Ep. 4: The Jimmy Oakes Story

[@crowned.]

Bless you for adding camera to these!

[@alexhuynh3104]

Holy cow CROWNED I love your videos!

[@Benjamin-t5l]

Legend!

[@oneilbasdeo3286]

I know this guy

[@its_justa_jake1466]

Fr love the vids and flicks crowned

[@tannershanksftw]

Never seen any of your videos, but just scrolled through them.. About to binge watch when this video is over. Lol

[@toddbrown4185]

I love Jimmy so much. He’s just such a genuinely good dude, and so knowledgeable about everything

[@JW_Performance]

ayeee i love when we get to see you this time. listening to the audio is good but seeing you're reactions or faces towards questions or stories is more interesting

[@junaidimran1715]

That's what we are talking about🤩❤️

[@cardobarrera]

It’s crazy, I’ve enjoyed the other podcast but this one is it. Everyone needs a jimmy in their life. He’s not even Adams friend that man is his brother. Seeing this convo with video makes it so much cooler. Jimmy Oakes is a legend. Jimbo the man.

[@OlsonGarage]

As a new business owner in the automotive industry, a car builder and an enthusiast; this podcast really hit the sweet spot on the realness of things within the industry and business / relationships in general. Don't under estimate their advice on the top 3's at the end. Those are the single best 3 pieces of advice you can get. Work on today, tomorrow work on tomorrow, one day at a time. Project but don't over plan. Stay positive, failure is only a lesson to keep you from failing again. The people who fail the most also win the most. Thanks for this one Adam. Long time subscriber and I can say that you and some of the OG's on youtube inspired me to get into this industry in the first place and I now have 2 full time employees building cars with me in a nice shop. For 7 years I worked and absorbed everything I could, figured out what niche I loved the most, focused extra on that and did side work specializing in it for 3 years. Last November I quit my job with $-2300.00 in my account and 40k in debt. Today I'm debt free, building cool ass cars and going to work with my friends everyday. Keep grinding yall. Cheers.

[@tri00azerath]

🤙 shred brah.

[@evathex585]

Absolutely loved this episode. So nostalgic. Looking forward to the future pods with hopefully some of the old buddy’s. What are the odds of getting Cody or rob on the podcast, would love a episode with them.

[@SaintBrickalous]

Cannot wait for the grit, tommy, and Josh episodes that will come one day.

[@alexsanchez8406]

Ruddy Sammit Cleet Kyle wade

[@SaintBrickalous]

@@alexsanchez8406 oh you’re one of those Haggard extended universe fans 💀

[@AudibleVisibIe]

Jimmy is one of the most wholesome genuine humble youtubers I've come across. You can tell he's just a good dude off camera.It's so sick seeing him become successful over the years

[@BkSMedia]

Jimmy is by far one of my favourite YT channels. Been so great watching him grow strength to strength, been a sub since the Red Z was being built. He's super inspirational.

[@schassis_eddi]

Memory lane, I’m so glad I caught on to these two back when they were still riding bmx and seen them progress

[@williamwilcox4539]

I didn't plan on commenting to this video , but hearing y'all talk about the Wallingford Bike Barn made me...... Growing up I lived 2 blocks away from there ( maybe 3 . It was 28 years ago ) I remember goin there as a kid to get tires and tubes all the time from riding my bike around Wallingford . Brings back memories when I lived be hind Valenti Chevrolet off of route 5 and Wrinn st.

[@zhub2104]

This was literally a nostalgia trip. Loved every second of this video. Two of the most genuine and inspiring dudes to watch. Crazy to see how far not only Adam has come but jimmy too. I remember watching adams webisodes and seeing jimmy and the Christmas VW in one of the first episodes and also spencer, Bert, and his other friend Cody maybe? Don’t remember his name lmao. I remember watching each episode of the ls swap as they dropped and when they stopped I was super bummed. Im pretty sure at in one episode Adam and jimmy and rj were all partying in his moms garage and working on the red z. I think I was like 14 or 15 maybe. You guys literally walked me through my teens and honestly taught me a lot about life in general. Shout out to you two bad mfs

[@desert_edition_na6]

Biggest take away from this 1.5 hour listen is “communication is EVERYTHING”. Literally the biggest key in life and or business.

