Cleetus Mcfarland : Future For The Track, YouTube Strategy, New Supra? | Cooper Bogetti Podcast EP40

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0:00 Drag Racing, Conspiracy and Car Purchases
10:37 The Evolution of Automotive KZbin Content
18:20 Car Performance and Shop Experiences
28:33 Content Creation, Netflix, and Working Hard
36:20 Content Creation and Racing Strategies
45:44 LSA Tuning and Church Crowds
56:30 Navigating KZbin Content and Brand Relationships
1:05:02 Strategies for Increasing Video Views
1:17:12 KZbin Dubbing and Language Market
1:26:27 Appreciation for Streetcar Takeover and OGs
1:31:40 Track Expansion and Potential Rebuilding Discussion

[@BogettiStudios]

We got a little distracted talking about KZbin, but if you guys have other topics for us I will try to note them for when he’s on next.

[@nyalsewell]

Honestly all the KZbin talk is super interesting. The “business” side of everything isn’t something we always get to see

[@mrwilson7617]

"Cleetus Drives Everything" Coming to Cleeter Vision.

[@sirmonkey1985]

honestly thank you for getting stuck on the youtube talk, it was interesting as heck to hear what goes on in the background and the process of content creation.. it's one of those things that doesn't really get talked about much.

[@vancitycoaster]

Great conversation!

[@tomeickhorst6787]

Cool I think you should try to get the boys from @Streetracechannel and @OldMansGarage. I think that would be a cool podcast if you could get the whole family on the show

[@Motown51]

Good episode. Can we please get another cheap $2,000 car/boat/etc. challenege with the crew? That looked like a lot of fun.

[@sirmonkey1985]

golf cart challenge would be hilarious with Zach, ty, and george included as well. although waivers would definitely need to be signed this time, lol.

[@martijnvkk]

​@@sirmonkey1985already did that, was too dangerous unfortunately

[@Jessejames-hb2ty]

Do it with cheap trucks. Drag race, circle track, mud bog last challenge tough truck challenge

[@Hottracer88]

Yea I know I wanna see another challenge like that like 2k budget 2 2 week build or something and be like a 2 man crew can only work on it

[@iwantmyvanback]

So much agree, haha. Those challenges are some of the best episodes ever. Also, I really miss the driving underwater series

[@MikeGoesFa5ter]

This video makes my heart happy. Im so happy Garrett validated the fact that this is coop’s niche.

[@macbook802]

I'm pretty sure Garrett said to unsubscribe, so what are we doing?

[@RyanDoesAll]

I was going to say the same.

[@Threeeees]

Solid!!!

[@freedomfox8183]

​You know what the funny thing is is that some sad people are going to actually not get the joke

[@1quikdan122]

This is 100% coops niche. He's really really good at this. I truly enjoy watching his interviews.

[@John_Conner222]

I know LS George gets alot flak in the comments but I think the decision to make him the go to content creator guy is spot on. No one else on the team has his energy and laughter. He just brings out the best in Garrett and really makes him want to push the limits that much farther. It's like the movies where there are two people and they just head off in a direction and stuff starts happening and by the end of the movie they are literally saving the world.

[@theoneandonly2421]

I agree, George has the right skill set and personality.

[@swampypolitics9574]

Why does he get flak? He's awesome

[@John_Conner222]

@@swampypolitics9574 Oh I do agree, but from what I can tell (and this is from my perspective) is that he is a little bit of a wuss and a pushover. That tends to attract bully's and men who are a bit more aggressive and stick up for themselves tend to kind of treat guys like that like a court jester and don't give them the respect they deserve. Part of human nature as much as I hate to admit it. It's why its VERY important to always hit the gym, (get them muscles), make sure you are very skilled in something, never put yourself down, and become as confident as you can. That usually fixes that problem.

[@DuckZone246]

@@John_Conner222 George is so much happier with Garrett then he was previously.

[@floridaripper817]

Literally happy for George. I used to watch Dr timing and George was the highlight of his videos. Glad to see cleet saw this and gave him a shott. Definitely a positive thing adding George to the fleet lol

[@Paul.1088]

All I can say is that Cleeter must be a hell of a boss if George commutes 2hrs each way 👍🏻

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

Think he pays him pretty well if he just bought a Tesla and now sleeps the commute on auto pilot! Lol.

[@fanatic26]

Uhh have you seen all the cool stuff he gets to do day in and day out? Its not all about the pay, there is a lot of passion there.

[@camarofreak68]

2hours each way is really normal in cali and newyork lol

[@sinistersparky9657]

George has been a fantastic addition to the channel. Frankly, he was the reason I watched Jeremy's channel, and when George left Faster Proms I lost interest in the channel. I love George's energy and excitement.

[@rhddc2]

@@camarofreak682 hours because you’re sitting in traffic and 2 hours because it’s over 100 miles each way are 2 very different things

[@austincox4769]

Part of me misses this dynamic every video and another is proud of Cooper for having the balls to do his own thing. Either way I wouldn't mind more Cooper back on Cleets channel.

[@austincox4769]

A Zach and Tye sub series or a car build or contest between the two I would love to watch that.

[@RockBottomGarage]

I think Cooper surprised a lot of people on his skill level once he went out on his own.

[@jamessattely4759]

Agreed!! Can we Agree you can't separate these best friends

[@JWxUK]

Coop didn’t take a huge amount of credit in the days of Garrets YT channel but he’s a key player.

[@miketubbs1615]

NO!!

[@fluffpantss]

1:13:24 I was thinking about if the freedom factory had its own channel, give alic a camera and have him do a video a week of what goes on behind the scenes to keep the track going. Chasing bees or possums, event prep/aftermath. Promote fans cleaning up after themselves.

[@mrwilson7617]

I think Cleetus remarked that after an event the track was so clean. His fans respect the Factory like it was their own.

[@zkid676]

I have side the same thing

[@fluffpantss]

@mrwilson7617 He is definitely brought it up a couple times how grateful they are with how well the fans clean up and take care of the facility. Alec seems like a really cool dude, and it would Be cool to see more of him on the channel maybe evenjoy on cooper's podcast

[@unapproachable0942]

Yeah I’ve commented this numerous times, just to see the work they do and prep that goes into an event.

[@mrwilson7617]

The "So...We Bought An Abandoned Racetrack" was my introduction to Team McFarland. I would like to see the progress of all abandoned equipment and all the new facilities. Lets see the ice makers 😀

[@stephens340]

The idea of Cleetus and Victor building a new facility would be epic .

[@JSFXX]

1:07:05 cooper nails it. the reason why people love cleetus so much is the constant content, which builds a connection. 1 video a week would kill that.

[@chadvarnell1889]

Cleetus could do a highlight reel of the top 20 or 25 videos. It would be a cool throwback for us long timers, & maybe snag some new viewers.

[@alecm94]

I’ve wanted this forever!

[@Konnersaki]

For sure really show where they came from 👍 man I remember when Leroy was supercharged and there was no ruby 😂

[@ronwilliams1094]

One of my favs is when Leroy finally went 7s.

[@SasquatchFab]

Love hearing Cleetus talk good things about Zac. I can tell Zac is a 100% genuine great dude and a super hard worker so it’s awesome to hear him get some recognition.

[@RockBottomGarage]

Garrett, if you build a new track, you should get ahold of Jeremy Wagler. What he’s done with his track is remarkable. The farmers used to fight the track for years. Jeremy has done some awesome things at Wagler Motorsports Park. It now has a burnout pad, a motor cross, areas to camp and fish, and a area for tractor pulls. He also has an on site adult training facility to help people get better paying jobs. Jeremy owns Wagler competition products. He recently bought a local machine shop to support the local racing community. Jeremy is a GOOD dude. Cooper, I think you should have him on. His story is remarkable. From Amish to a leader in performance diesel products.

[@YorkSS10]

You could definitely let George do a full episode on your channel, he is loved

[@Alex-bn9xx]

Yeah I would watch that just to see what George is all about

[@PistonsProps]

Great idea. George definitely needs to make an appearance

[@sak01]

i agree - I didn't like George on the "other channel" but he's really come in to his one with a better team behind him. Good on Cleeter for seeing it and giving the freedom to be himself!

