A conversation about cars, trucks, tugs and other machines of transport that flows like an ADHD fever dream, hosted by Hoonigan co-founder and 321 Action Action director Brian Scotto. Enjoy, it’s gonna be a bizarre ride.
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Jeff Zwart Talks Filmmaking, Car Culture and All Things Pikes Peak!
Season 5
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 02:56:33
That’s right kids… the legend Jeff Zwart is in the garage! Jeff is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker, race car driver, Pikes Peak Hillclimb veteran and all around rad dude! Jeff has shot major commercial spots for many of the automakers and produced ads that aired during Superbowls. Scotto and Jeff do a deep dive on driving at Pikes Peak and what it takes to conquer the mountain. They discuss the rise in popularity that Pikes is currently experiencing and how the iconic event can continue to grow. They talk about the state of modern car culture and Jeff shares his thoughts on what inspires him at this stage in his storied career. Jeff talks about his involvement with Luftgekult as creative director, how Luft has reestablished what car shows should be, his passion for air cooled Porsches (he likes water cooled too), and how being involved with Luft led to the launch of the Air/Water events as well. He even shares some wisdom and insight that he’s learned from his time as a creative in the automotive space. It’s a great conversation. We hope you enjoy it!
Very Vehicular Live! - Scotto Talks Car Culture + BIG News!
Season 5
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 01:41:39
F#&k it, we're going live! In this week's episode Scotto shares his thoughts on the state of car culture (and other things) and shares a BIG announcement! We'll see ya on the stream! Enjoy the show!
Ron Zaras on the Coolness of Rally and How to Grow the Sport in the US
Season 5
Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 02:12:42
We’ve got the one and only Ron Zaras in the garage! Ron has an extensive background in rally racing in many forms. He’s a driver, has worked on rally race teams, is a huge ambassador of the sport and most importantly, he’s a fan himself. Scotto and Ron do a deep dive into all things rally racing. From the early days to how rally racing developed into an international motorsport, to the current state of rally in the US and where it may be headed in the future. They share some great stories of how they met and bonded over their love of rally racing and spent many years working on rally teams together. They talk about the tremendous influence Ken Block had on the growing popularity of rally racing over the years, how that was a major inspiration for the Gymkhana films and how that led to the development of the iconic Hoonicorn. They discuss their favorite drivers from their favorite eras. They also discuss what is holding rally back in its overall popularity in the US and how showcasing it at the X Games and various Rallycross events was a great start and how Ron’s new rally-focused brand Antilag is playing a part to promote the sport and culture. It’s a great conversation! Enjoy!
Jonny Lieberman on Automotive Blog Origins, Performance EV’s and Why Cadillac is Cool
Season 4
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 02:51:40
We’re happy to welcome Jonny Lieberman to the garage for this special episode! Jonny and Scotto go way back to their early journalism days and talk about how the birth of the automotive blog helped shape the way the auto industry is covered today. Jonny is a highly acclaimed writer and has worked for many notable publications including Autoblog, Jalopnik and Motor Trend. He has a truly unique perspective on the current state of automotive media and shares some great stories from his career in the industry. Scotto and Jonny also do a deep dive into the state of EV’s in the US, why the market seems to be cooling a bit and what the future may have in store for electric vehicles and their place in car culture. They also discuss how Cadillac is quietly making some great cars that don’t seem to get quite the attention they deserve. They discuss everything from their fondness for overlanding to their takes on performance EV’s and who’s doing them the best. Maybe Porsche..? It’s a great conversation! Enjoy!
Alex Choi on Viral Stunts, Crazy Police Chases, Being a ‘Stringer’ and Regrets
Season 4
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 03:06:38
This week we’re happy to welcome Alex Choi, making what he tells us is his ‘real’ podcast début whilst also being the youngest guest we’ve ever had on the show. Despite being a hugely well-known streamer and content creator (you may have come across some of his more notorious escapades online), he’s rarely given interviews, until now. Alex tells Scotto about his journey into being a ‘stringer’ and the world of automotive social media that he’s inhabited for a decade, and they get into the challenges along the way: from his complicated youth right up to the present, reconciling all the things he’s seen and believe us – it’s a lot! As for regrets? Well, he’s certainly got a few! Here he is to tell us everything. Enjoy!
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains macabre themes and graphic detail of the aftermath of road traffic accidents and other incidents that Alex has witnessed in the course of his work. Discretion is advised.
