Minnoxide is an automotive based podcast created by automotive photographer and content creator Haris Jaganjac, AKA ”Minnoxide.” Over the years Haris has worked with hundreds of cars, hosted several rallies and events, while creating an overall reputation within the car community.
109. Mandrel Bends, Performance Exhausts, w Haze Performance
Bryan Hayes of Haze Performance joins us to share his history which includes being at MAPerformance, and how he created Haze Performance which specializes in mandrel bends, performance exhausts and more.
10/23/2024 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 58 seconds
108. The Future Of Crown Rally, Squad Driven, w/ Asa Gladstein
Asa Gladstein, the new owner of Crown Rally joins us to share about the future of the event, what will happen to Squad Driven, and ultimately how the purchase happened overall.
10/16/2024 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 28 seconds
107. Schwartz Performance, Hellcat Corvette, Chasing Records, Chassis and Restomods w/ Jeff Schwartz
Jeff Schwartz, Owner of Schwartz Performance shares the story of the creation of Schwartz Performance, some projects including the Hellcat swapped Corvette, some of the land speed records he has to his name and of course chassis and restomods.
Ben Hochman of Hochman Fabrication and Speed joins us to share his journey in the Evo platform, where he has currently at the time of recording set the record for worlds fastest Evo. We also discuss Apex Turbos, the 4G63 platform in general, and other various topics.
10/2/2024 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 3 seconds
105. DAZA Platform, Origins, High Build Quality, and Competing w / Rada Race Lab
Ricky and Dom of Rada Race Lab join us to talk about the creation of Rada Race Lab, including all of the platforms they work on and why they uphold themselves to a high caliber of quality.
9/25/2024 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 7 seconds
104. NitroCross, Cars That FLY, Rallying and Racing w/ Alastair Scully and Patrick Gruszka
Alastair Scully and Patrick Gruszka join us to share their experiences in Nitrocross and the journey along the way.
9/18/2024 • 1 hour, 59 minutes, 47 seconds
103. ORE Off Road, Drifting, Toyotas and Cayenne's w/ Kurt Thomas
Kurt Thomas of ORE Off Road joins us to discuss how he made the switch to Off Roading after years of drifting and the creation of ORE. We discuss various platforms and other topics relating to the off roading.
9/16/2024 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 38 seconds
102. Imola Motorsports, Servicing Supercars and Euros w/ Dani Platteter
Dani Platteter of Imola Motorsports joins us to to share a bit about the shop and the variety of supercars and European cars they have seen and serviced.
9/11/2024 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 28 seconds
101. SEMA Builds, Restomods Restorations w/ Ron Hinshaw
Ron Hinshaw from North Speed and Restoration joins to share some insights into the world of Restomods, Restorations and more.
9/9/2024 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 48 seconds
100. Lessons Learned from 100 Episodes + Origins
Dan AKA GunnItGarage and I discuss some of the lessons learned from the podcast over the many episodes we have done. Thank you.
9/4/2024 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 51 seconds
99. Setting Records, Educating Enthusiasts, and High Performance Academy w/ Andre Simon
Andre Simon of High Performance Academy joins us for our first remote podcast to discuss the nuances of chasing records, the creation of High Performance Academy and where the passion for education comes from.
8/28/2024 • 1 hour, 53 minutes, 49 seconds
98. Nth Moto, Building Twin Turbo Vipers,History and Applications, w/ Aaron Miller
Aaron Miller of Nth Moto joins us to discuss a number of topics, mostly pertaining to the world of twin turbo vipers. This includes the records Nth Moto holds, some history of their builds of the years, and of course the various applications a twin turbo viper may be suited for. Aaron also shares his own history and journey as well.
8/21/2024 • 2 hours, 19 minutes, 19 seconds
97. Detailing Nightmares, Developing Product, Industry "Trends" w/ Loonatek
David and Braxtin join us again to share some stories, the development of their line and what went into it, and some insight into the latest trends in the detailing trends which may or may not be best for everyone.
8/19/2024 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 1 second
96. Building One Of Kind Cars, Drift Truck, Becoming a Fabrication Specialist w/ Max Odegaard
Max Odegaard joins us to discuss the process of building his drift truck. He also shares the progress and behind the scenes on the builds he is currently working on at Patience Metal Fab. Max gives an in depth reality as to why he ended up on the career path he did.
8/14/2024 • 2 hours, 37 seconds
95. Fast COBALTS? AWD Civic, and PowerCruise USA w/ Austin Gorak and Alexis Krebsbach
Austin and Alexis join us while attending Powercruise USA to chat about Civics and Cobalts! Two cars that are unlikely contenders to give V8s quite the challenge.
8/7/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 22 seconds
94. Rotaries, Miatas, RX7 vs RX8 w/ Antonio Della Polla AKA 8ighty 7even
Antonio Della Polla joins us to share his knowledge in the world of rotaries, the various types and of course which are the most sought after. He also shares his knowledge of the Miata world, another platform he specializes in.
Kyle Larkin makes his return to the Minnoxide podcast where we discuss his role at JWP Automotive while continuing to grow his brand, Lurk Tuning. A number of topics are discussed regarding methanol injection, how the car scene has changed, how various platforms have their quirks and features and more.
7/24/2024 • 2 hours, 2 minutes, 36 seconds
92. Bowen Built, Roush Motorsports, Building Mustangs for Autocross/Road Course, Optima Challenge
Jarrett from Bowen Built and Mike from Roush Motorsports join us to talk about the recent Optima Ultimate Street Car event that took place at Road America. They also discuss what goes into making a Mustang a great contender for autocross and road course situations and more.
