Randy Grubb's Decopods - Jay Leno's Garage

[@usernameuser5573]

This Randy Grubb guy is such a chiller. He comes across as really down-to-earth and eccentric.

[@VerbalGOAT]

That’s abs oxymoron

[@kkiwi54]

Don't like him, he's a space invader and too in your face

[@sidefx996]

The craftsmanship here is just mind blowing... And combined with the fact that there's a lot of kid left in there having fun and doing it his way is just really cool. Isn't that what we all wish we could be doing?

[@Trinity4me]

sidefx996 This what its like to follow your dreams. To truly do what makes you happy. This guy said heck with the 9 to 5 life. He’s my hero.

[@andrewsmyth8837]

Absolutely... Just stunning work nd so much fun

[@waltal5061]

well said bro,well said

[@bengrizzlyadams6187]

Yep playing with planes and cars and boats like 9 years old...

[@KS-wt9gj]

Imagine seeing these things popping out the back of an Airstream?

[@Chessed38]

If you did see them behind an Airstream, you would say those were the offspring of it!

[@paulbeck6410]

Not an airstream the deco-liner.

[@viking90706]

HAHAHA

[@Sak-zo1ui]

Fast and the furious 23 watch out.

[@MrZlodeus]

@@paulbeck6410 exactly, deco-liner larvae )))

[@rustypotato1884]

looks like something out of despicable me

[@darkmarksman5401]

Rusty Potato I knew I wasn't the only one who thought that.

[@TheTeufelhunden68]

My thoughts exactly.

[@jacobshort6528]

Yup!

[@RonJohn63]

It looks like something out of the Chrysler Building (the hint is the "Deco" in Decopod). Paint them green and they'd go perfect with the Dymaxion car.

[@keithm5224]

@@RonJohn63 I think "deco" is referring to art deco

[@whobru]

no doubt this dude has talent. Love to see his custom aluminum bong.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

I know someone with one. 😂

[@worldofthelive]

😂

[@crujones4046]

He’s does blow glass also. Probably made several

[@stormysampson1257]

That is the entire message! One can be very ON and CREATIVE and completely functional on GREAT POT. As well as more immune to this majorly stressful civilization. Gosh, remember, Woodie? Having dinner with Trump? Grins, he had to go smoke a J just to get through the evening...if one hasn't tried it one has no opinion whatsoever...HA HA HA! But seriously... A person so energized by creating does NOT need to be 'on pot'....creating is an incredible high that lasts a long time!

[@ricksuarez9653]

oh my god! what a brilliant idea mate!

[@TheColosiss]

Randy is the genius we need. I cant help but smile when I see his work!

[@StAlchemyst]

I'd like to hang out with Randy. He seems like a character, and its always nice to run into those adults who managed to hang on to their child's imagination and apply adult level ingenuity.

[@elizzievb]

Great comment!

[@vicesat]

Randy is a true artist, and also a genius

[@m.w.6526]

No I am

[@cactusgardener4709]

vicesat you are right. He visto algunos de tus vídeos. Están muy bien. Saludos!!

[@UncleBuddy1994]

Artist and genius is basically the same thing

[@MadRandomCollectable]

And also a genius, artist, pothead... I love it!

[@XxmatixX6videosdiariosdenadav]

Pocos Españoles ven contenido en ingles pero la comunidad existe saludos desde Argentina vicesat

[@andrebartels1690]

This guy is the kind of weirdo the world needs so badly.

[@DoopaVII]

He's stuck in the 80s 😂 i love the dude, wonder what his taste in music is like.

[@andrebartels1690]

@@DoopaVII Lips Inc. perhaps?

[@Steve-gj1ev]

Yes, I envy him.

[@t985gblockingpaint2]

I would wager that he likes "The Grateful Dead".

[@boomerhgt]

Steve Don't envy him do your own thing

[@FortunaFortesJuvat]

I left my Airstream alone with another Airstream and look what happened...

