The Voice of car culture, a podcast powered by Murpho’s Publishing, the folks who bring you Car Kulture Deluxe and Ol Skool Rodz magazines. This show features all the latest and greatest in the world of kustom cars, lowbrow art, pinup troupes and more. If its chopped, dropped, nosed and decked, we’re probably looking for its story. For the enthusiast of both car culture and the lifestyles that go hand-in-hand, pull up a chair in the shop and welcome to...the Custom Kulture Rodcast! Music credits: Theme from “the Murder Queen” submitted by Spike Marble
The Custom Kulture Rodcast podcast is a must-listen for anyone who is a fan of grease monkeys, pinups, or vintage and retro culture. Hosted by Double Deuce, Murpho, and Charlie, this podcast offers a refreshing and unpretentious take on the world of custom kulture. Listening to this podcast feels like hanging out with friends and immersing yourself in the fascinating subcultures that surround rockabilly, tiki, hotrods, and pinups.
One of the best aspects of The Custom Kulture Rodcast podcast is the hosts themselves. Double Deuce, Murpho, and Charlie are down-to-earth and genuine individuals who are passionate about car culture. Their enthusiasm is infectious and makes for an enjoyable listening experience. Additionally, they bring on fantastic guests who provide listeners with unique perspectives and insights into the world of custom kulture.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its wide scope. While there are plenty of podcasts that focus on specific subgenres within custom kulture, The Custom Kulture Rodcast aims to encompass the entire world of custom kulture as a whole. This allows listeners to explore different facets of this vibrant culture and gain a deeper appreciation for its diversity.
Unfortunately, there are no apparent worst aspects of this podcast. The hosts have managed to create a podcast that appeals to fans across various subgenres within custom kulture by offering interesting discussions, relatable content, and an overall enjoyable listening experience.
In conclusion, The Custom Kulture Rodcast is a top-notch podcast that caters to fans of grease monkeys, pinups, and vintage and retro culture. With its down-to-earth hosts, diverse range of topics covered, and captivating guest interviews, this podcast will keep you coming back for more. Whether you're new to custom kulture or a seasoned enthusiast, The Custom Kulture Rodcast is sure to satisfy your cravings for all things vintage and retro.
Join us for the FULL episode with "Big Daddy Boss Man" Bob McCarty in studio! We talk about Rick Ross, high speed chases, Cadillacs, "the car that got away", and of course his festival Eville Shindig that brings folks from all over the country and beyond. This is a show you need to hear to believe! From Murpho, Kollette and Double Deuce we want to say thank you for supporting the Custom Kulture Rodcast! Keep your eyes out for a new episode release in the next couple weeks. This show is sponsored by the one and only Gennie Shifter, bad ass shifters made right here in the US.
Doc Weber and his daughter Annette join us for S4 E7! Doc is a downright legend in the kulture world. Not only is he an experienced and well established painter/artist he's an inspiration to so many of our youth getting into the custom kulture biz. He is humble and always willing to share his knowledge to anyone seeking it. His daughter Annette, a talented and gifted model, has a special bond with her Dad, and It's obvious when you listen to the show how proud he is of her. She also helps manage the family business by running it's social media channels, working with Doc at the car shows and so much more. Together, they promote and advocate woman to join the kutlure life whether it's welding, painting or design! Our very own Kollette is a big voice for woman in the industry too. It was inspiring hearing Annette tell the story of how once Kollette gave her the confidence to get up on that stage. So come hang out with Murpho, Double Deuce and Kollette for another very special show! Thank you Gennie Shifter for making the best shifters on the planet and sponsoring the Custom Kulture Rodcast.
