Very Vehicular

That’s right kids…this is happening and we couldn’t be more excited!  We’ve got Formula DRIFT legend Vaughn Gittin Jr.  in the garage for this episode.  He stopped by to chat about his 2026 season in FD as both team boss and driver, and how he balances those roles.  He and Scotto talk about the early days of drifting and how Vaughn’s time as a Hoonigan driver really stood out.  Vaughn talks about...

That’s right kids…this is happening!  We’ve got Formula DRIFT legend Ryan Tuerck in the garage for this episode.  He stopped by to chat about his final season in FD and what that’s meant to him as he looks forward.  He and Scotto talk about the early days of drifting and how the passion of the early drivers was so integral in growing the sport into what it’s become today.  They talk about the earl...

That’s right kids…it’s finally happening!  Lia and Lucy Block are in the garage for this week’s episode!  They’re stopping by to talk about the highs and lows of Lia’s amazing 2026 ARA season and what the season taught them as a family and a race team!.  Lia shares about her time in the F1 Academy, how important it was to have that experience and the impact it had on her as a driver.  She also sha...

That’s right kids… the legend Jeff Zwart is in the garage!  Jeff is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker, race car driver, Pikes Peak Hillclimb veteran and all around rad dude!  Jeff has shot major commercial spots for many of the automakers and produced ads that aired during Superbowls.  Scotto and Jeff do a deep dive on driving at Pikes Peak and what it takes to conquer the mountain.  They di...

F#&k it, we're going live!  In this week's episode Scotto shares his thoughts on the state of car culture (and other things) and shares a BIG announcement!  We'll see ya on the stream!  Enjoy the show! https://www.instagram.com/brianscotto/ https://www.instagram.com/321actionaction/ Partners: FCP Euro Heat Wave Visual Wera Tools KW Suspensions Gtechniq Producer/Editor: Troy Roberts https://www...

We’ve got the one and only Ron Zaras in the garage!  Ron has an extensive background in rally racing in many forms.  He’s a driver, has worked on rally race teams, is a huge ambassador of the sport and most importantly, he’s a fan himself.  Scotto and Ron do a deep dive into all things rally racing.  From the early days to how rally racing developed into an international motorsport, to the current...

We’re happy to welcome Jonny Lieberman to the garage for this special episode!  Jonny and Scotto go way back to their early journalism days and talk about how the birth of the automotive blog helped shape the way the auto industry is covered today.  Jonny is a highly acclaimed writer and has worked for many notable publications including Autoblog, Jalopnik and Motor Trend.  He has a truly unique p...

This week we’re happy to welcome Alex Choi, making what he tells us is his ‘real’ podcast début whilst also being the youngest guest we’ve ever had on the show. Despite being a hugely well-known streamer and content creator (you may have come across some of his more notorious escapades online), he’s rarely given interviews, until now. Alex tells Scotto about his journey into being a ‘stringer’ and...

“Don’t get it right; just get it running!” - words we could all stand to live by! This week we welcome David Freiburger , colossus of the automotive world who alongside Scotto, forms a mildly senior (sorry.. ‘Authoritative’ ! ) coalition of men yelling at clouds. Though you may know him best from his adventures with Roadkill alongside Mike Finnegan, David’s roots in the car world go back to magazi...

Back by popular demand, it’s Topic Roulette! Very Vehicular is proud to present returning guests and friends of the pod: Mr Zachary and Vin Anatra to do conversational battle (aka banter and bullsh*t) with Scotto . We know you love ‘em, you’ve asked and we’ve delivered – all the hottest takes in a 94 degree garage with no AC (scandalous working conditions I may add!). Grab a cold one and pull up a...

Whoa, dude! If it isn’t Off-Road Spicoli: the urban legend behind Urban Assault, king of the dirt and crown prince of the waves – Blake Wilkey ! Arriving from his native San Diego with a warm smile and a glint in his eye, you just know this mystical rad-man has wild stories to relate. From his earliest days on the water, to his mechanical upbringing in the dirt, he found his way to mythic status w...

Very Vehicular welcomes RJ de Vera ! Each season we like to bring on a guest from inside the automotive industry whose position and experience helps us better understand the issues facing car culture, and while RJ is more than qualified in that regard, there’s more that he’s done… much more! He was a foundational part of the import scene in the 90s, working as a writer and photographer for Super S...

It’s the Battle of the Generations on Very Vehicular this week, as our three guests debate their views on car culture. Representing Gen X is your host, Scotto . In the tastefully grey (or is it green these days?) Millennial corner, it’s returning friend of the pod, Ron Zaras , and lastly, hoisting the flag for all of Gen Z, we’ve got newcomer Chaz Warren ( @ChazzyDawg ). Chazzy made his name in th...

