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This week on Oil & Whiskey, we sit down with Buddy Hale and the crew from Type One Restorations. And it gets WILD. Strap in 😂From starting in a garage doing paint work for material costs to building some of the most talked-about cars in the industry, Buddy shares the path, the risk of walking away from steady work, and what it really takes to bet on yourself.We get into the builds that put Type One on the map, including the cars that had everyone talking at major shows, and the level of detail and execution that’s helping them make serious noise in the industry.There’s also a real conversation around what it takes to compete at the highest level. The right team, the right customers, and the kind of mindset where nothing gets skipped if you’re trying to win.If you’re into custom builds, shop stories, and what it actually takes to grow in this industry, this is a good one.

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by Chris Stafford of Stafford’s Garage.Chris sits down with the guys to talk about life in the shop, building hot rods at a high level, and what it takes to stay consistent in an industry that’s always evolving. From early beginnings in the Army to where Stafford’s Garage is today, this one’s a solid look into the mindset behind running a custom car shop.
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Thomas Stevens of Powerhouse PerformanceThis week on Oil & Whiskey, we sit down with Thomas Stevens of Powerhouse Performance, a Southern California shop known for everything from truck builds and suspension upgrades to fabrication and full automotive projects.
Powerhouse has built a reputation as a one-stop automotive shop, handling everything from lift kits and wheel/tire setups to performance upgrades and custom work, and Thomas joins the guys to talk about what it takes to run a modern performance shop in today’s industry.

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we’re joined by Sean Smith of Sean Smith Designs for a conversation that dives into the world of automotive design, custom cars, and the path from OEM design to the custom car industry.Sean shares how he got started working with major manufacturers including Honda, Mazda, and Hyundai, designing everything from motorcycles and concept vehicles to production projects, before carving out his own path in the custom car world. The conversation moves into how design thinking translates from OEM programs to custom builds, how the industry has evolved, and why collaboration between designers and builders could push the craft even further.Along the way the guys get into:Sean’s early career in automotive and motorcycle designThe differences between OEM design and custom car buildingCollaboration between designers in the industryCreativity, competition, and why the custom car world is evolvingAnd the usual Oil & Whiskey tangents and storiesIf you’re into car design or the creative side of automotive culture, this is a great episode to check out.Grab official Oil & Whiskey gear at oilandwhiskey.com. Good time, bad advice, great shirts.

This week on Oil & Whiskey, Rodger Lee of Ironworks Speed & Kustom is back for his third time on the show and it’s a solid catch-up on what’s happening in the shop world right now.We talk hot rods, custom cars, shop life, and the stuff nobody sees: managing the work, managing the people, and keeping the business moving while still building at a high level. Rodger shares real-world perspective on running a custom car shop, how the industry’s shifting, what’s working (and what isn’t), and the mindset it takes to stay consistent over the long haul.We also get into what Rodger’s been doing on the business education side — including his business development classes designed to help builders and shop owners tighten up their process, pricing, scheduling, and overall business structure.If you’re into Ironworks Speed & Kustom, custom car building, hot rod shops, or you’re trying to learn how to run a better operation behind the scenes, this episode is for you.Grab official Oil & Whiskey gear at oilandwhiskey.com. Good time, bad advice, great shirts.