[@Alex-bn9xx]

@@sak01 George is hilarious

[@kenbrown6095]

i agree, this is Coopers gig. he does this platform well.

[@MarthallersMisadventures]

I love the frequency that Cleetus content is made available

[@DakotaB90]

You guys are both so humble. Always showing appreciation towards the 1320 crew. Love that!

[@tazbertdt]

Good to see you giving these up and coming KZbinrs their 15 minutes Cooper! :) Seriously though, it's just cool to hear you and Garrett talk about stuff, you definitely should make it a regular thing.

[@DeadLegMedia]

I still have the email from the U-Turn traffic stop. Im a retired cop and through the community within about 2 seconds every cop in the country had the same thought, "Who the hell writes for a U-Turn" hahahahaha The cop got roasted pretty good in some LE chat groups he was in. Cool to see this all come full circle

[@d3r0n812]

I think the drag-n-drive events are some of the best content. Especially when Cleetus is rolling with multiple crews on his team. Also loved the challenge videos, when the team challenged each other, I think the last one was the boat challenge.

[@Nick210]

Been watching you two since Garrett had the pro-charged leased RAM. Cool to see you guys sitting down and chatting again.

[@tomeickhorst6787]

I’d love to see the Cleeter crew build a big tire car and start on NPK locals only just to see the crowds reaction

[@8180634]

Mullet is iconic at this point, but it doesn't seem to be the best chassis for what they're doing with it. It would be great to see them build something to compete with Bailey and Steve Morris directly. They could use nitrous instead of turbos just for the fun conflict it would create with the other guys.

[@mcb0b1]

NPK requires the most valuable asset which is time. Those guys do that as a full time job. Garret would do it but it would be at the cost of most of the other content.

[@tomeickhorst6787]

On the locals only it’s a invitation deal where all the invited locals race off to race one of the big name outlaws. Cleeter needs to build a big tire car to have a fair chance against Steve and Bailey anyway so two birds one stone

[@nitrodk]

I would love to see you get a track owner in and talk about what it takes to run a dragstrip ..don't know if i'm the only one there would love to see it :D

[@Speedy2222]

I wish cleetus would do a "topgear" style adventure. Buy cheap cars and do a trip with them over a distance. The cheap car stuff is so fun but any vifeos where the whole group is together doing stuff are always my favorites. The atmosphere on trips is unreal.

[@corail53]

They just need to do their own thing. Top gear style is very played out.

[@ADudesRotary]

The thing for me with Garrett is as good as he is at what he does driving, etc. He totally gets that he's in the Entertainment industry and that is what we come for😊

[@TheReaper42069]

Garett sounds like a great boss & a even greater friend for life.

[@jesseshort8]

Would love to see Cleeter get 2M views an episode but I'd hate to only have 1 or 2 episodes a month.

[@quantumfluxuation]

My exact thoughts. It would feel like a cash grab 🫤

[@jimihendrix225]

💯

[@kmtalko]

Love seeing you guys together! Hope more to come!

[@tobyticehurst]

I can see from this Podcast that Cleetus could really benefit with having more chats like this with Cooper.... Cooper has the ability to make Cleetus see ideas in a different light. Cooper/Cleetus, convince yourselves to work together again on McFarlands channel, imo it would be the icing on the cake.

[@taylorh155]

Please don't slow down your videos Cleetus they are a highlight to my day!

[@planetrock8733]

Hope Cleet is back on the podcast soon. Found the inner working of YT fascinating

[@cadenh9263]

Would love to see like a Cleetus' Garage channel where the guys show more of what goes on with the projects. Miss seeing them working on cars more, and learning.

[@chrisunderwood7560]

I love this interview. I am a huge Cleetus fan and Coop fan! To hear you guys just chat gives us an actual perspective of what a day in the life is like for you guys. It shows what you guys go through to try and entertain the rest of us. Nice work!

[@robertryan2972]

I’m so happy to see you two just like always. Yet hustling in your own fields!

[@ryangraham6878]

Cleetus talking about Zak makes me have so much respect for the McFarland team. I could totally see Zak excited to get in there and fix shit. Dudes a badass mechanic.

[@brianbartlett7313]

It was really cool to hear you guys basically reminisce about the beginning the old days.

