Carstories by The Petersen Automotive Museum

LIVE RECORDING: How Pixar Turned Toy Story 5 Characters into Porsches with Bob Pauley Sep 12, 2026 00:38:04 How Pixar Turned Toy Story 5 Characters into Porsches with Bob PauleyWhat happens when the world of Pixar’s Toy Story meets Porsche? Recorded live at the Porsche Barns during Monterey Car Week, CarStories sits down with Bob Pauley, Production Designer at Pixar Animation Studios, to explore the creative process behind one of Porsche’s most unexpected collaborations.Pauley takes us behind the scenes

LIVE RECORDING: Porsche Sonderwunsch with Alexander Fabig Sep 5, 2026 00:34:08 LIVE RECORDING: Porsche Sonderwunsch with Alexander FabigWhat does it take to build a Porsche that exists nowhere else in the world? Recorded live at the Porsche Barns during Monterey Car Week, CarStories goes behind the scenes of Porsche Sonderwunsch with Alexander Fabig, Vice President of Individualization and Classic at Porsche.The Sonderwunsch programme gives Porsche customers the opportunity

LIVE RECORDING: Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program with Madeline Stewart & Sabré Cook Aug 29, 2026 00:51:36 LIVE RECORDING: Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program with Madeline Stewart & Sabré CookRecorded live at the Porsche Barns during Monterey Car Week, CarStories sits down with Madeline Stewart and Sabré Cook, two rising stars in the Porsche Mobil 1 Female Driver Program.Launched by Porsche and Mobil 1, the program was created to support and elevate female drivers to the highest levels of motors

Racers Night live at the Petersen Museum - 3 Indy 500 winners. Apr 27, 2026 01:18:35 Recorded live at Petersen Automotive Museum ahead of the Long Beach Grand Prix, this special episode brings together some of the biggest names in IndyCar for an unforgettable conversation. Host Marshall Pruett sits down with championship contenders Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi, and Marcus Ericsson for a candid, high-energy discussion ahead of one of the sport’s most iconic street races.From career-

A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive Icons Apr 15, 2026 00:19:41 Bea and Dan are joined once again by Kristen who shares the process behind our newest exhibit A Fast & Furious Legacy: 25 Years of Automotive IconsThe Fast and the Furious debuted in 2001, launching one of Universal Pictures’ most lucrative film franchises. It follows undercover cop Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) through the streets of Los Angeles as he infiltrates a community of underground str

Gordon Murray - Special Announcement Feb 13, 2026 00:29:36 It's Feb 12th 2026 and we are delighted to announce that 3 of Gordon Murray's greatest creations on now on display at the Museum in LA. Gordon joins us to share the stories behind the McLaren F1, the GMA T50 and the GMA SV S1 LM that are now on display in the Super Hyper Exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Gordon also talks about visiting the museum, his experiences creating the McL

Josie Rimmer - All Rally, all the time at DirtFish Feb 9, 2026 00:26:42 This week on CarStories we catch up with Head of Strategy and founder of DirtFish's Women in Motorsports program Josie Rimmer. When you think about rally, there is one destination that provides everything from up to date coverage to learning to drive sideways. We discuss why rally is such a noble form of motorsport. If you're in LA check out Legends of the Dirt, sponsored by Optima which

Ben Paull - More than 59 years owning an El Camino Feb 1, 2026 00:37:07 This week on CarStories, we sit down with Ben Paull. The average American owns a car for between 8 and 9 years for Ben he has owned his El Camino for over 59 years. Buying the car in his early 20s, Ben takes us through his journey with his 67 (or six seven) El Camino. #CarStories #ElCamino #SixSeven

Jamie Howe - Motorsport Presenter Jan 19, 2026 00:36:15 This week on CarStories, we sit down with Jamie Howe, motorsports presenter. Jamie has been reporting from the paddock for over 20 years. During this time she has been lucky enough to cover many different motorsports disciplines, from Le Mans to MotoAmerica. Jamie sits down with us to share her experiences.#TVReporter #JamieHowe #Carracing #motoamerica #PitlaneFor more details from Jamie please c

