Ep15 Brian Scotto
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Brian Scotto traces his path from a New York childhood surrounded by cars to building community through VW culture and organizing events like Full Moon Full Throttle and Dub and Grub. He explains why engineering didn’t stick—journalism and storytelling did—and how that creative, “pink collar” mindset shaped his content career. Scotto reflects on Hoonigan’s rise, the strain of fame, and the tension between audience expectations and creative energy. He also discusses Ken Block’s legacy beyond Gymkhana: opportunity, marketing disruption, and inspiring others. Now he’s focused on short-form collaboration and returning to his Volkswagen roots.
Sung and Emelia sit down with Hoonigan co-founder, Brian Scotto. Brian shares how his early dual passions for cars and storytelling were foundational for his future in the car world. They also talk about creative evolution, legacy building, as well the late great Ken Block. And if you live in a nice neighborhood, Sung might be sleeping outside your house...
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