Best RC Deep Dive Podcasts (2025)

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To Paint On-Sprue or Off-Sprue? 7:42

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In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we dive into painting plastic R/C model pieces like the driver figure and faux headlights, including how to do preparation and touchups. We also cover both sides of the intense debate whether polycarbonate, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), or other plastics radio control model pieces should be p…

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Dante’ Sell of East Coast Gridiron on Building a Football Media Empire 1:21:15

4h ago1:21:15

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🎧 Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions: Dante’ Sell (East Coast Gridiron) This episode of The Interview Sessions features Dante’ Sell, the visionary behind East Coast Gridiron — a brand redefining how we cover American Football across all levels: NFL, NCAA, UFL, and High School. Host Kevin L. Warren dives into Dante’s journey from coaching t…

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Tamiya RC Cleaner Products Reviewed 6:09

11h ago6:09

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Tamiya has a number of R/C model vehicle cleaners, but not all of them are exactly what they seem. We take a deep dive into Tamiya's RC Cleaner Spray and Polycarbonate Body Cleaner, going over the ways to use them and where not to use them on your radio controlled models, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

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The 10 Must Have Hop-Ups for the Tamiya Frog 7:10

1d ago7:10

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The Frog, whether the vintage radio controlled model or the rere (re-release), is a classic Tamiya R/C Buggy, but one not without inherent flaws. We take a deep dive into the 10 best hop-ups that will get your Frog hopping better, ranking them from essential to nice to have, including multiple upgrade paths to improve the problematic gearbox issues…

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HOW-TO: Get a HobbyWing 1060 Power Switch to Fit in a Tamiya R/C Model Chassis 6:36

2d ago6:36

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The HobbyWing 1060 Quicrun ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) has become the default speed controller for many R/C hobbyists, and is even included in many Tamiya radio controlled model kits. However, the on/off switch on these ESCs doesn't fit in the spot made for the power switch in a Tamiya chassis. We take a deep dive into multiple ways to fix th…

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Edgar has a great finish at PT Final Fantasy 1:04:55

3d ago1:04:55

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EdgarMTG and Gab recap their prep and Pro Tour Final Fantasy experience in Las Vegas where Edgar went on to earn his best finish yetBy EdgarMTG and Gab

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Which Screws are the Best to Use in Your R/C Vehicles? 6:28

3d ago6:28

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In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we dig deep into the world of R/C fasteners and drivers. Which is more important in an radio control vehicle: Strength or Weight? We compare and contrast aluminum, titanium, and a wide variety of steel screws, testing to see which is the best type of screw to use in the assembly of your radio controlled cars, tru…

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Can Washers Fix Axial and Radial Play on Axles Near R/C Bearings? 6:19

4d ago6:19

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Can simple M4 washers act as shims to fix axial and radial play where your axle ball bearings are installed in your radio controlled vehicles? We take a deep dive into the use of washer shims on the axles alongside the sealed ball bearings, discussing both advantages and disadvantages in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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NBA Draft 2025 REACTIONS 🔥 Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey & Nets’ Strategy | Sports Chasers Podcast 57:39

5d ago57:39

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In Episode 277 of the Sports Chasers Podcast: Thursday Night Live Show, Kevin L. Warren and the crew dive into: 🏒 Evander Kane's trade from the Oilers to the Canucks 🏀 Full breakdown of the 2025 NBA Draft, including Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Brooklyn's draft strategy ⚾ Stadium funding controversy around the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chase Field …

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Decoding Different Diff Oils for your R/C Vehicles' Diffs 7:55

5d ago7:55

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Different differentials require differing diff oils. Which diff oil is right for you? What do the differing colors mean? What's the right viscosity for your differential gears in your remote controlled model car, buggy, truck, or van? We take a deep drive into Tamiya and other diff oils on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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HOW-TO: Prepare, Glue, Vent, and Balance Your RC Tires 9:04

