Mini Truckin’ & Pop Culture HQ - Our Lifestyle Podcast (OLP)

Ep. 412 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides scene updates!  ODB chats with Perry Pruitt about SE Mini Nats (post) show wrap-up Sean Rose of Rose Metal Works / Spreadin' The LUV joins the show to talk Mini Nats auction & MORE RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 411 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB interviews Kevin Nicholas' to chat about his lifelong commitment to the mini truckin' lifestyle / culture  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 410 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers the Top 10 things you need to know about SE Mini Truckin Nationals aka Mini Nats 2026 RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 409 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB breaks his silence on the MiniTruckin' Magazine fallout and what is to come!!!! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 408 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers scene updates plus chats with Tripp from The Freakin' Weekend RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 407 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB interviews OOOG Eric Scarlett covering many topics including His round body Chevy Blazer that appeared in Truckin' Magazine Building cars/trucks and more His service to his country + SO MUCH MORE! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 406 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers top 10 items he added to his collection in 2025 Note: episode 404 artwork ...  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 405 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB has it out with Miggity Mike The Mayor Tyler Whitby talks about Sunset's show Kickin' It At The Park on Feb 7th, 2026 Note: episode 404 artwork ...  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 404 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers Mini Truck and Truck Scene Updates Note: episode 404 artwork ...  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 403 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB pays homage to Adam The Woo - RIP OG! Note: episode 403 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard w/ his sticker that ATW sent to him! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 402 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB links up with Brandon Burrell  Note: episode 402 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his and Brandon's images RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 401 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB  pays homage to Phil Gordon who passed away this week Note: episode 401 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 400 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers scene updates + catches up with ///RA Ruben Arteaga & interviews title guest David Hardin to chat about his famous "Red Hot" mini truck. The truck graced the last issue of the 1980s Mini Truckin' Magazine with the Fall 1989 issue 5! Note: episode 400 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 399 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers scene updates + Top 5 Mini Trucker Build Mistakes* which technically *Applies To All Auto Enthusiasts! Note: episode 399 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 398 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB touches base with Sean from @RAD_BMX_Builds to talk old school BMX, motivational stuff and MORE! Note: episode 398 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images and what Sean provided RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 397 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides his top 10 favorite projects including movie posters of the late great Drew Struzan!  Note: episode 397 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images and what Perry provided RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 396 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides Mini Truckin' updates + Chats with Perry Pruitt about Southeast All Truck Nationals including how you can register the day of the event THIS weekend in Maggie Valley, NC Note: episode 396 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images and what Perry provided RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 395 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides Mini Truckin' Monday (Mini Monday) &  Scene Updates + MORE Note: episode 395 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images and what Thad Cunningham provided of Bill Allen signing my number plate for the Christian Hollings bike.  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 394 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides Scene Updates & MORE ODB talks about 1990s Pop Culture and MORE Note: episode 394 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 393 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides Scene Updates & MORE ODB says THANKS for 10 amazing years so far!  Note: episode 393 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 392 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides Scene Updates & MORE ODB says THANKS for 10 amazing years so far!  Note: episode 392 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 391 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides Scene Updates & MORE ODB touches base with Tripp to talk The Freakin' Weekend ODB interviews Sean Patrick as the title guest! Note: episode 391 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 390 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB shares updates of his life ODB touches base with Jeff G. from Nor'Easter to talk about the 2025 event!  For more on this event, checkout the Facebook Event!  Note: episode 390 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 389 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB talks Scrapin' the Coast - TOP 10 things you need to know!  Note: episode 388 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from StC 2025 event!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 387 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides quick updates  ODB sits down with Jessica Roach and Donna Mahaney-Patrick to show the ladies from OLP love with our OLP Honors!  Note: episode 387 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from the guests! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 385 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides quick updates  ODB sits down with Grant Cox to discuss His involvement in the truck scene Getting into the scene in via mini trucks His love of OBS trucks Grant Cox Photography + so much more Note: episode 386 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from Grant Cox RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 385 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides quick updates  ODB sits down with Dennis Whinnery to discuss Growing up in California  Early childhood influences such as trucks and trucks shows Owning a bagged 1964 Lincoln Continental which he restored The EPIC story of how he won the Roadster Shop / Goodguys Giveaway truck  Note: episode 385 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from CK Mag, Goodguys, Fuel Curve and more.  