Best Anthony McCool Podcasts (2025)

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Garrett Niss with Kyle Fischer of Hot Shot's Secret + Kai Smith of Mid-Tenn Media Blasting 33:32

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8h ago33:32

33:32

Garrett Niss and Kyle Fischer are in the shop to talk about Garrett's one of a kind custom turbo diesel '06 Dodge Ram and a very cool new product that Hot Shot's Secret has coming out for LS engines. After that, Kai Smith from Mid-Tenn Media Blasting talks with Stacey about his mobile media blasting company and having the grit to decide to leave hi…

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Custom Car Builder Ben Smithson 33:03

8d ago33:03

33:03

Ben Smithson from SMITHSON SPEED & ENGINEERING is in the shop today. He and Stacey dive deep into the ins & outs, do's & don'ts, and everything in between about opening and running your own premier hot rod and custom car shop.

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Anthony Sims of Lucky Dog Guitars 26:39

27d ago26:39

26:39

The STUNT DOUBLE is on the road. Of course, no GEARZ project is truly completed without an accompanying guitar. So, Stacey has Anthony Sims from LUCKY DOG GUITARS in the shop to discuss the custom built six string. Anthony talks about how his love for music and playing live led to him and a group of buddies opening up a dance hall at 18 years old, …

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SEMA VP of Events Tom Gattuso 32:16

1M ago32:16

32:16

TOM GATTUSO, vice president of events for SEMA phones into to the shop to talk with Stacey about – you guessed it – the upcoming SEMA show this fall in Las Vegas! They dive into the history of the event, how it has changed throughout the years, what is new for this year's event, and SEMA Fest which will feature live performances from QUEENS OF THE …

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Z-Cars with Max McCroskey from Resurrected Classics 31:06

2M ago31:06

31:06

On this episode, Max McCroskey from RESURRECTED CLASSICS is in the shop to discuss his love of the Z-Car. After that, Stacey shakes open the mailbag to offer some advice on torque converter stall, converting a '79 C-20 to a 4x4, and tow-strap safety.

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Matt Graves from American Powertrain 35:30

2M ago35:30

35:30

Matt Graves from AMERICAN POWERTRAIN is back in the shop to discuss all things related to "saving the stick" and beyond.

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LS Swap Guru Jefferson Bryant 30:28

5M ago30:28

30:28

Stacey continues his conversation with automotive journalist/author Jefferson Bryant. They discuss his love of music (especially classic funk) and playing the bass, his newest book (LS ENGINE PARTS INTERCHANGE: 1997-2020), and their love/hate relationship working on classic Jaguar XK-Es. Stacey also answers a listener question - "Can I get my '41 F…

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Automotive Journalist and Author Jefferson Bryant 25:11

6M ago25:11

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Automotive journalist / author Jefferson Bryant is in the shop. In this first part of a two-part interview, Stacey and Jefferson talk about his early days growing up in Oklahoma storm chasing with his dad, his love of Buicks - especially his '71 Buick GS, which at one point was the world's loudest true convertible (154.7db), and the various paths t…

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The Joe Dirte Bird Gets the Worm 28:14

6M ago28:14

28:14

Jeff Kelderman from KELDERMAN MANUFACTURING is in the shop, but he is not alone. He brought with him his two favorite birds. No, these aren't pet parakeets or parrots. One is the actual hero car used in the David Spade cult classic JOE DIRT. The other is a Superbird that Jeff had cloned into a replica of the Joe Dirt Daytona with way more power and…

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Guitar Stories with Chris Hennessee 30:40

7M ago30:40

30:40

Stacey continues his conversation with singer/songwriter Chris Hennessee. They dive in on a lot of firsts. First guitar. First lick learned on the guitar. First song learned on the guitar. Then they discuss the bands and players that influenced them, the state of the music industry, how judging art as a contest is never a good thing, and finally Ch…

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Songwriter/Musician Chris Hennessee 28:06

8M ago28:06

28:06

In this episode, musician/songwriter Chris Hennessee is in the shop to swap some tales with Stacey. In part one of this two-part interview, Chris talks about his early days playing the honkytonks on Nashville's Lower Broadway, how back then Lower Broadway was MUCH different than it is today, and meeting/jamming with a young Jamey Johnson. Stacey an…

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Dylan McCool 37:09

8M ago37:09

37:09

Stacey has YouTuber DYLAN MCCOOL in the shop! They discuss Dylan's childhood growing up in a MOPAR household, earning $600 at the age of 10 to get his first project car - a '74 DART SPORT, how his love of teaching applies to his YouTube channel, and why he wouldn't be where he is today without his faith and family.…

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SLEEPERDUDE Josh Dillon 33:08

9M ago33:08

33:08

Josh Dillon AKA "SLEEPERDUDE" is in the shop. Stacey and Josh talk about how he got into cars, starting a YouTube channel, leaving his auto body day job to do YouTube full time, his upcoming projects, and the important roles family and faith play in his life.

