The Smoking Section Podcast

On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast, the crew sits down with longtime Indiana drifter Trey Anglemyer to talk about his journey through the grassroots drifting scene and the experiences that helped shape it. Trey shares how growing up around racing and mechanics sparked his passion for cars, leading him from skateboarding and street racing into drifting after witnessing his first profess...

On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast , Codie sits down with Team Smooth Brain drivers Miles and Sam to recap the highs and lows of the latest Drift Indy Grand Prix round at Darana Raceway. The crew breaks down their experiences battling through wet conditions, adapting to the new track layout, and reflecting on qualifying runs and tandem battles. They also dive into the realities of keep...

On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast , recorded live at SMP Drift Event Mayhem, the crew links up with Zane Gardner to talk builds, drifting, and the chaos of Salem Motor Park. Zane breaks down his recently completed VQ-swapped Nissan S13, sharing the story behind the swap after his previous KA setup failed and why the VQ route made the most sense for performance and budget. He gets into...

Carl – Behind the Lens | The Smoking Section On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast, the crew sits down with their own videographer, Carl, to talk about his background, creative journey, and connection to automotive culture. Carl shares how growing up around his dad’s Datsun builds sparked his love for cars, while games like Need for Speed Underground and shows like Top Gear introduced him...

On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast, Cody Mumma and Sam Cornewell are joined by their producer and resident hype man, Nacho, for a laid-back, behind-the-scenes conversation. Nacho shares his story — from growing up in the Philippines and spending years in Dubai to landing in the U.S. and becoming the creative force behind the podcast. He breaks down his approach to photography and video...

On this episode of The Smoking Section , the crew links up with Midwest drifter Josh Estey from Bobby’s Crew, recorded after hours at JemSport in Jackson, Michigan. The conversation dives deep into both the technical and mental side of drifting at a high level. Josh breaks down his roots — from BMX and muscle cars to trading into a clapped RX7 that started his drift journey. From there, the episod...

On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast , hosts Codie and Sam sit down with Justin Johnson to talk drifting, car culture, and the path that led him there. Originally from Western Massachusetts, Justin shares stories from his rebellious upbringing in the 90s, his time riding BMX at a high level, and how injuries pushed him to transition into drifting. What started as a new outlet quickly tur...

On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast, hosts Codie Mumma and Sam Cornewell sit down with Colin “Clli” Supples, a 20-year-old rising drifter out of Fort Wayne, to break down his journey from childhood hobbies to hitting the track. Colin talks about his early pipeline from skateboarding and BMX into car culture, sparked by games like Need for Speed Underground 2 and Tony Hawk’s Underground...

On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast , the crew sits down with Gavin Hilts from Team Smooth Brain to talk about his journey into drifting and the grind of finding consistency behind the wheel. From early days getting into cars to pushing himself at events, Gavin breaks down the importance of seat time, learning from mistakes, and building confidence run after run. The conversation dives...

On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast , the crew sits down with Colton, aka “C Daddy,” from Team Smooth Brain to break down his roots in racing and his rise in drifting. Born into a garage life, Colton grew up around his dad’s motor swaps and spent years racing go-karts and outlaw cage karts before making the jump to drifting. He shares the story behind the “C Daddy” name, how it evolved...

On this episode of The Smoking Section Podcast , the hosts sit down with Seth St. Myers from Team Smooth Brain to talk about his journey through motorsports. Growing up just south of Fort Wayne, Seth spent his early years around dirt track racing before discovering drifting through early YouTube car culture. Starting with a $500 Honda Prelude at just 15 years old, Seth quickly worked his way into...

On this episode of The Smoking Section , we catch up with Isaac Cornewell from Team Smooth Brain — a drift driver and talented painter — to get the inside scoop on his journey. From his first time behind the wheel to mastering controlled chaos on the track, Isaac shares how he balances raw driving style with precision and creativity. We dive into car builds, setup secrets, tire smoke, and the mind...

This week on The Smoking Section , we sit down with Miles Harrelson from Team Smooth Brain and get into what fuels his drive — on and off the track. From how he first got hooked on drifting to building his car into a weapon, Miles breaks down the grind, the setbacks, and the small wins that add up over time. We talk about dialing in setups, finding confidence at full lock, and what it’s like throw...

This week on The Smoking Section , we spark it up with Phil Cupa from TSB and get into the real story behind the smoke. From his first taste of drifting to becoming a staple in the scene, Phil breaks down what it actually takes to stay consistent in a sport that’s equal parts passion and punishment. We talk about the grind behind the builds, late nights in the garage, blown motors, clutch kicks, a...

A laid-back motorsports podcast built around drifting, car culture, and real garage talk. The crew kicks back and dives into builds, track stories, wins, losses, and the lifestyle that comes with living sideways. It’s raw, unfiltered conversation from people who actually live it — from late-night wrench sessions to full send competition days. Less polish, more tire smoke. Hosts: https://www.instag...