[@jimmycammarano]

I cant believe I'm that guy who slept in Thai for so long. I blame it on the ADD. Anyway, the one part of this entire story that really hit home was when Jimmy talked about going to college because that's what you're supposd to do. I was the same way. I wasted money on something I didn't even wanna do and never used it. Real is real and that's why I almost exclusively follow you guys and your circle. Unconsciously hitting the points most of us didn't even know were missing. Awesome Mr Disney

[@rpotter8876]

Man, Jimmy is just one of those dudes that you can’t dislike. So knowledgable, down to earth and humble. Wishing you guys endless success

[@garagegnomes]

Even though I've never met or even talked to Jimmy...he's my favorite person on KZbin. What an awesome guy👏

[@holzerland4622]

Jesus his come up is almost exactly how my life is going. Awesome finding out his first VW was a mk4 and that he was a big VW guy!

[@cheetoesize]

YES!! I GREW UP WITH HAGGARD I SAW JIMMY, ADAM, ORION, EVERYONE IN THE EAST COAST GROW THROUGH MY COMPUTER SCREEN THIS PODCAST HAS THE POTENTIAL TO REALLY BRING TO LIGHT HOW IT ALL HAPPENED!! This is such a breath of fresh air. The west coast was never able replicate or make such an impact on the automotive community the way the east coast did. In my honest opinion

[@Hatchytheapache65]

Quite honestly if it wasn’t for Jimmy and Adam I would have never stayed as into the automotive world as I have. Being pre med/pt watching them is a nice escape from the world. So thank you for that!

[@edgargonzalez7343]

Adam being able to remember everything from his past with the homies just proves how good of a guy he is. So based

[@classys-chassis6433]

This is the first pod cast I've ever watched start to finish and anyone with a automotive dream should watch. Don't have to have the youtube dream it just shows me how important trying to learn anything you can from someone who knows more and networking is.

[@ALC570]

Jimmy and his crew are easily my favorite group of KZbinrs around. Could listen to him and Adam talk for hours. Would love more content with Jimmy, get DJ and the gang on an episode. So happy to see the podcasts rolling out Adam. Hope to get a chance to see you at Englishtown in June. Crazy to see how far you’ve come since the E46 days.

[@turbocateyeS475]

I've supported and cheered for Jimbo since day 1. Could tell he was a genuine, down to earth dude who would take his friends to the top with him. I used to comment about being excited for him having "LZ" money and what he'd actually build and accomplish with a real budget. Will always support team Oakes. Can't wait for what's to come.

[@chanstoncochran]

I can't wait for the JDM gatekeeper episode

[@AcKinch]

I was there waiting for the ls swap videos to come out. I absolutely fell in love with cars and specifically the z32. I applied Jimmy’s “extra 5%” to my integra. I still have the screen shot of jimmy commented on my Instagram post after I got the bay painted and shaved. Just last fall I finally was able to buy my own z32. Jimmy if your seeing this, you were a massive inspiration for me.

[@toddbrown4185]

This podcast is one that I’ve been really looking forward to. I love hearing about you guys back in college because It makes me feel a lot better about the spot I’m in. Budget s13, broke, and going for bachelors in mech engineering because I know there’s no money in being a mechanic lol.

[@ronanigans4715]

Bro we are literally the same person 😂

[@asa8758]

@@ronanigans4715 me too lmao, im tryna be like jimmy

[@rickyhrman3204]

There’s definitely good money in mechanics you just have to know what you’re doing

[@jordanchan1016]

What’s up Adam and Jimmy this was by far the best podcast the scenic route has done yet. Super inspiring watching you both grow from bmx to cars. I’ve been watching since the pb & j pizza days with Nicole and Bert and John . I am a pro scooter rider from NZ and also love my skylines . I’m currently building a r34 sedan turbo manual. Churr from NZ 🤙

[@alextwenty8726]

This is a long-winded comment, but, I'm born in 1995 and have always identified with Adam and Jimmy because of it, and found it an inspiration that people in my age group have to me, achieved so much! This podcast is so awesome, and being able to hear things I would've loved to speak to the both of you about if I were to have a normal conversation with each is awesome! Please continue the podcast series, it's so inspirational.

