The Auto Otaku
World renowned automotive editor Mike Garrett chats with special guests in the industry about topics that absolute gear heads will go nuts over.
The Auto Otaku
Auto Otaku Episode 24: Jarod DeAnda
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Season 3
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Episode 24
On this episode of the Auto Otaku Podcast, Mike welcomes Jarod DeAnda - the Voice of Formula Drift for over 20 years, motorsports MC, host and international car culture ambassador
Jarod takes us back to his early days street racing in San Diego and how that lead to various jobs in the import tuning scene before joining Formula Drift as its host and MC starting in 2004.
Mike and Jarod talk about the evolution of pro drifting, how Formula Drift has changed and what may be in store for the future.
They also talk about Jarod’s work with Hot Wheels, NitroCross and how automotive and motorsport culture are adapting to new audiences and reaching younger generations of fans. And a lot more…
Follow Jarod on Instagram @jaroddeanda