Today we sat with Corey from Bimmer Invasion. Corey is 1/3 of the Bimmer Invasion team. We met Corey in 2023 at Bimmer Invasion Orlando and were welcomed with open arms. Since then we have built a relationship and even attended the Bimmer Invasion event in Orlando and their new stop, Los Angeles. Corey has a health way of looking at business and a …

Today we sat with Young Quicks. Young Quicks is a songwriter, recording artist and entertainer out of Oxnard, CA. At the moment his new song "Oxnard" is playing multiple times daily on the radio. His new success was not seen overnight. He has been making music from 2012 and earlier. Young Quicks is a hard worker and he also gives back with his year…

Today we sat with Finding Nick! Nick is a content creator in the automotive space. He's a young, motivated and hard working individual who has made a name for himself in the Youtube space and beyond. He had an interest for making videos which stared back in his early days filming BMX which turned into filming music videos to cars and now a Youtube …

Today we sat with Neeks the owner of Secret777s. Neeks started his brand not long ago and it has turned into one of the biggest streetwear brands to come out of the 805. Neeks created the logo while working at a dealership on his downtime. He had no plans to start a brand, yet the first batch of hoodies sold out even before the brand had a name. No…

Today we sat with Dan Collier AKA Pizza Man Dan! Dan is the founder of Pizza Man Dan's which has over 8+ locations all over the 805. Dan left the east coast in his early 20's and set off on a cross-country adventure that landed him in Santa Barbara CA with $20 to his name. He quickly got a job at Domino's Pizza and then transitioned to Rusty's Pizz…

Today we sat with Lil Kaine! Lil Kaine is a music artist from the LA area. In this episode we talk about his music career, early life, graffiti, cars and life. Thank you all for watching and please make sure to listen to Lil Kaine available on all streaming platforms. Guest:@211KaineHost:@Frank_Downstar Supported by*@Downstar @Downstar_Skate ​Downs…

Today we sat with Will Collette AKA @BillCO. Will is a content creator, public speaker, R8 owner and just a motivated individual. I was introduced to Will by a friend when I was searching for guest for the podcast. I didn't know what to expect but I was fully engaged by his personality and ability to tell stories. Listen along as Will explains his …

Today we sat with Gary King JR. Gary is a fascinating person. He works with Hoonigan, rides BMX, runs a brand called "Booty Hustlers", drifts and pretty much just lives life. I really enjoyed talking to Gary as we vibed on so many random subjects. What a good dude. Much love y'all.Guest:@GaryKingJRHost:@Frank_Downstar Supported by*@Downstar @Downst…

Today we sat with long-time DTWD guest and hall of fame TJ AKA T-Money. TJ is one of my closest friends. We have a relationship that started back in 2007 when we worked together at Best Buy. Unfortunately, TJ's father recently passed away so we wanted to touch base with him and talk about how he's coping with such a profound loss. Rest In Peace to …

Today we sat with our buddy Daniel Martinez AKA Daniel M Life. Daniel is a BMW enthusiast who is the owner of a G80 M3 and a F82 M4 Competition along with a mint Acura Integra GS-R. But Daniel was not always so fortunate. Being born in Mexico, Daniel migrated to the US with the clothes on his back and only one shoe to make the journey. Daniel tells…

Today we sat with Xavier Wulf! Xavier Wulf is a famous rap artist who started his career in the "SoundCloud" era and is credited to being one of the contributors to that genre of music. Along with his impactful rap career, Wulf is a passionate automotive enthusiast. His passion for cars is genuine and is a huge part who he is. He has managed to mix…

Today we sat with Jason Richmond AKA "HondaPro Jason". HondaPro Jason is a Honda brand advocate. Jason has a true passion for the Honda brand which consumes much of his life. From traveling the states on a nationwide dealership tour to literally traveling the globe attending Honda events, HondaPro Jason is definitely "In The Know". Listen as we dis…

