About this podcast
The Creative Drive is a podcast hosted by Racer’s Creator Network President Taro Koki, dedicated to exploring the world of creativity within the automotive industry. Each episode features conversations with a diverse range of creatives, including YouTubers, directors, authors, designers, builders, and photographers, as well as industry journalists and creator economy experts. Together, we delve into what drives these creators, how they got started, their creative process, their inspirations, and their insights on building an audience in today’s digital landscape. From stories of success to overcoming setbacks, The Creative Drive offers listeners a candid look into the minds of automotive creators and their journeys.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 53 episodes
- He Builds His Dream Porsche — Betim Berisha BBI · 44 min · Season 2026 Episode 16Meet Betim Berisha — founder of BBI Autosport, the Porsche tuning shop that's been building some of the wildest air- and water-cooled 911s on the planet since 2006. In this…
- Japanese vs. American car culture - Arisa Mizuhara · 43 min · Season 2026 Episode 15Professional drifter. Rally driver. S13 owner. On this episode of The Creative Drive, Taro Koki sits down with Arisa Mizuhara to talk about her journey from Japan to California…
- I Left Super Street to Bet on the Internet - John Naderi - Creative Drive Podcast · 1 h 23 min · Season 2026 Episode 14Long before YouTube creators, influencers, and social media became careers, John Naderi was already trying to bring automotive media online. In this episode of The Creative…
- Toyota Gazoo Racing Explained - "Motorsport Is NOT Advertising" | Masaya Kaji (TGR) · 42 min · Season 2026 Episode 12Why does Toyota spend billions on motorsports? According to Toyota Gazoo Racing Global Motorsports Director Masaya Kaji, it's not about advertising—it's about building better…
- How Brian Scotto Helped Ken Block Launch Gymkhana · 1 h 45 min · Season 2026 Episode 10What does it take to turn a passion project into one of the most influential automotive brands in the world? In this episode of The Creative Drive, Taro Koki sits down with Brian…
- Liberty Walk's Real Mission: Wataru Kato's JDM Revolution · 50 min · Season 2026 Episode 9What makes Liberty Walk one of the most influential brands in automotive culture? In this episode of Creative Drive, Liberty Walk founder Wataru Kato shares the philosophy that…
- NFL Linebacker Erick Kendricks Has Better Car Taste Than Most Influencers · 1 h 12 min · Season 2026 Episode 8NFL linebacker Eric Kendricks joins The Creative Drive to talk about his lifelong obsession with cars, from Fox Body Mustangs, Porsche GT3 RSs and Honda CRXs to why more NFL…
- Jarod DeAnda - Inside Drift Culture · 1 h 52 min · Episode 41From calling Vaughn Gittin Jr. “Mr. Plow” after a full-send collision to breaking down what really separates drivers, creators, and brands—this is an unfiltered episode of the…
- The Truth About Singer: These $1M Porsches Aren’t About Speed - Maz Fawaz · 1 h 9 min · Season 2026 Episode 5In this episode of Creative Drive, we sit down with Mazen Fawaz, Chief Strategy Officer at Singer Vehicle Design—the company redefining what a Porsche can be. Singer is certainly…
- SPOON Founder Tatsuru Ichishima - Global JDM Icon · 41 min · Season 2026 Episode 4In this special episode of Creative Drive, we sit down with Tatsuru Ichishima, the founder of Spoon Sports — one of the most iconic names in the world of Honda tuning and JDM car…
- Love for JDM Skylines and Round Cat Garage - Mickey Andrade · 1 h 18 min · Season 2026 Episode 3In this episode of the Creative Drive, we talk with Mickey Andrade about finally entering the Skyline world after years of admiration, starting not with an R34, but with an R32 —…
- Early Days of The Smoking Tire, Favorite Cars and Racing - Zack Klapman · 1 h 11 min · Season 2026 Episode 2Zack Klapman, co-host of The Smoking Tire and host of the RACER Creator Awards, joins The Creative Drive podcast to talk all things cars, moving to LA from Colorado to be on TV…
- Car Culture, Street Drifting, and Believing Anyway - Luke Huxham in Japan · 54 min · Season 2026 Episode 1Director Luke Huxham joins Creative Drive for a wide-ranging conversation shaped by nearly two decades living and working in Japan. From street drifting and underground scenes to…
- Charlotte Traynor on Her MX-5 Cup Scholarship Win and Prototype Dream · 36 min · Episode 40Fresh off her monumental win of the 2025 Women in Motorsports MX-5 Cup Scholarship, 19-year-old Charlotte Traynor joins The Creative Drive podcast from the PRI Show! Charlotte…
- Shea Holbrook on Racing, Reality TV & The Next Generation of Drivers · 34 min · Episode 39Join us on Creative Drive as we sit down with Shea Holbrook, owner of BSI Racing and star of the Amazon series First to the Finish. Shea opens up about the raw, behind-the-scenes…
- Drifting, Movie Stunts & Life on the Edge: Zee Kennedy · 1 h 11 min · Episode 38Stuntwoman. Drifter. Formula DRIFT Prospe competitor. Content creator. Zandara Zee Kennedy has done it all—and she’s just getting started. From jumping off buildings in…
- From Need for Speed, Speedhunters to Race Service: Rod Chong · 1 h 20 min · Episode 37Host Taro Koki from the Creative Drive sits down with creative polymath Rod Chong — filmmaker, agency leader, ex-Need for Speed creative director, and partner at Race Service —…
- F1 Movie: An Opportunity Of a Lifetime - Erich Joiner · 1 h 39 min · Episode 36Learn more: awards.racer.com https://offers.racer.com/subscribe for RACER+ and magazine offer!The Creative Drive Podcast: Inside the F1 Movie with Erich Joiner — Racing…
- From Cars to Culture: How Auto Shows Are Transforming · 1 h 10 min · Episode 35Auto shows are evolving — and the LA Auto Show might be leading the charge. In this episode, we sit down with David Fortin, VP of Marketing for the LA Auto Show and Automobility…
- Nicole Johnson’s Wild Ride from Monster Jam to YouTube Fame · 1 h 1 min · Episode 34Rock crawling champion, Monster Jam driver, and YouTube host Nicole Johnson has done it all — literally. She’s flipped, caught fire, and driven off 12-foot cliffs, all in pursuit…
