Lonely Drivers Driving Club

<p>There's nothing quite like the freedom, pride, joy, and escapism a car can bring. Whether hitting the perfect apex on a track, riding with the windows down and a nice summer breeze flowing through the cabin or spending hours detailing your pride and joy for a show, there is a community for you. Community brings connection, and through connection, belonging.<br /><br />Lonely Drivers Driving Club is a podcast hosted by Trevor and Justin where we explore the topics of mental health, grassroots motorsports in Australia, F1 and personalising our cars (along with the many "not planned" aspects of them) in the name of growing the car community in Australia, and hopefully expanding it beyond our borders as well.<br /><br />We interview guests who share similar insights so you can learn from their stories and grow the car community even further. Not every guest is a car guy/gal; however, the insights they share are worth sticking around for.<br /><br />Hit subscribe and/or follow, and we look forward to having you in the passenger seat, buckle up and enjoy the ride. </p>

Strength, Self-Esteem & "The Squat King", Callan (@uncontained_strength) returns!

Episode 61 - This week we’re joined by Callan – powerlifting coach, national athlete, and all-around good bloke. We dive into his recent competition, training goals, and what it’s really like competing on the big stage in Japan. But it wouldn’t be LDDC without some detours: drifting plans for Japan, Demon Slayer movie hype, workshop banter, energy drink mountains, and even Sam’s fresh haircut. 💈🚗⚡ Callan also gets real about self-esteem, motivation, and moving up weight classes—dropping insig...

09-03
02:14:39

Two Guests, Too Many Tangents – The Ultimate Drift Chat (ft Danzy G and Mr. Joosten)

Episode 60 - For the first time ever, we’ve got two guests in the studio at once – and things get out of hand fast. From LS swaps, wet drifting and passenger ride thrills to anime, game nostalgia, sharks in the river, and questionable life advice… nothing is off limits. Expect car talk, big laughs, random tangents, and a few “did they really just say that?” moments. P.s. Justin and I were sharing a mic to make this happen so apologies if some of the audio is softer than usual. Gues...

08-13
02:12:13

Feel-Good Fridays, S13s & Facing the Past – Sam’s Back!

Episode 59 - We welcome back our good mate Sam for another deep and wide-ranging convo. Kicking off with a life catch-up and his return to work alongside Justin, we dive into everything from mental health struggles and the importance of “real” friendships to anime reviews and the latest updates on Sam’s S13. Things get personal as we reflect on shared memories from primary school, childhood bullying, and the unlearning required to grow as adults. Sam opens up about mental health, while Justin...

06-25
02:06:49

Ink & JDM Imports: A Chat with Blake (blaketattooz)

Episode 58 - This episode, we sit down with Blake—tattoo artist, car guy, and anime fan—for a wide-ranging convo about his journey into the JDM scene, finding creativity in tattooing, and growing up during the rise of anime and gaming culture. From solo travel plans and Japan dreams to nostalgic chats about MySpace and MSN, it's a laid-back but meaningful catch-up with someone who's all about doing things his own way. Blake's Socials: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/blaketattooz/Tattoo St...

05-11
02:26:29

Rants, Roller Shots & Real Talk

Episode 57 - In this episode, it’s just Justin and I back behind the mics for a classic throwback-style catch-up. From new jobs and late-night cruises to D1WA drift re-caps and F1 hot takes (yes, even Justin gives Lewis Hamilton some love), we dive into everything from car culture to personal growth. We also cover anime updates, Saturday night antics, neighbour drama, and the eternal Mac vs PC debate—with a splash of dark humour and the usual banter. On a deeper note, the conversa...

04-23
02:19:40

Third Time’s a Charm: Sam Returns for More Cars, Anime & Hot Takes

Episode 56 - Sam Larcher is back for his third round on the podcast, and you already know it's going to be a good one! We dive into his latest project—a newly acquired S13—and discuss everything from wheel fitment and Type R updates to Infinite Time Attack. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper chat without some spicy car takes, a little anime deep dive, and plenty of banter. We also touch on working conditions in Japan vs. Australia, the state of media today, and even Lord of the Rings hy...

03-26
02:06:23

From Garage Woes to JDM Shows: A Wild Ride Through Cars, Anime & Chaos

Episode 55: It’s just Justin and I on the mic this time, and we’re covering everything—from frustrating home garage repairs to wild workshop stories and even a deep dive into the sentimental side of cars. 🚗💨 We recap the latest F1 testing updates, the Perth JDM Central meet, and Infinite Time Attack. Plus, we tackle anime hype with the new Demon Slayer movie, Solo Levelling Season 2 and some cheeky ecchi tagged anime. Oh, and of course… we ask the real questions: Why did KFC get rid of t...

03-12
02:08:52

Michael Joosten: Drifting, JDM Icons & Chasing the High!

Episode 54 - This week, we sit down with Michael Joosten, a man who's been in the thick of the drift scene for years. From his first car and nostalgia for Auto Trader magazines to competing on the track and experiencing Ebisu Circuit in Japan, Michael shares what fuels his passion for motorsport. We dive into the evolution of drifting in WA, the realities of building and rebuilding engines, and the insane prices of JDM icons today. But it’s not just about cars—Michael opens up about mental he...

02-26
02:10:09

Season 3 - Let's go.

