Very Vehicular
A conversation about cars, trucks, tugs and other machines of transport that flows like an ADHD fever dream, hosted by Hoonigan co-founder and 321 Action Action director Brian Scotto. Enjoy, it’s gonna be a bizarre ride.
Episodes
Jeff Zwart Talks Filmmaking, Car Culture and All Things Pikes Peak!
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.
Very Vehicular Live! - Scotto Talks Car Culture + BIG News!
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 EuroHeat Wave VisualWera ToolsKW SuspensionsGtechniqProducer/Editor: Troy Roberts https://www
Ron Zaras on the Coolness of Rally and How to Grow the Sport in the US
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 th
Jonny Lieberman on Automotive Blog Origins, Performance EV’s and Why Cadillac is Cool
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
Alex Choi on Viral Stunts, Crazy Police Chases, Being a ‘Stringer’ and Regrets
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 ‘stri
David Freiburger and Scotto on How Roadkill Happened, Road Trip Therapy & Why Old Cars Just Win
“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 t
Topic Roulette | ACH Drivers vs Takeovers, Top Summer Whips, Flock Gymkhana & More!
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 p
45 Days in Jail For Making a Car Video - Was It Worth It? | Blake Wilkey Tells ALL
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
The First Automotive Influencer? | RJ de Vera's life in Cars from The Fast and the Furious to SEMA
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
Gen X vs Millenial vs Gen Z | Car Culture. Takeovers, EVs, Hypercars & Burble Tune
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
JP Kraemer [JP Performance] & Scotto Discuss Everything! New Longest Pod Record!
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 sixtee
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What are the Most Overhyped Hero Cars? Matt Farah [The Smoking Tire], Vin & Scotto Debate
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 idiot
Racing FIVE Cars up America’s Most Brutal Mountain with Betim Berisha and Steven Wetterau
Racing FIVE Cars up America’s Most Brutal Mountain with Betim Berisha and Steven WetterauThis 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
“You Can’t Fail - Impossible to Fail” - TJ Hunt’s Journey and What’s Next
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 n
Mike Burroughs and Scotto Discuss it all … Except the F40!?
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
Could Top Gear Even Exist Today? Topic Roulette With The Ballast Boys
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!Me
From RC Cars to Race Team Owner - Stephan Papadakis Reveals Everything
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-chang
What are the WORST Car Mod Trends? Scotto, Zack and Zac Debate!
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 s
Scotto Answers Your Questions! Q&A Special
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
TOP FIVE Sub $15k Track Day Cars You Can Buy Right Now?
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 “thre
What’s Next for Adam LZ? Scotto Finds Out!
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 look
NADS & SCOTTO’s Unfiltered Journey Through Five Decades of Car Culture
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 o
Ken Block’s Impact on Goodwood FoS and His First WRC Test / SCOTTO STORYTIME SPECIAL
This week we’ve got something a little different for you. 4/3 Day, in memory of Ken Block, is around the corner, so Scotto decided to dedicate this solo episode to sharing some personal stories and memories of Ken. It’s also a little taster of what’s coming up on 4/3 day itself. In case you hadn’t heard about it yet, there will be a special 4/3 day event on YouTube from Block House Racing
Scotto, Nads & Mickey Rank the Most Legendary JDM Tuning Companies! FIRING ORDER 002
FIRING ORDER is back! This time in the hot seats we’ve got two certifiable JDM wizards in the house: Mickey Andrade and Jon Naderi alongside Scotto, to battle it out and establish the definitive list of the TOP 5 JDM Tuning Companies. They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and while we promise we tried to keep this show on the rails and under two hours, clearly we can’t
Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Early Hoonigan, Art and Design with Jon Chase & Scotto
Another highly-requested guest this week on VERY VEHICULAR, we’re happy to welcome Jon Chase! You probably know him from his Hoonigan days as a designer and the creative force behind much of the merchandise but there are depths to Jon that are revealed in this highly flowing and tangential conversation. If it’s one of those never-ending ADHD fever dreams you seek, you won’t be disappointe
FIRING ORDER: Scotto, Vinny & Ron Rank the Top Drivers Cars Made Since 2000!
Scotto’s been threatening it for a good while.. and it’s FINALLY HERE! Presenting the first ever episode of this brand new show: FIRING ORDER! The concept is simple: Scotto and returning friends Vin Anatra and Ron Zaras fight it out to make the definitive (definitely not subjective!) list of the Top 5 Driver’s Cars, Post 2000. They’ve each done their homework and brought a list of five ca
Motorsport has a HUGE Problem! Can It Be Saved? JR Hildebrand and Scotto Have Some Ideas!
