HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began

Hearst Autos LLC / Hot Rod
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The HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began brings 75 years of journalism and storytelling to the audio waves as hosts Brian Lohnes and John McGann sit down with the automotive aftermarket's latest trendsetters, motorsport mavens, and mechanical wizards on where they've been and where the hobby and sport are headed.

  1. Apr 11

    From a $350 Toolbox to a 7-Year Waitlist: How Tim Palazzolo Built GAP Industries

    What started as a leap of faith in a home garage grew into one of the most sought-after muscle car shops, built on craftsmanship, persistence, and the right team. Tim Palazzolo joins the HOT ROD Pod to tell the story of how GAP Industries became a destination for some of the most incredible muscle car builds in the country. Read the full article here ➡️: https://www.hotrod.com/features/tim-palazzolo-gap-industries-custom-car-shop-origin

    52 min

  2. Apr 2

    What Are Car Condos? Inside the Rise of Garage Ultimate’s Car Community

    A lawyer-turned-developer creates a thriving car condo community where enthusiasts store cars, connect, and expand a fast-growing trend.

    52 min

  3. Mar 26

    An Oil Engineer Tells All! The HOT ROD Podcast visits the Shell and Pennzoil Tech Center

    Go inside the Shell & Pennzoil Technology Center as Pennzoil Technical Scientist Sean Nguyen breaks down the real science behind modern motor oil. From advanced chemistry and thermodynamics to cutting‑edge manufacturing techniques, Sean reveals how today’s oils help engines run cleaner, cooler, and longer than ever before. Drag Week racer Alex Taylor joins as guest host, bringing her 200‑mph perspective on pushing lubricants to the limit. If you’ve ever wondered how engine oil is developed—or what makes top‑tier oil essential for high‑performance builds—this episode is a must‑watch.

    57 min

  4. Mar 19

    Troy Trepanier on Building Award-Winning Customs and a 30-Year Career in Hot Rodding

    Custom car legend Troy Trepanier discusses his journey, award-winning builds, and lasting passion for hot rodding on the HOT ROD Pod.

    1h 7m

  5. Mar 17

    Whipple Superchargers: From Farm Truck Roots to Ford Racing Dominance | HOT ROD Pod

    Dustin Whipple shares how Whipple Superchargers evolved from boosting 1988 Chevy farm trucks to becoming the go-to upgrade for 2003-2004 Terminator Cobras and Ford Cobra Jet drag racers. For the full story: https://www.hotrod.com/features/whipple-superchargers-history-2003-cobra-origins

    1h 6m

  6. Mar 17

    Scott Sullivan on Pro Street Style, Street-Driven Customs, and a Lifetime of Hot Rod Building

    Legendary custom car builder Scott Sullivan discusses his roots at the drag strip, his signature wide-tire street machines, and decades of craftsmanship in this episode of the HOT ROD Pod. Read more: https://www.hotrod.com/features/scott-sullivan-pro-street-style-hot-rod-pod-interview

    56 min

  7. 09/21/2024

    Danny Thompson & the Challenger II, the Fastest Piston-Powered Car in the World

    Brian Lohnes & John McGann chat with American race car driver Danny Thompson! Danny talks about the Challenger II, the evolution of the streamliner, the impact of his father Mickey Thompson, bringing the Challenger II back to life, his 450mph Speed Week Record Run, the Ferguson car, and his goal of hitting 500 mph! NEXT, the guys chat with OpenRoad Auto Insurance Chief Revenue Officer Bryan Ballatore all about collector car, specialty vehicle & enthusiast vehicle insurance! 0:09 - About today's guest - Danny Thompson. 1:47 - Challenger II - Where It All Began! 4:06 - Evolution of the car, Streamliners. 6:22 - The impact of his father, Mickey Thompson. 7:47 - Challenger II, designed off of 1-to-1 scale drawing. 9:00 - Bonneville, 1968. 11:09 - Father & son. 12:42 - Bringing the Challenger II back to life. 15:00 - Wagon Wheel steering. 20:03 - Managing the crew. 23:10 - Father's leadership style. 27:30 - Bonneville, 2014. 31:18 - Preparation for a race. 34:04 - 450mph Speed Week Record Run. 38:43 - Cost & pressure. 41:54 - The Ferguson car. 45:03 - Bonneville Hat Club. 46:05 - How to go 500mph. 47:55 - Challenger sold & reclaimed. 53:15 - The last uncorrupted form of motorsports. 56:03 - 500mph piston driven car. 58:03 - Tenacity. 59:35 - OpenRoad Auto Insurance! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 11m

  8. 03/01/2024

    Lucky Costa on Hot Rod Garage, his ’66 Chevelle, Roadkill, & ’67 Chevy C10

    NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann are back at Pomona Speedway for the final day of HOT ROD Power Tour West! Today, the guys sat down with Hot Rod Garage Host, Lucky Costa, to talk about Where It All Began, Overhaulin', his '66 Chevelle, the genesis of Hot Rod Garage, Roadkill, driving himself to jail, steering column failure, the best cars he's ever owned, his HRG Co-Host Alex Taylor, and more! 1:56 - Where It All Began! 5:42 - Self-taught. 8:08 - Early years of the business. 12:48 - Overhaulin'. 20:32 - Evolution of Lucky's '66 Chevelle. 30:51 - Hot Rod inspirations over the years. 32:17 - Genesis of Hot Rod Garage. 36:00 - Working with Tony Angelo. 37:10 - Roadkill / MSD Van. 40:36 - Being a passenger with Tony Angelo. 45:25 - "Did I just drive myself to jail!?" 47:41 - Steering column is out! 49:33 - On return from Del Mar... 51:25 - It's about the journey, not the destination. 53:05 - Lucky's '67 Chevy C10. 58:13 - What's next? 01:00:05 - On his HRG Co-Host Alex Taylor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 2m
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The HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began brings 75 years of journalism and storytelling to the audio waves as hosts Brian Lohnes and John McGann sit down with the automotive aftermarket's latest trendsetters, motorsport mavens, and mechanical wizards on where they've been and where the hobby and sport are headed.

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  • Creator
    Hearst Autos LLC / Hot Rod
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Hearst Communications Inc. All rights reserved.
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    HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began

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