Carstories by The Petersen Automotive Museum

Petersen Automotive Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum's CarStories podcast is committed to bringing you the best interviews and automotive stories from celebrities, racers, actors, artists, designers, musicians, enthusiasts and industry professionals. The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. Encompassing more than 300,000 square feet, its exhibits and lifelike dioramas feature more than 400 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles.

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104 episodes
Updated April 27

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Nov 7, 2023 · 22 min
President of Hemmings & Automotive Enthusiast | Jonathan Shaw
This week Daniel sits down with the President of Hemmings and automotive enthusiast, Jonathan Shaw. Jonathan talks about Hemmings 70th Anniversary in 2024, launching new services/features and how he plans to keep Hemmings the world's largest collector car marketplace. Listen now!
Oct 31, 2023 · 45 min
Car Content Creator & Enthusiast | LA Car Spotter aka Cody Lewis
This week Daniel Valdez sits down with car influencer and enthusiast, LACarSpotter aka Cody Lewis. Cody talks about how he started his famous instagram page @lacarspotter_, growing up in an automobile family, attending prestigious car events and his love of collecting.
Oct 24, 2023 · 44 min
Chief Historian of the Petersen Automotive Museum | Leslie Kendall
This week, Daniel sits down with Petersen Automotive Museum's Chief Historian and automotive encyclopedia, Leslie Kendall. Leslie talks about coming to the Petersen Museum in 1993, curating exhibits in the early years, and how he helped the museum acquire some of the its "crowned jewels" cars. Listen now!!
Oct 17, 2023 · 48 min
Lead Designer for Matchbox & Petrol Head | Julian Payne
This week Daniel sits down with lead designer for Matchbox and petrol head, Julian Payne. Julian talks about how he studied car design, his long career with Mattel working on Hot Wheels/Matchbox and the 70th Anniversary of Matchbox event on October 29th, that will be hosted at the Petersen Automotive Museum. You can learn more about the event here.
Oct 10, 2023 · 50 min
Stunt Car Driver & Host of Hot Shift | Bet Heykoop
Daniel and Patrick sat down with stunt driver and host of Hot Shift, Bet Heykoop. Bet talks about growing up in Southern California, her experience as stunt driver and her series, Hot Shift which teaches automotive enthusiasts how to drive a manual transmission car. You can learn more about her at www.stuntdrivebet.net
Oct 3, 2023 · 44 min
Alfa Romeo Brand Marketing Manager & Comedian | Kara Coraci Sellentine
Daniel and Patrick sat down with Alfa Romeo Brand Marketing Manager, Comedian & Automotive Enthusiast, Kara Coraci Sellentine. Kara talks about the growing up in an automotive family, sponsoring the Petersen's Road to Pebble Rally and the new Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. Listen now!
Sep 26, 2023 · 52 min
Director, Writer at Donut Media & Co-Host of Past Gas | Joe Weber
Patrick Thomas and Daniel Valdez sat down with Donut Media's director, writer and host of the Past Gas podcast, Joe Weber. Joe talks about his early days as an audio engineer, doing improv for the Upright Citizens Brigade and how he started at Donut Media.
Sep 12, 2023 · 37 min
Editor in Chief of Donut Media & Host of Past Gas | James Pumphrey
Patrick Thomas and Daniel Valdez starts Season 3 of CarStories with Donut Media's Editor in Chief and host of the Past Gas podcast, James Pumphrey. They talk about his stand-up days, his love for German cars and his experience working for Donut Media over the years.
Aug 8, 2023 · 31 min
Contemporary Artist, Automotive Enthusiast & Creator Director of the Cleveland Cavaliers | Daniel Arsham
Ending Season 2 of CarStories, Daniel Valdez and Patrick Thomas sat down with contemporary artist Daniel Arsham to talk cars, Cleveland Cavaliers, Formula 1 and his current exhibition "Arsham Auto Motive" at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Daniel Arsham is known for his “eroded” works that occupy a space where the concepts of yesterday, today, and tomorrow collide, representing a fictional archaeology wherein objects from our cultural and material present are unearthed at some point in the distant future. These casts of modern artifacts are created from geological materials such as sand, quartz, and selenite, appearing fossilized as if they have just been discovered after being buried for ages. Through the sculptures displayed in Arsham Auto Motive, the artist historicizes the automobile—a paragon of the modern era—and its related symbols, presenting the viewer with a glimpse of future history.
Aug 3, 2023 · 50 min
Founder of the Long Beach Grand Prix| Nate Jones | Legacy Episode
In 2016, Nate Jones who founded the Long Beach Grand Prix sat down with CarStories in 2016 to talk about his experience in the automotive industry.
Aug 1, 2023 · 51 min
Founder of The Purist Group & Petrol Head | Sean Lee
This week Daniel Valdez and Aloisa Ruf sat down with the founder of The Purist Group, Sean Lee. Sean talks about his early influence in Japanese cars, his relationship with actor Paul Walker and the backstory of The Purist Group.
Jul 25, 2023 · 12 min
Grammy-Winning DJ, Producer & F1 Enthusiast | Tiësto
Daniel Valdez and Patrick Thomas sat down with the one of the greatest DJs of all times, the Godfather of EDM, Grammy award winner, legendary, Tiësto. He loves cars just as much as he loves music and managed to merge his two great passions in the making of his new and latest album "DRIVE". His first car was a little Fiat 500 and his current is a Ferrari F8 Tributo - the great Dutch DJ talks to the Petersen Museum about his passions, aspirations, love for Formula 1 and how he loves doing what we all do: driving, listening to music - with the added perk that he can listen to his (very) own. Watch the video interview on ⁠YouTube⁠
Jul 21, 2023 · 42 min
Marketing Director, Motoring Daredevil & Made in Italy | Luna Bondesan
This week Daniel Valdez and Patrick Thomas sat down with Petersen's marketing director and motoring daredevil Luna Bondesan. She talks about growing up next to a car workshop, her experience working in the automotive industry and crazy off-road stories. Listen Now!
Jul 13, 2023 · 20 min
Comedian, Radio Personality & Race Car Driver | Adam Carolla | Legacy Episode
In 2014, CarStories spent almost the day at the Rolex Monterey Historics, in Adam Carolla's paddock, as he prepped and raced Paul Newman's Bob Sharpe Racing 1988 Nissan 300ZX. We talked about collecting cars, people's preferences and racing on the track.
Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 3 min
Designer of Bugatti Chiron, Lamborghini Huracan & Koenigsegg Gemera | Sasha Selipanov
This week Daniel Valdez, Aloisa Ruf and Patrick Thomas sat down with the car designer of the Lamborghini Huracan, Bugatti Chiron, Koenigsegg Gemera and CC850, Sasha Selipanov. Sasha Selipanov is a renowned automotive designer known for his work on several high-profile supercars. His unique design approach and distinctive style have made him a respected figure in the automotive design industry.
Jul 7, 2023 · 55 min
Race Driver & X Games Star | Sara Price | Legacy Episode
Sara Price is a Hoonigan who loves to burn fuel be it on two wheels where she won medals at the X Games. 4 wheels where she has made cameos in movies for her skills behind the wheel, UTV's where she crushes it in the dirt or now on Hill Climbs, where she tackles "street". Kyle and James were glad to get the chance to stop by the museum to tell us all about her need for speed, enjoy!
Jul 5, 2023 · 52 min
Star of Netflix's Manifest & Formula 1 Enthusiast | Matt Long
This week Daniel and Patrick sat down with actor, car guy and Formula 1 enthusiast Matt Long. Outside of his acting career, Long is also known for his love of cars. He is a dedicated car enthusiast, often seen attending automotive events and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry. Long's passion for cars extends beyond the surface level; he has a deep knowledge of automotive history, mechanics, and design, making him a true "car guy" in every sense. Listen now! Follow him @realmattlong
Jun 29, 2023 · 29 min
Co-Founder of Luftgekühlt | Howie Idelson | Legacy Episode
In 2016, Howie Idelson joins A.J. on the CarStories Podcast to chat about how he created Luftgekühlt, the ultimate air-cooled Porsche celebration, with friend and professional racing driver Patrick Long.
Jun 27, 2023 · 59 min
Conservator of the Petersen's Collection | Dana Williamson
Aloisa Ruf, Patrick Thomas and Daniel Valdez sits down with Dana Williamson. Dana is the Conservator at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, where he is in charge of the maintenance, preservation, and upkeep of the museum’s 300 or so cars and motorcycles. He is a true mechanical man who was driving tractors at age six and designing boat hulls by his twenties. He has spent time racing motorcycles, racing cars, restoring vintage cars, and flying WWII aircraft as a stunt pilot.
Jun 22, 2023 · 25 min
2x King Of The Hammers Champion & 5x Ultra4 Champion | Loren Healy | Legacy Episode
Loren Healy is an incredibly accomplished rock crawler and off-road racer who competes in the mind-bending Ultra4 racing series. A frequent sight at events like King of the Hammers, Loren has built a loyal following and recently left his day job to race full-time. He and his wife were in town for Nitto's Auto Enthusiast Day and we somehow managed to convince them to drive to the Petersen from Orange County to sit and talk to James and Kyle in 2017.