This week VERY VEHICULAR welcomes JR Hildebrand: Race Driver and Veteran of THAT Indy 500 Crash back in 2011. Scotto and JR get philosophical as they break down the maybes and what-ifs they’ve each encountered through the many forks in life’s road. Mainly though, they’re here to figure out the answer to motorsports’ entertainment problem. Drawing from his deep well of experience behind th
MISTER ZACHARY & SCOTTO PLAN AN OG HOONIGAN REUNION ROAD TRIP CHALLENGE
Comin’ in HOT! There’s long been talk of an OG Hoonigan Reunion, so here for your chemically-adulterated viewing and listening pleasure, It’s Mister Zachary! Strap in for a no-holds-barred, questionably-legal rapid-fire creative meeting with Scotto on this week’s episode of Very Vehicular! All bets are off as the pod deviates from the road and heads into uncharted territory – jumping over
Suppy on $100k Hondas, NYC Street Racing Tales, Custom Building and Selling fish!? VV011
You’ve all been asking, and we’re delighted to deliver. It’s none other than fellow Hoonigan OG: Suppy! But quiet a sec, hush now, can you hear that out your bedroom window? Why, it’s the far-off bark and whine of backstreet-tuned Hondas out on the Francis Lewis Blvd. The year is 1999. Careful now, if you can keep your head down, and mouth shut, ‘youse might just be able to sneak out with
What makes the Porsche 911 so cool? Betim, Vinny and Scotto debate why the 911 is so special. VV010
It’s a pork Porsche-fest this week on VERY VEHICULAR! Scotto is joined by Betim Berisha (of BBi Autosport) and returning friend and regular: Vin Anatra, still licking the fresh wounds of having sold his GT3 RS. This episode had a clear objective, to answer the question: are Porsches still cool… and does it even matter? There’s plenty of wisdom and insight on hand for you to feast on this
Rob Dahm and Scotto Talk Everything from 12 Rotors to Fan Cars to the Hoonicorn. VV009
Welcome back to Season 2 of VERY VEHICULAR! To kick things off, we’ve got Rob Dahm in the studio: creator of the world’s first AWD 4-Rotor RX7 and all-round mad scientist! He and Scotto nerd out so hard they break the record for the longest episode of the pod to date (we know you degenerates love the long ones, so we deliver)! In an epically neurodivergent battle of the tangents, who will
Vin Anatra tells Scotto to sell his cars, and more. VERY VEHICULAR EP008
It’s the Season 1 Finale for VERY VEHICULAR! Here to bookend the season is none other than Vin Anatra, full of plans for the future, tales of woe about his 360 (apparently it hates being blue!) and of course, it wouldn’t be a patented Scotto convo if there weren’t a generous dose of tangents, shit-talking and taking each other to task. Scotto needs serious help downsizing his fleet: could
Emelia Hartford on Fast & Furious, Corvettes, Superbirds, Racing and Acting with Scotto and Roegge
Scotto sits down with multi-hypenate-career superstar Emelia Hartford, joined by cinematographer Will Roegge in his second appearance on Very Vehicular! If you expected car chat…? They eventually get around to it; but not before figuring out their fixes for Hollywood and car action, sharing their favourite ‘popcorn’ movies, and giving us a glimpse of what may be to come on these three’s s
James Pumphrey and Scotto Talk About Being Enemies, VWs and Other Cool Stuff - VERY VEHICULAR 006
Today in the studio we’re joined by James Pumphrey! Whether you know him from his days at Donut or his new channel Speeed, there’s more than meets the eye, as Scotto discovers ‘The Real James Pumphrey’. They compare notes on their days as YouTube rivals and tell us what they make of the content world these days, as well as exploring the ethos behind James’ plans with Speeed, and why “Mr.
Ferrari Blasphemy and Sacrilege w/ Stanceworks Mike Burroughs & Ferrari Tech Victoria Bruno
Take your seats for this Fiery, Ferarri-flavored Face-off! In the red corner, fresh out of her oily-black Testarossa, we’ve got newcomer Victoria Bruno (@MotoriBruno), a vintage Ferrari mechanic on the rise. In the (other) red corner, none other than one of the most controversial builders today: Mike Burroughs (StanceWorks)! His 308 and F40 Frankenstein creatures are the stuff of exquisit
Scotto Does a Solo Show, Answers Questions About His Projects, the Future and More
Scotto goes solo in this special mini episode (yes, our “mini” is still 45 minutes) to thank all of you for listening and supporting VERY VEHICULAR since its launch less than a month ago. The response and sentiment has been awesome, so we wanted to give some love back to all of you! If you like this kind of bonus content, check out the Patreon (link below) where you can find bonus materia
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: OG Hoonigans Dan & Zac Join Scotto for a “SURPRISE” Episode of VERY VEHICULAR
Scotto takes both Danger Dan and Mister Zachary captive this Christmas eve, thrusting them into the proverbial hotseat on the VERY VEHICULAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL! As you’d expect, they get into some memories from the OG days of Hoonigan as well as fill us in on what mayhem they’re up to lately. If you listen closely, you might even hear the whisperings of … a possible reunion? Stay tuned, and
Hert Eugene Joins Very Vehicular to Give Scotto Hell, Plus Reminisce About Early Hoonigan Days
This week Very Vehicular welcomes Ex-Hoonigan superstar personality and all-round character: Hert. He’s ready to set the record straight on stories from the Hoonigan days, he relives the horror of jumping (and capsizing) an ATV in the desert, the joys of working with T-Pain, and naturally, gives Scotto as much s**t as you’d hope for. Finally, they litigate their ranking for the top builds
GYMKHANA SPECIAL! Scotto & Will Roegge (Cinematographer) Deep Dive on Aussie Shreds
In Very Vehicular’s first ever SPECIAL EPISODE, Scotto dives deep with Will Roegge: the talented cinematographer on Gymkhana: Aussie Shreds. They go into their shared history on the Gymkhana films from the Hoonigan days, the development and evolution of the series’ aesthetic and camera work, and the process of the latest film from ideation to release. Along the way, they share plenty of b
Launch Episode! The Ballast Boys Reunited: Ron Zaras, Vin Anatra
In the first ever episode of Very Vehicular, Scotto reunites with the OG Ballast Boys: Ron Zaras & Vin Anatra as they reminisce together on their misadventures from the glory days; and catch up on what’s been going on for them in their post-Hoonigan lives. They break down their hottest takes on the state of YouTube and current car culture, reveal new projects, and of course, get into
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