7/17/2024 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 17 seconds
91. Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge, DIY Maintenance, Track Days, w/ Jay Horta "Car Bodega"
Jay Horta AKA Car Bodega joins us to discuss our recent weekend at Road America for the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge. Jay shares how he's become more involved in servicing his own cars especially after receiving an astronomical quote for what turned out to be a simple job. Since, he has been excited to continue pursuing the track life.
7/10/2024 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 29 seconds
90. Ratified Motorsports - After Hours Edition w/ Rathana Moua, Trae Moua, Sam Morain
The most familiar faces from the Ratified Motorsports camp come on to discuss all of the various platforms they own and work on. This includes Evo's, Audi RS3s, G80 M3s, Nissan GTRs and a whole range of vehicles beyond that. Big power and fun conversation in this episode!
7/3/2024 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 39 seconds
89. 1000HP Hondas, Drag Racing, Evolution of Modding Cars, w/ Peter Lee, Fuji Fang, Aign "Money" Eel
While at the North Star Speed Summit, Peter Lee, Fuji Fang, and Aign "Money" Eel join us to talk about some fast Hondas and what it takes to get to the level they are at.
6/24/2024 • 1 hour, 45 minutes, 25 seconds
88. Twin Turbo Big Block Hemi, Track Incidents, Drag Racing w/ Greg Schmidt
Greg Schmidt from Bad Influence Garage joins us to share various stories from his racing career. Which include his racer history and the experiences (good and bad) he has had with them. We also discuss a variety of events locally and across the nation.
6/17/2024 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 26 seconds
87. BIR Performance Driving School - Special Episode
In association with the BIR Performance Driving School and RaiseAHood, we have our first collaborative effort with the driving school to gather the experience from instructors, novices, and other experts.
6/10/2024 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 20 seconds
86. Winning at TX2K, Racing DAZA's, Pushing The Platform w/ Becca Marso "whtegrl_ttrs", Stephan Newell
Becca and Stephen join us to talk about their journey in the world of DAZA's, including the trials and tribulations they've had to go through to get to where they are today, which includes Becca winning TX2K earlier this year.
Davion and Omar join us while at the Powercruise USA event to talk about their builds, their businesses and how they've developed their cars for their purposes.
5/28/2024 • 57 minutes, 42 seconds
84. Patience Metal Fab, Building Racecars, Origins, EV Swaps, Rally Build w/ Bryan Hawk, Gary Rude
Bryan Hawk and Gary Rude of Patience Metal Fab join to share various stories ranging from the origins of Patience to the many types of builds they have worked on. This includes an EV swapped Porsche, a Renault rally build, a Camaro build for wheel to wheel action and more.
5/20/2024 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 22 seconds
83. Hellcat and Demon Wranglers/Gladiators, Restoring and building Broncos
We visit John Mo Huber of JFB Off Road down in the outskirts of Chicago to talk about the incredible builds he and his team produce. From putting Hellcat and Demon motors into Jeeps to Restoring classic Bronco's with a modern twist, they do it all. Check out their website here: https://jfboffroad.com/ Want to listen to the podcast elsewhere? Visit here: https://www.minnoxide.com/ Sign up for the newsletter for alerts, wallpapers, and giveaways: https://minnoxide.ck.page/newsletter
5/13/2024 • 59 minutes, 39 seconds
82. RB26 Swap Into PONTIAC GTO, Cummins Swaps, and Custom Trucks
Ben Kurzhal joins us to share about his various builds and projects he has done over the years. His Current one being a Rb26 Swapped GTO, in addition to other fun builds he has done and is planning to do.
5/6/2024 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 49 seconds
81. Track Day Prep, 10 Things To Prepare For Your Road Course Track day w/ Michael Petersen
Michael Petersen, CEO of RaiseAHood and also a driving instructor, joins us to share some of his advice for novices going into their first track day.
4/29/2024 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 30 seconds
80. Building a 1,000+ WHP Jeep, Euros, Mopar, Minnesota Performance w/ Bryce Bjerke, Jorge Sandoval
Bryce and Jorge join us to talk Mopars and Euros. Bryce has put in significant work on the 5.7 Jeep which is now over 1,000 AWHP, and Jorge shares his experience being a part of Minnesota Performance as well.
4/22/2024 • 2 hours, 17 minutes, 15 seconds
79. Custom Builds and Careers In Fabrication, w/ Matt Corniea and Jose Ascencio
Jose and Matt join us to share their stories in the world of fabrication. They tell us about their personal projects and some of the work they've done in the prior roles and current careers.
4/15/2024 • 2 hours, 15 minutes, 27 seconds
78. A Fast 1 Series BMW, The Noble M12 GTO 3R, Road Rallies, w/ Jeff Storms
Jeff Storms join us to share some of his background in the Minnesota car community. He goes into detail on the ownership of his 1 series BMW, making close to 600 horsepower, and of course his Noble M12 GTO 3R.
4/8/2024 • 2 hours, 43 minutes, 45 seconds
77. 1100 HP C6 ZR1, (3) TX2K Pullovers and Recap Street Stories and Built Jeeps w/ Caleb Isenberger
Caleb joins us to recap the craziness of TX2k 2024, which included him getting pulled over three times in an hour, and other various activities. He also shares some stories from the street scene events he has attended and the various builds he has had including a 1400 HP Z06, an SRT Jeep, Trackhawk, and GT500.
