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Hey bud, welcome to the MartiniWorks podcast. Join Alex, Dakota, and Gels every week as they discuss everything automotive. From what's going on in the car scene, to some behind the scenes of your favorite aftermarket brands.

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    The TRUTH About Starting a Detailing Business

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 61:15


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Have you ever thought about starting an automotive detailing company? Today we sit down with Jonny Iroc to talk about his detailing adventure at Bradle's Auto Spa. In this podcast we cover everything from starting your own company to the myths behind detailing. Is ceramic coating actually worth it? Are some car detailing products just snake oil? #cars #detailing #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    The Stages Of Being A Car Enthusiast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 69:54


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Does 16 year old me have the same taste as 30 year old me in cars? How much have things changes as we have experience different platforms through the years and what have we learened? Today Gels, Lars, and Dakota talk about the stages of being a car enthusiast. #cars #car #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Best CHEAP Fun Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 59:29


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Looking for a fun car that won't drain your wallet? In this episode of the MartiniWorks Podcast, the crew dives into some of the best cheap fun cars you can buy today. Whether you're ballin' on a budget or just want a new project car to mess with, we've got you covered. From lightweight coupes to turbocharged sleepers, we're breaking down what makes these cars awesome (and why you should buy one before prices go up). #cars #carmods #cartoon A HUGE thank you to Continental, Fortune Auto, and Malco for being the official tire, suspension, and detailing product of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires, coilovers, or detail goods.

    How to Build Your Car The RIGHT Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 66:36


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/We always say to mod your car the right way.. but what does that mean? Today on the podcast we cover that and more! #cars #carmods #carWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Tuner Cars We Hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 73:37


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/We can't give love to every car out there.. today on the podcast we discuss some of the tuner cars we HATE. Which tuner cars rustle your jimmy's? Let us know! #cars #carmods #carshowWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    BEST Car Show of The Year + Which YouTuber has the Best Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 62:32


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/We have decided that Riverside is our favorite car show of the year. We just got back from Riverside10 and want to share our thoughts of the show and upcoming trends with you. Along with that, we discuss which YouTubers build the BEST cars, because why not? #cars #carmods #carshowWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Biggest Mistakes People Make Modding Their Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 64:58


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Modding your car can be the best thing, and the worst thing. Today the guys get together with special guest, Lars to discuss some of the biggest mistakes people make when modding their car. #cars #carmods #tunercarWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Quitting My Job to Run My Own Fab Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 60:08


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Today we have a guest! Trapper quit his job to pursue his dream of running his own fab shop. He has since worked on countless cars even including a SEMA build! But are the hardships of running your own business worth it? #cars #fab #tunercarWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    NEW Toyota Celica Just Killed The Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 64:47


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/The new mid-engine turbo Toyota Celica has been in talks from Toyota! Welcome to season 3 of the MartiniWorks podcast. New topics, new guests, and the same ol boys. #cars #toyota #tunercarWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Why "Respect All Builds" Is Actually Stupid.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 62:27


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Should we "respect all builds"? Where did this saying even come from? Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota sit down to cover this topic and more on the last episode of season 2 of the podcast! #cars #cheapcars #tunercarWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    The Downfall of Cheap Tuner Cars | S2 E54

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 61:41


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/You may remember the days of Dodge Neon SRT-4's, Honda Civic Si's, and Mazda Miata's taking over the car meets. But every since then, has it been the downfall of cheap tuner cars? Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota sit down to cover that and more on the MartiniWorks Podcast! #cars #cheapcars #tunercarWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Car Part Prices Are About To SKYROCKET

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 40:02


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Tariffs are around the corner, so what does that mean for car parts? Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota. We also get into some pretty random and funny conversation so buckle up. #cars #carparts #carmodsWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Tips For Becoming an Automotive Content Creator

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 58:08


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Ever wanted to create content on cars? Us too. Meet our newest member of the MartiniWorks crew, Brent! Brent is an automotive creator that we actually used to work with, and has since worked with Chelsea Denofa, Collete Davis, and more! So come chill with us as we go over some tips for creating automotive content in 2025. #cars #carparts #carmods Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    The TRUTH About Chinese Car Parts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 60:48


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/There has been quite a bit of talk around social media about Chinese car parts. Parts made in China then assembled in America. Picking up parts from Alibaba. But whats the truth? Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota sit down and give their thoughts. #cars #carparts #carmodsWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Driving an R34 GT-R on Fuji Speedway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 58:48


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Alex just got back from Japan! Crazy cars, food, and stories. Sit down as the boys discuss what Japan as a car enthusiast is like. From Tokyo Auto Salon, to racing an R34 GT-R on Fuji Speedway, there are some wild stories! #car #cars #podcastWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    We Can't Believe Air Lift Did This..

