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Gearheads n' Gasoline Podcast

Gearheads n' Gasoline Podcast

By: Barry Alt
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The Gearheads n’ Gasoline Podcast brings you engaging, lighthearted yet informative conversations with market-leading Shop Owners from automotive aftermarket Restoration, Performance, Racing, and restyling Industries.

Join us as hosts Barry Alt from Motorhead Digital and our co-hosts delve into the journey of our guests, uncovering their achievements, challenges, and the driving forces behind their success and even failures.


Periodic Co-Hosts:

  • Jason Chandler - AMD
  • Eddy Cebreco - AMD
  • Katie Abraham - IRONMAN 4X4
  • Jesse Henke - JH Restorations
  • Sean Sawyer - Revved Automotive Consulting


By offering a unique - often explosive - behind-the-scenes look into the world of shop ownership, 'Gearheads n’ Gasoline' provides stimulating insights and stories that inspire and entertain. Whether you're a shop owner, aspiring shop owner, racer, professional, or hardcore enthusiast, this podcast is your pit stop for captivating discussions with influential figures from the automotive industry.

Our goal is to entertain and educate listeners with real-life stories, lessons learned, and practical advice that can be used by everyone.

Gearheads n’ Gasoline - “Fueling Your Success.”

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Episodes
  • Building Cars, Content, and Community with Scott Spencer from Scott's Rides | S3 E7

    Building Cars, Content, and Community with Scott Spencer from Scott's Rides | S3 E7
    May 22 2026
    Send us Fan MailPowered by:➡️ Red Line Synthetic Oil: redlineoil.com➡️ AMD: autometaldirect.comIn this episode of Gearheads n’ Gasoline, Barry Alt and Co-Host Jason Chandler from Auto Metal Direct welcome Scott Spencer, a DIY car builder and social media content creator, for a real conversation about car building, content creation, and the community behind the automotive world.Scott shares his journey into DIY car builds, what it is like documenting projects on social media, and why authenticity matters when bringing people along for the ride. From learning through mistakes to reaching out to manufacturers, brands, and other builders, this episode digs into the real side of home-built cars and restoration projects.The guys also talk about building relationships in the industry, balancing personal projects with content creation, and why community support is such a big part of car culture.Whether you are building in your home garage, creating automotive content, running a shop, or just love hearing the stories behind the build, this episode is packed with honest insight and gearhead perspective.Key Takeaways: Scott Spencer’s journey into DIY car building Documenting builds on social media Building relationships with brands and manufacturers Learning from mistakes during restoration projects The role of community in automotive culture Balancing content creation with the actual build Advice for aspiring DIY buildersGuest Bio:Scott Spencer is a content creator from Alabama. (@scottsrides) His day job as an airline pilot fuels his passion for building high-end hot rods in his home shop. Scott does all the work himself and documents it on social media. He also enjoys doing some aviation and lifestyle content.Scott is currently on his 5th custom build, which is a 1967 Chevelle restomod. Previous builds include a Factor Five Cobra, 1979 Porsche 911, 1967 Camaro, and 1965 Mustang. He enjoys the build process as much as the driving and still enjoys owning all his builds and using them regularly.Scott grew up in Atlanta, Ga, the son of an airline pilot who inspired him to follow in his footsteps. He then attended Auburn University and completed the Professional flight program while concurrently serving in the USAF Air National Guard to help fund his education. While in college, he met his future wife, Kimmy, and they will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary this summer. Scott and Kimmy now reside in Auburn, Al.Guest:Scott Spencer, Scott's Rides instagram.com/scottsridestiktok.com/@scottsridesHost:Barry Alt, Motorhead Digitalmaximizesales@motorheaddigital.commotorheaddigital.comfacebook.com/Motorhead.Digitalinstagram.com/motorhead.digitallinkedin.com/company/motorhead-digitalGuest Co-Host:Jason Chandler, Auto Metal Directautometaldirect.comfacebook.com/AutoMetalDirectinstagram.com/autometaldirectlinkedin.com/company/autometaldirectwww.youtube.com/@autometaldirectDon’t miss an episode from Gearheads n’ Gasoline!facebook.com/GearheadsNGasolineinstagram.com/gearheadsngasolinelinkedin.com/company/gearheadsngasolineyoutube.com/@GearheadsNGasolineYou can reach us at gngoperations@motorheaddigital.com
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    59 mins
  • Building More Than Cars: Hot Rods, Trade Skills, and Shop Life With Karl Schulman | S3 E6

    Building More Than Cars: Hot Rods, Trade Skills, and Shop Life With Karl Schulman | S3 E6
    May 8 2026

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    In this episode of Gearheads n’ Gasoline, Barry Alt and Jesse Henke from JH Restorations sit down with Karl Schulman, General Manager of Garret’s Rod Shop, for a conversation about cars, craftsmanship, career pivots, and the way life has a funny way of circling back around.

    Karl shares how his love for cars and machining started early, thanks to the influence of his stepdad, Garret. What began as building homemade street rod parts on a mill and lathe eventually grew into a lifelong connection to the automotive world. From learning the trade at night school, to landing his first machining job at Creative Tool and Die, to later teaching the very class that helped launch his own career, Karl’s story is rooted in hands-on skill, persistence, and a willingness to follow the next open door.

    The conversation also dives into Karl’s 18-year career teaching high school students machine trades, helping young people find real career paths in skilled labor, engineering, and the automotive industry. After stepping away from formal education in 2022, Karl joined Garret’s Rod Shop full-time, where he has worked to earn his place, support major build projects, and help guide the shop into its next chapter.

    This episode is a thoughtful look at the intersection of family, trade education, hot rod culture, and the future of custom automotive craftsmanship. It’s a reminder that the skills, people, and experiences we pick up along the way often come back around when we need them most.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Every experience can come full circle
    • Garret played a major role in Karl’s automotive foundation
    • Machining became more than a skill
    • Getting a start in the trades takes persistence
    • Good relationships matter in business
    • Teaching became an unexpected but meaningful chapter
    • Trade education remains critical
    • Joining the family business came with responsibility
    • Garret’s Rod Shop is entering a new chapter
    • The future of custom automotive work depends on skill transfer

    Guest Bio:
    Karl Schluman is the General Manager and face of Garret’s Rod Shop, where his lifelong passion for cars, machining, and craftsmanship comes full circle. Introduced to the trade by his stepdad, Garret, Karl built a career spanning machining, auto parts, and 18 years teaching high school machine trades before joining the family shop in 2022. Today, he helps guide Garret’s Rod Shop into its next chapter.

    Guest:
    Karl Schulman, Garret's Rod Shop

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    • facebook.com/garretsrodshop
    • instagram.com/garretsrodshop

    Host:
    Barry Alt, Motorhead Digital

    • maximizesales@motorheaddigital.com
    • motorheaddigital.com
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    Don’t miss an episode from Gearheads n’ Gasoline!

    • facebook.com/GearheadsNGasoline
    • instagram.com/gearheadsngasoline
    • linkedin.com/company/gearheadsngasoline
    • youtube.com/@GearheadsNGasoline

    You can reach us at gngoperations@motorheaddigital.com
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Imposter Syndrome, Car Builds & SEMA The Real Story with Christina Lardie | S3 E5

    Imposter Syndrome, Car Builds & SEMA The Real Story with Christina Lardie | S3 E5
    Apr 17 2026

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    In this episode of the Gearheads n' Gasoline podcast, join Barry and Katie Abraham, guest co-host from Ironman 4X4, as Christina Lardie, from Christina’s Garage: Gearhead in Training, and learn about Christina's automotive journey and influencer Insights.

    Christina Lardie, a self-proclaimed gearhead in training, shares her inspiring story of learning to work on cars from scratch, building her personal brand, and navigating the automotive industry as a newcomer. This episode dives deep into how passion, perseverance, and authentic relationship-building drive success in this competitive space. Listen to the podcast to hear Christina give advice to women and beginners entering the automotive aftermarket industry, emphasizing confidence, authenticity, and relationship-building.

    Takeaways:

    • Christina’s background and how her family’s love for cars influenced her journey
    • The inception of her YouTube channel, Christina’s Garage, and her fresh perspective as a newbie
    • How she connected with industry events like SEMA and PRI without prior industry experience
    • Overcoming imposter syndrome and managing mental health while learning new skills
    • The importance of authenticity, patience, and showing up consistently

    Guest Bio:
    As a lifestyle and automotive content creator, Christina Lardie is learning how to embrace life head-on. Instead of wishing there were more real people to relate to online, Christina chose to embody the change she wanted to see. Whether it’s learning how to build a 1969 Camaro, lifting weights, discussing mental health, or becoming an active member of the community, everything is grounded in authenticity, vulnerability, and integrity.

    Guest:
    Christina Lardie, Christina’s Garage: Gearhead in Training

    • facebook.com/61558031831375
    • instagram.com/christinalardie
    • youtube.com/@christinasgarage
    • x.com/christinalardie

    Host:
    Barry Alt, Motorhead Digital

    • maximizesales@motorheaddigital.com
    • motorheaddigital.com
    • facebook.com/Motorhead.Digital
    • instagram.com/motorhead.digital
    • linkedin.com/company/motorhead-digital

    Guest Co-Host:
    Katie Abraham, Ironman 4X4

    • facebook.com/abeskatie
    • instagram.com/wildkatieabes
    • linkedin.com/in/katherine-abraham-b4506580

    Don’t miss an episode from Gearheads n’ Gasoline!

    • facebook.com/GearheadsNGasoline
    • instagram.com/gearheadsngasoline
    • linkedin.com/company/gearheadsngasoline
    • youtube.com/@GearheadsNGasoline

    You can reach us at gngoperations@motorheaddigital.com
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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