4/1/2024 • 3 hours, 21 minutes, 3 seconds
76. Twin Turbo Viper, Creation of Crown Rally, Missing Thanksgiving w/ Adam "King Kong" Smith
Adam joins us to do what he does best - having a good time. He tells us his background in cars which includes his twin turbo gen 3 Dodge Viper. He also takes us back to the creation of crown rally and how he was involved with it and what may be coming on the horizon.
3/25/2024 • 2 hours, 1 minute, 26 seconds
75. TX2k 2024, Totaled Demon, Bagged Demon, and a Car Enthusiast Owned Gym w/ Kevin Van Voris
Kevin Van Voris hosts us in his camp while we attended TX2K. We discuss how ownership of the new Demon 170 has been going, his old Demon which was totaled, and of course the passion and business that has lead to his success. Photo credit for thumbnail to Instagram: Cambered_Lenz
3/19/2024 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 37 seconds
74. Dropping Out, Building And Racing Fast Corvettes w/ Omar Aguillon
Omar Aguillon, owner of Nightfall Performance joins us to share his journey in building four digit Corvettes. From dropping out to a few difficult builds on other platforms he eventually became knowledgeable in the Corvette platforms and has since opened his own shop as well.
3/11/2024 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 54 seconds
73. Second Chance At Life, Detailing and Wrapping Cars, The Pursuit of Perfection w/ Jake Bird
Jake Bird joins us again 60 episodes later to talk about how he has managed to keep the lights on at his business, Automotive Alterations, after narrowly escaping death twice from the motorcycle accident that cost his arm, and almost his livelihood.
3/4/2024 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 51 seconds
72. A Built Z28 Camaro, The Gumball 3000 and Crown Rally Experience, 30,000 hard Miles w/ Paul Rode
Paul Rode joins us to share a number of awesome experience he has had over the years. Ranging from local events to those around the world such as Crown Rally and the Gumball 3000. He takes us through the adventures shared in his Z28 Camaro and memories he is responsible for creating in young car enthusiasts.
2/26/2024 • 3 hours, 15 minutes, 17 seconds
71. Racing a 1600HP Mustang, Breaking A Wheel at 180mph, BMW work w/ Joe DeVito
Joe joins us to talk about the various adventures he has had in his Mustang build, including the joys and difficulties of owning a high horsepower car. He also shares the story of when his wheel broke towards the end of a run at a drag strip. He get's a bit into the kind of work he does particularly on BMW and Minis in the Fargo area.
2/20/2024 • 2 hours, 23 minutes, 33 seconds
70. Racing GT4 Porsches, Training With iRacing w/ Alex Sajady
Alex joins us to share his journey in the world of motorsport. He goes into detail on how he got behind the wheel of a GT4 and had a competitive season before being taken out later in the 2022 season with extensive damages. He also discusses how training on iRacing with his simulator has improved his skills and knowledge drastically.
2/12/2024 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 53 seconds
69. Miata Life, Drive Cartel and Car Shows, w/ Tam Nick
Tam joins us to share some of the various aspects of the car community he has been a part of. It ain't about going fast or being the showiest, just about having a good time.
2/5/2024 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 18 seconds
68. VIP Cars, Traveling For Shows, Drive Cartel w/ John Krueger, Kyle Harty
John and Kyle join to share an in depth look into the VIP and show car world. They've traveled all over the country and have won countless trophies with their tastefully done builds. They also share a bit about Drive Cartel.
1/29/2024 • 2 hours, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
67. Air Flow and Building Heads For Racecars w/ Jason Anderson
Jason Anderson from Janderson Heads joins us to share the intricacies of building heads for high performance vehicles. From vintage Mini's to drag strip monsters he has done it all. We go into quite a bit of detail in this episode and it was an absolute blast to talk shop.
1/22/2024 • 2 hours, 10 minutes, 13 seconds
66. The Worlds First AWD S550 Mustang, The Journey In Depth w/ No Production Value Garage
Tim Roman joins us to share his in depth journey in putting together the worlds first AWD S550 Mustang. He goes into detail describing how he chose the parts he used (and didn't use) for a project he's been wanting to do for decades.
1/15/2024 • 2 hours, 36 minutes
65. Winter Tires vs All Seasons, Sway Bars, Traction, Performance Driving School w/ Michael Petersen
Michael Petersen joins us again to talk tires! Why winter tires are worth the cost, how sway bars affect a vehicle and why, traction as a whole, and the upcoming Performance Driving School classes at Brainerd International Raceway.
1/8/2024 • 2 hours, 38 minutes, 46 seconds
64. 1000+ HP Mustangs, A New Shop, Drag Racing, AutoX and Roadcourse w/ Dave Rasmussen
Dave joins as the first guest of the new year to share some exciting updates. Since the last episode Dave has completed his twin turbo Mustang which now makes more than 1000+ horsepower to the wheels. He still plans to autocross, drag race and road course this build as well. He also has since become the owner of his own shop, which has and will continue to put out some sweet builds. The shop is known as DRSC Automotive.
