Street Rod & Custom Radio

Colo's Classic Car Show at the Columbus Zoo was a huge success, thanks in part to celebrity guest Chip Foose. We bring in a few guests who helped make the show great. They'll fill us in on how they put on such a fantastic event year after year! We also get a much needed lesson on radiators and keeping our hot rods running cool. Segment 1: Kindness for the Sake of Kindness Segment 2: Creative Werks Segment 3: Keeping Your Cool Segment 4: No Chip on His Shoulder Segment 5: Bringing Families Together Segment 6: Count Your Lucky Stickers

Boots had an eventful weekend, and he'll be bringing on a special guest to talk about it. But first, he and Ryan remind us to help others out simply for the sake of being nice to others. As Ryan says, you get what you are, so give out some good!

Bob Folkestad, the President of Creative Werks, has a long history with cars. In the past he has been involved with race teams, which gave him a ton of knowledge that he now uses to help car owners of all kinds. Find out more about Bob in this segment.

Does your car have problems staying cool? Not anymore! Bob Folkestad explains how radiators work, where to mount them, and the biggest mistake people make when trying to keep their vehicles from overheating.

Car world legend Chip Foose (@chipfoose)made an appearance at the Columbus Zoo recently. What is it that makes Chip such a great guy? Boots mulls this over with Mac Tools (@Mac_Tools)Vice President, Robert Holmes.

Colo's Classic Car Show at the Columbus Zoo was a huge success! Tracy Murnane tells us the benefit of holding it in such a locale is the families it brings in and the great exposure it gives zoos that are working to protect species from extinction. This year's show brought in over 13,000 visitors! Will next year, the 10th anniversary, be bigger?

Ryan is bummed he didn't get to go to Colo's Classic Car Show, but luckily he has Boots to tell him about it. Boots also shares a story about why he keeps the window sticker from every car he's ever owned, and how one in particular came in handy recently.

This week we're all about the upgrades! Rick Love from Vintage Air has everything for your air conditioning needs, and Rusty Bell from JEGS.com has just about everything else! Let's see what we can learn from these two. Segment 1: Must See Movies Segment 2: Vintage Air Segment 3: Making Cruising Cool Segment 4: The Rusty Bell Segment 5: Out With The Old Segment 6: In With The New

Right off the bat, Boots and Ryan begin arguing over which movies are a must see, how Ryan spends his free time, and what you call something that doesn't make sense (hint: the answer is not "your life"). Then, we get ready to meet our guests, Rick Love from Vintage Air and Rusty Bell from JEGS.com.

Executive Vice President Rick Love of Vintage Air joins to tell us about how the company is making cruising 'cool' (pun intended). They've been installing air conditioning in hot rods of all makes and models for 40 years now! Let's hear more from Rick.

Not only can Vintage Air work with just about any car, they also have over 1,000 dealers! Executive Vice President Rick Love explains exactly how the air conditioning inside a car works.

We've talked with Rusty Bell from JEGS.com (@JEGSPerformance)in the past, but we've never heard about his background! Boots spends a segment getting to know the man behind the Email Marketing Manager.

Jegs's latest catalogue looked smaller than others to Boots; what's up with that? Turns out JEGS (@JEGSPerformance)is testing out new marketing strategies, including narrowing down what they think are the best parts and focusing advertisements on those. Of course, they always leave room for new products! Rusty Bell tells us about some new additions.

Rusty Bell has been with JEGS (@JEGSPerformance)for 30 years now! In exchange for his years of service, he was given a pretty amazing gift. If you want to know what it is, you'll have to take a listen!