[@d1grizz]

It's so great watching you two reminisce on all the stuff I've watched over the last few years.

[@deegan727]

I love hearing all the behind the scenes and strategy talk of their channels.

[@marksmithson1414]

It was so good to see good friends get together and talk over good times and the crazy things that you used to do. I'm glad you and Cleetus are still great friends. It's so awesome

[@StevenAndersen-bz1rf]

Awesome session. 2 great friends just talking about current issues/topics y'all dealing with , great insight to what you're both dealing with to bring us great content for us to either escape our reality or give us inspiration to make our reality better. What you guys are doing is more than enough, I feel there's no need to outdo the last video you made. You guys are killing it with what you've already done. Fricking love it, Top job.

[@Person.555]

Cooper I'm really glad you started this channel. I was skeptical at first, but you're really good at this and I always enjoy each video way more than anticipated.

[@marshajensen8415]

I hope you continue to post frequently because I can see the long term story of the Freedom Factory and the development of the crew. When I watch your videos I feel like I’m spending time with friends. You’ve done a great job so far and I look forward to new exciting and engaging content! ❤️

[@robertjohnson4784]

Cooper, you've always been the voice of logical reasoning. LOL been waiting for this video loved every minute of it. Old friends getting together and talking about their careers.

[@TJT153]

This podcast is 🔥🔥. To be able to hear the behind the scenes of garretts videos and possible future outcomes and just overall valuable information, cooper hats off to you , ive been following you 2 for over 5 years. And it has been such an amazing rollercoaster ride. Kudos to both and best of luck to all your endeavors! 💯

[@Alexandrepgagnon]

I am for one So very glad the boys are doing more stuff together. Missed Cooper while he was away!!

[@minipineapple45]

What a blast to the past to hear you mention streetspeed717, was watching him constantly and that is what made me find cleetus and I haven't watched a video of his in a long long time.

[@zkid676]

I love Cooper and cleetus together

[@tHe_WiZaRd_Life]

Well done Cooper, thank you to Garrett for being so open and willing to share!

[@alexpocs8649]

Really appreciate you two talking. Looking over the past five years is amazing!! You are responsible for the great interest by us all. Cooper doing these interviews is really fun for all interested persons around the world. THANK YOU.

[@CamsLife12]

As a small automotive channel, I genuinely enjoy when you have some of the TOP automotive KZbinrs stop by. You pick their minds for us !

[@JWxUK]

Great work Coop! Getting the band back together! This channel deserves way more subs than it has.

[@jakeswarm216]

I love the videos when they travel to places to participate in different sports etc. It's cool to see their sportsmanship and camaraderie backed with their competitiveness to win.

[@bigcaputo09]

It was great seeing you guys talk since I've watched for so freaking long!! This was in my opinion the best pod cast!!

[@warriervw]

i love these . the idea about having JH and Garza and Cleetus as a monthly would be awesome . keep it going great show Cooper . thanks

[@DeanofMachines]

I really appreciate how Cleeter recognizes that building cars doesn't make great content. People want the result not the process. Thanks for having him on!

[@sirmonkey1985]

it's a subjective thing.. some people watch it for the process, some watch it for the result, and some will watch any content.. it's about finding that fine line between the different demographics of viewers and also getting the attention of new viewers. the problem is dealing with viewers that think what they want to see is the only thing that matters and everyone else is wrong.

[@bfdtyper]

I'm a build process guy tbh. Love Vice Grip Garage, Junkyard Diggs, things like that. But I also watch all of Cleeter, BoostedBoiz, and Coop`s content no questions!

[@richh9570]

I enjoy watching the build, I get to watch entertaining videos while still learning how to do specific things on car builds. But I also enjoy the action as well. Vice grip garage, boosted boiz, Cleetus, Dave Sparks, Motion Raceworks channel, etc.

[@TheReaper42069]

That’s so true. 50:50 for me

[@DeanofMachines]

@@sirmonkey1985 This is it right here. I do long form process builds which isn't great for the general public. It does wonder's for those who enjoy the "hanging out in the garage" kind of vibe.

[@tomebel7149]

An incredibly honest conversation.... Thanks you guys!!