1/2/2024 • 2 hours, 5 minutes, 57 seconds
63. Why It’s Hard To Build Tracks, Autocross and Drifting, Crazy Truck Build w/ Michael Morgan
Michael Morgan joins us to share the difficulties of getting a brand new racetrack built and what goes into putting a proposal together. He also shares the experiences he has had running autocross and drifting events at various locations. Michael also goes into detail on the highs and lows he has had in building "Gramps"
12/28/2023 • 2 hours, 5 minutes, 21 seconds
62. Marketing in the Automotive World, Creating Content, Getting Sponsors w/ Charles Mayne
Charles Mayne joins us for an episode to talk largely about marketing in the automotive world. Charlie was crucial in the growth of the MAPerformance social media platforms and ultimately their overall online success. He also discusses the creation of the content and also how people in the car community can have success in getting sponsors for their vehicles/channels.
12/21/2023 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 45 seconds
61. Building Mustangs, Servicing Ford GT’s, Track Support, w/ Jarret Bowen
Jarret Bowen, Owner of Bowen Built joins us for an episode to talk Ford and more. He's been servicing and building Fords for years and is one of the few that can work on Ford GT's. Jarret also has experience in trackside support for his clients so we discuss that as well.
12/18/2023 • 1 hour, 53 minutes, 14 seconds
60. SimRacing Chicago, iRacing, The Future of Sim Racing, Tuning a Simulator, w/ Kamil Witkowski
Kamil Witkowski, Owner of SimRacing Chicago joins us to share an in depth look into the world of sim racing. He shares the development of his studio which hosts 10 simulators, including 2 mobile sims he has well. We discuss what the future looks like in a rapidly growing industry, and some misconceptions individuals may have when it comes to tuning a simulator.
12/14/2023 • 52 minutes, 1 second
59. Drag N Drive Addiction, Racecars with Trailers, Rules and Events, w/ Mike and Eric
Mike and Eric from Drag n Drive addiction join us to share the creation of Drag N Drive Addiction, which documents many of the drag and drive style events around the country. We discuss the various types of cars and racecars that participate, the rules followed for the events, and much more.
12/11/2023 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 9 seconds
58. A Well Traveled Automotive Career, Optima Batteries, OEM Deals, Motorsports, w/ Tim DeCesaro
Tim DeCesaro joins the podcast to share his journey in the automotive world which was one well traveled. He shares stories from his time at Optima Batteries and some deals he has been a part of as a result. He also shares some of the motorsport and automotive events he has been able to attend over the years as well.
12/7/2023 • 2 hours, 19 minutes, 39 seconds
57. The Science of Detailing, Creating Detailing Products, Wax vs Ceramic w/ Loonatek
Braxtin and David from City Wide PPF come on the podcast to share their experiences in the detailing space. This includes creating their own detailing line designed with the Mid-West climate in mind. They also share the experiences they've had with ceramic products and what circumstances to use various offerings. And of course, the never ending debate of wax vs ceramic.
12/4/2023 • 2 hours, 31 minutes, 9 seconds
56. Deutsche Car Club, B58 Platform, Battle of the Brands w/ Steven Kojack
Steven Kojack joins us to share the origins of the Deutsche Car Club, his experiences with the B58 platform, the events he hosts, and ultimately all things BMW.
11/30/2023 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 33 seconds
55.Boosted Mustangs, 1800+ Pulls, Superchargers, Getting Sponsors w/ Mike Johnson AKA 651MyGarage
Mike Johnson comes back to talk superchargers and Mustangs! With over 200 pulls on his new ESS setup, Mike goes into detail how it compares to his previous Vortech kit. We also talk about the bang for buck that the new ten speed Mustangs provide. Mike also shares his experience on acquiring sponsors.
11/27/2023 • 2 hours, 10 minutes, 30 seconds
54. Filming a TV Show, Rental Car NIGHTMARES, Creating GoldenPeaks Productions w/ Jacob Stevenson
Jacob Stevenson, most commonly known as the owner of Golden Peaks Productions joins us to share some of the details of filming Banging Gears, the highs and the lows of the rental car business, and of course the creation of GoldenPeaks Productions.
11/22/2023 • 2 hours, 4 minutes, 15 seconds
53. Freelance Work, Crown Rally and TX2k Stories, Building an SRT 300 w/ Erik Blume
Erik Blume comes on the podcast to discuss how he became a freelance photographer, particularly in the automotive, portrait, and wedding spaces. He also shares some of the experiences he has had on crown rally and Texas2K, and of course his Chrysler SRT 300 which has been a never-ending project in it's own special way.
11/20/2023 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 37 seconds
52. Sigier Motorsport, A Career In Racing, KTM X-Bows, w/ Simon Sigier
Simon Sigier joins us as the final interview at SEMA to share a bit about his career in the racecar world. He touches on the education he had, some of the teams he has worked for, and eventually the creation of Sigier Motorsport. We also get into some details regarding the KTM X-Bows, and how his relationship with KTM kicked off.
11/13/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 46 seconds
51. Creating MotionAutoTV, Building Cars for Content, Giving Away Cars, w/ MotionAutoTv
Trevor Jameson AKA "MotionAutoTV" joins us to share the creation of his YouTube channel and how he turned it into a lifestyle. We get into some of the builds he has done, the overall model of giving away cars, and much more.
11/12/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 12 seconds
50. Hellcat BENTLEY Unibody SWAP, Working for Monster Energy, Formula Drift Ridealong w/ Rob Hoover
Rob Hoover joins us to share his journey with his latest project... putting a Bentley on a Hellcat. He also shares his background working at Monster Energy as well, which allows him to do some cool stuff in the motorsports world. We also discuss the Formula Drift Ridealong he arranged for the Carmmunity crew, which was done in RTR Mustangs piloted by Vaughn Gitten Jr, AdamLZ, and Chelsea DeNofa.
11/8/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 26 seconds
49. SEMA, Future Leaders Network, Headlight Industry and Development, Morimoto , w/ Nick Caloroso
Nick Caloroso joins the first Minnoxide podcast recorded at SEMA. He tells us a little bit about SEMA and its purpose, the Future Leaders Network, his position with Driven Lighting Group (owned by Wheel Pros), and some insight into the development of awesome products in the automotive lighting industry.
11/6/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 35 seconds
48. Crashing at Road America, Track Insurance, Talking to Chevy Engineers, GM Life w/ Luan Zeqollari
Luan joins us to share his experiences he has had in the automotive world, many of which involve track days, the overwhelming majority being at Road America. He also shares his experience with track insurance after crashing his Camaro, his chats with Chevy engineers, and his overall (recent) love of GM vehicles.
11/2/2023 • 2 hours, 3 minutes, 10 seconds
47. Mohs Performance, Building/Tuning Cars, TX2K, Drag Racing, w/ Sam Al Soywaymill
Sam joins us to share his experiences in getting into the automotive world, including his journey with Mohs Performance, and the events he has attended.
10/30/2023 • 2 hours, 16 minutes, 42 seconds
46. Broken Axles, Rally Goblin, Tickets, and C8 Corvettes w/ Travis Stewart
Travis Steward joins us to share some of the adventures he has had in the car world especially when it comes to rallying across the country with Crown Rally.
10/23/2023 • 2 hours, 20 minutes, 46 seconds
45. East Coast Car Rallies, Car Rental Business, and Squad Driven w/ Asa Gladstein
Asa Gladstein AKA "The Squad Father" joins us to share his experience in the car community. From the days of interning with Crown Rally to his own multi-day events going down the eastern seaboard, Asa has seen it all. He also shares some of his experience in the car rental world and other aspects of his businesses.
10/16/2023 • 1 hour, 57 minutes, 16 seconds
44. Vehicle Dynamics Special - Rotational Forces, Aerodynamics, Emissions, Optimizing Braking w/ Michael Petersen
Michael Petersen, Co-Founder of RaiseAHood, joins us for another episode dedicated to understanding vehicle dynamics. As a former engineer at Ford, he is able to discuss these topics at length to educate us on rotational forces, aerodynamics, emissions processes, braking, and so much more that relates to the casual or dedicated car enthusiast.
Pierro joins us again to give us some insight into how his race season went, either with on road courses or autocross events. He gives us some more in's and outs into how he has improved and how he plans to grow especially going into wheel to wheel racing in the future.
10/2/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 35 seconds
42. The Man Of Many Mustangs, Road America, and the Carmmunity Rally w/ Gunnit Garage
Dan Deckard AKA GunnIt Garage joins us to share his stories many of which regard being a Ford enthusiast. We spend some time talking about his previous 5.0 Mustang build designed to be as similar to the 2020 GT500 as possible before blowing 2 motors. He also shares how he got his salvage title GT500 for a steal of a deal, and making it Mystichrome as well. The gang recaps the entire Carmmunity rally including the track day at the famous Road America.
9/28/2023 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 38 seconds
41. Drifting an LS7 Swapped 350z, Winning Car Giveaways, and a Diverse Collection w/ Jacob Jorgenson
Jacob Jorgenson joins us to share the adventures he has had in the world of drifting, most of which has been with his LS7 swapped 350z. He also shares some details of his 20+ car collection which showcases his taste for many different types of cars, though many happen to be Nissan.
9/21/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 41 seconds
40. The Magic Behind Vehicle Tuning, w/ Kyle Larkin
Kyle Larkin, who is a R&D Specialist at MAPerformance and a vehicle tuning professional joins us for a second time to give us an in depth dive into what it takes to tune vehicles. We range from the very basics to some nitty gritty topics that apply to any and all vehicles. We talk about air flow, what boost is, working with OEM systems and standalones, knock, and so many more topics. The Man of Many Maps has much to share on this one!
9/18/2023 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 5 seconds
39. Optimizing for Motorsports, Building Classic Muscle and Japanese Cars w/ Jim Hall of TPIS
Jim joins us to share his experiences he has had over the years in the automotive world, much of which has been through his career at TPIS. Having started working on cars at the early age of 13, Jim has over 30 years of experience when it comes to working on LS, LT1, classic Japanese, and various other platforms. We touch on many details about various aspects of automotive performance which gets into the weeds at times.
9/14/2023 • 2 hours, 16 minutes, 11 seconds
38. Upgrading To A GTR, LS Swapped RX7, Pulled Over on Tail Of The Dragon, w/ BoostedMPLS
Mo AKA BoostedMPLS joins us to share his growth in the car community. What started off as a love for the Volkswagen community turned into a need for speed. Eventually upgrading to a R35 GTR and picking up a LS Swapped RX7, Mo embodies someone who has a passion for all things car. We also discuss his YouTube and overall content creation, which also includes a fun video of him getting pulled over on Tail Of The Dragon
9/11/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 20 seconds
37. Drift Competitions and How the ”SingleTurboNoggy” Audi Burned Down, w/ Trae Moua
Trae comes back to share his successes in the world of drifting after a recent event that resulted in him placing second. He explains the journey he has had so far and how he has gained skills in the sport with plans to pursue it further. Trae also goes in depth on the story of his B5 Audi that burned down the at beginning of the car season.
9/7/2023 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 36 seconds
36. Importing JDM Vehicles, Old Toyota’s w/ Tyler Falconer from Nen-Tek Garage
Tyler joins us to share his background in the Toyota world, with his passions ranging from his Soarer to his new GR Corolla. We also get to learn a lot more about importing cars into the United States (R34 included!), and how one may get an imported right hand drive car into Minnesota.
9/4/2023 • 2 hours, 3 minutes, 20 seconds
35. Flipping and Selling Fast Cars, Growing Eurocharged Minneapolis, W/ AJ Mehta AKA AJ’s Garage
AJ joins us to share his story within the car community where he is most known for Eurocharged Minneapolis and AJ's Garage. He explains how he got into flipping cars and grew to have the dealer model he has today. He also shares how Eurocharged Minneapolis has grown over the years. He also shares the stories of the various vehicles he has had over the years as well.
8/31/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 19 seconds
34. Making 1000HP Audi’s, Learning To Wrench, Building a Successful Shop w/ Rathana Moua AKA Ratified Motorsport
Rathana AKA "Rat" joins us to share his journey of how he has become known for building cars, especially some fast Audi's. He takes us through his past where he learned how to wrench working alongside his dad. We also discuss how how he created Ratified Motorsport and what is next for him, his brand, and his team.
8/28/2023 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 8 seconds
33. Grit and Glamour - 20 years of Detailing with Jennifer Turcotte AKA Carsmotology
Jen joins us for this episode to share her journey in the detailing world. As one of the most experienced detailers in Minnesota with years of experience, she shares her knowledge with those around her to create a positive community in the detailing space. She tells us her story of how she got into detailing, how she grew her business to be where it is today, and what is next to come.
8/21/2023 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 54 seconds
32. Drifting, Getting Into it and the Costs, Closing Tracks, w/ Man of The Blessings Dylan Pride
Dylan Pride joins us to sharing his journey of how he got into drifting and has progressed in his journey over the years. From LS to 1JZ swaps he has developed experiences in various builds in order to dial in his skills. We also go on a (legendary) rant about tracks shutting down around the country and some interesting solutions to keep our tracks around.
8/14/2023 • 1 hour, 31 minutes
31. AI Aiding in Car Repair, Engineering Vehicles, Track Instructing w/ Michael Petersen
Michael Petersen joins us to educate us on how the company he co-founded (Raise A Hood) combines artificial intelligence with knowledge of seasoned mechanics to help save the average Joe potentially thousands of dollars on vehicle repairs. We also discuss the decade he spent at Ford Motor Company, where he was as part of team that engineered the SN95 powertrain. Michael shares some advice and stories regarding getting your car on the track, and how he is an instructor at Brainerd International Raceway.
8/7/2023 • 2 hours, 37 minutes, 40 seconds
30. Car Mods And Laws, R&D at MAPerformance, Tunes and Builds, w/ Kyle Larkin
Kyle joins us for an amazing episode where we get into the nitty gritty of research and development of aftermarket parts and tunes for various types of vehicles. He also takes us through the builds he has done for Alex Martini, TommyFYeah's Evo, and Dustin Williams 400z. We also finish up by starting at the beginning of how he ended up doing what he does and how he initially got into cars as well through working on Hondas.
7/31/2023 • 2 hours, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
29. Track days, Rallys, Talons and Evos w/ Al3x Talon
Alex joins us to share some of the stories he has had over the years in his Talon and Evo. From rallying across the country to on the track adventures this episode was a blast.
7/24/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 27 seconds
28. Corvette Racecars Are One Size Fits All w/ Derek Stinton
Derek Stinton joins us to share his automotive journey over the years and how he eventually came to own his current C6 Corvette "Racecar" after owning several others before "the one." He also shares details about the challenges of dropping over 100 pounds to lead a healthier lifestyle.
7/17/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 40 seconds
27. The slippery slope of building an 800whp 90’s Audi w/ Sam Morain
Sam joins us to give us some insight into the build of his 1992 Audi S4 and the journey it has been on over the years. He also tells us some stories he has had attending events locally and abroad.
7/10/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes
26. Datsun Roadster Update, F1 In Montreal, Cloud 9 Rentals, and more w/ Erik Buhrow AKA ”Eriks.Garage”
Erik returns to the Minnoxide podcast to provide us an update on his 1967 Datsun Roadster restomod which has since hit the road for its shakedown. He also gives us his feedback from the F1 event he attended in Montreal. Erik shares some details regarding Cloud 9 Rentals.
7/3/2023 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 11 seconds
25. Spreading legs, Building A Client Base, and Photo/Video w/ Cody Hilton AKA ”Tinted Yellow Media”
Cody joins us to discuss how he got his start as a photographer/videographer in and out of the car scene. He's built a number of regular clients that allows him to have a diverse portfolio of exciting work.
6/26/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 50 seconds
24. 19 Day Roadtrip In a 400Z, Getting Paid With Pie, Shooting Hypercars w/ Unrecxgnized and Jcytrynbaum
Jacob and Jack join us halfway through their 19 day road trip across the United States and Canada which they have been doing in the new Nissan 400z. They share some of the exciting moments they have had while on the road, and the experiences they have had with people along the way. They also share past experiences when it comes to private photoshoots and filmmaking. Jacob gets into depth on how he has gotten to where he has and the challenges that come with being a full time creative.
6/19/2023 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 40 seconds
23. Surrounded By Supercars, Building A Reputation in Detailing w/ Alec Radosevich AKA”Lux USA”
Alec joins us for our 23rd episode of the Minnoxide podcast to share his journey in the detailing world. Over the years Alec built a reputation as one of the go-to detailers for supercar owners due to his quality but also his mobile capabilities. We also get deep into the 75hard program Alec recently completed and the results that came with that.
