Hot Rods & Hand Grenades Podcast

02/21/2026

12/05/2025

Black Sheep Studio LLC, one of our sponsors, got to test drive the new press brake attachment Wicks Aircraft Supply just released. Check it out 🤘😎

Email from Wicks Aircraft Supply Watch our quick demo and see why fabricators are adding this to their shop.     In the video below, we walk you through the features, setup, and performance of our Pre

08/19/2025

Explosive Kustomz is a high-end custom automotive and restoration shop with 8+ years in business building some of the baddest rides on the road. We pride ourselves on top-quality fabrication, bodywork, and paint—and now we’re looking to grow our team.

We’re looking for a skilled Body & Refinishing Technician who:
• Has solid experience in bodywork, prep, and refinishing.
• Takes direction well and works well with a small, tight-knit crew.
• Has an eye for detail and pride in their craft.
• Is eager to continue learning and pushing their skills to the next level.

We’re also looking for an Entry-Level Shop Helper

Perfect for someone eager to break into the custom car industry and learn the trade from the ground up.

Responsibilities:
• Minor assembly & disassembly
• Shop cleanup & organization
• Assist technicians with daily tasks
• Learn hands-on skills in fabrication, body, and paint

Requirements:
• Strong work ethic & positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Interest in custom cars and hot rods

What We Offer:
✅ Work on unique, high-end hot rods and custom builds
✅ Small, passionate team environment
✅ Opportunities to grow your skills in fabrication, paint, and custom finishing
✅ Competitive pay based on experience
✅ Health benefits

If you’re serious about quality, passionate about custom cars, and want to be part of a shop where craftsmanship comes first—we want to hear from you. Contact us here to submit resume or apply in person.

451 N Olive St Manteno Il, 60950 Unit D

Explosive Kustomz – Building Cars That Leave an Impact 💥r

08/17/2025

Our new episode is out! We interviewed Jerry Winter from Black Sheep Studio LLC and talked aircraft riveting, bomber seats and being a one man shop. Jerry’s hand crafted metal artwork is second to none.

We sit down with Jerry Winter from Black Sheep Studio and talk about the art of aircraft riveting, being a small one man shop and how passion drives it all. ...

07/06/2025

We have some new chairs thanks to Black Sheep Studio LLC! Aircraft riveted aluminum bomber seat office chairs. Production is low, and every single chair is hand made. Our whole show is geared towards small business, art, and craftsmanship. These are the product of those three things. Be sure to check them out and if you’re interested in some custom chairs shoot them a message! This episode will air in a few weeks so check it out!!

07/05/2025

New episode is out now!

We sit down with our father, mentor, the man who started our whole custom car journey, Mike Adcock. He talks about his career in the collision repair industr...

07/04/2025

It all starts somewhere… for Heath Moore this was it!

06/17/2025

The reality of automotive TV. Heath Moore Heath Moore Interiors

06/14/2025

Our new episode with Heath Moore is out now! Head over to our channel and give this one a listen!

We had Heath Moore in the studio to talk shop, family, and anything else that came to mind.

06/13/2025

Our new episode will be on our channel tomorrow morning! We sat down in house with our great friend and custom interior legend Heath Moore of Heath Moore Interiors and the hit tv show Texas Metal!

06/02/2025

Our new episode is live on YouTube! Our guest Anthony Vinardi talks with us about event planning, car culture, and passing the torch to the next generation to keep it all alive. Head over and check it out!! Don’t forget to share and subscribe!!

Anthony Vinardi, the man behind the Kankakee Cruise Night sits down to talk about his love for cars and how he plans to help keep the culture growing