The Rogue Ignition Podcast

The RIP crew sits down with Devon from Skorost Auto — the young founder with a wild deadline: build a prototype hypercar in just one year and unveil it at Monterey Car Week 2026. Together, we break down where the name “Skorost” came from, the spark that is pushing him from sketches to a real build, and the gritty reality of trying to launch a hypercar brand out of nothing. We dig into CAD models, carbon dreams, and the all-nighters...

This week, Braden Sadler joins Gio to fire up the hottest internal combustion headlines from the last two months. From Toyota doubling down on gas engines and teasing a factory V8 Supra, to Corvette rewriting Nürburgring history with the ZR1X, to the jaw-dropping possibility of Mercedes running BMW powerplants — the ICE world is anything but dead. Plus, Ford’s track-focused Mustang GTD, GM’s “internal combustion renaissance,” and t...

The RIP crew sits down with Jordan from LowGlow to talk about the real hustle behind the name — from customer to owner, and how he turned a niche lighting brand into a global player in car customization. He opens up about launching the new ambient lighting kit, the chaos of getting his app approved by Apple, and what it really takes to ship LED kits across 65+ countries. We get into tariffs, copycats, overseas production, and why c...

The RIP crew, joined by new member Zeke, tears into the fallout from Imola, where Max Verstappen didn’t just take the win — he stole McLaren’s momentum and reminded the grid who’s still king when it counts. We break down the first-corner gamble that put Piastri on his heels, Norris’ late-race redemption, and why McLaren’s practice pace means nothing if they can’t close. Is Red Bull back in the fight? Or are they surviving on instin...

The RIP crew takes a look back at the Miami Grand Prix, Red Bull’s fall from dominance with Verstappen’s pole-to-P4 slide, Norris’ early clash that possibly cost him the win, and how McLaren turned a possibly weather-warped weekend into a statement 1–2. Is Kimi Antonelli the new star on the field, or is Zak Brown’s race-first setup strategy unbeatable? This wasn't just any race, it’s a reckoning for every team that McLaren are runn...

The RIP crew breaks down the chaos from the Saudi Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri didn’t just win—he planted the McLaren flag at the top of the championship. They unpack the penalty that cost Verstappen the win, Norris’ wild recovery drive, and why McLaren’s straight-line speed is officially a Red Bull problem. Plus: is it time for team orders at McLaren, and has Piastri officially stepped into title contender territory? This one’s...

On today's episode, Gio joins the man behind RevLife, Micah, on diving into the ever so present US tariffs and industry responses to said tariffs. They also touch on the Dodge Charger EV, the Rimac Nevera, the Corvette series, and some interesting functioning movie set cars, such as Baricade from Transformers.  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @therogueignitionpod Keep an eye out for Episode 4, where we will be discussing all...

The all-new RIP crew, Gio and Anthony, break down the C8 Corvette ZR1’s jaw-dropping Nürburgring tests and debate whether GM’s engineers just outdrove the entire European supercar world. Then, it’s all about McLaren’s dominance in Bahrain—can Piastri actually take the title this year? And what’s going on with Lewis Hamilton’s rocky start in Red? Plus, Adam LZ lands on the Formula Drift podium, and The Stradman launches his new pizz...

Episode 1 highlights the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon, merging supercar power with family-friendly versatility. We discuss Ferrari's rumored return to a gated manual in future hybrids, a nod to more visceral driving. Formula 1 coverage includes Verstappen’s breakthrough, McLaren’s competitiveness, and Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari. Broader updates—new tariffs, EV tech, and charging standards—round out a fast-paced look at the indu...