Today we sat with Cayden Young, a 19 year old entrepreneur from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Midnight Auto Garage is a parts retailer who offers 100s of parts out of the storefront in Calgary. Cayden has recently made the jump to pursuing his business full time after quitting his job. We discussed his journey, starting the business, Bret Hart & more. …

Today we sat with Davonte Parsha AKA Dee With Da Helmet. Dee is a skateboarder who has a disease called "Von Hippel-Lindau" which is a rare, genetic multi-system disorder in which non-cancerous tumors grow in certain parts of the body. He has had both of his adrenal glands removed along with brain surgery. All of which has not stopped his dream of …

Join BimmerPod host David Barrett as he discussed a variety of things related to BMWs, including the need to take care of your older car - and what happens if you think you have, but maybe you haven't. Don't turn your head away - you know that might be you or someone you know. There's good information, and some thoughts on tires and suspension as w…

Join BimmerPod host David Barrett as he discusses the latest unique halo BMW model, personal experiences with his M2competition, some interesting updates related to BMW electric vehicles, and the progress of BMW motorsport in its early campaign days in 2023. In addition to the wry comments, there's some great music to help your drive. Don't miss ou…

Today we sat DJ Mambo of Mambo In The Morning on Q95.9FM. Mambo is such a motivated person and his hustle is motivating. 20+ years into his career and he is still pushing the boundaries with media and content creating. Mambo is definitely one of those guys that you listen when they talk if you want to get put on game. Much love to Mambo and the who…

Today we sat with Smooth of Smooths Barber Shop out of the 805. Smooth is an entrepreneur who has owned multiple barber shops in the Ventura and Oxnard area. We talked about his life in the 805, starting off in barber school in Long Beach, mentoring other barbers, family life, travel and much more. Make sure to check Smooth out and show him some lo…

Today we drove to Armadillo, TX with our buddy Davis Arreola in a 1969 Chevelle. We talked about a lot. It was fun. Armadillo was sick. We might move there one day. Enjoy!P.S. we were not really driving and it was oregano. Relax, Mom. Guest:@DayBeez824Host:@Frank_Downstar Supported by*@Downstar @Downstar_Skate ​Downstarinc.comHyperURL.co/Downstar@D…

Get the inside story on the new BMW 3.0 CSL - why are there only 50 of them? And why is it based on the original E9 3.0 CSL from the 1970s? Join host David Barrett and learn how BMW M was created and the truth behind the BMW M "Tri-color" stripes. It's a fun filled, history and mystery episode of BimmerPod. Don't forget to visit us online at: www.b…

There have been a wide array of responses to the new for 2023 G87 BMW M2. They range from delight to disgust, and BMW traditionalists have thrown the Mexico produced sport coupe into the river. Bimmerpod host David Barrett takes a deep dive and shares the truth about the car - technically, appearances, performance potential, and what BMW was thinki…

Today we sat with Crystal M. Harris of the Melissa Zee Group. Crystal shares with us her journey in a fairly new career path as a realtor. This his not her first shot at entrepreneurship. Crystal also owned a salon all while being the mother of 2. The Melissa Zee Group has a high end clientele list from Bel Air to Woodland Hills. Crystal shares wit…

Today we sat with Bryan Alamillo AKA "Hater". His nickname is hater because when I met him that's what I was introduced to him as. Shortly after, I knew why. But the "Hater" that sat with us today was a very different version of Bryan. His growth over the last few years has been noticed and I wanted to talk about it. Much love to my brother for sha…

Join host David Barrett at the remarkable Laguna Seca racetrack in Monterey, California for the 2022 Festorics. This annual event brings some of the most ardent BMW lovers together for a day trackside - watching a wide array of racing machines all day long, including BMWs, some of which has a remarkable racing pedigree. David talks with the winner …

Join host David Barrett in Pacific Grove, California to wander through the 2022 Legends of the Autobahn. Along with some amazing cars, David talks with Expel Marketing Manager Jason Bailey and Moton Suspension guru Sean Myers. If you're interested in not only amazing cars, but how to improve your suspension and protect the paint on your precious BM…

