Lonely Drivers Driving Club
There's nothing quite like the freedom, pride, joy, and escapism a car can bring. Whether hitting the perfect apex on a track, riding with the windows down and a nice summer breeze flowing through the cabin or spending hours detailing your pride and joy for a show, there is a community for you. Community brings connection, and through connection, belonging.
Lonely Drivers Driving Club is a podcast hosted by Trevor and Justin where we explore the topics of mental health, grassroots motorsports in Australia, F1 and personalising our cars (along with the many "not planned" aspects of them) in the name of growing the car community in Australia, and hopefully expanding it beyond our borders as well.
We interview guests who share similar insights so you can learn from their stories and grow the car community even further. Not every guest is a car guy/gal; however, the insights they share are worth sticking around for.
Hit subscribe and/or follow, and we look forward to having you in the passenger seat, buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Episodes
57 episodes
Strength, Self-Esteem & "The Squat King", Callan (@uncontained_strength) returns!
Episode 61 - This week we’re joined by Callan – powerlifting coach, national athlete, and all-around good bloke. We dive into his recent competition, training goals, and what it’s really like competing on the big stage in Japan.
Two Guests, Too Many Tangents – The Ultimate Drift Chat (ft Danzy G and Mr. Joosten)
Episode 60 - For the first time ever, we’ve got two guests in the studio at once – and things get out of hand fast. From LS swaps, wet drifting and passenger ride thrills to anime, game nostalgia, sharks in the river, and que...
Ink & JDM Imports: A Chat with Blake (blaketattooz)
Episode 58 - This episode, we sit down with Blake—tattoo artist, car guy, and anime fan—for a wide-ranging convo about his journey into the JDM scene, finding creativity in tattooing, and growing up during the rise of anime and gaming cu...
Rants, Roller Shots & Real Talk
Episode 57 - In this episode, it’s just Justin and I back behind the mics for a classic throwback-style catch-up. From new jobs and late-night cruises to D1WA drift re-caps and F1 hot takes (yes, even Justin gives Lewis Hamil...
From Garage Woes to JDM Shows: A Wild Ride Through Cars, Anime & Chaos
Episode 55: It’s just Justin and I on the mic this time, and we’re covering everything—from frustrating home garage repairs to wild workshop stories and even a deep dive into the sentimental side of cars. 🚗💨We recap the l...
Michael Joosten: Drifting, JDM Icons & Chasing the High!
Episode 54 - This week, we sit down with Michael Joosten, a man who's been in the thick of the drift scene for years. From his first car and nostalgia for Auto Trader magazines to competing on the track and experiencing Ebisu Circuit in ...
Season 3 - Let's go.
Episode 53 - We are back after a much needed break. Justin and I talk re-cap what we did on the break along with highlighting a few car events such as:ACC Australia Day Event (~22min mark)Motorvation, Targa Rall...
#Wrapped, LDDC - Last Episode of 2024
Episode 52 - In this episode Justin and I wrap up our recording for 2024. We kick things off with the sombering truth that Christmas isnt' always a great time of year for everyone. As you grow older - you realise the stress that com...
Bruno - A comic from Perth, WA visits America. (... as seen on Kill Tony)
Episode 51 - In this episode we stray a little from car culture and speak to a guest who Justin has known from his younger days, Bruno. Bruno has just come back from a 3 month trip to the US and recounts his experiences being a comic and...
50 Episodes of LDDC - Thank you.
Episode 50 - Yeow, made it to episode 50. Who would've thought we'd get this far. Justin and I re-cap my first power lifting comp experience, re-capping the recent ACC: Cars in the valley event and we talk about the highs and lows o...
Chris and his story: Deep dive into anxiety and mental health
Episode 49 - In this episode we sat down with Chris Greenwood, a close friend of Justin's who has been there for him through thick and thin. Chris shares his story with us around his journey through life, from running his ow...
