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KEEPIN' IT CLASSIC podcast
by UNITED BY TRUCKS
Born out of an intense passion for classic trucks, nostalgia, and things that get better with age, UNITED BY TRUCKS creator & host Robbie Purser dives deep with those who share a similar love for things-of-old through interviews, roundtables and some good old-fashioned automotive fun, camaraderie, and storytelling. ubt's KEEPIN' IT CLASSIC podcast is powered by Sweet Patina, fueled by Auto Metal Direct, supported by Tinworks Suspension & polished by Custom Coaters ATL. A production of ubt media.
Episodes
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Inside C10 Fall Revival: Building Community & Giving Back Through Classic Trucks
Robbie Purser is on-site at C10 Fall Revival 2026 at Denton FarmPark with guests ranging from Event Founders, Kasey Harris & Lu Perez, to TTR-himself, Ron Folkes, Women Who Wrench, Barbary Sanderson, Zack Zimmerman of Hooks Detailing, and more.... New Keepin' It Classic website:...
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Western Classic Truck Culture, Growing up in the South, & What It Takes to Build Community | with Vic Salinas
Robbie Purser sits down with Vic Salinas of Montana to discuss Western truck culture, his growing up in the South, working all over the country, traveling, and meeting his wife, Hannah, in Texas. And we talk squarebodies. Lots of squarebodies. New Keepin' It Classic website:...
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500K Mile Blazer, Old Days of UBT, Dummy Low Trucks, Mississippi Mud, Hittin’ Man Hole Covers, Minitruckin' HeyDay, & Blowing Up Engines
Robbie Purser is in the studio with Jeremy Churchill, owner of the infamous c10, Rusturd. They dive into all sort of topics including Hitting Man Hole Covers, Blowing Up Engines & all that comes with a A Lifetime of Cars & Trucks. If you'e into bagged and bodydropped c10s, minitrucks, first…
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Smokey the K30, OBS Beds on C10s, Why The Luv Truck Isn’t My Favorite, Dream Jobs & New Studio Plan
Robbie Purser is in the studio with Mrs. UBT & his wife, Sarah, & Garrett Chappell of Chappell House Media & ubt Media. If you're into old trucks, dream jobs, and being empowered then this episode is for you. We're talking about our K30 project, Smokey, OBS beds on C10s, why the LUV truck isn't…
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How Bubble Tops, Roadster Shop Chassis', Show Quality Patina & Big Risks Propelled Boris Maryanovsky & the Street Machinery Empire
Robbie Purser is in the studio with an automotive aftermarket legend, Boris Maryanovsky of the Street Machinery Empire. If you're into bubble tops, x-frames, patina c10s, roadtrips, and a work ethic and risk-taking nature then this episode is for you. We're talking about his start in the…
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The Ultimate S10 Episode: Budgeting ProTouring Builds, Muddin' Solid Axle Swap ZR2s, & an Intense Love for Typhoons & Cyclones with Tommy Cheek of Cheeky Garage
Robbie Purser is in the studio with Mr. S10 himself - Tommy Cheek from Cheeky Garage. In this episode, we're diving in on Tommy's "no plan" approach to automotive customization and his love for Chevy S10s. If you like old trucks, protouring builds, roadtrips, and automotive tomfoolery, and plain...
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The Stories Old Trucks Can Tell with Jay Pruitt of TRUCKS USA
Robbie Purser is in the studio with Jay Pruitt of TRUCKS USA. In this episode, we're talking about the stories old trucks could tell, how Jay and his father started a business in the classic truck community, cross-country roadtrips and how a good sense of humor always wins. If you like old…
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The Life & Times of Eric Evans: From Building Premium Hot Rods at Detroit Speed & Beyond, to the Car Stereo Craze, LS Tuning & Performance Engines
Robbie Purser is in the studio with Eric Evans of Queen City Speed. In this episode, we get into Eric's career building high-end hot rods, installing car stereos, and building performance engines. If you're into Chevy trucks, K5 blazers, Camaros, high-end car stereos, LS tuning, & quality builds...
