The Full throtl Podcast

James Pumphrey on Starting SPEEEED: Fear, Freedom, and Finding a New Lane

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502076/fan_mail/new] James Pumphrey (Mr. “SPEEEED” with three E’s) joins Mickey Andrade on the Full throtl Podcast for a real convo about building a new channel after Donut, why he wanted “a men’s style magazine for YouTube,” and what it feels like jumping without knowing if the parachute opens. They break down the tradeoff every builder knows: making cars nice enough to keep vs building cheap chaos for views. James talks about why he loves the build and break cycle, his E30 obsession, and the wiring disasters that make for the best (and worst) moments on camera. Then it goes way outside the garage: Yosemite backpacking with 1925 vs 1975 vs 2025 camping gear, why the National Park System matters, and how one “dress better without trying harder” video helped people finally understand what SPEEEED is trying to become. They also dig into Donut’s lightning-in-a-bottle era, why starting over is terrifying even when you’ve “done it before,” and how James got into cars through magazines, early drifting dreams, and the VW/Vortex forum days that shaped an entire generation.

From Donut to BigTime: Building Cars, Bombing Jokes, and Sending It Anyway

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502076/fan_mail/new] On this episode of the Full throtlPodcast, Mickey Andrade sits down with Zach and Jeremiah the chaos-loving masterminds behind BigTime. They talk about the real story of how the channel exploded to around 1.8M subscribers in a year and a half, why their projects look “all over the place” on purpose, and how a 50-year-old cab-over semi became the perfect mission statement for what BigTime is all about. They get into the behind-the-scenes reality people don’t see in a 30-minute video: months-long Marketplace negotiations, parts-hunting headaches, fuel lines that leak if you look at them wrong, and what it’s actually like driving a straight-piped, twin-charged rig for hours. Plus: why showing the painful moments matters if you’re trying to inspire people to build stuff themselves. It gets personal too, from hockey and motocross to comedy, standup nerves, and the mindset shift that comes from failing in public and realizing you’ll be fine. If you’re into cars, storytelling, and building ridiculous things with optimism and questionable decisions… this one’s for you.

How Working on His Own Cars Turned Into a Career | Quinn Clark

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502076/fan_mail/new]  This episode of the Full throtl Podcast features Quinn Clark. From clapped E36's and DIY engine builds to SEMA-level projects and life in the trenches at Throtl, Quinn breaks down the cars, moments, and decisions that shaped his path. Rotary vs BMW engines, early YouTube grind, shop life lessons, and why loving the process matters more than the outcome.

How Vaughn Gittin Jr. Built RTR and Became the New Carroll Shelby

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502076/fan_mail/new] Vaughn Gittin Jr. joins Mickey Andrade for one of the most raw and hilarious Full Throtl Podcast episodes yet. From nearly setting his lowrider on fire (and putting it out in the most unexpected way), to turning a beat-up S13 into a career that redefined drifting, Vaughn opens up about the grind behind building RTR, partnering with Ford, and what it really takes to turn passion into an empire. They dive deep into Mustang culture, the myth of being “the next Carroll Shelby,” and how Vaughn’s “Ready To Rock” mindset became a lifestyle brand. This one’s filled with history, chaos, and controversy — especially when a GTR guy admits he might need a Mustang.

How Doug DeMuro Built an Empire Out of ‘Quirks and Features

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2502076/fan_mail/new]  In this episode of The Full Throtl Podcast, host Mickey Andrade sits down with none other than Doug DeMuro — automotive journalist, YouTube icon, and founder of Cars & Bids. From reviewing supercars in empty parking lots to building one of the biggest enthusiast marketplaces online, Doug opens up about his wild journey in the automotive world.