[@Mbunchwalleye]

Bringing it full circle for your friends, that’s what it’s all about I love it!

[@GrantDolanMusic]

I’m so glad they are still friends. I was worried when Cooper left the channel. There was not much crossover and I thought their friendship had ended, but I was clearly wrong. This felt like two close friends just talking about work.

[@ericturnbull9780]

this was a great conversation. I can tell that these guys are truly friends then OMG. Garrett is funny as hell. . He killed me with the line @ 31:20 . . . . too funny

[@HanZie82]

Oh man, this was sooo much better then i expected. (And to be honest i did expect something sicne ive seen Cooper be funny in Cleetors vids). Cooper is really good at this interviewing thing, and feels like he's actually interested. Its awesome. Thanks.

[@welcometobobs]

The race videos are honestly the best, it's what w are here for!

[@mountainman1796]

This was so awesome. Still watching, and I haven't stopped smiling the entire time! Great to see these two guys just talk it up. Like two good friends catching up after a couple years. Can tell they both really enjoyed this to. This is definitely coops niche. Give it time, the subs will come and it will grow Coop!

[@freedomfox8183]

Let's go... I'm calling it now this videos going to rival Sam's video for views going to have to have Sam back on again too now

[@lowellglover1968]

Awesome content, Coop. Cleet, never ever stop the road trip racing videos. Those care the best.

[@corylynch3279]

This was an awesome episode, I’m so glad that yall did this!!!!

[@SteveKirks]

I'm at the 48 minute mark and I'm absolutely loving this episode. I've been watching these two for awhile and it's a real treat to listen in on this honest conversation with two good friends. Thanks for doing these...

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

Yea, this better not be the only Coop and Cleet episode!

[@theoneandonly2421]

Cooper, I love the podcasts brother. I also love the racing content. Then having Cleetus, on here and you two bringing back memories from 7 or 8 years ago, means so much. I've watched every second of this video. I love everything both of you men have become, life happens and we can't change that. However when the two of you are in the same video, the feeling is unreplacable. He'll yeah brother too both of you!!!!

[@iankirkpatrick6486]

Great video Coop, nice and chilled, some great insight from you both into YT stuff. Nice job!!

[@mrwilson7617]

I'm responsible for at least 1000 views of the Finnigan jet boat video. Just watching Cleetus' face go from sheer terror to absolute joy in 2 seconds is the greatest.

[@FRSpirits]

So happy to see this duo together no matter the situation or format!!

[@blakelindberg4103]

I am so keen for the banger video from cleeter every month. This was an awesome video Cooper cheers for the laughs!

[@pauljenks4375]

Great seeing u guys together brings back good old og cleet vid memories

[@calebhampton3560]

I 100% love the drag and drives. I've missed them this year. I figured the problem with mullet is why Garrett didn't do them.

[@Tannertraversed]

Cleetus is a very humble 🐐

[@TheQuackBoss]

Wow… this really brought back memories of the early cleet years. I loved this. I still got a shirt in my closet I won’t wear signed by cleet and coop from like 2017 or 18’

[@jaimemartinez8121]

I am so proud of you both getting along and doing all this wonderful work keep it up you guys have great content

[@taters7359]

Definitely got to have a episode with you and cleetus and have Bronte and Maddie on the podcast that would be a riot 😁

[@MrJamesBanana]

Heck, Have Cleet and Coop in the yard with the dogs, let Bronte and Maddie do an episode by themselves!

[@AD-nl1hx]

Get james on hes a wealth of knowledge

[@jacobjohnson879]

@BogettiStudios going out on your own is one of the scariest/exciting/rewarding things you can ever do! You are killing it man! Love the podcast. I have listened to all of them and I hate listening to podcasts usually. You bring out the best in the guests. You keep an amazingly relazed flow to the conversation without it seeming scripted or pointless. You are a great host. Keep up the good work.

[@BenSmith-ws7uw]

Another awesome podcast! I throughly enjoy these very much!

[@elmzsni]

Tell Cleeter, it's good for us to miss him... "missing" something is normal and heathy... obviously we want as much content as possible, but we get it man! Do you, we'll be here BROTHER!

