KodaCast – Details, episodes & analysis

This conversation talks about Danny and WIllson’s journey into the car world. We talk about their lives before cars, and how a mix of burnout and taking risks ultimately led them to Kodawari Collective.

From buying a manual Miata with absolutely no experience driving a manual car, to travelling the world and visiting SEMA.

This conversation truly leans into what it means to take a risk, and follow your passion.

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Follow the Kodacast Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1DH7yc5...

Follow Kodawari Collective on Instagram:    / kodawaricollective 

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Produced & edited by:   / kodacast  

This conversation takes us on Matt’s journey into building Morning Meets, from his early relationship with cars, to the leap of faith it took to commit to this path, and the responsibility that came with it.

We talk through how Morning Meets evolved from an idea into a real community: the decisions that filtered for the right people, the risks that didn’t make sense on paper, and the quiet pressure of realizing that something born from passion had turned into something others trusted.

Along the way, the conversation naturally weaves into Kodawari Collective’s own journey, how our paths crossed, why the collaboration between our communities worked so seamlessly, and how shared values around intention, growth, and care became the foundation for everything we’ve built together.

This conversation is a reflection on what it actually takes to build something meaningful — and the growth, discomfort, gratitude, and fun you have along the way.

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Follow the Kodacast Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1DH7yc5...
Follow Kodawari Collective on Instagram:    / kodawaricollective 
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Follow Matt on Instagram:   / matt.collyer 
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https://www.morningmeets.ca/

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Outro Music: Chillpeach - Purple
Produced & edited by:   / kodacast  

Almost one year after their first episode together, Nau and Kaval sit down to talk about the past 12 months: what it's like building a business, working/managing employees and creating a niche. They get introspective and dive deep into the Kodawari Mindset. Question why some people work the way they do.  How can a company build morale and support its employees with their goals? And finding happiness in your work.

Check out this video podcast on YouTube: HERE

Kaval's first interview on KodaCast (EP 3): HERE 
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Website and merch store: https://www.kodawaricollective.com/
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Music: Jobii - Pizzazz

Produced & edited by: @koda_sound

Listening in on Nau and Austin, you would figure they were long time friends but sometimes people just click. Diving right into Austin's most recent restoration on a 1991 Civic EF, we knew he had the Kodawari Mindset. Every small detail of the vehicle was restored to the highest standard, which is something a son of an engineer would have a pretty good eye on.  You can tell these two (now best friends) really value the same ideals when it comes to cars, ESPECIALLY Porsches, driving experience and overall outlook on sharing all this knowledge with the car community. Make sure to follow Austin as he continues to build his garage and tune in to find out what his next car project will be!

Check out this video podcast on YouTube: HERE 
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Website and merch store: https://www.kodawaricollective.com/
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Music: Jobii - Pizzazz

Produced & edited by: @koda_sound

The KC team is back with another car release episode! Our boys Lanzo, Kodawari Dave and Nau Ho sit down to discuss some of the most exciting Acura news to come out this year: the relaunch of the Integra Type S. This is definitely one for the JDM fans as we drool over all the specs of this manual 6-speed.
Other big announcements over the past few weeks include: the announcement of the 2023 Civic Type R, more news on Porsche's GT4 RS, Toyota's Corolla GR coming to the North American market, the newest Subaru's WRX (thoughts??) and much much more.

Check out this video podcast on YouTube: HERE 
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Website and merch store: https://www.kodawaricollective.com/
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Music: Jobii - Pizzazz

Produced & edited by: @koda_sound

When asking our community about a powder coater in the Toronto area, Ronan was someone that kept coming up - and once we were in touch, sparks just flew and we knew we had to have him on the podcast!

Growing up as the son of a drag racer Smax Smith, meant Ronan is no stranger to the camera. He recounts wild stories about growing up  in the drag car scene in England and eventually here in Canada. Finding his way through different jobs within the automotive industry from paint shops, tire shops, custom performance shops to eventually carving into his own niche now specializing in powder coating multi-piece Japanese wheels. Six years after opening up shop, Ronan is still hungry to study and learn more about his craft and continues to grow and share everything. And that's exactly what we're all about.

