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Iron Trap Garage Podcast

Iron Trap
Hot Rods
Carlisle
Car Restoration
Car Shows
Swap Meets
Hot Rodding
Custom Cars
Hershey
Classic Cars
Iron Trap Garage
Ford
Automotive Restoration
Car Culture
Car Parts
Grand National Roadster Show
Automotive Parts
Model A
Swap Meet
Schroll Estate
Social Media

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 about how Hot Rodding is still very old school and the only way to figure things out is by doing. Everything is earned, there isnt a cut a dry how to on every step in the hobby!

Check out our website!! - www.irontrapga... more

Matt and Mike sit down to talk about what they feel are "subgenres" in the collecting side of the old car hobby. They discuss some of the collections we have bought that are filled with a very specific type of item, and what subgenres Matt seems to f... more

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a little slice of heaven they were able to pick, the Joe Koch Estate. Joe was the "local legend" in the Ocean City, NJ area and had a shop filled with all of the best stuff. Thankfully we were able to purchase so ... more

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Matt sat down with Hemmings Creative Director Dan Stoner last week to chat about hot rods. Dan started Garage Magazine and Autocult Magazine before working for Hemmings in 2012. It was great sitting down with Dan to chat about Hot Rods, Hemmings and ... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Stoner
Creative Director at Hemmings Motor News (guest)
Hemmings Motor News
Episode: Garage Magazine, Autocult & Hemmings Creative Director - Dan Stoner
Vince Hamm
Grandfather of Mike, long-time car club member
Episode: Hometown Hot Rodders - Vince Hamm & Don Wimmer
Don Wimmer
Friend of Vince, drag racing participant and Maple Grove tech crew
Episode: Hometown Hot Rodders - Vince Hamm & Don Wimmer
Gene Winfield
Automotive customizer, legendary hot-rod pioneer
Independent/Various studios
Episode: Remembering Gene Winfield & How He Impacted Us At Iron Trap Garage
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
Host of Iron Trap Garage Podcast
Mike
Co-host of Iron Trap Garage Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Funny that

    Mike describes Delta having WiFi as being ‘wild’

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strokers NZ
    New Zealand4 months 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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Fans enjoy the community vibe and the candid, relatable banter between hosts and guests.
Listeners praise the hosts' deep knowledge of vintage cars and stories behind historic finds.
Audiences appreciate the mix of nostalgia and practical buying/building advice.

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Garage Magazine, Autocult & Hemmings Creative Director - Dan Stoner
Q: What was a defining moment that highlighted the intersection of publishing, TV, and car culture?
The Jesse James Discovery Channel project and the Leno Entertainment Tonight incident showcased how collaborations with pop culture figures could elevate a niche automotive publication into a widely perceived cultural force.
Garage Magazine, Autocult & Hemmings Creative Director - Dan Stoner
Q: How did Dan get involved with Hemmings and what was his mindset when joining?
Dan explains that Hemmings recognized his unique vision from Garage and Autocult, and after a nine-month process, he joined to help redefine the brand by merging deep car-culture history with engaging, story-driven content.
How To Build A Hot Rod On A Realistic Budget - $5k, $10k, & $20k
Q: What would you spend 20 grand on and build a car?
With $20k you can buy a solid base car, often a running or project-ready body, and allocate the rest to a drivetrain, suspension, and finishing details, while also leveraging parts you already own or can source cheaply at swap meets to maximize driveability and style.
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.

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

This show centers on traditional hot rods, vintage car culture, and the money- and story-making side of collecting and building. Episodes frequently feature hands-on discussions about swapping, sourcing hard-to-find parts, budget builds, and the social dynamics of the hot-rodding community, often anchored by first-hand experiences and historical perspective. Notable is the mix of practical know-how, storytelling, and industry nostalgia, with guests ranging from legendary builders to editors, creating a lively, community-driven vibe that emphasizes hustling, mentorship, and the joy of the hunt. Listeners are likely enthusiasts who enjoy deep cuts on parts, provenance, and the crossover between DIY culture and media/storytelling in automotive... more

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2. Vince Hamm
3. Don Wimmer
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7. Nick Dart

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