HeyJaredHot Rods & Hijinks Episode One: Chris Spalding on SoCal Lowriders, Hot Rods, and Custom Car Culture
On this episode of Hot Rods and Hijinks podcast recorded at LilyJack Customs Shop in downtown Greeneville, hosts Reed Lane and Tommy Bennett interview Southern California hot rodder Chris Spaulding about growing up around Ascot Raceway and Lions Drag Strip and getting hooked…
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Top Choice BBQ’s Rocco & Noah Preston on Fast Cars, Simple Rubs, and Fox Body Dreams | Hotrods & Hijinks (opens the original)
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On this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at LilyJack Customs in downtown Greeneville, the hosts welcome Top Choice BBQ owner Rocco Preston and his son Noah to discuss how Rocco got started in food service, moved to Greeneville in 2008, and opened Top Choice in 2009. Rocco explains his simple salt-and-pepper approach to meat rubs, the scale of their catering operation (including serving 1,200 people in an hour and large holiday meals for John Deere), and how the business runs with a streamlined sta
Chance Lawson Talks New Music, Festivals, Touring, and Hank the Road Dog | Hotrods & Hijinks Podcast (opens the original)
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On this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at LilyJack Customs, the hosts welcome musician Chancellor Lawson of Donnie and the Dry Heavers, who discusses building his solo show, adapting in the music industry, and cutting a new record in Nashville with Jeremiah Nave. They talk upcoming performances including Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (Lauderdale stage, Saturday the 12th), the Pow River Pickin’ Party/Festival in Tazewell, Music on the Square in Jonesborough, and other fall dates. Lawson shares h
Jackyl Bassist Tom Bettini & Vulture Culture’s Chuck Love | Hotrods & Hijinks: EXPLICIT (opens the original)
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In this episode of Hotrods & Hijinks at LilyJack Customs in downtown Greeneville, the hosts welcome Tom Bettini (former Jackyl bassist, now with Vulture Culture) and guitarist Chuck Love. Tom recounts decades in music, being signed to Geffen after an Atlanta showcase, touring stories with Aerosmith and ZZ Top, meeting Billy Gibbons and Brian Johnson, and earning Guinness World Records for nonstop performance feats. The conversation covers guitars and bass gear (including Tom’s left-handed, upsid
Hotrods & Hijinks: Frank’s Kool Stuff, Mini Trucks, Rare Collectibles & a Turtles Trailer Park Deal (opens the original)
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In this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at LilyJack Customs in Greeneville, Tennessee, the hosts welcome Frank Icenhour of Frank’s Kool Stuff and mini-trucker/show promoter RJ Shelton. Frank explains his 80s/90s collecting and reselling business, shows items like rare action figures, VHS tapes, and a real Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, and shares stories of flipping collectibles, VCRs, and odd high-dollar finds. RJ talks about getting into mini trucks, meeting Frank, and helping launch the East
Hotrods & Hijinks: Tusculum Officer Chan on Car Culture, Community, and Chasing Calls (opens the original)
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Hotrods & Hijinks: Tusculum Officer Chan on Car Culture, Community, and Chasing Calls At LilyJack Customs in downtown Greeneville, Tennessee, the Hotrods and Hijinks crew welcomes Tusculum police officer Chan, who’s long been part of the local car scene and now drives a quick turbo car. Chan discusses extensive law-enforcement training, gear and tools she carries, pursuits on Highway 107, how people open up during rides, and her role as Tusculum’s first full-time female officer. They talk about
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