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I am so slow with the uploads, but theres a good reason.  I moved to Miami to pursue a cool but challenging opportunity at..., you guessed it; RMC Miami.  Now in Miami, life's been hectic to say the least.  Moments to breath aren't easily found, juggling more than one gig at a time isn't for the faint of heart.  It's all for the better.  I am hit with a daily splash of imposter-syndrome however, I need to get over that.  This is now life.  Constantly back and forth between here and Tampa to see my family is the current reality.  Luckily, I have made some great friends in MIA over the last few years and this is where I segway to the episode on hand, numero 73.   My boy Ricky and I got lit, and did a podcast.  No frills.  Just a chill back and forth about many a things, most of which are random but automotive flavored.  We had a real nice setup going with a view at Ricky's spot, after a visit to a nearby delicious Thai restaurant.  We had a great time, and have some great collabs in the works.  I hope you enjoy! Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

The first episode of 2023, and what a return to the game it is.  Friends, lovers, haters, I welcome you back to Motor Culture.  A dope episode is in store for you today, featuring some automotive figure heads in the Miami metroplitan area.  An in-person episode setup right in the middle of the RMC Miami vehicle showspace with a lit shisha & all the goods.  I was joined by my friends Matt, Scotty, Gabe, Ricky, Esteban, Danny & our guest of highlight, master story teller, Dan.  On this episode, we feature a plethora of Wangan speak.  Dan has spent many years in Japan before becoming a reverse ex-pat.  He owned an R34 GT-R with various modifications to keep it sturdy at 200+ MPH for long periods of time.  He spent shit loads of time as the rowdy American to the chill, sometimes shadowy figures that are known as the real night runners.  This includes members of Team Midnight.  The circumstances involved to not only become friendly with these people but to gain their trust as a running partner is a feat.  Japanese automotive enthusiasts, setup your best speakers or headphones and listen closely.  Cheers. Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

From June, to October - welcome back everybody.  The direction of my life was altered a bit over the course of this year and I had to take a pause to focus, fix & adjust.  A process that I am still knee deep in but well on the way.  Even with just a handful of months off the air, I truly missed this shit.  The nights preparing, the enlightenment, the unique stage upon which I get to know somebody new - or chat with one of my old friends.  We're back, and it's about to get crazy during the coming months with the guests that are in line for the next chapter.  Spy vs Ethan vs Spy.  This episode features a real good fella by the name of Ethan, whom works at RMC Miami.  He helps to keep operations afloat with a multi-faceted frame of mind and smarts.  He's recently dipped into sales which has been an entirely new journey given the type of machinery RMC deals with on a daily basis.  Special cars, special clients.  This is one one of those "this kids going places" episode.  Sit back and enjoy.  Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

Welcome back friends.  Today's episode features the man, Jann Mardenborough.  He's a British racing driver of which started his career by winning the illustrious GT Academy back in 2011.  If you aren't familiar, the GT Academy is an international virtual to reality contest which allows players of Gran Turismo to compete in an effort to become a real racing driver, or atleast be given the oppurtunity to do so.  This is no simple task as Jann beat out 90,000 entrants to secure his victory.  This guy has a special fucking drive (no pun) which has accelerated (no pun) his racing career, one that was never envisioned before.  Since 2011, he has competed in the following disciplines; British GT (GT3), GT4,  Formula 3, 24H of LeMans (3x), Super GT (GT300 & GT500), and the Blancpain Endurance Series to name a few.  For those that are big fans of racing, here are some of the cars he has piloted: Nismo GT-R GT3 (R35)GT-R GT300 (R35)GT-R GT500 (R35)Nismo GT-R LM Nismo (LMP1)Zytek Z11SN - NissanLigier JS P2 - NissanDallara F312 That is quite the list innit?  It was an absolute honor to be able to add Jann to the Motor Culture library and for him to talk about some of the intricacies of racing.  Given his wide array of experience throughout multiple disciplines gives him a very intellectual outlook on racing, on driving.  Like me, he likes to get into a car and just f*****g drive for no reason and I can truly appreciate that.  His love for motoring is one that flows through both categories of business & pleasure.  So without further adieu ladies & gents, Jann Mardenborough for Motor Culture.  Cheers. Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

Welcome one, welcome all to the Motor Culture show.  Glad to have you here with me today as I present to you Jorge & Diego of Method Auto Group.  This was an on-site recording in Gaithersburg, Maryland in the courtyard of a cozy condo building - so excuse any background noise!  The fellas at Method Auto are killing the Japanese automotive importation game in the DMV area and at a fast pace.  They specialize in bringing over all sorts of passenger cars (not just sports) from the land of the rising sun.  They took me over to their garage to show me a sampling, and it felt good to see those cars hiding in some random Gburg hangout.  My favorites; VIP Cresta, bone stock Chaser, & a white NUR R34 GTR VSII.  Legends in their own regard(s).  The guys take it up a notch and allow you to pickup your vehicle directly from the port broadening the experience.  Given that most ports across the country have a Japanese vibe as it is, this beckons a great oppurtunity to give the customer an experience they will soon not forget.  Anywho, enjoy this episode with Method Auto Group! Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

Welcome one, welcome all.  Episode 68, lets go.  This was a lovely late night, last minute session spanning from NY, to NJ, to me in FL!  My boy Andy from German Motor Group brought on his pal named Jake from Eurobids, a hell of a venture both of them and some other individuals are currently working on to make the lives of enthusiasts with a taste for European cars (in EU  spec form) much easier by bringing to market an easy to use buy and bid system coined, Eurobids.  Imagine sight unseen purchasing of vehicles that will be exported from Germany, but with a caveat of a satsifacation guarantee as each and every vehicle will undergo a very particular verification process before the papers are officially signed.  The structure is still very much in development but both Andy and Jake provide great info on what Eurobids will be, and what they think it will do for enthusiasts & for the market alike.  To think that it would be more advantageous to sell your old E36 320i touring while living in Munich on a site like this which will give the oppurtunity to a lucky North American to own and continue the life of this car, all while as a seller you are collecting a premium to do so *takes deep breath* is a WONDERFUL idea.  Why let shit go to waste?  We crave imported cars but in the geography from which they arise, they're normal fare.  So then, WHY NOT give them to us to build that second lease on life?  Exactly, why not?  So, sit back and listen.  This is a great episode and a nice early look into a hell of a venture within the automotive [enthusiast] community. Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

Hello everyone and welcome to 67, featuring a hell of a Honda maestro by the name of Tyson Hugie.  This was such a relatable episode for me, having a family background with several Honda models.  Chances are, if you're apart of a brown family that was on the up n' up during the 90s then you too, can relate.  The Phoenix based Tyson is somewhat of a declared Honda historian and currently sits on a lovley rotating collection of Honda/Acura models that evade us in regularity these days.  When's the last time you saw a showroom fresh DA Integra or an SLX?  I bet the most of you haven't even seen an SLX, or a first generation Legend out and about.  I bet if you have, we're talking decades since they were in freshly manufacturered condition.  The Honda addiction has turned into a bit of a dream side quest, and this is the part I want you all to truly feel the inspiration from just as I did.  He took his enthusiasm so far to the point that Honda themselves gave the guy recognition and let him spec a car for a long term test, and then mailed him the title after the testing period was complete.  How cool is that?  What about riding in the backseat of your own car while Jay Leno drives you down a canyon road in it?  Never know where your passion will take you.  Be it in the gym, on the road, or smoking up and relaxing- enjoy this very special episode.   Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

Welcome to the 4th iteration of Sanjay's and my sub-series, Conversation Street!  On this session we take a stroll into quite a few territories.  FOR instance, will the cars we adorn - most of which are included in the surge of pricing be expensive, forever?  Will BMW surprise us with the (G81) M3 touring in the USA?  Toyota is taking the high road and ensuring that brand enthusiasts + are well fulfilled with their current and future array of sports offerings, widening to the U.S. market.  Why aren't more manufacturers doing this?  Long gone are the days of questioning whether or not these risk based sales scenarios will work, so hear us give you a bitchy opinion about that.  This was fun, as is always with my mans from MD.  Listen up friends and, enjoy. Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

Hello all, and welcome to episode sixty-six featuring Schaefchen.  A kind, very intelligent personality that called in from the mountains of Austria to talk cars with yours truly.  This guy's a true talent as it comes to wheeling a vehicle through some endearing situations and as I recite on this session's intro, pause what you are doing and head to his IG to look for yourself.  He provides a very unique angle indeed where his specialty is less about the mystique of the car, but more so about the ability along with his abilities.  Given his very unique geography comes some unforgiving snow in the Winters which is taken full advantage of.  This is where his [U.S. exported] Raptor II, R34 GTR V-Spec & Evo V RS come into play at full WRC pace.  The latter of two which are equipped with light pods just to add that chef's kiss.  See, what most don't understand about European motorists is that long distance road travel is more of a household situation than here in the states & this is an attribute that Schaefchen takes seriously.  As a matter of fact, before our call today he was on multi-hour journey back from the track where he pushed his MKIV Supra to the limits along with some seat time in his E90 M3.  He's a driver, a traveller and an enjoyer of long-term automotive ownership with a special interest in being connected to the car.  Creating memories with his machines, his squad.  It's worth mentioning the guy has a special eye in capturing these moments, which undoubtedly you will witness for yourself.  This is a lovely episode, and very inciteful for us Yankees.  Tune in, and enjoy.  Also, a special thanks to the man himself as our 6-hour time difference required him calling in late.  Along with a special thanks to my man David aka @d_t_a_f (Ep. #049) for making the connection.  Cheers! Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents  

Episode 065, welcome!  This session was very enjoyable thanks to my boy Sean Troy of European Road & Racing.  I came across Sean via social media in 2015, a year after I moved to Florida.  He is a BMW afficionado like no other and that has yet to change.  The owner of many iconic models of the brand, both past & present including his recent pickup; a Valencia Orange E82 1M.  A legendary parts bin excercise by BMW of which Sean was pushing around town during our call!  We cover the history of his family business which is SUPER interesting, and a damn blessing in itself.  Only a gifted few can say that their entire family is dedicated to the passion, so much so they made it their busienss.  There's a lot of cool in this one, so sit back, get lit and have a listen.  Oh & please excuse the audio quality in this on as Sean was driving around town!  I love that, and I love you for listening.  Cheers Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

Welcome to part 2, featuring Evan of ITEM-B!  As the title presents, we forward our conversation to the present where the details & insight comes just as fulfilling.  We talk about the business aspect within the doors of Autohändler in the automotive world, particuarly the aftermarket.  Evan produces aero kits geared toward BMWs setup to slide & shit, it's a crazy world.  You'll learn about specific considerations in drifting, my favorite part being the huge consideration for the setup at the front axles.  One of our biggest topics of discussion was Evan's accident.  He was in an unfortunate circumstance where his E36 drift car fell atop of him as he laid under the car, due to a failed jack.  This is an insane story, and the recovery part is even crazier.  Within the last 20 minutes (I think) we had a dropped call so you'll hear the combined cuts.  Don't worry, you don't miss a thing.  This is a great episode, stay tuned for future collaborations between Evan & I.  Puff one for me, cheers. Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents

Welcome back, and to the 63rd episode of MCP.  Today we havethe talented Ara, based out of LA.  This was a long time coming as my guy Sanjay and I have been IG fans of this fella for a long while now.  The fascination first started with a car Ara purchased from a friend of mine, Ken - from the DMV.  That was 10 years ago, and now today the car is a super enhanced drivers machine.  We talk about a plenty.  Ara's an attorney and we touch on his specialty and go over his new firm.  We also delve deep into his enthusiasm and array of cars throughout our motoring history.  Great f*****g chat, just jump into it and enjoy.  Intro & exit track provided by the talented @ArifOmariandFranklinproduction squad. Thanks gents