SubStance Show

THIS IS THE END (of season 2)

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

That's right, the end of Season 2. We have been pondering on what our next move should be for a little while now and finally decided to bring you guys up to speed.

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Best First Car for a 16yr Old?

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week's episode, we have a surprise guest Dustin and he brought Matt a surprise gift that any of you who have been here for a while will die laughing at! But anyway, we did a Q&A episode, covering everything from Motorsports to Parenting! Even though this is definitely a more light hearted episode, towards the ends we get a bit more in depth with how we communicate with other people on a personal level!

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The Golden Era of Cars!

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0400

This week's episode we discuss when was the "Golden Era" of cars! Starting with Ben's hot take, that right now is the Golden Era! We also take a look into the 90s JDM bubble, 60s American sports cars, 80s Rally cars and of course Liam's obvious pick - 90s JDM Luxury sedans. After listening to the episode, let us know what your favorite era of cars is!

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The Car Community is F*cked!

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week's episode we catch up on Liam's current car situation and what happened to the Majesta, we also dive into making some comparisons of the car community to other hobby/interest based communities! We talk about takeovers and the negative effects they can have on the community, but also street racing & drifting!

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Is SoWo making a comeback?

Mon, 30 May 2022 01:00:00 -0400

This week's episode we dive a little into some good mental health topics near the beginning of the episode, discussing Matt's engagement and his mental journey some. We then jump into talking on Helen and specifically Alpine Volks Fair from the weekend prior. Is SoWo making a comeback and will it ever be the same?

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What happened to the LEP shop?

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week's episode we have Benny filling in for Matt while he's away on vacation! We dive a little into Benny's car history with the story of his Honda Fit, then move into the story of how Liam almost got an 8000sqft shop space for LEP/SubStance & BTN. Nearing the end of the episode we talk a lot more about our personal experiences with being self employed, being a photographer and also some possible directions for SubStance with Benny's involvement!

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Why the SubStance Discord is so cool!

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week's episode we dive a little into our Discord server and why it's so cool. It's definitely a growing community of enthusiasts surrounding this show and it's cool to see so many people with different styles, perspectives, stories and interests all in one place sharing our love for cars, but also helping each other learn and inspire one another!

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How our Style with Cars has changed?

Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Today's episode we wanted to discuss more of our personal background with our cars and specifically how our styles have changed in our approach to building cars over the years! Matt having a long list of cars he's had over the years and Liam really just having one, it's interesting to look into our influences! We'd love to hear from you guys on your story with cars and what influences your style!

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$30,000 for BLITZ 03s?!

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Today's episode we cover a LOT! We get pretty personal into our current lives, how that ties into cars and this show, plus discuss the BLITZ 03 trend a little while on the topic of WheelPrice. Shortly after the camera dies and so unfortunately the rest of the episode (literally the best part) is just for Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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Lucas Ferretti on VIP Cars!

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This week's episode we're finally having someone on who's involved with VIP car culture and can talk more in detail about it! Lucas has a background in building his GS/Aristo, being involved with big groups like Liberty VIP & Fortune Minds and of course Riverside Chattanooga, which is now becoming somewhat of a hub for VIP cars in the midwest/East coast! We discuss our perspectives on VIP culture and what makes a VIP car!

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Is it getting harder to become a Car Enthusiast?

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This weeks episode we wanted to discuss some of our plans going forward with SubStance and also dive a little into a FB post we saw recently. Talking about the difficulties of getting into modified cars now, what chassis are available now to younger car enthusiasts in the future for cheap?

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Who is SpeedyPete?

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In today's episode, we have on Peter Stuppard AKA SpeedyPete! We discuss a lot of different aspects of his life and his involvement with the car community over the past 10yrs, but one of the main topics is Networking and how it has changed Pete's life and career!

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Riverside Chattanooga was insane!

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400

In today's episode, we massively overestimated being able to record multiple guest podcasts over the weekend. So we decided to just fill you guys in on how awesome Riverside was for us. Liam talks about the experience of driving his car around downtown, the booth at the show and we dive into some of the cars that stood out too!

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Stop Buying These Seats!

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Today's episode it's just Matt and Liam talking cars, Liam took a trip to Import Alliance in Atlanta over the weekend and we decided it would be cool to just discuss some of the cars! There is also obviously a mention of a certain brand of seats, all opinions stated are those of the hosts, nothing stated is a fact... we're merely having a conversation and discussing our opinions.

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Is $40 Too Much For A T-Shirt?

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Today's episode we have Zach Addington from Misguided Media to talk about his brand experiences! Misguided Media is a Knoxville based fashion brand that Zach has built using his photography and networking skills over the past few years. We talk about a lot of brand related stuff in this episode, but also a lot of things that are relatable to anybody involved in the car community; sad boy aesthetics, overpriced imports, hype brands and adding value to relationships!

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The End of LEP Automotive

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0400

Today's episode is more of a fun Q&A with Liam, Matt and our other roommate Benny. We have some good discussions on the future of the car industry, Built VS Bought and even a little throwback to early 90s VIP cars. But also Liam gets to the topic of LEP and unfortunately it's bitter sweet end.

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Dustin Williams and OkeyDoke

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Our guest for this episode is Dustin Williams from OkeyDoke Brand. Dustin has built a really cool brand over the past 7 years that has been responsible for a few really cool meets in the south and really made an impression on Liam & Matt. We talk a lot about morals when it comes to brands, staying motivated, trying to stay relevant in an ever-changing social media environment and keeping the passion there when creating a brand! Dustin has done a great job to always stay true to his style and remain authentic in a climate where following trends is the easiest way to survive!

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What is Riverside Chattanooga and Why is it Such a Great Show?

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome back for the first episode of Season 2!

We decided since it's only a month out that we'd have our good friend Mason Gavin on the show to talk about his car show! Not only is Riverside a great show, but it is very close to both Liam, Matt and hundreds of other people. In this episode we discuss where it came from, what goes into the show (cars, venue, community etc) and why it means as much as it does to so many!

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SUBSTANCE EP.13 - Verone Digital

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Today, we dive into the world of automotive 3D rendering and design with our guest Verone Digital. Verone is a 17yr old render artist out of Tennessee and just won the Machine Auto Salon for his incredible "Euro inspired" GT86 display!

SUBSTANCE EP.12 - Brands

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On today's episode of Substance, we decided it would be cool to talk about our respective brands and what it takes to run them. We touch on the back story of both of our brands and how we got started. We also dive a little more into the stresses, headaches and how mental health can play a huge part in business!

SUBSTANCE EP.11 - Q&A

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Today's episode we decided we wanted to do a Q&A to connect with our audience and answer some of y'alls questions! We touched on a lot of cool topics and more than likely will another Q&A episode in the future, if you'd like to contribute go over to @substance_show on Instagram!

SUBSTANCE EP.10 - Build For Less

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Today's episode I wanted to cover something that I think is often overlooked, cover some topics that don't have definitive answers. DIY vs Shop built? Saving money by spending time instead? Can you buy cheaper wheels and they still be cool? Should I cheap out on suspension parts? All covered on episode 10!

SUBSTANCE EP.9 - Benny Whiles

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On today's episode we have our roommate and good friend Benny Whiles join Liam to talk about how we met, sim racing and most importantly photography! If you're big into photography or you think very visually, this is definitely a good episode for you!

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SUBSTANCE EP.8 - Gatekeeping

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 23:00:00 -0500

Today's episode has been heavily requested and so we delivered! Gatekeeping: a topic that is forever topic in the car community but never properly addressed.

We cover a few examples of areas we see gatekeeping occur and get down to the core of where the issues come from! We also address the distinction between gatekeeping and trade secrets.

SUBSTANCE EP7 - Charley Hoehaver

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Our second guest on the show Charley Hoehaver - I've known Charley for almost two years now, he's a fantastic photographer and just all around has some great experiences when it comes to cars and car culture. We talk about photography, dumb internet trends and auto manufacturers using nostalgia as a trick to sell cars!

SUBSTANCE EP.6 - Browsing Instagram

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500

Today's episode we just decided to shoot the shit and talk cars! We browsed through our saved posts on IG to talk about a few cars we like on the gram! We talk 3 spoke wheels, NA1 NSX's, Y33's, Bippu cars and just about every JDM sedan from the 90s that looks similar!

SUBSTANCE EP5 - Violent Clique

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Today's episode is a special, with our first official guest - Benjamin Gartin. I wanted to dive into Violent Clique as a topic since we just passed the 10yr anniversary of the group and forever there has been a number of unanswered questions surrounding Violent! Benjamin is the head of VLNT USA and co-owner of Violent, so it was good to have him on to talk about some memories and also the group as a whole. We also get Juhani Kari (the founder from Sweden) on a phone call to chime in and talk about some the origins of Violent!

SUBSTANCE EP.4 - Video Games

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Today's episode we wanted to have some fun and talk about video games/movies that inspired and changed the way we looked at cars! Hopefully this episode will bring some nostalgia to your day and if you have anything to add, please leave a comment below!

SUBSTANCE EP.3 - REP Wheels

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Today's episode we touch on easily one of the most controversial subjects with in the show car community - REP Wheels, or as we should say Fake Wheels. We wanted to approach this topic as openly as possible and so I had people contribute their perspectives through Instagram and as the episode progresses we touch on all of them!

If you have differing opinions to those that are expressed in this episode or you feel like we missed a subject on this topic, please reach out and let us know! We want to continue this conversation!

SUBSTANCE EP.2 - Social Media

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This week's episode we talk about how social media has affected the car community! We cover everything from clout to gatekeeping and some of the pros/cons that social media has had on the community as a whole.

SUBSTANCE EP.1 - Repost Pages

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0500

For the first episode of the show, we wanted to dive into a somewhat controversial subject within the car community - Repost Pages! We talk in depth about every aspect of how and what these pages do, the different types and how it can effect people within the community!