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Fear of Failure on the Path to Building Custom Forged Wheels & A Performance Parts Business with Joe Garofalo of St. Paul Speed, SP2 Forged
Robbie Purser is in the studio with Joe Garofalo of St. Paul Speed and SP2 Forged Wheels. Joe has been on a path to greatness and shares with us his story about starting a performance parts business and manufacturing custom forged wheels. If you're into Chevy trucks, classic Camaros, S10s,...
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The Hustle of Art & Design in the Automotive, Music & Entertainment Industries: Kasey Harris' Work with NASCAR, Joe Bonamassa & Disney
Robbie Purser is in the studio with artist, designer, and classic car /truck enthusiast, Kasey Harris of Harris Art Co. In this episode, we're talking all things automotive, racing, music - especially guitars and classic rock - NASCAR, and much more. If you're into Chevy trucks, classic Camaros,...
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Tinworks' Journey from Fabrication Company to Suspension Leader with Taylor Havener
Robbie Purser is in the studio with builder, entrepreneur, and all-around innovator, Taylor Havener. In this episode, we discuss how Taylor began Tinworks Fabrication, its transition to a full-blown suspension company, how they're launching products for the DIY garage, and the company's humble...
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The Fate of Brownie the OBS Chevy, Building Trucks Quickly in Your Home Garage, First Time LS Swaps & How Pursuing Your Dream Can Change Your Life | John Mike Pacifico
Robbie Purser is in the studio with friend, client, truck builder and all-around great guy, John Mike Pacifico. In this episode, the fate of the UBT Brownie OBS Chevy, growing a business on a wing and a prayer, building trucks in your basement garage, and getting into LS swaps for the first time....
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How Bluegrass, Appalachia, & a Passion for Vintage Guitars & Classic Trucks Paved the Way to Nashville for Will Jones
Robbie Purser is in the studio with recording artist and Nashville songwriter, Will Jones. In this episode, they dive into growing up in Appalachia, how bluegrass shaped his childhood, what it's like to share the stage with Marcus King, and daily driving a classic truck. Be sure to stay until the...
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How the 8HP Could Become the LS Swap of the Transmission World | a conversation with LOJ Conversions
Robbie Purser is on-location in NJ at LOJ Conversions with his creative co-conspirator, Garrett Chappell and LOJ's Stephen Dorrick & Blaine Carey. In this episode, they dive into what an 8HP transmission is, what power levels it can handle, and how the 8HP 8 Speed transmission could become as...
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How Many Trucks Are Too Many, Sarah's Favorite Classic, How Truck Giveaways Work & What Patina Means
Robbie Purser is in studio with his wife, Sarah, who helps produce the podcast and runs UBT world. In this episode, they venture into how truck giveaways work, what patina actually means, Sarah’s favorite classic car & how many project trucks Robbie has. Enjoy and be sure to leave a comment. New...
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Breaking Down on Power Tour, F100s, Racing Mustangs & the Odd 'Burb in the Fleet | Faith Family Cars
Robbie Purser is in studio with the Jerry & Zack of Faith Family Cars (self-professed "Big Ford Guys"). In this one, we're diving into Classic Ford Trucks, Hot Rod Power Tour, Old Suburbans & Racing SN95 Mustangs - and, of course, all the classic truck chatter we can muster. Enjoy and be sure to...
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Paint Codes, RPO Codes & Classic Truck Cheat Codes with the Milford Brothers
Robbie Purser is in studio with the Milford Brothers, Camden & Colby. In this one, we're diving into our classic truck roadtrip shenanigans, why taste matters in building a good truck and how parts vehicles are the cheat code - and, of course, enjoy all the classic truck chatter in this episode…
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From Grassroots to Pro Drifting & a Unique Love for Old Trucks: a Tale of Two Passions w/ Tim Wallace, Best Damn Shop Around
Robbie Purser is in studio with Tim Wallace, owner of Best Damn Shop Around, old truck lover, Formula Drift spotter, and amateur drifter. Tim is a seriously talented fabricator, builder, and racer so buckle up - and, of course, enjoy all the classic truck chatter in this episode of the Keepin' It...
