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#159 - James Graves of Motorcar Media Co.
On this week’s episode, we sit down with photographer and founder of Motorcar Media Co., James Graves. Known for capturing emotion-packed shots at Club Loose and beyond, James shares how he got started in automotive photography and eventually pivoted into the high-end collector car world. From pre-war Grand Prix cars to working with brokers and rare car curators, he’s now documenting vehicles most of us have never even seen online. We dive into stories from the field, his Subaru obsession, the wild cars hiding in storage garages, and what it's like photographing million-dollar machines.Tap in if you’re into photography, rare cars, drifting culture, or just want to learn how someone turned a passion into a business.@jamesgravey@motorcar_media_coBe sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you!Check out our Sponsors!EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE BAYS:@chasebayshttps://www.chasebays.com/COUPON CODE:chasebaysafterhoursLIMITLESS AUTO FAB:@limitless_auto_fabhttps://limitlessautofab.com/We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts:patreon.com/factionmotorsportsCheck us out on other platforms:Youtube: /FactionMotorsportsInstagram: @factionmotorsportsFacebook: /factionmotorsportsTiktok: @factionmotorsports
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#158 - Frank LeoGrande of LeoGrande Racing
Frank LeoGrande joins us for an episode packed with East Coast drift history, stories from the early days, and a deep dive into NYC’s underground scene. We dig into the legendary Drift Zombie sessions from early 2010s Queens, NY — before social media clout and takeovers ruined the scene. Frank shares stories about sliding his Dodge Charger around Flushing Meadows, the roots of RSD events in PA, and how drifting in NYC really felt like a real-life Fast & Furious movie. From building LeoGrande Racing to reflecting on those early days, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughs, and authentic East Coast drift history.@frank_moparBe sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you!Check out our Sponsors!EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE BAYS:@chasebayshttps://www.chasebays.com/COUPON CODE:chasebaysafterhoursLIMITLESS AUTO FAB:@limitless_auto_fabhttps://limitlessautofab.com/We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts:patreon.com/factionmotorsportsCheck us out on other platforms:Youtube: /FactionMotorsportsInstagram: @factionmotorsportsFacebook: /factionmotorsportsTiktok: @factionmotorsports
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#157 - Q&A: June 2025 | AFTER-HOURS
In this laid-back live episode, Frankie and Karl are joined by Jesus from the shop for a chaotic and hilarious Q&A session. No guest, no script—just unfiltered shop banter and a whole lot of nonsense.Topics range from Ouija boards and near-death theories to business advice, dream deja vu, and whether 100 gorillas could beat 25 velociraptors. You’ll also get a spontaneous review of 28 Years Later, talk about V8 swaps in weird chassis, and reflections on scary movies and being afraid of the dark.Be sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you!Check out our Sponsors!EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE BAYS:@chasebayshttps://www.chasebays.com/COUPON CODE:chasebaysafterhoursLIMITLESS AUTO FAB:@limitless_auto_fabhttps://limitlessautofab.com/We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts:patreon.com/factionmotorsportsCheck us out on other platforms:Youtube: /FactionMotorsportsInstagram: @factionmotorsportsFacebook: /factionmotorsportsTiktok: @factionmotorsports
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#156 - Damien Scott of Car Shop Karoshi & SmileXDeath
Damien from Car Shop Karoshi and SmileXDeath returns for one of the most unhinged and hilarious episodes we’ve ever recorded. We talk about his upcoming event — the SmileXDeath Challenge — going down October 3rd–5th at Lake Erie Speedway in Pennsylvania. Inspired by classic Option videos and old-school JDM events, the SmileXDeath Challenge brings the fun back to drifting with a throwback feel and unique format.But like all great episodes, we go way off the rails. Fast food obsessions, mutant spiders at a pig farm-based shop, public bathroom etiquette, VR drifting, boner stories, church trauma, and a surprise flashing on the highway — it’s all here.Warning: this episode gets raunchy. Maybe don’t listen with your kids in the room.@powerom3nBe sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you!Check out our Sponsors!EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE BAYS:@chasebayshttps://www.chasebays.com/COUPON CODE:chasebaysafterhoursLIMITLESS AUTO FAB:@limitless_auto_fabhttps://limitlessautofab.com/We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts:patreon.com/factionmotorsportsCheck us out on other platforms:Youtube: /FactionMotorsportsInstagram: @factionmotorsportsFacebook: /factionmotorsportsTiktok: @factionmotorsports
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#155 - Daring Ones Drift Team
In this episode, we finally get all three members of the Daring Ones Drift Team — Ron, John, and Eric — in the studio. We talk about their start in drifting, the struggles of building and maintaining reliable drift cars, turbo kit regrets, axle carnage, and Eric's NC Miata journey. Along the way, we somehow end up deep in conversation about lemon squares, gas station strategy, childhood taste buds, and the dark art of McDonald's [email protected] sure to leave us a review if you are enjoying this podcast! Thank you!Check out our Sponsors!EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE BAYS:@chasebayshttps://www.chasebays.com/COUPON CODE:chasebaysafterhoursLIMITLESS AUTO FAB:@limitless_auto_fabhttps://limitlessautofab.com/We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts:patreon.com/factionmotorsportsCheck us out on other platforms:Youtube: /FactionMotorsportsInstagram: @factionmotorsportsFacebook: /factionmotorsportsTiktok: @factionmotorsports
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