Quynh Mai hopped on this episode to talk about his journey of him becoming a Shop Teacher at Hernando High School and all the stops along the way. He takes us through the awesome work he gets to do by getting to work in the shop with the younger generations. He gives us all the details about the Hernando High School Automotive's Annual Car Show with a Back to the Future theme Oct 3rd from 5:30-7:00. And guess what car will be making a special appearance?!

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First and foremost, we want to thank everyone for being patient with us since we have not posted an episode in 2 weeks. We also want to thank everyone for all the support and positive messages you have sent us while we are going through some of life's challenges.

Please keep in mind, this episode was recorded a little while back so some dates or information may not be up to date.

In this episode, it is just the two of us giving updates on our fleet of cars and what the future holds for us. And a reminder preregistration for The Hangout 2026 is open on our website www.hotrodhangout.com and if you are a Pin up be sure to get all the details for the contest on the Miss Retro Racer 2026 Facebook page!

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Chance Dixon from Grim Reaper Speed Shop joined us for an episode! He told us all about his journey of his dad introducing him to a nova from Cali to working on his own cars in gravel to having a chance to be at SEMA with Battle of the Builders. He tells stories about having experiments with a blazer and a backhoe, the continental that got away and the great community he has built around himself.

Be sure to check out Chance on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

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Well, we finally got a Squatted Truck Guy on for an episode! RJ came on to tell us all about the truck that started his obsession, the lifted truck community, and bringing respectable truck shows to communities across the states. He talks about how he strives to make every show better than the last and the differences between a truck meet and a truck show.

Be sure to check out his TikTok and Instagram!

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On this episode, we sit down with the fabulous Miss Belle Blu—also known as Lauren McCowan—and her husband Richard. Together, they share the journey of bringing Lauren’s dream car to life and the empowering path she’s taken into the world of pinup culture. From nervously stepping out of her comfort zone to gracing vintage events with style, Lauren opens up about discovering confidence, community, and friendships along the way.

Check out Miss Belle Blu on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube!

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Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our 100th Episode LIVE! We would not have made it this far without all of your continued support! Special shout out to all the advertisers who have joined us along the way!

Don't forget...Preregistration for The Hangout 2026 is open on our website! And be sure to check out our merch while your there!

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This episode is just the two of us but with a twist...we talk all about Ashley! Finding out who got gave her the "car bug" and what some of her hopes are for Michelangelo. Some shows that are on her bucket list and of course her dream builds!

Be sure to tune into our LIVE next Thursday July 17th @ 8:00 PM EST for our 100th EPISODE!!!

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In this episode, Chad Strop shares how his buddies sparked his love for cars, dives into the tale behind his iconic ‘50, and lets us in on an exclusive Gene Winfield story that's never been told—until now. We also ride through East Coast vs West Coast customs, his adventures tinkering with bikes (and how he looked like an absolute “ding dong” riding one of his own builds), and the moments that make the car culture more than just metal and paint. It’s an episode full of character, laughter, and the spirit of the open road.

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