Nick and Sonia from Gennie Shifter join us on S4 E6! We talk about how the Gennie Shifter name originated, to Nick and Sonia acquiring the company in 2020, to now selling their amazing USA made shifters GLOBALLY! To all the small business owners out there, custom kulture builders and enthusiasts you need to check this out. One highlight of the conversation that really stood out was kulture life is world wide. There are folks from every continent that share our passion in building and customizing beautiful hotrods. Nick and Sonia dig deeper into the build of their products, the care that goes into production and how Nick is ALWAYS available to take your call. Folks like this are the heart and soul of this country. From Murpho, Kollette and Double Deuce we're proud to have Gennie Shifter as our premiere sponsor of the show. Thank you!
The Rodcast crew is back at it again with S4 E5!! Keeping up with all things custom they speak with Brandon Von Elrod on what it takes to preserve our kulture history! He brings us all the way back to when he was a kid working with his brother on “any car they could get a hold of ‘'. We at Murpho's Custom Kulture Rodcast are SUPER pumped for the this episode debut with Atomic Ranch Kustoms owner Von Elrod! Also, if you haven't heard we have been officially sponsored by family owned and operated Gennie Shifter!! These cats build USA made shifters for all your custom rides. Absolutely beautiful quality, the original and still the BEST - Gennie Shifters!
Power couple Ian and Jamie Roussel talk about how they met at Burning Man, became inseperable and now today, operating a booming youtube channel with almost 100k subscribers and over a million views per month!! While Ian builds cars in his barn/shop, Jamie captures the story, edits down and posts amazing content for their social channels. Such an amazing team. Murpho's crew swaps stories back and forth about Texas heat to blizzards - and Deuce prefers living on an island by himself (that's a whole nother episode haha)
During this episode special guest Max Grundy talks about the magic, spirit and soul of a car. As an artist, you need to be willing to change and adapt during a build. Murpho explains how even a modest classic can look "gangster" after a chop. So true. Oh, and Kollette has an obsession with vintage camping ;) As a professional fabricator, budding car enthusiast or philosopher you definitely need to check out this episode!
Check out Season 4 Episode 2 with special guest Kentz Kustomz! We take a deep dive into Kentz journey as a fabricator, painter and so much more. From motorcyles to "slow and low" customs this episode has it all. Murpho talks about the art of car building and the hard work that goes into it. There's also a surprise appearance from our shop pup Hugo you don't wanna miss!
Skratch from Skratch's Garage of Fort Worth, Texas joins the crew to talk all things kustom kulture, past, present, and future. Check out Skratch's website at www.Skratchsgarage.com and follow him on social media @skratchsgarage to see his amazing kustom work!
It's a Rodcast first! Join the crew for our very first international builder Paul Bacon of Kustom Works in the UK. Discover why you must “mock it up before you cock it up,” and the differences in the Kustom scene in the UK.
Heidi “Chooky Hand” Frucella joins the Crew to talk Kustom Touches and all things rad. Check out her desire to “Flake the World” and learn about the people who influenced her art. Is there any limit in Kustoms? Not for this wildly creative Hot Rod Shamen.
The crew is back! Join them and meet Larry Garner of Draggin' on Dirt drag race and car show out of Monte Vista, CO. Join us to chat about the origins of the best time you can have watching cars go slow.
Wade of Kustom Kulture clothing brand Nosed and Decked joins the crew to talk about the roots of Kustom Kulture.
Join the crew as they chat with Kevin McMillan of McMillan Speed & Fab out of Oxnard, CA. Learn about how he and Murph create the love of the culture in their shops and how to survive in the new “Sheconomy.”
TJ and Alyson from Willamina Kustoms return to chat about the experience of seeing themselves in print. Find out who's a “dusty old woman” and what is Alyson's least favorite thing to do in the shop. Pay close attention to TJ's call to action at the end of this one, and help the kids at Willamina High out!
Featured on the cover of Ol' Skool Rodz 114, Chad Coleman joins the team and gives all the secrets to successful swap meets, sourcing parts, and why one of our photographers missed the opportunity to drive this rad build.
Sit a spell with the crew and Brian Mackey from Mackie's Hot Rod Shop out of Huntington Beach, CA and listen in as they discuss everything from Bonneville Hats to print media to the next generation of Kustom Kulture. You don't want to miss this call to action!
“What do you drive?” Join the crew to talk all the corners of the Kustom Kulture with Mario of Vigil Kustoms, out of Bakersfield, CA. Mario shares his passions with us as he discusses everything from design and art to “finishing” a custom (can you ever really get perfection?).
Meet our newest crew mate Kustom Kollette as we chat with visiting metal flake master Chad Strop from Lucky Tramp Kustoms. How many of the Murpho's family did Chad traumatize? You'll have to listen to find out!
Featured in Ol'Skool Rodz issue 116, Frankie Klepadlo of PanAm Motorcycles in Thousand Oaks, CA joins the crew to talk about the special hotrod issue and all the challenges of completing his featured build. You don't want to miss this story.
Join Murpho and the gang as they meet the very first Murpho's Publishing featured builder Mike Bello of Bellos Kustoms. Hear all about “La Pachanga”, the early builder life in California and what Mike REALLY works for.
TJ and Allison of Willamina Kustoms, the amazing shop program at Willamina High School, join the whole crew to chat about rebuilding shop class and inspiring kids. Both student and teacher discuss how rebuilding the shop program at WHS has touched their lives.
The Rodcast Crew welcomes author Brett Barris to discuss his upcoming book (available Oct 1, on Amazon - pre-order now), father George Barris's work in preserving kustom culture through photography, and the evolution of print media.
Ride along with the crew as they get into it with Rusty Davis of THEM! Car club and the Invasion! car show (Sept 24-26, 2022). Find out why you should never grab a dollar off the street without close examination and why shooting magazine photos at a car show is a challenge and a blessing.
Car Kulture and Print Media come together in this episode of the Rodcast. Join the crew as they chat with World Famous Kyle Martin and Pinstripper Extraordinaire Trisha Martin to discuss keeping car kulture alive, teaching the next generation of car artists and the value of humility.
Murpho, Double Deuce and Shelby are joined by Skoty Chops of Skoty Chops Kustoms and the Zephyr Society. The crew goes deep about being a creator and the only thing that will never be made. Be sure to check out Scoty's feature in Ol' Skool Rodz issue 113.
Murpho and Deuce are joined by publisher extraordinaire Ms. Sarah Holt and their remote guest Kevin Anderson, the promoter of the Custom Car Revival show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The crew talk about the love of classic cars, car shows, car magazines and the vintage appeal of classic Americana.
Mike Boerema of Gas Axe Garage joins the Murpho's crew to talk shop, publishing, the Custom Car Revival and how to inspire the next generation of builders and car culture enthusiasts.
Featured in Ol' Skool Rodz Issue 111, Clark Gilley of Clark Gillie Customs out of Grand Junction Colorado talks shop, hammers and happy metal with the Rodcast crew. Listen in as they discuss metal shaping, blurring lines and the secret to staying young.
Join Double Deuce, Murpho and Sarah as they welcome Hall of Famer Kyle “K Daddy OG” Gann of K Daddy Kustoms. Hear all about the experience of West Coast Customs weekend, his origins in paint, and why you should never call something “easy”.
Revisit our Rodcast roots with Deuce & Murpho as they reminisce the first episodes with Waylon Keaton, talk shop with Scotty P of Maple Street Hotrods and introduce the next generation of Hotrod Builders in Noah Skidmore.
CePe of Dead Sleds and Monique Wood are on the Rodcast remembing Bo Huff and talking all things kustom. listen in to hear more with Murph, Double and Charlie. check out the Dead Sleds on instagram @dead_sleds_car_club
Jimmie Bills is on this episode of Custom Kulture Rodacst with Murpho, Double Deuce, Charlie and Taylor 1. They are talking all things custom! check out the insta below @semperkustoms
Joe Estrada joins the show today, his magazine La Cultura spans the globe, he brings some stories with him from Japan and here in the homeland. Look for La Cultura and check out his website and social. Listen for more info!
