About this episode
Mickey Andrade discusses his journey from car enthusiast to builder and his involvement in automotive media.
On this episode of the MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Mickey Andrade from Throtl and Round Cat Garage to talk about the evolution from car enthusiast to builder, and ultimately, to running multiple projects within the automotive space.Mickey breaks down how his passion for cars started early and developed through hands-on experience, learning by doing rather than following a traditional path. What began with personal builds and experimentation grew into a deeper involvement with Throtl, where he became part of a team producing high volume automotive content while still staying connected to the core of car culture.The conversation also dives into Round Cat Garage and how that project reflects a more personal approach to building, with a focus on style, execution, and individuality. Mickey talks about balancing creativity with practicality, the differences between building for content versus building for yourself, and how his taste has evolved over time.Rich, Jerry, and Mickey get into the realities of working in and around automotive media, while still maintaining credibility as a builder and enthusiast. From shop life to project direction, Mickey shares…
People in this episode
Host: Jerry Zaiden
Guest: Mickey Andrade
Topics covered
- car enthusiast
- automotive media
- building cars
- content creation
- car culture
Keywords
- Throtl
- Round Cat Garage
- automotive content
- creativity
- practicality
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Throtl, Round Cat Garage
Books & works: the MF Show
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