We're all over the map this week! Tracy Murnane joins us from the Columbus Zoo to talk about the 9th Annual "Colo's Classic Car Show", Dan announces an opportunity to meet Chip Foose, and NASCAR's Carl Edwards joins in to talk about everything from driver license forgery to back flips! Segment 1: It's that time again! Segment 2: This Car Show is Bananas! Segment 3: Dan's Epic Fever Dream Segment 4: Raised to Race Segment 5: Twenty Questions with Carl Edwards Segment 6: Say Nay to Nay Sayers

The kids are back in school and there's a nip in the air, which can only mean one thing... No, not Halloween, SEMA! It's about a month away and Dan and Ryan are already foaming at the mouth!

Dan's local zoo is celebrating the 60th the birthday of the oldest living zoo-born gorilla. Tracy Murnane from the Columbus Zoo (@ColumbusZoo) joins us to talk about the 9th Annual "Colo's Classic Car Show."

Chip Foose, a thousand classic cars, and a gorilla: There's only one place besides Dan's dreams you can get all these things in one location, the Columbus Zoo (@ColumbusZoo)!

How do you raise a racing legend? Carl Edwards (@19_JGRracing) says he's been going to races since he was two weeks old. Well, that's a good place to start! Tune in for more with Carl.

We get up-close and personal with racing legend, Carl Edwards (@19_JGRracing), where he dishes on his favorite track, what he does in his down time, farming, classic cars, back flips and more.

Constructive criticism goes a long way. Dan explains why he prefers to say only nice things at car shows, and it may or may not have to do with threats of ocular violence.

We learn how to properly store and charge car batteries to extend product life with OPTIMA Batteries (@OptimaBatteries) eCare Manager, Jim McIlvaine. Then, we get technical about chrome with Metal Brite Polishing Owner, Mike Barr. Segment 1: Surviving the Seasons Segment 2: Charge It Segment 3: Psyched for SEMA Segment 4: Hexavalent vs. Trivalent Segment 5: Crazy for Chrome Segment 6: Chromosexual

Your car battery takes a beating all summer long. With winter right around the corner, can your battery survive the cold? We get ready to pick the brain of OPTIMA Batteries (@OptimaBatteries) expert, Jim McIlvaine. Plus, Dan sets up today's interview with our main chrome guru, Metal Brite Polishing's Mike Barr.

When it's cold outside, it takes more energy to get a car started. That's why many don't notice their car battery is going bad until winter sets in. OPTIMA Batteries (@OptimaBatteries) eCare Manager, Jim McIlvaine, says it's important to use a smart charger which tapers amperage and voltage throughout the charging cycle to ensure you get the most life out of your battery. For this tip and more, listen now.

SEMA is getting close and OPTIMA Batteries (@OptimaBatteries) is stepping up their trade show game. Jim McIlvaine gives us a sneak peek of OPTIMA's mobile marketing display, a converted semitrailer with a "bar" of virtual reality headsets. Learn more.

Have you ever noticed that some chrome has a yellowish hue? Our resident chrome expert and Owner of Metal Brite Polishing, Mike Barr, explains not all chrome plating is created equal. Find out the differences between hexavalent and trivalent.

Pitted pot metal is a cause for concern when buying a classic, but it's not an insurmountable problem. Metal Brite Polishing's Mike Barr explains the chrome restoration process.

Dan Longenette is a self-proclaimed "Chromosexual", he loves chrome that much. In fact, he would build his home around his garage if he could. We delve into Dan's deep affinity for cars.

Get ready to travel back in time as we explore the evolution of clutches with Will Baty, classic car favorites with Joe Petralia, and how to save vintage beauties for the future if you could travel in the past with Dan and Ryan. No matter what, we're hoping that where we go, we'll still need roads. Segment 1: Stick Shift Drivers Segment 2: Mr. Clutch Segment 3: Transmission Talk Segment 4: Rare Performance Motorcars Segment 5: Missing the Past Segment 6: Time Travel

Does having a stick shift make you a better driver? Ryan Baker thinks so. He and Dan chat about why you should never teach someone you love to drive a stick.