Herb joins the rodcast crew, talking about his journey growing up in Riverside Cali, working on car designs and being a teacher. Herb has some amazing stories on this episode of The Custom Kulture Rodcast
Chris and Braeden talk shop with Murpho, Charlie and Double on this episode of the Custom Kulture Rodcast. https://www.ace-fabrication.com/ https://www.tymaphoto.com/
Derek Spitsnogle of Xotic Customs joins the Rodcast crew today on this episode of CKR. Derek shares some insight on some of his latest builds, running a shop and what it means to work hard. Check his intstagram at therealxoticcustoms
Photographers are on the line today with Murpho, Charlie and Double on the Custom Kulture Rodcast! Shooting for magazines, working on cars and how the got started behind the lense, all talked about on today's episode.
Luke joins Murph, Charlie and Double on this episode of the Custom Kulture Rodcast. He talks his 40 chevy named Tinmama, SEMA and his contributions to the magazines. check out his instagram at tinman2kustoms to pictures of this sweet ride!
Double Deuce and Murpho are outnumbered as the ladies of Murpho's Publishing go on an in-depth discussion behind the scenes of Car Kulture Deluxe and Ol' Skool Rods magazines. Meet the all female publishing team PLUS get a special dive into the "Brains" behind our Rock & Roll High School column with Jamey Brains.
Chris Ryan wanted to "Cut Shit Up" as a kid and now he's living his dream as a Hall of Famer building cool shit. Join us as we visit and laugh with Chris. The Rodcast crew covers everything from the crusade to save print media to the beginnings of Customs. Don't miss this very fitting end to Builders Week.
The team continues legendary Builders Week with Tim Strange of Strange Motion Rod & Custom and Search and Restore. Listen in as Tim talks Pro Tour, customs, BMX, the snowpocalypse, and print media! Holy cow it's a jam-packed episode!
It's Builders' Week on the Rodcast! Kicking things off is Keith Dean from South End Kustom. Keith joins the Rodcast crew to talk about the origins of custom cars and share some stories going back to his surprising beginnings in the kitchens at Disney Parks and what it's like to see your creations in media.
Get your hot dogs ready! The Rodcast crew discusses the excitement of print media and all things Rock-n-Roll with Jamey Brains of Rock and Roll High School. Explore the roots of Rockabilly from Elvis Prestley to Wanda Jackson.
Join the Custom Kulture Rodcast crew as they chat with Joe McCollough from Speedway Motors out of Lincoln, Nebraska. Joe comes from a long line of Hot Rod Hooligan's and seems to have found the perfect job for his love of classic cars.
It's time to talk about the Deuce Reunion and all things Classic Cars with "Deuce" Roger Gonzales, our own "Double Deuce", Murpho and the Real Mrs. Murphy, Charlie Murphy.
Join the team as they discuss the story of the Panama, the 1951 Mercury custom low rider with original owner Herold Saul and builder Keith Dean. Yes the same Panama once owned by David Lee Roth and seen in many of his music videos.
Explore the Premier Celebration of all things Rockabilly with the Rodcast team and founder of Viva Las Vegas, Tom Ingram.
Join the Rodcast team as they talk all manner of custom car building with Rob Radcliff from King Kustoms out of Temecula, CA.
The team over at Sledge Customs is on the line today on the Custom Kulture Rodcast. The car builder/model team talk on chopping mercs and shooting cars in Northern Cali.
Tim Mathews from Speedway is on the line today with the Rodcast crew. Tim talks all about The Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed in Lincoln Nebraska, some history of the museum and what they have going on today. Tim also talks about some of the cars in his garage and growing up working on cars with his dad.
Today on the Custom Kulture Rodcast, Deuce, Murpho and Charlie are on with the famed Mosh. She is a model, pinup artist, burlesque dancer and is on the cover or Car Kulture Deluxe 105. Mosh talks a little on her come up in the industry and some other projects she has been working over the years. Also stick around for the end, Jamey Bradley is back to talk about High School Rock, her featured column and more.