The Express Rally Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, we have the guys from Spectre back on! Ethan and Brian are two of the founding members and have a lot to share since the last time they were on! Spectre is an NWA local, car and motorcycle club and event organizers. Spectre has one goal in mind, and is to share the love of this hobby with other like minded individuals! Over the last year, Spectre and Express Rally have teamed up to combine events and just this past week we had our first Spectre X Express Rally night run! Stick around to hear about that and tons more on this episode of the Express Rally Podcast! 

On this episode of the Express Rally podcast, we have Shane and Allison! Fresh off the plane from Monterey California for Pebble and car week! We dive deep into car week, the sights, the people, and even, the outfits? We also take the time to catch up with them as this is Shane's second reappearance on our show! Scott even delves into what the 2025 event calendar holds for us! This and so much more are on this weeks episode of the Express Rally Podcast! 

On this episode of the Express Rally Podcast, we get with Jacob and Grant to recap on the Mixed Terrain Rally! Great experiences and memories made! We are about to roll heavy into the end of the rally season with tons of epic events and experiences! Spots are still open on some of them so get in while you still can! You all also get a sneak preview into the 2025 Express Rally event calendar, and if you stick around to the end, you get to hear Scott tell us about something that he did that absolutely surprises NO ONE! So stick around for another great episode of the Express Rally Podcast! 

Tonight we have a repeat guest, and good friend, Jeff Glucker of Hooniverse! On this episode we spend time catching up, chatting about what Jeff has been up to since we last had him on the show! For those who aren't in the know, Jeff is the editor in chief for Hooniverse and THE video guy at Autotrader. We spend a fair amount of time talking about all things car news as well as getting a fresh update on Jeff's current fleet of cars! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this classic episode of the Express Rally podcast. 

This is the 90s episode special! Welcoming back Shane Janssen, a long time ER participant, and 90s auto enthusiast! Shane has just recently opened a new dealership in Tulsa Oklahoma "The Collectors Car Sales". Specializing in unique and quirky enthusiast cars, Shane is super knowledgeable in the field! So sit back, relax, crack open a cold beverage, and enjoy this almost "crew-like" episode of the Express Rally Podcast! 

WHEW! Who would have thought that we would make it to episode 100? Because we sure as hell didn't.. Tonight we have a great time with some true Express Rally OGs, Scott Huddleston, Jacob Foster, Grant Purscell, and Chris Huy! On this episode we reminisce on the almost 10yrs of Express Rally, and the past 100 episodes of this show! We have a large stack of guests lined up, so stick around, crack open a frosty beverage, and enjoy some classic Express Rally banter for this 100th episode! 

Welcome to another episode of the podcast! We are VERY quickly closing in on our 100th episode! Before we get to that, Scott, Jacob, and Grant sit down for a good ole fashioned crew show and go over new events, previous events, and exciting garage changes! As always, sit back, crack open a frosty cold beverage, and enjoy! 

Good evening listeners! Tonight we've got an exciting crew show, and bonus crew memeber, Nick Caloroso joining us. This time we mix it up with a topic of discussion. This go-around we go around the horn and ask everyone if you have $50k and $100k to make a two-car solution, and we've got answers all over the board! Stick around for another great crew show! 

If you recognize the name in the title, you are probably a Porsche off-road fan! Tonight we have the pleasure of having on Mike Ngo from Eurowise Performance! We deeply dive into the genesis of Eurowise, Mike's history with euro cars, and his personal cars he's experienced! Eurowise also just returned from Aspen Colorado where they participated in the F.A.T Ice Race! More details on that in this very exciting episode of the Express Rally Podcast. 

Tonight we have on one of our very close friends, Matt Pietro owner of PHP Specialists in Joplin MO! This evening we chat with Matt about all things German cars! From Audi and VW, BMW, and yes, even Mercedes-Benz. We discuss where Matt got his start in this business, where his passion for European cars stems from, and go over his fleet! PHP is your one-stop shop for your European automobile, from simple oil changes, to big horsepower and everything in between, there's nothing they can't do! We are very thank full to have Matt on tonight, as well as have PHP on as a sponsor, we wouldn't be able to do these events without businesses like his! 