Legends of the Dirt - The Newest Exhibit Jan 12, 2026 00:29:15 This week on CarStories, Bea sits down with Michael McCardle to talk about the curation of the newest exhibit: Legends of the Dirt supported by Optima Batteries.Michael shares stories about some of the key vehicles in the exhibit and their contributions to Off Road Racing. The exhibit is now open at the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA. #Offroadracing #OnlyatthePetersen #Rallycars #TrophyTrucks

Jeff Zwart - Storyteller, Photographer, Rally Driver, Pikes Peak Legend Nov 16, 2025 01:07:29 This week on CarStories, we sit down with friend of the museum Jeff Zwart. Jeff Zwart is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, and celebrated motorsport competitor best known for his iconic Pikes Peak victories and decades of storytelling for Porsche. A lifelong enthusiast with a career that spans commercial directing, rally racing, and automotive publishing, Zwart brings a uniquely cinematic

Autumn Nyiri & Kristin Feay - An introduction to our new exhibit - Performance & Prestige: A History of Aston Martin Nov 12, 2025 00:30:32 This week on Car Stories, Bea sits down with the brilliant curation team behind the Petersen’s latest exhibit — Aston Martin: Performance & Prestige — a celebration of over a century of craftsmanship, innovation, and speed.From silver screen legends to Le Mans victories, the team shares how they brought Aston Martin’s story to life — diving into the art of curation, the emotional journey they

Larry Chen - Part 2 - World-renowned Car Culture Photographer Nov 3, 2025 00:30:04 Part 2 - This week on Car Stories, we sit down with friend of the museum Larry Chen. In part two of a two-part episode we explore how Larry met Ken Block, the partnership he has with Canon and what's coming up in the future.#LarryChen #photographer #CarStories #PetersenAutomotiveMuseum #onlyatthepete

Larry Chen - Part 1 - World-renowned Car Culture Photographer Oct 27, 2025 00:27:49 Part 1 - This week on Car Stories, we sit down with friend of the museum Larry Chen. In part one of a two-part episode we explore where it all started for Larry, career parallels between him and Jeff Zwart and what it takes to get the edge on his competition. #LarryChen #photographer #CarStories #PetersenAutomotiveMuseum #onlyatthepete

Dan Pilling - Director of Marketing at the Petersen Oct 20, 2025 00:32:15 This week Bea Ross interviews our own Director of Marketing at the Museum. Dan Pilling has always been a car guy. Dan grew up in the UK, and spent some of his most informative years - visiting manufactures and chasing internships. After nearly 20 years in tech, founding his own business he recently joined the Petersen.We talk, Porsche, McLaren, VW to name as few as well as J-a-g-u-a-r.

Marek Reichman - Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda Oct 7, 2025 00:30:19 This week on Car Stories, we sit down with Marek Reichman the Chief Creative Officer of Aston Martin Lagonda.This season of the podcast, we’re highlighting the designers and creators behind some of the most iconic marques in the world. At the end of October, we will celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit: Performance and Prestige: A History of Aston Martin, presented in partnership with Aston

J Ryan - Building Time Machines and Creating Good Vibes Sep 23, 2025 00:38:22 This week on Car Stories, Bea and I catch up with J Ryan. J is a staple of LA Car Culture and a great guy to boot! J was destined for a "career" in entertainment and soon found how to combine it with his love of cars. We talk about building DeLorean's with the founders of Back to the Future, creating a movement in The Good Vibes Breakfast Club and caring for his wide Nicole when dia

John Clinard - Over 50 years at Ford, working with Carroll Shelby, helping Ford to get into F1 and honeymooning at a race school! Sep 15, 2025 00:49:09 This week on Car Stories, we sit down with John Clinard, a man whose name is synonymous with Ford’s rich automotive legacy. Over a career spanning more than four decades, John’s fingerprints can be found on everything from motorsport strategy to market research, from the Mustang SVO to the rebirth of the Ford GT. His passion for the brand and the culture of driving made him one of Ford’s most vers

Michael Simcoe - Over 40 Years at General Motors and what's next! Sep 8, 2025 00:48:24 In this episode of Car Stories, we sit down with Michael Simcoe, the recently stepped down as Global Vice President of Design at General Motors. With a remarkable 42-year career that began at Holden in Australia and culminated in shaping the future of Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and more, Simcoe has left an indelible mark on automotive design.We explore his journey from early career highlights to le

Ken Okuyama - Designing the Enzo, Wedge Cars and learning to be a good driver at Porsche Sep 1, 2025 00:42:28 In honor of our new Wedge Exhibit, Bea and Dan catch up with Ken Okuyama, world famous designer and former head of design at Pininfarina.Ken was clearly relaxed with us as he told us stories about how Lexus influenced Porsche car development and how Porsche had a direct influence in the development of the Ferrari Enzo. Designing a car for Luca di Montezemolo came with high risk of losing the proje

Spike Feresten - Working with Letterman, Seinfield in the 90s and CA Car Culture Aug 25, 2025 00:39:42 Dan and Bea catch up with Podcast Host and Car Personality Spike Feresten. In honor of our current exhibit, Totally Awesome, Spike takes us back to the 90s and shares with us how he bonded over cars with both Letterman and Sienfield. We also talk a little about culture in California. Check out Spike on Instagram Spike’s Car Radio (@spikescarradio) • Instagram photos and videosor his show on YouTub

Alois Ruf: The Yellowbird, a Road & Track Article, and the Birth of a Legend Aug 18, 2025 00:33:38 In this special solo episode of Car Stories, Dan sits down with none other than Alois Ruf—the visionary behind Ruf Automobile—to dive deep into the origin story of the legendary Yellowbird.Alois shares how a now-iconic Road & Track article nearly featured a Ruf car painted a completely different color, how that last-minute decision changed everything, and what the ripple effect of that article

Lamborghini Fenomeno: A discussion with the CTO at CarWeek 2025 - mini epiosde. Aug 16, 2025 00:11:20 Lamborghini Fenomeno is the latest groundbreaking super sports car in the Few-Off series. The model will be produced in 29 units, celebrating the exclusivity of the brand and the 20-year anniversary of Lamborghini Centro Stile.Under the hood is the most powerful Lamborghini V12 ever, paired with three electric motors, for an overall maximum power of 1080 CV.The Petersen was one of the first grante

Totally Awesome: Behind the Scenes of the Petersen’s New 80s & 90s Exhibit Aug 11, 2025 00:37:32 In this episode of Car Stories, hosts Dan and Bea sit down with Petersen insiders Autumn and Jonee to go behind the scenes of the museum’s latest exhibit, Totally Awesome. Celebrating the bold design, analog thrills, and pop culture flair of the 1980s and 1990s, the exhibit explores everything from rad supercars to era-defining trends.Learn how the idea came to life, which cars made the final cut,

Justin Bell Talks ’90s Motorsports, Media, and the Bell Racing Legacy Aug 4, 2025 00:49:16 The Petersen Automotive Musuem podcast - Car Stories is back with two new host and a set of new guests. Dan Pilling - Director of Marketing and Social Media Lead Beatrice (Bea) Ross will be your host for stories and conversations with some of these most interesting car people. Tune in every week!In this episode of Petersen Car Stories, hosts Dan and Bea sit down with racer, broadcaster, and motor

Monster Jam Driver, 2x Rockcrawl Champ & YouTube Host | Nicole Johnson Aug 4, 2024 00:54:37 Join Daniel Valdez on Petersen's CarStories podcast as he sits down with Nicole Johnson, a true powerhouse in the automotive world. Nicole Johnson isn't just a Monster Jam driver; she's also a two-time Rockcrawl champion and the dynamic host of her own YouTube channel, Nicole Johnson Detour. In this captivating episode, Daniel and Nicole delve into her adrenaline-fueled journey behind

Hall of Fame Wrestler & Host of Goldberg's Garage | Bill Goldberg Jul 23, 2024 00:42:29 This week, we're thrilled to have a very special guest: Hall of Fame Wrestler and host of Goldberg's Garage, Bill Goldberg! Join us as Daniel Valdez sits down with Bill Goldberg as he shares his journey from the wrestling ring to the garage, revealing his deep-rooted passion for cars. Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with exclusive insights, personal anecdotes, and a behind-th

Designer of the BMW M2 & Director of Automotive Design at BMW Designworks | Hussein Al-Attar Jul 9, 2024 01:00:31 In this episode, Daniel Valdez sits down with Hussein Al-Attar, a director of automotive design at BMW Designworks. Discover the inspiration and challenges that shape his iconic creations, from the sleek curves of the M2 to the innovative interiors of the iX. Hear firsthand about his journey from sketch to showroom, and how his passion for blending artistry with cutting-edge technology continues

Lead Editor of Hodinkee & Automotive Enthusiast | James Stacey Jun 24, 2024 00:48:29 In this episode, we're diving into the intersection of automotive passion and horological finesse with James Stacey, Lead Editor of Hodinkee and a dedicated automotive enthusiast. Join us as James shares his journey from the world of high-end watches to his deep-rooted love for cars, exploring how these two realms of craftsmanship intertwine in his life and work. From iconic timepieces to lege

Senior Design Director at Nissan Global | Ken Lee Jun 10, 2024 00:45:18 This weeks episode of Petersen's CarStories Podcast, host Daniel Valdez sits down with the brilliant mind behind Nissan's innovative designs, Ken Lee. In this engaging conversation, Ken takes listeners on a journey from his formative years to his current role at Nissan, offering a rare glimpse into the inspirations and influences that shaped his career path. As the discussion unfolds, Ken

NFL Dallas Cowboy & Car Enthusiast | Eric Kendricks May 28, 2024 00:35:55 This week, Daniel Valdez sits down with NFL Dallas Cowboy and car enthusiast, Eric Kendricks. In this captivating episode, Kendricks delved into his deep-seated passion for cars, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into his automotive journey and the vehicles that have fueled his adrenaline both on and off the gridiron. As a seasoned athlete known for his intensity and precision on the field, K

Engineer, Race Car Driver, Entrepreneur & Engine Builder | Bisimoto May 14, 2024 00:47:22 This week, Daniel Valdez sits down with engineer, professional race car driver, entrepreneur, engine builder and CEO for Bisimoto Engineering, Bisi Ezerioha. He talks about growing up in Nigeria, attending college at a young age in the United States and his passion for making ordinary cars fast. Listen now and tell us what you think.

Legendary Tattoo, Graffiti Artist & Lowrider | Mister Cartoon Apr 30, 2024 00:42:09 Welcome to Season 4! This week, Petersen's Daniel Valdez sits down with legendary tattoo, graffiti artist and lowrider Mister Cartoon. Cartoon talks growing up in a creative household, early days airbrushing shirts at swap meets, how he become one of the greatest living tattoo artists and his lowrider that's included in the upcoming "Best in Low" exhibit opening May 11th. Listen

What Was Your 1st Car?! John Hennessey, JackUltraMotive, Captain Crankshaft & More | The Quail Edition Apr 11, 2024 00:16:58 Daniel Valdez and Patrick Thomas caught up with John Hennessey, JackUltraMotive, Damon Jones, Adam Faris, Michael Van Runkle and Captain Crankshaft at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering this year. They asked what was your first and favorite car. Listen now!

World's Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer | Valerie Thompson Mar 19, 2024 00:30:38 This week, Daniel Valdez sits down with the world's fastest female motorcycle racer, Valerie Thompson. She talks about how she started riding motorcycles, setting the world record at 328 mph and her new passion pickieball. Listen now!

DJ, Producer, Entrepreneur & Automotive Enthusiast | DJ Skee Mar 5, 2024 00:50:39 This week, Daniel Valdez sits down with producer, DJ, entrepreneur and automotive enthusiast, DJ Skee. He talks about moving to Los Angeles at 17, starting his music career, his numerous collaborations, owning a Tesla CyberTruck and much more. Listen Now!

Automotive Influencer & Host of Vehicle Virgins | Parker Nirenstein Feb 13, 2024 00:39:37 This week, Daniel Valdez sits down with automotive content creator, car reviewer and host of YouTube channel Vehicle Virgins, Parker Nirenstein. He talks about how the idea of Vehicle Virgins started, the cars he has collected and reviewing some amazing cars.

Pro Stunt Driver, Automotive Enthusiast & Entrepreneur | Bri Lynch Jan 30, 2024 00:48:24 This week Daniel Valdez sits down with professional stunt driver, automotive enthusiast, mechanical hobbyist and an entrepreneur, Bri Lynch. Bri talks about starting motocross at an early age, how she started stunt driving and being in over 40 movies, tv series and music videos including Black Panther.

