2 Ballistic – Behind The Build

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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! 

Thad Cunningham

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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! 

Mini Nats 2023 Extravaganza

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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! 

Mini Truckin’ Culture + CJ Fayet

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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! 

Kyle Fannin + LST ’23 Wrap-Up

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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! 

Welch’s Chop Shop – Josh Welch

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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! 

NC Fred Hebron + Don Talks Grand National Roads Show

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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! 

Steve Platt – Steel Flame

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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! 

Rob Maggi – Master Image Customs

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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! 

2022 Best Truck Awards & More

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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!