Tonight we have a good old-fashioned crew show. Tonight we have Scott, Jacob, Grant, and Ian for some catching up on all thing life. We pass the horn around and see what everyone is up to as well as discuss previous and future express rally events. Lots of good stuff packed in this one hour of nonsense, we are getting dangerously close to episode 100! Stay tuned, tons more to come!! 

We have a real treat for you guys tonight! On this episode we have Daniel Davis of 944 Safari! 944 Safari builds some of the coolest Porsches you've seen that are designed to perform extremely well on DIRT! In this episode, we talk about Daniel's extensive background with Porsches, building safari cars, and what it takes to build a 944 into a full-blown Safari machine from the ground up! Stick around and listen closely for some early insider information on upcoming Express Rally events as well! 

Tonight we have on our long-time friend Travis Ball of Ball Metal Fab! We go way back with Travis and are excited to have him on the show. Tonight we drive into his shop, what got him into this industry and some of the absolute top-notch and wild builds he's created over the years! Travis is also part of Black Top Promotions, which hosts Arkansas's largest cars and coffee event! Stick around for this great episode! Stick around for more epsidoes with Travis!  

If youre a motorcycle lover then this is the episode for you! If you thought over here at Express Rally that we only liked things with 4 wheels? WRONG! We like all this motorized over here! Tonight we have Taylor Henschell from One Up Moto Garage to talk with us about all things motorcycles! We discuss some of the wicked projects he's taken on, as well as what got him started in this industry. As always this is a fantastic episode and one you can't miss! 

We got the gang back together for another crew show! On this episode we catch up with everybody and also go over events for 2024! Next year is shaping up to be our biggest year YET! 2024 will have an event for everyone, from entry level local events to cross-country road trips! We even have something for you off road guys listening! Stick around if you want to be in the know! Sign up for a 2024 event now by visiting Express Rally ! 

On this episode of the Express Rally podcast, we have on long-time friend and dirt lover, Jon Seaton! Jon is a hardcore rally enthusiast and plays a big part in the rally racing scene here in Arkansas! Jon has been a friend of ours for quite some time now and it was high time we had him on the show! In this episode, we talk about what got him into rally and all things gravel, as well as his rally-chasing adventures and media coverage experiences! This isn't an episode you want to miss, stick around! 

Welcome to our FIRST-EVER feature-length podcast episode! Jacob and Grant record this episode LIVE on our fall classic event! This episode's audio isn't perfect, but this was a super fun episode to make! Come along as we chat with Coady Wells, Damien Farr who is a first-time attendee, and our OG brother from another mother, Alex Richmond! 

On this episode of the Express Rally Podcast, we have Josh Ogilvie! Not only is Josh a good friend of the Express Rally staff, but he also sells all the cars we like! Josh works for Porsche of St. Louis and he also dabbles in Ferrari as well! Originally from Manchester, we talk about how he ended up on this side of the pond, the cars in his current stash, and his experiences of working in the dealership world! Stick around for more episodes with Josh in the near future! 

Tonight we have another great episode! We have Brandon Rooks on! Brandon is a long-time Express Rally participant, and needless to say, he's more than just family around here! In this episode we talk about Brandon's automotive history and what got him started in the rally scene! he's a great guy to have at any event and knows how to make everyone have a great time no matter what! Brandon dives into his personal background as well as his career! Stick around for a knowledge-packed episode! 

Welcome back to another episode of the Express Rally Podcast! Tonight we have Ethan Jones and Brian Morales, creators of Spectre! Spectre is a newly found car club in Northwest Arkansas, focusing on quality cars, and well-organized events! Tonight we talk about how Spectre came to be, their goals, and we talk about Ethan and Brian's personal automotive history, so be sure to stick around for another great episode! 

Tonight we have a great lineup! We are honored to have Jeff Rhoades on the show with us! Jeff is one of, if not the most badass Porsche owner around. Tonight we talk with Jeff about the many many adventures he's taken with his 911, both on the road and off the road! For those that don't know, Jeff drives a 2017 Porsche 911 Carerra 4, with a rooftop tent... Let that sink in... We also discuss hurdles he's had, his automotive history, what got him into exploring the country with a 911, and the dozens of stories he has from previous adventures! Stick around for this exceptional episode of the Express Rally Podcast! 