Influential Street Artist & "Exit Through the Gift Shop" Star | Mr. Brainwash Jan 16, 2024 01:07:02 This week Daniel Valdez sits down with highly influential contemporary street artist, visionary and star of "Exit Through the Gift Shop," Mr. Brainwash. Mr. Brainwash talks about moving to the United States at an early age, how he got involved with street artist, meeting Banksy and his recent collaboration with Matchbox. Tune in to this amazing interview with an amazing guest.

Automotive Enthusiast & Author of "Tales From The Garage" | Rodney Kemerer Dec 19, 2023 00:41:18 This week Daniel sits down with automotive enthusiast, Petersen lifetime member and author of Tales From The Garage, Rodney Kemerer. Rodney talks about his passion for the automotive in his new book that is formatted like an owner’s manual.

Indy 500 Rookie of the Year & 2x Winner at Daytona & Sebring | Lyn St. James Dec 12, 2023 00:48:53 This week Daniel Valdez sits down with Indy 500 Rookie of the Year, 2x Winner at Daytona & Sebring, Lyn St. James. Lyn talks about her life before she discovered racing, how she started racing and being invited to the White House three times. Listen up!

Coachbuilder, Designer & Porsche Enthusiast | Chris Rünge Dec 5, 2023 00:41:14 This week Daniel Valdez sits down with coachbuilder, designer and Porsche enthusiast, Chris Rünge. He explains how his journey in coachbuilding began and how RUNGE cars was birthed out of his Minnesota Farm. "RÜNGE Cars specializes in producing handcrafted, bespoke automobiles and furniture. Each commission is designed to customer specifications. Executing traditional coachbuilding technique

VP of Experiential Marketing & Events at MotorTrend Group | Karen Brown Nov 14, 2023 00:39:18 This week Daniel sits down with the Vice President of Experiential Marketing & Events at MotorTrend Group, Karen Brown. She talks about growing up in southern California, starting in sports marketing and her decade long experience in the automotive industry.

President of Hemmings & Automotive Enthusiast | Jonathan Shaw Nov 7, 2023 00:22:31 This week Daniel sits down with the President of Hemmings and automotive enthusiast, Jonathan Shaw. Jonathan talks about Hemmings 70th Anniversary in 2024, launching new services/features and how he plans to keep Hemmings the world's largest collector car marketplace. Listen now!

Car Content Creator & Enthusiast | LA Car Spotter aka Cody Lewis Oct 31, 2023 00:45:02 This week Daniel Valdez sits down with car influencer and enthusiast, LACarSpotter aka Cody Lewis. Cody talks about how he started his famous instagram page @lacarspotter_, growing up in an automobile family, attending prestigious car events and his love of collecting.

Chief Historian of the Petersen Automotive Museum | Leslie Kendall Oct 24, 2023 00:44:29 This week, Daniel sits down with Petersen Automotive Museum's Chief Historian and automotive encyclopedia, Leslie Kendall. Leslie talks about coming to the Petersen Museum in 1993, curating exhibits in the early years, and how he helped the museum acquire some of the its "crowned jewels" cars. Listen now!!

Lead Designer for Matchbox & Petrol Head | Julian Payne Oct 17, 2023 00:48:25 This week Daniel sits down with lead designer for Matchbox and petrol head, Julian Payne. Julian talks about how he studied car design, his long career with Mattel working on Hot Wheels/Matchbox and the 70th Anniversary of Matchbox event on October 29th, that will be hosted at the Petersen Automotive Museum. You can learn more about the event here.

Stunt Car Driver & Host of Hot Shift | Bet Heykoop Oct 10, 2023 00:50:55 Daniel and Patrick sat down with stunt driver and host of Hot Shift, Bet Heykoop. Bet talks about growing up in Southern California, her experience as stunt driver and her series, Hot Shift which teaches automotive enthusiasts how to drive a manual transmission car. You can learn more about her at www.stuntdrivebet.net

Alfa Romeo Brand Marketing Manager & Comedian | Kara Coraci Sellentine Oct 3, 2023 00:44:47 Daniel and Patrick sat down with Alfa Romeo Brand Marketing Manager, Comedian & Automotive Enthusiast, Kara Coraci Sellentine. Kara talks about the growing up in an automotive family, sponsoring the Petersen's Road to Pebble Rally and the new Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. Listen now!