Why were clutches in the past so darn stiff? Will Baty from Centerforce Clutches (@Centerforce) explains the evolution of the stick shift design, and is on a mission to convince Dan to come back to the world of manual transmissions.

We get into a technical talk on transmissions with Will Baty from Centerforce Clutches (@Centerforce), and ponder the future of the stick shift. Will manual transmissions ever get up to 9 or even 10 speeds like automatics?

Our next guest is a man who has owned practically every car imaginable! Joe Petralia (@joempetralia) from Rare Performance Motorcars is a purveyor of classic automobiles, buying and selling with a discerning eye that only years of experience can bring.

Dan and Joe Petralia (@joempetralia) enjoy a nice rant about the unappealing design of the new Camaro. When will certain automotive companies bring out a few cool new designs that will give car lovers something to drool over?

It's time for another edition of "Dumb Movie Ideas" with Dan! The guys brainstorm various time travel scenarios, predictably ending up wondering the best way to save old cars for their future selves.

The motorsport world may be in jeopardy, and Dan wants to know why. To take a look at current trends and perhaps predict future ones, we've brought in Brad Scott and Jeff Nuckles. Brad is the COO of the New Jersey Motorsports Park, and Jeff owns the Columbus Motor Speedway. Hopefully, these men can help shed some light. Segment 1: It's a Speedway Kind of Day Segment 2: Bringing the Thunder Segment 3: Coming Soon Segment 4: The End of a Legacy Segment 5: Looking Ahead Segment 6: Living in a Material World

Dan is in great spirits for today's show! Not only do we have a couple of amazing guests, but Dan is also back from some epic car shows. Gear up for a great episode!

Brad Scott, COO of the New Jersey Motorsports Park (@NJMP) in Millville, New Jersey, is here to tell us about the 500 acre facility and its three unique courses. We also hear about a new project in the works: an exotic car garage.

Are there any new projects Brad Scott hopes to have done soon at the New Jersey Motorsports Park (@NJMP)? With up to 600,000 guests visiting yearly, it's no surprise they plan to expand. What might the future have in store?

On October 19, 1946, the very first race at the Columbus Motor Speedway (@COLUMBUSPEEDWAY) took place. Now, 71 years later, the track will be closing. Its owner, Jeff Nuckles, tells us the origin story of the family owned and run speedway.

With yet another racetrack shutting down, what might be in store for motorsports? Dan and Jeff discuss the shifting trends and differing opinions surrounding the automotive world.

Dan expresses his concern for the motorsports industry in the face of environmental concerns and noise pollution complaints. Are the ambitions of electric car companies too outlandish for current technology and needs?

What do carbon fiber wheels and nut jobs have to do with each other? They're both topics that our guests will be covering! Steve Schardt and Randy "Crusher" Lewis join us to discuss drag racing, business during car season, and cleaning those hard to reach places (get your mind out of the gutter). Segment 1: Daytona Upgrade Segment 2: Forgeline Wheels Segment 3: Carbon Fiber Creations Segment 4: What a Nut Job Segment 5: The Crusher Segment 6: What's New?

The guys have been away on vacation and take a second to catch up. Ryan went to Daytona, Florida and was blown away by the recent remodel to the speedway. We also get set up for today's guests.

Our first guest is Steve Schardt from Forgeline Wheels (@ForgelineWheels). Car season is in full swing, which is always good for business. Steve and Dan chat about SEMA, which is rapidly approaching, as well as some of the services offered by Forgeline.

Carbon fiber is making its way through practically every industry, including car parts manufacturing. Steve Schardt gives us a glimpse into Forgeline's (@ForgelineWheels) latest project - carbon fiber outer wheels. Listen in for more on this fascinating creation!

Our next guest is Randy "Crusher" Lewis, co-creator of the Nut Job detailing tool. Randy started his automotive-oriented career as a fabricator for several victorious drag racing cars. Today, he brings a much needed solution to people like Dan who find it impossible to adequately clean lug nuts. Tune in for details.