Today we sat with TJ AKA T-money 805. TJ is one of Frank's best friends. They met at Best Buy in 2007 and have been great friends since then. TJ is such a great person and he's become one of the most requested guest on DTWD. Guest:@Tmoney805 Host:@Frank_Downstar Supported by*@Downstar @Downstar_Skate ​Downstarinc.comHyperURL.co/Downstar@DowntimeWit…

Today we sat with Bryan Arnett who is a content creator, skater, streamer, and Youtuber. Bryan has found his place in content creating with 124k on Instagram and 234k+ on Youtube. Not only is Bryan great at connecting with his supporters, he is also an amazing skateboarder. He has seemingly mastered "Late" tricks which makes him stand out from the …

Today we sat with Branden Dale who is a songwriter, podcast host, traveler, fitness enthusiast and creative. Branden's look at the world is very interesting which lead us into many directions such as the universe, energy, conspiracy theories, music, podcasting and even a local beef between a pizza place and a meme page. It was a pleasure to sit wit…

Today we sat with Ronney Jenkins who is a former NFL player turned entrepreneur. Ronney was raised in Oxnard, CA where he attended Hueneme High School. In his early High School days his talent in football was noticed and as a freshman he was moved to the varsity team. By his senior year he was setting records such as 619 yards in a game and 7+ touc…

Join host David Barrett as he goes over the fantastic Bimmers by the Bay event in San Diego with the BMW CCA San Diego Chapter, the fall classic O'Fest in Palm Springs, BMW motorsport happenings and much more. Don't forget to visit us online at: www.bimmerpod.comPor David Barrett

Today we sat with Mickey Andrade of Throtl. Mickey is one of the founders of the popular brand Throtl. Throtl has become a huge staple in the automotive community and Mickey is well-known for his builds and his attention to detail. Being in the industry since the early 2000's, Mickey has a wealth of knowledge that he uses to keep pushing the bar hi…

Today we sat with Ryan Basseri who is the owner of Rywire. Rywire is a motorsport electronics company that started in the Honda community which has spread into every aspect of the automotive community including Formula Drift and high-end exotics. You can find Rywire's products used on cars at your local meet or by the best in the industry at events…

Public highway advocate and author Mi Ae Lipe joins host David Barrett to talk about the issues that complicate driving in 2022, especially with high performance vehicles such as those built by BMW. From distracted driving to reaction times and staying safe on the road, Mi Ae is an expert and wonderful conversationalist - both. The insights shared …

Today we sat with Sky Sunner who is a local entrepreneur in the 805. Sky is a highly motivated person and always has something going on. This time on the pod, we discussed the Happy Place and his new venture into food with Happy Place Eatery, his goals for the future, struggles of a work/family balance, getting a seat on the Saticoy Mac Council and…

Today we sat with John "Nads" Naderi. Nads is an OG in the import community. In 1998 while living in a van, all Nads wanted to do was be a writer. Nads started to learn media and ended up getting a job at a magazine. Soon after he became the editor of Super Street Magazine. Since then, Nads has been a staple in the import community. You can catch h…

Today we sat with Frank Visionary of Visionary Foreign And Exotics. Frank is an entrepreneur with a successful multi-million dollar business. With the success of his business brought $1M+ of dream cars ranging from a Hellcat Charger Super Stock to a Huracan EVO. All which he takes to the local test and tune night where he puts on a show in the burn…

Did you know that BMW's California design shop partnered with renown racing car manufacturer Dallara to create the latest M Hybrid V8? They did... It's just been unveiled. And what about the new 2023 BMW G-81 M3 Touring? Want BMW to sell this in North America? We'll tell you how it might be possible. This is a short, but fun episode of BimmerPod. J…

