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The JP Emerson Show
by Doug Sandler, JP Emerson, Turnkey Podcast Productions
Nothing says nostalgia like a classic car and no one tells those stories better than the people who lived them. Each episode we ride shotgun through the backroads of our memories talking road trips, music, humor and what may lie ahead for the hobby. We'll meet new folks from across the country, industry insiders and celebrities with amazing tales to tell and a few secrets too! If you're all about horsepower, chrome, reliving the glory days or creating new automotive memories of your own, join award winning automotive journalist and storyteller JP Emerson as we explore the open road and discover what's just beyond the headlights.
Episodes
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Hunting 70-Year-Old Hot Rods, Building Porsche Tributes, and Driving a Lamborghini Jetcar. Inside the Meticulous World of Gregg Ovist
What happens when a childhood obsession with Hot Wheels evolves into tracking down a legendary, long-lost 1954 Hot Rod and a relentless mission to preserve automotive history? From the ones that got away: Gregg laments selling his beloved 1961 Chevrolet Impala Bubbletop, tracking down a lost…
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Jimmy Sheehan: Corvettes, Supercars, and the Power of Giving Back
Jimmy Sheehan opens his garage for an inside look of his incredible collection. From Supercars to the brutal, award-winning journey of restoring his 1953 Corvette. Meet a man who proves that he's just as passionate about giving back to the community through events like Toys for Tots as he is…
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Indy 500 Champion Bobby Rahal: The Drive, The Glory, the sacrifice and The Legacy
Indy 500 winner and legendary racing champion Bobby Rahal—co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing alongside late-night television icon David Letterman—joins the JP Emerson Show. Rahal pulls back the curtain on the unmatched teamwork, dedication, and precision that propelled him to the absolute...
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The Making of a F1 World Champion: Inside the Ascent of Lexi Danielson
Seventeen‑year‑old Swedish powerhouse Alexia “Lexi” Danielson — LXI 61 is taking motorsport by storm, becoming Sweden’s youngest licensed Formula driver while stacking Porsche wins and testing F1 machinery before adulthood. Her rise is fueled by More Than Equal, one of the world’s most elite...
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"Quitting isn't a strategy." How Sam Schmidt turned an overwhelming obstacle into a life of purpose.
Former IndyCar driver and team owner Sam Schmidt, who defied paralysis to tandem skydive and test-drive semi-autonomous cars using only head movements. Twenty-six years after a life-altering 200-mph crash, Sam shares his perspective in No Finish Line: A Racer's Journey of Passion, Perseverance…
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Where Passion Meets Preservation: Inside Madelyn Marconi’s Fight for the Sport of Drag Racing
Madelyn Marconi grew up on the dragstrip and has become one of the most passionate voices fighting to preserve the sport’s history and its hometown tracks. From her writing in Drag Illustrated to her grassroots battle to save Palm Beach International Raceway, she’s turned personal passion into...
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Rebuilding the Racer Within: Strength Beyond the Speedway
Mianna Wick joins The J.P. Emerson Show to share her journey from a backyard go‑kart track to driving a 1996 vintage IndyCar. She opens up about rebuilding her career with Pegasus Motorsports Group and her mission to inspire young women in motorsports. Along the way, Mianna’s humor, honesty, and...
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Fearless at Full Throttle: Inside the Mind of Jasmine Salinas
Proving you can be gentle in spirit and absolutely ruthless on the throttle, Jasmine Salinas straps into her Top Fuel Nitro Powered Dragster with the perfect blend of kindness and fire, Join us as she opens up about the crash that tested her, the courage that rebuilt her, and the quiet strength...
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From Garage Dreams to Global Influence: Mustang Klaus’s Mustang Journey
Mustang Klaus brings his global Mustang passion to The JP Emerson Show in a conversation packed with stories, custom builds, and the journey behind his 750k-strong community. He dives into the roots of his love for American muscle, the wild projects that made him a fan favorite, and how he wrote…
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Cristy Lee: The Moment Everything Changed
Season five of The JP Emerson Show opens with a never‑before‑told story and the guest who unknowingly helped launch the entire podcast: longtime friend Cristy Lee. JP reveals for the first time how an interview he recorded with Cristy just as the COVID‑19 pandemic shut down production, lost its...