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

That's definitely what they look most like. My horseshoe crab idea isn't as good.

[@christopherforsyth5284]

Funny !!!!!!!

[@ant-1382]

good one!

[@johnwest3287]

If I had an Airstream I get one of these to tool around the campground with!

[@judahtribe7]

Hahaha hahaha

[@RamblinAround]

You never know what Randy will do next.....very cool.

[@munched55]

*I love Jay Leno driving around with the "Old Guy with the wrong blinkers on."*

[@warc8us]

almost every video lol

[@Joelsfilmer]

@@warc8us I think it's to signal where they are going to the camera car way in advance.

[@edgarbeat275]

@@Joelsfilmer Yes for the camera guys that bugged me at first but now I know it makes sense :)

[@bryank971]

Guaranteed that there is a spot in those to hide your weed...and it's most likely crafted superbly. Gotta love Randy

[@theboyx323]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXyylGmejbJ3nsU

[@feundvonniemand9299]

@@theboyx323 xD that was satisfying 👌

[@perrywinklefartsniffer6630]

7:02

[@williamd1891]

Now thats what I call Tegridy.

[@eightosaurusspelunk1598]

Goddamn that dude sure does look like a Randy.

[@deezynar]

+Eightosaurus Spelunk What exactly does that mean?

[@FasterThanSoup]

hahaha! totally!!

[@MrROTD]

Yupp such a Randy

[@cartmanrlsusall]

Eightosaurus Spelunk or Mike

[@hypnotised-clover]

Eightosaurus Spelunk a nice 80s randy

[@murkinstock]

"I'd hate to actually be successful, Jay" had me dying. Lmao. Fun guy!

[@nbkawtgnobody]

EHHMMMM...... Doritos!! Lmfao!

[@Team33Team33]

He's the exact contrary of what he shows, on top of being a right dickhead. Thats what too much pot does to you people.

[@jareddavis1919]

They look like they're driving toasters.

[@FerrariDMC]

With a toilet seat on the front.

[@maxsmodels]

The cylons are coming, the cylons are coming!

[@alexelber2003]

Jared Davis They look like they're in the rebel alliance with those helmets

[@hypnotised-clover]

Jared Davis that's aerodynamic toasters

[@alexkastano96]

Jared Davis best comment))

[@peterduxbury927]

$25K seems cheap for a piece of art work that you can actually use - instead of storing away in a Safe! Body is easy to repair if it gets damaged.

[@craig221]

Nah 10 k max

[@redwolfexr]

@@craig221 you remind me of the guys who post on the really high end RV forums complaining that the 550 chassis RV with all sorts of features costs more than 100K. (the truck chassis costs most of that from Ford) Its a 7K bike to start with. Only thing is I think he should have used the 500s. Given the cost of the bodywork the difference in bike cost is minimal.

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

@@craig221 I agree. For $25,000, I can get a damn FD RX-7. I'd say 15k max.

[@bagajellydonuts]

@@ominous-omnipresent-they Once you see these in person, you'd pay 25k in a heartbeat.

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

@@bagajellydonuts Like hell I would.

[@keeponpainting]

This is how I dreamt the future would be when i was a kid :).

[@valiroime]

They. Don’t. Fly.

[@agnidas5816]

@@valiroime planes flew when that person was a kid already ;) Flying cars is the biggest scam on Earth. Some one managed to convince people we didn't have flying cars... but we did.

[@angelzaragoza9952]

-Flash Gordon inspired.

[@heavydiesel]

Needs tiny wings that fold out

[@Virtualmix]

And a home made jet engine with after burner.

[@bobp1016]

Add a propeller in front!

[@verdeboyo]

No! Small robotic limbs with web-like feet - two per side

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

Needs to be slammed with a wire-tuck.

[@HeavyMetalGamer45]

Randy Grubb is hilarious and a metalworking genius.

