Clellan John, LLC

West Of Tulsa Show

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West of Tulsa is a weekly show that dives deep into the chronicles of motor & machine. Hosted by Emmy Award winning journalist and car fanatic CJ Ward, each episode uncovers compelling and often never before heard experiences behind some of the world’s most desirable and unique vintage, collectible and modern cars and the people who own them. Recorded at the West of Tulsa Studio in Ventura, CA, the show features weekly guests from all across the world, from collectors, race drivers, tuners, and restorers, to automotive museum directors and car show organizers. They all sit down with CJ and swa...

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Clellan John, LLC

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Leisure

Podcast website

westoftulsa.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2025

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Episodes

“Does Skin Sell? Social Media, Mandates & Middle America” 03.07.2025

To say that this show is risqué is an understatement! Denise Farrar joins the West of Tulsa Team, minus C.J., who's on assignment this week. 🔥 Does Skin Sell? Social Media, Mandates & Middle America | West of Tulsa We’re back from the road—this time touring Beaver, Oklahoma—to unpack some burning questions:  Does showing more skin actually grow your follower base? Trump vs. Newsom: who’s stee...

Hoonigan Hustle: Gary King's Story from Jets to Drifting 21.05.2025

This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Podcast, we sit down with the one and only  @Kinganytime  — a high-octane personality from the world of #Hoonigan , known for his wild energy, unforgettable commentary, and deep roots in motorsports. 🔥 From working on fighter jets to becoming one of the most entertaining faces in automotive media, Gary shares the incredible journey that led him into the world of dr...

CJ Explores Pet Peeves, USS Yorktown and The REAL Ron Burgundy 07.05.2025

On this week's  @WestOfTulsa  Show we talk about everything from our driving #petpeeves to the USS #USSYorktown discovery to exploring the story behind the real #Anchorman , #ronburgundy . Check out our pet peeves and let us know what really pisses you off when you drive. We talk about what researchers just discovered in the sunken hull of the USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier torpedoed by the Jap...

Did We Just Launch a Podcast Disaster? Gabe's First Episode! 23.04.2025

Join us as we dive into Gabe's (  @Hollerdumped  ) first time hosting a podcast on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show. From discussing #jaylenolaw to #tariffs to #Tesla vandalism, this episode is a rollercoaster of entertainment!   0:16 - Intro 2:00 - Talkin Bout CJ 8:09 - The Truth About Willow Springs 13:45 - Vandalism of Cars 23:04 - Trump's Tariffs 31:21 - Jay Leno Law SB712 43:44 - Christina Comes Out O...

Build Your Own Dajiban: Tips for Aspiring Van Enthusiasts 02.04.2025
The Infamous and Secret Lives of Bob Muravez 12.03.2025
The Healing Ride: How Sam Slodowitz Balances Stunts and Alternative Medicine 12.02.2025

This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, horses versus horsepower: Super badass Sam and her stunts. We meet motorcycle stuntwoman Sam Slodowitz. She talks about being an adrenaline junkie and working in holistic medicine. Sam also explains what it's like to be in a male dominated world. And thank you for supporting our mission to preserve these stories. 0:00 - Introduction of Sam Slodowitz 0:40 - CJ...

West of Tulsa: The Epic Return in Season 2! 30.01.2025

Get the scoop on what's new with the second season of  @WestOfTulsa  in 2025! Tune in to find out the latest updates and exciting developments in Tulsa. 0:00 - Introduction 1:20 - Beginning of Season 2 with Christina! 3:10 - Recap of SevenStock 6:00 - Dan's big blunder 9:00 - Where's the next SevenStock? 13:20 - New President and new laws for 2025 18:10 - Laguna Fire near Dan's house 21:20 - Chris...

Setting The Record Straight: The Inch Pincher Story 20.12.2024

You want to hear the truth finally, about the Inch Pincher? The legendary race VW from the 1960's and 70's vanished years ago without a trace. But our guests today on the West of Tulsa Show, Dean Kirsten with Hot VW Magazine and Peter Happen, may have the answers you've been searching for. Thank you for your support and please like, follow and subscribe. :56 - Introduction to Dean Kirsten with Hot...

What's Killing California's Racing Scene RIGHT NOW? 06.11.2024

Why are so many California racetracks closing down? The latest victim is #Irwindalespeedway . It's closing down at the end of 2024 joining a long list of tracks to vanish over the years. Our guest, Jeffrey Wilerth with the Z Club of America and the All Japan Showdown, gives us a history lesson. He used to live at Lime Rock Park and has years of racing experience. We run through a list of now-defun...

Honoring Passionate Car Lovers: Our Heartfelt Stories 23.10.2024

Would you like to honor someone who loved cars, but has passed? It could be a family member, a close friend or maybe someone you never met, but just respected they touch your life by passing on that passion to you. That’s the focus of today’s West of Tulsa Show. Everyone in house has someone they want to talk about and some of these folks you’ve heard about before. We won't be depressing, we want...

Presidential Pathways: Cars that Marked Reagan's Legacy 16.10.2024

Since we are just weeks away from the #presidentialelection , we thought it would be fun to look back at a U.S. President who loved his cars and work vehicles. #RonaldReagan , the 40th President of the United States, loved his 1962 Willys Jeep. He also had a Ford tractor, a #subaru Brat (why he rarely drove it is a great story), a 1985 #Ford Ranger pickup truck and his Secret Service Hummer. We al...

Inside the Women-Led Porsche Revolution 09.10.2024

The #Porsche Posse takes over the  @WestOfTulsa  Studio this week. Brenda Rippee, Martina Kwan, Lara Newton and Dilun Wu talk about everything Porsche. Why did they fall in love with the brand and how their passion is a driving force in their lives. Each lady brings a unique story to this week's show. One is a three time, back to back to back racing champion, two of them work in Hollywood and one...

George Barris: The Automotive Genius Through His Daughters's Eyes 03.10.2024

What do Batman, the Munster's and the Beverly Hillbillies have in common, besides being early TV shows? Our guests this week on the  @WestOfTulsa  show are related to the man himself, legendary automotive customizer, George Barris. All three of those 60's and 70's era hit TV shows included a Barris creation, straight from the genius himself. Joji Barris Paster, George's daughter, and her husband B...

The Rotary Revolution: Inside the Heart of Sevenstock 25.09.2024

We start off this episode of  @WestOfTulsa  with a question. Do you know what a #rotary is? If not, you'll know everything about it by the end of this show. And if you do, you'll learn a bunch of new stuff anyway. Our guest is Berny Herrera one of the pioneers of #SevenStock , the largest rotary car event in the U.S. maybe even the world. Gabe and Berny believe it's the greatest show on the planet...

From Down Under to Global Canvas: The Life of a Pinstriping Pro 18.09.2024

This week on the West of Tulsa Show, we welcome one of the most talented artists/custom automotive painters on the planet, Mat Egan from down under (Yes, Australia!) We ask the most important questions, how do pinstripers get their lines so perfect and do paint customizers do exactly what the client wants or do they take liberties to do what the car wants or needs? Mat describes how he quickly gre...

Unveiling the Legacy: Central Coast Racing's 11 Hot Rod Legends 11.09.2024

We hope you enjoy this special presentation of the West of Tulsa Show. On June 8th, 2024, We invited 11 hot rod legends to join us for a lively panel discussion about the early days of racing before a live audience at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. They talked about how they got into racing and told story after story about the early days of hot rodding. You'll hear stories being told...

Unveiling the Legacy: Central Coast Racing's 11 Hot Rod Legends - Part 2 11.09.2024

We hope you enjoy this special presentation of the West of Tulsa Show. On June 8th, 2024, We invited 11 hot rod legends to join us for a lively panel discussion about the early days of racing before a live audience at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. They talked about how they got into racing and told story after story about the early days of hot rodding. You'll hear stories being told...

Entrepreneurial Lens: How One Man Built A Photography Business from the Ground Up 04.09.2024

Our guest this week on the West of Tulsa Show is Peter Kappen, owner of Visualize Ventura, a fine art studio just down the street from our studio. Peter takes us behind the lens to show us how he takes stunning photos and video of the best and most beautiful automobiles in the world. He describes how he went from UCLA to working for Apple and finally starting his own business. He also explains how...

The History of Corvairs: From Concept to Controversy 28.08.2024

Ralph Nader would be really interested in this week's West of Tulsa Show. We talk about everything Corvair. Vince Petrie and Greg Vargas from the Corsa Club of America join us in studio to talk about Nader's book "Unsafe at Any Speed" and its lasting impacts on one of the most controversial automobiles of all time. They also discuss how the Chevrolet Corvair is the perfect entry car for young enth...

Exploring the Intersection of Cars and Psychology In 2024 21.08.2024

We are going full blown psych this week with guest Blake Brisboi. The youth psychologist with a very nice collection of classic cars talks about why many 'kids' these days don't have the mindset or the social skills to carry on the auto restoration torch. We dive into a topic that is dear to our hearts, the disappearing trade skills from upholstery to body work. Blake has his theories, see if you...

Turbocharged Tales: From Hotrods to Hondas 14.08.2024

This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, the guys from Spearmint Dyno out of Santa Paula, California. Eric Vanoni, Dustin Leon Guerrero and Jojo Maxwell talk about tuning cars from big V8's to Hondas and everything in between. They also explain how the name has a connection to a strip club. We also welcome Jon Urban to the show. Most people know Jon for this purple Honda. We talk about his hot rod ba...

To Protect and Restore: Ex Cop's Hot Rod Shop 07.08.2024

Our guest this week on the @WestOfTulsa Show is Eric Beecher, a former police officer who put down his badge to follow his dream of owning a hot rod shop. Eric has connections to the Indianapolis 500, Chip and Sam Foose and the VW Trends Magazine. Eric talks about how he would never ticket someone for having Fast 'n Furious mods on their car and how he p*ssed off his friends when he got a magazine...

Inside Look: A Ferrari, Celebrities, Murder and Drag Racing 31.07.2024

This week on the  @WestOfTulsa  Show, we discuss one of the best #carstories ever! It involves a gorgeous 1963 #Ferrari 250 GT Lusso originally owned by R&B singer #SamCooke. The second owner was #BeachBoys drummer Dennis Wilson. The car vanished from the public eye for years until Orwin Middleton purchased the car in the 1980's not knowing its colorful past. One clue to its celebrity history...

The Mysterious World of Bumper Sticker Art On Cars (2024) 24.07.2024

Join Christina Jimenez with the  @WestOfTulsa  team as she explores the art of bumper sticker communication! From vintage stickers to car humor, learn how to express yourself with the perfect bumper sticker. We feature 20 bumper stickers that will make you laugh or at least shake your head. Plus, Gabe has some viewer/listener feedback for Dan and C.J. Hope you enjoy this week's show. 0:00 - Introd...

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