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UnInfluenced

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Matt Holden and Mike Ritland love cars. Seriously, it’s all they talk about. So naturally, Uninfluenced was born - a show dedicated to delivering hot takes and honest opinions on supercars, pop culture, and no-b******t conversations about life in the fastest of fast lanes. New episodes every Wednesday - check out the video version of the show at youtube.com/uninfluenced.
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Episodes

Episode 52: Coping with Depression

In this week's episode the guys have a heart to heart about depression. Matt talks about the moves that Dodge is making with their Hellcat Engine, Mike talks about DC, and Rohan explains his Whataburger Thanksgiving! Comment down below if you want to see us in ugly Christmas Sweaters! Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: https://www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: https://www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ---------- 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Fortune Cookie 1:30 - Coping wit...

Dec 01, 20211 hr 31 min

Episode 51: Ferrari Daytona SP3 and Deep Questions

In this week's episode, the guys talk about Kyle Rittenhouse’s verdict, explaining why some arguments that come up are incorrect and how this was a win for our justice system. Matt asks some deep questions, Mike talks about the Daytona SP3 and Zohan gets spiritual with it! Hope you enjoy it! Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: https://www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: https://www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ---------- 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - What are you thankful for...

Nov 24, 202159 min

Episode 50: Kyle Rittenhouse and the SF90

In this week's episode, the guys talk about the new line of Ferrari’s. The talk about the, now famous, Kyle Rittenhouse case. Matt asks some more Patreon questions. Mike describes how he started a business with the hardships behind it, and on today’s episode, will Zohan finally shut up? Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: https://www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: https://www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - UnF*ck America 4:30 - Fast Car...

Nov 17, 20211 hr 20 min

Episode 49: Evading the Cops with Travis Kennedy

In this week's episode, the guys bring on a special guest with important knowledge on SEAL Teams and Law Enforcement. Mike inquires on how he can stop the speeding tickets and evade the cops, Matt educates Zohan on why Hydrogen is not the future for the car industry, and the men give their take on the horrible car crash involving a drunk Raiders Player! Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: https://www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: https://www.youtube.com/Mi...

Nov 10, 20211 hr 44 min

Episode 48: Corvette C8 Z06 and Chevy’s Mistakes

In this week's episode, the guys take a trip down memory lane and explain how they first met, Matt talks about where Chevy messed up with the Z06 Vette and Mike explains why he loves Halloween. The guys also answer Patreon's questions, ranging from parenting advice to top 3 bands and beers! Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: https://www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: https://www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:16 - Racism & Where ya from...

Nov 03, 20211 hr 22 min

Episode 47: Alec Baldwin and Gun Control

In this week's episode, Alec Balwin is put under a microscope after shooting two people, killing one. The guys look at his stance on gun control. The men field some weird Patreon questions, Mike talks about dogs in wheelchairs, and Matt says what he would buy with a million dollars. Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: https://www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: https://www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ---------- 0:00 - Intro 3:06 - Trending Podcasts 5:29 - Alec Bald...

Oct 27, 20211 hr 28 min

Episode 46: Dave Chappelle & Cancel Culture

In this week's episode, the guys look at Dave Chappell’s new comedy special, talking about the message behind it and the dangers of cancel culture. In an unexpected turn of events, Matt may have a Thing 4.0 coming to us very soon, and Mike talks about why he started Fueled by Team Dog, offering best-in-class dog food, treats & more! Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ---------- 0:00 - Intro 0:...

Oct 20, 20211 hr 11 min

Episode 45: Women’s Rights and Nice Guys

In this week's episode, the guys celebrate one whole year of Uninfluenced, thank you to everyone who has joined us on this amazing ride so far! Matt reveals his "thing 3.0," while Mike reveals his new book! Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ---------- 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - One Year 1:42 - Tattoo Talk 3:50 - Women's Rights & Oppression 23:35 - New Book Reveal 25:35 - Pelosi Problems 29:16 - New ...