[@nigelcarren]

From a fellow metal-botherer to another, these are two magnificent teardrops of 100% joy! BRAVO 🎯

[@proletariatpashka1956]

Now THIS is podracing

[@taofledermaus]

Jay needs a jet-powered version!

[@christopher9000ish]

yes he dos

[@mackelly575]

Copper for sure

[@burntrubberballs]

kx500 would be good

[@AdamosDad]

With shotguns mounted fore and aft, right?

[@Salpeteroxid]

He lives in Cali and he wants to drive his vehicles.

[@williamlegall2988]

Out of all the vehicles I've ever seen, as a vehicle enthusiast, Randy's are the FUNNEST!!! Stunningly-beautiful as well. I cannot speak for Jay, but I have a gut feeling that he feels the same way. Never seen him happier, than when he's around Randy and his creations.

[@JCW80]

I put off watching this episode for so, so long, until I read a comment on another JLG video where the guest was super boring. The commenter said something like - "need to go watch Randy Grubb and his Decopods to reverse the effect" of the other guest. Randy's hilarious. Seems like one of those guys who never has a bad day (just makes lemonade out of lemons). I need more of that. Also, when I look at Randy, I can't stop picturing Will Forte. Awesome stuff, Randy!

[@CletisVanDam1]

That is f***ing awesome!!! This guy is a genius, bringing design just for the pleasure of design back. kudos!!!

[@curtismallette6045]

I’m not gonna lie, I want one of these

[@VanceCalton]

I'd want one similar to what Randy drove

[@justanameonyourscreen5954]

Looks so fun...

[@billhanna2148]

I just wish they were electric too and by Tesla 😌😎🤓

[@amjrpain919]

Gotta admit, Both appeal to me GREATLY! I would love to hear the call-in on the police scanner when you two wingnuts are called in on...😏

[@VebitoTetseo_gPlus]

The helmets!! The freaking helmets!! Love them! 🤣🤣

[@mustie1]

now thats an artist,,

[@craiggrim2577]

Maybe you can restore one someday 😀

[@sureshkumarc.k6534]

@@craiggrim2577 you mean rustoration

[@FUBARguy107]

I love how Randy seems to be like 1970s undying. So glad he is allowed to follow his creative wave and bring joy.

[@zalien6]

Looks like something Dr. Seuss would make, love it.

[@edwardvalentino3835]

"You know in winter time you'll stay nice and toasty in here" Because the winters in Los Angles are so brutally cold.

[@danokerr9929]

He said in Oregon

[@edwardvalentino3835]

@@danokerr9929 must have missed that. Thank you. That makes more sense

[@danokerr9929]

@@edwardvalentino3835 its all good its rather colder in the northwest

[@kenbrown2808]

and you just reminded me of nights riding back from Hollywood to Valencia with my jacket zipped up to my chin and alternating hands on the cylinder heads to stay warm. yeah, it doesn't freeze there - but it still gets cold.

[@danokerr9929]

@@kenbrown2808 2 winters ago we had -60 windchill. I work for a trucking company we ran in that cold. Most of the trucks gelled up and I was out with torpedo heaters on the tanks to unthaw them. It was a crazy few days. 17 hour days for a week. It was rough

[@joeszymanski6936]

These are so cool. What a crazy imagination Randy has. Love these bikes

[@HunterXray]

Are you KIDDING ME? The coolest thing Leno has ever had on his show!

[@buckblakeney283]

said no car guy ever

[@3milio0o95]

This just brought a smile to my face. These look like something people in the 40's would imagine what vehicles would look like in the future xD

[@yusuflubanga730]

This is my favourite Jay Leno episode I keep repeating Randy is exceptional and love his crazy works.

[@Fdjt4ever]

Even Jay thinks Randy is a pot head.

[@JoUnrau]

Then I guess pot must make you smart. Randy is brilliant. Maybe everyone should smoke some pot. Sure seems to be a lot of really stupid people in the world these days.