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Santa Clause is back with JP Sharing Holiday Magic
The Big Man himself drops in on JP and all the JP Emerson Show Elves, sharing special messages and holiday Magic to all! Track Santa here: Official NORAD Tracks Santa Connect with Red Line Oil: www.redline.com Connect with Mecum Auctions: www.Mecum.com Connect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.com...
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Racing Forward: Kennedy Massey’s Journey from Dirt Tracks to Justice Dreams
Kennedy K.J. Massey, a 16-year-old dirt track racer and founder of the Women on Wheels movement, shares her multifaceted journey through racing, mentorship, and academic ambition. K.J. opens up about her return to quarter midget racing, her pursuit of a championship title, and her upcoming...
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The Lake Mirror Classic: Cars, Community, and Carroll Shelby
Get ready for a high-octane episode of The JP Emerson Show featuring Robert D’Angelo and Shelby American President Gary Patterson, the newly named Grand Marshal of the Lake Mirror Classic. They dive into one of the country’s premier automotive events, sharing their passion for classic cars and…
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Ashcraft Motorsports: Young Racers, Big Futures
Ashcraft Motorsports Racing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to mentoring young women and breaking barriers in motorsports. Meet Payton and Memarie—two rising stars transitioning from micro sprints to A-class racing while balancing intense training, schoolwork, and the responsibility of being...
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Bob Ashton: The Maestro of The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
Bob Ashton, Managing Member of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN), returns for a deep dive into one of the most celebrated car events in the country. Bob shares the passion, planning, and people behind MCACN’s success, the story behind the show's legendary unrestored car displays and...
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Heart, Horsepower & Heritage. Troy Coughlin Jr Blazes His own Path
Troy Coughlin Jr. shares his journey from Jr. Dragster prodigy to Pro Stock powerhouse, carrying the legacy of Team JEGS with pride. Beyond the track, Troy opens up about family, business, and giving back. It’s a high-speed, heart-filled episode you won’t want to miss. Connect with Troy here:...
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From Bikes to Blockbusters: Breeann Poland’s Ride with Mecum and World Domination
Breeann Poland, Director of Marketing and Communications at Mecum auctions, shares a high-energy look into her journey from motorcycle racing to leading a global auction powerhouse. Continuously seeking new challenges, we explore Mecum’s evolving brand and its drive to engage younger audiences...
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Stories, Speed & Sentiment: How Rutledge Wood’s Childhood memories with his dad and a Vague job listing helped Pave his Road to Success
Buckle in for a turbocharged episode as we catch up with Rutledge Wood—a man whose life runs on horsepower, heart, and hustle. From his down-home roots to adrenaline-fueled racetracks, Rutledge dishes on his return to Mecum, upcoming film and TV adventures, and the possibility of revving up a new...
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Sleeps Anywhere, Wins Everywhere : Meet Adrianna DeMartini, the 17year old Fourth-generation Racer who's Tearing Up the Dirt in HER 360 Sprint Car
With racing in her blood and her dad turning wrenches beside her in the shop, Adrianna lives and breathes motorsports, from post-race cleanups to race-day intensity. Her first taste of victory came when she charged from ninth to first in her debut non-wing event, and she hasn’t looked back since....
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Keith Martin Shares Four Decades of Passion in the Collector Car World, the Theatrics and Strategy Of the auction process and the Evolution of Car Culture Today
Keith Martin is a 40-year veteran of the collector car world. As founder of Sports Car Market magazine, he’s written for The New York Times, Automobile, and Road & Track, emceed major concours, hosted the popular show “What’s My Car Worth”, and earned the Lee Iacocca and Edward Herrmann Awards,...
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Full Throttle with AJ England: Inside Motorsports with the Voice of the Late Lap Show
AJ England is the dynamic host of the popular Late Lap Show, a key player in press relations for Europe’s FIA Drag Racing Championship and ARCA/Truck Series, and a sponsorship strategist for 9x world champion tractor puller Joe Eder. As a journalist and proud member of the National Motorsports...