6d ago9:04

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It used to be that you just put your tires on your R/C wheels with no further thought. However today's modern tires often require meticulous preparation, glueing, venting, and balancing of the tires. We take a deep dive into how to do these necessary steps in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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The Bumper Paradox: How Stronger Parts Wreck Your R/C Cars! 6:04

7d ago6:04

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Aluminum bumpers are all the rage these days, but they have many drawbacks and may even end up costing you in the long run. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we compare and contrast aluminum, nylon, and stock plastic bumpers, plus when and where each should be used.By The RC Deep Dive

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OKC Champions | Durant to Houston & WNBA Rising: Full Rewind 1:14:27

8d ago1:14:27

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🏀 Kevin Durant to the Rockets? Thunder Win the Chip? WNBA Takeover? | Sports Chasers Podcast – June 23, 2025 This episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast is STACKED. The crew is live with deep dives into a transformative weekend in pro basketball. 🎯 Topics Covered: Kevin Durant lands in Houston! Can the Rockets contend now? The Oklahoma City Thunder …

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Let's Get into Kyosho R/C! 5:22

9d ago5:22

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While Tamiya became more popular worldwide, Kyosho was actually the first Japanese company to make R/C vehicles for the retail market. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig deep into the history of this radio controlled car powerhouse.By The RC Deep Dive

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What Exactly do the ORV Radius Arms Do? 6:32

9d ago6:32

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There's a lot of confusion about the function of the radius arms on the Tamiya ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C (radio controlled) model buggies, trucks, and cars , especially with the Frog, BRAT, Lancia Rally, etc.. We take a deep dive into the ORV chassis front radius arm features and it's critical functions, plus we dig into why 3rd party afte…

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Why is Tamiya's Lavender Paint not the Correct Hue?? 5:25

10d ago5:25

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Tamiya offers a color of paint that they call "Lavender", TS-37. However it is not anywhere near what people generally consider a lavender shade of violet or purple. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we take a deep dive into this red-violet hued spray paint for Tamiya's R/C and their other models and why Tamiya named it lavender.…

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Why do the FGH RC Buggies Remain Iconic After Over 40 Years? 6:39

11d ago6:39

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The Tamiya FGH (Frog, Grasshopper, & Hornet) radio controlled buggies were super popular in the early 1980s, but somehow, they have stood the test of time and remained iconic, revered, much-loved R/C cars for over 40 years. Why? We take a deep dive into the alphabet, stopping at F, G, & H to explain this timeless phenomenon in this episode of the R…

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Panthers Celebrate STANLEY CUP Victory and LeBron Sparks Debate! 1:28:57

12d ago1:28:57

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On this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, the crew delivers an all-sports power play! 🚀 🔜 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions again! 🔜 The LA Lakers are sold for $10B to Mark Walter. What's next for Jeanie Buss? 🔜 LeBron James fires off on "ring culture" — is he right or rewriting history? 🔜 MLB eyes NBA-style centralized media righ…

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HOW-TO: Remove Decals from RC Vehicles 5:28

12d ago5:28

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How do you remove decals from your radio controlled car, truck, buggy, or van? It's different depending on your body type, but there are still small steps to take along the way, no matter your body shell type. We dig in deep on decal removal on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast!By The RC Deep Dive

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Hacking Flysky RC Vehicle Transmitters 6:14

13d ago6:14

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Did you know that you can hack your radio controlled car, truck, buggy, van, boat, airplane, and helicopter? Specifically your Flysky branded transmitter, upgrading to a fan-created upgraded firmware that makes your RC transmitter way more powerful with a multitude of new features and the ability to control even more RC vehicles. We dig into this D…

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Dr. Glenn Toby: From Hip-Hop Icon to NFL Dealmaker ($60M Sports Journey!) 1:21:56