[@raymondo162]

+Jo. Unrau Sure seems to be a lot of really stupid people in the world these days.........Know what, Jo ?? I sooooooo TOTALLY agree with you

[@ROTAXD]

Jo. Unrau randy is a typical dope smoker without a real job. He's not brilliant & his "creations" are not art.

[@SilentRazor1uk]

Sounding jealous there Rota, either that or dreaming of Macarthian times.

[@jiveturkey9993]

ROTAXD randy grubb is truly the most fraudulent artist in recent history. These dopey childrens toys are artisticly nothing compared to a crucifix submerged in urine.

[@Myserieden]

I love his art deco influence. Would love to have him redesign a 1950's Buick special. The Car would fit his style so well. 1950's - 70's had this nice Art Deco design for Sci-fi movies. Seems like Randy Pulls a lot of inspiration from those movies. I can see some Metropolis (1927) in his style. Randy Reminds me of a character that would be in the universe of The Rocketeer (1991) Anyhow, Amazing guy making amazing art. Love it.

[@RonJohn63]

1950s to 1970s? LOL no. The Art-Deco era was the 1920s and 1930s. By the 1950s, *jet power* was the aesthetic, and Art Deco was as archaeic as the 1980s is to us.

[@larrygall5831]

Valkyrie was going through my head when I watched them driving down the road together. Insane. Funniest episode of J.L's Garage.

[@reekashade]

Randy Grubb is an Artist with sensational creativity & originality…he is a Designer of Distinction!(quote) “Jay I don’t know what a computer is” people spend a life time learning computer techniques…when they could be like this fellow…using their imagination & create visual engineered ART!

[@ScorpionP2C]

I couldnt stop smiling watching the two of these scoot about! :D

[@roberthart3305]

Gorgeous work. Love the Flash Gordon model with the copper stripe. It is obvious that Randy loves what he does. Love his reaction to the fiberglass question.

[@gsb1616]

I can see pulling up to the hells angels with one of these. I think they would give you a thumbs up!

[@johngovea44]

Gary Bross space gang

[@nunyabizness199]

Or fall off their motorcycles laughing...😳

[@bluemountaindrivepae]

Bumper cars knocking bikes down on the highway.

[@darren5487]

I want what he's on.

[@QuinnGIn1080p]

Dude lives in Oregon, you know he's smokn' that legal kush. Probably was doing it even when it was illegal kush. 😂

[@willietheboggle3954]

Darren Sakaio that dude is high on the satisfaction of living the dream.

[@rickyguevara2330]

@@willietheboggle3954 ...and also that jazz cabbage.

[@Scholar4777]

He is just on positivity

[@JesseWright68]

Talent. That's what he's on. Talent.

[@FixedFace]

09:19 „that’s as much much fun you can have with your clothes on“ kek, classic randy

[@Hillclimbfan1990]

I don't quite get why people find this guy annoying. He's great, like a mad professor of some kind. I love his cars, I mean look at these they look like '50s bumper cars and they are road legal.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

If you had to spend any time in this guy's company, you'd be chewing through your wrists and begging for sweet release. And the other guy, Randy Grubb, is even worse.

[@nccrawford]

MrKeyboardCommando I see what you did there... ;) Jay is really great, though.

[@MrKeyboardCommando]

nccrawford He certainly has some great cars. I'd make him my best friend in a heartbeat. ;-))

[@krollpeter]

These two things are really cool, though the price a little steep. And the question if he thought about fabricating them in fibre glass I think was a valid one. What he does in his private rooms is none of my business.

[@HiTechAddict]

Randy always looks like he's completely stoned out of his mind lolol

[@skyedog24]

I can hardly believe it's been 10 years since I watched this video. These videos will be treasured forever I believe😊.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Ha, ha, ha! These are so cool and functional! I love these Jay Leno car demoes. Randy makes beautiful cars, what an artist! Terrific fun to watch your videos Jay, keep 'em coming! Unique little gems of cars and scooters.

[@mookins45]

See, this is what you should do with big money: be a patron of art like this.

