The Hotrod Kid Podcast

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Coming at you every Tuesday to fill your week with some hotrod talk. Tune in and hear various guest talk about their passion for hotrods and tell their car stories. Ranging from old stories of the history of the hobby to stories about their latest wrenching, this is the best way to get some "shop talk" anywhere you go!

Noah Norwood


    • Feb 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Michael Squier (The Baja Bug Movie) & Gary Emory (Creator of the first Baja Bug) Ep.22

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 85:07


    I sat down and got to chat with Michael Squier who is currently making the Baja Bug Movie, a documentary about the history and the people of the Baja Bug movement. I also got to sit down with my good pal Gary Emory who created the first ever Baja Bug and started the movement that we all know today. We had an awesome time talking about getting stuck in Mexico, where the fascination of Baja Bugs came from, and what you can expect from the movie.Michael: @thebajabugmovieGary: @garyemoryNoah: @the_hotrod_kid

    Jim Sieber Ep .21

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 49:36


    Jim Sieber is a well known local hotrod guy in my small town of McMinnville. He is known for driving his high horsepower over the top street machines around town and his friendly welcoming personality that he shares with everyone he meets. He is also a volunteer for our towns biggest car event, Cruising McMinnville, where people come and cruise up and down our historic downtown 3rd street just like American Graffiti. In this episode, we talked about his circle track racing days, owning a '68 charger at the age of 14, building his new shop, and so much more! I had a wonderful time talking with Jim as always and I think you guys will really enjoy it as well.

    Neil Briz Lawn Ep. 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 73:08


    Neil Brizlawn is 20 years old and started building his first truck when he was 13 years old. He still has that same truck today, a slammed C10 that he frequently drives around town and does long road trips in to hit various events. We had a great time talking about growing up around hotrods, lots of fun events to hit, and always pushing yourself to learn knew things! Neil: @neil_brizNoah: @the_hotrod_kid

    Sean Maurer (Barron Engineering) Ep. 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 57:40


    I first met Sean at Bonneville and afterwards started seeing him at many other events. I had a great conversation with him learning about his unique '31 roadster, his newly acquired '32 3 window, starting car clubs in middle school, his time in the Navy, his time playing jazz in France, his degree in chemical engineering, and surprisingly still more. These days he runs his popular instagram page @barron_engineering where he shares all of his bad ass cars that he has along with his collections of antiques. The audio in this one did not turn out as good as I would have liked but I had a great time talking with Sean and appreciate him baring with me.Sean: @barron_engineeringNoah: @the_hotrod_kid

    Zac Parks (Wired Customs) & Dan D' Alessandro (Greasy Boy Kustoms) Ep.18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 76:48


    In this episode I sat down with Zac of Wired Customs and Dan of Greasy Boy Kustoms. Our zoom call had some bumps in the road but I think you guys will really enjoy this one! Both Dan and Zac own and operate full time hotrod shops and also host their own YouTube channels. Their most recent endeavor is a collaboration with Speed & Culture Magazine where they will be chopping a '34 Ford live on the Rod and Style TV YouTube channel. Aside from their collaboration with Speed & Kulture, you can watch Dan on YouTube at Greasy Boy Kustoms, and Zac at Wired Customs. For folks in the Waverly Virginia area,  hit up Zac for all of your hotrod needs and for folks near Garner North Carolina, Dan is your guy to go to. Noah: @the_hotrod_kidZac: @wiredcustoms.vaDan: @greasyboykustoms

    Eric Black (eBlack Design) Ep. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 71:51


    Eric Black is the man behind the machine of eBlack Design Co. Eric has worked on countless notable projects for the majority of the industries top builders. He has a unique and timeless style that he carries throughout his projects that is instantly recognizable. These qualities have created his much deserved notoriety and a high demand for his design consulting and top notch renderings. I was very pleasured to be able to sit down with him and learn about his story and seek his advice in the automotive industry.Noah: @the_hotrod_kidEric: @eblackdesign

    Greg Macy Ep.16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 89:45


    Greg Macy is a very talented designer in many fields but most importantly automotive. I first met him at cruising McMinnville where we connected over cars and nerded out over different did bits of history. I had previously known about Greg for being the designer who came up with the initial renderings of the Emory built 356 RSR which was latter altered a bit to fit the outlaw style. Since then we have become great friends and have began working together on some of my customer projects. @the_hotrod_kid@macyenterprisesmacyenterprises.com

    Alec Harrell (Harrell Los Angeles) Ep.15

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 40:21


    Alec Harrell comes from a long line of hotrodders starting with Jim (white) Harrell and Nick Harrell who started Harrell Los Angeles (Yes the speed equipment people). Today, Alec runs his own shop working on early hotrods for people in Los Angeles keeping the history of his family alive. Meanwhile, he is  on a journey to bring Harrell speed equipment back to market. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to chat with Alec and I'm certain you guys will love to hear his story. Noah: @the_hotrod_kidAlec: @harrelenginesl.a

    Jared Brandon-Flande (Joyride Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 45:44


    Jared Brandon-Flande is a film maker, car guy, and most recently a podcaster. In this episode we talk about his new show Joyride which is a podcast that dives into the history of notable cars that we've all come to love. I had a great time sitting down with Jared and talking about cars, podcasts, and history. You can listen to Joyride on all major platforms