Director, Writer at Donut Media & Co-Host of Past Gas | Joe Weber Sep 26, 2023 00:52:04 Patrick Thomas and Daniel Valdez sat down with Donut Media's director, writer and host of the Past Gas podcast, Joe Weber. Joe talks about his early days as an audio engineer, doing improv for the Upright Citizens Brigade and how he started at Donut Media.

Editor in Chief of Donut Media & Host of Past Gas | James Pumphrey Sep 12, 2023 00:37:13 Patrick Thomas and Daniel Valdez starts Season 3 of CarStories with Donut Media's Editor in Chief and host of the Past Gas podcast, James Pumphrey. They talk about his stand-up days, his love for German cars and his experience working for Donut Media over the years.

Contemporary Artist, Automotive Enthusiast & Creator Director of the Cleveland Cavaliers | Daniel Arsham Aug 8, 2023 00:31:19 Ending Season 2 of CarStories, Daniel Valdez and Patrick Thomas sat down with contemporary artist Daniel Arsham to talk cars, Cleveland Cavaliers, Formula 1 and his current exhibition "Arsham Auto Motive" at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Daniel Arsham is known for his “eroded” works that occupy a space where the concepts of yesterday, today, and tomorrow collide, representing a ficti

Founder of the Long Beach Grand Prix| Nate Jones | Legacy Episode Aug 3, 2023 00:50:55 In 2016, Nate Jones who founded the Long Beach Grand Prix sat down with CarStories in 2016 to talk about his experience in the automotive industry.

Founder of The Purist Group & Petrol Head | Sean Lee Aug 1, 2023 00:51:54 This week Daniel Valdez and Aloisa Ruf sat down with the founder of The Purist Group, Sean Lee. Sean talks about his early influence in Japanese cars, his relationship with actor Paul Walker and the backstory of The Purist Group.

Grammy-Winning DJ, Producer & F1 Enthusiast | Tiësto Jul 25, 2023 00:12:48 Daniel Valdez and Patrick Thomas sat down with the one of the greatest DJs of all times, the Godfather of EDM, Grammy award winner, legendary, Tiësto. He loves cars just as much as he loves music and managed to merge his two great passions in the making of his new and latest album "DRIVE". His first car was a little Fiat 500 and his current is a Ferrari F8 Tributo - the great Dutch DJ

Marketing Director, Motoring Daredevil & Made in Italy | Luna Bondesan Jul 21, 2023 00:42:22 This week Daniel Valdez and Patrick Thomas sat down with Petersen's marketing director and motoring daredevil Luna Bondesan. She talks about growing up next to a car workshop, her experience working in the automotive industry and crazy off-road stories. Listen Now!

Comedian, Radio Personality & Race Car Driver | Adam Carolla | Legacy Episode Jul 13, 2023 00:20:41 In 2014, CarStories spent almost the day at the Rolex Monterey Historics, in Adam Carolla's paddock, as he prepped and raced Paul Newman's Bob Sharpe Racing 1988 Nissan 300ZX. We talked about collecting cars, people's preferences and racing on the track.

Designer of Bugatti Chiron, Lamborghini Huracan & Koenigsegg Gemera | Sasha Selipanov Jul 11, 2023 01:03:00 This week Daniel Valdez, Aloisa Ruf and Patrick Thomas sat down with the car designer of the Lamborghini Huracan, Bugatti Chiron, Koenigsegg Gemera and CC850, Sasha Selipanov. Sasha Selipanov is a renowned automotive designer known for his work on several high-profile supercars. His unique design approach and distinctive style have made him a respected figure in the automotive design industry.

Race Driver & X Games Star | Sara Price | Legacy Episode Jul 7, 2023 00:55:17 Sara Price is a Hoonigan who loves to burn fuel be it on two wheels where she won medals at the X Games. 4 wheels where she has made cameos in movies for her skills behind the wheel, UTV's where she crushes it in the dirt or now on Hill Climbs, where she tackles "street". Kyle and James were glad to get the chance to stop by the museum to tell us all about her need for speed, enjoy!

