Hot Rods & Hijinks

In this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at Lil’yJack Customs, it’s just the hosts sitting down to “shoot the bull” and reflect on being more than 25 episodes in, a busy year at the shop, and the seasonal rush of spring and fall. They discuss finishing up a Jeep project, cycling multiple builds through the garage, and hopes to stay busy through winter. The conversation jumps through car culture topics including Slammed Snuff, Cars and Coffee vs. grassroots builders, community help for breakdowns, and upcoming events like Mini Mother Truckin’ Nationals in Maggie Valley, the Triple Crown in Nashville, and a first annual Fall Fest Sundown on Depot on October 24th with pre-registration and space for hundreds of cars. They also tease a soundproof mobile studio to take the podcast on the road, mention sponsors, and recap a townwide scavenger hunt tied to Central Park.

On this episode of Hotrods & Hijinks at LilyJack Customs in downtown Greeneville, Tennessee, the hosts welcome Central Park owner Calvin Ball and operations manager Richie Clayton to discuss bringing Central Park back to Greeneville at the original building (1365 E Andrew Johnson Hwy). Calvin explains how a persistent Facebook message led them to visit, how landlord Rocco helped make the deal happen, and why they chose this location over a larger franchise bidder. They share Central Park’s growth (four Chattanooga locations, one in Cleveland, and now Greeneville), their return to the original simple menu (burgers, hot dogs, chicken items, fries, shakes, lemonade), hiring and training plans, and a target opening week of October 5 with a soft opening. They also cover brand history, consistency improvements from company-owned stores, community excitement, and Richie’s drag racing.

Diesel Myths, Maintenance & Mega Horsepower: RG Diesel Talks DEF, Deletes, and Building Boost In this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at LilyJack Customs in downtown Greeneville, the hosts interview Justin and Meghan Lyons, owners of RG Diesel in Greeneville, Tennessee, a family-run shop opened in 2019 that services light-duty diesel trucks (Cummins, Duramax, Power Stroke) from oil changes to engine builds, suspension, and lifts. They discuss recurring industry problems like poor parts quality, locked-down vehicle programming data, and parts shortages, then explain diesel basics including high common-rail fuel pressures, cetane, ultra-low sulfur fuel lubricity issues, and block heaters. The conversation covers dyno events and extreme horsepower, rolling coal and EGT risks, longevity driven by maintenance, common failures like 6.0 Power Stroke head gaskets/EGR coolers, and why DEF deletes are illegal and heavily penalized. They share fuel-quality tips, oil-change intervals, favorite platforms to work on, shop growth plans, their Diesel Boneyard eBay parts operation, local fair pulling sponsorships, and personal “had enuf” topics like fuel prices, homework, and spam calls.

On this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at LilyJack Customs in downtown Greeneville, the hosts welcome Top Choice BBQ owner Rocco Preston and his son Noah to discuss how Rocco got started in food service, moved to Greeneville in 2008, and opened Top Choice in 2009. Rocco explains his simple salt-and-pepper approach to meat rubs, the scale of their catering operation (including serving 1,200 people in an hour and large holiday meals for John Deere), and how the business runs with a streamlined staff. The conversation also covers burnout from nonstop customer messages, a past second location in the old Central Park building, and car talk ranging from Fox Body Mustangs to high-horsepower builds, Vipers, Hellcats, and plans to eventually pass the BBQ business to Noah.

On this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at LilyJack Customs, the hosts welcome musician Chancellor Lawson of Donnie and the Dry Heavers, who discusses building his solo show, adapting in the music industry, and cutting a new record in Nashville with Jeremiah Nave. They talk upcoming performances including Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (Lauderdale stage, Saturday the 12th), the Pow River Pickin’ Party/Festival in Tazewell, Music on the Square in Jonesborough, and other fall dates. Lawson shares his musical background, songwriting influences (Willie Nelson and John Prine), touring stories, and what he values most in venues—connecting with the crowd. The conversation also features his dog Hank Williams’ shelter-adoption story, a segment on treating people with more respect, a grape “Dr. Nuff” taste test, and Lawson’s one-year sobriety milestone.

