Modified Rides Podcast

After over a year or more trying to link up with the man behind Mini Nats, Jason Bell, I was able to force him to sit down while at Biggie Nats and get his story. Not only his role with growing Mini Nats to be the largest minitruck show in the country, to how he get into custom vehicles. Sit back and find out how this ownership of such an iconic show came about. This episode of Modified Rides is p...

When life throws curveballs, you lean in and swing! Ton's of changes happening with life. From a move to Tennessee, to more ability to record episodes in person. Sit back and check out what all I have going on and where things are going. This episode of Modified Rides is powered by Auto Metal Direct — your source for premium restoration parts for classic American muscle cars and trucks. From Camar...

This week I sit down with Donny Klassen from Canada. Donny made a splash when he built his "Avocado C10" for the SEMA 2025 show. It dominated magazines and social media from day one. We talk about how the truck came to be and how he linked up with some top companies. This episode of Modified Rides is powered by Auto Metal Direct — your source for premium restoration parts for classic American musc...

This week's guest, Brandon Lillie, has been around a lot of the same automotive magazine circles I have been involved in. He also handles the marketing for one of my current build partners for my Blazer, Porterbuilt, who handled the suspension I used. Check out his story and some of the cool things he's been involved in.  This episode of Modified Rides is powered by Auto Metal Direct — your source...

I was finally able to sit down and catch up with long time Relaxed Atmosphere member, Juan Trevino. We chatted about life, trucks, car shows and so much more. Sit back and check out his story. This episode of Modified Rides is powered by Auto Metal Direct — your source for premium restoration parts for classic American muscle cars and trucks. From Camaro, Chevelle, and Mopar muscle to classic Chev...

This week I was able to sit down with Tammy Miller from Revolt Auto Paint. She runs and owns one of the newest and fastest growing automotive paint companies. Check out this episode and hear how she created the company, what all she offers and how the company compares to other brands. This episode of Modified Rides is powered by Auto Metal Direct — your source for premium restoration parts for cla...

It was an honor to sit down with Joe Martin from Martin Brothers Customs for this weeks episode. Joe has been a staple in "car tv" for years. Between the biker build off shows, to Iron Resurrection, Joe has been on TV for years, all while becoming one of the top builders in our industry. Check out his story and some of the cool things he has been able to do so far in his career. This episode of Mo...

I finally linked up with Russell McClendon from Home Made Hot Rods, who has made a name for himself in the cusrom vehicle world and more recently, in the social media world. Sit back and check out his journey (pun intended) over the past for years. You can also check him out on Instagram and YouTube under the Home Made Hot Rod pages. This week's episode is brought to you by NV Machine works, known...

I got the opportunity to sit down with one of the mini truck OG's this week, Lance Martz. Lance worked at Minitruckin Magazine as well as other automotive aftermarket companies througout the years and is now back into the scene full force. He is also helping with the new Minitruckin Magazine, so sit back and check out his story and see what he has been up to. This week's episode is brought to you...

I have another return guest on this week to catch up with what has been going on and some of this years big SEMA plans. I have CJ "Skoop" Dunlap from SMG on again and we sat down at Showdown in the Valley to catch up and see what all he has been working on. WIth the addition of his new vending trailer and a couple new trucks in the works, I wanted to get more info on all of that.  Sit back and che...

When the shop that built this years coveted Riddler Award car is a couple hours away, I knew I had to make the trip and sit down with Kevin Riffey and Justin Spradlin and not only discuss how the car became what it is, but some of the other stuff the shops been involved with.  Sit back and check out this weeks episode where I set up my gear inside the shop and chatted. If you enjoy this kind of in...

For this week's episode, I sit down with Emma Suave from Mobsteel and Detroit Steel Wheels. She is the creative director for them and is heavily involved in the custom vehicle world. Sit down and check out her story and what all she's involved with. This week's episode is brought to you by NV Machine works, known for their billet parts for classic GM trucks. Check them out on Instagram at @nv_mach...

I was able to sit down with Kevin Tetz while at the Goodguys Columbus event in the Auto Metal Direct booth and get his story. From rock star to TV personality, Kevin has been in the public eye for decades. Sit back and check out his story. This week's episode is brought to you by NV Machine works, known for their billet parts for classic GM trucks. Check them out on Instagram at @nv_machine_works...