[@jimihendrix225]

Heck no ... Not sure what it is but I can watch a video from Cleetus every single day ! Especially the goofy ones like when he ran the Hummer under some trees and ripped off the snorkel I laughed so hard. I think Maddie was videoing at her reaction was just so funny.. We need more videos like that !!

[@robertjohnson4784]

I remember the video Garrett asking Kyle, can I drive the Chevy? He was so young, and then he took to Corvette without permission and put a lawn mower in the back, it was so funny.

[@jamesallison2644]

Sik to have you guys back and going thru all the good times 😎🤘 There’s a lot of history... thank bruthas 👍💕

[@aydenziino8640]

Hi guys, so refreshing to see an open conversation on your insights. Funny I realised I’ve been watch you both grow and now family’s and success . Keep up the great content.

[@nickorcutt9238]

I want Cletus to do NPK I’ve been wanting that for a few years now.

[@ronaldosanchez3292]

Poor cooper he really wants Cleetus to put his bottle back on that coaster

[@I_hatecarz]

I 100% crave the next video from cleetus. Everytime I get on KZbin I check to see of he has a new video out. Love seeing yall together chatting it up like the old days.

[@DerekPutnam]

Great job on this one Cooper! Very insightful on multiple topics; Look forward to the next time Garrett is on!

[@J-Whit]

I like his response on the supra. insert dumb and dumber meme, "So you're saying there's a chance...."

[@midbc1midbc199]

Yeah the whole situation at the old Clearwater shop with Jeremy at Fasterproms sure went south and sour after George decided to go with Garrett on the drag and drive then Jeremy lost his temper at George because he left without talking to him about it and they were piled with work so he fired George I'm pretty sure George is having the time of his life right now and has zero regrets

[@tommyamann5913]

You can tell by the look on his face in each video that he is happier than he's ever been

[@54raceman]

George actually had requested the time off way ahead of time and Jeremy approved it and Jeremy got in over his head and over booked work and decided right before time to leave that he was gonna go back on his word and wasn’t gonna let George go and since George had gave his word to cleetus he kept his word and called Jeremys bluff and went and Jeremy got mad because George stood up to him and fired him

[@midbc1midbc199]

@@54raceman.......yeah that's not what happened at all.....do you know either george Laz or Jeremy

[@BBROPHOTO]

39:00 - By far my favourite videos from Cleetus are the drag and drive events. RMRW is literally now a time of the year I look forward to, simply because of the content creators putting out a series of videos. The adventure, the troubles, the success, the camaraderie... those things don't really happen anywhere else while trying to win an event. I know part of this is also because I wanna see the cars perform in an environment that pushes them and the drivers.

[@georgedreisch2662]

A lot of insights into the whole KZbin and Cleetus machine in this… Thanks for sharing Cooper.

[@Ethericbikes]

Cooper you and cleetus have quite literally the best relationship it’s so nice to hear you guys just shoot the s***t and just hang out! Keep up the great work cooper! Thank you for this!

[@dskribe9598]

Been watching you guys since Ed and absolutely loved listening to you guys just go on and on about the past! Much love!

[@DanKoning]

Great seeing this. I suspected a blower going on Leroy replica! It's nice to hear the back and forth reflection on the early days, makes me appreciate the content and journey more. Been watching since the literal begining and it's influenced the recent purchase of my own C5! Love the content.

[@nkmstfghost4584]

Hell yeah brothers, keep 'em coming. Awesome.

[@ericreinoehl4350]

It's good to see your friendship still works this well. Thanks for sharing

[@TucciRacing]

great podcast guys. I'm an drag racing youtuber myself thats "on the grind" and hearing the logistics of being a youtuber is super interesting and eye opening. sadly its been since 2017 and i'm still really small in this space but listening to y'all shop it up about youtube algorithms for people like us was super intersting. I'd love for another episode dedicated to both of your processes on youtube and how you both approach scaling your channels! Great work... loved it!

[@kicknaoffroad]

Loved this one! You guys mesh so well. I’d love to see more collaboration.

[@wraithette01]

Awesome video guys! Cooper, brillant work keeping the conversation moving and interesting - you really nailed this one, thank you!