Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop

This week on *Oil & Whiskey*, we’re joined by Roadster Shop’s Kyle Blanas and Jimmy Emiley for the next installment of our behind-the-scenes RS department episodes. Kyle and Jimmy have both spent over a decade at Roadster Shop, starting at the bottom and working their way through chassis production, frame rails, TIG welding, CNC/plasma/laser work, assembly, crating, and eventually into leaders...

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by Gary Ragle of Ragle Design. Gary brings a unique perspective to the custom car world, with a background that started in OEM design at Mitsubishi and Ford before moving full-time into hot rods, customs, and some of the highest-level builds in the industry. In this episode, we get into Gary’s path from concept cars to custom builds, what it’s like desi...

This week on Oil & Whiskey , we’re joined by John Wargo of The Custom Shop. John has been at it since 1988, building everything from wild mini trucks and graphic-heavy show vehicles to muscle cars, SEMA builds, custom paint, and full-blown one-off projects. This one gets into the early days, building cars right out of high school, work ethic, the evolution of the custom car world, SEMA stories...

Its here! The longest runtime, the long awaited & highly requested... Roadster Shop Sales Team on Oil & Whiskey! Phil Smunt, Ervin Cabrales, and Andrew Erichsen join us this week to talk all about customer relations, hanging out at shows, and how a $200 cooler of beer is the best marketing tool there is.

This week on Oil & Whiskey , we’re joined by Dave Hall and Tyler Flaherty of Restore a Muscle Car. We get into the shop, the builds, the business, Trans Ams, muscle cars, and what it takes to keep classic American performance alive at a high level. A lot of great stories in this one from two guys who have been deep in the muscle car world for a long time.

On this episode of Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by part of the RS hot rod fab team: Jon York, Spencer Newman, and Dakota Montour. From the work that goes into high-level builds to the chaos, craftsmanship, and shop stories that come with it. A trip, and a stumble, down sketchy memory lane, the boys recall the early days and how each of them ended up at Roadster Shop.

This week on Oil and Whiskey, we’re joined by Sam Murtaugh, COO of Mecum Auctions. Sam sits down with the guys to talk about his path from detailing cars at Turtle Wax to working with Dana Mecum’s personal collection and eventually helping lead one of the biggest names in collector car auctions. The conversation gets into the evolution of Mecum, what makes the auction world tick, how buyer behavio...

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we sit down with racing legend Tony Stewart. From dirt tracks and Talladega stories to NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, sprint cars, and life after Cup racing—this episode goes everywhere. Tony talks about:The moment he knew NASCAR was changingOld-school racing stories most people have never heardGetting pulled over… multiple timesThe chaos of grassroots racing cultureWhy dir...

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we sit down with Ben VanEperen and Zach Raddatz from No Coast Custom & Rod Shop.

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we sit down with Jasmine Green, better known as @six_four_stout. If you’ve seen her work, you already know. Some of the cleanest metal shaping and fabrication out there right now, all coming out of a shed in Australia. Jasmine walks us through how it all started, from getting into mini trucks with her first Hilux to building her now well-known Toyota Stout. What beg...

OW S5 EP 15 Lost AngelsIn this episode of Oil & Whiskey, we sit down with Aaron Valencia, founder of Lost Angels Career Center, a nonprofit using classic cars and hands-on training to give at-risk youth a real path forward. What started as a passion for cars turned into something much bigger. An opportunity to teach valuable skills, build discipline, and create second chances for kids who need...

Adam Rogash of MPW Performance joins the guys all the way from Australia to talk horsepower, car culture, and what makes the Aussie scene so different from the US. From growing up influenced by American car culture to building one of Australia’s top performance shops, Adam breaks down where the obsession with big power comes from and why the rules (or lack of them) shape how cars get built across...

Trent Lewis of Midwest Metal Works joins the guys to talk about the path from walking out of college mid-exam… to building a full blown hot rod shop from the ground up. Based out of Wisconsin, Trent shares how he got his start in auto body and metal shaping, working through various shops before eventually branching out and starting his own thing. From early fabrication days to building real-world...