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

Two big kids, having fun. Love it. Stupid fun, is my favorite kind. Thanks for sharing Randy's artistry. Would love to show up for a music gig, with that bus, some matching amplifiers, and instruments.

[@AndreLuiz-ip3fh]

Craziest guy to show in Jay's garage. Great guy!!!

[@RossRossiter]

when theyre on the freeway its like an episode of "CHIPS" filmed by the twilight zone

[@mrjohnson20123]

😂😂

[@diannameade495]

Perfect😋😋😋

[@maxarnold2617]

The Decopods are my new favorite vehicle. I especially like when Randy said that he doesn't use a computer to design these. I'm an Architectural designer and loath drawing in CAD. When I got into Architecture 50 years ago you had to be an artist to be an Architect which is good. Artists see things differently than Technicians. Sure CAD is a valuable tool if you're drawing skyscrapers but homes need the personal input of a hand drawer. Keep it up Randy!!

[@nickymcguire5065]

He lives in Hollywood sooo he's used to tripods and bipods lmao classic Leno :) :)

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

...and the sexually confused.

[@JohannGambolputty22]

*LGBTQIALMFAO COMMUNITY TRIGGERED*

[@SlipKnotRicky]

There goes Jay like an old guy, down the freeway with his turn signal on.........

[@bonkersbeast]

Randy reminds me of that spy character Bill Paxton played in True Lies!

[@AngelLestat2]

lol I commented the same thing!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4i1l2mHZtRqhqc

[@billville111]

Randy is demonstrating the positive aspect of being mentally "different" The question is, how far will he take his derangement?

[@eekmeout]

he’s not really that different. you like him because he’s interesting but not too different. when will we learn some positive aspects of being mentally “normal?”

[@redbuzzardbass]

I'd say more Sky Captain than Flash Gordon. Couldn't pick a favorite, they're both awesome.

[@Schulzffw]

Would have said Rocketeer

[@Mike383HK]

That is just too funny and so is he!! I love the copper detail. It really sets it off.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

10:24 classic Jay Lenno blinker left on 😂

[@edm1207]

5:58 These pods are so futuristic one pod is already at 60mph when standing still

[@Bobaklives]

When they went on the freeway I was hoping the CHiPs theme would start to play.

[@garyguerin5806]

You can tell Jay is a senior citizen. Driving the whole time with his blinker on!

[@randomized4266]

It would be cool if he made one that had one suicide door

[@Darrylizer1]

I've watched this several times over the years and I still get a kick out of this guy and his crazy contraptions.

I've seen Jay drive multimillion-dollar cars but he looks like he's having a whole lot more fun driving this.

[@deathpainful3350]

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

[@Rayemode]

Acid and weed more likely. Add a little ADHD for good measure and you're home.

[@BassForever44]

Yeah at first I thought Randy just had a spliff but afterwards it seemed more likely to be coke

[@chronicawareness9986]

coke? prolly meth... idk maybe mdma coke only lasts 10 to 15 mins

[@rickyguevara2330]

@@chronicawareness9986 MDMA does not last 15 min.

[@chronicawareness9986]

i know i ment thats what they would be on since you have to use coke every 15 to 30 mins, mdma and meth last longer... when your on tv you need to not have to powder your nose

[@flitetym]

Jay: you’re the only Hollywood celebrity I really love ... God Bless, man!

[@JonasRosenven]

I think this is the most amazing thing I've ever seen. This or Salma Hayek.

[@jimmartin8579]

Definitely this

[@gkindustrialmachine1]

@@jimmartin8579 Salma Hayek

[@gkindustrialmachine1]

Salma Hayek

[@johnmcdonald3272]

Randy Grubb's is one crazy motorscooter.

[@Joshualbm]

Puts a smile on everyone's face. Jay looks like a pretty happy kid.

[@Cody38Super]

You Can't Help But Smile.