Oct 13, 20211 hr 30 min

Episode 44: Porsches / Port Congestion

With Zohan finally getting the video element of this podcast working, you can finally see the Uninfluenced Hosts, in a stunning 4K. Matt and Magic Mike explain their take on abortion and all that entails with the new law passed here in Texas. Matt has some news about the beloved GTR PRO. Mike brings a sneak peek of a new toy that he has, and much more! Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ----------...

Oct 06, 20211 hr 20 min

Episode 43 - AOC Has Lost Her Mind | Uninfluenced

AOC wore a 30,000 dollar dress to the MET Gala that said: "Tax The Rich" on it, Matt and Mike have some opinions on that decision. Mike got pulled over, again. There's a new sheriff in town ladies and gentlemen, and he's not who you expect it to be. The guys talk business 102, taxes, tuning companies, and as always they come to you with the no BS honest review. Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: www.youtube.com/MikeDrop -...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 37 min

Episode 42: Revealing The Thing 2.0

What’s Mike’s new Daily Driver? Sure, we’ve been teasing The Thing 2.0 for some time now - but is the juice really worth the squeeze? The guys talk Texas-isms, Dr. Fauci, and Matt unveils the 1960’s Mice Utopia before diving into listener questions and finally revealing The Thing 2.0. Read about the 1960’s Mice Experiment here: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-mouse-utopias-1960s-led-grim-predictions-humans-180954423/ Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Che...

Sep 15, 20211 hr 37 min

Episode 41: Corvette’s New 2023 C8 Z06

Wait a second, why’s Matt in Mike’s seat? The guys swap chairs this week to get back to the basics of what makes Uninfluenced the show it’s always been - car news, car reviews, and maybe just a little conversation about women and k-9’s in Afghanistan. And what’s going on with that new 2023 Corvette C8 Z06? Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Technical Difficulties 3:3...

Sep 08, 20211 hr 40 min

Episode 40: Explosions at the Kabul Airport

Hey, what’s that hanging on the studio wall? The guys give a huge shoutout to @BJPCreativity for the new studio sign (Thanks BJP!), talk about the recent news of explosions rocking the Kabul Airport in the wake of exiting U.S. forces, introduce a little politics and how Mike might run things if he were in charge, and dig into the COVID mandates in Australia and New Zealand before diving into ATV accidents, better Baseball, and the new twin-turbo Ford GT. Support BJPCreativity on instagram at www...

Sep 01, 20211 hr 28 min

Episode 39: Withdrawing from Afghanistan?!

The United States has moved to withdraw from Afghanistan, Lamborghini’s announced a new Countach, but what’s in that mysterious box sitting on the studio coffee table? The guys open some fan mail and dig into Mercedes V8 engine and the gas-guzzler tax before diving into Mike’s hot takes on the U.S.’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, whether or not it’s alright to have a television in the bedroom, and the secret to breaking in a brand-new engine. Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: www.youtube.com/Uninf...

Aug 25, 20211 hr 34 min

Episode 38: Military-Mandated Vaccinations

What’s got Matt feeling like a piece of meat these days? The guys reveal Mike’s intentions to sell the studio bike and review the wheelie that broke Matt’s vape on Mike’s Aprilia RSV4 before diving into military-mandated vaccinations and Mike’s unique perspective on canine rehabilitation. Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Smokin’ & Dippin’ 5:00 - Matt Can’t Slee...

Aug 11, 20211 hr 38 min

Episode 37: Simone Biles & Transgender Sports

Anybody want to buy Mike's motorcycle? The crew returns from their 1-week hiatus to talk about their new daily drivers (and the reason Mike should have never let Matt on his Aprilia RSV4) and the reason you never want to go hunting with Matt's brother before digging into Simone Biles' step away from the 2021 Olympics and the trouble with Transgender Competitors. Subscribe for more Uninfluenced: www.youtube.com/Uninfluenced Check out Mike Drop for more from Mike Ritland: www.youtube.com/MikeDrop ...

