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Lawn Chairs, Evo Colors & What’s Next for prjct.POD

Season 1 of prjct.POD wraps up the only way we know how — sitting in lawn chairs, sweating in the garage, with an Evo 9 MR behind us. In this episode, John and Justin talk about what’s next for the podcast as Season 2 kicks off: a new mobile setup, taking the show to Cars & Coffee, track days, and bringing on guests from across car culture. We cover: * Why project car ownership = financial pain (and why we still love it) * Our dream guest list: BigTime, Throtl, Hert, and more * What Color should I go with for the Evo: Gunmetal gray, matte purple, or anime-inspired paint? * Updates on the 1K subscriber giveaway and how you can join in If you’re into Mitsubishi Evos, drift builds, tuner culture, or just the laughs and struggles of project cars, this is the perfect season finale before we shift gears into what’s next. 👉 Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode of prjct.POD. https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ [https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ] https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage [https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage] https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/ [https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/]

The Fast Finale & How They Might Bring Back Paul Walker

In this special on-the-road episode, we dive into the Fast & Furious franchise like never before—from heated opinions on which film reigns supreme (2 Fast 2 Furious? Tokyo Drift?) to the bold claim that Brian O’Conner might be coming back for the final film. We speculate how it could happen (CGI? AI? His brother?), reflect on Paul Walker’s emotional send-off, and pitch a downright hilarious nursing home spinoff featuring Dom and Brian in wheelchairs. Plus, we tease huge upcoming guests and a raffle for our YouTube subscribers. Don’t miss this ride. https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ [https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ] https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage [https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage] https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/ [https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/]

The Wild Legacy of Car TV: From Pimp My Ride to YouTube Builds | prjct.POD EP13

Before YouTube car builds and viral swaps took over the internet, there was a wild, chaotic era of car TV — and it shaped everything. In this episode of prjct.POD, we look back at the shows that defined early 2000s car culture: Pimp My Ride, Top Gear, Horsepower TV, Overhaulin’, Monster Garage, Orange County Choppers, and more. We talk about the practical (and often totally impractical) builds, how ridiculous some episodes got (lava lamps?!), and how today’s creators — from Hoonigan to Mighty Car Mods to Donut Media — built on that legacy. Then we shift gears to modern YouTube. Why do low-budget garage builds sometimes outperform high-production channels? What makes a car video “sticky” in 2025? And where does prjct.Garage fit into all of this? 🎧 Whether you’re here for the nostalgia or trying to build a car YouTube channel yourself, this one’s for you. https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ [https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ] https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage [https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage] https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/ [https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/]

Where the Fk Is Leon?! Our Mini Viral TikTok Blew Up (100K+ Views!)

We hit 100,000 views on our TikTok post asking “Where the f**k is Leon?” and this bonus episode is all about it. We dive into fan theories, wild comments, and hilarious hypotheticals on why Leon disappeared from The Fast and the Furious after just one movie. From “he’s running the sandwich shop now” to “he joined the military and saw that Fiero in space,” the comments did not disappoint. We read through some of the best (and most ridiculous) ones, unpack a few Fast & Furious conspiracies, and even pitch ideas for a Racers' Edge photo booth in our dream garage. Favorite fan theory: “Leon’s been making tuna sandwiches this whole time—tuna, no crust.” 👉 Got your own Leon theory? Drop it in the comments or hit us up on TikTok.  🎧 Subscribe for more chaos, car culture, and project garage talk. #prjctpod #FastAndFurious #WhereIsLeon #100kViews #CarCulture #TikTokViral https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ [https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ] https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage [https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage] https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/ [https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/]

Buying Your First Project Car: Something You May Miss

Everyone’s got opinions on buying a prjct car, but most miss the reality of busted budgets, bad advice, and rookie mistakes. In this episode, John and Justin break down the real-world process of choosing your first prjct car—from what not to do when browsing Marketplace, to the myth of finding “the perfect platform.” They dive into advice from BigTime's recent video and challenge common takes around genre, budget, and aftermarket support. Whether you're building for drift, time attack, or just wrench time on weekends, this is your no-BS guide to picking a car that won't break you before it breaks down. 💬 Topics include: ✔️ Why your first prjct car shouldn’t be based on genre ✔️ Budget vs. community support—what matters more ✔️ Learning to wrench before learning to mod ✔️ Why most “cheap” cars are cheap for a reason ✔️ How to not get starry-eyed when car shopping 🎧 Tune in and remember: prjct.Garage—where we fk it up, not just on the cars.** Let me know if you want a shorter version for Apple Podcasts or to include hashtags and tags for YouTube/Spotify. https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ [https://youtube.com/@prjctgarage?si=gBFcfvLXPwCdHOAQ] https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage [https://www.tiktok.com/@prjct.garage] https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/ [https://www.instagram.com/prjct.garage/]