Lonely Drivers Driving Club

Episode 61 - This week we’re joined by Callan – powerlifting coach, national athlete, and all-around good bloke . We dive into his recent competition, training goals, and what it’s really like competing on the big stage in Japan. But it wouldn’t be LDDC without some detours: drifting plans for Japan, Demon Slayer movie hype, workshop banter, energy drink mountains, and even Sam’s fresh haircut. 💈...

Episode 60 -  For the first time ever, we’ve got two guests in the studio at once – and things get out of hand fast. From LS swaps, wet drifting and passenger ride thrills to anime, game nostalgia, sharks in the river, and questionable life advice… nothing is off limits. Expect car talk, big laughs, random tangents, and a few “did they really just say that?” moments.  P.s. Justin and I were sharin...

Episode 58 - This episode, we sit down with Blake—tattoo artist, car guy, and anime fan—for a wide-ranging convo about his journey into the JDM scene, finding creativity in tattooing, and growing up during the rise of anime and gaming culture. From solo travel plans and Japan dreams to nostalgic chats about MySpace and MSN, it's a laid-back but meaningful catch-up with someone who's all...

Episode 57 -    In this episode, it’s just Justin and I back behind the mics for a classic throwback-style catch-up. From new jobs and late-night cruises to D1WA drift re-caps and F1 hot takes (yes, even Justin gives Lewis Hamilton some love), we dive into everything from car culture to personal growth. We also cover anime updates, Saturday night antics, neighbour drama, and the eternal Mac vs PC...

Episode 55 : It’s just Justin and I on the mic this time, and we’re covering everything —from frustrating home garage repairs to wild workshop stories and even a deep dive into the sentimental side of cars. 🚗💨 We recap the latest F1 testing updates , the Perth JDM Central meet , and Infinite Time Attack . Plus, we tackle anime hype with the new Demon Slayer movie, Solo Levelling Season 2  and so...

Episode 54 - This week, we sit down with Michael Joosten, a man who's been in the thick of the drift scene for years. From his first car and nostalgia for Auto Trader magazines to competing on the track and experiencing Ebisu Circuit in Japan, Michael shares what fuels his passion for motorsport. We dive into the evolution of drifting in WA, the realities of building and rebuilding engines, a...

Episode 53  - We are back after a much needed break. Justin and I talk re-cap what we did on the break along with highlighting a few car events such as: ACC Australia Day Event (~22min mark) Motorvation, Targa Rallysprints (~33min mark) We also cover of the joys of detailing, a lot of anime talk and an update on how our training is progressing. Shoutout to George ( Ignite Image ) for sharing some...

Episode 52 -  In this episode Justin and I wrap up our recording for 2024. We kick things off with the sombering truth that Christmas isnt' always a great time of year for everyone. As you grow older - you realise the stress that comes with the end of year. We then re-cap some highlights from 2024, Justin re-caps his Solo Levelling movie experience and we re-cap the 2024 F1 season and some of...

Episode 51 - In this episode we stray a little from car culture and speak to a guest who Justin has known from his younger days, Bruno. Bruno has just come back from a 3 month trip to the US and recounts his experiences being a comic and travelling various states doing stand up gigs. A highlight was Bruno being featured on Kill Tony (Episode 687). Tune in to find out what it was like. We talk abou...

Episode 50 -  Yeow, made it to episode 50. Who would've thought we'd get this far. Justin and I re-cap my first power lifting comp experience, re-capping the recent ACC: Cars in the valley event and we talk about the highs and lows of being a car enthusiast. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: Website: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/ Insta:...

Episode 49 - In this episode we sat down with Chris Greenwood, a close friend of Justin's who has been there for him through thick and thin.  Chris shares his story with us around his journey through life, from running his own business to dealing with crippling anxiety, being diagnosed with bipolar 2 and how it's impacted him.  It's a long episode but well worth the listen.  Enjoyin...

Episode 048 -  In this episode Justin and I sit down with a guest I've recently had the pleasure of meeting, Shane Rodgers (Owner of Technologic Motorsport Engineering). I recently reached out to Shane to get some coaching on my driving after some time away from the track and it helped immensly!  We talk about a whole heap of motorsport related content along with some food recommendations as...