6/12/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 27 seconds
22.Customizing Cars - Lighting, Electric, and Owning a Business w/ Tyler Joseph AKA Saint Nordic
Join us as Tyler Joseph of Saint Nordic tells about his journey in the automotive customization world. As one of the go-to lighting and electrical experts in Minnesota for enthusiasts local and abroad he shares customer success stories, and the challenges he has had to get where he is at today. He has grown rapidly over the last few years and has aspirations of being even more nationally recognized as his business continues to scale.
6/5/2023 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 7 seconds
21. Meets In Minnesota, and MMA Talk w/ Tyler Ray
On this episode, we really dive into what this show was created for. To get to know people "beyond the meet." While we touch on a few automotive related topics, Sean and Haris have an at length conversation with Tyler Ray about his experience in the MMA world, in addition to his experiences helping locals run shows at a high level.
5/29/2023 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 27 seconds
20. Big Power Porsches, The Best Corvettes, Pistons and Protein w/ Chazz and Jess of Nutrishop MG
Chazz and Jess join us to discuss the many cars they have had over the years and which ones stacked up to be the best. Such as their high power Porsche 911, the C7 Z06, the BMW M5 CS and many more. We also discuss their upcoming events they will host and/or attend such as Pistons and Protein and the Battle of the Brands. Somehow, we get into the creation of Minnoxide as well.
5/22/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 22 seconds
19. New Cars, Rallying, Ferrari events and more w/ Gitlow Media
Terry joins us for an episode as we discuss a number of topics regarding the adventures we've had and will have. This includes the rallies we have done and the rally community and the upcoming event in Monaco Terry will experience through a Ferrari program. We touch on some of the great new cars we are seeing manufacturers put out and a number of other topics.
5/15/2023 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 27 seconds
18. Flying Planes, Getting Your Dream Audi R8, and Bodybuilding w/ Ben Falk
Ben joins us to discuss the exciting lifestyle being a captain for a large airline and the adventures that come with being in such a position. We also discuss some of the stories with the R8, which is his dream car, some of which proved to be eyebrow raising. Ben also touches on the recent adoption of the bodybuilding lifestyle and some of the ways it has benefited his overall health.
5/8/2023 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 2 seconds
17. Nightfall Visuals - Photography, Rallying, and the Ultimate Rally (idea)
Derek joins us to give us some insight into his photography journey and the creation of Nightfall Visuals. We also go down memory lane on some rally events we have had that have gotten a little chaotic. We also go into a long discuss regarding the best possible rally.
5/5/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
16.The Largest Viper ACR Group Buy Ever, Rally Tools for Ralliers, Fun Tech In Cars and more w/ Blake Krone
Blake joins us for this episode to tell us about some of the experiences he has had rallying, and how he aims to improve the rallying world through connectivity, safety, and in so many other ways. He also tells us about some of his other tech projects and how he has made it meet in the middle with his passion for cars. We get to hear his perspective on the largest group buy of Viper ACRs, all of which were highly customized and true one of ones.
5/1/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 3 seconds
15. Carmmunity, The MNCEC, Evos, Apps, and Rallies - w/ Daniel Balto
One of the most well known event organizers in the state of Minnesota, Daniel Balto, joins us for an episode where we go over his current venture Carmmunity. We touch on the app itself and the events associated with it while also discussing Daniels origins within the car community itself. Naturally we talk about his Evo and everything that had to be done to get to the Banging Gears set as well. A lots of memory lane also takes place on this episode where we discuss the fun adventures we have had on previous rallies, some of which included Daniel's events as well.
4/24/2023 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 18 seconds
14. Minnesota Girls Modified, Silvia Adventures, and Working On Your Own Cars w/ Emily Protzner
Join Sean and Haris as they get to know Emily, who is the creator of Minnesota Girls Modified which is a local community of female car enthusiasts. We touch on the adventures she has had with her vehicles over the years and some of the crazy moments that come with working on your own cars. We also touch on the future of car enthusiasts and just how much EVs will take over the world.
4/17/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 32 seconds
13. Employee to Entrepreneur - Wrapping, tinting, detailing cars and more w/ Jake Bird AKA Automotive Alterations
Join Sean and Haris as they interview Jake Bird, owner of Automotive Alterations in Minnesota which a shop specializing in detailing, ceramic coating, wraps, and more. Jake has been involved with altering cars for years, and has taken a big step from being an employee to owning his own business. He takes us through the ups and the downs and what it really takes to be a business owner in the car community. We also touch on his Pandem R32 build which is a work in progress that will eventually be an extension of not just his shop, but also himself.
4/10/2023 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 45 seconds
12. Challenge Accepted - Building Cars and a Triple Threat Mustang w/ Dave Rasmussen
Dave Rasmussen joins Haris and Sean for the 12th episode of the Minnoxide podcast. They discuss Dave's background in building and racing cars for over two decades. Dave is by far the most technical guest we have had on this podcast so far and it was a blast to learn how he has taken care of his customers in addition to make his Mustang incredibly capable at running autocross, drag racing, and road coarse events. Join us for one heck of an episode.
On episode 11, join Sean and Haris as they interview 3 guests from Colorado while at TX2K. They discuss a number of topics mostly revolving around content creation in many different forms in addition to growing your brand. With 5 total people on the microphones, the topics range all over the place but eventually finish with everyone choosing their daily vehicle, their track car, and their show care.
3/27/2023 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 32 seconds
10. TX2K Recap pt. 2 - Flying Mustangs, Texas Night Life, and What a Takeover SHOULD Look Like
Sean and Haris recap the remainder of the TX2K weekend which included a Mustang absolutely taking off with 4 wheels off the ground, the night scene of the Texas community during TX2K, and what a proper takeover looks like in the car scene.
3/20/2023 • 27 minutes, 4 seconds
9.TX2K Recap - DROPPING the Durango, Gated GEN 2 R8(TT), 1 of 15 Mclaren 720s GT3X, and Local Car Shows
On todays episode, we recap the events that have taken place during TX2K. Sean and Haris have had an eventful week, and it is only Friday... that said, we dropped the Durango. Literally. We saw a very special gated Gen 2 R8 which also had twin turbos. We discuss the quick behind the scenes tour we had at Mclaren where we saw a 1 of 15 720s GT3X. Overall, checking out the local scene has been a blast!
3/17/2023 • 47 minutes, 26 seconds
8. Boosted 5.0 Mustang vs THE WORLD, Clowning vs Cocky, and Growing a following w/ Mike Johnson AKA ”651MYGarage”
Mike Johnson joins us to discuss the notorious orange Mustang that has grown quite the following in last year. He takes us through the build of the 10 speed 5.0 which often catches people by surprise if they don't recognize the car and its reputation. Mike describes his journey from the Subaru life into the world of V8s and why it suits his purposes. We also discuss the perception of being seen as cocky (despite being an easygoing individual) and how he uses his Mustang for "research" purposes against stage 2 Subarus, angry CTSV owners, and more. The discussion also compares the street racing versus tracking racing lifestyle and the opportunities that have arose ever since the switch. The group also discusses how the following grew so rapidly and how others can do so as well.
3/13/2023 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 50 seconds
7. Time crunch builds, trapped in a snowstorm, Banging Gears, and more w/ Trae Moua AKA ”SingleTurboNoggy”
For Episode 7, join us as we get to know Trae AKA SingleTurboNoggy. We discuss the timeline of his high horsepower build in preparation for TX2K and the time crunch he is facing. He also takes us through the history of picking up his Mitsubishi Evo through a snowstorm which has them stranded in the middle of the Dakotas. We touch on his experience at banging gears where he gets to meet the likes of AdamLZ and other YouTubers who are an inspiration for his lifestyle and his content. Trae also shares how he was destined to become a car enthusiast where he explains in detail how his father inspired him to be the JDM/German car loving enthusiast he is today.
3/6/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 51 seconds
6.Cutting up a BIG turbo CTSV, making merch, and MNCEC Events w/ Caddi.Daddy
On today's episode, featured guest Brian DuBose AKA Caddi.Daddy takes us through his epic DIY project CTSV. He tells us about the goals for the build and some of the struggles that have come with putting a big ol' turbo in. In addition to that, Brian tells us about his capabilities to make merch for himself and other influencers, in addition to how he has grown his social media platforms to be that they are. In addition to his personal businesses and aspirations, he is also the director of marketing for the Minnesota Car Enthusiast Club (MNCEC).
2/27/2023 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 50 seconds
5. Track Day Performance - The Basics w/ Piero Pucci
Join Haris and Sean for another episode of the Minnoxide Podcast where we chat with Pierro Pucci about his experience on and off the track. We discuss his builds, how he dials them in, and what he has done to see success in just a few years of actively learning. While the majority of success on track days is the result of mental sharpening and growing your skillset, we also touch on what basic mods someone can do to maximize their performance around a circuit. We also briefly touch on his work at Pucci's Garage, and what projects he has been working on. The podcast finishes with some F1 predictions as well.
2/21/2023 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 16 seconds
4. Making Mopars FAST w/Bryce Bjerke
On today's episode, featured guest Bryce Bjerke is the brains behind Fat Cat Performance and now a full time Mopar expert at Moh's Performance Motorsport. Bryce has years of expertise and knowledge when it comes to working on and tuning Mopars specifically Gen 3 Hemi's. Join us as we dive deep into what makes this platform unique and special compared to its rivals, and how to make them even faster.
2/14/2023 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 31 seconds
3. Creating in the Automotive World w/ Trevor Skarie
For episode 3, Trevor Skarie of Shred Design Co. walks us through his design process for the projects he undertakes, much of it automotive related. He also takes us through the importance of speaking the same language as your clients to ensure the end result is what everyone wants. In addition to creating artwork for his freelance clients and Platinum Automotive Wraps, he is a talented musician creating original music while also working on passion projects that provide opportunities for other locals to be recognized.
2/6/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 24 seconds
2. Man of Many Tastes w/ Eriks.Garage
The second episode of the Minnoxide podcast features our first guest, Eriks.Garage, who talk's about a number of topics from his first cars to the latest edition of a McLaren 570s. Touching on a history of his modified cars and how his tastes developed, especially being around the car scene during his childhood in Japan.
1/30/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 20 seconds
1. ERay Corvette, Electric V Hybrid V ICE, Price Scalping, Cadillac in F1
In the first installment of Minnoxide, Haris and Sean discuss the ERay and why it could be the beginning of American prosperity on the global level. They touch on the electrification of cars and why it may or may not be justified. Price scalping by sellers and resellers is still prominent but slowly becoming less and less. They also touch on why Cadillac and Andretti absolutely should enter the world of F1.