The MF Show

The MF Show

Welcome to the MF Show, your pitstop for celebrity interviews, hosted by Richard Waitas and Jerry Zaiden. We'll be talking about hot car topics, the automotive industry, and everywhere it takes us. On The MF Show, Jerry and Richard will bring in some of the greatest people in our industry, from racers like Mario Andretti and Ivan Stewart, to builders and designers like Chip Foose and Jimmy Shine. Follow along and listen in on the untold stories of these industry giants, and the industry as a whole. This is The MF Show brought to you by MagnaFlow.

Episodes

November 26, 2025 71 mins
In this episode of The MF Show, Rich Waitas and Jerry Zaiden sit down with Nick Isenhouer, driver, builder, fabricator, drifter, rock crawler, and one half of Isenhouer Brothers Racing. Nick’s story is the modern off-road blueprint: a kid from San Diego who grew up staring at photos of his dad’s desert cars, growing up on the internet learning about prerunners, and building his first F-100 in a small garage with his brother Chris a...
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On this episode of The MF Show, Jerry Zaiden and Richard Waitas sit down with Blake Wilkey — off-road racer, fabricator, and cofounder of Shreddy. Known for his high-energy personality and creative approach to off-road culture, Blake has built a reputation for pushing limits both behind the wheel and in the shop.Blake talks about his early days in the San Diego off-road scene, how he got into building Baja Bugs, and the process of ...
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October 15, 2025 74 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by world-renowned automotive photographer and filmmaker Larry Chen. Over the past two decades, Larry has become one of the most recognizable names in car culture, documenting everything from grassroots builds to international motorsport. His work has helped define the visual identity of modern drifting, time attack, and off-road racing. Larry talks about how a lifelong passion for cars t...
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October 1, 2025 74 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by announcer, host, and all-around car culture ambassador Jarod DeAnda. Known for his unmistakable energy and presence at motorsport and lifestyle events around the world, Jarod has spent the past two decades bringing fans closer to the action. We dive into his journey from a passionate fan in the stands to building a career behind the mic, and how his style helped shape the way audienc...
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September 17, 2025 64 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we dive in with Chris Forsberg — three-time Formula Drift champion, self-taught drift pioneer, and founder of Forsberg Racing. Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Chris helped spark the northeast drift scene before relocating to Southern California. Since 2004 he’s competed in every round of the Formula Drift series, racking up dozens of wins, over fifty podiums, and building a legacy as one of driftin...
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September 3, 2025 72 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by automotive personality, producer, and co-host of CarCast—Matt D’Andria. From his early days working in media to building one of the most listened-to car podcasts alongside Adam Carolla, Matt has carved out a unique lane in the automotive world. We talk about his journey into podcasting, memorable guests and stories from CarCast, and his own passion for building and driving fast cars. ...
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August 20, 2025 76 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we sit down with professional skateboarder, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ryan Sheckler. Rising to fame as a teen prodigy, Ryan’s life has been lived in the public eye—from winning X Games gold medals to starring in his own MTV reality show. He opens up about his evolution from competition skater to business owner and mentor, and the lessons learned along the way. We dive into stories from his ear...
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August 6, 2025 67 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by one of the most iconic figures in off-road history, Ivan “Ironman” Stewart. With a legendary career spanning stadiums, deserts, and decades, Ivan shares stories from his journey behind the wheel of some of the most famous off-road machines ever built. From winning the Baja 1000 solo to dominating the Mickey Thompson Stadium Series, Ivan helped define what it means to be a champion in ...
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July 23, 2025 43 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we sit down with Constance Nunes—builder, TV personality, and founder of Cars by Constance. Constance shares how growing up in her father’s garage sparked a lifelong passion for wrenching, and how that passion evolved into a full-blown career in the automotive world. We talk about her early days working behind the scenes in LA shops, the vision behind her signature rose gold Mustang build that debute...
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July 9, 2025 61 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by off-road champion, Dakar Rally winner, and third-generation gearhead Casey Currie. From a childhood spent around Currie Enterprises and riding dirt bikes in SoCal, to conquering Dakar with Can-Am and Monster, Casey walks us through his life of nonstop motorsports evolution. We dig into his family legacy, building a career on passion and grit, and the wild story behind his rise from sh...
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June 25, 2025 60 mins
In this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by automotive designer and artist Sean Smith. From sweeping floors in his family’s garage to shaping some of the most recognizable custom builds on the road today, Sean shares his journey through the world of hot rods, muscle cars, and beyond. We dive into his time at Art Center, his work with Ringbrothers and SpeedKore, and the stories behind show-stopping builds for clients like Kevin ...
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June 11, 2025 82 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we’re joined by filmmaker, race promoter, and off-road visionary Matt Martelli. As the CEO of Mad Media and the man behind the first Gymkhana’s and The Mint 400, Matt has helped shape modern automotive culture through his unique blend of storytelling, innovation, and pure passion for motorsports. He shares his roots in skateboarding, the origins of the groundbreaking Gymkhana series with Ken Block, a...
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May 28, 2025 53 mins
In this episode of The MF Show, hosts Jerry Zaiden and Richard Waitas sit down with legendary car designer and builder Chip Foose. From his incredible journey traversing the automotive world, sweeping floors at his father’s shop to building show-stopping rides on Overhaulin’, Chip Foose stays true to timeless, classic design over trends, where he balances his work between creative liberty and unmatched craftmanship. We also discuss...
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May 14, 2025 54 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we sit down with shop-owner and hot-rodder Jimmy Shine. Jimmy has been building hot rods for over 30 years, and has been an automotive enthusiast his entire life.  Jimmy shares his personal history in automotive, from his father’s influence, living in SoCal, and his time working under the late great Pete Chapouris. We talk about SoCal as an epicenter for car culture, being home to an incredible amoun...
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April 30, 2025 59 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we sit down with Brad Kowitz from TrailRecon. Brad and his son started the TrailRecon YouTube channel back in 2015, as a sort of personal video diary, and had no intention of making content for a viewer base. Regardless of intentions, Brad’s videos soon started to attract views, and Brad had developed a fan base of people who were interested in off-roading. This growing fan base inspired Brad to impr...
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April 16, 2025 54 mins
On this episode of The MF Show, we sit down with TJ Hunt, a YouTube heavyweight and JDM and exotic car enthusiast. TJ Hunt was one of the first to start a Youtube channel focused on car content, back in 2014. Now, TJ has a massive online following, and has pulled in hundreds of millions of views on his channel. We talk about TJ’s humble beginnings, making content on his first car, and the progression to the absolutely massive follo...
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April 2, 2025 23 mins
Welcome to The MF Show, your pitstop for celebrity interviews, hosted by Richard Waitas and Jerry Zaiden. We'll be talking about hot car topics, the automotive industry, and everywhere it takes us. To kick off the show, Jerry and Richard sit down to introduce themselves, talk about their origins in the industry, and talk about the future plans of the show. Jerry Zaiden, Co-Founder of Camburg, has an almost radical DIY attitude that...
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