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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.
Unknown Host hosts HOT ROD Pod: Where It All Began, a leisure show with 20 episodes published.
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
A lawyer-turned-developer creates a thriving car condo community where enthusiasts store cars, connect, and expand a fast-growing trend.
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
Custom car legend Troy Trepanier discusses his journey, award-winning builds, and lasting passion for hot rodding on the 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.h
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.c
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 ba
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 Be
NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Pomona, California for Day 3 of HOT ROD Power Tour West 2023! The guys chat with Hollywood Hot Rods Owner, Troy Ladd, about where it all began, the
NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann take the podcast to Irwindale Speedway for HOT ROD Power Tour West to chat with Steve Pazmany of Fully Torqued! Steve tells us where it all began for him, building up
David Frieburger, Brian Lohnes & John McGann are back from the PRI Show to chat with 2023 FIA Top Fuel World Champion - Ida Zetterstrom! Ida talks about her decision to join the NHRA, her racing history - starting at 8 y
NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with former editor of HOT ROD Magazine & Car Craft - Jeff Smith! Known for his decades long tenure as the Editor of both HOT ROD Magazine & Car Craft, Jeff brings
From Snowboarding to HOT RODS! NHRA's Brian Lohnes & HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with Roadster Shop CEO Laurent Potdevin! Laurent's path has taken him from Louis Vuitton, Burton Snowboards, Lululemon, Toms... and
NHRA's Brian Lohnes and HOT ROD Magazine's John McGann chat with Nelson Racing Engines Founder, Tom Nelson! Tom takes us through the highs and lows of his career, telling never-before-heard stories like putting Twin Turb
The legendary Tony Stewart joins hosts Brian Lohnes & David Freiburger on the HOT ROD Pod - LIVE from the 2023 PRI Show in Indianapolis! Tony discusses starting a family with wife Leah Pruett, the decision to take over d
Brian Lohnes, David Freiburger, & John McGann chat with South City Rod & Custom owner, Bill Ganahl! Bill talks about the influence of his father Pat, what winning the Goodguys Trendsetter Award means to him, Saint Christ
Brain Lohnes, David Freiburger & John McGann sit down with 6x NHRA Pro Stock World Champion, Erica Enders! Erica talks about becoming the Winningest Woman in Motorsports with her 47th national event win at Texas Motorple
Brain Lohnes, David Freiburger & John McGann sit down with 2x Drag Week Champion and Owner of Lutz Race Cars, Jeff Lutz! One of the most well-known faces in the sport of drag racing, Jeff Lutz, brings us back to where it
Brian Lohnes, David Freiberger & John McGann chat with the co-founders of Ringbrothers - Jim & Mike Ring! Ringbrothers tell stories from their early days, discuss the keys to their successful partnership, their process o
LAUNCHING DECEMBER 15. Welcome to the HOT ROD POD: Where It All Began! Join Brian Lohnes as he talks to the biggest engine builders, drag racers, competitors, and hot rod builders in the business - the movers and shakers
Alex Taylor
Global Head of Emerging Technologies · Federation of International Polo
1 appearance on this show
Scott Sullivan
Discipleship Catalyst · Georgia Baptist Mission Board
1 appearance on this show
Danny Thompson
director of technology · This Dot Labs
1 appearance on this show
Jeff Smith
head of product for meetings, spaces, and workplace AI · Boulter Industrial Contractors
1 appearance on this show
Cleetus McFarland
1 appearance on this show
Tom Nelson
author of The Flourishing Pastor · Nelson Container Corporation
1 appearance on this show
Tony Stewart
author, filmmaker, technologist, memoirist
1 appearance on this show
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