Artists and Octane

On episode 19, Artists and Octane is honored to have Eric Luttmer and Jason Laureles in the studio. 

We discuss:

• Our first vehicles and the embarrassing things we did to them
• Mescal and weather it tastes like just diesel or diesel filtered through a jock strap
• Eric's Ranger and if his parts stash is being prepared or hoarding
• Keep Rent Burn- Minitrucker edition
• and much much more

I really hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

On episode 17, Artists and Octane's host discusses the importance of getting out with the guys. Going camping, having fun. The importance of connection. 

You'll hear about:

• Hot Pocket
• P-Bone
• Poopster
• and more!

I really hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thanks, see you next week!
Robin 

On episode 16, Artists and Octane is honored to have Jordan Cole from Trust in the Machine back in the studio. For reasons that aren't immediately apparent, we turn the springs on my microphone booms into musical instruments throughout the show. So that's fun. Or annoying. 

We discuss:

• How to pronounce (Bentley) Bentayga 
• American Bodyworks 1000hp Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 
• Jordan's skills in commercial media production and creation
• A new game for the show: Keep, Rent, or Burn where we compare the following vehicles:
  Ferrari F40, GMC Syclone, Ford GT40, Nudie Cadillac, Porsche 918 959 and 911 RS 2.7 as well as many many more. 
• How to get stuck in a Mclaren P1
• Brief overview of the plans for my Tundra

I really hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thanks, see you next week!
Robin 

On episode 15, Artists and Octane goes back on the road to bring Joey from Imperial Leatherworks back on the show.

We discuss:

• Tiny horses
• How woking out is proven to improve mental health
• Minitrucker time
• Why Avis (really all rental car companies) suck
• Why old guys shouldn't be messed with
• Joey's collaboration with Gunstone Creations and Black Rifle Coffee

I really hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thanks, see you next week!
Robin 

On episode 14, Artists and Octane's host discusses the artistic side of his life with RAM Studio Texas. Also, you'll hear me refer to this episode as number 15. Disregard that haha. 

You'll hear about:

• What RAM Studio Texas is
• How it came into being
• What the artist does and doesn't like to make
• The people who keep Robin straight
• How important it is to have people around to keep you straight

I really hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thanks, see you next week!
Robin 

On episode 13, Artists and Octane goes back on the road to chat with David Garrett, Owner of Spokes Bicycles. 

We discuss:

• Air-cooled VW's
• Lowriders
• Kei Trucks
• Motorcycles
• Owning a Business

I really hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thanks, see you next week!
Robin 

On episode 12, Artists and Octane gets a little tipsy with our friend Jason Laureles. Jason is a auto painter, leather craftsman, and musician. 

We discuss:

• Music, and how he literally spends a quarter of the year on Spotify
• Letterkenny
• Respecting build quality 
• Parenting
• Mental Health
• Moist

I really hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thanks, see you next week!
Robin 

On episode 11, Artists and Octane talks with Jeff Munsey, owner of Munsey Speed. Munsey Speed caters to the classic truck market by producing high quality, domestically manufactured carbon fiber parts. Thats right, Carbon Fiber for Old Trucks. 

We discuss:

• Why he left beautiful Southern California to live in Rural North Texas
• Our first Cars
• Making Carbon Fiber parts for Farm Trucks with an identity crisis
• Why Doc Fowler is a legend
• Marketing in 2020
• What lead me to start making Art

I really hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thanks, see you next week!
Robin 

On episode 10, Artists and Octane talks with Keith Sawyer, owner of Nfamus Metal Fab and overall metal wizard.

We discuss:

• His first truck was a standard cab truck with 6 12" subs behind the seat 
• Why he doesn't rush work but works as fast as he can 
• Pivotal moments in his time as a business owner
• What artistic endeavors get his mind off work

I hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thanks, see you next week!
Robin 

On episode 9, Artists and Octane talks with Cynthia Pierce, the 'better half' of Protouring Texas and a epic all around car chick. 

We discuss:

• Her parents street racing with car seats for her and her siblings
• How her meeting Eric really poured the gas on Eric's love of cars
• Life as a chick in the car / motorcycle world
• Her favorite car she currently owns and that it doesn't have a LS swap (YET!)
• Why the new Blazer sucks
• and so much more! 

I hope you enjoy this episode, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Thanks, see you next week!
Robin