Episode 53 - We are back after a much needed break. Justin and I talk re-cap what we did on the break along with highlighting a few car events such as: ACC Australia Day Event (~22min mark)Motorvation, Targa Rallysprints (~33min mark)We also cover of the joys of detailing, a lot of anime talk and an update on how our training is progressing. Shoutout to George (Ignite Image) for sharing some amazing Bathurst 12 hour shots as well. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely...

02-12
01:28:16

#Wrapped, LDDC - Last Episode of 2024

Episode 52 - In this episode Justin and I wrap up our recording for 2024. We kick things off with the sombering truth that Christmas isnt' always a great time of year for everyone. As you grow older - you realise the stress that comes with the end of year. We then re-cap some highlights from 2024, Justin re-caps his Solo Levelling movie experience and we re-cap the 2024 F1 season and some of the latest news. Thank you for joining us in our second season. We had some amazing guests on th...

12-23
01:26:50

Bruno - A comic from Perth, WA visits America. (... as seen on Kill Tony)

Episode 51 - In this episode we stray a little from car culture and speak to a guest who Justin has known from his younger days, Bruno. Bruno has just come back from a 3 month trip to the US and recounts his experiences being a comic and travelling various states doing stand up gigs. A highlight was Bruno being featured on Kill Tony (Episode 687). Tune in to find out what it was like. We talk about a few things including a very in depth anime discussion during the second half of the show (av...

12-11
01:58:32

50 Episodes of LDDC - Thank you.

Episode 50 - Yeow, made it to episode 50. Who would've thought we'd get this far. Justin and I re-cap my first power lifting comp experience, re-capping the recent ACC: Cars in the valley event and we talk about the highs and lows of being a car enthusiast. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: Website: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: Personal: https://www.ins...

11-20
01:06:50

Chris and his story: Deep dive into anxiety and mental health

Episode 49 - In this episode we sat down with Chris Greenwood, a close friend of Justin's who has been there for him through thick and thin. Chris shares his story with us around his journey through life, from running his own business to dealing with crippling anxiety, being diagnosed with bipolar 2 and how it's impacted him. It's a long episode but well worth the listen. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: Website: https://lon...

11-08
02:47:37

A chat with Shane from Technologic Motorsport Engineering (Driver Coach, K20 DC2 time attack car)

Episode 048 - In this episode Justin and I sit down with a guest I've recently had the pleasure of meeting, Shane Rodgers (Owner of Technologic Motorsport Engineering). I recently reached out to Shane to get some coaching on my driving after some time away from the track and it helped immensly! We talk about a whole heap of motorsport related content along with some food recommendations as well haha. We deep dive into a few topics including Targa West, entry level motorsport (time...

10-23
01:36:58

Western Australia's string of events (D1WA Rd 5, Festival of Speed, Power Mania & Night of Champions)

Episode 047 - Justin and I break down a recent string of some really great events in WA. This is a short episode as we just re-cap the events we've been two and our highlights etc from them. On an automotive front, D1WA Round # 5 and the Festival of Speed. And we follow that up with some local power lifting events (Power Mania and the Night of Champions) talk as well. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: Website: https://lonelydriversdriving.cl...

10-16
58:00

We chat with Kiv - A story about the ups and downs of sports car ownership

Episode 046 - In this episode we invite an old friend of Trevor's to the podcast - Kiv! We first met during a club event for the WA 86/BRZ Car Club (Similar to Marcus) and hit off a friendship from there. We cover our usual topics of conversation with some added flavour of Kiv's perspective along with some discussions about the Covid experience in 2020 along with Justin and Kiv sharing stories about wrecks. Kiv's Socials: InstaEnjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drive...

10-02
02:18:24

Back at it, WTAC 2024, RWB Talk, DRM Track Day re-cap and more

Episode 45 - We are getting close to 50 episodes.. But here we are, back for another round of our usual content. Starting off on recapping WTAC then moving to our Perth's #7 RWB build (it's a freaking 997 GT3 Cup car!!). I recap my Driver Risk Management track day with the 86/BRZ Club of Western Australia as well. Closing out with some F1, Photography and training updates. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: Website: https://lonelyd...

09-11
01:27:01

Polarising opinions & harsh realities

After a little hiatus, we are back! Justin and I cover his adventures with Sam and LA Autos to kick off before moving towards some of our more usual topics. We then move the discussion to some more polarising discussions around ADHD, mental illnesses and the realities of ethics & morals etc. All through the lens of our opinion of course. Wrapping up the episode with some power lifting talk and a quick shoutout to those who've supported to awareness post around Lifeline. Out of the Shad...

08-28
01:40:40

Back to our regularly scheduled car content (F1, D1WA, Collie Test & Tune and Power Lifting)

Episode 43 - In this episode, Justin and I take a trip down memory lane, sharing our experiences of how the internet & technology have changed over our younger years and the thrill of discovering the Fast & Furious. We then discuss my recent Collie Test & Tune experience; Justin recaps, taking some photos at D1WA Round 3 at Carco, F1 re-cap and recent news, and then we finish off with some powerlifting and mechanical woes. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! L...

08-07
01:13:14

Ecchi Hour - Justin and I talk Anime, F1 and Celebrity Role Models

Episode 42 - In this episode, Justin and I talk F1 (Hungary), Celebrities and their "unwilling at times" forced mantle of being a role model. We mention D1WA Round 3 and then dive into some of our usual topics. The topic that I wasn't expecting was Justin's dive into ecchi anime, haha. Tune in for a fun but quite random conversation on all the things you've come to expect from us. Take care and stay safe. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Cl...

07-31
01:35:33

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