Sincerely, Japan -- The Drifting Podcast

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The show where we talk all things drifting -- tech talk, driver interviews; you name it. New episode every last Friday of the month.

Sincerely, Japan


    • Jan 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Sincerely, Japan -- The Drifting Podcast

    Running a Drift Shop in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 68:27


    This week, I'm joined by TJ Kelley and Tyler Bednar - a couple local dudes with awesome stories. Tyler is a long time friend of the podcast and TJ owns and operates a drift shop out of San Antonio, Texas. We talk about what it's like to open a business and now run a drift series in 2023. Darius is back next episode!Go watch the video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@SincerelyJapanFind Sincerely, Japan merch here and get FREE SHIPPING on every order of 2 stickers or more!http://www.sincerelyjapan.usCome join the conversation:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Falken Drift: End of an Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 81:58


    Darius and I are back with another casual chat! We talk Falken leaving FD next year, the best kei cars ever, and why respecting all people means way more than respecting their builds. Lots of ground to cover here and we're back next week with some awesome interviews we have lined up! Stay tuned.Go watch the video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@SincerelyJapanFind Sincerely, Japan merch here and get FREE SHIPPING on every order of 2 stickers or more!http://www.sincerelyjapan.usCome join the conversation:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Can Late Model JDM Emulate 90's Style? Knuckle Up Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 58:13


    We're back with the Knuckle Up - Friday Night Lights saga, part two! This time we sit down with Christian Pratt to talk about 90s JDM style in new models, learning to drift around a culture that prides itself on workmanship and appearance, and what's next for Reiwa Style from Houston, TX! Go give him a follow on IG @christianpratt and his team @reiwa_style_. As always, thanks for listening! Love you.Go watch the video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@SincerelyJapanFind Sincerely, Japan merch here -http://www.sincerelyjapan.usCome join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.comCover photo: @christianpratt

    Podcasting Trackside at Knuckle Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 61:42


    We take over Knuckle Up (not really... we found a corner and hunkered down) to interview some new friends and check out a new drifting scene! This is the first of two episodes we got during the event. Go watch the video episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYAXHI0QihDD7oPXK-lm-fgSpecial thanks to Eathan for coming to hang out after stalling his 350Z: @eathan_winAlso massive shoutout to Kendra for being awesome, having a killer conversation and blessing us with her awesome dogs! Check her out at @baesikmess and @cultureapparelstudioFind Sincerely, Japan merch here -http://www.sincerelyjapan.usCome join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.comCover photo: @thelifeof_matt

    Catching up with PrizzaMike

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 75:00


    This week, the boys got @PrizzaMike back on the show to talk about how he brought his RHD RB25-swapped 240SX back from the dead. We also get into what it takes to become a full-time content creator and what Mike has planned for the future. As always, thanks for rockin' with us.Check out Sincerely, Japan merch here -http://www.sincerelyjapan.usCome join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep 19. - We got the Need for Speed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 62:12


    We're back! This week we're playing catchup. We cover some minor Instagram drama and Jarrod gives us a little peak behind the scenes of the latest Gymkhana. We also spend a good chunk of time discussing why Need for Speed Pro Street is the best in the series. Tune in and as always, thanks for rockin with us.

    Ep. 18 - Are Front-End Swaps Still Cool?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 62:51


    Jarrod and Kwann talk about replica tracks, front-end swaps and Kwann's barely-living S14 and 350Z cars! Darius will be back next week, lots of turbulence outside of the podcast but we're going to keep these bad boys pumping however we can. Love y'all.Check out Sincerely, Japan merch here -http://www.sincerelyjapan.usSincerely, Japan is proudly sponsored by TIRE STREETS!Use code "sincerely15" for 15% off their already-affordable tires!http://www.tirestreets.com Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 17 - Beyblades, Clap Cleats, and Grip/Drift Suspension Setups

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 59:29


    Jarrod and Darius are back at it and talk life updates, grip vs. drift suspension setups, replica wheels and a slew of WILD topics. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!Check out Sincerely, Japan merch here -http://www.sincerelyjapan.usSincerely, Japan is proudly sponsored by TIRE STREETS!Use code "sincerely15" for 15% off their already-affordable tires!http://www.tirestreets.com Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 16 - Go Big Or Go Home! The Micah Diaz Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 112:41


    We're back with an exciting episode featuring the incredibly talented and humble Micah Diaz. We cover Formula D rule changes, Dual-clutch transmissions coming out of Europe, where Hold Fast came from and so much more! This is the first episode brought to you by TIRE STREETS!Use code "sincerely15" for 15% off their already-affordable tires!http://www.tirestreets.com Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 15 - Drifting D1 as a Foreigner! The Kadell Johnson Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 64:38