Aug 04, 20211 hr 44 min

Episode 36: Bad Injuries & Better Tattoos

What’s the worst injury Mike Ritland ever got? You’d think it’d be something that happened while he was in SEAL Team 3, but you might be surprised to find out what he considers the worst. The guys talk bad food, addictive personalities, and radar detectors before digging into their histories with tattoos and their personal worst injuries. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Contra 7:00 - Food on the Internet 14:00 - Overseas Travel 20:00 - Matt’s Sushi Story 28:00 - Addictive Personalities 33:00 - Ra...

Jul 21, 20211 hr 35 min

Episode 35: Life & Lambros with Burton Hughes

Who is Burton Hughes? Some would say he’s a former Mr. Ohio in bodybuilding, others might say he's a car enthusiast - but he’d probably tell you otherwise. Matt and Mike sit down with Burton to talk about motorcycles, lambros, success, failure, and dig into Burton’s past to find out where he’s been - and where he’s headed next. ---------- 0:00 -Intro 1:00 - Motorcycle Talk 9:00 - Allen Iverson’s Lamborghini 21:00 - The Good Son 26:00 - Risk Averse 34:00 - Childhood Perspective 41:00 - A Better D...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 41 min

Episode 34: Matt’s Mercedes AMG GTR Pro

Now that Matt’s officially sold the Ferrari 488, what’s he driving lately? The guys talk Mike’s new Patreon page (patreon.com/mikedrop), jail time and prison tiktok, and the wonders of euthanasia before jumping into Fourth of July plans and whether or not Playboy is a classy magazine. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Mike’s Patreon Page 6:30 - Bill Cosby 12:30 - Prison TikTok 22:30 - Animal Shelters 30:30 - Dying with Dignity 40:30 - Fourth of July 46:30 - Gas Station Staples 50:0 - Matt’s New AMG...

Jul 07, 20211 hr 35 min

Episode 33: Rally Racing with StevesPOV

Who’s that on the podcast? The guys welcome Steve Felderman (@stevespov) back into the studio to talk rally racing, raising a driver, and review a local lamborghini huracan accident before diving into california, texas, and just a little bit of political discourse. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Steves POV 5:00 - Raising a Driver 9:30 - Rally Racing 18:00 - Start with a Motorcycle 25:00 - Local Huracan Accident 31:00 - California & Texas 43:00 - Japan, Japan, Japan 53:00 - Small World 1:03:3...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 43 min

Episode 32: How to Get Out of a Speeding Ticket

What’s the secret to getting out of a speeding ticket? The guys have the answer, but you might be surprised by what they have to say. Matt and Mike review the new studio changes after last week’s hiatus, spend a little time talking around Matt’s new car (reveal to come!), and talk about the problem with words before diving into favorite foods, favorite decades, and vacation spots worth remembering. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Studio Updates 8:00 - Matt’s New (Secret) Car 13:00 - European Spee...

Jun 23, 20211 hr 45 min

Episode 31: Zach’s Big Face Reveal

Wait a second, Zach has a camera now? This week on the show, Zach makes his first official grand appearance on the show before the guys step in to review a viral video of a young woman shoving a grizzly bear off a fence, pit a Rimac against an SF90, and discuss fast cars under $60k and what Mike and Matt REALLY want for Father’s Day. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Zach has a Camera 4:30 - Sneakerheads 6:30 - The Girl with the Bear 11:00 - Rimac versus SF90 18:30 - Generation X 28:30 - Zach’s Wif...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 38 min

Episode 30: Getting Rich Quick

Who got pulled over this week? The guys dig into bachelor parties, movie theaters, ceramic brakes, and talk the Ford F-150 Lightning before grilling Zach on his roommate nomenclature and explaining why getting rich quick schemes never actually work out. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Matt got Pulled Over 5:00 - Bachelor Parties 17:00 - Movie Theaters and Ceramic Brakes 25:30 - Ford F-150 Lightning 31:30 - Zach’s Roommate 44:00 - Manual Cars Only 50:00 - Should You Buy Modified or Stock? 1:01:00 ...

Jun 02, 20211 hr 34 min

Episode 29: We Bought a Studio?!