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 51:32


    Check out Air Lift Performance Coilovers here: https://martiniworks.com/products/suspension/coilovers?brands=air-lift-performanceAIR LIFT PERFORMANCE DID WHAT?! Today we talk about one of Air Lifts biggest announcements yet, coilovers. Who would have thought?. #car #cars #podcastWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Different Types of Car Fitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 62:11


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Stance, flush, hellaflush, poke, slammed, WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?! Today we talk about different styles of fitment on your car and our personal favorites. #car #cars #podcastWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Watch Before Going to Japan as a Car Enthusiast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 59:15


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/

    Is Nissan + Honda Merging Horrible For Car Enthusiast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 63:04


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/Rumors of Nissan and Honda merging have spread like wild fire. Is it good or bad for car enthusiasts tho? Today we have Alex, Gels, and guest Dustin on the MartiniWorks podcast to cover that and more! #car #cars #podcastWant to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Our FAVORITE Car Mods

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 59:31


    Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Alex, Gels, and Dakota have been modding cars for a minute now.. So what's their favorite mods they've done? From intakes, exhausts, wheels, suspension, and more.. we cover it all! #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Car Trends That Need to DIE in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 62:21


    Mod your car at www.martiniworks.com What car trends need to end in 2025? Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota sit down to talk about some of the parts and cars we expect to see die out in the 2025 season #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Car Trends We Expect in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 59:16


    Mod your car at www.martiniworks.com What car trends will be popular in 2025? Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota sit down to talk about some of the parts and cars we expect to see in the 2025 season #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Was The R34 a WASTE of $40,000?..

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 59:43


    BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE! Get the homie hook up and mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/car-parts-on-sale We love the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-T.. or do we? This car was a pricey investment for us as a small business. Was it a waste of money? Is getting a GT-T even worth it? Sit down and hang out with Gels, Alex, and Dakota to hear about this and more on todays podcast! #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Cheap Ways To Improve Your Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 57:57


    Deals are already starting! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Looking to mod your car or improve it on the cheap? Today the guys sit down and talk about some ways to put some life into your car, without draining the life out of your wallet. #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    What SEMA 2024 Was Actually Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 57:21


    We just got back from Vegas and SEMA 2024! We saw some of the most incredible builds along with some that... needed a bit more love. We met up with companies, brands, and even good friends! Sorry we missed last weeks podcast, we we're stuck traveling. #car #cars #podcast Deals are already starting! Mod your car at ⁠https://martiniworks.com/⁠ Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton: https://bit.ly/44bK2Hh A HUGE thank you to Continental & Fortune Auto for being the official tire and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers.Check out the main channel!: @MartiniWorksOfficialWe also have an unboxing channel : @MartiniWorksUnboxedFollow Alex @AlexMartini.Follow Dakota @DakotastoneeFollow Gels @akagels

    BEST First Cars to Mod

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 56:36


    Deals are already starting! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ What are some of the best first cars to start your modification journey? Today Alex, Gels, and Dakota talk about cars they think make for the best tuners to get going. #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    LISTEN Before Buying Wheels & Tires!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 55:03


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ WAIT! Before you buy wheels & tires listen to this episode of the podcast so you don't make any mistakes in getting your next set. #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Gels Is DONE With The RX-8..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 46:12


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ The time comes in every car enthusiasts life that they need to move onto the next, but we werent sure Gels would EVER sell his Mazda RX-8.. So why is he and what's the plan after it sells? #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Our Honest Thoughts on SlammedEnuff Sevierville

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 58:03


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ We just got back from SlammedEnuff Sevierville 2024 and we want to give our thoughts about it. Last year lead to a lot of controversy, but how did this years compare? Did you go? What do you think? Comment below! #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    What's it Like to Host a Car Sh0w?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 56:01


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today we have Dustin on to talk about what's going on in the Diesel world as well as talking about what it's like to host some of the biggest car shows in Wisconsin. #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Listen Before Tracking Your Car!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 61:32


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today we have Lars on to talk about going to the track! Lars has been to Road America more times than we can count, so we figured he could help give some good insight on your first track day. Today Dakota, Lars, and Gels sit down to discuss. #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    What The HELL Is Going On With Car Manufactures?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 69:39


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ GR Corollas are starting on fire? What's going on with Lotus? Car manufactures have some explaining to do. Today Alex, Lars, and Gels sit down to discuss. #car #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Hoonigan Filed For Bankruptcy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 61:40


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Hoonigan has filed for bankruptcy. So what does this mean for the brand? What does this mean for the over 20 brands Hoonigan has aquired? Today Alex, Dakota, and Gels sit down to discuss. #hoonigan #cars #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Is The New Subaru STI Already Cooked?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 56:19


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Rumors of a brand new Subaru STI have been running around. Although there is limited information, what would it take for this STI to keep up the heritage of the rally legend? Today the boys sti down to discuss! #podcast #car #Subaru Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Reality of Importing an R34 Skyline..