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For Legacy NHRA Royalty Melanie Johnson, Speed is in the Blood. Victory is in the DNA.
Born into drag racing royalty, Melanie Johnson—daughter of legendary NHRA crew chief Alan Johnson and niece of four-time Top Alcohol Dragster champion Blaine Johnson—is fueled by heritage, precision, and an unstoppable drive, now forging her own path toward championship glory. Connect with…
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Cruisin' with Kendra Sommer: Igniting Global Car Culture with Tenacious Flair and Unstoppable Drive
Kendra Sommer is in an On-Air Personality at Cruisin With Kendra and CEO at CWK Media. A dynamic and influential figure in the automotive and marine industries, blending her journalism roots with entrepreneurial ventures. Her work through CWK Media and "Cruisin' with Kendra" continues to shape…
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Sculpting Speed, Crafting Dreams: Miranda Rumfelt’s Trailblazing Journey as a GM Design’s Clay Sculptor and MR Design’s Custom Parts Visionary
Miranda Rumfelt is a trailblazer in the automotive world, proudly standing as the only female owner of a custom vehicle design business in metro Detroit. Born and raised in The Motor City, her passion for American Muscle cars was ignited at a young age by her family of "wrenchers." From tagging...
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World Class Automotive Photographer Josh Sweeney Knows to Make a Living you Have to Shoot for Details
Josh Sweeney may not quite be a household name to many, but his work is certainly known by most in the industry. He’s a world class automotive photographer who has provided images of some of the greatest events and shows around the world. Chances are if you pick up a publication, auction brochure...
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Sprint Car Racer Abby Hohlbein Has Big Dreams, Big Goals and The Heart of a Champion to Surpass All of Them
Abby Hohlbein is a 410-sprint racer who, when not carving up the dirt or the track, is assisting students with disabilities in the classroom, chasing a little white ball around the links, and preparing for college with an amazing major in Motorsports Marketing and Management. Not one to shy away...
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Ginger Baker Rust was Raised in Her Small Missouri Hometown with A Love Of Everything fast
From Late night clandestine back road races to a chance meeting with one of the sport’s most well-known names in the sport, Ginger has truly done it all. From the business of motorsports, she has been seated on both sides of the business desk when it comes to sponsorship money. A woman who puts…
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Lights, Camera…Action! Trevor Larkin Sets the Tone for Excitement
Injected Nitro Dragster driver Trevor Larkin is a multifaceted second-generation professional racer, a television industry regular and if you are daring…a fashion icon. From his early days as a hired wrench, this all-around good guy is an important to the racing world as he is to your favorite...
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Born a Twin, Super comp Racer Kayleigh Beakley has No Problem Standing Out
A regular at the track by the age of 5, Kayleigh Beakley quickly progressed to junior dragsters by 11 to stock eliminator and today competes regularly in super comp as she continues her rise toward her ultimate goal, piloting her 11,000 horsepower Top Fuel Dragster. Connect with Kayleigh:...
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The Man on the Mic and Public Relations Manager, Mike Garland is Back Recapping forty years of Carlisle Events, What’s new for 2025 and Always, Great Events and Great Food Not to Miss
Longtime friend of the show, an all-around good guy is the public relations manager of Carlisle Events where is jack of all trades skills truly shine. Outside of his day job, you can hear his silky vocal pipes over the air, voicing radio and television commercials, calling play by play of local...
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From Humble beginnings Watching Races with Her Grandmother, to Launching a Burgeoning Media empire, Taylor Kitchen gives Insight to all Race fans and shares a Very Important and Personal Message
Amidst her well-known ATYL Media, a platform that has become a home for fans and content creators alike, Taylor Kitchen creates dynamic and engaging content across various motorsport disciplines who share a common love for the sport’s rich history and its exciting future. Above The Yellow Line…
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Bikes, Boats, Dragsters or Monster Trucks, Brand Director of Red Line Oil Mark Beatty Continues to Trip the Win lights with The Right Products at The Right Place for Your Need for Speed
Great machines require superior products and in the racing world, few measure up to Red Line Oil and its engaging Brand Director Mark Beatty. From his childhood obsession to time behind the wheel himself, Mark learned the lesson of building relationships in the industry, Today, he utilizes his...