In this episode of Hotrods & Hijinks at LilyJack Customs in downtown Greeneville, the hosts welcome Tom Bettini (former Jackyl bassist, now with Vulture Culture) and guitarist Chuck Love. Tom recounts decades in music, being signed to Geffen after an Atlanta showcase, touring stories with Aerosmith and ZZ Top, meeting Billy Gibbons and Brian Johnson, and earning Guinness World Records for nonstop performance feats. The conversation covers guitars and bass gear (including Tom’s left-handed, upside-down playing), wild road and promo stunts, and the realities of the changing music business. They also discuss Vulture Culture’s origin, lineup, writing process, upcoming recording plans, song themes, and where to find the band online, plus personal “had enough of” rants and off-topic stories.

In this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at LilyJack Customs in Greeneville, Tennessee, the hosts welcome Frank Icenhour of Frank’s Kool Stuff and mini-trucker/show promoter RJ Shelton. Frank explains his 80s/90s collecting and reselling business, shows items like rare action figures, VHS tapes, and a real Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, and shares stories of flipping collectibles, VCRs, and odd high-dollar finds. RJ talks about getting into mini trucks, meeting Frank, and helping launch the East Tennessee Showdown show, including big turnouts and the challenges of running events. The crew swaps Marketplace and car-buying frustrations, covers Frank’s themed Suburban and other vehicles, discusses VHS car movies, and ends with the “I’ve Had Enuf” segment plus Frank’s wild Craigslist Ninja Turtles-and-vodka trailer story.

Hotrods & Hijinks: Tusculum Officer Chan on Car Culture, Community, and Chasing Calls At LilyJack Customs in downtown Greeneville, Tennessee, the Hotrods and Hijinks crew welcomes Tusculum police officer Chan, who’s long been part of the local car scene and now drives a quick turbo car. Chan discusses extensive law-enforcement training, gear and tools she carries, pursuits on Highway 107, how people open up during rides, and her role as Tusculum’s first full-time female officer. They talk about Tusculum’s growth, traffic issues, speed cameras, and local spots and events including the Creamy Cup, Jogging for Jess, the Freedom Day celebration, and the Fair Enuf show. Conversation also ranges through CrossFit Arcane and Chan’s lifting numbers, skydiving and driving the Dragon, wildlife sightings, and their “had enough” topics like spam calls and constant complaining.

In this episode of Hotrod & Hijinks at LilyJack Customs in Downtown Greeneville, the hosts welcome local voice actor, impressionist, and content creator Nigel King (Potent Frog). Nigel explains how his impressions started from a Call of Duty moment that led to streaming and growing a catalog of voices like Plankton, Homer Simpson, SpongeBob, and Peter Griffin, and he shares how he handles telemarketers and recent voice work, including an ad for King of the Hill. He discusses auditions through his agency and training via Tara Strong’s Voicelings program, plus the costs and realities of voice acting. Nigel also promotes the Greeneville Gathering (Sept 12–13, 2026 at Eastview Rec Center) featuring guests like Eddie Deezen, Carey Means, Fred Stoller, Schoolly D, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Brock Baker, and Sean Kelly, along with vendors and hotel discounts.

On this episode of Hotrods and Hijinks at LilyJack Customs, the hosts welcome Benny Broyles of Sound Decision and his dad Wassan Broyles of Hardware Hotrods in Limestone, Tennessee. Benny shares how Sound Decision has evolved over 20 years, from high-end custom car audio and interiors to truck accessories, marine audio, and massive boat systems, plus what it took to take a ’58 Beetle to SEMA—earning Top 40 in Battle of the Builders, Top 20 in the Upholstery Awards, and selling the car on-site after tough negotiating. Wassan and Benny also расскаunt their father-son, 10-year build of Benny’s ’91 two-door Jetta—nicknamed “Creamy Center”—with one-off paint, extreme detail work, a heavily reworked wiring harness, and nearly 100 awards. The conversation also covers oddball projects, old-school car show culture, and what they’ve “had enough of,” including the lack of common sense and over-reliance on technology.