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Charley Strickland and the Surface Orbiter 30:39

10M ago30:39

30:39

Charley Strickland from STRICKLAND MOTOR RACING INC is back in the shop. He and Stacey discuss his long planned next project - THE SURFACE ORBITER 2. "What's that?" you're thinking? Well, it's Charley's take on the Dobbertin Surface Orbiter, which was an amphibious vehicle designed and built by Rick Dobbertin in the 1990s. The DSO started out from …

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Happy New Year + Voiceover Artist Talon David 30:39

10M ago30:39

30:39

HAPPY NEW YEAR! A new year means a new season of GEARZ, and of course, TALES OF A GEARHEAD. Stacey teases what you can look forward to in the upcoming 2025 season. Then he sits down with his daughter Talon. They talk about what it was like growing up in a house full of wrenches, guitars & amps, her now living in London, and her dual careers as an a…

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The Lifetime Effect & Trauma on Victims of The Berlin Christmas Market Attack 2016 59:37

11M ago59:37

59:37

Gerhard Zawatzki went to the Christmas Breitscheidplatz market in Berlin, Germany with friends and in a matter of seconds his life changed forever. He discusses here the events of that day and the daily trauma he faces since. Today the 19th December 2024 marks the 8th anniversary of that tragic day and he will make his way to the Kaiser Wilhelm chu…

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History of Kit Cars with Dave Gossett 30:25

11M ago30:25

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Dave Gossett from DAVIKKI Ltd is back in the shop. Stacey and Dave have an in-depth discussion about the evolution of the kit car from cheap backyard projects of the '70s/'80s to the high end component cars of today, the early builds that got Dave in trouble with Ferrari, the vast improvements of fiberglass through the years, and how all that went …

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Arlesey Town v Winslow United South Midlands League 7th Dec 2024 15:51

12M ago15:51

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In really difficult conditions in Bedfordshire Arlesey was one of the few games that went ahead. Credit to the volunteers who got the pitch playable. Despite the conditions it was clear Arlesey had a vision of how they wanted to play and all credit to the young manager. The club were terrific and so welcoming. Up there with the best. Phil Cavener p…

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Charley Strickland 27:31

12M ago27:31

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Charley Strickland from STRICKLAND RACING INC made the trip all the way up from Fort Worth, TX to chat with Stacey in the GEARZ shop. They discuss his early days building go-karts and junior dragsters in his backyard, street racing to put himself through college, and his time with Fastlane Engineering/circle track racing which led him to his curren…

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LaVon Miller and Kyle Fischer Talk Diesel Racing, Dave Gossett Talks Music 31:45

1y ago31:45

31:45

LaVon Miller from Firepunk Diesel and Kyle Fischer from Hot Shot's Secret are in the shop with Stacey today. They discuss LaVon's 90-POUND weight loss journey on the carnivore diet, Firepunk's decision this year to switch from a diesel S-10 to a diesel Mopar Duster, and how Hot Shot's Secret has been there every step of the way on this record-break…

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FA Cup Classic Hednesford Town v Gainsborough Trinity 2nd November 24 30:26

1y ago30:26

30:26

Martin Price lives nearby to Hednesford Town in Rugeley, a season ticket holder at Wolverhampton Wanderers and had never been to a non-league football match. So, I took him along to Hednesford Town for his non-league debut and my word, what a game. One of the best entertaining football matches I can ever recall seeing live or being involved in. The…

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Dennis Overholser from Painless Performance 30:30

1y ago30:30

30:30

Dennis Overholser, the visionary co-founder and inventor of Painless Performance Products, is in the shop today. Stacey and Dennis dive into how Dennis' early days in the military and his frustration with rewiring projects at the time led him to create Painless Performance Products. It's a company that to this day prides itself on innovation, quali…

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Barton Rovers v Folkestone Invicta + Interview Jermaine Hall on Directional CIC youth work 33:54

1y ago33:54

33:54

I sat down with Barton Rovers manager to talk about his motivation and work with youth support organisation Directional CIC. That is followed up with input form Barton Rovers Chairman Darren Whiley who describes how the stadium and club have been on a journey of improvement and how it looking completely refurbished. Barton lost three nil to Step 3 …

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Incredible story of Biggleswade FC born 2016 + Parents & Players share their pro Academy Experience 46:57