Star of Netflix's Manifest & Formula 1 Enthusiast | Matt Long Jul 5, 2023 00:52:12 This week Daniel and Patrick sat down with actor, car guy and Formula 1 enthusiast Matt Long. Outside of his acting career, Long is also known for his love of cars. He is a dedicated car enthusiast, often seen attending automotive events and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry. Long's passion for cars extends beyond the surface level; he has a deep knowledge of auto

Co-Founder of Luftgekühlt | Howie Idelson | Legacy Episode Jun 29, 2023 00:29:53 In 2016, Howie Idelson joins A.J. on the CarStories Podcast to chat about how he created Luftgekühlt, the ultimate air-cooled Porsche celebration, with friend and professional racing driver Patrick Long.

Conservator of the Petersen's Collection | Dana Williamson Jun 27, 2023 00:59:48 Aloisa Ruf, Patrick Thomas and Daniel Valdez sits down with Dana Williamson. Dana is the Conservator at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, where he is in charge of the maintenance, preservation, and upkeep of the museum’s 300 or so cars and motorcycles. He is a true mechanical man who was driving tractors at age six and designing boat hulls by his twenties. He has spent time racing mot

2x King Of The Hammers Champion & 5x Ultra4 Champion | Loren Healy | Legacy Episode Jun 22, 2023 00:25:34 Loren Healy is an incredibly accomplished rock crawler and off-road racer who competes in the mind-bending Ultra4 racing series. A frequent sight at events like King of the Hammers, Loren has built a loyal following and recently left his day job to race full-time. He and his wife were in town for Nitto's Auto Enthusiast Day and we somehow managed to convince them to drive to the Petersen from

Designer of the Porsche 993, Carrera GT & Cayman | Tony Hatter Jun 20, 2023 00:39:59 Daniel Valdez and Aloisa Ruf sat down with Porsche designer, Tony Hatter. He talks about his passion for hot rods, his days designing for Porsche and the future of design. Tony Hatter is indeed known for his work as a designer at Porsche, specifically for his involvement in designing the Porsche 993. The Porsche 993 is the internal designation for the Porsche 911 model produced between 1993 and 19

Racer, Restorator & Car Dealer | Bruce Canepa | Legacy Episode Jun 16, 2023 00:55:53 Director Terry Karges sat down with the one and only Bruce Canepa. Bruce Canepa's extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive field have made him a sought-after authority on collector cars. He is often invited to judge at prestigious automotive events and has been featured in numerous publications and television programs, sharing his insights and expertise. Today, Bruce Canepa continu

Renowned Ferrari Collector, Jeweler & Entrepreneur | David Lee Jun 13, 2023 00:30:59 This week Daniel and Patrick sat down with renowned Ferrari and businessman, David Lee. David is a passionate collector and connoisseur of both cars and watches. His Ferrari collection includes a 1964 250 LM, a 1972i 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 1990 F40, 1995 F50 and many more. His dedication to these two worlds has made him a recognized figure, and his knowledge and expertise are highly valued in both in

Automotive Photographer | Evan Klein | Legacy Episode Jun 8, 2023 00:36:34 In 2017, Evan Klein sat down with CarStories to tell his story. He is an automotive photographer and is also a total hand-full. Turn the mic on and he just goes. He is a larger than life personality and he sat down with Kyle recently to talk about daily driving classic European cars, justifying the pain and expense of classics, being in love with cars and what it's like working as a top autom

Musician, Automotive Enthusiast & Formula 1 Fanatic | Misha Mansoor Jun 6, 2023 01:02:07 This week Daniel, Aloisa and Patrick sat down with guitarist of metal band Periphery, Misha Mansoor. They talk about growing up in Washington D.C., test driving press cars, music, Formula 1 and much more. Misha Mansoor is a highly accomplished musician and producer known for his innovative guitar work and involvement in the progressive metal scene. In 2005, Misha co-founded the progressive metal

President of Vintage Air & Hot Rod Enthusiast | Rick Love | Legacy Episode Jun 1, 2023 00:33:04 In 2017 CarStories sat down with Rick Love. He is now the president of Vintage Air whom you may recognize as being the premier supplier of air conditioning systems for hot rods, street rods, classics and customs. Rick is a huge hot rod fan and a generally affable guy so it was Kyle and James' good fortune to run into him while he was in town for the Grand National Roadster Show. This was a fu

Former Head of Design for Hot Wheels, Artist & Musician | Felix Holst May 30, 2023 01:08:39 This week Daniel and Patrick sat down with former Head of Design for Hot Wheels, Felix Holst. They talk about his time with Mattel, his love for American cars and touring with his band, The Kustom Built.