Carstories by The Petersen Automotive Museum

President of Hemmings & Automotive Enthusiast | Jonathan Shaw

Car Content Creator & Enthusiast | LA Car Spotter aka Cody Lewis

Chief Historian of the Petersen Automotive Museum | Leslie Kendall

Lead Designer for Matchbox & Petrol Head | Julian Payne

Stunt Car Driver & Host of Hot Shift | Bet Heykoop

Alfa Romeo Brand Marketing Manager & Comedian | Kara Coraci Sellentine

Director, Writer at Donut Media & Co-Host of Past Gas | Joe Weber

Editor in Chief of Donut Media & Host of Past Gas | James Pumphrey

Contemporary Artist, Automotive Enthusiast & Creator Director of the Cleveland Cavaliers | Daniel Arsham

Founder of the Long Beach Grand Prix| Nate Jones | Legacy Episode

Founder of The Purist Group & Petrol Head | Sean Lee

Grammy-Winning DJ, Producer & F1 Enthusiast | Tiësto

Marketing Director, Motoring Daredevil & Made in Italy | Luna Bondesan

Comedian, Radio Personality & Race Car Driver | Adam Carolla | Legacy Episode

Designer of Bugatti Chiron, Lamborghini Huracan & Koenigsegg Gemera | Sasha Selipanov

Race Driver & X Games Star | Sara Price | Legacy Episode

Star of Netflix's Manifest & Formula 1 Enthusiast | Matt Long

Co-Founder of Luftgekühlt | Howie Idelson | Legacy Episode

Conservator of the Petersen's Collection | Dana Williamson

2x King Of The Hammers Champion & 5x Ultra4 Champion | Loren Healy | Legacy Episode