Minnoxide
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Updated 3 days agoJoin us as we interview shop owners, industry experts, racers, engineers and so much more. We Go Beyond The Meet to get to know those who make the car community what it is.
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Episodes (209)
34. Making 1000HP Audi’s, Learning To Wrench, Building a Successful Shop w/ Rathana Moua AKA Ratified Motorsport
Rathana AKA "Rat" joins us to share his journey of how he has become known for building cars, especially some fast Audi's. He takes us through his past where he learned how to wrench working alongside his dad. We also discuss how how he created Ratified Motorsport and what is next for him, his brand, and his team.
33. Grit and Glamour - 20 years of Detailing with Jennifer Turcotte AKA Carsmotology
Jen joins us for this episode to share her journey in the detailing world. As one of the most experienced detailers in Minnesota with years of experience, she shares her knowledge with those around her to create a positive community in the detailing space. She tells us her story of how she got into detailing, how she grew her business to be where it is today, and what is next to come.
32. Drifting, Getting Into it and the Costs, Closing Tracks, w/ Man of The Blessings Dylan Pride
Dylan Pride joins us to sharing his journey of how he got into drifting and has progressed in his journey over the years. From LS to 1JZ swaps he has developed experiences in various builds in order to dial in his skills. We also go on a (legendary) rant about tracks shutting down around the country and some interesting solutions to keep our tracks around.
31. AI Aiding in Car Repair, Engineering Vehicles, Track Instructing w/ Michael Petersen
Michael Petersen joins us to educate us on how the company he co-founded (Raise A Hood) combines artificial intelligence with knowledge of seasoned mechanics to help save the average Joe potentially thousands of dollars on vehicle repairs. We also discuss the decade he spent at Ford Motor Company, where he was as part of team that engineered the SN95 powertrain. Michael shares some advice and stories regarding getting your car on the track, and how he is an instructor at Brainerd International Raceway.
30. Car Mods And Laws, R&D at MAPerformance, Tunes and Builds, w/ Kyle Larkin
Kyle joins us for an amazing episode where we get into the nitty gritty of research and development of aftermarket parts and tunes for various types of vehicles. He also takes us through the builds he has done for Alex Martini, TommyFYeah's Evo, and Dustin Williams 400z. We also finish up by starting at the beginning of how he ended up doing what he does and how he initially got into cars as well through working on Hondas.
29. Track days, Rallys, Talons and Evos w/ Al3x Talon
Alex joins us to share some of the stories he has had over the years in his Talon and Evo. From rallying across the country to on the track adventures this episode was a blast.
28. Corvette Racecars Are One Size Fits All w/ Derek Stinton
Derek Stinton joins us to share his automotive journey over the years and how he eventually came to own his current C6 Corvette "Racecar" after owning several others before "the one." He also shares details about the challenges of dropping over 100 pounds to lead a healthier lifestyle.
27. The slippery slope of building an 800whp 90’s Audi w/ Sam Morain
Sam joins us to give us some insight into the build of his 1992 Audi S4 and the journey it has been on over the years. He also tells us some stories he has had attending events locally and abroad.
26. Datsun Roadster Update, F1 In Montreal, Cloud 9 Rentals, and more w/ Erik Buhrow AKA ”Eriks.Garage”
Erik returns to the Minnoxide podcast to provide us an update on his 1967 Datsun Roadster restomod which has since hit the road for its shakedown. He also gives us his feedback from the F1 event he attended in Montreal. Erik shares some details regarding Cloud 9 Rentals.
25. Spreading legs, Building A Client Base, and Photo/Video w/ Cody Hilton AKA ”Tinted Yellow Media”
Cody joins us to discuss how he got his start as a photographer/videographer in and out of the car scene. He's built a number of regular clients that allows him to have a diverse portfolio of exciting work.
24. 19 Day Roadtrip In a 400Z, Getting Paid With Pie, Shooting Hypercars w/ Unrecxgnized and Jcytrynbaum
Jacob and Jack join us halfway through their 19 day road trip across the United States and Canada which they have been doing in the new Nissan 400z. They share some of the exciting moments they have had while on the road, and the experiences they have had with people along the way. They also share past experiences when it comes to private photoshoots and filmmaking. Jacob gets into depth on how he has gotten to where he has and the challenges that come with being a full time creative.
23. Surrounded By Supercars, Building A Reputation in Detailing w/ Alec Radosevich AKA”Lux USA”
Alec joins us for our 23rd episode of the Minnoxide podcast to share his journey in the detailing world. Over the years Alec built a reputation as one of the go-to detailers for supercar owners due to his quality but also his mobile capabilities. We also get deep into the 75hard program Alec recently completed and the results that came with that.
22.Customizing Cars - Lighting, Electric, and Owning a Business w/ Tyler Joseph AKA Saint Nordic
Join us as Tyler Joseph of Saint Nordic tells about his journey in the automotive customization world. As one of the go-to lighting and electrical experts in Minnesota for enthusiasts local and abroad he shares customer success stories, and the challenges he has had to get where he is at today. He has grown rapidly over the last few years and has aspirations of being even more nationally recognized as his business continues to scale.
