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Bangshift's Chad Reynolds, LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant
May 4, 2026
53m 35s
Pinstriper Jeff Styles, Evel Knievel Van Build, Custom Paintwork
Apr 20, 2026
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Robbie Azevedo, Rods N Mods, High School Hot Rods, EV F100
Apr 6, 2026
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Cotati Speed Shop, Zane Cullen, Hot Rod History, Racing History
Mar 23, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/4/26 | Bangshift's Chad Reynolds, LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant✨ | drag racingBuick muscle cars+3 | Chad ReynoldsJefferson Bryant | BangshiftAuto Revolution+1 | Grand National Roadster Show | drag racingBuick+3 | ARP | 53m 35s | |
| 4/20/26 | Pinstriper Jeff Styles, Evel Knievel Van Build, Custom Paintwork | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPCustom pinstripes and weekend Evel Knievel Jeff ‘Styles’ Overman joins Jeff and Marcel to share custom paint techniques and stories with the legends including Tom Kelly and Pete Santini. Styles also shares his latest built, a full custom Evel Knievel themed van complete with glow in the dark paintwork.See more from Styles’ pin striping at www.socalpinstriper.com and at @socalpinstriperVisit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com/.Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/For more automotive podcasts, videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com/ | — | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Robbie Azevedo, Rods N Mods, High School Hot Rods, EV F100 | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPCustom truck and hot rod builder Robbie Azevedo joins Jeff to share his journey from a young builder taking home SEMA and GNRS awards fresh out of high school, to being one of the youngest builders honored by the Sacramento Autorama and now building custom F100s and muscle cars in Utah.See more from Rods N Mods at @rodsnmods and from Robbie Azevedo at @robbie.azevedo.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com/.Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/For more automotive podcasts, videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com/ | — | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | Cotati Speed Shop, Zane Cullen, Hot Rod History, Racing History | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPCam sits down with long time hot rod and custom car builder Zane Cullen of Cotati Speed Shop to discuss racing and hot rodding history as well as new builds.See more from Cotati Speed Shop at @cotatispeedshop.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com/.Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/For more automotive podcasts, videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com/ | — | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | Tim Strange, Kustoms, BMX, Pro Street History, Podcasting | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPTim Strange shares his story of crafting his first custom, a 1954 Chevy and being inspired not only by hot rod kustom builders but pro street pioneers. Now, Tim and his wife Carrie not only head a BMX team but produce their own podcast capturing stories of legends in the industry.See more from Strange Motion and Tim himself @rodbuilder and https://www.strangemotion.com/. Checkout the Strange Motion Way podcast as well.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com/.Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/For more automotive podcasts, videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com/ | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Type 1 Restorations, Slonaker Winning VW Karma Ghia, GNRS | Jeff Smith sits down with Type One Restorations owner/builder Buddy Hale and Dennis, owner of the 2026 Slonaker Award winning VW Karma Ghia, dubbed Karma.See more from Type One Restorations @typeonerestorations and https://www.t1resto.com/.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com/.Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/For more automotive podcasts, videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com/ | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Three Amigos at the Grand National Roadster Show, Petersen Photo Archives | The Car Guys kick things off at the Grand National Roadster Show with some updates on Jeff’s new garage shop, Steve’s latest hot rod in a box project and Cam shares B-Roll photos from iconic Petersen magazine shoots including Mickey Thompson on the lake bed.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/For more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | Veazie Bros Fab, Hot Rod Legacies, So Cal Speed Shop History | Steve Strope stops by the Veazie Bros Fabrication in Pomona before hitting the Grand National Roadster Show. The brothers, Evan and Justin Veazie grew up around hot rodding royalty and are continuing So Cal Speed Shop’s legacy and adding their own flair to the custom truck and hot rod scene.See more from the Veazie Bros Fabrication at @veaziebrosfab.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | Mick's Paint, AMBR Winning Custom Painter, So Cal Speed Shop History | In preparation for the Grand National Roadster Show, Steve heads to Mick’s Paint to talk with Mick Jenkins. The legendary, AMBR winning custom painter shares what it takes to get high end roadsters, muscle cars and classics ready for the shows and the history of So Cal Speed shop’s paintwork.See more of Mick’s Paint at www.mickspaint.com and @mickspaint.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | Best of 2025, Highlights from Petersen Auto Museum, Drag Racing and GNRS | We take a look back at some of the best moments and Car Guy stories from the year including NHRA drag racer Fast Jack Beckman, drag racing legend Paul Rossi, famed builders Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods, Rick Dobbertin and Will Posey of Big Oak Garage.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
