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The Creative Drive is a podcast hosted by Racer’s Creator Network President Taro Koki, dedicated to exploring the world of creativity within the automotive industry. Each episode features conversations with a diverse range of creatives, including YouTubers, directors, authors, designers, builders, and photographers, as well as industry journalists and creator economy experts. Together, we delve in... more

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Latest Episodes

Why does Toyota spend billions on motorsports? According to Toyota Gazoo Racing Global Motorsports Director Masaya Kaji, it's not about advertising—it's about building better people, better technology, and ultimately better cars.

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What does it take to turn a passion project into one of the most influential automotive brands in the world?

In this episode of The Creative Drive, Taro Koki sits down with Brian Scotto, co-founder of Hoonigan and one of the masterminds behind Ken B... more

What makes Liberty Walk one of the most influential brands in automotive culture?

In this episode of Creative Drive, Liberty Walk founder Wataru Kato shares the philosophy that transformed a small Japanese tuning shop into a global movement. From pr... more

NFL linebacker Eric Kendricks joins The Creative Drive to talk about his lifelong obsession with cars, from Fox Body Mustangs, Porsche GT3 RSs and Honda CRXs to why more NFL players are getting deep into automotive culture.

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Recent Guests

Brian Scotto
Co-founder of Hoonigan, former editor/publisher involved with Zero to 60 Magazine
Hoonigan, Ken Block project teams
Episode: How Brian Scotto Helped Ken Block Launch Gymkhana
Wataru Kato
Founder and President of Liberty Walk
Liberty Walk
Episode: Liberty Walk's Real Mission: Wataru Kato's JDM Revolution
Eric Kendricks
NFL linebacker with a deep passion for cars
Episode: NFL Linebacker Erick Kendricks Has Better Car Taste Than Most Influencers
Jarod DeAnda
Announcer and media creator in motorsports
Former Racer contributor, Formula Drift announcer
Episode: Jarod DeAnda - Inside Drift Culture
Maz Fawaz
Chief Strategy Officer
Singer
Episode: The Truth About Singer: These $1M Porsches Aren’t About Speed - Maz Fawaz
Tatsuru Ichishima
Founder of Spoon
Spoon
Episode: SPOON Founder Tatsuru Ichishima - Global JDM Icon
Mickey Andrade
Founder of Round Cat Garage, Skyline enthusiast, automotive creator
Round Cat Garage
Episode: Love for JDM Skylines and Round Cat Garage - Mickey Andrade
Zack Klapman
Host of Zack Klapman's Driver's Test; creator with The Smoking Tire
The Smoking Tire (Racer)
Episode: Early Days of The Smoking Tire, Favorite Cars and Racing - Zack Klapman
Luke Huxham
Automotive filmmaker and creator featured in Racer media
Independent creator; works with Racer Studio projects
Episode: Car Culture, Street Drifting, and Believing Anyway - Luke Huxham in Japan

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Taro Koki
Host of The Creative Drive

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Apple Podcasts
#171
Belgium/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#174
New Zealand/Leisure/Automotive
Apple Podcasts
#190
Japan/Leisure/Automotive

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Love for JDM Skylines and Round Cat Garage - Mickey Andrade
Q: What were your earlier influences before Falcon and Throttle?
Early on, I was into Hondas and the import scene, learning from magazines and peers; I read extensively from Hyper Rev and Option, and I was inspired by Japanese car culture and print media that shaped how I approached builds and branding.
Love for JDM Skylines and Round Cat Garage - Mickey Andrade
Q: Were you a co-founder technically?
I see myself as a co-founder because I was there from day one and helped grow Throttle, even though I was initially referred to as the first employee and worked without pay to get the project off the ground.
Drifting, Movie Stunts & Life on the Edge: Zee Kennedy
Q: What were the biggest challenges you faced financing and sustaining a season in Formula Drift?
Finances and logistics, especially lacking a fixed base, meant I often turned down work to focus on FD; I sold my home and everything I had to fund the program, which was financially devastating but necessary.
Drifting, Movie Stunts & Life on the Edge: Zee Kennedy
Q: How did you get into drifting, and why did you choose it as a path within stunt work?
I reinvested earnings from stunt work into driving training and drifted because it was my favorite part of stunt driving; it felt like a natural evolution to develop into a professional drifter.
The Truth About Singer: These $1M Porsches Aren’t About Speed - Maz Fawaz
Q: What is the process of ordering a Singer car like?
Customers bring a donor 964, sign an agreement for services, and then work with a dedicated team to customize interiors, finishes, and fabrics at a very high level, while the core mechanicals remain aligned with a defined engine and damper package.

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What is The Creative Drive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on creativity within the automotive industry, featuring in-depth conversations with a mix of YouTubers, directors, designers, builders, and photographers, as well as industry journalists and creator-economy experts. Episodes often explore how guests got started, their creative processes, and what it takes to build and sustain an audience in today's digital landscape, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, branding, and authentic community-building around car culture. Notable throughlines include long-term thinking in brand development, collaborations across media, and practical insights into production, marketing, and audience growth that appeal to both emerging creators and seasoned industry veterans. A standout trait is... more

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