Check out this video podcast on YouTube: HERE 
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Website and merch store: https://www.kodawaricollective.com/
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Music: Jobii - Pizzazz

Produced & edited by: @koda_sound

This week we get to learn about Porsches and what it's like to be in the ever-changing landscape behind these fuel injected to electric vehicles with Josh Wee, a Gold Certified Tech at Porsche Centre of Oakville. 

From humble beginnings, Josh started at Porsche as a detailer while waiting for an apprenticeship to open up and is now one of the leading techs that gets to help and mentor the newer technicians in the field. You can really get a sense that Josh, has really developed that Kodawari mindset of continual learning, by always keeping an open mind, always asking questions and always, always double checking your work. There is so much to take away from this episode, but the last piece of advice that Josh left us with us is: read the owner's manual!

Check out this video podcast on YouTube: HERE 
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Follow Josh Wee: HERE

Follow Porsche Centre of Oakville: HERE
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Website and merch store: https://www.kodawaricollective.com/
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Music: Jobii - Pizzazz

Produced & edited by: @koda_sound

We get a chance to sit down with Mark Seto, whom was settling back at home after being on the road for five consecutive weeks. As the director for the Driven Show, Mark and Nau talk about the 2021 shows and how they differed in many ways to past years, reflecting on the challenges of organizing and bringing a static car show across Canada. 

Having started in 2018, the Driven Show was something the car community was highly anticipating this summer. KC had the best time at the Toronto show, having had a chance to podcast live and was invited to come back next year for a special opportunity - but you’ll have to listen to find out!

Check out this video podcast on YouTube: HERE 
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Follow Mark Seto: HERE

Follow the Driven Show: HERE
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Follow & Support Kodawari ↴

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Website and merch store: https://www.kodawaricollective.com/
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Music: Jobii - Pizzazz

Produced & edited by: @koda_sound

Nau sits down with retail manager, Ben Kitchen and creative director, Chris James to learn more about the JRP and Speed Therapy brands. Being passionate about what you do and being able to bring that into work is something not a lot of people get to do as Ben and Chris talk about their personal experiences in tracking and building cars.

Being a distributor and retailer of performance car parts, JRP has come a long way in terms of their presence on social media and has grown retail-wise through their social outlets. They also attend many car shows across Canada, and all over the globe like SEMA, and the Geneva Auto Show.

Speed Therapy is a division of JRP that focuses on track and performance. Speaking on their last track day held for family and friends, we get to understand how these events brings people together and helps to appreciate motorsports even more. 

Check out this video podcast on YouTube: HERE 
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Follow Ben Kitchen: HERE

Follow Chris James: HERE

Follow JRP: HERE

Follow Speed Therapy: HERE
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Follow & Support Kodawari ↴

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Website and merch store: https://www.kodawaricollective.com/
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Music: Jobii - Pizzazz

Produced & edited by: @koda_sound

Sitting down with our friend, Rob Scaglione was long overdue. As a recognizable name in the fd2 community and an award winning sales manager at Acura of Oakville, Rob is someone that definitely represents the Kodawari Mindset. We dive into Rob’s family history with the Acura brand and how that passion has trickled into his work at @acuraofoakville from detailer, now as a used/new car sales consultant. We get to hear about the hype Acura is bringing back with the recently announced revival of the Integra, and we speculate (erm..dream) all the things we’d love to see and the possibilities it brings. 

Plus, we get our first listen into RC cars and drift culture at the diecast level. Check it out!

Check out this video podcast on YouTube: HERE 
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Follow Rob on IG: HERE

Follow Acura of Oakville on IG: HERE

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Follow & Support Kodawari ↴

Instagram: @kodawaricollective & @kodacast 

Website and merch store: https://www.kodawaricollective.com/
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Music: Jobii - Pizzazz

Produced & edited by: @koda_sound