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Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast ODB intros episode 336 covering Scene Updates ODB touches base with Bill to talk Camp N Drag 2023 ODB interviews title guest Anthony "AJ" Ammendola who built "Xception" hitting on How he got involved in the automotive scene The early mini truck days including his first Isuzu showing at NOPI Moving from FL to TX and keeping his Isuzu project on track How his GOAT status mini truck project wrapped up  Street Trucks Mag Dec '06 shoot and how Mitch Henderson (RIP) played a roll in the truck getting shot during Jeremy Cook's visit to Killer Ridez + much much more!   Note: episode 336 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photos as well as Dec '06 Street Trucks Magazine cover shot by Jeremy Cook. RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast ODB & The Mayor intro episode 335 covering Scene Updates Ruben "The Booka" joins the show to talk 1980s, pop culture and more  ODB chats with the following peeps to talk uniting the scene with shows all around the country taking place over the next 4 months!  The Sparks Show - Adam & Dizzy Nor'Easter - Jeff Gaudette  Revolution Kentucky - Steve Sittin' Pretti Summer Slam - Craig Braid Cruising With Cruisers - Lee "LMC" from LCD Podcast + much much more!   Note: episode 335 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. 1 image used from Masta Ace Incorporated from their album 'Sittin' On Chrome.' RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast ODB intros episode 334 covering Scene Updates ODB touches base with Logan Wade to talk about the return of Mini Truckin' magazine ODB interviews Damian Fulton to discuss  Growing up in So Cal California culture and how it impacted him How important magazines were in the 80s/90s & beyond Creating the comic Radical Rick while working at BMX Plus Cruising in a mini truck back in the day + much much more!   Note: images used are from or by Damien Fulton. Screen image of the new Mini Truckin' magazine Instagram along with ODB's image of the first issue of MT + Clerks DVD RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast ODB & The Mayor intro episode 333 covering Scene Updates & summertime talk  ODB touches base with Lauren Miller to talk Scrapin the Coast '23 ODB talks with Meghan about an upcoming mini truck "take over" at Cars & Coffee Palm Beach  ODB touches base with The Booka ///Ruben Arteaga hitting on  Summertime vibes Pop culture Movie site locations SEMA 2023  + much much more!   RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Title Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast ODB intros episode 332 covering Scene Updates  ODB interviews Eric Foelber and Randy Frederick about the 2 Ballistic tribute build plus many who helped in some form or fashion join the show to discuss: The motivation to build a tribute to Ballistic  Work and details in the Toyota mini truck  The reception fo the build since it was finished hitting 3 shows thus far Thanking all involved for their help/support into this truly epic "2 Ballistic" tribute build  + much much more!   Note: photos from the cover art by ODB and some provided by Eric Foelber and Randy Frederick. Steve Stout took the main top photo used!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast ODB & The Mayor intro episodes 331 covering Scene Updates  ODB touches base with Jeremy Caruthers (GOAT) to discuss Made of Steel Show 2023  ODB interviews Thad Cunningham hitting upon  How he got involved in the automotive world His start in the mini truck scene Owning and operating Icon Sign Co Adding a few famous mini trucks to his collection Taking a West Coast trip in the late 90s/early 2000s Hitting truck shows around the country including Grand National Roadster Show 2023  + much much more!   RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates  ODB chat with Craig Braid to talk Havasu show and more ODB touches base with Matt Middleton  ODB interviews Brian Brubaker hitting upon  How he got involved in the scene Meeting and hanging with Courtney Halowell His several trucks he has built and/or owned over the years Acquiring a true time capsule Nissan Hardbody  + much much more!   RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates  Geoff from Mini Garage provides updates including how to buy parts via their eBay store @datmazforeign Adam Madrigal of Count's Kustoms joins the show to talk all sorts of things including Lowriding in the 1980s Moving from lowriders to mini trucks Working for Danny Coker of Count's Kustoms How Xtreme Lowz club got started + much much more!   RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsor: Scrapin the Coast ODB & Miggity Mike intro the episode covering Scene Updates  ODB links up with the following kinfolk to talk Mini Truckin' Nationals 2023 aka Mini Nats Sean Rose from Spreadin' The Luv Phil Fowler from Low Rollers Joey Whitby from ///RA  LMC from LCD Podcast Jason Bell Mini Nats show promoter  Randy Frederick from //NC\\ FL  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB & Miggity Mike intro the episode covering Scene Updates  ODB talks mini truckin' culture  ODB links up with Michael Anderpont from @af_ranch to talk trucks ODB interviews CJ Fayet of //NC\\ FL discussing  How he got involved w/ custom cars/trucks How his Blazer came about with Robert @AutoExtremesInc & team Debuting his S-10 Blazer at LST '23 What "Fight Club" means to him How his "007" interior came about with Chris Rawlins + so much more!!!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB & guest co-host Kyle Fannin cover Scene Updates  ODB & Kyle discuss Lone Star Throwdown 2023 ODB interweaves an interview of Kyle Fannin during the episode covering His career as a firefighter  How he got involved w/ custom trucks Various truck builds past and upcoming Building a shop at his house C10 Club Maryland + so much more!!!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates  ODB interviews Josh Welch of Welch's Chop Shop covering  How he got involved w/ custom cars/trucks Building custom vehicles How Welch's Chop Shop got started  Helping show prompters in the scene with awards + so much more!!!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates  ODB talks w/ Don Garling Jr. about acquiring Steel Flame which Steel Platt had built and owned, some of the things he had done to the truck and showing the truck at the Grand National Roadster Show 2023  ODB interviews Fred Hebron discussing  How he got involved w/ custom cars/trucks Buying his Amigo  Mods on the Amigo which he still owns Being a minority in the mini truck scene and loving it  + so much more!!!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates  Roxy & Robert join the show for ODB & The Mayor to wish Robert a happy 50th! ODB interviews Steve Platt discussing  Growing up in So Cal How he got involved in the custom truck scene Meeting Jay Larossa and buy his '99 Sonoma How the "Steel Flame" truck came together How he secured sponsors after being featured in Street Trucks Word On The Street  How the Hot Wheels "Steel Flame" really went down Signing autographs on Hot Wheels, posters, etc.  + so much more!!!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates  Mike tries to cut more promos for Eastbound Getdown aka EBGD Ruben aka The Booka from C&S Metal Works drops by to talk trucks and give some works of wisdom during the ODB Live & Uncut segment!  ODB interviews the legend Rob Maggi discussing Growing up in So Cal Skateboarding  How and who motivated him to become a top builder/shop in the country  Owning Master Image Customs Several cover trucks including Westsyd & Krew Kut + so much more!!!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates  ODB checks in with Joey Whitby to talk about a West Coast cruise to Mini Nats 2023 ODB & The Mayor cover OLP's Best Truck awards and more for 2022!   RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise & Happy New Year! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates  ODB interviews Charles Wickman for the second time in a month. Round 2 includes Pop culture talk EVs vs. gas engine discussion  America's Funniest Video talk Mini truck talk  + so much more1  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise & Merry Holidays & Merry Christmas!

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates & words of wisdom  ODB chats with Jeff Kelly to talk A Christmas Story ODB closes the show .... THANK YOU for the support!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise & Merry Holidays & Merry Christmas!

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates  Brooke Hoover joins the show to talk Relaxin' On The Ranch and more ODB interviews Charles Wickman discussing Growing up in Texas & being stationed in Cali Hanging with Brian Jendro at The Chop Shop Epic mini truck times including Spring Splash 1994 photo shoot  + so much more!!!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown  ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates  ODB interviews Steve Butts discussing Growing up in So Cal Getting involved with mini trucks as a teenager Meeting Alan Paradise and Courtney Halowell (RIP) Working side by side with Alex Anderson (RIP) & building trucks Living the life of a true mini trucker.... + so much more!!!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise!