Car Stories with Sung Kang and Emelia Hartford

In the interview that started it all, Sung and Emelia talk about where their connection originated. Emelia shares how her introduction to the car community came after the passing of her father and they both share perspectives on the acting process, the pros and cons of social media, and the future of wrenching.

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Sung and Emelia talk with racing legend Stephan Papadakis. Stephan shares how his pursuit of knowledge shaped his journey through the automotive world, moving from drag racing to drifting and earning not only numerous records but an unmatched level of respect among the racing community.

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Sung and Emelia talk with master car builder, Dennis McCarthy.Dennis shares stories from his career turning conceptual designs into on-screen realities as one of the top Picture Car Coordinators in Hollywood, including for the Fast and Furious franchise.They also discuss the effects of CGI in film and discover who is probably responsible for popularizing street takeovers...

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Sung and Emelia sit down for a quick catch up before the Thanksgiving holiday. They talk about F1 in Las Vegas, visiting Poland, mastering the egg, and the many, manywonders at Costco. Join us for another full length interview episode on November 30th.

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Sung and Emelia talk with race car driver, engineering genius and mad scientist Bisi Ezerioha. Bisi shares how his relentless pursuit of knowledge guides his path through the automotive world, from his street racing beginning to becoming a trailblazer of classic car EV conversions. They also talk about sharing knowledge to keep the car community alive, and reminisce about Circuit City and AOL.

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Sung and Emelia sit down with co-founder of Donut Media and Race Service, James Kirkham. James shares his pathbeginning in real estate and an early stint with GoPro, to now working with F1 and NASCAR.They have an honest discussion about their individual failures, talk about maintaining optimism andreframing negativity as a force for motivation and purpose.

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Sung and Emelia talk with professional drift driver and highly accomplished stunt driver, Samuel Hübinette. Samuel shares his journey starting as a Volvo test driver in northern Sweden, to the upper echelon of Formula D racing, to one of the legendary names in Hollywood stunt driving. They also talk about pursuing your passion and the lack of recognition for Hollywood's stunt drivers.

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Sung and Emelia sit down with NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji. Through his relentless dedication to hard work and perseverance, Jesse shares his journey from the highest levels of college football to Lieutenant Commander in the Navy to becoming a pro NASCAR driver. They also talk about maintaining optimism and purpose in the face of adversity, dealing with racism and negativity, and maybe someone will even explain why electrolytes are so important.

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Sung and Emelia talk with expert craftsman and true artisan, Rod Emory. Widely regarded as the world's preeminent specialist and custom builder of the Porsche 356, Rod shares how his childhood and family work ethic laid the foundation for his career in the car world. They also talk about adaptability through Rod's business pivot after the 2008 recession and maintaining perspective on what truly matters.

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Sung and Emelia talk with the Wikipedia of cars himself, host of The Smoking Tire podcast and Road & Track's Editor at Large, Matt Farah. Matt talks about how his memorization of car magazines and an early job at an exotic car rental company gave him a jump start in the car world. They share perspectives on navigating the YouTube grind and also get into Vespas, minivans, and cupholders.

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