14d ago1:21:56

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On this powerful episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast - The Exclusive Interview Sessions, Kevin L. Warren speaks with Dr. Glenn Toby, formerly known in hip-hop circles as Sweety G, and now an influential sports agent, philanthropist, and thought leader. 🎧 Topics Covered: From Homelessness to High-Profile NFL Agent Financial Literacy in the NIL Era…

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Design Thinking of Tamiya's RC Buggies 7:52

15d ago7:52

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How did the design thinking of Tamiya change for their radio controlled buggies throughout the early vintage RC car period of their first 100 R/C model vehicles? We take a deep dive into Tamiya's design philosophy spanning from the late 1970s to the early 1990s in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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⚾ Rafael Devers TRADED to Giants! + NFL Rookie Contract Drama | Sports Chasers LIVE 1:17:00

15d ago1:17:00

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The Sports Chasers Podcast returns with your Monday Night Weekend Rewind! This June 16th episode is jam-packed with insight, controversy, and expert breakdowns. 🔥 In this episode: 🏈 The real story behind 2025 NFL rookie holdouts — player empowerment & contract control ⚾ Rafael Devers heads to the Giants in a shocking trade — why Boston made the mov…

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Where in the World are the Best Vintage RC Car Race Tracks? 6:59

16d ago6:59

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There are radio controlled car racing tracks all over the world, but which ones are the best for fans of racing vintage, classic , and rere (re-release) RC buggies, trucks, vans, and cars? Why are these places such havens for the vintage RC vehicle builder, collector, basher, and racer? We take a deep drive into this on this episode of the RC Deep …

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What to do About the Extra-Long Frog Body Mounts 7:17

17d ago7:17

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The Frog's rear body mount screws are longer than the holes in the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis. This means that the threads of these 2 screws are exposed. So what are the solutions to cover these screen threads? We take a deep dive into the many options available in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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What is Camber and How Do you Adjust it? 7:57

18d ago7:57

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What is camber wear and positive or negative camber? What is caster and toe? How does it affect tires and handling? How do you diagnose and fix camber issues? Find it this and more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

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Best Foam Inserts for Hornet Large Diameter Wheels 6:09

19d ago6:09

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Hornet Large Diameter wheels are a popular choice for the Grasshopper II, Super Hornet, and Rising Fighter, among other Tamiya radio controlled model buggies. There are 2 types of tires recommended by Tamiya for this 1.9" wheel, but they both require tire foams which aren't included or available from Tamiya. So which ones should you buy? We take a …

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Best Wheels & Tires for the GH2 or Super Hornet 7:03

19d ago7:03

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The Grasshopper II and Super Hornet radio controlled buggies famously have 1.9" Wheels rather than the standard 1.5" Wheels of earlier vintage Tamiya R/C models like the original GH2 or Hornet. So how do you give these iconic buggies a square set-up and keep an appropriate ground clearance? We take a deep drive into the details of how to get this i…

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🗽 Who Coaches the Knicks Next? | OKC vs Pacers Deep Dive 1:10:28

19d ago1:10:28

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On this week’s episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast “Thursday Night Live,” airing June 12, 2025, we tackle the biggest sports stories of the week: ⛳️ US Open Golf at Oakmont – chaos, albatrosses, and course carnage! 🏒 Atlanta’s NHL dream – can the third time be the charm? 🏀 NBA Finals drama – from missing logos to market-size debates 🗽 Knicks coac…

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Pro-Line & CRP Bumpers: Improved Function & Fashion! 6:10

20d ago6:10

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The Pro-Line and CRP iconic dyeable white nylon bumper hop-ups for the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) R/C models not only improved the look of the Tamiya Frog (and sometimes the Subaru BRAT or Blackfoot) but also made for a better running radio controlled vehicle. How is this possible? We take a deep dive into the function and fashion of this popular mod i…

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Steve Physioc Unfiltered: From MLB Announcer to Award-Winning Author 📚⚾ 1:17:09