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Vernon Estes is The Shelby Whisperer.
Vernon Estes has his mother to thank for Shelby passion. From those early days encouraging him to read to ultimately becoming one of the preeminent experts of Shelby American automobiles and memorabilia, he has become one of the most respected and knowledgeable collectors in the industry. Connect...
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With a decade of experience already under her belt, thirteen-year-old Abigail Cole knows championships are only part of her racing legacy.
Thirteen-year-old championship winning, half scale Outlaw Junior Dragster racer Abigail Cole has come a long way from sitting in Tony Schumacker’s “shaky car”. Today, her racing prowess is a wide as her interests all the while putting her competition on notice that this girl means business!…
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From her Early Days Karting to Piloting her Porche Carrera Cup Racer, Sabré Cook is More Than a Professional Driver, She’s Accomplishing More In a Day with Tenacity, Passion, Gratitude and Resilience Before Most Ever Get Out of Bed.
Her passion started when she began karting at age 8 before transitioning to car racing in 2017. Along the way she's gained international recognition while continuing her steep progression into the world of racing becoming the First Female to Race in Porsche Carrera Cup North America, adding a 1st...
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The Big Man Himself, Santa Clause Drops in on The JP Emerson Show!
All the Way from the North Pole, he is almost ready for his big night! Discover what makes Santa’s sleigh fly, how fast it goes, Santa’s favorite cookies, how you get on and stay on the nice list and answers to questions every child has! Track Santa here: https://www.noradsanta.org/en/ Twitter...
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Top Fuel Dragster Pilot Shawn Reed Is in It for the Long Haul
Destined to drive a Top Fuel dragster at the highest level, Shawn’s career began not on the track, but on the water scoring back-to-back world championships as a drag boat racer in 2007-08 and again in 2010, 2012-13 and 2017-18 where he also dominated the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Series winning...
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CASE CLOSED: Taylor Ferns diverse portfolio of racecars include a United States Auto Club (USAC) championship, the youngest female driver to win a sprint car race, Indy NXT, open wheel, dirt and pavement, but her greatest accomplishment may just be giving back to tomorrows racers today
Taylor Ferns is a professional racer, team owner, founding member of women in motorsports, contributing writer to SPEED SPORT, cohost of the ON THE DRIVE podcast, Hoosier tire, Skip Barber Racing school and Car IQ ambassador, a mentor to the next generation of racers, Founder of THE SAFETY BANK…
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Stewart Webb Flexes his Ford Muscle
If your blood runs Ford Blue you have undoubtedly seen his work or posts across every major platform. He’s a Ford Blue oval enthusiast, a VP of Marketing, an SEMA 35 under 35 recipient, and a Friends of Ford Member. Connect with Stewart here: https://www.pryntdigital.com...
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SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Mecum’s “Chicken” George Boswell Will Make Your Automotive Dreams a Reality
In a crowded room where automotive dreams come true, George Boswell may be living the most unbelievable of life’s road trips. From his early days of living in his van, to worldwide notoriety on a national reality show, “Chicken George isn’t just living his dream… He’s helping make them come true...
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From the Palmetto State to the Motor City, Certified Car Girl Lauren Stoney has Ford Blue Coursing Through her Veins
Whether it’s cruising the streets of Charleston’s Battery Park or winding out her blown Fox Body Mustang down the tracks of Michigan, Lauren Stoney credits her family for her love of Fords, her dad for her competitive edge, and her love of good southern cooking on being raised in the south.…
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Fords, Fox Bodies and Fun. From his RC car Obsession to Blue oval Passion, Mark Houlahan has Earned his Hall of Fame stature
From classic Fords to Fox bodies, Mark Houlahan is no stranger to Ford Motor Company and fun! A 2023 inductee into the Mustang Owners Museum's Hall of Fame, this nearly 30-year veteran of the heyday of print media shows no signs of ever slowing down. If you bleed blue oval, Mark Houlahan is the...
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She’s Fun, She’s Fast, She’s Blazing a Path! Meet Maddi Gordon; So Much More Than Just the NHRA History Making Driver of The Beta Motorcycles Lucas oil Top Alcohol Funny Car.