This week's episode is actually a second recording with the guest, Corey Floyd. Due to a technical situation the first time we sat down, I had to redo the episode. Fortunately this time around, everything was plugged in. Corey is one of the top automotive photographers in the country and has proven himself with his talent, so it was a must to sit down with him and check out his story. You can find...

Have you heard the buzz about one our our favorite magazines, Minitruckin Magazine, coming back? Well it is! So i sat down with Damien Davis, who runs the magazine to get all the info. I have had Damien on to discuss his story, but this time it was time to tell our listeners about this big release. Sit back and check out how Damien and his crew are bringing back an iconic magazine! It was recorded...

This week I have two guests at the same time, Justin and Eli Griffin. Brothers who own and run the Twin States Rod Shop and have been turning out some killer builds for a long time. Listen to their story on how they got into business, some of the cool things they have had their hands in and what they are currently working on. Sit back and check out the Twin States Rod Shop story! It was recorded i...

If you've watched any Saturday morning "car TV" over the past couple decades, then you've seen this weeks guest. I was able to sit down with Javier "Shorty" Ponce and discuss his career over the past almost 5 decades. Everything from how he got started, the shops his owned or worked at, his TV show career and how involved he is with kids in tech programs. Sit back and check out his story! It was r...

Chris Stafford at Staffords Garage is quickly becoming one of those guys and shops we should all take notice of. Even though Chris has been tinkering on trucks for years, he recently went "full time" in the shop and is building some of the countries top trucks. Sit back and check out his story and find out some of the things he's had his hands in. Give him a follow on instagram as well: https://ww...

This week is one of the biggest custom car and truck shows on the Gulf Coast, Scrapin the Coast. I sit down with Tony Miller and get some details on the event for a bonus podcast. Check them out online and make plans to stop by the podcast booth if you are here this weekend. This week's episode is brought to you by NV Machine works, known for their billet parts for classic GM trucks. Check them ou...

If you've ever watch any "car TV" on weekend mornings, then there's a chance you know this weeks guest, Lou Santiago. He was a staple on some our favorite car TV shows. Sit back while he tells us his story. This week's episode is brought to you by NV Machine works, known for their billet parts for classic GM trucks. Check them out on Instagram at @nv_machine_works or go to the website, www.nvmachi...

I linked up with Stuart Daigle this week from KIK, Last Resort and other events. So sit back and check out his story, how he got into doing multiple car shows, how he came to be the owner of KIK and some of the cool things he's involved with. You can find more about his brands online at: https://www.instagram.com/kustomzinkklothing/ https://www.instagram.com/lastresortshow/ https://www.instagram.c...

I was able to sit down with Andy from KnKut Drill Bits while at the AMD show and discuss what all they provide to the industry, what sets them apart from competitors and how they got started. Sit back and enjoy! You can check them out at: https://www.instagram.com/knkutdrillbits/     This week's episode is brought to you by NV Machine works, known for their billet parts for classic GM trucks. Chec...

While attending a car show at Auto Metal Direct (AMD), I was able to sit down in person with Jason Mode from New Creations to see what he's been up to. I had him on before (Episode 62) to tell his story, but it was good to get an update from some of the cool things him and his shop have been working on. New Creations has their hands in some of the top builds in our industry. Sit back and check out...

For this week's episode, I sit down with Pat Gibellina, from Mr G's Classics. He is also has a big part in CK Truck Magazine. Sit back and check out his story and see what all he has been involved in.  Check out his instagram pages: https://www.instagram.com/atx_c10/ https://www.instagram.com/mrgsclassics/   The episode was recorded in person at C10's in the City in Atlanta, Georgia. https://www.i...

For this weeks episode, I sat down and chatted remotely with Nick Young from NV Machine Works. If that name sounds familiar, it should. NV Machine Works is one of the podcast sponsors. Being Nick is in Canada, recording remotely was the best option on this. He makes tons of killer billet parts for the classic GM trucks and beyond.  Sit back and check out Nicks story and find out about some of the...