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• ODB interviews OOOG Eric Scarlett covering many topics including

  • His round body Chevy Blazer that appeared in Truckin' Magazine
  • Building cars/trucks and more
  • His service to his country
  • + SO MUCH MORE!

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• ODB covers top 10 items he added to his collection in 2025

Note: episode 404 artwork ... 

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• ODB has it out with Miggity Mike The Mayor

• Tyler Whitby talks about Sunset's show Kickin' It At The Park on Feb 7th, 2026

Note: episode 404 artwork ... 

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• ODB covers Mini Truck and Truck Scene Updates

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• ODB pays homage to Adam The Woo - RIP OG!

Note: episode 403 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard w/ his sticker that ATW sent to him!

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• ODB links up with Brandon Burrell 

Note: episode 402 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his and Brandon's images

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• ODB  pays homage to Phil Gordon who passed away this week

Note: episode 401 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images

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• ODB covers scene updates + catches up with ///RA Ruben Arteaga & interviews title guest David Hardin to chat about his famous "Red Hot" mini truck. The truck graced the last issue of the 1980s Mini Truckin' Magazine with the Fall 1989 issue 5!

Note: episode 400 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images

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• ODB covers scene updates + Top 5 Mini Trucker Build Mistakes* which technically *Applies To All Auto Enthusiasts!

Note: episode 399 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images

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• ODB touches base with Sean from @RAD_BMX_Builds to talk old school BMX, motivational stuff and MORE!

Note: episode 398 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images and what Sean provided

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• ODB provides his top 10 favorite projects including movie posters of the late great Drew Struzan! 

Note: episode 397 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images and what Perry provided

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• ODB provides Mini Truckin' updates +

• Chats with Perry Pruitt about Southeast All Truck Nationals including how you can register the day of the event THIS weekend in Maggie Valley, NC

Note: episode 396 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images and what Perry provided

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• ODB provides Mini Truckin' Monday (Mini Monday) &  Scene Updates + MORE

Note: episode 395 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images and what Thad Cunningham provided of Bill Allen signing my number plate for the Christian Hollings bike. 

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• ODB provides Scene Updates & MORE

• ODB talks about 1990s Pop Culture and MORE

Note: episode 394 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images! 

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• ODB provides Scene Updates & MORE

• ODB says THANKS for 10 amazing years so far! 

Note: episode 393 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images! 

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• ODB provides Scene Updates & MORE

• ODB says THANKS for 10 amazing years so far! 

Note: episode 392 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images! 

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• ODB provides Scene Updates & MORE

• ODB touches base with Tripp to talk The Freakin' Weekend
• ODB interviews Sean Patrick as the title guest!

Note: episode 391 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images! 

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• ODB shares updates of his life

• ODB touches base with Jeff G. from Nor'Easter to talk about the 2025 event! 
  • For more on this event, checkout the Facebook Event! 

Note: episode 390 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard his images! 

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• ODB talks Scrapin' the Coast - TOP 10 things you need to know! 

Note: episode 388 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from StC 2025 event! 

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• ODB provides quick updates 

• ODB sits down with Jessica Roach and Donna Mahaney-Patrick to show the ladies from OLP love with our OLP Honors! 

Note: episode 387 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from the guests!

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• ODB provides quick updates 

• ODB sits down with Grant Cox to discuss
  • His involvement in the truck scene
  • Getting into the scene in via mini trucks
  • His love of OBS trucks
  • Grant Cox Photography
  • + so much more

Note: episode 386 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from Grant Cox

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• ODB provides quick updates 

• ODB sits down with Dennis Whinnery to discuss
  • Growing up in California 
  • Early childhood influences such as trucks and trucks shows
  • Owning a bagged 1964 Lincoln Continental which he restored
  • The EPIC story of how he won the Roadster Shop / Goodguys Giveaway truck 

Note: episode 385 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from CK Mag, Goodguys, Fuel Curve and more. 

