In the Aisles with Derek Bieri

In this episode of In the Aisles presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, host Derek Bieri (Vice Grip Garage) sits down with fabricator, builder, and racer Brad DeBerti. Brad shares his unique journey of growing up homeschooled in his dad's shop, deciding to leave California's soaring cost of living for North Carolina, and training with NASCAR champion Joey Logano. The guys swap wild stories from competi...

In this interview, Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks with Westen Champlin about his "repair" channel on YouTube and the various projects he's in the process of completing. Find out about Westen's favorite hack, his epic road trip across Alaska, and… driving an overheating Humvee without a roof or windshield through Death Valley?

Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks with drag racer and former co-host of Hot Rod Garage, Alex Taylor. Hear Alex tell the story of how she (accidentally) got the rules changed at Drag Week as a 16-year-old, how a Plymouth Savoy she hated became iconic, and the tale of a car that Alex and Derek worked on together at the Hooptie World Championships: a car they call "The Turd Bird". You never know what...

In this episode Derek (Vice Grip Garage) sits down with Tate Morgan an entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the creator of the Gambler 500 and later the Sons of Smokey. Tate encourages folks to not only go on off-road adventures but to also clean up trash along the way, making our world a cleaner place. Derek and Tate tell childhood stories and relive their iconic race in the Vibe 200. St...

Derek from Vice Grip Garage sits down with the legendary David Freiburger, a lifelong automotive guru and an architect of Roadkill. Hear Freiburger detail his transition back to YouTube, the true origin of the "will it run" video formula, and the time he successfully chased five land speed records in just five days at Bonneville. Plus, the duo recounts their grueling 425-mile desert road trip in a...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek chats with influencer, author, plasma cutter and stunt rider, Rae Ripple. Hear all about Rae's upcoming projects, her partnership with Harley Davidson, and how tow truck driving helped her get into making art with a plasma cutter. She also talks about her 1989 F-150, a truck that only broke down in the Family Dollar p...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage has a conversation with Mister Cartoon, Los Angeles-based tattoo, airbrush and graffiti artist. Hear him talk about his favorite vehicle makes and models, growing up around car shows as a kid and how "custom culture" impacted him as an artist. There's even one vehicle in particular that both Dere...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage chats with Wyatt, Christian and Lance Bush, a family with two channels where you might have seen them: RESTORED and Turnin Rust. Hear the tale of rescuing an American Rambler from an engine bay full of hay, the impact of YouTube on their family (and their family's impact on YouTube), and… what su...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek chats with Matt Wetzel of the YouTube channel "Matt's Off Road Recovery". Hear Matt talk about the types of vehicles he and his crew rescue the most, the ideas that inspired Off-Road Games, and the reasons he loves the Chevrolet Corvair. Also, can a project ever really be done?   Follow Matt's Off Road Recovery: ● You...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks with "DirtHead" Dave Chappelle, from the YouTube channel DirtHead Shed. Hear Dave talk about how he found his way into fabrication, why he loves the O'Reilly paint aisle, and how he sabotaged his own vehicle as a teenager so he could land his first pickup. Also, what do yoga and spaghetti noodles have to do with...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage (and his son, Bentley from Little Grip Garage) talk to another father-and-son duo: Kent and Jack from the YouTube channel "Speed Bump Garage". You'll hear about their favorites: favorite cars, car movies, tools, even their favorite aisles at O'Reilly Auto Parts. A '68 Skylark that's been in their...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to painter, instructor, and builder Kevin Tetz. Hear stories about Kevin's rock 'n' roll days, his transition to paint and body work, and how he started with a '49 GMC truck and a can of spray paint. There's also a new segment—the Dorman Mystery Box—and some talk of a singer Derek and Kevin both admire because h...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks to long-time country recording artist Tracy Lawrence. Hear Tracy talk about his favorite stuff to sing (and to listen to), the part he couldn't find anywhere in town until he stopped by an O'Reilly Auto Parts store, and his own venture into podcasting: "Everybody's got a story to tell." You...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to MOPAR journalist, professional wrencher and YouTube host, Steve Dulcich. Hear about Steve's favorite aisle at O'Reilly Auto Parts ("where you go to have fun"), the high-mileage first car his brother tried to talk him out of buying (but he still owns), and the project car he and Derek call Vanishing Paint. In...

In this episode of "In the Aisles", Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks to his better half and CEO of Vice Grip Garage, Jessica Bieri. Together, they travel through the years with stories of Geo Prism drag-racing, various off-road adventures, and the price of a family night at the movie theater. After meeting in sixth grade (at which point Jessica gave Derek a "hard pass"), the rest is history.   Fo...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to "Jack Stand Jimmy"—mechanic, builder, drag racer and burnout connoisseur James Taal. James talks about his first experience as a fourteen-year-old racing his dad's '64 Chevy Nova, his suggestions on how to get into racing if you're not already, and how he would absolutely never drive a Prius—even if it were g...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to Dan from the YouTube channel DD Speed Shop, based in Manitoba, Canada. Dan covers his love for "Tri-Five" Chevies (even using one as a snow plow), the difficulty of getting parts in Manitoba, and a few answers to vehicle-restoration questions from viewers. You'll even get to hear an account of his first-ever...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into in the aisles. In this episode, Derek talks to Jacob from the YouTube channel Puddin's Fab Shop. Hear Jacob discuss his journey from jet engine mechanic to "I wasn't cut out for customer service." He talks about his work on Datsuns, box trucks and Internationals, his dream of owning a '64 Impala Wagon, and his lying under a truck in a flash flood, bench-p...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks with Edwin and Ethan from Grind Hard Plumbing Co, the fabricators of wacky vehicles of all kinds—not the least of which are souped-up Mattel Power Wheels. Hear the guys talk about Subarus they rolled, their pink Barbie Mustang, and an alleged O'Reilly Auto Parts store manager who has volunt...

You never know what—or who—you'll run into In the Aisles. In this episode, Derek from Vice Grip Garage talks to "Canadian Carburetor Dragon" Liv Scaffidi of the YouTube channel GNARLY SPEED SHOP. Liv talks about her love for vintage hot rods, muscle cars and Pontiacs, her plan to someday do a cross-country road trip in her Tempest, and her decision to finally learn fuel injection. Also, can a Burt...

In this installment of "In the Aisles", Derek talks to professional drift racer, stunt driver and former Hot Rod Garage host Tony Angelo of the YouTube channel "Stay Tuned". Hear Tony talk about how he first got interested in drifting (even before it became popular in America), the evolution of "fast" cars in recent decades, and how he came to purchase his first muscle car at the age of fifteen. A...

In this first-ever episode of "In the Aisles", Derek talks with Jared Pink of the YouTube channel "The Questionable Garage". At the time of their conversation, his channel had nearly four hundred thousand subscribers, and continues to grow steadily. Among other topics, Jared answers a few questions from viewers, gives advice on how to prioritize projects and specific steps in the restoration proce...