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we sit down with Buddy Hale and the crew from Type One Restorations. And it gets WILD. Strap in 😂From starting in a garage doing paint work for material costs to building some of the most talked-about cars in the industry, Buddy shares the path, the risk of walking away from steady work, and what it really takes to bet on yourself. We get into the builds that put T...

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by Chris Stafford of Stafford’s Garage. Chris sits down with the guys to talk about life in the shop, building hot rods at a high level, and what it takes to stay consistent in an industry that’s always evolving. From early beginnings in the Army to where Stafford’s Garage is today, this one’s a solid look into the mindset behind running a custom car sh...

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by Sean Smith of Sean Smith Designs for a conversation that dives into the world of automotive design, custom cars, and the path from OEM design to the custom car industry. Sean shares how he got started working with major manufacturers including Honda, Mazda, and Hyundai, designing everything from motorcycles and concept vehicles to production projects...

This week on Oil & Whiskey, Rodger Lee of Ironworks Speed & Kustom is back for his third time on the show and it’s a solid catch-up on what’s happening in the shop world right now. We talk hot rods, custom cars, shop life, and the stuff nobody sees: managing the work, managing the people, and keeping the business moving while still building at a high level. Rodger shares real-world perspec...

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by Ron Jones and the crew from Ron Jones Garage for a wide-ranging conversation that goes way beyond just the cars. We get into what it really means to build cars as art not transportation. Fabrication vs. CNC. Skill vs. creativity. Can you actually “quantify” craftsmanship? Or is it all part of the secret sauce that makes this industry what it is? The...

We’ve had a lot of great conversations over the years — so we pulled together some of our favorite moments. Oil & Whiskey Greatest Hits | Vol. 1 is a collection of standout clips, memorable stories, and moments that hit a little harder the first time around. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re just finding the show, this is a solid place to jump in.

This week on Oil & Whiskey , Andy Leach and the Cal Automotive Creations crew roll through in person , and they didn’t come alone. Andy’s back in the studio with Matt, Rick , and even Andy’s wife (aka the real chaperone / brains of the operation). We catch up on what they’ve been up to since the last time Andy was on. Including a major Slonaker win , how they took a rare “quiet year” to focus...

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by Landen Manley and Mr. Begin for a conversation about automotive education and what happens when it actually works. Landen is a former student of the automotive program at Tillamook High School and is now working in the industry at JRod & Customs. Mr. Begin is the teacher who helped build the program and guide students toward real opportunities be...

This week on Oil & Whiskey , we’re joined by Donnie Hall and Isaac Gonzales of Streamline Custom Designs for a conversation focused on where it all started. Donnie talks about his time working at Kindig-It Design , the lessons he picked up there, and how those experiences shaped his approach to custom work. Isaac shares his background outside the automotive world, including his success in nucl...

This week on Oil & Whiskey , we sit down with Thomas Dickerson , the winner of the Oil & Whiskey On The Gas Award . The award recognizes individuals who are pushing forward, showing consistency, passion, and effort in what they do. Thomas joins us to talk about his path, the mindset behind staying “on the gas,” and what it means to keep moving forward when no one’s watching. We talk about:...

For the first episode of the new season, we opened up the phones and let listeners and viewers call in to ask questions, talk shop, and be part of the show. And for the first time, Elia, who’s been behind the scenes producing and shaping the Oil & Whiskey Podcast and Roadstershop media for years, steps in to moderate some super fan call-ins. It’s a mix of listener questions, industry talk, and...

And the winners are… In this episode, we’re picking the winners of our first Oil & Whiskey giveaway. Huge thank you to everyone who entered, grabbed merch, and supported the show. We seriously appreciate it more than you know. This one’s just about closing the loop, showing some love back, and saying thanks. More giveaways and fun stuff coming soon. Grab official Oil & Whiskey gear at oila...