Ferrari Restoration Specialist | Donnie Callaway | Legacy Episode May 25, 2023 00:32:46 Donnie Callaway has spent over 30 years restoring collectible cars, most of these hail from Maranello. It all began with him growing up in Los Angeles, living and breathing sports cars before taking a job at Hollywood Sports Cars, and soon thereafter, spending time in Hawaii with an uncle learning to hand form aluminum bodies. He completes restorations to concours level. Donnie has worked on prett

ESPN Formula 1 Analyst & Content Creator | Toni Cowan-Brown May 23, 2023 00:56:07 This week Daniel Valdez, Aloisa Ruf and Patrick Thomas sat down with podcast host and content creator, Toni Cowman-Brown. She’s worked in politics for the European Commission, and later in technology for NationBuilder and BCW. She’s also the host of two podcasts (Unapologetic Women and Another Podcast). Now, though, she lives in the ecosystem of Formula 1, and she’s determined to use her passion

Founder of TrueCar, Entrepreneur & Investor | Scott Painter | Legacy Episode May 18, 2023 00:52:54 Scott Painter is the founder and CEO of TrueCar. Scott joined A.J. on the CarStories.com podcast for a one-on-one interview about how he took his entrepreneurial spirit, combined it with his hobby of helping others buy new cars and was able to turn that into the automotive-tech giant its known as today.

Pro Racing Driver, BMW Ambassador & Team Owner | Samantha Tan May 16, 2023 00:26:30 This week Daniel and Patrick sat down with Samantha Tan, who is a pro racing driver, BMW ambassador and team owner. They chat about her experience racing with BMW motorsports, growing up in Toronto, EVs and Formula 1.

Lucas Oil Founder & CEO | Forrest Lucas | Legacy Episode May 11, 2023 00:30:22 Lucas Oil Founder and CEO Forrest Lucas joins A.J. on CarStories Podcast to talk about how a small town boy from Indiana grew up to run an automotive empire.

Founder of ILLEST/RWB US, Creative Director & Car Collector | Mark Arcenal May 9, 2023 00:47:37 This week Daniel and Patrick sat down with founder of Fatlace/ILLEST, car collector and creative director, Mark Arcenal. They talk about Akira Nakai, Formula 1, hip-hop and car collecting. Mark is one of the first people to bring RWB Porsche to the United States and have worked with some of the best brands in the world. Follow Mark on Instagram Learn more on CarStories.com

Automotive Artist, Enthusiast & Driver | Rae Roberts May 2, 2023 00:48:58 This week Daniel and Patrick sat down with 21 year old automotive hyperrealism artist, Rae Roberts to talk art, track days and Formula 1. Find her on Instagram @raeroberts Learn more here on CarStories.com

El Mirage Fastest & 297MPH on 2 Wheels | Ralph Hudson | Legacy Episode Apr 27, 2023 00:55:00 In 2017, CarStories sat down with Ralph Hudson who was a racer and a builder. He is a member of the 200mph Club at Bonneville and wears his red hat proudly. He's the fastest man on two wheels at El Mirage dry lake. He is also an accomplished road racer and generally an incredible guy to sit and listen to. He's got more racing stories than we have time for in one episode so we hope he'l

Youngest Pebble Beach Winner, Ferrari Enthusiast, Manager for Ferraris Online | Colleen Sheehan Apr 25, 2023 00:59:45 This week Daniel Valdez, Aloisa Ruf and Patrick Thomas sits down with the youngest Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance winner and everything Ferrari, Colleen Sheehan. Learn more here on ⁠CarStories.com⁠

Singer Vehicle Design Founder & Musician | Rob Dickinson | Legacy Episode Apr 20, 2023 00:43:49 In 2014, CarStories sat down with Singer Vehicle Design founder Rob Dickinson. He talked with A.J and Chris about his love of Porsches, working for Lotus and building some of the most beautiful bespoke sportscars in the world.

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