Welcome to this very Porsche themed episode of the Express Rally podcast! Tonight we have a great guest lined up, none other than Leonard Zechiedrich, founder and the brain behind Porsche Palooza! Porsche Palooza is an annual event that happens every fall in Eureka Springs Arkansas, going on 19 years now! Leonard shares the genesis behind the event as well as some stories along the way on how this event has gone from 30-50 cars to hundreds of Porsches from every corner of the US coming out to enjoy the scenery and roads that Arkansas has to offer! Stick around for another fantastic episode of the Express Rally Podcast! 

Welcome to another great episode of the Express Rally podcast! We've got a real treat for you all tonight. We have Caleb Yam, one of the founders of Touge Con! Like Scott said, unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple of years, then youve heard of this great event! One weekend a year, North West Arkansas gets taken over by JDM cars of all makes and models, people come from over 1,000 miles away just to attend! In this episode, we talk with Caleb about what it's like to host an event like this, the inspiration that started it all, and some personal automotive experience! This is a do-not-miss episode! 

Welcome back to another great episode! We are brought to you by Garage Suites of Arkansas! And we have none other than the founder himself, Adam Malmquist on the show tonight! GSoA is designed for those who need more space to dedicate to their hobbies, more so than what their at-home garage (or spouse) would generally allow! Ranging in many configurations, GSoA is secure, convenient, private, and highly customizable! Tonight we talk about what GSoA has to offer, a bit about Adam's personal background, and what inspired him to take this on! Sit back, relax, crack open a cold one, and enjoy another great episode of the Express Rally Podcast! 

Welcome to another episode of the Express Rally Podcast! If you're into automotive memorabilia or all things vintage auto adverts then you'll want to stick around for this one! Tonight, we are joined by Rob Santen of Type Schrift! He is a purveyor of all the cool automotive collectibles that we've all grown to love over the years! Will you join us as we talk about how Rob got his start in this business, his passion for the automotive culture, and some excellent insider details about Type Schrift! If you haven't, please check out Type Schrift. History, Delivered. Go pick yourself out something nice! 

We are back in the studio tonight with the usual suspects, Grant, Jacob, Scott, and Connor! After a summer of traveling and family stuff, we are returning to the groove of recording regularly. Tonight we talk about what we have all been up to over the summer, Jacobs escapades going and fetching new cars for Scott including this most recent wild goose chase to go pick up Scott's new Panamera, progress updates on Grants BRZ. And Connor? Well, Connor interjects where he can. Stick around, this isn't an episode you want to miss! 

On this episode we've got a traditional crew show coming at ya. Get ready for absolute nonsense like always, as we talk about new car news, Joel's inventory on his lot, blab about Ferraris for an hour, and explore Jacob's really strange obsession with ordinary cars... Stick around for this excellent "Scott free" episode of the ER Podcast! 

On this episode of the express rally podcast, we have on Jerrad Badders! Jerrad is a long-time 479 Tuner Community OG and very early Express Rally Participant! Jerrad knows a thing or two because he's seen a thing or two, he has two really neat cars and tonight we share stories back and forth from the earlier days of the 479TC. So if you're ready for a blast from the past, please stick around and enjoy! 

On this episode we have a special guest! James Pesek of Ozarks International Raceway! Tonight we talk all things racing circuits, how OiR came to be, the timeline, and even the property it sits on. We also discuss James' personal racing career, what he likes to rip around the track, and some of. his favorite momoments at OiR and other tracks! If you ever wanted to learn more about one of our favorite event spots, stick around! 

Welcome to another GREAT episode, tonight we have on our good friend Terrance from signature wheels! Terrance has extensive experience in the wheel manufacturing space and the automotive aftermarket space overall! We are excited to have him on, tonight we share stories back and forth, talk about all things new in the wheel world, talk about his personal collection of vehicles and vehicle history, and all around have a swell time catching up with our friend! Stick around for another great episode of the Express Rally Podcast! 