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 75:07


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ We imported an R34 Skyline GT-T.. But was it actually worth it? These cars are not cheap, even if they are cheaper then their GT-R brothers. Today we dive into the mods, working on the car, and how it has been filming our dream build series! #podcast #car #cars Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Cars That Are CHEAP But Look Expensive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 66:32


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today the boys talk about some goofy automotive topics like which cars look cheap, but are expensive, and what cars are expensive but look cheap! #podcast #car #cars Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    JAMES LEFT TOO?! Donut What's Going On...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 62:27


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ With the announcement from James Pumphrey leaving Donut, it's raising some eyebrows to whats going on with car content. #podcast #car #cars Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    "I Blew Up My S2000.."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 62:50


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today we sit down and talk about something we never want to talk about. After months of repairing the Honda S2000 from its fire, it blew up. This changes everything #podcast #car #cars Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Worst First Cars to Own

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 54:39


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ What are some of the WORST first cars to own? Alex, Gels, and Dakota debate this while giving some updates on where there cars are at. #podcast #car #cars Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Our Genuine Unfiltered Thoughts On Replica Wheels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 68:27


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Alex has been having a lot of issues with the F430 and most can be tracked down back to this mod. Today the boys discuss working on the cars, plus some more thoughts on whats going on at Donut. #podcast #car #cars Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    This Mod RUINED The Ferrari.. + More on Donut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 54:55


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Alex has been having a lot of issues with the F430 and most can be tracked down back to this mod. Today the boys discuss working on the cars, plus some more thoughts on whats going on at Donut. #podcast #car #cars Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Hosting Car Shows at Our New Shop Has Been RAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 58:21


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Automotive YouTube has seen some BIG changes in the last year. But why is everyone quitting? From Donut Media, to Hoonigan, Car Throttle, and even where we used to work. Let's talk about it from the perspective of someone who has gone through it. #podcast #car #cars Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    The REAL Reason Everyone is Quitting Automotive YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 57:54


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Automotive YouTube has seen some BIG changes in the last year. But why is everyone quitting? From Donut Media, to Hoonigan, Car Throttle, and even where we used to work. Let's talk about it from the perspective of someone who has gone through it. #podcast #car #cars Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    What NEW Cars Will be a CLASSIC in the Future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 65:29


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today the boys sit down to talk about what cars we think will be classics in the future. A long with some other shtuff too! #cars #podcast #car #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    STOP Doing This At Car Shows..

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 55:03


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today the boys sit down to cover the best and worst part of car shows. What do you think is the best car show? Comment below and maybe we'll see you there! #cars #carshow #car #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    My S2k Started on FIRE at The Track.. and the fire suppression system didn't work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 49:46


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today we bring back Lars as a guest, and we talk about how Alex's Honda S2000 started on fire at Road America.. Everyone was ok which is what was important, but things definitely could have been worse. Hear what went down on this episode of the podcast! #cars #carmods #car #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Our First Car Mods We're Wild..

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 61:29


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today the boys gather round to talk about some of the first mods we did to our cars. More specifically, the first set of wheels we picked up! What were your first wheels? Comment below! #cars #carmods #car #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Is The Car Scene DOOMED?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 56:46


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today we sit down and talk about the old car scene vs the new car scene. Has everything changed? Are car builds just for internet clout now? Is anything original anymore??! Sit down with the boys and let us know your thoughts! #cars #carmods #car #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Are USDM Cars the New JDM?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 44:25


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today we sit down and talk about the abrupt uprising in USDM cars like the Corvette, Mustang, Challenger, and more! With them becoming cheaper than their JDM counterparts, is it best to pick up a USDM car? Comment below and let us know! #cars #carmods #car #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    Are Supercars Overrated?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 58:58


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today we sit down with Lars and ask the question.. are supercars just overrated hunks of metal? What do you think Comment below! Also, we mention Shrek. #cars #carmods #car #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

    What It's Like ACTUALLY Being a Car Content Creator | S2 E14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 65:38


    WE SELL CAR PARTS! Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/ Today we go a bit behind the scenes to talk about what it's ACTUALLY like to be an automotive content creator. What does it take to make videos? Is it as easy as it looks? What subject do you want us to talk about next? Comment below! #cars #carmods #car #podcast Want to support? Subscribing would help a ton

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