Lonely Drivers Driving Club

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 culture. From solo travel plans and Japan dreams to nostalgic chats about MySpace and MSN, it's a laid-back but meaningful catch-up with someone who's all about doing things his own way. Blake's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/blaketattooz/https://www.instagram.com/bloodlinesinknorthperth/ Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 Hamilton some love), we dive into everything from car culture to personal growth. We also cover anime updates, Saturday night antics, neighbour drama, and the eternal Mac vs PC debate—with a splash of dark humour and the usual banter. On a deeper note, the conversation shifts to topics like addiction, politics, parenting, and what it means to be a “good” person in today’s world. There’s even a nostalgic shout to Round the Twist and some real talk about the shortcomings of the education system. If you’re here for the laughs, the rants, and the kind of convos that happen when the mics are hot — this one’s for you. 🔥 Grab your headphones, let’s roll. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 latest F1 testing updates, the Perth JDM Central meet, and Infinite Time Attack. Plus, we tackle anime hype with the new Demon Slayer movie, Solo Levelling Season 2 and some cheeky ecchi tagged anime. Oh, and of course… we ask the real questions: Why did KFC get rid of the buckets?! 🍗😭 Tap in for a mix of laughs, hot takes, and a bit of chaos as always. 🔥 Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 Japan, Michael shares what fuels his passion for motorsport. We dive into the evolution of drifting in WA, the realities of building and rebuilding engines, and the insane prices of JDM icons today. But it’s not just about cars—Michael opens up about mental health, family life and his experience growing up, and how priorities shift as you age. Plenty of laughs, stories, and insights in this one! Hit play and join the ride. 🚗💨 #KeepWADriftAlive Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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: We also cover of the joys of detailing, a lot of anime talk and an update on how our training is progressing. Shoutout to George (Ignite Image) for sharing some amazing Bathurst 12 hour shots as well. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 comes with the end of year. We then re-cap some highlights from 2024, Justin re-caps his Solo Levelling movie experience and we re-cap the 2024 F1 season and some of the latest news. Thank you for joining us in our second season. We had some amazing guests on the podcast and thank you for all the support. We'll see you in the new year - peace. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 travelling various states doing stand up gigs. A highlight was Bruno being featured on Kill Tony (Episode 687). Tune in to find out what it was like. We talk about a few things including a very in depth anime discussion during the second half of the show (avoid this if you don't want to listen spoilers!). Bruno is a top bloke and shared a lot of insight into what it's like being a comic, having a day job and a love for anime. Bruno's Social media: InstaKill Tony Appearance Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 of being a car enthusiast. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 own business to dealing with crippling anxiety, being diagnosed with bipolar 2 and how it's impacted him. It's a long episode but well worth the listen. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 driving after some time away from the track and it helped immensly! We talk about a whole heap of motorsport related content along with some food recommendations as well haha. We deep dive into a few topics including Targa West, entry level motorsport (time attack and point 2 point etc). Shane's Socials: Facebook PageYouTubeInstagramEnjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 and the Festival of Speed. And we follow that up with some local power lifting events (Power Mania and the Night of Champions) talk as well. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 of conversation with some added flavour of Kiv's perspective along with some discussions about the Covid experience in 2020 along with Justin and Kiv sharing stories about wrecks. Kiv's Socials: InstaEnjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 recap my Driver Risk Management track day with the 86/BRZ Club of Western Australia as well. Closing out with some F1, Photography and training updates. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 illnesses and the realities of ethics & morals etc. All through the lens of our opinion of course. Wrapping up the episode with some power lifting talk and a quick shoutout to those who've supported to awareness post around Lifeline. Out of the Shadows Walk: https://www.outoftheshadowswalk.org.au/fundraisers/LonelyDriversDrivingClub Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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. We then discuss my recent Collie Test & Tune experience; Justin recaps, taking some photos at D1WA Round 3 at Carco, F1 re-cap and recent news, and then we finish off with some powerlifting and mechanical woes. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 I wasn't expecting was Justin's dive into ecchi anime, haha. Tune in for a fun but quite random conversation on all the things you've come to expect from us. Take care and stay safe. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 catch up on. Justin and Danny start by bonding over becoming a father, with Danny's second child just being born three days ago (at the time of recording). We go deep into all things mechanical, resto, and how Danny feels about shifting to FIFO work. We somehow get back to tool talk, and Danny clarifies and corrects the Drift Kingz story I tried to convey in Episode 22 with Luke Veersma. Danny's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danny_friend/ Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 into Callan's experiences and transition onto the global stage. Beyond the weights, we explore Callan's personal interests, from his love for anime, F1 and gaming! As the conversation flows, we also touch on the inevitable realities of growing older and its impact on our bodies and athletic pursuits. Remember to check the episode chapters for the various other topics we cover as well :) Callan's Socials: herehere Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/

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 from the circuit. But that's not all – this episode takes a few unexpected turns! We kick things off with some impromptu gaming chat and eventually find ourselves deep in a discussion about food. It's an episode full of passion, randomness, and laughs. Join us as we weave through our favourite topics and try to stay on topic with car talk. Enjoying the pod? Shoot us a text and let us know! Lonely Drivers Driving Club: https://lonelydriversdriving.club/https://www.instagram.com/lonelydriversdriving.club/ Justin's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/justinarmarego/https://www.instagram.com/rusteeze_media/