Yotas Yotas Yotas Podcast

Amanda drives an awesome black Toyota 4runner SR5 she lovingly named Captain Marvel... even though sh's not a big comic book fan. Ha! She is one the top members of a huge group called the AZ 4Runner Outsiders based right here in Arizona. We had a lot of fun chatting about Toyotas, solid axle swaps, The Outsiders and gettin it in her Runner! If you are a member of The Outsiders you probably know her. She is always at one their many off road runs and events that they put on throughout the year. It was great getting to know her a better and we can't wait to hit the trails with her soon... Welcome aboard Amanda!

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@captmvl
@az4runneroutsiders

AZ Toy Pros is a Toyota service shop out of Mesa, Arizona run by Ben & Erick. Ben is a Toyota wizard and considered by many to be The Godfather of Toyota! He was a Toyota tech for many years, tired of the dealer life he started his own shop. Erick is the owner of State 48 Overland helping Toyota owners bring their adventure rigs to life with the aftermarket. Both of the dudes have extensive knowledge in their areas and bringing them together to make peoples dreams come true was inevitable. Their love for the Toyota Community and passion for customer services makes them the premier shop for adventure lovers from across the country. I had a blast visiting the shop, meeting the guys and doing the podcast. I look forward to bringing my rig down to AZ Toy Pros in the future for some killer upgrades. Welcome aboard guys!

AZ Toy Pros
63 E McKellips Rd
Mesa AZ 85201

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@aztoytech
@state48overland

https://state48overland.com

Alex drives a 1st Gen Toyota Sequoia! He's spent the last few years building it and just loving the hell out wheeling and camping in it! There were some challenges in getting the old girl equipped with best but, with a little help from some friends and the amazing people in the Toyota Community the rig is a beast! I was introduced to Alex at a Jeep event from our good buddy Mark. Alex was also at Overland Expo West where we really became friends. Alex is a solid dude with a solid rig and is definitely Toyota For Life! Welcome aboard Alex!

Phil returns to the podcast for the second time. We catch up on his truck and the status of his retirement.  It is always a pleasure trading stories with Phil. He tells us a couple of whoppers! Phil continues to stack  the miles on his 1st Gen Tacoma roaming the country side, battling bears and swamp creatures from North Carolina to The Ozarks! 

Welcome aboard Jillian. Jillian is the driver of a beautiful 2016 Quicksand TRD Off Road Tacoma. She has spent the last 8 years chalking up the miles in her Toyota. Starting from scratch and learning as she goes about off roading, overlanding, adventure seeking and becoming a cherished member of our wonderful Toyota community. Jillian is known for her outgoing and fun loving personality. She is also known for being a trail blazer for women in the off road scene. When we first found her on social media she was out in the wild with her crew of off road ladies. You will definitely find Jillian wheeling, camping and blasting your ass with her super soaker water cannons! She was also the host of a  podcast in 2023 called "Citizen J Podcast" where she traded stories with other trail blazers. It was a pleasure having Jillian as a guest and getting to know her better. We look forward to seeing what's in store for her Tacoma in the future... she hints at some pretty big and awesome things to come!

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@jillianrebekah
@citizenjpodcast

Welcome aboard Jess. Jess started her love for Toyota in a 2015 TRD OR PreRunner. She quickly learned d that 2WD wasn't going to cut for her and she upgraded to a 4WD. She built her white 3rd Gen Tacoma with all the goodies. It was an overland style beast that she took everywhere. White with all the red trim and details to match her hair. Recently Jess pulled the trigger and got herself the all new 2024 4th Gen Tacoma and she is fired up. Not only because the truck is now red just like her hair but because the turbo charged 4cyl is ripping it up. She has already begun her bid on "Rose" and things are happening. Can't wait to meet Jess & Rose at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff and looking forward to whats in store for them both...

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@redhead_jess

Brian is the owner of AZ Tune Pro... Arizona's Premier Toyota & Lexus Tuning. He is partnered with Westcott Designs, you can find him there tuning trucks and all over AZ as well. He was in Tuscon running trails and running rigs before he stopped by to do the podcast. Brian has owned just about every Toyota under the sun and he has more in the works.  We talk about his Toyota origins, his business and his future endeavors. It was awesome to meet Brian and we look forward to seeing where the future take him... Welcome aboard!!!

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www.aztunepro.com

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@aztunepro

Rigs & Roasts is a monthly event held at Westcott Designs in Phoenix, AZ.  Set up the pod and had a blast talking with Jeff Westcott, Sahara Scion and meeting some new Toyota friends Brit & Krystal. A huge Thank You to Jeff Westcott for letting come and do the pod. Jeff is a huge supporter of our community and I appreciate the opportunity. Please check out our YouTube channel for the videos from this podcast. 

Mark is a Lexus loving Zoni! If you haven't seen Mark's GX470 on the Gram yet... get to it. The thing is an out right monster.  His most recent MOD is the Werewolf Portal system.  If you are unfamiliar with portals, like myself, the inter webs will help get you there. I sat down with Mark and we talked about the origin of his love for the GX470 platform and how he was introduced to the portals through a friend who has them on his Taco.  Looking forward to wheeling with Mark on some local AZ trails and can't wait to see where he takes the LMTL3ss rig next. Welcome aboard Mark...

John is basically a mad man! He turned his slammed Scion into off road beast after the city put speed bumps in his neighborhood and he couldn't drive over them. When I say beast, I mean, mode activated. This Scion is tough AF! Loaded up with custom parts to fit the platform John loves ripping' with crew and pissing off the interwebs with his unique build. It was awesome getting to talk to this US Marine and looking froward to watching what he has in store for "Blockade Runner"... Welcome Aboard John!