[@jm7-6]

This friendship is amazing, I really enjoyed this episode. Also, I hope you get Jack on a podcast. I'd love to hear his story and how he started HP Logic, plus he's a super smart and humble guy.

[@themsjosiah]

I see the CT thing as a lot of BMX Guys watched Adam and when he started getting in cars I was like okay I’m into this too. Than as jimmy grew and being interlinked with everyone from CT it just grew everyone in that area. Never watched much of haggard but I say Adam had a larger following that was into bmx and those connections made everyone grow.

[@christiangarcia1664]

I would love to see you have ruddy on a podcast!

[@dan_2846]

Not one to normally sit down and watch/listen to podcasts very often but this is one that I couldnt miss out on, Jimmy is just such a humble genuine person and deserves every ounce of success he has.

[@casperwardyork7608]

I was an crazy avid haggard garage viewer from back in the day. It’s crazy how nostalgic it is to think back on that time and how jimmy just appeared and now I’m still watching him almost every upload. Definitely simpler times.

[@joshc9846]

I really really have enjoyed every guest you've featured so far, you've done well selecting guests. I'd love to see Hert, Tommy, Bert, Collette and Lee aswell.

[@Slicknick003]

As a young-ish person (19) with a passion and a little amount of money, This inspired me to just do things and try stuff and learn instead of being stagnant and dreaming of what could be or having fantasy scenarios of what I want to be doing. Crazy how I found you 6 or so years ago and watching your whole journey, bmx days and around when you picked up the 240. Truly an inspiration, keep up the amazing work❣️🤟

[@Tn_hooligan]

Favorite episode yet! We definitely need Rob on here eventually. Also RJ!

[@jamessalter676]

I was in to bmx and got in to the car scene as well. I came across these guys when they started in the car scene. It was a joy to hear you guys talk about Jimmy coming up and it also was like memory lane for me. The first time you guys was wrapping up the podcast I almost left the video but was glad I didn't to hear the good advice you guys gave at the end. Well said and great video.

[@Bmxthegardennj]

Jimmy’s passion for cars & tuning or whatever he is interested in is so strong you can see it in his eyes & hear it in his voice it’s inspiring

[@jacklyster7534]

You hit the nail on the head about flipping cars being a great entry point into the automotive hobby. I turned an old ford truck into my realistic dream car, coincidentally a 2004 vw r32 in a matter of a few years and learned so much along the way. Owned so much cool stuff in the mean time and made GREAT memories. Everyone should try it! Good money in dirt bikes too and they can be had cheaper📈📈

[@ozturkberkayy]

Big respect Jimmy. You are a talented and smart guy. I felt the nostalgia while listening to the podcast. You guys are living the dream.

[@alialbarmaki]

Listening to my top 2 most influential and favorite automotive content creators sit down and chop it up about their upbringing is siiiick. I love this podcast!

[@gravityze]

Loved this! I knew both of you existed since the BMX days when my brother watched some of Adams stuff, but I only started watching KZbin a few years ago so its awesome filling in some of the gaps and awesome just hearing great dudes talk about the past. Also love Jimmys approach at all things automotive, it makes things seam relatable and "simple"

[@PK-R]

Not a big fan of podcasts, but this was perfect! - would love to see more ex haggard guys or even orion on one of these!

[@PBMototsports]

Two of my favorite people in the world. Jimmy is just as cool and genuine in person as he is on camera. And I think it's safe to say that Adam is probably the same way.

[@bbhunter2220]

I love Jimmy. The most genuine dude on the planet. I wish everyone I met was like him

[@mattanselment9882]

This was so cool to see how Jimmy met Haggard and everyone else got to know each other. When I was 16, I found a Haggard video and started watching them. Jimmy was in a video for a few minutes with them, so I started watching Jimmy. Then Jimmy had Adam in a video and that’s how I found out about Adam.

[@dougwirtz1712]

I was not going to watch until the video . Thanks for putting a video with it . Makes it so much better.

