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On this episode of the podcast we talk all things detailing with Express Rally OG Jason George. Jason's Pro Detail has been a ER sponsor for many years and an integral part of the community as a host for many events. Jason talks about detailing on a budget, his questionable car purchases, and much more.. 

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Corey Bacon, lifetime car enthusiast, founder, and chief Sneakerpimp at Rock City Kicks. Corey is an entrepreneur and recent addition to the Express Rally family - he tells us how he decided to start his first business, and how some of his favorite memories in life revolve around vehicles he has owned...Civic SI, NSX, and a few other surprises along the way. 

In this episode of the podcast, the west coast contingent is strong. Will, Josh, and Nick are on and talking with Scott about all things in planning for the 2021 rally season. We learn some of the unique challenges of being a car enthusiast when young children take most of your time, Nick gives some detailing tips and everybody makes fun of Scott as usual. 

On this episode of the ER Podcast we welcome back Josh Thornell, now a regular member of the ER Podcast team. Scott, Will, and Josh dive a little deeper into Josh's crazy car collection and we discuss the latest car news of the week. 

On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Adam Cramer, founder, and lead gearhead at Avants. Adam shares his history as an automotive enthusiast; we learn how Avants was started, the clubs in Oregon and Colorado, and finally...the ultimate track day with Randy Pobst. 

In this episode of the podcast - Will and Scott discuss all topics automotive in a mini crew show. Bring-a-Trailer auction finds, project car updates, future rally event planning and ideas, and general conversation about automotive culture in 2020 and beyond.

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with Northwest and Western Express alum, Josh Thornell. Josh has owned an impressive array of vehicles so far - literally taking him 20 minutes to gives us the highlights. Currently driving an ATS-V, which is extensively modified, he explains his engineering mindset and why no vehicle he owns will ever be stock for more than a few minutes. We talk Cadillacs, Gladiators, and BMWs among many other topics this week. We'll definitely continue the conversation with Josh in a future podcast..

In this episode of the podcast Scott, Will and Chris debrief on ERE8 aka the Ocho that occurred this past weekend. Scott got an award to his own event, some baller brought an F40 out, rental cars were abused and the Supra goes under the knife. We also discuss the insane Landcruiser prices on Bring a Trailer and what WE would pick up for that $100k hypothetical situation we typically ask guests. 

In this episode, Scott recaps his first rally in the Landcruiser 40 series and why he's probably not going to do another Adventure Series rally in it. We talk about the controversy around the SSC Tuatara top speed run. And finally, updates on Scott's 80 series build process. 

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome the man, the myth, and the mulleted legend, Andrew 'fullsend' Rester to the show. Will, Scott, and Chris learn about how Andrew came to acquire his Audi RS5, why windshields are considered a consumable item, and a great story that takes place on Western Express a few years ago. 

Evan Shanks drops by for his 2nd Podcast with the Express Rally crew - due to technical difficulties, EP 21 was lost and Evan was gracious enough to come back for a redo. Scott and Evan talk about the early years when Evan was going to college and building his social media presence and the hard decisions he had to make that ultimately changed his life. We talk about the current fleet of cars and what it takes to keep people guessing and tuning in week after week. 

In this episode of the podcast its around the room discussion with Scott, Nick, and Chris. We talk Rocky Mountain Race week, a new ER partnership, status updates on the project vehicles, the new M3/M4, 400z concept car and we end with a new rally that will be on your automotive bucket list in 2022. 

In this episode of the Podcast, we catch up with Juan Perez and Robert Mancia - both longtime members of the Northwest Arkansas car culture scene. We talk about their backgrounds, current, and past rides, the new Bronco, the Nissan 400z concept car why Formula Drift is on the rise.  

In this episode, Scott and Chris chat with Eddie Hall, a very successful entrepreneur and Porsche enthusiast from Tulsa, Ok. Eddie has been on a number of ER rallies and you'll generally find him driving one of his amazing newer model 911s - but there was a last-minute change of plans for ERE7 - and what he drove instead is truly legendary. 🐷

Tonight we're going around the room and talking with Will, Nick, Scott, and Chris about what each of us are working on in our garages. We also talk about some recent new vehicle launches, hints at a final rally we're adding to the schedule for November, and the trend of 'feature' subscriptions in the automotive industry. 

In this podcast, we chat with 'that Viper guy' - ER OG Richard Norris. He's done every type of rally we organize, driven many different types of vehicles on-road and off, and won a few rally awards along the way. We talk about his automotive history, some of his favorite rally moments, and what tracks and roads he wants to tackle next. 

We're back after a bit of a hiatus due to a lot going on behind the scenes. We catch up with Trevor Smith, aka That Orange Tracker Guy and learn the story behind the purchase and how he decided to take it on an Adventure Series rally last year. Scott and I also discuss what we've been up to since the last podcast and what we're planning next. 

In this episode, Scott and Chris catch up with Brandon Woyshnis from Woyshnis Media and learn how he went from being a staff photographer for Northwest Express to putting the camera down and driving his own car in ER events. We discuss what it takes to make automotive photography your full-time career, and why he agreed to do a photoshoot with a John Deere tractor and a naked man. 

In this episode of the podcast we catch up with our OG west coast connection - Nick Avgeres from Average Bros Media and Griot's Garage. Nick coordinates and leads all west coast ER events from his home in Washington State. We talk about how he got involved in ER events, tell some behind the scenes stories, and find out what it is like to land 2 automotive industry dream jobs back to back. 

In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Jordan Shuster, an automotive enthusiast and 3-time rally participant who also happens to work in the automotive industry. We talk about her decision to organize a free monthly car meet, her favorite rally moments, and why she was accused of being colorblind when people saw her vanity license plate.