Episode 047 - Justin and I break down a recent string of some really great events in WA. This is a short episode as we just re-cap the events we've been two and our highlights etc from them. On an automotive front, D1WA Round # 5 and the Festival of Speed. And we follow that up with some local power lifting events (Power Mania and the Night of Champions) talk as well. Enjoying the pod? Shoot...

Episode 046 - In this episode we invite an old friend of Trevor's to the podcast - Kiv! We first met during a club event for the WA 86/BRZ Car Club (Similar to Marcus) and hit off a friendship from there. We cover our usual topics of conversation with some added flavour of Kiv's perspective along with some discussions about the Covid experience in 2020 along with Justin and Kiv sharing s...

Episode 45  - We are getting close to 50 episodes.. But here we are, back for another round of our usual content. Starting off on recapping WTAC then moving to our Perth's #7 RWB build (it's a freaking 997 GT3 Cup car!!). I recap my Driver Risk Management track day with the 86/BRZ Club of Western Australia as well. Closing out with some F1, Photography and training updates.  Enjoying the...

After a little hiatus, we are back! Justin and I cover his adventures with Sam and LA Autos to kick off before moving towards some of our more usual topics. We then move the discussion to some more polarising discussions around ADHD, mental illnesses and the realities of ethics & morals etc. All through the lens of our opinion of course. Wrapping up the episode with some power lifting talk and...

Episode 43 - In this episode, Justin and I take a trip down memory lane, sharing our experiences of how the internet & technology have changed over our younger years and the thrill of discovering the Fast & Furious.  We then discuss my recent Collie Test & Tune experience; Justin recaps, taking some photos at D1WA Round 3 at Carco, F1 re-cap and recent news, and then we finish off with...

Episode 42 -  In this episode, Justin and I talk F1 (Hungary), Celebrities and their "unwilling at times" forced mantle of being a role model. We mention D1WA Round 3 and then dive into some of our usual topics. The topic that I wasn't expecting was Justin's dive into ecchi anime, haha. Tune in for a fun but quite random conversation on all the things you've come to expect...

Episode 41 - Our longest episode to date - let us know if you like this format! In this episode, Danny Friend returns as our guest for the week. It's been thirty-odd episodes since he's been on with us, and we had a fair bit to catch up on. Justin and Danny start by bonding over becoming a father, with Danny's second child just being born three days ago (at the time of recording). W...

Episode 040 - In our milestone 40th episode, Justin and I sit down with Callan, Justin's powerlifting coach and a seasoned competitor in the world championship series. We delve into the world of competitive powerlifting, gaining insights into Callan's experiences and transition onto the global stage. Beyond the weights, we explore Callan's personal interests, from his love for anime...

Episode 39 -  In this episode, Justin and I dive into our action-packed experience at D1WA Round 2, capturing the thrills and spills of the drift scene. We also recap the latest F1 race in Spain, sharing our thoughts and highlights from the circuit. But that's not all – this episode takes a few unexpected turns! We kick things off with some impromptu gaming chat and eventually find ourselves...

 In this episode, Justin and I (Trevor) catch up on life and share entertaining stories and valuable insights. Justin recounts a hilarious yet painful incident involving a pug that injured him. We also dive into some exciting car updates from my end, discussing the latest developments and plans. Additionally, we explore the concept of living within your means as I've learnt it's not alwa...

Episode 37— In this exciting episode, we sit down with Shane, a close friend and the mastermind behind a brand-new YouTube channel (Office 2 Outback) dedicated to camping and adventures in Western Australia. Join us as we delve into Shane's passion for camping, 4WDs, and a bit of mental health chat in remembrance of Men's Mental Health Week. P.S. Justin and I are sorting out some logisti...

Episode 035 - Join us for a shorter Episode 35 as Justin and I reunite after my trip to Melbourne. We dive into a range of topics, from the resurgence of COVID to workplace culture and the challenges of middle management. We also discuss the latest developments in Formula 1. Tune in for a candid conversation and some insightful reflections! P.S. We recorded this on the 2nd of May. Unfortunately, A...

Episode 034 -  Join us as we sit down with Paul Webb, the man behind the growing YouTube channel 'Webby On Cars.' We reminisce about our first meeting at a Drive Against Depression Drive Day and delve into our shared passion for automobiles. From discussing our dream 5-car garage to sharing insights into Paul's car reviews, this episode captures why we love cars and the feelings the...