Our Lifestyle Podcast (OLP)

Mini Truckin’ History with Doug Kulp

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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! 

Mini Truckin’ Life with Dan Gilliland

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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! 

No Regrets Jordan & MORE

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ODB intros episode 339 covering Scene Updates
ODB does manage to get Mike on the phone flying home from Burning Man after getting his Mazda stuck!
ODB touches base with kinfolk around the country includingJackson Rodell - Rob Rodell's son
Craig Braid to talk Sittin Pretti's Summer Slam
Justin Wyatt to discuss Fair Enuf
+ ODB interviews title guest Jordan Espinoza discussing 
How he got involved in the mini truck scene
Being a younger guy navigating the scene
Being a member of No Regrets CC
His amazing Nissan Frontier which had graphics by K-Daddy
+ much much more!  
Note: episode 339 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken by the guests or from their social media channels. 
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 
Stay On Da Rise! 

Lowridin’ - Joey Majestics

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ODB & The Mayor intro episode 338 covering Scene Updates
ODB touches base with ///Ruben Arteaga aka The Booka discussing lowriders in TV, movies and music videos 
They also discuss the cultural impact lowrider have had on society including pop culture 
ODB interviews return title guest Joey from the Majestics 
Updates on his 1964 Chevy Impala lowrider
Letting go of "Game Changer"
How the deal manifested and went down in FL involving a celebrity hip hop artist
Ultimately where the car is headed and who actually bought the '64 rag
+ much much more!  
Note: episode 338 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photo collection including pics taken by Chi Modu (RIP), Daniel Jordan and some provided by Joey over the years
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 
Stay On Da Rise! 

John Llado - Wild Side

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ODB & The Mayor intro episode 337 covering Scene Updates
ODB touches base with Randy Frederick from Negative Camber //FL\\ to talk updates for "2Ballistic" 
ODB interviews title guest John Llado who built Wild Side (March '98 Truckin' Magazine cover shot by Brian McCormick) hitting upon many topics/builds includingGrowing up in California in the 1980s/1990s
Dealing with the LAPD in the late 80s/90s
Various lifted builds and cruising a lifted truck in SoCal
Winning the Ford Design Award 
Craig Elder who is a friend of his and maybe why Craig has been on the low
+ much much more!  
Note: episode 337 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photos and photos John Llado provided. 
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 
Stay On Da Rise! 

Xception w/ Anthony ”AJ” Ammendola

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ODB intros episode 336 covering Scene Updates
ODB touches base with Bill to talk Camp N Drag 2023
ODB interviews title guest Anthony "AJ" Ammendola who built "Xception" hitting onHow he got involved in the automotive scene
The early mini truck days including his first Isuzu showing at NOPI
Moving from FL to TX and keeping his Isuzu project on track
How his GOAT status mini truck project wrapped up 
Street Trucks Mag Dec '06 shoot and how Mitch Henderson (RIP) played a roll in the truck getting shot during Jeremy Cook's visit to Killer Ridez
+ much much more!  
Note: episode 336 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. Images from my photos as well as Dec '06 Street Trucks Magazine cover shot by Jeremy Cook.
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 
Stay On Da Rise! 

Unite The Scene

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ODB & The Mayor intro episode 335 covering Scene Updates
Ruben "The Booka" joins the show to talk 1980s, pop culture and more 
ODB chats with the following peeps to talk uniting the scene with shows all around the country taking place over the next 4 months! The Sparks Show - Adam & Dizzy
Nor'Easter - Jeff Gaudette 
Revolution Kentucky - Steve
Sittin' Pretti Summer Slam - Craig Braid
Cruising With Cruisers - Lee "LMC" from LCD Podcast
+ much much more!  
Note: episode 335 artwork created by Jason "ODB" Ballard. 1 image used from Masta Ace Incorporated from their album 'Sittin' On Chrome.'
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 
Stay On Da Rise! 

Damian Fulton - Radical Rick Creator + Mini Truckin’ Magazine Returns

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ODB intros episode 334 covering Scene Updates
ODB touches base with Logan Wade to talk about the return of Mini Truckin' magazine
ODB interviews Damian Fulton to discuss 
Growing up in So Cal
California culture and how it impacted him
How important magazines were in the 80s/90s & beyond
Creating the comic Radical Rick while working at BMX Plus
Cruising in a mini truck back in the day
+ much much more!  
Note: images used are from or by Damien Fulton. Screen image of the new Mini Truckin' magazine Instagram along with ODB's image of the first issue of MT + Clerks DVD
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 
Stay On Da Rise! 

Summertime 2023 & MORE

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ODB & The Mayor intro episode 333 covering Scene Updates & summertime talk 
ODB touches base with Lauren Miller to talk Scrapin the Coast '23
ODB talks with Meghan about an upcoming mini truck "take over" at Cars & Coffee Palm Beach 
ODB touches base with The Booka ///Ruben Arteaga hitting on 
Summertime vibes
Pop culture
Movie site locations
SEMA 2023 
+ much much more!  
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 
Stay On Da Rise! 

2 Ballistic - Behind The Build

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ODB intros episode 332 covering Scene Updates 
ODB interviews Eric Foelber and Randy Frederick about the 2 Ballistic tribute build plus many who helped in some form or fashion join the show to discuss:
The motivation to build a tribute to Ballistic 
Work and details in the Toyota mini truck 
The reception fo the build since it was finished hitting 3 shows thus far
Thanking all involved for their help/support into this truly epic "2 Ballistic" tribute build 
+ much much more!  
Note: photos from the cover art by ODB and some provided by Eric Foelber and Randy Frederick. Steve Stout took the main top photo used! 
RIP Mark “Papa Smurf” Ballard! We miss you Dad. 
Stay On Da Rise!