David Freiburger and Scotto on How Roadkill Happened, Road Trip Therapy & Why Old Cars Just Win
Season 4
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 02:41:37
“Don’t get it right; just get it running!” - words we could all stand to live by! This week we welcome David Freiburger, colossus of the automotive world who alongside Scotto, forms a mildly senior (sorry.. ‘Authoritative’ ! ) coalition of men yelling at clouds. Though you may know him best from his adventures with Roadkill alongside Mike Finnegan, David’s roots in the car world go back to magazines, with storied career chapters spent at the wheel of multiple titles. Making the jump to video, he put in time at MotorTrend and now, his own YouTube channel. In this hugely wide-ranging conversation, the gents litigate everything from the glory days of heavy metal (Dokken anyone?), to Drag Week and countless records and tales from the drag-strip, even including hearing damage. Crucially though, could David be the guest that finally causes the blind to see and the lame to walk? By which of course I mean poor Scotto, and his unfinished projects – dear Lord, we need a miracle! As ever, enjoy.
Topic Roulette | ACH Drivers vs Takeovers, Top Summer Whips, Flock Gymkhana & More!
Season 4
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 01:40:14
Back by popular demand, it’s Topic Roulette! Very Vehicular is proud to present returning guests and friends of the pod: Mr Zachary and Vin Anatra to do conversational battle (aka banter and bullsh*t) with Scotto. We know you love ‘em, you’ve asked and we’ve delivered – all the hottest takes in a 94 degree garage with no AC (scandalous working conditions I may add!). Grab a cold one and pull up a chair - Vinnie’s got his ball-peen hammer out and he’s taking requests. Really, don’t ask. Enjoy!
45 Days in Jail For Making a Car Video - Was It Worth It? | Blake Wilkey Tells ALL
Season 4
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 01:57:01
Whoa, dude! If it isn’t Off-Road Spicoli: the urban legend behind Urban Assault, king of the dirt and crown prince of the waves – Blake Wilkey! Arriving from his native San Diego with a warm smile and a glint in his eye, you just know this mystical rad-man has wild stories to relate. From his earliest days on the water, to his mechanical upbringing in the dirt, he found his way to mythic status when he turned his hand to building bugs (some of them, you may just have heard before!). Before long, that mischievous gleam in his eye landed upon his own city, and when Urban Assault exploded across the internet in 2016, his legend was as cemented as perhaps the most radical (..ok, nefarious) character in the automotive space. Now, he’s here to tell the full tale as well as his other antics, including the NORRA, Baja, his own brand Shreddy Lyfe and his latest diabolical creation…. the death boat? So! Turn on, tune in and drop out to this freestylin’, tube-wave-ridin’ conversation. As ever, enjoy!
The First Automotive Influencer? | RJ de Vera's life in Cars from The Fast and the Furious to SEMA
Season 4
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 03:09:44
Very Vehicular welcomes RJ de Vera! Each season we like to bring on a guest from inside the automotive industry whose position and experience helps us better understand the issues facing car culture, and while RJ is more than qualified in that regard, there’s more that he’s done… much more! He was a foundational part of the import scene in the 90s, working as a writer and photographer for Super Street before ascending to Editor at Large. He was the go-to guy on the scene consulting for a plethora of OEMs and brands looking to break off a little piece of the magic for themselves. He even had a role in a notable movie franchise - word to the wise is he’s still collecting residual checks for his on-screen role to this day. Trading the underground for a storied chapter in the corporate world (twelve years at 3M / Meguiars no less), he’s now taken his rightful place atop the mountain as Vice President of Marketing at SEMA. Of most interest to us though? He’s a fully paid-up, card-carrying car nerd, with extraordinary stories and an insight into car culture you won’t want to miss. Enjoy!
Gen X vs Millenial vs Gen Z | Car Culture. Takeovers, EVs, Hypercars & Burble Tune
Season 4
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 02:21:06
It’s the Battle of the Generations on Very Vehicular this week, as our three guests debate their views on car culture. Representing Gen X is your host, Scotto. In the tastefully grey (or is it green these days?) Millennial corner, it’s returning friend of the pod, Ron Zaras, and lastly, hoisting the flag for all of Gen Z, we’ve got newcomer Chaz Warren (@ChazzyDawg). Chazzy made his name in the world of film photography, where his visceral style found viral success on Instagram, his camera acting as a passport to a world of cars he’d only dreamed of being able to approach. Now, alongside working for big names in the industry, he’s set his sights on creating his own culture of photo-forward meets, where the old rules don’t apply, as he brings community to legions of young car worshippers, whether they’re toting analog or digital machinery. So whether you’re prehistoric; or barely old enough to sneak out of the house unhindered by your parents tracking you on Life360, find out what this unusual council makes of it all. Enjoy.
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