[@feliciabutler4625]

I like the one with the copper also. I'm sure the motorbikes attracted many who appreciate functional art.

[@maniyan_wanagi]

Guaranteed that was more fun than rolling Hemi Under Glass! Great to see this kind of smile on Jay's face!

[@baltsosser]

I'd love to see an 1800 Goldwing done up with that kind of shell. That would have to be great fun.

[@welderlogic1806]

It would be super fast for how small it is! Goldwing 1800 GL engines have a ton of power. PS I used to ride a V-Star 1100 custom.

[@jacobd9275]

I prefer the copper but I'd be happy with either!

[@naytin_ao]

My dad is friends with Randy Grubb. He's just the nicest dude. He even lets people in his garage. I got to go in his double decker. But all love to Randy.

[@levilevis9032]

"A group of dedicated men swing into action!" Grubb and J-Man are... The peapod speeders!

[@moofushu]

I think these two vehicles almost scream for the Coca - Cola paint scheme. Red with white lettering.

[@m.w.6526]

nope

[@gregsteele806]

Nah, they should have the Nuka Cola paint job from Fallout 4. They look like they came right out of that universe.

[@ralphchristianson]

They are the stuff of dreams, for small kids and "grown up" kids, wonderfully done..

[@vampcaff]

"I draw it, ya know, on paper" love it

[@Crazy.Rocketman]

Out of the park Randy!

[@Cassanti]

8:00 "They can't, they won't be nearly as cool" lol he's right. Awesome episode, love seeing unique vehicles like these.

[@iwhbyd2683]

There has to be car meets where all 8 get back together. The only thing better than 2 Decopods going down the road would be 8😆

[@zzcurve1141]

Supreme workmanship, love them!

[@thra5herxb12s]

I've come back to this video quite a few times over the past few years. These little pods look so cool. Reminds me a bit of the Art Deco Indian streamliner motorcycles.

[@maxsmodels]

More Gru-mobiles. Randy is either a certifiable genius or just plain certifiable.

[@roadwolf2]

maxsmodels bit of both I think

[@Johnnywhamo]

Awesome, I love Art Deco this is SO beautiful

[@ThStg]

The way Jay gives that look as he passes the camera vehicle. He's having such a BUZZ!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@spooksixsix]

fantastic workmanship, modern deco, motorized !

[@alanstorm6915]

Randy's living the dream actually building real life HOT WHEELS cars. the kids these days probably don't even know what HOT WHEELS cars are. 😎😎👍👍 Way to go Randy.

[@murkinstock]

I get the sentiment, but hot wheels are still huge! My boy has probably 50 and counting and he's 2. He's obsessed and almost always has one in his hand. Lol

[@Kydenius]

@@murkinstock Raise him to love cars, so he doesn't have money for drugs or anything else. Good man! That's exactly how I grew up when I was a toddler.

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

Ummmm, Hot Wheels are everywhere.

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

@@Kydenius I have money for drugs and cars. Win-win!

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

Stop with all that, "Back when I was a kid" nonsense. Damn kids and their tape cassettes. See?

[@citibear57]

OMG! These are fantastic! I had never heard of Randy Grubb before this, but his decopods perfectly mirror his awesome personality. Nice work Randy, you look like a fun guy to be around!! 😀

[@JonBlondell]

Ya, the copper is the topper.

[@TysyTube]

Wow what a cool toy

[@yusuflubanga730]

I just can't get over those Decopods.Very Cool.

[@SpudEater]

I’ve found people like this, that are a bit eccentric to be some of the most interesting to have conversations with.

[@djquinn11]

I love eccentric, creative thinking people.

[@E34Benzin]

Randy Grubb is the American James May.lol. Those little car-bikes look pretty fun!

[@draigbach1]

Absolutely brilliant! eccentricity is alive and well in Oregon...three cheers for these, bet they are a hoot to drive.. bike nights and meetings will never be the same.

[@KlunkerRider]

I've never seen bumper cars go so fast :-D