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 384 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides updates about Mini Truckin' Nationals aka Mini Nats 2025 Note: episode 384 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from Mini Nats. RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 383 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB interviews OG Mike Sclimenti aka "Sclem" from Xtreme Lowz to talk freelancing, The Construction Zone to cover truck and so much more.  Note: episode 383 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using his images as well as images provided by Sclem. RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 382 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB interviews John Vradenburg from Negative Camber //NC\\ FL about his Nissan Hardbody refresh and more Note: episode 382 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using his images as well as 1 provided by John. RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 381 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers his TOP 10 of Lone Star Throwdown (LST) 2025 & MORE Note: episode 381 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 380 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers key items related to Lone Star Throwdown (LST) 2025 Note: episode 381 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from LST and more. RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 379 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB & The Mayor intro the episode  ODB & The Mayor talk Eastbound Getdown (EBGD) and MORE! Note: episode 380 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 379 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB intros the episode  ODB interviews Eric Edwards from Back To The Future IG about BTTF, Pop Culture + so much more! Note: episode 379 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 378 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers various updates ODB interviews Shaun P from All About Los Angeles to talk Pop Culture, movie site & album cover locations + so much more! Note: episode 378 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images Shaun P.  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 377 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers various updates ODB interviews Doug Wilson and friend / airbrush artist Alan. Doug and his late wife Kim’s truck “Lo ST8X” is on the current copy of MiniTruckin’ Magazine!  Note: episode 377 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from Corey Floyd Photography for MiniTruckin’ Magazine + images from Doug Wilson and MORE!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 376 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB & The Mayor provide scene updates including looking back at 2024 and forward to 2025  Note: episode 376 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection. RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 375 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides scene updates ODB talks with Jay "Hollywood" Church from //NC\\ FL to talk about a HUGE announcement! Note: episode 375 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection which are sourced in the video including those provided by Jay Church RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 374 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers Krew Kut's COMPLETE history from Master Image Customs (M.I.C) to the Jake Paul fight on Friday Nov 15th, 2024 Note: episode 374 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection which are sourced in the video.  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 373 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB's favorite MiniTruckin' Magazine covers from '88 to '99 ODB's studio reveal Note: episode 373 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Ep. 372 - Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  Truck scene updates & the new thought process moving forward with OLP A fact and deep dive look at MiniTruckin' Magazine! Note: episode 372 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides truck scene updates ODB sits down with Donna Mahaney-Patrick to discuss  Early days of mini truckin' Her influecnes Creating her vision with "SideToy" which recently debuted!  Note: episode 371 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images including images provided by Sean Patrick and Donna Mahaney-Patrick RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides updates on Hurricane Helene including the immediate impacts seen in the truck scene! Note: episode 370 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images including: Screenshot from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoZbuJ7wIOo + satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Helene advancing across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (NOAA via AP) RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB & The Mayor cover scene updates and MORE! ODB interviewed James R. Ellis to talk about Hybrid Image and being on the cover of the new Mini Truckin' Magazine + so much more!  Note: episode 369 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB covers Lone Star Throwdown 2025 pre-reg process and MORE! RIP "Rabbit"  Note: episode 368 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB welcomes Miggity Mike The Mayor back to the show; the crew covers Eastbound Getdown (EBGD) 2025 updates Scene Updates Anniversary tribute issue to the many great listeners and supporters out there!  Note: episode 367 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides updates on Ep. 366 including Scene updates ODB Live & Uncut + more + Robert Simmons of SimmonsPaint talks Early days of freestyle and BMX bikes Getting involved in the custom car/truck world Being a fiend for Nissan 720s + so much more! Note: episode 366 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took + what Robert and wife Roxy provided!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides updates on The Death or Slim Shady album launch  Not being a fan of clickbait Various updates + more + Craig Braid talks Sittin’ Pretti’’s 35th anniversary Sittin’ Pretti’s Summer Slam Various updates  Note: episode 365 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took & MORE RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides updates on Summer 2024 Show Season The Death of Slim Shady album Mini Truck Hall of Fame Mini Truckin' Magazine by the numbers; breaking down the counts for OEMS on the original run of MT Mag (269 issues) + so much more! Note: episode 364 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took (or from his collection) + images from Camp N Drag, Freakin' Weekend & MORE! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast Our Lifestyle Podcast YouTube Channel  ODB provides the history behind Street Trucks Magazine's creation including Talking w/ Brian McCormick Hearing from Courtney Halowell & Steve Stilwell (RIP to both) Street Trucks original press kit Why the original creators left the publication  + so much more! Note: episode 363 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took (or from his collection) + images from Street Trucks Premier Issue and the original Press Kit  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise!