The Automotive Artistry Podcast

Josh (AKA Crickett) is a Fabricator specializing in TIG welding on high performance custom exhaust systems, sheet metal work, and more.

Crickett known in much of the Drift scene has taken his talents to @Hobbyshopgarage_ and @LostAngelsCareerCenter . Creating some well known projects and sharing his knowledge with the next generation in our industry.

This episode includes our first ever live TIG welding on stainless exhaust tubing, discussing tactics, what to do and not to do, and ideas on what to look for in the process. This was a great way to end the interview on this Over 4 hour episode!

IG @ Crickettfab

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Lost Angels Special Series #2

Our final episode of the series!

This episode is more than an interview. It's our first hand view of the school, their equipment, live work progress and working along side students. From student interviews to speaking with instructors, we bring their perspectives together.

Thank you to Aaron Valencia, the staff and most importantly, the students of Cohort 17.

Follow Lost Angels Career Center on instagram @lostangelscareercenter

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Lost Angels Special Series 1.

This special series brings us to Lancaster California to take part with the students of the the Lost Angels Career Center. On this episode we sit with Owner/founder Aaron Valencia. Aaron. With his background in custom car building, Aaron brings his skill set to a higher cause, showing the next generation of industry professionals how to find purpose through the Custom Automotive Industry.

The Lost Angels Career Center @lostangelscareercenter

Lost Angels serves disadvantaged youth through mentorship in the Custom Automotive Industry. Their students range from ages 18 -24 and are taught by a talented group of instructors. Courses range from Welding, body and paint, 3D printing, machining, electrical, CAD design and more. What makes this program stand out even more, is their focus on mentoring their students to be the best they can be to enter the workforce and build a life for themselves.

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Episode Sponsor

SATA USA INC.

Their support for this episode helps us highlight the next generation in our industry.

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Miguel and Connie are back from Lancaster California!

After spending 2 days at Lost Angels Career Center, we sit down to give you insight on the trip and what to expect for our upcoming 2 part special series.

@Lostangelscareercenter

Episode Sponsor

SATA USA

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Travis Hess is the owner to Kolor by Tuki. Specializing in custom paintwork, Travis has mastered multiple aspects of custom paintwork. From hand lettering, pin striping, application of flake and candy paints, gold leaf and more. With a family history of Drag race cars, historic classics and more Travis Brings his years of experience to this episode.

IG @Tukipaintsit

www.Kolorbytuki.bigcartel.com

Kris Olsson is the owner of Steering Wheel Kris. Specializing in the recreation and customization of vintage steering wheels. From making wheel molds to custom center pieces, Kris has developed the processes and business model that has let him thrive in a Niche part of our industry.

IG @Steeringwheelkris

Website www.steeringwheelkris.com

Episode Sponsors

SATA USA

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Tom Utley is the owner and operator of Von Industrial. Specializing in the recreation of vintage machinery name tags, plates and badges. He is a Mechanical Engineer at Raytheon and has a background in woodworking and machining.

@Kingtutley

www.vonindustrial.com

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Episode Sponsor

SATA USA

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Austin Paruch is the owner of Paruch Automotive and Motovator Coffee.

Learn what inspired Austin with his career in car building, metal shaping and creating a coffee brand that supports the trades.

@Austin_Paruch

@motovator.inc

www.motovator.com

Special thanks to this episodes sponsors

1. Sata USA www.satausa.com

2. The Working class Women

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Our Last episode of our 2026 Detroit Autorama series.

Part 1 with Jonathan Goolsby and Paul Vannus

Jonathan Goolsby is the owner of Goolsby Customs located in Hueytown, AL. Specializing in full custom builds.

@Goolsbycustoms

Paul Vannus is the owner of Dutchboy Hotrods located in Vicksburg, MI. Specializing in full custom builds.

@dutchboyhotrods

Part 2 with Tina Nelles of BASF Refinish

@BASFREFINISH

Tina Nelles is the Marketing Service Manager for BASF Refinish. With over 20 years in the automotive paint industry Tina is an advocate of all aspects of our industry and the people in it. She is the influential role that helps promote some of the biggest names in the custom automotive world and a major influence in inspiring the future generations entering our industry.

Episode Host

Thank you to BASF for hosting our podcast at the 2026 Detroit Autorama.

Episode Sponsor

SATA USA

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Part 2 of our 2026 Detroit Autorama Series.

This episode is full of great metal shaping aspects from history, tooling and technical to car building, understanding car building from a clients perspective and building a great 8 contender.

Guest 1

Fay Butler

Fay is the owner of Fay Butler Fab/Metal Shaping established since 1977. Teaching through his seminars and books, Fays classes cover fundamentals of metal shaping from understanding shape, metal shaping tools and usage, and the science behind metal shaping.

@Faybutler visit www.faybutler.com

Trent Lewis and Mike Markin

Trent is the owner of Midwest Metal Works. His second appearance on the podcast featured on episode 43. Joining us is Mike Markin. Mike is a customer who became a friend and together they built a great 8 contender. A great episode that give perspective from the car builder and client.

@midwestmetalworks

Episode Host

Thank you to BASF Refinish for Hosting our show at the 2026 Detroit Autorama

Visit www.refinish.basf.us for more information on Automotive paints.

@basfrefinish

Episode sponsor

Dynabrade

An industry leader in tools and equipment covering metal fabrication, automotive refinish and more!

Visit www.dynabrade.com

@dynabrade_auto @dynabrade_inc