Our Lifestyle: Presented By Sparkles Detail, Orange Beach Invasion & Scrapin' The Coast

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates ODB touches base with Todd "Radar" Hendrex on LST 2022 updates & more ODB interviews Shane Andrews as our title guest on many topics including How he got involved in the scene Losing loved ones in his family How he is paying homage to those loved ones and ALL MILITARY for their sacrifices  + 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 + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates ODB touches base with Matt Weathers about Grand National Roadster Show & Van Nuys cruise ODB & The Booka Ruben interview Chad Loque from //NC\\ about many topics including Winning OLP's 2021 Truck of The Year His truck Difficult Times and the amazing run it has had thus far The many homies that have helped him along the journey  + 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 + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates ODB interviews Jeremy Bumpus from "Car Fix" on MotorTrend covering  Jeremy's origins including his career change  Playing baseball and why the shift to something different  Mini trucks (of course) How he was asked to be on "TV" and his initial response Working on 2 different TV shows including "Car Fix" on MotorTrend + 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 + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates including EBGD The conclusion of Ep 272 interview (part 2) with Ronny Phlat Out & Chas Nichols both from Negative Camber covering Getting into the truck scene Phlat Out DVD and their many adventures Becoming family members back in the day + 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 + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates OLP interviews Ronny Phlat Out & Chas Nichols both from Negative Camber covering Getting into the truck scene Phlat Out DVD and their many adventures Becoming family members back in the day + so much more Please note part 2 of this episode will drop NEXT Friday! Its a long one and will be worth the wait!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates including the unfortunate passing of 2 brothers in our scene including Alex Anderson aka Alex Who? from Negative Camber and Louis Guerrero from Forbidden Fantasy. OLP reprises Alex Who's audio from Jan 2021 when Alex appeared as the first guest of 2021 #RIPAlexWho RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates ODB touches base with Cory to discuss key updates for Mini Truck Showdown which is the first weekend in Feb (2022) ODB interviews the OOOG Mike Collins who owned "Sky Body" from brand new to its ultimate fate. Topics including Growing up in Southern California and being involved in the mini truck scene Purchasing a brand new mini truck The evolution of "Sky Body" And so much more!!! Happy New Year!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.  Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates including their Best of 2021 awards!  ODB tries calling David Dekorver who is almost MIA to talk about his shenanigans in 2021  Happy New Year!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.    Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates including some of his top memories etc for the year.  ODB touches base with Frank "Ice Man" Icenhour to talk about toys ahead of Christmas - toys from our childhood bring back so many memories!  Finally ODB touches base with Ruben Arteaga "The Booka" to talk about their top memories of 2021 and reflect back some!  Note: Part 2 coming next week!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.    Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates ODB touches base with Jeff Gaudette, Ron Perkins and Brian Goude for key updates related to items in the mini truck scene ODB interviews Sylvia from Girl Truck'n discussing many topics including How she got involved in the scene Attending shows coast to coast Her amazing brand Girl Truck'n + who inspires her & more! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.    Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intros the episode covering Scene Updates ODB interviews LMC from  from Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) podcast... discussing many topics including The rich mini truck history within their region LCD Podcast & the cast of characters + their JV team Sport Truck Nationals' venue at the Executive Inn + Mini Truckin Nats history & more! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.    Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intros the episode covering Scene Updates ODB interviews Jason "Deener" from Low Bros to discuss the refresh of his S-10 which has been a long journey Deener discusses keeping his promise  How the project came together  His brothers in Low Bros helping and so much more! RIP to Deener's Mom Duke!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.    Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates ODB touches base with Ron Perkins to discuss HDWW's Black Friday, Open Enrollment & more Ruben Arteaga to discuss Dino's Git Down & a bit of the Sport Truck Era Eddie Gordy Junior to discuss his setup and showing at the 61st Houston Auto Rama ODB touches base with Max Fish to see what he's been up to since his initial interview on OLP RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.    Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates Sean Randall provides updates on Bayou Showdown which is THIS weekend in Slidell, LA ODB interviews Jeremy Kaufman discussing  How he got involved in the automotive / mini truck scene Fab work including body dropping trucks in the early 90s Local Finesse and the club's history + 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 + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates ODB interviews Robert Kamalski discussing  'Local Finesse: Roads to Ruin' which he wrote Being in Local Finesse  West Coast River Runs + 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 + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & Geoff from Mini Garage intro the episode covering SEMA 2021 & more ODB touches base with many great peeps onsite including Ron from HammerD Weekend Wear aka HDWW Ruben Arteaga aka The Booka James (@83day2nite) from Canada who helped build a killer laid out Jeep for a friend  Michelle Boone from Relaxed Atmosphere  Brandon from Brand X Customs who helped build a truck in the Ford booth Kyle Fannin from Maryland a true truck enthusiast  Billy Bob who had his '63 Datsun in the Engaged Media booth representing Relaxed Atmosphere  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.    Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates & more The Mayor tries to answer a tougher 80s question... does he succeed? ODB touches base with the following kinfolk to discuss SEMA 2021 week Chad Loque from //NC\\ LA discussing "Difficult Times" Chris Burns & Ruben Arteaga from C&S Metalworks discussing their SEMA project Bob Hase to discuss the Mini Truck Hall of Fame 2020/2021 inductees  Billy Bob discussing this Datsun which will be featured in the Engaged Media booth + so much more!  RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. Also, #RIPNeilStark   Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates & more ODB interviews Chad Moss to discuss Layin At The Lake 2021 in Nov ODB interviews Ed Eyster from Gulf Breeze Customs covering How he got involved in the scene Being in Gulf Breeze Customs His Mazda "Whiplash" + 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 + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates & more ODB interviews Kimberly Miller from Acrophobia Car & Truck Club covering How she got involved in the scene Her amazing F-100 which has been featured in national publications including Street Trucks Magazine F-100 Builder's Guide An upcoming project Altered Metal Car & Truck show So much more! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad    Note: the top image in the cover art was taken by A. Dooley for ST & F-100 Builder's Guide Mags   Stay On Da Rise! 

Sponsors: Orange Beach Invasion, Scrapin the Coast, & Bayou Showdown + Mini Truck Showdown (June 2022 Las Vegas) & Kern County Showdown (Feb 2022 Bakersfield, CA) ODB & Riggity Ron Perkins from HammerD Weekend Wear intro the episode  ODB interviews Brian Goude from Grinder-TV discussing Grinder Magazine How Grinder-TV formed Mini truck scene + so much more! RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad    Stay On Da Rise!