1y ago46:57

46:57

After the high and terrific performance playing York City in the FA Cup, I returned to dig deeper into this Biggleswade FC Story. A club formed only in 2016, ran in such a brilliant way and holding its own at step 4 whilst creating amazing memories. A club formed from youth players to keep them together is a real unique story. I speak with Chairman…

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View on (FA) England Manager Thomas Tuchel and Visit to Newport Pagnell Town v MK Irish FA Vase 19th Oct 2024 45:34

1y ago45:34

45:34

0-10mins. In my intro I share my thoughts on appointment of Thomas Tuchel, who I hope does well. But the frustration of the mixed message of the football ID. Skip 10 mins to the brilliant Ian Ford of Newport Pagnell Town FC, on the journey of the club and the amazing work they have done. Building foundations for sustainability and long term progres…

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Navigating Academy Football with Dr Chris Platts 1:10:41

1y ago1:10:41

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It's with great pleasure and a privilege to welcome Dr Chris Platts on to our Podcast. Dr Chris Platts is dedicated to the wellbeing and welfare of young, potential and professional footballers. With research spanning 15 years, Chris tracked the careers of over 300 players from academy level football, and gathered the views of key support staff to …

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Andrew Camarata 30:52

1y ago30:52

30:52

Heavy equipment YouTuber Andrew Camarata stopped by the studio and discussed everything from growing up watching Stacey on Trucks! to creating a 1 MILLION subscriber YouTube channel from a property management business and building a castle out of shipping containers!

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Biggleswade FC v York City FC 12th October 2024 22:07

1y ago22:07

22:07

Emirates FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round My thoughts on a great game with great hosts. Thanks to Jeremy Reynolds, Ruth Reynolds, Lee Rusbridge and Managers Dave Northfield and Mark InskipBy Anthony McCool

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Sheffield United v Luton Match Review 5th October 2024 – With Pete Armitage 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

Jump to 23 mins for post-match thoughts. I chat with Peter Armitage, a man that did a lot for local football around Luton. Together we broke many records and won many trophy's. Peter is also a staunch Hatters fan who is there week in week out. We have a chat on the way which includes his time in local football and expectations for the game. Post ga…

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Skyjacker Suspensions' Founder Lonnie McCurry 30:12

1y ago30:12

30:12

Stacey chats with Lonnie McCurry and Malerie Pike from SKYJACKER. They discuss the company's beginnings, its growth from a small two bay garage to their current 80,000 sq/ft facility, the importance of SKYJACKER's constant research & development, and how faith & family have made the company everything it is today.…

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Football is for the Fans - Richard Irving The FSA and Dunstable Town Chairman Andrew Madaras 1:06:28

1y ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Interview with Richard Irving, Network Manager from the Football Supporters Association and Andrew Madaras, Chairman of Dunstable Town FC. Together with Tony McCool we discuss the role of The FSA being the voice of fans across football, being advocates for fan ownership, as well as some of the important roles community football clubs play for local…

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Retroformance M6GT Replica 30:51

1y ago30:51

30:51

Ben and Dick Strenkowski from RETROFORMANCE are in the shop today. Stacey and the father/son duo dig into RETROFORMANCE's humble beginnings as a machine/service shop started by Dick's father, and how that has led to their hot new M6GT project. It's a redesigned and modernized version of the iconic M6GT that was created by Bruce McLaren to be the fa…

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MK Irish v Harpenden Town 7th September 2024 - Finished 8-0 to MK Irish 7:09

1y ago7:09

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A short report on this one sided game. MK Irish go 6 league games without conceding a goal at step 5 (level 9 of non-league football)By Anthony McCool

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Bedford Town v Bishop's Stortford 26th August 2024 15:08

1y ago15:08

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Enjoyable game with some exciting talent on show. Loyal Bedford Town fans made their way to Hitchin Town to play the home fixture against Bishop's Stortford while the new artificial pitch is completed at the New Eyrie. The Game finished 2-1 to Bedford Town. Thanks to Lee and Martyn for the warm welcome and this includes post match Interview with Le…

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Redneck Rumble Founder Scooter Williams 31:03

1y ago31:03

31:03

Stacey sits down with Scooter Williams to talk about his creation: the South's biggest, baddest hot rod, custom car, rat rod show, AND swap meet – THE REDNECK RUMBLE. This year's show takes place on Sept. 20 -21, 2024 in Lebanon TN.