21. Meets In Minnesota, and MMA Talk w/ Tyler Ray
On this episode, we really dive into what this show was created for. To get to know people "beyond the meet." While we touch on a few automotive related topics, Sean and Haris have an at length conversation with Tyler Ray about his experience in the MMA world, in addition to his experiences helping locals run shows at a high level.
20. Big Power Porsches, The Best Corvettes, Pistons and Protein w/ Chazz and Jess of Nutrishop MG
Chazz and Jess join us to discuss the many cars they have had over the years and which ones stacked up to be the best. Such as their high power Porsche 911, the C7 Z06, the BMW M5 CS and many more. We also discuss their upcoming events they will host and/or attend such as Pistons and Protein and the Battle of the Brands. Somehow, we get into the creation of Minnoxide as well.
19. New Cars, Rallying, Ferrari events and more w/ Gitlow Media
Terry joins us for an episode as we discuss a number of topics regarding the adventures we've had and will have. This includes the rallies we have done and the rally community and the upcoming event in Monaco Terry will experience through a Ferrari program. We touch on some of the great new cars we are seeing manufacturers put out and a number of other topics.
18. Flying Planes, Getting Your Dream Audi R8, and Bodybuilding w/ Ben Falk
Ben joins us to discuss the exciting lifestyle being a captain for a large airline and the adventures that come with being in such a position. We also discuss some of the stories with the R8, which is his dream car, some of which proved to be eyebrow raising. Ben also touches on the recent adoption of the bodybuilding lifestyle and some of the ways it has benefited his overall health.
17. Nightfall Visuals - Photography, Rallying, and the Ultimate Rally (idea)
Derek joins us to give us some insight into his photography journey and the creation of Nightfall Visuals. We also go down memory lane on some rally events we have had that have gotten a little chaotic. We also go into a long discuss regarding the best possible rally.
16.The Largest Viper ACR Group Buy Ever, Rally Tools for Ralliers, Fun Tech In Cars and more w/ Blake Krone
Blake joins us for this episode to tell us about some of the experiences he has had rallying, and how he aims to improve the rallying world through connectivity, safety, and in so many other ways. He also tells us about some of his other tech projects and how he has made it meet in the middle with his passion for cars. We get to hear his perspective on the largest group buy of Viper ACRs, all of which were highly customized and true one of ones.
15. Carmmunity, The MNCEC, Evos, Apps, and Rallies - w/ Daniel Balto
One of the most well known event organizers in the state of Minnesota, Daniel Balto, joins us for an episode where we go over his current venture Carmmunity. We touch on the app itself and the events associated with it while also discussing Daniels origins within the car community itself. Naturally we talk about his Evo and everything that had to be done to get to the Banging Gears set as well. A lots of memory lane also takes place on this episode where we discuss the fun adventures we have had on previous rallies, some of which included Daniel's events as well.
14. Minnesota Girls Modified, Silvia Adventures, and Working On Your Own Cars w/ Emily Protzner
Join Sean and Haris as they get to know Emily, who is the creator of Minnesota Girls Modified which is a local community of female car enthusiasts. We touch on the adventures she has had with her vehicles over the years and some of the crazy moments that come with working on your own cars. We also touch on the future of car enthusiasts and just how much EVs will take over the world.
13. Employee to Entrepreneur - Wrapping, tinting, detailing cars and more w/ Jake Bird AKA Automotive Alterations
Join Sean and Haris as they interview Jake Bird, owner of Automotive Alterations in Minnesota which a shop specializing in detailing, ceramic coating, wraps, and more. Jake has been involved with altering cars for years, and has taken a big step from being an employee to owning his own business. He takes us through the ups and the downs and what it really takes to be a business owner in the car community. We also touch on his Pandem R32 build which is a work in progress that will eventually be an extension of not just his shop, but also himself.
12. Challenge Accepted - Building Cars and a Triple Threat Mustang w/ Dave Rasmussen
Dave Rasmussen joins Haris and Sean for the 12th episode of the Minnoxide podcast. They discuss Dave's background in building and racing cars for over two decades. Dave is by far the most technical guest we have had on this podcast so far and it was a blast to learn how he has taken care of his customers in addition to make his Mustang incredibly capable at running autocross, drag racing, and road coarse events. Join us for one heck of an episode.
11. Dreams and Dream Garages - w/ C4 Productions, Greenfield Visuals, UnRecxgnized
On episode 11, join Sean and Haris as they interview 3 guests from Colorado while at TX2K. They discuss a number of topics mostly revolving around content creation in many different forms in addition to growing your brand. With 5 total people on the microphones, the topics range all over the place but eventually finish with everyone choosing their daily vehicle, their track car, and their show care.
10. TX2K Recap pt. 2 - Flying Mustangs, Texas Night Life, and What a Takeover SHOULD Look Like
Sean and Haris recap the remainder of the TX2K weekend which included a Mustang absolutely taking off with 4 wheels off the ground, the night scene of the Texas community during TX2K, and what a proper takeover looks like in the car scene.