The guy’s have officially unveiled Mike’s new ride - the 2020 Ferrari Pista 488, sporting the most powerful V8 engine in Ferrari’s storied history - but how’s ‘The Thing’ actually drive? Mike digs into the features that make this beast his favorite car on the road before diving into Matt’s recent speeding ticket, hormonal balancing, and what aspect of American life really was better ‘back in the day.’ ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Patreon Day 6:45 - Hormonal Balance 14:15 - Matt got a Speeding ...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Hey, Matt and Mike are both parents - what’s their hot take on disciplining your kids? The guys dig into parenting problems and talk generational differences before diving into watch collections, the time Mike got robbed down in Houston, and why they don’t talk trucks before diving into Audi’s commitment to electronic vehicles and why you can’t censor social media. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Does Mike Read his Guest’s Books on Mike Drop? 4:15 - Coming 2 America 6:45 - How to Run From the Cop...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Who’s got the fastest motorcycle in Dallas? This week’s guest might have the answer. The Guys return to the Uninfluenced studio to talk to Tyler, a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast and avid rider, about bikes, electric engines, and childhood dream cars before digging into valet horror stories and the fastest you can go on a bike. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:45 - Tyler the Jockey 14:15 - Power vs Speed 21:00 - Taking Off Mirrors 33:00 - Handling at Speed 40:00 - Dream Car, Dream Bike 52:30 - Valet Ho...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 38 min
Hold on, what’s happening here? An episode of Uninfluenced recorded at the Mike Drop studios?! The guys explain the one-week-only studio switch, review Marques Brownlee’s claim that it’s impossible to look cool while getting out of a supercar, and spend a little time answering some questions from the fans before diving into self-accountability and the meaning of luck. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Marty McFly 2:00 - The Studio Switch 3:30 - Googling Yourself 5:00 - Sex Injuries 9:15 - Men Versu...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Why’s Matt so mad this week? It might be business related, but it’s hardly good business practice. The guys talk riddles, net worth, social media policies and discuss the unlocked potential of the Indian Challenger Darkhorse Edition before digging into Mike’s Audi R8 and the Texas Mask Mandate. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - There Was An Old Man From Nantucket... 6:45 - Matt Loses His Mind 15:30 - Mike Drop VS Uninfluenced 22:00 - How much is PewDiePie worth? 24:30 - How to Start Your Own Busine...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 45 min
What’s Matt’s problem with reality television star Richard Rawlings? The guys review the Texas snowstorm, look back at their personal histories with supercars, and challenge a listener’s OCD claims before diving into Lamborghini Brothers and Mike’s Indian Scout Bobber. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Mystery Man 10:00 - Studio Space 13:00 - Richard Rawlings 16:30 - Lambros 24:00 - Matt’s First Supercar 30:00 - Mystery Car 36:45 - Lube, Tune, & Wheels 38:30 - Mike’s Indian Scout Bobber 45:00 -...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Remember when you got your first firearm? Thanks to a generous gift from Matt, Zach won’t ever forget it. The guys gift Zach his very first firearm, soft-review the Rolls Royce Cullinan, and talk about the stunning engineering that’s been coming out of Germany before digging into the problem with ‘brotherhood’ and Mike’s OCD. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Sons of Anarchy 3:15 - Snow Day 7:30 - Vandertrump Rules 13:30 - Matt Gives Zach a Gun 21:00 - One Family, One Luxury 27:00 - Nobody to Race ...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 31 min
What’s the best way to get in shape? Dieting works, but it’s nothing without a little old-fashioned exercise. The guys talk workout routines, Mike’s penchant for busting out push ups at the gas station, and visceral vasectomies before diving into some dicey gun control legislation (H.R. 127) that’s coming out of Texas. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Patreon 6:35 - Speed Vegas 10:50 - Working Out 27:20 - Bike Lights 33:50 - Gun Control & HR-127 51:50 - Shooting Blanks ---------- Support the s...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Why’s Matt gotta go to the doctor? Sure, strep throat might be the answer, but there’s another reason worth talking about that all dudes go through at some point. The guys talk about the time they raced before they ever knew each other (Mike won, kinda), the problem with the plumbing business, and why you shouldn’t really want your kids to be famous on the internet, even if they’re a natural. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Medicine Balls 7:30 - It’s a Small World - BMW X6M / AMGE63S 14:00 - Minu...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Matt and Mike make a triumphant return from the elusive state of California and they’ve got some stories to tell. The guys talk cancel culture, inauguration thoughts, and Matt’s newfound love of Ancient Aliens before diving into Matt’s car problem and the time he nearly went to jail. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:43 - Cancel Culture 13:27 - Running for President 18:30 - New Internet 33:15 - Ancient Aliens 47:00 - California Cruising 1:02:45 - Matt’s Car Problem 1:14:30 - Matt (Almost) Goes to Jail 1...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Last week, hundreds of protestors stormed the Capitol building in Washington D.C. and Mike Ritland has hot takes about it. The guys talk protesting, censorship, and why Matt bought an Indian Challenger Darkhorse Edition just 24 hours after riding one before digging into the best car you can get for less than $30k (and why a motorcycle might be the better buy). ---------- 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Patreon 6:45 - Storming the Capital 29:20 - Why Matt Copies Mike 40:00 - Listener Survey 43:40 - Mike Ritl...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 23 min
It’s 2021! A new year for new diets, new cars, and new scams? The guys talk resolutions, the carnivore diet, new dream cars, sasquatch, aliens, and reflect on what they learned about their unquenchable need for speed in 2020. Also a HUGE congrats to flyinglow69 for winning our merch giveaway! Thanks for playing gang - we’ll have more swag to come soon! ---------- Table of Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Skinny Scams 14:45 - The Carnivore Diet 23:45 - New Year’s Resolutions 27:45 - Mike’s New Yea...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 30 min
Which is the better bike - the BMW S1000RR or the Indian Challenger? One fan asked, and Mike Ritland has the answer. The guys talk Christmas traditions, employees and entrepreneurs, and dig a little deeper into Mike’s Audi R8 before diving into cryptocurrency and the internet’s newfound love of Pokémon cards. Want to win our free merch giveaway? Post a rating and review for Uninfluenced on your favorite podcast service (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, etc.), take a screenshot, and send it to Matt....
