In this exclusive Cars and Coffee podcast episode, hosts Arnold and Hector sit down with actor Noel G, best known as Hector from the original Fast and Furious franchise. Noel shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from working with Hollywood legends including Paul Walker, Jim Carrey, Denzel Washington, and Keanu Reeves.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
• The real story behind the iconic "I got a last name too, I can't pronounce it" line from Fast and Furious
• Jim Carrey's wild improvisations on Bruce Almighty that added 6 weeks to filming
• How Noel went from facing attempted murder charges to starring in major Hollywood films
• Exclusive Fast and Furious 11 details and hints about returning to the franchise's roots
• Raw conversations about gang life, redemption, and finding purpose through faith
• Why the Orlando car scene feels like family and what makes Cars and Coffee special
• David Ayer's loyalty and impact on Noel's career across six films
• The blessing and curse of being recognized everywhere for iconic movie lines
This episode goes deep into Noel's journey from the streets of California to working alongside Academy Award winners, his transformation through faith, and his genuine love for the car community. Both Noel and co-host Hector share parallel stories of redemption that will inspire anyone facing their own struggles.
Perfect for fans of Fast and Furious, Training Day, car culture, and anyone interested in real Hollywood stories mixed with authentic conversations about life, purpose, and second chances.
Follow Noel G: Instagram: @actornoelg TikTok: @actornoelg
#FastAndFurious #NoelG #HectorFastAndFurious #PaulWalker #TrainingDay #CarsAndCoffee #CarCulture #OrlandoCarScene #HollywoodStories #BehindTheScenes #ActorInterview #JimCarrey #DenzelWashington #RedemptionStory #GangLife #FaithJourney
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.