    In this episode, we bring you a really special interview with Kadell Johnson (@toohighhspeedddd on IG) of Spirit Drift, you can find his channel on YouTube! He drifts D1, owns a shop in Japan and talks his experiences living and thriving in the Land of the Rising Sun. Again, officially unofficially brought to you by LUCKY LABO!Use TEAMLABO at https://lucky-labo.com/ for 15% off your entire order.Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 14 - Go, Go, Donkeysmash!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 67:32


    Darius and Jarrod are back on their bulls**t!!! The boys talk abut their biggest regrets from living in Japan, drift team names that don't exist but should, 2022 initiatives and so much more! There's a whole lot of nonsense in this episode, so buckle up!Again, officially unofficially brought to you by LUCKY LABO!Use TEAMLABO at https://lucky-labo.com/ for 15% off your entire order.Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 13 - Whistlin... RB26?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 60:02


    The boys talk YouTuber culture, racing sim rigs and Jarrod's old S15. Hear about future plans for the show and where they plan to go in 2022!Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 12 - Street Drifting and Ebisu Matsuri

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 74:11


    Darius is away, so we brought on some special guests to talk about Okinawan street drifting and Ebisu Matsuri! Recollecting mid-00's Japanese drifting and what happens when the Air Force Office of Special Investigations buys an R32 GT-R??Also, we're officially unofficially brought to you by LUCKY LABO. Use promo code TEAMLABO for 15% off your next order at http://www.lucky-labo.comFind our latest merch here: http://www.sincerelyjapan.usCome join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 11 - Goodbye, Minami.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 59:05


    Minami will forever live on in our hearts... and our racing simulators.The boys talk about the final Minami battle and the track's influence over the years. Jarrod recollects his time at Ebisu and Darius fangirls over Naoki Nakamura... a lot. Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerely_japan_podcastGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 10 - The PrizzaMike Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 37:48


    The boys bring a special guest for the monumental 10th episode! Darius and Jarrod talk PrizzaMike about his accident, the social media followership, future plans for the wrecked 240 and F&F characters. Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjapanGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 9 - DoriDore And Homogenized Milk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 64:48


    Darius says the drift scene is homogenized and the boys discuss whether drifting should be machine-centric, driver-centric or a mix of both. Lots of off-topics in here and they touch on the PrizzaMike coverage that flooded social media over the past few weeks. Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjapanGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 8 - Japan In A Nutshell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 80:39


    Darius and Jarrod talk all things Japan. Moving there, buying car parts from 7-Eleven, road tripping during typhoon season and Darius having to shit on a night bus. Join us on our recollective escapades!Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjapanGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 7 - What's The Best Drift Team??

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 63:55


    In this episode, Jarrod and Darius go over their favorite drift teams in Final Bout, Jarrod pulls some lesser-known Japanese media sites from his back pocket and Darius recounts the extensive import process for his WC34 Stagea. Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjapanGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 6 - F**k Drone Drift Videos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 59:28


    This one's a doozy, boys! Anime music videos, hentai stickers, infinity tails and drone drift videos - we cover a lot of ground talking about the culture that surrounds drifting (for better or for worse). Write in your suggestions or topics through any of the links below! See you next month. Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjapanGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 5 - Get Your Money Right... Then Build a Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 60:50


    We bring a new cohost on! Darius isn't going anywhere, but Kwann is a long time friend of the podcast that we've been trying to get on for months. We talk about the worst S14 in existence, how to spend your money wisely while building a car and a bunch of other nonsense!Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjapanGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 4 - Has It Been Two Years Already?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 44:26


    Darius and Jarrod discuss what they've been up to since the Episode 3 dropped two years ago. Trans-continental moves, broken cars and denouncing the manscaper -- all on this episode of Sincerely, Japan!

    Ep. 3 - Darius Wants To Drift a Hyundai

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 54:51


    Darius and I really cover a lot of ground in this episode. Morphsuits, drifting Hyundais, driving wild style and weird national awareness days. Send us any questions or input you have!Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: https://twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/sincerelyjapan/Gmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 2 - The Villains Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 110:54


    Since I had the idea of starting a podcast, Villains were high on my list of people to talk with for several reasons. In this episode, we cover starting a drift team, parts shop and race track all under the same "Villains" umbrella. Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: https://twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: @sincerelyjapanGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

    Ep. 1 - A Bull____ing kickoff!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 41:44


    Welcome to Bull____ing, where Darius and I talk about anything and everything! In this episode, we cover drift missiles, different fads that come and go (I'm looking at you, lambo doors), and our least favorite professional drivers. Come join the conversation!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sincerelyjapanTwitter: https://twitter.com/sincerelyjapanInstagram: @sincerelyjapanGmail: sincerelyjapanpodcast@gmail.com

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