[@Tavis_Metcalfe]

Adam, your podcast room is in dire need of a interior designer touch! Loving the podcast, learning so much more about you and the great people in your life. Been watching since your college feed bert days!

[@schassis_eddi]

52:30 all the KZbinrs from Connecticut are HILARIOUS!!! That’s why I’ve always watch you guys 🤙

[@AudibleVisibIe]

It is truly a special bunch of dudes

[@fredhicks8427]

Much better with the visual part too you are killing it.

[@davidmiller3677]

Jimmy is forreal one of my top favorites to watch . Such a humble guy . Hope to meet him one day

[@parker-py7vg]

oh my gosh its awesome to see car guys getting into podcasts let alone LZ and Jimmy O so excited to see what's to come!

[@apeeric]

Ayyye what I’ve been waiting for!! We all have been wanting a visual podcast from you and the boys!! Keep these up 💪🏻

[@Blexcash]

This was needed. This will live long as an OG vid like the old days. Keep going on these cast

[@KeanuTC]

i have never listened to a whole podcast in my life until now and i enjoyed every second of this. great content!

[@jbrayda9]

This pod was sick. I didnt know adam and Jimmy have known each other that long. It's awesome to hear all these old stories. Keep em commin Adam. 🤘

[@TarzanGTI]

As a Mech E in progress, I very much appreciated that last little bit. It’s difficult to find motivation to continue school as you said cause it’s nowhere near hands on and it’s just frustrating if anything.

[@AudibleVisibIe]

I think a cool idea for an episode would be the Adam LZ episode. Have someone ask you similar questions about growing up, getting started, etc etc. I think Jimmy would be a good candidate to ask the questions

[@pnwgamerguy8030]

It just getting better and better! Love the video feed addition!!

[@ChrispyWRX]

I relate to you both so much, being from the lower Hudson Valley NY, the car culture is similar and blowing up cars going to and from college. Mann, I’m convinced that the amount of work you all put in manifested this. Props to you both, most genuine and outgoing KZbinrs, my personal favorites for a years now. Out here wondering what my Business degree will do for me but I know that I want to be surrounded by cars the rest of my life. Gotta keep working toward it ! Hire me ? 😂

[@DrM03N3R]

Hell yeah! The camera adds so much to it! Love it

[@brucepeters631]

Stoked to get video with my favorite guest so far.

[@themunoshful]

Jimmys definitely the most humble KZbinrs out there for sure

[@danharper726]

This was probably my favorite one so far, awesome hearing about your history together and such. And I’ve never been into podcasts but I’m always stoked to see you’ve posted another one!

[@LapLandSystem]

Its so odd.. been around so long I remember all these moments, and really odd little details around them. I am lowkey crying watching this. Its like trip down memorylane, jimmy always been big inspiration love the man to bits and how fucking humble he is. ❤️ Adam's progress was cool and all.. it was amaizing the way it all happend.. no downplaying but somehow jimmy just takes the cake. The true love for cars just shines out of jimmy.

[@junaidimran1715]

Thank you so much for adding cameras to the podcast... This channel is going to be a blast😍❤️

[@dpedd12]

I’m a Jimmy superfan so this tickles me to get to hear these guys shoot the shit for over an hour.

[@kadeedwards2865]

Yes now i can finally watch! I can't stand to watch a podcast without watching the people interact and talk! Keep em coming!!

[@hyperbluewrx]

So cool to hear Jimmy's story since I'm an Automotive Engineering student wanting to learn so much but feel so overwhelmed trying to get through school... I get so impatient and wish I could just know everything right away since I started school knowing nothing but grew up obsessed with cars haha I'll definitely look into the tuning academy because I am SUPER interested in that stuff!

[@lawrencethebig6768]

I actually love these podcasts , I'm 15 and I'm wanting to get into the car scene since is been my everything since i was really young so these podcasts are really cool. Never been a podcast guy but these are a different story. I enjoyed the addition of the camera footage so if i wanted to watch something i can see the emotion when talking about a topic etc.

