The Road Stories Project

Lyn has only been writing in Automotive for a couple of years, but she has already made a name for herself. The former child actor is now the face of KBB, and the words behind countless articles. Don't miss episode Lyn's bonus episode, where she shares the story of acquiring her beloved Datsun.

Adam Sorokin, son of legendary drag racer Mike Sorokin, is on his own path to greatness. Adam lost his father to a drag racing accident, and his mother to cancer at age 18. Starting in racing later in life, and on a shoe-string budget, didn't stop Adam from stepping foot on the same podiums once graced by his late father. Look up Adam on Facebook, and find me on Instagram @roadstoriesmike.

In Part 2, the deep dive into bourbon and cars continue. In this episode, the guys talk Blanton's, Civic Type R's and overrated cars and Bourbon. Mustang fans, you've been warned.

One of the first guests to come on this podcast, Jonny Lieberman, is back! In this special first year anniversary episode, Jonny and I talk about his recent overseas road test and compare bourbons with cars!

Aurora Straus is who some people would call an overachiever. She's a Harvard attending, race car driving, non-profit managing ball of energy. In this episode, we talk about her taking up racing at 13, thanks to her dad, helping young girls find career paths in male dominated fields, and her future in racing.

On this episode, I sit down with Automotive Journalist and soon to be Author, Elana Scherr. We talk about her tiny daily driver, her and her husbands collection of muscle cars, and trucks, and how she handles working in a male dominated field.  Elana's Instagram: @challengeher My Instagram: @roadstoriesmike

Car consultant to Hollywood, Editor in Chief of Super Street Magazine, importer of Japanese car culture, and so much more. In fact, so much more that there are not enough available characters to list all of John Naderi's accomplishments in automotive. On this episode, John and I go back to the streets of Los Angeles, the walkways of Tokyo Auto Salon, and the rough asphalt of Buttonwillow Raceway.  

On this episode, I sit down to face danger. Danger Dan, that is. Dan Sommer, fears no project. And to according to Hoonigan leader, Brian Scotto, Dan is the most versatile team member of the Hoonigans. We talk drifiting, rear mounted turbo's and giant shopping carts with big blocks. Dan's Instagram: @dangerdan3 The Hoonigan's Instargram: @thehoonigans My Instagram: @roadstoriesmike

Vin Anatra has worn many a hat at Hoonigan. From spearheading the brands marketing, to showcasing his own builds, Vin has done it all. On this episode, Vin shares how he met Brian Scotto, and how he packed up some cars to drive cross-country to become a Hoonigan.   My Instagram: @roadstoriesmike Vin's Instagram: @vin_tra The Hoonigans: @thehoonigans

Brian Scotto, AKA Chief Hoonigan, AKA Scotto is a filmaker, Hoonigan, and leader of the company that brought you the all time most viewed automotive video on YouTube - Gymkhana San Francisco. In Part 2, Brian breaks down what it took to make the Hoonigan brand what it is today, how hiring is like casting for the Real World, and his dreams of what Hoonigan will be years down the line. Brian's Instagram: @brianscotto The Hoonigans Instagram: @thehoonigans The Road Stories/Mike's Instagram: @roadstoriesmike

Brian Scotto, AKA Chief Hoonigan, AKA Scotto is a filmaker, Hoonigan, and leader of the company that brought you the all time most viewed automotive video on YouTube - Gymkhana San Francisco. In part 1, we talk about how his late night Craigslist prowling saved Gymkhana 10, Opels, Merkurs, Rotaries, and the therapeutic effects of working on cars at 2AM.  Brian's Instagram: @brianscotto The Hoonigans Instagram: @thehoonigans The Road Stories/Mike's Instagram: @roadstoriesmike

At just 22, Nico Silva has raced around the world, at some of the worlds most famous tracks. The young driver has powered through major setbacks, like sabotage from his own racing team, lack of funding to race, and catastrophic mechanical failure. One thing's for sure, someday soon, you will see Nico behind the wheel and on the podium.

Part 2, is all about the story of the V8 powered, turbocharged 914. Matthew, Marty's son, give us the full scoop. From drawing, to concept, to execution, you don't want to miss this story of ideas, set backs, and perseverance.

Jay Lamm is the founder of the 24 Hours of Lemons, and king of the hoopties. When the automotive print business took a turn for the worse, the Ivy League educated journalist took lemons, and made them into a worldwide phenomenon. For more information on 24 Hours of Lemons visit 24hoursflemons.com or follow them on social @24hoursoflemons You can find me on Instagram @roadstoriesmike

Martin "Marty" Schneider is the founder of MSDS, Inc, a private label exhaust company supplying some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. Marty shares his stories of legal and illegal drag racing in the 70's, crashing his '69 Camaro, and discovering his love for the 914 chassis. Marty is a veteran of the Porsche club, and with the help of his is building a Cayenne Turbo powered 1000+ horsepower 914. MSDS, Inc Instagram @msds_inc My Instagram @roadstoriesmike