On this episode of the ER Podcast, we have on Kyle Tate, one of our Tulsa guys. If you're familiar with the rallies you know our Tulsa guys all too well for being outlandish, wild, and overall just great people to be around. Tonight we talk about Kyle's experience on the rally, his cars, and his legit day job as an optometrist. Stick around for this excellent episode! 

On this exciting epsiode of the ER Podcast, we have on the fellas back from the recent Baja Overland Event, Express Rally's first ever international event. On this episode we talk about the experience of border crossings with off-road rigs, tons of stories, the amazing food, and the overall comrodery with fellow overlanders! This is just part 1 of the Baja recap, so stick around for more!! 

This ladies and gentlmen is the Mercedes Benz episode of the express rally podcast. Tonight we have on Ryan Hemphill the Co Founder of MB Market! No one knows Mercedes and AMGs quite like Ryan does! Stick around for this MB packed episode of the express rally podcast. If youve ever had questions about Mercedes Benz products, stay tuned! 

Join us on this episode of the express rally podcast while Jacob and Connor dive deep into the details of the 2023 24 Hours of LeMans! Absolutely amazing racing, sportsmanship and skill shown by all teams! Connor and Jacob give you the low down on the race, placings, podiums and more! A can't miss episode! Look forward to more motorsport episodes in the future! 

On this episode we have on an Express Rally OG! Craig has been with us on the rallies since day one and he is one of the. very early participants! In this episode we go through what got him involved in the rally scene, his rad C7 Corvette Z07 (insert New Balance joke here), and his career in the digital arts field! This is a great episode and one you don't want to miss! 

On this episode of the ER podcast, we sit down with Adam Crail of Opus Campers! Opus Campers is a UK-based company that leads the industry in offroad exploration campers that can be towed behind your overlanding rig. Opus Campers has helped us tremendously with the development of our overland events! We talk about Opus, and Adam's extensive background in overlanding and exploration, as well as talk briefly about the Baja Overland event, more on that in a later episode! Stick around! 

On this episode of the Express Rally Podcast, we have Jack Morris! Also known as JackUltraMotive on YouTube and other platforms, he is a rally participant and a gamer turned into an automotive enthusiast! Tag along as Jack tells us his story and how he went from full-time gaming media creator to hardcore automotive enthusiast and how he manages both hobbies. We also touch on his automotive history and the interesting builds he has in the works! This isn't an episode you want to miss!   

On this exciting episode, the 69th..... episode I might add; we have our long-time friend, Nick Caloroso. Nick has been involved in almost every aspect of the aftermarket world for more than ten years now and is heavily involved with the SEMA show as well, those go hand and hand. Tonight we discuss past memories, Nick's career, and automotive history, and he shares the inside scoop on all things aftermarket parts! Stick around for this very informative and as always, entertaining episode!   

Get ready for the most unorganized episode of the express rally podcast to date, and we mean that literally... THIS is a SCOTT-FREE episode of the ER Podcast. We talk about all sorts, Jacob's lack of determination on a new car, Grant having some curious connection issues in the... corn... Joel STILL hasn't put his foot down in his AMG GTS, and Connor? Well, he's just along for the ride... Enjoy! 

Welcome to another off-road episode of the ER Podcast! On this episode, we have Grant Willbanks, Marketing Manager of Backwoods Adventure Mods. Grant is not only an OG Express Rally Overland participant, but has also helped create and sponsor the events. Backwoods Adventure Mods is one of the best retailers of offroad parts and in-house designed parts. We talk about Grant's overlanding experience, as well as his automotive history. Grant has been involved in almost all aspects of the ER Overland events! This is a good one, you'll want to stick around for this one! 

In this episode, we take a break from our usual episodes of spouting nonsense to discuss something meaningful for a change. On this episode, we have Jenny Sorey and Daniel Parker of Hub of Hope and Sureway. Sorey founded Hub of Hope NWA in 2017, to offer healing and opportunities to victims of human trafficking and spread awareness not only to the community at home but nationwide! Daniel is the president of the board for Hub of Hope NWA and is the lead organizer of the cruise in for Hub of Hope is hosting on April 29th, 2023 This is one you don't want to miss! 