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| 12/15/25 | Best from GNRS 2025 2, Hot Rod Designers, Photographers and Builders | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPWe take a look at some of the journalists, custom car designers and photographers capturing the hot rod, pro street and custom car world. The Car Guys talk with builder Scott Sullivan, Hot Rod Editor John McGann, legendary photographer Randy Lorentzen, artist Eric Brockmeyer and more!Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | GNRS Highlights, Hot Rod Builders & AMBR Winners | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPWhat does it take to build America’s Most Beautiful Roadster? Or win the Slonaker award for design and engineering? Here are a few highlights from the Grand National Roadster Show including AMBR 2025 winner Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy, Builder of the Year South City Rod & Customs, competitor Ironworks Speed & Kustom and more!Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | Hot Rod Legends Roy Brizio, Bobby Alloway and the Triple Crown of Rodding | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPAudio Only! Apologies for the Camera Issues.Legendary hot rod builders Bobby Alloway and Roy Brizio join Jeff Smith to share their decades of crafting the hottest street rods in the game and now hosting the Triple Crown of Rodding Show, one of the top tier custom car and truck shows in the country. Follow Roy Brizio Street Rods at @roybriziostreetrods and Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop at @allowayshotrodshop.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | Driving Instructor Brendon Short, Racing Schools | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPRacing school and driving instructor Brendon Short joins Steve Strope and Cam Benty at the Petersen Auto Museum to share his love of BMW racing, proper driving techniques and the best retro cars to race in. Checkout more of Brendon’s cars and information on driving instructions on Instagram at @bmshort.Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | Mitch Hines, Kustom Car Legacy, Bill Hines the Leadslinger History | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPMitch Hines joins the Car Guys to share his family story carrying on the legacy of his grandfather ’The Leadslinger’ Bill Hines and his father. Mitch and his brother are currently collecting and restoring several iconic cars including the first Impala on hydraulics, the Budha Buggy. Follow Mitch at @hineskustoms86 and learn more history with @46to64.Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | Fastlane Jane, Defensive Driving Teacher, Autocross Racing Corvette | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPFastlane Jane Thurmond joins Car Guys Steve Strope and Cam Benty to talk about proper driving techniques for aspiring racers and new teen drivers. Learn more from Jane at @fastlanejane_Recorded at the Petersen Auto Museum. Checkout the iconic museum at @petersenautomuseum and https://www.petersenautomuseum.org.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | Jeff's Car Guy Buddies, Muscle Car Madness, Track Days | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPIts family and friends day at Car Guy Confessions. Longtime friends of Jeff’s; Doug Eisberg and Eric Rosenthal join us to share their muscle car stories from cruise nights to track days and wrenching in the garage.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | Evan Perkins of Westech Performance, Hot Rod Magazine, SCTA Racing | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPEvan Perkins joins Jeff to share his story of engine building, creating content for Hemmings, Holley and his time as Editor of Hot Rod magazine. Now, Evan is at Westech Performance Group providing testing for insane engine builds.Follow Evan @evan_fixes_things and online at westechperformance.com.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | Custom Car Designer Eric Brockmeyer, Automotive Trends and Awards | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPCustom car designer Eric Brockmeyer joins Jeff and Steve to share his long list of award winning car design career from the famed Aluma-Tub with Boyd Coddington to Ridler and Goodguys winning builds and numerous others.See more of Eric Brockmeyer’s design work at www.ericbrockmeyerdesign.bigcartel.com and at @ericbrockmeyerdesign.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | Paul Rossi Returns, Pike's Peak Runs, IMSA Racing History | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPLegendary drag racer Paul Rossi returns to sit in with Jeff and Cam sharing his racing journey beyond the drag strip. From racing up Pike’s Peak and becoming an IMSA Track winner and more.See more of Paul Rossi Racing at www.paulrossiracing.com.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 7/28/25 | Legendary Automotive Photographer Randy Lorentzen Returns! | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPLegendary Hot Rod Photographer Randy Lorentzen joins Jeff and Cam at the Grand National Roadster Show to share his story of photographing some of the most iconic cars, models and custom builds over the years. He is currently working on an upcoming book featuring his photos and stories.Follow Randy Lorentzen @randylorentzenphotography and on Facebook.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.comVisit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 7/14/25 | Hot Rod Painter Darryl Hollenbeck, AMBR Winners, Dynamat Sound Deadener | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPAMBR winning custom painter Darryl Hollenbeck sits in to share his story of hot rods, kustoms and spraying some of the most iconic cars. Also sitting in is VP of Sales for Dynamat, Edward Shelton sharing the latest sound and heat products.See more of Darryl Hollenbeck’s work with Vintage Color Studio at @vintagecolorstudio and follow @dynamat_official www.dynamat.comRecorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | Will Posey of Big Oak Garage, Ride of Your Life TV Show, Goodguys Trendsetter | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPClassic car builder and Goodguys Trendsetter Will Posey of Big Oak Garage shares his story from growing up racing with his father to working in top custom shops before opening Big Oak Garage and starring in Motortrend’s Ride of Your Life with Courtney Hansen.See more of Will’s builds at www.bigoakgarage.com and @bigoakgarage on Instagram and Facebook.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 6/16/25 | Custom Movie Car Builder & Magazine Editor Brian Hatano | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPLongtime friend of Cam and Jeff Brian Hatano shares his story from getting a job at the magazines to helping craft some of the most iconic movie cars from the past 3 decades including Fast & Furious, the Cars! Movie and some wild motorcycles.Follow Brian Hatano at @brian.not.bryan.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | Hot Rod Magazine Editor John McGann | With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPHot Rod Magazine Editor John McGann reveals the changes and growth of Hot Rod magazine since it was sold to a new publisher. He also reminisces with Jeff about his magazine days and the pro street revival. See sneak peeks of the latest Hot Rod Magazine issue featuring a home built NHRA dragster.Follow @hotrodmagazine www.hotrod.com and John McGann at @John.mcgann.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Subscribe to Classic Truck Performance, All-Chevy Performance, and Modern Rodding magazines and the rest of In the Garage Media's content at https://www.inthegaragemedia.comFor more automotive videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com | — | ||||||
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