A chat with Shane from Technologic Motorsport Engineering (Driver Coach, K20 DC2 time attack car)
Episode 048 - In this episode Justin and I sit down with a guest I've recently had the pleasure of meeting, Shane Rodgers (Owner of Technologic Motorsport Engineering). I recently reached out to Shane to get some coaching on my driv...
Western Australia's string of events (D1WA Rd 5, Festival of Speed, Power Mania & Night of Champions)
Episode 047 - Justin and I break down a recent string of some really great events in WA. This is a short episode as we just re-cap the events we've been two and our highlights etc from them.On an automotive front, D1WA Round # 5 ...
We chat with Kiv - A story about the ups and downs of sports car ownership
Episode 046 - In this episode we invite an old friend of Trevor's to the podcast - Kiv! We first met during a club event for the WA 86/BRZ Car Club (Similar to Marcus) and hit off a friendship from there.We cover our usual topics...
Back at it, WTAC 2024, RWB Talk, DRM Track Day re-cap and more
Episode 45 - We are getting close to 50 episodes.. But here we are, back for another round of our usual content. Starting off on recapping WTAC then moving to our Perth's #7 RWB build (it's a freaking 997 GT3 Cup car!!).I re...
Polarising opinions & harsh realities
After a little hiatus, we are back! Justin and I cover his adventures with Sam and LA Autos to kick off before moving towards some of our more usual topics. We then move the discussion to some more polarising discussions around ADHD, mental ill...
Back to our regularly scheduled car content (F1, D1WA, Collie Test & Tune and Power Lifting)
Episode 43 - In this episode, Justin and I take a trip down memory lane, sharing our experiences of how the internet & technology have changed over our younger years and the thrill of discovering the Fast & Furious. W...
Ecchi Hour - Justin and I talk Anime, F1 and Celebrity Role Models
Episode 42 - In this episode, Justin and I talk F1 (Hungary), Celebrities and their "unwilling at times" forced mantle of being a role model. We mention D1WA Round 3 and then dive into some of our usual topics.The topic that...
Catching Up with Danny Friend: Fatherhood, FIFO Life, and Mechanical Mastery
Episode 41 - Our longest episode to date - let us know if you like this format!In this episode, Danny Friend returns as our guest for the week. It's been thirty-odd episodes since he's been on with us, and we had a fair bit to ca...
Questionably Strong Conversation with Callan (@uncontained_strength)
Episode 040 - In our milestone 40th episode, Justin and I sit down with Callan, Justin's powerlifting coach and a seasoned competitor in the world championship series. We delve into the world of competitive powerlifting, gaining insights...
D1WA Round # 2, F1 Re-cap mixed in our usual topics of conversation!
Episode 39 - In this episode, Justin and I dive into our action-packed experience at D1WA Round 2, capturing the thrills and spills of the drift scene. We also recap the latest F1 race in Spain, sharing our thoughts and highlights f...
We're back.. after a small reset and recharge.
In this episode, Justin and I (Trevor) catch up on life and share entertaining stories and valuable insights. Justin recounts a hilarious yet painful incident involving a pug that injured him. We also dive into some exciting car updates f...
Adventure Awaits: Shane's Camping and 4x4 Passion in WA (@Office2Outback)
Episode 37—In this exciting episode, we sit down with Shane, a close friend and the mastermind behind a brand-new YouTube channel (Office 2 Outback) dedicated to camping and adventures in Western Australia. Join us as we delve into Shane...
Just two sick boyz catching up (F1, Covid, Pet & work place culture talk!)
Episode 035 - Join us for a shorter Episode 35 as Justin and I reunite after my trip to Melbourne. We dive into a range of topics, from the resurgence of COVID to workplace culture and the challenges of middle management. We also discuss...
Webby On Cars and Dream Drives: A Chat with Paul Webb
Episode 034 - Join us as we sit down with Paul Webb, the man behind the growing YouTube channel 'Webby On Cars.' We reminisce about our first meeting at a Drive Against Depression Drive Day and delve into our shared passion for auto...