The MF Show

On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden head to North Carolina for the show's first episode on the road, sitting down with Joey Logano inside his personal garage to talk about racing, car culture, business, and the lessons learned throughout a career spent at the highest levels of motorsports. Joey reflects on a lifelong obsession with cars that started with Hot Wheels, go kar...

On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Rod Emory, founder of Emory Motorsports and one of the most influential names in the world of Porsche restoration and modification. Widely recognized for defining the modern "Outlaw" Porsche movement, Rod shares how a childhood spent around dirt bikes, racing, and his father's Porsche parts business eventually led to buildi...

On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Bisi Ezerioha, to talk about engineering, innovation, and building cars that challenge conventional thinking. Known for pushing the limits of import performance long before it became mainstream, Bisi breaks down how his background in engineering shaped the way he approaches building power, solving problems, and developing v...

On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Mario Andretti to talk about one of the most influential careers in motorsports history and the mindset that carried him through decades of racing at the highest level. From his early beginnings after immigrating to the United States to becoming one of the few drivers to win across multiple disciplines, Mario reflects on th...

On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Andy Buckworth to talk about the connection between action sports and car culture, and how his background in BMX naturally led him deeper into the automotive world. While Andy built his name in BMX, a lot of his perspective carries directly into how he approaches cars. He talks about getting into vehicles through the same m...

On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Jason Campbell, co-founder of Camburg, and Kyle Jergensen, the driver of the Camburg race program, to talk about what it takes to build and race at a high level in desert racing. Jason and Jerry break down the origins of Camburg and how it grew from a small operation into one of the most respected names in off road performa...

On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Mickey Andrade from Throtl and Round Cat Garage to talk about the evolution from car enthusiast to builder, and ultimately, to running multiple projects within the automotive space. Mickey breaks down how his passion for cars started early and developed through hands-on experience, learning by doing rather than following a...

On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Aaron Kaufman to talk about the path that took him from working in a driveway to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in automotive culture. Best known for his time on Fast N' Loud, Aaron became a household name as the lead fabricator at Gas Monkey Garage, translating ideas into builds that reached a massive audience...

On this episode of the MF Show, we sit down with Chris Ashton, founder of Ruffian Cars, to talk about the unlikely path from video game development to building some of the most distinctive performance driven cars on the road today. Chris shares how a decades-long career in game design at companies like Valve and Turtle Rock Studios working on titles such as Counter-Strike and Left 4 Dead ultimatel...

In this episode of The MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Dennis McCarthy, legendary automotive coordinator and builder whose work has shaped some of the most recognizable cars in film and television history. With decades of experience behind the scenes, Dennis has been responsible for bringing cars to life on screen, often under extreme timelines, tight budgets, and controlled ch...

In this episode of The MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Shawn Davis, lifelong car enthusiast and the voice behind Autotopia LA. Shawn’s passion for cars has always been rooted in how a car feels, communicates, and connects with its driver, long before cameras or content entered the picture. Shawn talks about the cars that shaped his taste, how his perspective evolved over time,...

In this episode of The MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden are joined by Courtney Hansen, television host, automotive enthusiast, author, and longtime advocate for car culture. With a career that spans hosting major automotive television shows, writing, and hands-on involvement in the industry, Courtney brings a perspective that blends media, passion, and real connection to the automotive world....

In this episode of The MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Steve Strope, the master builder behind Pure Vision and one of the most respected craftsmen in the world of custom cars. For more than two decades, Steve has set the benchmark for high-end, detail-driven builds that blend design, engineering, and storytelling into one-off machines that stand out everywhere, from SEMA to the...

In this episode of The MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Nick Isenhouer, driver, builder, fabricator, drifter, rock crawler, and one half of Isenhouer Brothers Racing. Nick’s story is the modern off-road blueprint: a kid from San Diego who grew up staring at photos of his dad’s desert cars, growing up on the internet learning about prerunners, and building his first F-100 in a sm...

On this episode of The MF Show, Jerry Zaiden and Richard Waitas sit down with Blake Wilkey — off-road racer, fabricator, and cofounder of Shreddy. Known for his high-energy personality and creative approach to off-road culture, Blake has built a reputation for pushing limits both behind the wheel and in the shop. Blake talks about his early days in the San Diego off-road scene, how he got into bui...

On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by world-renowned automotive photographer and filmmaker Larry Chen. Over the past two decades, Larry has become one of the most recognizable names in car culture, documenting everything from grassroots builds to international motorsport. His work has helped define the visual identity of modern drifting, time attack, and off-road racing. Larry talks abou...

On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by announcer, host, and all-around car culture ambassador Jarod DeAnda. Known for his unmistakable energy and presence at motorsport and lifestyle events around the world, Jarod has spent the past two decades bringing fans closer to the action. We dive into his journey from a passionate fan in the stands to building a career behind the mic, and how his...

On this episode of The MF Show, we dive in with Chris Forsberg — three-time Formula Drift champion, self-taught drift pioneer, and founder of Forsberg Racing. Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Chris helped spark the northeast drift scene before relocating to Southern California. Since 2004 he’s competed in every round of the Formula Drift series, racking up dozens of wins, over fifty podiums, and...

On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by automotive personality, producer, and co-host of CarCast—Matt D’Andria. From his early days working in media to building one of the most listened-to car podcasts alongside Adam Carolla, Matt has carved out a unique lane in the automotive world. We talk about his journey into podcasting, memorable guests and stories from CarCast, and his own passion f...

On this episode of The MF Show, we sit down with professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ryan Sheckler. Rising to fame as a teen prodigy, Ryan’s life has been lived in the public eye—from winning X Games gold medals to starring in his own MTV reality show. He opens up about his evolution from competition skater to business owner and mentor, and the lessons learned along the way...

On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by one of the most iconic figures in off-road history, Ivan “Ironman” Stewart. With a legendary career spanning stadiums, deserts, and decades, Ivan shares stories from his journey behind the wheel of some of the most famous off-road machines ever built. From winning the Baja 1000 solo to dominating the Mickey Thompson Stadium Series, Ivan helped define...

On this episode of The MF Show, we sit down with Constance Nunes—builder, TV personality, and founder of Cars by Constance. Constance shares how growing up in her father’s garage sparked a lifelong passion for wrenching, and how that passion evolved into a full-blown career in the automotive world. We talk about her early days working behind the scenes in LA shops, the vision behind her signature...

On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by off-road champion, Dakar Rally winner, and third-generation gearhead Casey Currie. From a childhood spent around Currie Enterprises and riding dirt bikes in SoCal, to conquering Dakar with Can-Am and Monster, Casey walks us through his life of nonstop motorsports evolution. We dig into his family legacy, building a career on passion and grit, and the...

In this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by automotive designer and artist Sean Smith. From sweeping floors in his family’s garage to shaping some of the most recognizable custom builds on the road today, Sean shares his journey through the world of hot rods, muscle cars, and beyond. We dive into his time at Art Center, his work with Ringbrothers and SpeedKore, and the stories behind show-stop...

On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by filmmaker, race promoter, and off-road visionary Matt Martelli. As the CEO of Mad Media and the man behind the first Gymkhana’s and The Mint 400, Matt has helped shape modern automotive culture through his unique blend of storytelling, innovation, and pure passion for motorsports. He shares his roots in skateboarding, the origins of the groundbreakin...