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The Rebirth of CK Truck Mag: Printing, Publishing & the Creative Business Moves Made for it to Thrive
Robbie Purser is in studio with Scott Mason & Patrick Gibellina, the new owners of CK Truck Magazine - the premier GM classic truck magazine. Buckle up and learn all the new moves made to get the mag under new ownership, new publishing strategy, and marketing plan - and, of course, all the GM...
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Running Your 6 Speed Dry, Finding Original Paint Classics, & Pot Stirrin’ w/ Dave Tarpy & Garrett Chappell
Robbie Purser is in studio with the Wild Man of Waverly, Dave Tarpy, and fellow co-creator, Garett Chappell. We're dive into how to keep your 6 speed manual running good (or at least lubricated), finding original paint classics, good grub at events and whole lot more. Buckle up and enjoy the ride...
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Budget Chassis Swaps, YouTube Burnout, Buying & Selling Classics & First Car Mishaps | Rustomod Garage
Robbie Purser is in studio with Cade Brosky of Rustomod Garage. We talk all about success on YouTube, frame swapping classics, unusual projects and always breaking down. Cade is a young man who has a fire for creating great automotive content and has an awesome attitude. Buckle up and enjoy the...
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Hot Rod Racing, Chassis Engineering & Manufacturing Technology | Rob MacGregor, No Limit Engineering
We're on location with racing legend Rob McGregor, founder, creator, operator of No Limit Engineering racing suspension and chassis components. Rob paved the way for many of today's autocross & road racing enthusiasts and has seen it all. Buckle up and enjoy the ride in this episode of the…
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The Untold Story of C10 Fall Revival
We're breaking it all down with the founding crew of C10 Fall Revival: the East Coast sensation, the hot rod truck festival, and more importantly, the classic truck show with a mission. Kasey Harris, Lu Perez, and Benny Carelock have built something special over the last 6 years and have steadily...
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My Wife's Favorite Truck To Drive, Podcast Name Change, Patina Clearcoat (or nah), & Core Memories of ’25
We're changing the name of the podcast! The first 8 months was a blast under the old monicker but we're back with something fresh. We get into it all and more in the latest episode. We're kicking off Season 2 with a bang and we're so excited. Enjoy! Special thanks to our partner team that helps...
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The Importance of Auto Shop Class, Investing in the Trades, and Automotive Media with Tony Almaroad
In this special episode drop, Robbie Purser is on location in Herrin, Illinois to speak to the Herrin Auto Shop Class. While there, he records an in-shop podcast with Automotive teacher Tony Almaroad. They discuss the importance of the trades, shop class, and the projects they're working on.…
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UNITED BY TRUCKS LAUNCHES A NEW PARTS COMPANY | Gassin’ Supply Co.
In this special episode drop, we're talking about our new parts company launch, Gassin' Supply Co. and how 3D printing has helped us speed up the R&D process and ensures a more quality product faster. Robbie Purser, creator and host of the classic truck brand, UNITED BY TRUCKS, has joined…
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Creating Automotive & Outdoor Media, Muddin' Cherry Squarebodies & Borrowing Daddy's Diesel with Garrett Chappell, Chappell House Media
I'm stoked for this one! This week we sit down with Garrett Chappell of Chappell House Media - the waterfowl outdoor media man turned classic truck media man - and the main videographer / photographer behind UNITED BY TRUCKS and ubt media. We're talking outdoor media, all things classic trucks…
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Classic Car Fires, Drag Racing at School, & Local Car Clubs w/ Darrell Owenby
In this episode, we're talking with my friend, Darrell Owenby, about car fires, putting your kids in classics & local car clubs - all the while showing his hot rod pedigree. This special episode of ubt's ACTION LINE podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sweet Patina, Auto Metal Direct &...
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RUNNING IT TO ZERO: Lessons Learned Buying, Selling, & Building the Baddest Trucks Around | Patrick Gibellina, Mr. G’s Classics
I'm stoked for this one! This week we sit down with Patrick Gibellina of Mr. G's Classics. Known for his propensity for low mile, super clean classic trucks and building some of the baddest trucks out there, Patrick is a straight shooter and has one heck of a knack for getting it right. You do…
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ROADKILL, MINITRUCKIN’, DRAG and DRIVES, & YOUTUBE with Mike Finnegan
In this episode, Mike Finnegan is our special guest in-studio. Mike shares stories from Roadkill, his early days as a magazine editor, minitrucker, and how he's a YouTuber now with his own channel recently cresting 1M subscribers. Hear the behind-the-scenes stories like you've never heard before....
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How UNITED BY TRUCKS Began: Robbie's Wife Peels Back the Curtain on Pre-YouTube Days & Beyond
In this episode, Robbie and his wife, Sarah, sit down and peel back the curtain on all things UNITED BY TRUCKS - the pre-UBT days, the evolution of it, and where they are today. Hear the stories like you've never heard before. Grab a cold drink and enjoy! This special episode of ubt's ACTION LINE...
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Surviving A Driveway Truck Falling Accident & Thriving in Recovery
Hot off the recorder, we're in the studio with TTR himself, Ron Folkes, and Mr. LS-tuner, Alex Walker of Walker Performance Tuning. We’re talking barn finds, what would happen if we won the $1.7B powerball and dissecting the harrowing story of Ron's truck falling accident. As a reminder, our main...
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When Classic Truck Roadtrips Go Wrong...
In this off-the-cuff, OFF THE RAILS podcast, we've got special guest and UBT supporter, Felix Roge in the studio. We talk about his growing up Louisiana, military service, living in Colorado and classic truck roadtrip fails. We’re getting into all the behind-the-scenes tomfoolery in this one so...
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Vintage Volkswagens, Custom C10s, 3D Printing Parts & Creating in a Single Car Garage with Phill Cann
Hot off the recorder, we’ve got one of my favorite individuals in the room, Phill Cann of Cann’s Customs. We’re talking VWs, long hauling to Georgia, Custom C10s, and all things automotive – especially Speed and Stickers. Be sure to check him out on Instagram at @fourdoorphill. As a reminder, our...
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Hot Rodding in the Hills of Tennessee, 1st Gen s10s, Carbureted SBCs, & the Future of Hot Rods
Folks, we have a special episode with my good friend Bryan Harrison of Harrison’s Rod and Custom out of Greenville, TN. I’ve known Bryan for years and we’re talking all things hot rodding, trucks, the future, and what it takes to a run a shop. Bryan has a really interesting, no BS perspective on...
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The Early Days of Building, Cruising, Racing & Wrecking Fast Cars & Trucks | HOOKS DETAILING
Folks, this one is special. I’m in the studio with my oldest friend, and the singular influence on my passion for classic trucks and anything automotive. Zack Zimmerman of Hooks Detailing hails from our hometown, Cedartown, GA, and brings a wealth of knowledge, work ethic, and a ton of fun…
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The Down-and-Dirty Business of Redlines, Retreads & Period-Correct Tires For Your Classic Car or Truck
We’re back with a new podcast episode after having taken some time away to visit Alaska and the West with family. One cool thing we got to do is be with our friends Vic and Hannah at their newly-launched Squarebody Day in Lincoln, Mt. The trucks, people and scenery were stellar and I can’t wait…
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HOT ROD TALES: big block v. LS, straight 6 vanning, carb v. efi, marketplace finds, engine block color choices...