    Joey Ukrop (Slot Mag) & Yama Azim (Mazi Moto) Ep.13

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 120:46


    I had a great time hanging out with Yama and Joey while they were here from San Francisco for the North Palm Speed Harvest Drags. It was a great weekend of racing some pre 1934 jalopys in the Willamette Valley.Once again Joey Ukrop is a journalist from San Francisco. Since we saw him last he has now become the editor of Slot Mag, which is a division of DicE Magazine featuring a hotrod magazine inside of a motorcycle magazine. He also still writes consistently on the Jalopy Journal. Yama is a good friend of Joey's who I first become aware of through his Youtube channel, Mazi Moto. Yama shares the same hotrod spirit through his period correct chopper builds and shares them in his very well done videos. If you're in the San Francisco area and you're looking for a period chopper, Yama is definitely the guy to go see. We had a great time needing out about welding and talking shop.Noah: @the_hotrod_kidJoey: @you_kropYama: @mazi.moto

    Mike Wagner -BONNEVILLE SPECIAL- (CORNFIELD CUSTOMS TAKE II, BETTER AUDIO) Ep. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 61:04


    Once again, Mike Wagner is the owner of Cornfield Customs based out of Milford Ohio. We had him on episode #9 over video chat and the audio quality was very poor. This is take II but this time live, in person, on the Bonneville Salt Flats. This was a much better episode and I highly encourage you to give it a listen, especially if we lost you part way through the last one! Noah: @the_hotrod_kidMike: @cornfieldcustoms

    Clayton Paddison Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 79:45


    Clayton Paddison is the owner of Paddison PreWar where he assists people with their PreWar vehichles. He has a '27 T that has appeared in many magazines and also an episode of Jay Lennos Garage. He knows a great wealth about early speed and the different eras of hotrodding and I had a wonderful conversation with him even though we didn't catch the whole encounter. Noah: @the_hotrod_kidClayton: @mrmodelt

    Curt & Blaine West Ep. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 62:36


    Curt and Blaine West are a father and son duo that I have become good friends with recently.  Curt is a very talented hotrod builder especially when it comes to the stance of a car. He has built many notable cars over the years and always seems to have an interesting new project in the works. Blaine is a very talented artist in drawing and has a wealth of hotrod knowledge for his age. He not only draws pictures of the cars that inspire him but can tell you all about them as well. I was excited to have them as my first time ever with two guests and we ended up having a great time!Noah: @the_hotrod_kidCurt: @curtisgarageBlaine: @artbyblaine

    Mike Wagner (Cornfield Customs) Ep. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 50:28


    Mike Wagner is the owner of Cornfield Customs, based out of Milford Ohio. He specializes in metal shaping and fabrication on hotrods, customs, and more recently European vehicles. I had a great time talking with him about building his business and how he constantly strives to be a better craftsman.   Noah: @the_hotrod_kidMike: @cornfieldcustoms

    Joey Ukrop (Rodders Journal) Ep.8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 89:31


    Joey Ukrop has been in journalism almost his whole life and is now the current Features Editor of Rodders Journal. In this episode, we talk about his path in journalism and also about his current model A roadster project. 

    Scott Hinchliff Ep.7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 48:53


    Scott Hinchliff is the owner of Scott's automotive and an ASE Master certified technician. He is a long time hotrodder going back to when he was just 12 years old owning his first model A. We had a great chat about what its like to own a business and the different pathways in mechanics. 

    Charlie Hascall Ep.6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 73:22


    Charlie Hascall has built many notable cars throughout his many years in the Hotrod world. He now has North Palm Speed with his wife Kelli where they host the Harvest Field Drags. In this episode we dive into lots of the history of hotrodding and talk about why we are so passionate for these cars.  Noah:@the_hotrod_kidCharlie:@north_palm_speed Garrison:@garrison_todd_foster

    Jered McCullough Ep.5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 44:09


    Jered McCullough is a long time friend of mine and one of the people who got me into traditional hotrods. We have gone on many bonneville trips together and frequently help each other out with projects. Noah: the_hotrod_kidGarrison: garrison_todd_fosterJered: jered_mccullough

    Tim Elliott Ep. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 58:48


    Tim Elliott is the board President of Cruising McMinnville which pays homage to the early days of American cruising down Main streets. Today it has become an organization that provides scholarships to students entering the trades. He also provides his expertise of finding, buying, and selling classic cars with his business, House of Hotrods.Noah: @the_hotrod_kidGarrison: @garrison_todd_fosterTim: @goodguytim 

    Travis Squires Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 67:22


    I first met Travis when he came to my hotrod party in his model A coupe. When I met him I could tell that he was very passionate about hotrodding and the history behind it. From then on we have become friends and have occasionally helped each other with projects. In this episode we share our obsession with shop organization and also nerd out about welding and fabrication. Travis:  traditionalhooliganNoah: The_hotrod_kidGarrison: garrison_todd_foster 

    Russ Heath Ep 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 53:16


    Russ Heath is a local hotrodder and all around cool guy. He hosts his Youtube show "Rusty Duck Garage" where he shares all of his different car finds and projects. He has more cars than I can count and in this episode he shares all of the projects he's found himself with over the years. Noah @the_hotrod_kidGarrison @garrison_todd_fosterRuss @heath.russelRuss's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nECJ0AM6QXfzd9_N7GG6w

    Gary Emory Ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 50:30


    Gary Emory is a long time friend and mentor of mine. His father is Neil Emory of the famous, Valley Custom Shop, in Burbank. Gary is the owner of Parts Obsolete for Porsches, is the creator of the very first ever Baja Bug, and also one of the people who started the 356 outlaw Porsche trend. In this episode, we dive into lots of history and stories of him growing up around the SoCal hotrod culture. Noah: @the_hotrod_kidGarrison: @Garrison_todd_foster Gary: @garyemory

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 1:42


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