20d ago1:17:09

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🎙️ Steve Physioc: From the MLB Mic to Historical Fiction | Sports Chasers Podcast Interview Sessions Legendary sports broadcaster Steve Physioc joins the Sports Chasers Podcast to talk about his life behind the mic and the stories that led him to writing acclaimed novels like The Walls of Lucca and Walks with the Wind. In this in-depth conversation…

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Beyond the Frog: Tamiya's Racing Championships 15:45

21d ago15:45

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In the Golden Age of RC, Tamiya famously won the German national R/C buggy championship in a race where most of the cars that qualified for the finals were one model, the Frog. However since then, Tamiya radio controlled model vehicles have won many national and international races. We take a deep drive into all of them in this episode of the RC De…

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The Importance of Getting the Frog's Front Arms Right 7:51

22d ago7:51

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The Frog's distinctive double wishbone-type suspension assembly's durable steel radius arms joint serves as a crucial pivot and a primary locus for alignment that influences the front suspension's caster angle which must be assembled perfectly at 90° and kept square to prevent disaster. But why? We take a deep drive into the front arms of the Tamiy…

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The $20.5M NCAA Settlement & NIL Fallout | Monday Night Rewind 51:31

22d ago51:31

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🎙️ On this episode of Monday Night Rewind, the Sports Chasers Podcast covers a jam-packed weekend in sports! Topics include: 🏈 NCAA’s $20.5M athlete settlement & College Sports Commission launch 💸 The truth about NIL vs Collective money (DA’s 🔥 take) 🎾 Coco Gauff makes history & Alcaraz stages a comeback for the ages 🏒 Stanley Cup: McDavid’s impact…

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HOW-TO: Identify Causes and Fix Rear Axle Slop 8:31

23d ago8:31

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In the Tamiya Grasshopper, Hornet, Grasshopper II, and Super Hornet, it is not unusual for rear axle slop to develop over time. We look into how to diagnose the performance draining conditions and most importantly how to fix it in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

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The T-Tool: The Iconic 4-Way or Cross Box Wrench History 15:20

24d ago15:20

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The four-way box wrench or cross wrench has become synonymous with ready controlled vehicles and most especially Tamiya. However this t-tool didn't even come with Tamiya's original RC cars. We take a deep drive into the origin and history of the legendary Tamiya cross box wrench tool in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

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Are CVDs Necessary in the HotShot Family of RC Cars? 6:44

25d ago6:44

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The HotShot family of radio controlled buggies comes with dog-bones, but are CVDs (constant velocity driveshafts) or UJs (Universal Joints) an appropriate hop-up on the HotShot, HotShot II, Super HotShot, Boomerang, etc. or are you better off staying stock? We dig into these questions in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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What is Binding and How to Fix it? 6:31

25d ago6:31

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What causes hex drives, dog-bones, UJs (universal joints), and CVDs (constant velocity driveshafts) to bind in radio controlled vehicles? We take a deep dive into this problem and the solution in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

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Pacers STUN OKC in Game 1! Tyrese Halliburton Is HIM 🔥 Knicks FIRE Tom Thibodeau! What’s Next for New York? 🍎 1:08:02

24d ago1:08:02

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🎙️ Friday Night Live: Pacers Stun OKC | Knicks Fire Thibodeau | Rodgers to Steelers Date: June 6, 2025 | Host: DDubbz On this special Friday night edition, the Sports Chasers crew breaks down: 🏀 The Indiana Pacers' gritty Game 1 win over OKC & Tyrese Halliburton’s rise ❌ Why Coach Daigneault’s rotation change backfired on the Thunder 🧨 Knicks part …

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Special Guest PT Winner Dave Rood 48:34

26d ago48:34

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EdgarMTG and Gab are joined by Dave Rood, Gab's old teammate with whom he won the Atlanta Team Pro Tour back in 2006 and who recently qualified for back to back Pro ToursBy EdgarMTG and Gab

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The Evolution of RC Car Wheel Connectors 7:11