Wait, where are we this week? The guys premiere the brand new studio (pardon our dust!) and talk a little about the future before diving into Navy Seal movies, Matt’s last bar fight, and the problem with sticking around for the kids before diving into buying fast cars on a budget and the secret to a good drift. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 4:00 - Famous Navy Seals 19:00 - Seal Movies 30:00 - Good Ol’ Fashioned Fighting 37:00 - Matt’s Bar Fight 45:00 - Stay Together for the Kids 52:00 - Mike’s Aprilia...

May 26, 20211 hr 36 min

Episode 28: LiveLeak got Cancelled

Whatever happened to LiveLeak? Zach makes a startling discovery before the guys dive into favorite tunes, negative reinforcement, review Mike’s new dog treats (Fueled by Team Dog available at www.mikeritlandco.com ) and talk about the all new 2021 Aprilia RSV4 Factory. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Amateur Wrestling 8:30 - Things We Can’t Say 12:00 - LiveLeak 20:00 - Getting Grilled 24:00 - Music & Lyrics 35:00 - Negative Reinforcement 42:00 - Fueled by Team Dog 52:00 - 2021 Aprilia RSV4 Fa...

May 19, 20211 hr 38 min

Episode 27: Time Travel is Bullsh*t

What’s Matt and Mike’s problem with custom firearms? The guys clear up the confusion, dig into Mike’s favorite whiskey, and talk a little politics before diving into Ford’s dual clutches and the recent drama in the Holden house surrounding Matt’s cats. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Clearing Up Our Firearm Policy 6:00 - Stop and Frisk 15:00 - Behind the Scenes 18:00 - Time Travel is Bulls**t 21:30 - Bourbon & Whiskey 25:30 - Democratic Dogs 33:00 - Simple Economics 39:15 - Ford Dual Clutches...

May 12, 20211 hr 35 min

Episode 26: Fast Cars, Slow Politics

Why was Texas Senator Ted Cruz seen sleeping on the job last week on CNN? The guys have hot takes and it sure as hell doesn’t have anything to do with the weather. The guys dig into some recent politics, discuss some Tesla competition in Lucid Motors, and talk F1 Racing before diving into customized firearms and the story of Mike’s dog Rico. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Politics, Politics, Politics 24:30 - Lucid Motors 30:00 - F1 Racing 36:30 - Porsche 911 GT3 42:00 - Finding the Finish Line 1...

May 05, 20211 hr 46 min

Episode 25: Hydrogen-Powered Motorcycles?

What are the motorcycles of the future going to look like? Are they gonna light up like TRON? Are they gonna run on hydrogen? And what’s the deal with the new Porsche GT3 RS? The guys dig in to the secrets to recognizing a Navy SEAL, Mike explains why his hands hurt so much, and Zach gets some advice tracking down bills before the guys talk about canine communication and the joys of hunting. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Seal Recognition 10:30 - A Bad Day 19:00 - Idle Hands 26:20 - Modified Lux...

Apr 28, 20211 hr 33 min

Episode 24: Predicting the Future

Are gas engines going away anytime soon? You might be surprised by the answer. The guys do a little gazing into the automotive crystal ball and give electric vehicles a run for their money before diving into personal constitutions and why nobody on the Uninfluenced crew would make a good police officer. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Mike’s New Car(s) 13:00 - Car YouTube 16:00 - Why Electric Cars Won’t Work 22:00 - Predicting The Future 35:00 - Dumb Things We Do For Love 40:00 - A Personal Const...

Apr 21, 20211 hr 46 min

Episode 23: Dead from the Mike Drop Studios

A funny thing happened on the way to the podcast, and Matt’s got the whole story. The guys review Zach’s first car show, Matt explains how he (almost) got scammed, and Dodge challenges Ferrari before the guys dive into the last great 'Driver' cars and why Matt’s Ferrari 488 suddenly just isn’t good enough. ---------- 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Zach’s First (Real) Car Show 10:30 - A Good Old Fashioned Scam 18:45 - New Tires, New Ride 31:00 - Car Colors 38:45 - Dodge vs Ferrari 49:00 - Big Dreams, Big Re...

Apr 14, 20211 hr 24 min
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