We’re telling tales with Mr. Jalopy Jenkins, my fellow road dawg companion, Rocky Wagnon, and Mr. Big Block-himself, my favorite hot rodder and engine builder, Evan Dobbins. And we’re announcing the winner of the very first podcast giveaway. Welcome to ubt’s ACTION LINE podcast! We’re back with…
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The Truth Behind the Mississippi Mud Squarebody Build
Folks, have we got a show for you today! We’re in the studio with the builders of the UNITED BY TRUCKS’ hot rod squarebody, Mississippi Mud, announcing the winner of thetruck, and getting you guys going with a giveaway exclusive for our podcast listeners. Buckle up as Robbie, Mike, Churchill, and...
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BEHIND THE SHOW: the Unexpected when Developing, Funding & Fighting for Your Classic Truck Event
In this episode of OFF THE RAILS, we're in the studio with Rick and Sarah of C10s in the City and Jason Chandler of Auto Metal Direct (AMD). We're chatting about all the work that goes into putting on a top-tier classic truck event - in this instance, c10s in the City - and all the fun and...
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Budget 6 Speeds, Autocross Championships & Motorsports Transmission Swaps | Stephen Dorrick, LOJ Conversions | Stephen Dorrick, LOJ Conversions
We’re diving deep with LOJ Conversions creator, Stephen Dorrick. You may remember Stephen from our budget 6 speed video over on the UNITED BY TRUCKS YouTube channel – Stephen is an innovator, accomplished autocross champion, and a man who is into the details. Stick around to the end where we’ll...
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Redemption, Seized Opportunities & Millions of Views | Travis Summers, SIMPLE.C10
Mr. Simple C10 himself – Travis Summers is in the studio and we’re breaking it all down. Travis has a unique story – one of second chances, seized opportunities and a stable of killer trucks. Check out his website at simplec10.co and subscribe to his channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SIMPLE.C10...
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The Real Story Behind UBTK5 & Pecos Squarebodies, Cross-Country Roadtrips, & Trucks We Don’t Like
The two OGs of UNITED BY TRUCKS world – the two guys that were the first to ever go on-camera with me, burn up the roads in classics across this great country, and turn wrenches on all kinds of builds over the years: Ron Folkes, better known as Two Trucks Ron, and Mr. SQRBDY-himself, Rick...
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NASCAR, ROAD RACING & CLASSIC TRUCKS | Jeremy Santana of Redemptive Motorsports
Today’s guest is Jeremy Santana from Redemptive Motorsports right here in the great state of Georgia – Jeremy is a super interesting fellow that has a super unique racing history as a crew member in the NASCAR world, a growing motorsports-inspired shop in North Georgia and a passion for Mopars –...
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Inside Success & Struggle in the Automotive YouTube World | Josh McPherson of YEAH BUDDY GARAGE
Today’s guest is Josh McPherson from Yeah Buddy Garage – Josh is a rising star in the automotive YouTube world, and is a fun-loving, roadtrippin’ family man. Through this chat, we come to realize how we have some crazy similarities in our paths to trucks and automotive media and we even pull back...
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How Trevor Evans Turned an $800 C10 into an 800hp Turbo LS-Powered E85 Tire Roaster
UBT host Robbie Purser chats with today’s guest, Trevor Evans – a good natured, fun-having classic car and truck lover who has built up quite the following as he rips his 800hp squarebody truck all over the country. You can find him on Instagram at @evantrevors or Fellowship of Christian Car...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Born out of an intense passion for classic trucks, nostalgia, and things that get better with age, UNITED BY TRUCKS creator & host Robbie Purser dives deep with those who share a similar love for things-of-old through interviews, roundtables and some good old-fashioned automotive fun, camaraderie, and storytelling. ubt's KEEPIN' IT CLASSIC podcast is powered by Sweet Patina, fueled by Auto Metal Direct, supported by Tinworks Suspension & polished by Custom Coaters ATL. A production of ubt media.
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