This wise beyond years twenty-year-old California girl knows a thing or two about patience, perseverance, and earning her place. Discover what makes Maddi unique, her family so close, a sense of humor faster than a trip down the track, and why her disdain for shopping may not apply to burritos,...
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Put a Pin in it! Kasia “Kat” Jones Isn’t Afraid to Put Some Fun Miles Under her Latest Creations, And We are All Better For it!
Kasia Jones is a self-described dreamer and a great example of YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING AND GROWING. Relatively new to the hobby at just 8 years, she has already made a name for herself with her custom car work and fabrication. With a list of accolades including HotRod honors at SEMA for her…
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Mini Tyrrell Raises More than his Game Racing Late Model Stock Cars on The Cars Tour, He’s Also a Champion Off the Track Raising Nearly Three Quarters of A Million Dollars To Help Others win Their Race to beat Childhood Cancer
19-year-old Mini Tyrrell has won at every stop along his career in motorsports, along the way he has won the respect of many in the industry in his short years by raising to date, almost $700,000 for childhood cancer awareness and quality of life programs. Connect with Mini Here:...
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Riley Schlick-Trask is Building More Than a Brand with Riley’s Rebuilds, she’s bringing Personality, Intelligence and Hundreds of Thousands of The Next Automotive Generation Along for The Ride.
Riley Trask may not have literally cut her teeth on a fuel line, but you’d be hard pressed to find an automotive task she cannot or isn’t learning to do. From Bleeding brakes, changing tires, installing suspensions, brake conversions, pulling and rebuilding engines to tuning and rebuilding...
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2023 European Top Fuel Champion Ida Zetterström Enters the Staging Lanes to Her NHRA Debut with Focus on The Future and A Look back to Where it all Began.
We catch up with Ida Zetterström, 2023 European Top Fuel Champion, record holder, super street bike champion, and all-around gearhead who loves anything and everything that goes fast on the cusp of her U.S. NHRA debut and her lifelong journey to be her very best. Connect with Ida here:...
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Cody Krohn may be the youngest Top Fuel driver in NHRA, but he’s no Fish out of Water!
Cody Krohn is a 20-year-old NHRA Top Fuel driver with over 12 years drag racing experience who currently claims the title of NHRA’s youngest Top Fuel Pilot. With years of experience under his fire suit, he looks to finish his rookie campaign strong. Connect with Cody here: Facebook: Cody Krohn...
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Angelle Sampey Is on A Mission! Wife, Mom, Business Owner and 3X NHRA Pro stock Motorcycle World Champion adds A/Fuel Dragster Race Car Driver to her impressive resumé
She’s Back and busier than ever! Angell Sampey is a 3 Time NHRA Pro stock motorcycle World Champion, ambassador for Mission Foods and their #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge program and now running Top Alcohol Dragster as one of only three women in the sport to win more than one championship in their...
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Double 00, Double EE! Her Professional Legacy Assured, Erica Enders Focuses Every Day on Things That Matter More Than Wins and Breaking Records.
Erica Enders is one of the most decorated drag racers of all time. A Six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion and the winningest woman in professional motorsports. She’s fast, fierce, intense, and focused. Look a little further however just beyond the win lights you’ll find a woman loyal to a…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Nothing says nostalgia like a classic car and no one tells those stories better than the people who lived them. Each episode we ride shotgun through the backroads of our memories talking road trips, music, humor and what may lie ahead for the hobby. We'll meet new folks from across the country, industry insiders and celebrities with amazing tales to tell and a few secrets too! If you're all about horsepower, chrome, reliving the glory days or creating new automotive memories of your own, join award winning automotive journalist and storyteller JP Emerson as we explore the open road and discover what's just beyond the headlights.
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Doug Sandler, JP Emerson, Turnkey Podcast Productions
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Nothing says nostalgia like a classic car and no one tells those stories better than the people who lived them. Each episode we ride shotgun through the backroads of our memories talking road trips, music, humor and what may lie ahead for the hobby. We'll meet new folks from across the country,...
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