Third Time’s a Charm: Sam Returns for More Cars, Anime & Hot Takes

Episode 56 -  Sam Larcher is back for his third round on the podcast, and you already know it's going to be a good one! We dive into his latest project—a newly acquired S13—and discuss everything from wheel fitment and Type R updates to Infinite Time Attack. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper chat without some spicy car takes, a little anime deep dive, and plenty of banter. We also touch on working conditions in Japan vs. Australia, the state of media today, and even Lord of the Rings hype. Plus, Justin has a few thoughts on Sam’s new car… and he’s not holding back. Buckle up—this one’s packed with laughs, debates, and everything in between! 

Sam's socials:
Insta

Lonely Drivers Driving Club:

• Website: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/

Justin's Socials:

• Personal: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/
• Photo / Video IG Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

Chapters

• 0:45 Episode & Guest Intro - Sam, Getting another S13 (Project)
• 4:40 33 GTR wheels on the S13
• 6:05 Type R update, Infinite Time Attack
• 8:20 Morning gym - Sam has given it a go. New job update
• 11:30 Small workshop / Owner's take
• 14:25 LA autos update / progress
• 20:45 Evo update
• 22:15 Jan 2026 - Tokyo Auto Salon
• 23:22 Anime talk
• 33:02 Men showing emotion? Down vote.
• 35:52 Hunter x Hunter and Solo Levelling, Common voice actors in anime
• 39:25 Japan vs AU work ethic
• 41:50 Going "woke" is ruining media
• 47:12 Owning stuff vs Streaming, Training
• 52:15 Cramps and the worst timing
• 56:54 Hot car takes
• 59:24 D1WA Round 1 - 22/03/25
• 1:03:00 Fitment talk - Sunk wheels, Flush etc
• 1:04:00 Justin and Sam's "banter"
• 1:08:53 Money and owing people etc in friendship
• 1:10:00 Does Sam watch F1?
• 1:12:50 Tattoo talk
• 1:25:50 LOTR hype (Original Trilogy)
• 1:27:30 Back onto anime
• 1:41:15 Wheel talk, Justin rants on Sam's new car, Where'd Nissan go wrong?
• 1:47:55 When will the car bubble burst? Sam and his car tastes. Hot takes continued
• 1:53:30 Characters in the car scene
• 1:55:30 F1 Re-cap: Australia GP 2025
• 2:03:10 Mechanics avoiding politics, LA Autos & Episode Wrap