father that shaped his journey. Go behind the scenes of Nichols Paint & Fab as we dive into metalwork, paint, and the passion behind every build. Hear firsthand about the dedication, creativity, and hustle that turn garages into legends. Whether you’re a builder, a fan of custom cars, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and inspiration. For the Money. For the Glory. For the Fun. And as always—pinky’s out.

    1h 24m
  6. Bryan Devrous | The Journey of Cane Creek Custom

    03/11/2024

    Bryan Devrous | The Journey of Cane Creek Custom

    Get ready to witness the rapid ascent of Cane Creek Custom in this electrifying episode of "It's All About The Build"! Join hosts Elliot and Randy as they embark on a thrilling journey with Bryan Devrous, the driving force behind Cane Creek Custom's swift rise in the Nashville custom car scene. Despite its brief existence, Cane Creek Custom has quickly gained traction in the Nashville area for its unparalleled paint jobs and full builds. Bryan Devrous, the mastermind behind this automotive sensation, shares the secrets behind Cane Creek Custom's swift rise, from its humble beginnings to its current status as a serious company in the industry. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing the boundaries of creativity, Bryan has transformed Cane Creek Custom into a force to be reckoned with. But the fun doesn't stop there! Join Elliot and Bryan as they share hilarious tales from their journey together, from their early days as coworkers to their current roles as mentors to each other in the bustling world of custom car businesses. From laugh-out-loud mishaps to heartwarming moments of camaraderie, their friendship adds an extra layer of excitement to an already exhilarating ride. Subscribe to "It's All About the Build" and join us as we celebrate the unstoppable rise of Cane Creek Custom with Bryan Devrous at the wheel. So buckle up and hold on tight—it's going to be one wild ride! As Always, This One's For You!!! Cheers!!! BECOME PART OF THE DISCUSSION WITH "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUILD" PODCAST COMMUNITY: Join our Private Facebook Group Page and Become Part of the Conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Click Here"⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a Direct Link to The Group Page VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibfhotrods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you think you would be a great guest, know someone that you think would be a great guest or you have a topic you want to hear? We are constantly looking for Topics and Guests to the show. Message us directly to our email: info@ibfhotrods.com OR Click the link below to be directed straight to our Podcast Recommendations Page of our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCAST RECOMMENDATION PAGE⁠⁠⁠

    1h 47m

  7. 03/04/2024

    Episode 18: 2024 Ridler Winner Announced

    This Special Episode is the Announcement of the 2024 Ridler Award Winner. Piggybacking off of the last episode about the 2024 Great 8 Finalists we bring you the winner of the best of the best. Follow along as we bring you some behind the scenes information and our takes on the big reveal. Also, a little drama never hurt anyone!! As always this ones for you, CHEERS!!! BECOME PART OF THE DISCUSSION WITH "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUILD" PODCAST COMMUNITY: Join our Private Facebook Group Page and Become Part of the Conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Click Here"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a Direct Link to The Group Page VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibfhotrods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you think you would be a great guest, know someone that you think would be a great guest or you have a topic you want to hear? We are constantly looking for Topics and Guests to the show. Message us directly to our email: info@ibfhotrods.com OR Click the link below to be directed straight to our Podcast Recommendations Page of our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCAST RECOMMENDATION PAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠

    20 min

  8. 03/02/2024

    Episode 17: Great 8 Finalists 2024 - Ridler Award Finalists

    In this Special Episode we break down our thoughts on the Great 8 Finalists from this year's Detroit Autorama 2024. Follow along with the links below to see the exact pictures we are talking about and see in real time exactly what we are seeing and describing. This Episode is a good one and anyone interested in these finalists will sure see some things that the average joe passes by. Enjoy this special episode and stay tuned to the finally on Monday Morning when we go over the winner!! As Always this ones for you, CHEERS!!! Hagerty Website Link: 2024 Detroit Autorama Ridler Award Great 8 Finalists - Hagerty Media World of Wheels - Autorama Instagram Link: World of Wheels - Autorama (@hotrodshows) • Instagram photos and videos BECOME PART OF THE DISCUSSION WITH "IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BUILD" PODCAST COMMUNITY: Join our Private Facebook Group Page and Become Part of the Conversation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Click Here"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For a Direct Link to The Group Page VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ibfhotrods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you think you would be a great guest, know someone that you think would be a great guest or you have a topic you want to hear? We are constantly looking for Topics and Guests to the show. Message us directly to our email: info@ibfhotrods.com OR Click the link below to be directed straight to our Podcast Recommendations Page of our Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCAST RECOMMENDATION PAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠

    2h 19m
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Hosted by builder and industry insider Elliot Slack of I.B.F.HotRods, this podcast takes you behind the scenes with legends, rising stars, and creative minds shaping the HotRod, Custom Car, and Classic Car Restoration world. These no-holds-barred conversations reveal the artistry, grit, and business of crafting one-off custom builds and nut and bolt restorations. Tune in for brutally honest insights into the blood, sweat, and gears behind Custom Car Building, Restoration, and the hustle of HotRodding. WARNING: This podcast isn’t for the easily offended. Listener Discretion is Advised

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