26d ago7:11

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When the Tamiya HotShot radio controlled buggy debuted, it came with an all new type of wheel connector that stuck around for the entire line of the HotShot family (HotShot, HotShot II, Super HotShot, Boomerang, Bigwig, Super Sabre, HotShot 2 Blockhead Motors Edition, and SuperShot [Super HotShot rere]) of RC vehicles. We go over the evolution of w…

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Is the Vintage 3-Piece Wheel Actually Superior? 6:03

27d ago6:03

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Why did Tamiya come out with three piece wheels with their vintage radio control vehicles? Are there any inherent advantages with these more complicated wheel designs compared to the standard one piece wheel? You might be surprised what we uncovered on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

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RC Cars and their Place in Japanese Culture 20:29

28d ago20:29

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Kyosho and Tamiya radio controlled vehicles like cars, trucks, buggies, vans, helicopters, boats, airplanes, etc. have had a unique influence on Japanese culture. Meanwhile, Japanese culture has, in turn, had a unique influence on R/C vehicle culture as well. We take a deep dive into these mutual influences in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

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ORV Gearbox Bearings: Tamiya Metal or Fast Eddy Rubber Seals? 13:26

29d ago13:26

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The rere (re-release) of the Frog and other Tamiya ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis RC cars, buggies, trucks, and vans come with metal sealed bearings for the gearbox. But are these the best choice, or are you better off with Fast Eddy's rubber sealed ball bearings or even plastic bushings? We take a deep dive into this on this episode of the RC Deep…

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🏀 Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals Preview | 🚨 Knicks Playoff Fallout 2:02:43

29d ago2:02:43

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🎧 Sports Chasers Podcast: Monday Night Weekend Rewind – June 2, 2025 This episode is packed with hot takes and real sports insights: • Saquon Barkley graces the Madden 26 cover—will the curse strike again? • Stefan Diggs returns to Patriots OTAs after his viral off-field moment • Colorado Rockies spiral to one of the worst MLB records in history • …

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Are O-Rings Needed in CVDs and UJs? 15:21

30d ago15:21

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With default dog-bones, like the ones included in rere (re-release)ORV chassis RC vehicles like the Frog, Brat, Super Beetle, Blackfoot, etc., you need to use the included o-rings for them to fit right. But when you hop-up these drives with the MIP Super Ball Diff and Tamiya UJs (Universal Joints) or the superior Xtra Speed CVD (Constant Velocity D…

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Why Tamiya Subaru Brat Wheels and Tires Instantly Sellout! 14:02

1M ago14:02

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Whenever Tamiya makes Subaru Brat 1/10th scale RC car/truck wheels and tires available, they tend to sell out within a week. Why is this? What is creating such a high demand for Tamiya Brat wheels and tires? We take a deep drive into the many reasons this keeps happening in this issue of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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Where are RC Vehicles Most Popular? 20:18

1M ago20:18

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We take a deep drive into which country, province or state, and city that radio controlled vehicles are most popular in each continent of Earth. Why are they most popular here, and what's the difference between these locales?By The RC Deep Dive

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What RC Cars Have Different Names in Japan vs the RotW? 13:34

1M ago13:34

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Many radio controlled cars, trucks, buggies, and van have a different in the Japanese market vs the rest of the world. However, sometimes when Tamiya has re-released vintage and classic R/C cars, sometimes the Japanese names became the global name. We take a deep dive into which RC vehicles have different names and which reres have changed their Ro…

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SGA's Takeover & Haliburton’s Rise: NBA Playoffs Deep Dive 2:01:30

1M ago2:01:30

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Welcome to Episode 273 of the Sports Chasers Podcast – Thursday Night LIVE (May 29, 2025)! 🎙️ Tonight, we go coast-to-coast across all major leagues: 🏀 NBA Playoffs: New stars rise! SGA and Haliburton are shining. We dissect OKC’s lockdown defense and whether smaller markets can change the league’s narrative. 🏈 College Football Playoff Overhaul: St…