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St Albans City FC v Worthing FC 17th Aug 24 12:44

1+ y ago12:44

12:44

Great game in the sunshine St Albans City FC v Worthing FC. In particular looking at standout players with a post match interview with the excellent David Noble.By Anthony McCool

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Real Bedford FC V Hertford Town FC 10th Aug 2024 - Through the eyes of a scout 17:36

1+ y ago17:36

17:36

Tony McCool reports on this season opener at Step 4 in the Pitching In Southern League from the perspective of a scout. What talent really stands out in his opinion. Includes post match interview with Real Bedford Manager Rob Sinclair.By Anthony McCool

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Car Audio with John Myers from Kicker 33:35

1+ y ago33:35

33:35

"Oh, I think you need all that bass." - ancient Buck's Super Stereo World saying. John Myers from KICKER Audio is in the shop to talk all things car audio. From amps to speaker placement, to DSR technology and beyond. So, dust off that TK-421 modification and get ready to have this episode get an extra three or four quads per channel, but that's ju…

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Skip Walls from Lokar 29:47

1+ y ago29:47

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In this second part of Stacey's interview with the guys from LOKAR Performance Products, Skip Walls hops on the mic with Stacey, and they discuss Skip's early days in California, building up LOKAR, moving the company to East Tennessee, the current state of the industry & where they see it going, and what Skip thinks makes up a hot rod. Then it's in…

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Brian Downard from LOKAR 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

42:16

In this first part of Stacey's two-part interview with Skip Walls and Brian Downard from LOKAR Performance Products. Stacey sits down with his longtime friend and raconteur, Brian. Where all manner of gearhead tales get told. Including Brian's legendary Christmas ham incident. Might not be for the faint of heart, but it is definitely hilarious and …

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Abe Wine Part 2 22:14

1+ y ago22:14

22:14

Stacey continues his conversation with Abe Wine, owner of SHOPRAT METAL WORKS and co-host of History Channel's TRUCK NIGHT IN AMERICA. They discuss Abe returning to home help out with the family shop, the dire need for quality mechanics, the importance of learning mechanical skills (especially welding), Abe's ongoing 1954 FORD F-500 Y-Block project…

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Abe Wine from Shoprat Metal Works & Truck Night in America 21:32

1+ y ago21:32

21:32

Stacey sits down with ABE WINE, owner of SHOPRAT METAL WORKS and co-host of History Channel's TRUCK NIGHT IN AMERICA. Abe talks about growing up in rural Virginia, the important influence of his uncle & granddad had on his childhood, and the strange & winding road that led him to being on television.…

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Talking Music and Cars with Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage! 24:03

1+ y ago24:03

24:03

Part two of Stacey's interview with Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage. Stacey and Derek dig into their other great passions - guitar playing and music. They discuss the role music plays in car culture, their favorite guitars & guitar players, Stacey's time as a session musician in Nashville, A.I.'s effect on the industry, and the importance of fami…

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Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage! 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

29:30

This episode begins with part one of Stacey's interview Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage. They discuss Derek's youth growing up on a farm in Minnesota & Wisconsin and how that led to his automotive passion, the early days of his shop and the creation of his wildly popular YouTube Channel. Then it's into the mailbag where Stacey answers some listen…

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Jeremy Stoermer from Holley 26:50

1+ y ago26:50

26:50

Jeremy Stoermer from Holley Performance Products is in the shop today. He and Stacey talk about what Holley has going on for the year, upcoming shows & events, plus some good ole fashioned Mopar chat.

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Andrew Collins - Executive Editor at The Drive 35:15

1+ y ago35:15

35:15

Andrew Collins, executive editor of THEDRIVE.COM calls in to talk with Stacey about what THE DRIVE is all about, his early days getting into all things automotive - including his time as an off-road guide in Australia, his thoughts on the new Ford Ranger Raptor, renewable energy and dream projects.

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Tony Muckleroy From Jeep Talk Show 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

29:25

Stacey ZOOMs into the magic of the internet to chat with Tony Muckleroy from JEEPTALKSHOW.com to deep dive about all things JEEP and more!

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IDIDIT Steering Interview 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

Stacey talks with Trevor Cornwell from IDIDIT to discuss one of the most underrated BUT also one of the most important parts of any build: the steering column. They also dive into the history of IDIDIT, where they see the future of the aftermarket steering column industry heading and Trevor's current projects, dream projects, and what makes a hot r…

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Garage to Gallery - Photographer Curt Lerner 25:02

1+ y ago25:02

25:02

Ace photographer Curt Lerner, from GET LIT CREATIVE IMAGING, swings by the shop to chat with Stacey about his lifelong love of automobiles and photography, an upcoming project involving SGT ROCK, and everything that goes into his specialized highly detailed automotive photography. Then it's a quick grab out of the mail bag. Stacey offers some sugge…

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The Heat is On! Interview with Chris Schwartz from Heatshield Products 24:25

2y ago24:25

24:25

Like Glenn Frey once sang "The heat is on…" and with the summer months fast approaching. Stacey has in depth conversation with Chris Schwartz from Heatshield Products about all things heat related to a one's project.