[@xN1NJ4smurfx]

Legit loved this.... huge fan of Jimmy O, and the vibe between the two of you is awesome

[@Mvp-Crow]

Very interesting and informative... Been awesome knowing both of y'all these last several years..

[@lucky7th331]

I love the business side of these podcasts, truly motivational, genuinely thank you

[@mrsam5350]

Gosssssshhh, it's been 2 years since watching this. Adam we know you're super busy but these podcasts are great, super chill, super deep diving and fun. Look forward to the next. 👍🏽😊

[@ThiccyTV]

I have been wanting to do HP academy for a few years now, bought a few books on tuning, and studied a lot, and became book smart, and this is a sign I need to go to that class😅!

[@bryan_turner]

I'm loving these podcasts. Finally having video is great to see. I look forward to more guests and to see you polish the production a bit more.

[@patrickbeverley7105]

The year of the flex was hard to keep up with. Thanks for making more candid vids

[@shannacollins4741]

Good to hear Jimmy's whole story and learn stuff about him I never knew before!

[@charliechristian1097]

When I found the old ass video of LZ and Jimmy riding BMX bikes and I'm like whaaaat Jimmy is a wickedly smart dude. I love how he speaks. Found him during the Nissonda build.

[@SpiceLine]

Shit man the video adds another dimension to the podcast. I fucking love it. Jimmy O is the man, the bond you two have is everlasting. Keep up the podcasts, loving them. Cant wait for the next one :D

[@Sleepless2402]

Sitting here and getting reminded of the good old days been following both since they started. 8 years later hearing these storys is just Insane (correct me if i am wrong have no real time feeling)

[@zaneferris7512]

@47:30 talking about Haggerd haha I stopped the podcast and actually went and watched that for reference with where jimmys now shop is hahahaha so cool!

[@PENTVH]

Man this was so good. Crazy to see how far all of your empires have grown in such a short time.

[@MHermansson]

This podcast had such good vibes! Like jimmy and lz always makes for great content, but this was something else. Cool to know all the smaller stories that led up to where jimmy is today!

[@champloogamingtv7447]

Incredible interview, it’s a shame I’m seeing it a year after it release 👏🏽

[@dobbzmotorsport3939]

Sick podcast, Jimmy's such a down to earth guy, its wild watching them recall their journey together and remembering the moments from watching during those times. Plus its cool that this one was video'ed!

[@tylerssadler]

I have loved all them so far. But the video does make it even better. Already looking forward to the next one.

[@daryldupify]

This was excellent, I enjoyed having some insight to the history of the friends. Please get Taylor Ray on and have a similar style discussion

[@corykerr8978]

Listened to this on Spotify. Love hearing these back stories and learning about both you adam and your guests. Keep it up man

[@iyanmanzano]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one, oh boy you have an unlimited source of guests, Collete, Vaughn, Ol' Cleet, etc!

[@lowbxxst]

Also literally one of my favorite podcasts of all time

[@jeremydale7263]

Jimmy will forever be my favorite KZbinr!

[@camerondavis786]

I think you're onto something brother! I would like to make a suggestion: Have two camera angels and cut between clips when someone else is talking.

[@MichaelMcGrawProductions]

I could listen to you guys talk for days

[@keenan69]

Respect to jimmy for being one of the few who can actually work on a Z32

[@Turtlewang75]

Any time I think of Jimmy I immediately think of the Christmas Jetta, loved the vid Adam! Always great with Jim

[@danielchirila5001]

Another amazing podcast, I really love these, i would listen to them in the background all day whilst working on different things, can't wait for the next one

[@phildixon6021]

Awesome hearing about your guys roots after watching the growth over years.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

this was honestly so good and cool to hear some of the origins behind it all. Lots of good advice and stories scattered within.

[@Nikitunzi]

wow, that was really enjoyable and inspiring! some parts of this podcast really made me think about my life and what I'm doing! it was always a mystery for me how things between you and jimmy developed over the years, so it was super interesting! i watch both of your channels all the time and I can proudly say that you guys are my favourite automotive personalities ever! thank you for all the years of content that I have watched! it always inspired me to do car stuff, and get a car related job! keep moving forward! i hope someday i will be able to travel to the other side of the earth and shake your hands!