Kraken Up!

Episode 26.This week on Kraken Up, we’re hanging out with Bill and Melissa Malicoat from Ovalwerks. We kick things off with a recap of the Oval Masters, then dive into how Ovalwerks got started, how R/C oval racing has evolved, and what it’s like running a business together. From early days to where the hobby’s headed next.Check out Ovalwerks at ovalwerks.com Kraken Up is brought to you by Carpy’s Print Company.Wraps, printing, signage, embroidery, and more. Shop Carpy’s at carpys.com. Hit like, subscribe, and let us know who you want to hear from next. Print till you’re dead..

WE FINALLY GOT GRANDMA UP THE STAIRS!Episode #25 of the Kraken Up! Podcast is a special one!This week, we sat down with my grandma, Karen Enos, who’s been part of Carpy’s since the very beginning.Back when we were printing shirts out of the spare bedroom in Big Ron’s trailer, Grandma was right there helping us get things rolling. Over the years, she even helped shape what would become our tax and finance department.She’s seen it all. From that little bedroom to our second location, and now our big new shop!After finally getting her up the stairs and into the podcast studio, we sat down to talk about where it all started, how far we’ve come, and a whole bunch of stories along the way.25 episodes in, and we finally got Grandma on the mic! Kraken Up! Podcast — Episode #25 featuring Karen Enos!

This week, we sit down with Jeff Carapellatti to talk all things R/C racing, from the early days to where the hobby is today. Jeff shares his perspective as a dad watching the original Carpy’s journey unfold from a distance, from its beginnings to its current location.We also talk Carpy’s Prints, Race Wraps & Apparel, bringing custom style to the track and beyond!Based in Olean, NY, shipping nationwide.Visit carpys.com to check them out!

Evan’s back on Kraken Up!. He’s the guy who runs the R/C wrap side at Carpy’s, and this one is basically him sitting down and talking through how those wraps actually get made, plus where AI fits into that work and where it doesn’t.We get into the design side, the stuff that still has to be done by hand, and the usual shop nonsense that shows up once you put a mic in front of us. If you’ve ordered a wrap from us, race RC, or you’re just curious how a print shop is actually using this stuff day to day, this is the episode.

Kraken Up! is back. Episode 22 with Garrett.We sat down in the new shop, talked through the energy drink can contest, who actually won it, what’s been going on since we moved into the building, design work, AI, and the usual shop nonsense.If you’ve been around Carpy’s for a while you already know the vibe. If you’re new: we wrap race cars and RC cars, print shirts, and try not to take ourselves too seriously while we do it.Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple. Tell us in the comments who you voted for and whether we picked the right can.Carpy’s Print Company — Olean, NY Wraps • Screen Print • Embroidery • RC