Prepare for an absolutely wild ride because it's a crew show! We've got the whole gang together. Scott, Jacob, Joel, Connor, and Grant shoot the bull and get caught up. A lot has happened since the last crew-only episode! Come along as we discuss Joel's AMG GTS, and Jacobs's nonsense automotive reasoning, and get caught up on all things automotive news! As always, crew shows are ones you do not want to miss! 

That's right folks, this is another wagon episode of the podcast. On this episode, we have Neil Gjertsen of Avantoberfest. An event that covers all things 5-door, extended roof, and WAGONS. If you've been around the ER family for any extended period of time, you know that we are BIG fans of fast cars that are also extremely practical. Neil is the creator and owner of Avantoberfest, an event that happens in the northeast that's all things German, and wagons! Neil also shares some great stories and his very eclectic taste in cars. Stick around, this is an episode you want to experience!   

On this exciting podcast episode, we have Erik Johnson, owner of Image Detail in Los Angeles California. Image Detail is a very well know professional detail shop in the LA area, this premiere auto spa treats cars from all walks of life from insane hypercars to frame-up resto-mods. Erik also co-founded 5 Door Social Club, an elite lifestyle of all things wagons! In this episode, we talk about clean cars, Erik's wild automotive journeys, and talk in-depth about our favorite body style, WAGONS. All this and more, on this episode of the Express Rally Podcast!   

On this fascinating episode of the podcast, we have Devon Velvet! Car enthusiast and curator at the Celebrity Car Museum in Branson, Missouri is a popular attraction for car enthusiasts and fans of pop culture. It features a collection of cars owned by or associated with famous people from movies, television, and music. Some of the cars on display include the Batmobile from the 1960s Batman TV series, the DeLorean from Back to the Future, General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard, and the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters. Other vehicles include motorcycles, sports cars, and trucks that have been owned by celebrities such as Elvis Presley, John Wayne, and Dolly Parton. In addition to the cars, the museum has memorabilia and exhibits related to the celebrity owners and the movies or TV shows they appeared in. Visitors can learn about the history of each car and its significance to pop culture. The Celebrity Car Museum is open daily and offers guided tours for visitors. It is located in the heart of Branson's entertainment district and is a popular stop for tourists visiting the area. The Celebrity Car Museum is a regular stop on Express Rally events!   

On this episode, we have a new face! Connor Skinner is the current host and organizer of the 417 Cars and Coffee scene, and is a seasoned automotive enthusiast! Connor has loads and loads of stories and experiences to share! We are also welcoming Connor to the Express Rally Podcast staff as an additional co-host! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Enjoy!   

Welcome back, we've got the usual suspects in the house tonight. We have Scott, Grant, Jacob, Joel, and one exceptional guest, an actual AR Rally scene OG, Alex Richmond. Alex has been around the Arkansas rally scene since the very beginning in his Pandem widebody Subaru BRZ and has now become an avid fan of Corvettes and New Balances. Join us as we take a walk on the wild side, sharing vivid rally stories, early Express Rally memories, and more on this episode of the Express Rally Podcast.

On this episode of the podcast, we have on Jeremy Garrett, Co-Owner and shop manager of NWA Custom Audio and Lighting! This is the all things audio and automotive electronics episode. Jeremy and NWA Custom Audio and Lighting has been a Northwest Arkansas staple for a long time. From the guys sharing their personal audio nightmares and stories, to Jeremy giving us the low down on new vehicle electronics and his personal automotive history, this is an episode you do not want to miss! 

On this episode, we have a very special guest. We have the honor of having Jeff Glucker of Hooniverse on the show! Jeff is an avid auto enthusiast, and a well experienced and published automotive journalist. Jeff is the creator and Editor in Chief of Hooniverse.com, a well reguarded site for all things automotive news. Tag along while we go down the rabbit hole of his experience in this industry, his personal automotive hobbies, and the stories he has to share!