Iron Trap Garage Podcast

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Jazz Music, Tony Bennett, Hot Rods & Customs - Brian Newman Jul 12, 2026

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Matt is joined by our good friend Brian Newman, who is a renowned Jazz Trumpet player, and the current owner of the 32 Ruined Roadster. Brian has played trumpet for a lot of amazing artists including Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. He bought the 32 Ruined Roadster from us a little over a year ago, and has been driving it all over Brooklyn and NYC!

Brian Newman's Website - https://www.briannewman.com/

Brian's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/briannewmanny/

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PO Box 6
New Berlinville, PA
19545
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Should Modern Technology Be Used In Traditional Hot Rodding Jul 05, 2026

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Matt and Mike sit down to discuss a highly debated topic, should modern tech be used in/on a traditional hot rod. If you are a member of any facebook or online forum, this topic comes up quite often. What are your thoughts on the topic, be sure to leave a comment on spotify or head to YouTube!!

Super Sketchy Mad Scientist Estate - 1939 Ford Coupe & 1941 Lincoln Continental Jun 28, 2026

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about one of the estate in NJ we dubbed the "Mad Scientist Estate". This estate is where we got the 1939 Ford coupe and 1941 Lincoln, and a giant pile of great Early Ford parts. There was so much sketchy wiring inside the garage, and and even crazier living situation!

Rare 1941 Lincoln V12 Zephyr & 1939 Ford Extracted From Condemned Garage - https://youtu.be/03ViOSRiiKs

Unloading A TON Of Lincoln & Ford Flathead Parts - Iron Trap Christmas - https://youtu.be/CrBhAKGmV5Y

First Drive Of Mad Scientist's 1939 Ford Coupe - https://youtu.be/WWgvtWsWPiA

Tips For Building An Authentic Looking Traditional Hot Rod Jun 21, 2026

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Matt and Mike sit down to give some tips and tricks for building an "Authentic" looking traditional hot rod. These are a few of the things we try to do that make our builds seem like an authentic traditional hot rod that we pulled right out of the barn. Oh, and we were bidding on some cheap project cars during the podcast as well!!

Everything Is Earned In Life - Even With Hot Rods Jun 07, 2026

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about how Hot Rodding is still very old school and the only way to figure things out is by doing. Everything is earned, there isnt a cut a dry how to on every step in the hobby!

What Is Our Favorite Subgenre Of Collecting Of The Old Car Hobby May 31, 2026

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about what they feel are "subgenres" in the collecting side of the old car hobby. They discuss some of the collections we have bought that are filled with a very specific type of item, and what subgenres Matt seems to focus on.

Joe Koch Estate - Hot Rods & Rare Speed Equipment! May 24, 2026

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a little slice of heaven they were able to pick, the Joe Koch Estate. Joe was the "local legend" in the Ocean City, NJ area and had a shop filled with all of the best stuff. Thankfully we were able to purchase so great parts for our personal cars and Matt's collection!

Hometown Hot Rod Heroes - Joe Koch "The Wizard" - https://youtu.be/i_cZwRbLoFw

Garage Magazine, Autocult & Hemmings Creative Director - Dan Stoner May 17, 2026

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Matt sat down with Hemmings Creative Director Dan Stoner last week to chat about hot rods. Dan started Garage Magazine and Autocult Magazine before working for Hemmings in 2012. It was great sitting down with Dan to chat about Hot Rods, Hemmings and his early years in the California hot rod culture!!
Check out our website!! - www.irontrapgarage.com
Don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast!! - https://open.spotify.com/show/09WnyHe97uUrMkeXF6dQIL?si=dObfWrBKTyqP42qwrO5vjw
- Get 10% Off Your Eastwood Order With The Coupon Code ITG10 At Checkout * Some Products Excluded - https://glnk.io/73rnx/irontrap
Wanna send us something?
Iron Trap Garage
PO Box 6
New Berlinville, PA
19545
Matt's Instagram - @irontrap - https://www.instagram.com/irontrap/
Mike's Instagram - @mhammsteak - https://www.instagram.com/mhammsteak/
Iron Trap Parts Instagram - @irontrapfinds - https://www.instagram.com/irontrapfinds/
Iron Trap eBay - https://www.ebay.com/usr/irontrapgarage/

How To Avoid Getting Burnt Out On Your Hobby May 10, 2026

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about a topic that seems to happen quite often, hobby burnout. Matt seems to go through it quite often every season when dealing with project cars having issues, running out of fuel, and an endless amount of car events every weekend. How do you combat burnout in your hobby?

Spring Carlisle 2026 - Packed Swap Meet, Great Buys & We Sold A Ton, May 03, 2026

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Matt and Mike sit down to talk about their 2026 Spring Carlisle, They cover the parts they bought, some of their favorite things they saw, and the overall attendance.

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