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• ODB provides updates about Mini Truckin' Nationals aka Mini Nats 2025

Note: episode 384 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from Mini Nats.

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• ODB interviews OG Mike Sclimenti aka "Sclem" from Xtreme Lowz to talk freelancing, The Construction Zone to cover truck and so much more. 

Note: episode 383 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using his images as well as images provided by Sclem.

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• ODB interviews John Vradenburg from Negative Camber //NC\\ FL about his Nissan Hardbody refresh and more

Note: episode 382 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using his images as well as 1 provided by John.

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• ODB covers his TOP 10 of Lone Star Throwdown (LST) 2025 & MORE

Note: episode 381 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard.

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• ODB covers key items related to Lone Star Throwdown (LST) 2025

Note: episode 381 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from LST and more.

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• ODB & The Mayor intro the episode 

• ODB & The Mayor talk Eastbound Getdown (EBGD) and MORE!

Note: episode 380 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard 

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• ODB intros the episode 

• ODB interviews Eric Edwards from Back To The Future IG about BTTF, Pop Culture + so much more!

Note: episode 379 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard 

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• ODB covers various updates

• ODB interviews Shaun P from All About Los Angeles to talk Pop Culture, movie site & album cover locations + so much more!

Note: episode 378 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images Shaun P. 

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• ODB covers various updates

• ODB interviews Doug Wilson and friend / airbrush artist Alan. Doug and his late wife Kim’s truck “Lo ST8X” is on the current copy of MiniTruckin’ Magazine! 

Note: episode 377 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using images from Corey Floyd Photography for MiniTruckin’ Magazine + images from Doug Wilson and MORE! 

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• ODB & The Mayor provide scene updates including looking back at 2024 and forward to 2025 

Note: episode 376 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection.

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• ODB provides scene updates
• ODB talks with Jay "Hollywood" Church from //NC\\ FL to talk about a HUGE announcement!

Note: episode 375 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection which are sourced in the video including those provided by Jay Church

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• ODB covers Krew Kut's COMPLETE history from Master Image Customs (M.I.C) to the Jake Paul fight on Friday Nov 15th, 2024

Note: episode 374 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection which are sourced in the video. 

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• ODB's favorite MiniTruckin' Magazine covers from '88 to '99
• ODB's studio reveal

Note: episode 373 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection

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• Truck scene updates & the new thought process moving forward with OLP
• A fact and deep dive look at MiniTruckin' Magazine!

Note: episode 372 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images in his collection

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• ODB provides truck scene updates
• ODB sits down with Donna Mahaney-Patrick to discuss 
  • Early days of mini truckin'
  • Her influecnes
  • Creating her vision with "SideToy" which recently debuted! 

Note: episode 371 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images including images provided by Sean Patrick and Donna Mahaney-Patrick

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• ODB provides updates on Hurricane Helene including the immediate impacts seen in the truck scene!

Note: episode 370 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images including: Screenshot from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoZbuJ7wIOo + satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Helene advancing across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (NOAA via AP)

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• ODB & The Mayor cover scene updates and MORE!
• ODB interviewed James R. Ellis to talk about Hybrid Image and being on the cover of the new Mini Truckin' Magazine + so much more! 

Note: episode 369 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took 

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• ODB covers Lone Star Throwdown 2025 pre-reg process and MORE!
  • RIP "Rabbit" 

Note: episode 368 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took 

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• ODB welcomes Miggity Mike The Mayor back to the show; the crew covers
  • Eastbound Getdown (EBGD) 2025 updates
  • Scene Updates
  • Anniversary tribute issue to the many great listeners and supporters out there! 

Note: episode 367 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took 

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• ODB provides updates on Ep. 366 including
  • Scene updates
  • ODB Live & Uncut
  • + more

+ Robert Simmons of SimmonsPaint talks

• Early days of freestyle and BMX bikes
• Getting involved in the custom car/truck world
• Being a fiend for Nissan 720s
• + so much more!

Note: episode 366 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took + what Robert and wife Roxy provided! 

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• ODB provides updates on
  • The Death or Slim Shady album launch 
  • Not being a fan of clickbait
  • Various updates
  • + more

+ Craig Braid talks

• Sittin’ Pretti’’s 35th anniversary
• Sittin’ Pretti’s Summer Slam
• Various updates 

Note: episode 365 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took & MORE

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• ODB provides updates on
  • Summer 2024 Show Season
  • The Death of Slim Shady album
  • Mini Truck Hall of Fame
  • Mini Truckin' Magazine by the numbers; breaking down the counts for OEMS on the original run of MT Mag (269 issues)
  • + so much more!

Note: episode 364 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took (or from his collection) + images from Camp N Drag, Freakin' Weekend & MORE!

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

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• ODB provides the history behind Street Trucks Magazine's creation including
  • Talking w/ Brian McCormick
  • Hearing from Courtney Halowell & Steve Stilwell (RIP to both)
  • Street Trucks original press kit
  • Why the original creators left the publication 
  • + so much more!

Note: episode 363 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took (or from his collection) + images from Street Trucks Premier Issue and the original Press Kit 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

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• ODB provides scene updates
• Nick drops by to talk Scrapin the Coast 2024
• ODB links up with Todd "Radar" Hendrix to discuss 
  • Classic Truck Throwdown 2024 & quick plug for Lone Star Throwdown 2024
  • Mini Truck Hall of Fame 2024 inductee names which is an EXCLUSIVE drop 
  • + so much more!

Note: episode 362 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took (or from his collection) + MT Hall of Fame artwork.

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

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• ODB & The Mayor provide scene updates
• ODB interviews Joe Hughes to discuss 
  • How he got involved in the truck scene
  • Various mini truck builds under his belt
  • The heartfelt lost of their Severed Ties brother Beaver
  • The story of LowLux
  • + so much more!

Note: episode 361 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took (or from his collection) + images Joe shared! 

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• Happy Goonies Day 2024 which is June 7th to mark the anniversary of the Goonies theatrical release on June 7th, 1985 which was about a month before Back To The Future 
• ODB discusses a Top 10 Did You Know about the Goonies + rarities & MORE!

Note: episode artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images from the web

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• ODB provides OLP updates and covers Summertime 2024 

Note: episode 39  artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took (or from his collection) + more

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• ODB reunites with Craig Fraser from Air Syndicate / Craig Fraser Studios hitting up
  • What's new?
  • Pop culture 
  • Auto Graphics and Customizing publication 
  • Mini truckin
  • Working for Daniel's Woodland in California
  • + so much more!

Note: episode 358 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took (or from his collection) + images Craig has shared in the past that he personally took or created + Last Look by Shaun Carlson (RIP) + image of Craig painting from Steve Nielsen's VHS tape! 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

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• ODB & The Mayor recap Mini Nats 30 including their Top 10 things they loved about Southeast Mini Truckin' Nationals aka Mini Nats! 

Note: episode 357 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took + Mini Nats artwork!

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 356 covering the Top 10 things you MUST know about Southeast Mini Truckin' Nationals aka Mini Nats! 

Note: episode 356 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took + Mini Nats artwork!

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 355 covering scene updates & MORE
• ODB calls Joey Whitby to talk Forbidden Fantasy 2024 & MORE
• ODB interviews title guest Matt "Yacht Rock" Hodgson discussing  
  • How he got involved in the scene
  • Progression through various mini trucks including his cover truck Colorado 
  • His next project 
  • + so much more! 

Note: episode 355 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took + some supplied by title guest Matt Hodgson. 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

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• ODB intros episode 354 covering RAD scene updates & MORE
• ODB interviews 2 RAD movie tie-ins including
  • Devon from RAD Racing Movie Cars
  • Bill Allen who starred in 'RAD' as Cru Jones 

Note: episode 354 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images 

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• ODB intros episode 353 covering scene updates & MORE
• ODB wraps-up Lone Star Throwdown 2024 & MORE
  • Travel to/from the show
  • The actual show itself
  • The fate of LST '24 going forward per Lone Star Throwdown
  • + so much more! 

Note: episode 353 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took + some from the LST fam

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• ODB intros episode 352 covering scene updates & MORE
• ODB provides key updates on Lone Star Throwdown 2024 & MORE
  • How long has LST been going strong
  • FAQs
  • Look out for scams
  • + so much more! 

Note: episode 353 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard using various images he took + some from the LST fam

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• ODB intros episode 351 covering scene updates & MORE
• Miggity Mike The Mayor is nearly a no call no show when he is found having fell off an airboat in the middle of the Everglades
• ODB touches base w/ Aaron Hunt from Art of Noize club to talk Bring The Noize which is this Sat 2/10 & MORE! 
• ODB interviews catches up with title guest Sean from @RAD_BMX_Builds 
  • What he has had going on since I met him Sept '22
  • Living in a new state
  • RAD BMX Builds
  • Social medica
  • Old School BMX 
  • + so much more! 

Note: episode 351 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from various spots either from me ODB or the title guest(s)

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 350 covering scene updates & MORE
• ODB touches base w/ ///RA Ruben Arteaga from @C1500NonSense
• ODB interviews title guest Glenn Brown from The Custom Scene Podcast hitting upon
  • How he got involved with the scene
  • 80s & 90s
  • Terminal Takeover
  • + so much more! 

Note: episode 350 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from various images from Glenn Brown's Facebook :)

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 349 cover scene updates & MORE
• The Mayor provides updates on Eastbound Getdown 2024 aka EBGD
• ODB interviews Phil Rush to discuss his cover truck "Costly Obsession" and countless other vehicles he built for himself and/or clients. 

Note: episode 349 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from various images from MT Mag, Phil Rush and Makoto in Japan! 

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 348 cover scene updates & MORE
• ODB touches base with James White from @Hashtag_MiniMovement
• ODB & The Mayor cover the Mini Truckin HQ - OLP Best of 2023 Awards now called OLP Honors. Salute to all the winners plus the countless other non winners for supporting the mini truck scene we all love! 

Note: episode 348 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from various locations.

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• ODB intros episode 347 cover scene updates & MORE
  • Miggity Mike galavants onto the show! 
• ODB touches base with Randy Frederick to talk "2 Ballistic" updates including how to support the scene buy purchasing a magazine HERE
• ODB covers 'The Chronic' 31st anniversary including a top 10 did you now

Note: episode 347 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from various locations including 'The Chronic,' Randy's 2 Ballistic, Indy 5 poster & MORE

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• ODB & Miggity Mike The Mayor intro episode 346 cover scene updates & MORE
• ODB interviews long time //NC\\ FL member Eric Cryan discussing
  • How they got together
  • Foesum's debut album and some of their early recordings 
  • Foesum's timeless music which really also ties into the car culture 
  • Almost signing with Ruthless records
  • Crossing paths with 2Pac in the studio 
  • What they have in store for 2024
  • + much much more!

Note: episode 345 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including various pics submitted by or found online pertaining to the guests! 

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• ODB & Scotty The Body intro episode 345
• They touch base with Hollywood Jay Church
• ODB interviews West Coast LEGENDS Foesum to discuss many topics including
  • How they got together
  • Foesum's debut album and some of their early recordings 
  • Foesum's timeless music which really also ties into the car culture 
  • Almost signing with Ruthless records
  • Crossing paths with 2Pac in the studio 
  • What they have in store for 2024
  • + much much more!

Note: episode 345 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including various pics submitted by or found online pertaining to the guests! 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 344
• ODB touches base with Ruben "The Booka" Arteaga about SEMA and mor
• Jeff Davy from Devious Customs joins the show to discuss a personal story that changed his life 1 year ago

Note: episode 344 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including various pics submitted by the guests! 

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• ODB hosts episode 342 covering SEMA 2023 covering 
  • Roundtable with Ron Perkins, Chris "Billy Bob" Mull, Joey Whitby & more
  • Universal Air
  • Kyle "K-Dogg" Fannin (twice)
  • Mike Alexander
  • Brandon Burrell (Street Trucks Editor)
  • Randy Frederick //NC\\ FL
  • Mike Barcia //NC\\ FL
  • Daniel Smith of SmithWorkx
  • much much more!

Note: episode 343 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including a pic posted by Mike Barcia

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• ODB & Kyle "K-Dogg" Fannin intro episode 342 covering Scene Updates including
  • Kyle helping to save a Truckin' Mag feature truck; Nissan Hardbody
  • Cruising With Cruisers
  • Axe throwing
  • SEMA 2023 preview including SEMA Tips & Tricks
  • much much more! 
• Trooper Burton and LMC from Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) Podcast join the show to discuss the fun had at Cruising With Cruisers 

Note: episode 342 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken at Cruising With Cruisers by ODB, Randy Frederick and others. 

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 341 covering Scene Updates
• ODB touches base with Joey Whitby who introduces his son Tyler who is a hard core mini trucker at the young age of 22!
• ODB interviews title guest Doug Kulp discussing 
  • How he got involved in the publishing world
  • Working at various magazines including on staff at Mini Truckin' Magazine
  • Shooting the cover for the FIRST issue of Mini Truckin' Magazine
  • Living in So Cal
  • Various stories during his many travels through the country attending shows
  • + much much more! 

Note: episode 341 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken by the guest (Doug) or from their social media channels. 

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 340 covering Scene Updates
• + ODB interviews title guest Dan Gilliland discussing 
  • How he got involved in the mini truck scene
  • Varoius trucks he has owned over the years
  • Building a brand new Tacoma known as "Too Low Taco" 
  • His Toyota Xtra Cab which graced the cover of Mini Truckin' Magazine
  • + much much more!  
• ///Ruben Arteaga aka The Booka joins the show to talk about
  • Being at Dan's photo shoot back in '98
  • Pop culture
  • & MORE

Note: episode 340 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken by the guest (Dan) or from their social media channels. Steve Butts supplied the selfie pic of Dan! 

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• ODB intros episode 339 covering Scene Updates
  • ODB does manage to get Mike on the phone flying home from Burning Man after getting his Mazda stuck!
• ODB touches base with kinfolk around the country including
  • Jackson Rodell - Rob Rodell's son
  • Craig Braid to talk Sittin Pretti's Summer Slam
  • Justin Wyatt to discuss Fair Enuf
• + ODB interviews title guest Jordan Espinoza discussing 
  • How he got involved in the mini truck scene
  • Being a younger guy navigating the scene
  • Being a member of No Regrets CC
  • His amazing Nissan Frontier which had graphics by K-Daddy
  • + much much more!  

Note: episode 339 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken by the guests or from their social media channels. 

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 338 covering Scene Updates
• ODB touches base with ///Ruben Arteaga aka The Booka discussing lowriders in TV, movies and music videos 
  • They also discuss the cultural impact lowrider have had on society including pop culture 
• ODB interviews return title guest Joey from the Majestics 
  • Updates on his 1964 Chevy Impala lowrider
  • Letting go of "Game Changer"
  • How the deal manifested and went down in FL involving a celebrity hip hop artist
  • Ultimately where the car is headed and who actually bought the '64 rag
  • + much much more!  

Note: episode 338 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken by Chi Modu (RIP), Daniel Jordan and some provided by Joey over the years

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

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• ODB & The Mayor intro episode 337 covering Scene Updates
• ODB touches base with Randy Frederick from Negative Camber //FL\\ to talk updates for "2Ballistic" 
• ODB interviews title guest John Llado who built Wild Side (March '98 Truckin' Magazine cover shot by Brian McCormick) hitting upon many topics/builds including
  • Growing up in California in the 1980s/1990s
  • Dealing with the LAPD in the late 80s/90s
  • Various lifted builds and cruising a lifted truck in SoCal
  • Winning the Ford Design Award 
  • Craig Elder who is a friend of his and maybe why Craig has been on the low
  • + much much more!  

Note: episode 337 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photos and photos John Llado provided. 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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!  

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• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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 

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• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• ODB & The Mayor intro the episode covering Scene Updates & more including their deep Black Friday 2022 sales
• ODB interviews Tim Williams along with his homie Darrell Poe discussing
  • Tim's The Bloody Butcher Mazda
  • His time working at The Drop Shop as one of Jody Hall's right hand guys
  • How his time at The Drop Shop helped push along other guys back home upon his return a few years later 
  • + so much more!!! 

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• ODB & The Mayor intros the episode covering Scene Updates & more
  • The Mayor asks for forgiveness & attempts to become part of the team again 
• ODB touches base with ///RA Ruben The Booker discussing 
  • SEMA 2022
  • Dino's Git Down 
  • + so much more!!! 

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• ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates & more
• Sean Randall calls into the show to cover Bayou Showdown updates
  • Remember Bayou Showdown is 11.19 & 11.20 in Slidell, LA
• Miggity Mike The Mayor leaves a threatening voicemail for ODB 
• ODB interviews the LEGEND Brian Jendro to discuss
  • How he got involved in customization
  • How The Chop Shop came about 
  • The MANY builds he has been involved with or built 
  • What he is up to these days
  • + so much more!!! 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

• ODB intros the episode covering Scene Updates
• We chat with participants of SEMA 2022 including 
  • ///RA Ruben Arteaga aka "The Booker" who was also at the 2022 Mini Truck Hall of Fame
  • Tom & Jerry I mean Joey aka Tom Jenkins & Joey Whitby
  • Curt "Luvzilla"
  • Jeremy "Car Fix" Bumpus 
  • Shane Andrews with the patriotic Nissan Frontier 
• We also chat with Jamie Smith again from Down Under to talk East Coast Cruise aka ECC at The Compound 

Salute to all the mini truck owners representing at SEMA 2022. Big ups to Nu Minis, Envyuz Minis & Mini Truck Era Magazine! 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

• ODB & LMC from LCD Podcast cover Scene Updates & more including
  • Scary, least favorite and favorite mods on a mini truck
  • A deep McDonaldland discussion 
  • How H.R. Pufnstuf ties into McDonaldland
  • + more 
  • Note: be sure to checkout Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) Podcast 
• ODB touches base with Brad C. aka NR Brad to discuss 
  • Dropped Out 2022
  • His goals for the S-10 
  • What a potential future project would be 
  • + more

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• ODB covers Scene Updates
• Ruben Arteaga aka The Booka joins the show to give updates and talk trucks & more
• ODB interviews Nick Crouch aka Surface Nick covering 
  • How he got involved with automotive art
  • Working at Mini Truckin' Magazine
  • Surface DVD
  • His "job" these days
  • + so much more! 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

• ODB covers Scene Updates & calls Mike "The Mayor" Murray who sounds drunk and disheveled. There is no guarantee Mike will be back on OLP as he has dishonored his post at OLP
• ODB interviews photographer Michael Gilbert Lopez covering
  • How ODB met him
  • Michael linking ODB with Daniel Jordan who took 'The Chronic' photos for the Death Row debut album
  • Life and the importance of follow through 
  • + so much more! 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

• ODB covers Scene Updates 
• ODB interviews Mark Zitzer covering
  • How he got involved w/ mini trucks
  • Trucks he has owned and moved on from
  • A long term Hardbody project that is making progress
  • A new Chevy OBS Tahoe that he drops intel on exclusively via OLP
  • His growing Mini Truckin' Magazine collection 
  • + so much more! 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 

• ODB covers Scene Updates + details his trip to California Sept '22
• ODB runs Dion's audio from Kal Koncepts which origionally dropped May 2019 

RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.