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Iron Trap Garage Podcast

Iron Trap
Hot Rodding
Post-War Builds
Ford
Volkswagen
Survivor Cars
ITG Parts
Car Restoration
Iron Trap Garage
Hot Rod Hobby
Car Shows
Traditional Styles
Nostalgia
Hershey
Hot Rods
Swap Meets
Classic Cars
Custom Cars
Pittsburgh
Carlisle
Junkyards

The definition of a "Iron Trap" is a trap from which there is no escape and for us that's traditional hot rods and customs. Matt of Iron Trap Garage sits down with people that have their own "Iron Trap" and get to know more about how they got hooked. Contact us with possible Podcast guests - irontrapgarage@gmail.com

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Latest Episodes

Matt and Mike sit down to talk through building a hot rod on a specific  budget!  They cover 3 realistic budgets that will get anyone into a great hot rod. Please leave a comment with your personal experience on building a hot rod on budget!!

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Matt sits down with Piero De Luca, the man behind Mad Fabricators Society. They cover hot rodding in the early 2000's, the start of Mad Fab, and much more. Piero inspired Matt to start Iron Trap and Live Wire was on of the many channeled Model A's Ma... more

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Today Matt and Mike to sit down and talk about their experiences at Moultrie Fall swap meet. We had a great time the first year but things started to go down hill when Matt was almost scammed by a local shop owner on some 34 Ford parts. Thanks for li... more

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Matt sat down with drag racing legend Bruce Larson to chat about his early hot rodding days and 40 year racing career. Bruce started racing with his first car a 1932 Ford 5 window, that he bought back and restored to how it was in the 1950s.

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Recent Guests

Piero De Luca
Guest on the show; central figure in Mad Fabricators and related projects
Mad Fabricators / Iron Trap Garage
Episode: Mad Fabricators, Massive Heart Attack, Model T's & More - Piero De Luca
Bruce Larson
Legendary drag racer and builder, involved in early NHRA history
Independent racer, various teams
Episode: Drag Racing, Hot Rodding & NHRA Championship!! - Bruce Larson
Nick Dart
Australian designer and creative director with experience in the music and automotive industries.
Surfer Sam
Episode: Nick Dart Design - Black Sabbath, Aston Martin, & Iron Trap?

Hosts

Matt
Co-host and primary speaker; long-time host with multiple episode appearances and hands-on involvement in production and content development.
Mike
Co-host and primary speaker; frequent guest and collaborator across episodes, often driving technical discussion and project storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Funny that

    Mike describes Delta having WiFi as being ‘wild’

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strokers NZ
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Tips and tricks plus awesome stories, the YouTube channel is definitely the bread and butter for content but the podcast is super enjoyable to listen too. Long Live Hot Rodding!

    Audible
    5
    Jerad Sayles
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Tips and tricks plus awesome stories, the YouTube channel is definitely the bread and butter for content but the podcast is super enjoyable to listen too. Long Live Hot Rodding!

    Audible
    5
    Jerad Sayles
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great guys!

    I really enjoy the back in the day stories and business minded outlook these guys always talk about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brickhouse Racing
    United States2 years ago
  • Vintage automotive adventures for the every man!

    Listening to Matt and Mike, and the rest of the posse surrounding Iron Trap universe, gives an insight to a, to me, fantasticly facinating hobby- although a niche in the vintage automotive hobby; traditional, mostly Ford based, hot rods.

    They bring us, via their recordings, along for their adventures, hearing the histories from the people, who also is in it for the hobby, with only a few being in the industry behind, all with an appealing attitude of “we do our best, which you can do too!”. We ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dannerr
    Denmark2 years ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' warmth and authentic, down-to-earth storytelling.
Audiences highlight the camaraderie and willingness to mentor newcomers.
Fans appreciate the honest looks at the challenges of turning a hobby into a business.
People enjoy the mix of nostalgia with practical, actionable car-project insights.

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Iron Trap Crew Answers Your Questions!! - 50th Episode!!!
Q: Is there a vehicle that has passed on to another owner that you miss having in your garage?
Most of the cars I've sold, I've already moved on from emotionally, but there was a 70 Camaro 427 four-speed that I couldn’t justify purchasing at the time.
Iron Trap Crew Answers Your Questions!! - 50th Episode!!!
Q: What made Matt start a business, and what was the hardest part?
Matt has always been an entrepreneur since childhood, though the hardest part was turning it into a proper business and handling the logistics of running it.
Iron Trap Crew Answers Your Questions!! - 50th Episode!!!
Q: How long have you been friends and what was your inspiration to start a YouTube channel?
We have known each other for about 12 years, and the inspiration stemmed from a need for a creative outlet after feeling frustrated with the previous work.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Trap Garage Podcast

What is Iron Trap Garage Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on traditional hot rodding, vintage car culture, and the DIY hustle behind building, restoring, and collecting classic vehicles. Guests share origin stories, the evolution of their projects, and the community-driven nature of the scene, with a recurring emphasis on mentorship, archival footage, and the realities of turning a hobby into a business. Across episodes, listeners can expect candid anecdotes from the shop floor, road trips chasing finds, and practical tips on sourcing parts, negotiating estates, and preserving history, all delivered with infectious enthusiasm and a strong sense of camaraderie. A standout is the willingness to tackle both the technical craft and the personal narratives that keep this subculture al... more

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