We’re joined this week by Jean Pierre Kraemer , of JP Performance, undoubtedly the biggest automotive YouTuber in Germany, and one of the most successful creators on the planet. He’s a TV star and celebrity, builder of hundreds of builds from the classic, to the electrified ultramodern and everything in between. Not just content to produce content (ha) he owns and runs no fewer than sixteen busine...

Firing Order is BACK for Season 4 of Very Vehicular , and we’re bringing you an absolute heater of a first episode with veteran motoring journalist and podcaster Matt Farah (The Smoking Tire) as well as Our Cousin Vinny: Vin Anatra . If you’re new around here, the aim of the show is simple: to form a definite ranking (which definitely isn’t just the opinions of whichever three lovable idiots are o...

Racing FIVE Cars up America’s Most Brutal Mountain with Betim Berisha and Steven Wetterau This week we’re trying out something brand new: a Very Vehicular Showcase: PIKES PEAK SPECIAL Episode with Betim Berisha (of BBi Autosport) and Steve Wetterau ! It’s a bit of an experiment but we wanted to take the time to explore a subject in a more involved way, bringing you closer to the action with more f...

For the final episode of season 3, Very Vehicular is delighted to present none other than TJ Hunt ! Rolling up to the studio in a minty white V8 Vantage, with the all-time longest Very Vehicular episode record firmly in his sights, TJ hasn’t come to play, he’s here to win! In a departure from form, Scotto has the mic turned around on him as TJ unleashes his pent-up questions in desperate need of a...

Mike Burroughs is back… and he’s got some gripes! If you didn’t already know him from StanceWorks ; or indeed for his legendary F40 and K-swapped 308 projects, you may remember Mike as one of our earliest guests alongside Ferrari expert Victoria Bruno . It seems only right to bring him back on and throw him the mic - he’s got some things to say! (Oh, and stop asking him when the F40 project will b...

The Ballast Boys are Back … again! Who doesn’t love a hang with the boys and quickly becoming regulars on Very Vehicular, Ron Zaras and Vin Anatra are here to play a little Topic Roulette with Scotto. Without giving too much away, the gang dive into the issues facing car culture, reveal some lukewarm takes (his own words!) and as ever, give each other a healthy dose of shit-talk. Enjoy! Mentioned...

Joining us this week on Very Vehicular we have Stephan Papadakis ! From his earliest beginnings in the SoCal RC hobby scene, to his record-shattering years as a legendary figure of the drag racing world, arriving on the mountain top as race team owner and all-around engineering wizard, we find out: is there anything Steph Papadakis can’t do? Scotto gets the deep backstory on the game-changing FWD...

It’s time for a change up and after exploring several Top 5 lists, we thought it was high time to settle the WORST modding trends of the last decade. Who better to find the definitive ranking than Zack Klapman of The Smoking Tire and returning deviant and partner in mischief Mister Zachary (Zac Mertens). This episode may hold the record for the most censorship beeps ever featured on the show in it...

This week we’ve got something a little different for you: Scotto is answering your questions! We’ve received so many good questions from all of you that we may have to do a second round at some point. Scotto gives some long-awaited updates on a few pressing issues – Cough his car collection cough ! Meanwhile, if you’ve got any questions of your own, please post them in the comments and as ever, en...

Firing Order is BACK for its first outing in season 3 and this week we’ve got Chris Stewart , co-founder of GRIDLIFE and all-round track sensei RonCar , aka Ron Zaras, founder of AntiLag here to join Scotto in debating the Top Five Budget Track Day Cars ! Don’t worry, as you’ve come to love and expect: there are tangents-a-plenty and while an objective ranking (clearly, not the work of “three idio...

Guess who’s in town for Formula Drift, rolling up in that distinctive orange Murciélago? Why it’s ADAM LZ of course! He found time after a busy media day to swing by the studio to chop it up with Scotto. Hear the story of how they actually first met, way back in the dawn of the first YouTube Era and find out everything Adam’s been up to since, and even what’s next. Could LZ really be looking to a...

For those of you who appreciate our more, shall we say ‘free form’ episodes? This one’s for you! Get ready for ADHD-fuelled tangent after tangent,  curve after curve in an extended conversational touge stage that is as thrilling as it is prolific. This time? No-one’s making it out alive! Nads tries his level best to get cancelled, Producer Nick realises he may need a more robust command of crimina...