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Ever been to Thailand? Mike Ritland certainly has, and how! The guys talk Thailand tales, answer some fan mail, and dig into social media censorship before jumping into the highs and lows (but mostly highs) of Mike's Audi R8. Want to win our free merch giveaway? Post a rating and review for Uninfluenced on your favorite podcast service (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, etc.), take a screenshot, and send it to Matt.Holden6801@gmail.com for a chance to win! Now accepting entries until December 31st 2...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 30 min
What's the perfect speed? Mike finally got his Audi back and now he thinks he knows the perfect amount of horsepower. The guys talk poodles, black rifle coffee, and whether or not the Nissan GTR Nismo is a supercar before cutting the show short in favor of next week's Thailand tales. Want to win our free merch giveaway? Post a rating and review for Uninfluenced on your favorite podcast service (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, etc.), take a screenshot, and send it to Matt.Holden6801@gmail.com for a...
Dec 09, 2020•46 min
Are Elon Musk's Tesla cars all they're cracked up to be? Matt test drove a few over the weekend and now he's got some hot takes. The guys talk about self-driving cars, social media tagging, and review Thanksgiving festivities before talking about the problem with askholes. Want to win our free merch giveaway? Post a rating and review for Uninfluenced on your favorite podcast service (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, etc.), take a screenshot, and send it to Matt.Holden6801@gmail.com for a chance to ...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 26 min
How fast do you have to go to rip the front, side, roof, and a couple of tires off of a supercar? One 17 year old in Dallas claims he was only going 30 mph when he bent his dad’s new ride. The guys talk about Mike’s new bike - an Indian Challenger Darkhorse Edition - before digging into parental discipline, liberal American values, weight loss, and an official reveal of Matt’s new supercar. Want to win our free merch giveaway? Post a rating and review for Uninfluenced on your favorite podcast se...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Mike Ritland got coronavirus? The guys talk "private habits", dig into Mike's business outside the studio, and dip into Dan Bilzerian and stolen valor before digging into the Mercedes AMG Black Series, paint jobs, and why the Porsche 911 Turbo S is Mike's favorite ride. Want to win our free merch giveaway? Post a rating and review for Uninfluenced on your favorite podcast service (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, etc.), take a screenshot, and send it to Matt.Holden6801@gmail.com for a chance to win...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 42 min
Why don't motorcycles have thumb throttles? The guys talk bikes, lights, and dopamine before digging into the pickup line that got Matt hitched, creative ways to censor yourself, and just a little bit of pre-election conversation, post election. ---------- Table of Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - A Seal Funeral 7:33 - Thumb Throttle Motorcycles 16:00 - Win a Date with Mike Ritland 17:05 - Volume Knobs & Reset Buttons 19:45 - Porsche and Dopamine 21:40 - Motorcycle Madness 36:30 - Producer Za...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 34 min
The guys introduce their producer to the show. Matt and Mike open the show with a moment of silence before digging into the biggest difference between racing cars and racing bikes, favorite films, and racing in the age of snowflakes. And what's going on with the Ferrari SF90? ---------- Table of Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - A Moment of Silence 4:12 - A New Producer 5:00 - Weekly Races 12:30 - Good Ol' Fashioned American 23:10 - Ford V Ferrari 31:00 - Bike Racing 34:00 - Matt’s Two-Tone 39:00 ...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 31 min
The guys invite Steve Felderman into the studio. Matt and Mike entertain the idea of getting into the motorcycle game before Matt shares his story of wrecking his bike at 120mph and inviting Steve to join them to talk Japanese values and Japanese cars. And what's the deal with Matt's neighbor? ---------- Table of Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:06 - Mike Ritland, Motorcycle Enthusiast 17:30 - Wrecked at 120 29:30 - Steve Felderman (Steve’s POV) 31:24 - California Cars 41:10 - Japanese Salaryman VS ...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 45 min
The guys kick off the podcast with the best of intentions. Matt, Matt, and Mike jump on Joe Rogan and The Rock before digging into the new McLaren 765LT, Mike's Porsche 911, and a quick dig at the Cayman 718 GTS. And what's Matt been doing lately that's got fans so mad? ---------- Table of Timestamps: 03:00 - Joe Rogan and Caitlyn Jenner 7:40 - The Rock Endorses Joe Biden 17:35 - The McLaren 765LT 29:10 - First-Class Flyer 41:45 - Ree-See’s Pee-Cee’s 45:00 - Cars in the Shop 55:20 - Favorite Rid...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 32 min
