Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Phil Rush Costly Obsession + EBGD
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
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ODB & The Mayor intro episode 349 cover scene updates & MORE
The Mayor provides updates on Eastbound Getdown 2024 aka EBGD
ODB interviews Phil Rush to discuss his cover truck "Costly Obsession" and countless other vehicles he built for himself and/or clients.
Note: episode 349 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from various images from MT Mag, Phil Rush and Makoto in Japan!
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!



Friday Dec 29, 2023
OLP Honors - 2023 Best of Awards
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
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ODB & The Mayor intro episode 348 cover scene updates & MORE
ODB touches base with James White from @Hashtag_MiniMovement
ODB & The Mayor cover the Mini Truckin HQ - OLP Best of 2023 Awards now called OLP Honors. Salute to all the winners plus the countless other non winners for supporting the mini truck scene we all love!
Note: episode 348 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from various locations.
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!



Friday Dec 15, 2023
Best of 2023 Pt. 1, 2 Ballistic Updates & The Chronic 31st Anniversary
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
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ODB intros episode 347 cover scene updates & MORE
Miggity Mike galavants onto the show!
ODB touches base with Randy Frederick to talk "2 Ballistic" updates including how to support the scene buy purchasing a magazine HERE
ODB covers 'The Chronic' 31st anniversary including a top 10 did you now
Note: episode 347 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from various locations including 'The Chronic,' Randy's 2 Ballistic, Indy 5 poster & MORE
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!



Friday Dec 01, 2023
Negative Camber Eric Cryan
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
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ODB & Miggity Mike The Mayor intro episode 346 cover scene updates & MORE
ODB interviews long time //NC\\ FL member Eric Cryan discussing
How they got together
Foesum's debut album and some of their early recordings
Foesum's timeless music which really also ties into the car culture
Almost signing with Ruthless records
Crossing paths with 2Pac in the studio
What they have in store for 2024
+ much much more!
Note: episode 345 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including various pics submitted by or found online pertaining to the guests!
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!



Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Black Friday + West Coast Legends Foesum
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
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ODB & Scotty The Body intro episode 345
They touch base with Hollywood Jay Church
ODB interviews West Coast LEGENDS Foesum to discuss many topics including
How they got together
Foesum's debut album and some of their early recordings
Foesum's timeless music which really also ties into the car culture
Almost signing with Ruthless records
Crossing paths with 2Pac in the studio
What they have in store for 2024
+ much much more!
Note: episode 345 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including various pics submitted by or found online pertaining to the guests!
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!



Friday Nov 17, 2023
Jeff Davy Devious Customs & MORE
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
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ODB & The Mayor intro episode 344
ODB touches base with Ruben "The Booka" Arteaga about SEMA and mor
Jeff Davy from Devious Customs joins the show to discuss a personal story that changed his life 1 year ago
Note: episode 344 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including various pics submitted by the guests!
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!



Friday Nov 03, 2023
SEMA 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
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ODB hosts episode 342 covering SEMA 2023 covering
Roundtable with Ron Perkins, Chris "Billy Bob" Mull, Joey Whitby & more
Universal Air
Kyle "K-Dogg" Fannin (twice)
Mike Alexander
Brandon Burrell (Street Trucks Editor)
Randy Frederick //NC\\ FL
Mike Barcia //NC\\ FL
Daniel Smith of SmithWorkx
much much more!
Note: episode 343 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including a pic posted by Mike Barcia
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!



Friday Oct 20, 2023
SEMA 2023 Preview + Cruising With Cruisers Recap
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
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ODB & Kyle "K-Dogg" Fannin intro episode 342 covering Scene Updates including
Kyle helping to save a Truckin' Mag feature truck; Nissan Hardbody
Cruising With Cruisers
Axe throwing
SEMA 2023 preview including SEMA Tips & Tricks
much much more!
Trooper Burton and LMC from Lowest Common Denominator (LCD) Podcast join the show to discuss the fun had at Cruising With Cruisers
Note: episode 342 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken at Cruising With Cruisers by ODB, Randy Frederick and others.
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!



Friday Oct 06, 2023
Mini Truckin’ History with Doug Kulp
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
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ODB & The Mayor intro episode 341 covering Scene Updates
ODB touches base with Joey Whitby who introduces his son Tyler who is a hard core mini trucker at the young age of 22!
ODB interviews title guest Doug Kulp discussing
How he got involved in the publishing world
Working at various magazines including on staff at Mini Truckin' Magazine
Shooting the cover for the FIRST issue of Mini Truckin' Magazine
Living in So Cal
Various stories during his many travels through the country attending shows
+ much much more!
Note: episode 341 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken by the guest (Doug) or from their social media channels.
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!



Friday Sep 22, 2023
Mini Truckin’ Life with Dan Gilliland
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
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ODB & The Mayor intro episode 340 covering Scene Updates
+ ODB interviews title guest Dan Gilliland discussing
How he got involved in the mini truck scene
Varoius trucks he has owned over the years
Building a brand new Tacoma known as "Too Low Taco"
His Toyota Xtra Cab which graced the cover of Mini Truckin' Magazine
+ much much more!
///Ruben Arteaga aka The Booka joins the show to talk about
Being at Dan's photo shoot back in '98
Pop culture
& MORE
Note: episode 340 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken by the guest (Dan) or from their social media channels. Steve Butts supplied the selfie pic of Dan!
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad.
Stay On Da Rise!