Join us for a fun episode where we meet and greet BMW owners from all over the western United States and have some fun discussions with two of them. Learn about the remarkable E9 CSL - the original CSL - as well as a mint condition 1800ti. Host David Barrett will bring you up to speed on upcoming events, the joy of seeing the BMW Car Club of Americ…

Join host David Barrett as he shares some insight into the new BMW M4CSL - as this is the 50th anniversary of "M" and BMW is making the most of it. David also sits down with Crevier BMW's Teresa Hillstead and discusses the BMW Ambassador experience - what do people do to make their cars even more capable? What does Crevier do to empower their clien…

In this premiere episode of BimmerPod, host David Barrett gets the podcast going with an overview of how all things BMW will become content for BimmerPod. Meet a newbie BMW Car Club of America member, a new BMW M car owner. Learn about a fascinating mobile and web app that connects you with other likeminded drivers. Catch up on new events, includin…

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Shane Heyl and Beagle the creators of the new Shake Junt & Hijinx Net video "Shrimp Blunt". Shrimp Blunt was released 3/24/22 on the @HIJINX Net Youtube channel and it has been doing numbers ever since. This film features some of the best skaters out such as Jamie Foy, Andrew Reynolds, Kader, Theotis Beasley, Dustin…

Welcome to BimmerPod. This introductory (promo) episode will introduce you to BimmerPod, explain what it's about, and share some of the upcoming stories and topics that will be covered. Host David Barrett has been a BMW owner for most of his adult life. His first BMW was a 1968 1600, which was a blast to drive (as a teen), and opened Pandora's box …

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Josh of Breakers Stereo. Josh has been into car audio since a young teen. In his early 20's he started working for Breaker Stereo in Oxnard CA and moved his way up. Now he runs the whole operation and has big dreams for the future. Josh is a very smart and driven person and we had a blast to speak with him. Make sur…

Hey, everyone! Today we talked to an anonymous inmate in prison. We discuss his life behind bars and what landed him there almost 10 years later. Hopefully someone can benefit from this conversation. We want to thank Anonymous for sharing his story with us. We hope to see you soon!Guest:Anonymous**Supported by**​ @HeeltoeAuto HeelToeAuto.com | @Hee…

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Greg Leone of MTV's True Life: I'm A Streetracer. At a young age, Greg was know as the rebel. Skateboarding was freedom to him and when the rules got too much to ask, he set out to make it on his own. Greg even spent some time living in a friend's tree house and even on top of a school. The path of life that Greg wa…

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Shane Heyl the owner of Shake Junt. Shake Junt is a skateboard company that specializes in grip tape, hardware, bearings and other accessories. Shane has been skating since the summer before high school and it has taken him all over the world and has introduced him to some of the most influential names in the indust…

Hey, everyone! Today Ashley and I discuss the 75 Hard program. Recently I completed the 75 Hard program and we wanted to talk about the journey and discuss how it went. 75 Hard is a program that was created by Andy Frisella which consist of these 5 task that need to be done daily, with no deviation or compromise: -Stick to a diet & no alcohol-Read …

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with Dennis Caco the creator of Max Boost Comics. Max Boost is a comic that debuted in Import Tuner Magazine in 1998 and ran until 2006. The Max Boost Comic was a hit and one of the reasons for the success of the Import Tuner Magazine. In 2006, Dennis was taking Max Boost to the top and was having amazing success with th…

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with the owner of Marx Cards, Michael Minjares. Marx Cards specializes in trading cards and other valuable collectables. This one stop shop for buying and selling and even grading collectables is a family business which was created in the memory of his late brother Mark Minjares. Michael was looking for an outlet for his…

Hey, everyone! Today we sat with the legend Beagle! Beagle is the filmer for Baker Skateboards. Beagle has been filming since high school which caught the attention of Jay Strickland who gave him a VX1000 camera to help shoot. He ended up filming a large portion of THE BEST SKATE VIDEO EVER, Baker2g. This was a collaboration of Jay Strickland and A…