The Outerzone - The Official Podcast of Formula DRIFT
Episodes
Jack Shanahan
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Jack Shanahan to go over some massive updates to his 2026 season, how he is going to pull it all off, and what...
Cody Buchanan
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Buchanan is this week's guest. He talks about what drivers he is looking forward to battling, his huge list of hobbies, and what success looks li...
Michael Vernuccio of Race Data Labs
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob chats with Michael Vernuccio of Race Data Labs. They talk about the history that created the Walley systems, what it is like travelin...
Matt Shulman
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with new ProSpec driver Matt Shulman. They talk about making the move up, his obsession with Monster Trucks, and ho...
Piotr Więcek
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have Piotr Więcek. He and Jacob chat about his time in FD, why he brought James over, and whether he ever comes back. https://www.in...
“Odi” Aurimas Bakchis
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob sits down with Aurimas Bakchis “Odi” to chat about the new build, the new driver, and everything new with FD for the 2026 Season....
Mad Mike Whiddett
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the final episode of the 2025 season, Jacob is in New Zealand to chat with Mad Mike. They talk about the good old days, why he is so loyal to Ma...
Darren Kelly
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob is in the land of the Kiwi with Darren Kelly. They chat about life with the Aston, what it's going to take to get him back to FD, and...
Ron Bergenholtz
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob sits down with Ron Bergenholtz for the first part of their 2-part podcast. If you want to check out part 2, go see "Let's Be RONest" ...
Tommy Lemaire
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Tommy Lemaire. They talk about how he affords to drive, how being called a rookie could hurt a driver, and wha...
Nick Noback
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with Nick Noback right after the shoreline showdown. We get into the track layout, what broke on his car, and who will be on his door in 2...
Shoreline Showdown Podium Show
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One last time for 2025 — the first-ever Shoreline Showdown crowns its podium under the lights of Long Beach. 1. @JackShanahan59 2. @Hiroya.Minowa...
Matt Field
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins and Matt Field break down the finer points of drift marketing, how partnerships really happen, and what it will take to get t...
Shoreline Showdown Preview with Ryan Sage
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you get the behind-the-scenes look at what it took to get Shorline Showdown to happen. Jacob and Ryan also talk about bread, work ethic, and wh...
Drivers at Gridlife Laguna Seca - Dylan Hughes, Chris Forsberg, Cole Richards, Corey Hosford, and Collin Zielinski
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob catches up with drivers at Gridlife Laguna Seca. Dylan Hughes - https://www.instagram.com/dylanhughes129 Chris "The Force" Forsber...
Pat Goodin
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code - PODCAST25 Produced by Jacob Gettins https://linktr.ee/jako13 Formula DRIFT - https://www.formulad...
Drivers at LS Fest - Hooman Rahimi, Taylor Hull, Derek Madison, Jonathan Nerren, Dirk Stratton, Jonathan Cash Hurst
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob catches up with driver past and present to find out what they are up to after their time in FD or between rounds. https://www.insta...
Cody Buchanan
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down with Prospec Champ Cody Buchanan and his crew. https://www.instagram.com/cbuchanan272/ Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.c...
SLC Pro Podium
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podium from an iconic night in Utah. 🏜️ 🥇 @JamesDeane130 🥈 @MattField777 🥉 @Adam_LZ Save 20% off merch https://shopfd.com/ Code -...
SLC Prospec Podium
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here are your top 3 from Utah. 🥇 @CBuchanan272 🥈 @XtremeCJZ 🥉 @CoryTalaska Discount Codes Save $5 on tickets OZSLC Save 20% off merc...
Driver catch up from the set of the movie Drifter.
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something a bit different, Jacob catches up with some drivers and a past judge while on the set of the movie Drifter. Jay the drifter - https://www...
Prospec Finals Preview with Matt Soppa
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins and Matt Soppa run down how the Prospec series could finish in Utah. They, of course, also go off in every other direction, t...
Seattle Podium Show
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
@MattField777 locks it down in the Emerald City. 🥇 @MattField777 🥈 @JamesDeane130 🥉 @Adam_LZ Thank you, Seattle! Your energy is unmatch...
Michael Weber
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Michael Weber, one of the key track workers at Formula Drift. They talk about the best seats at the track, som...
Darren McNamara
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob is in Ireland to chat with the legend Darren McNamara. They talk about the early days of drifting, his thoughts on the current state ...
Formula Drift STL Pro Podium
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Formula Drift STL Pro Podium 🏆 P1 – @JamesDeane130 🥈 P2 – @JackShanahan59 (first FD podium!) 🥉 P3 – @FredricAasbo Three names. On...
Formula Drift STL Prospec Podium
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Formula Drift STL Prospec Podium This one gets a little spicy! 🥇 @Nathaniel.Chen 🥈 @ColeRichardz 🥉 @DimaBrutskiy Discount Codes...
James Deane, Conor Shanahan, and Jack Shanahan
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A truly unique episode where Jacob Gettins sits down in Ireland with our three Irish drivers. They compare the two global series, discuss their upbrin...
Tony Angelo
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Outerzone, Jacob Gettins chats with drifting legend Tony Angelo. They discuss the origins of drifting, its global reach, and what lif...
Rome Charpentier
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with Rome Charpentier on the Outerzone, the official podcast of FormulaDrift. They chat about the changes for thi...
New Jersey Pro Podium
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our top 3 from the Formula Drift Pro Podium NJ 🥇 @Adam_LZ 🥈 @FredricAasbo 🥉 @JamesDeane130 Discount Codes Save $5 on tickets OZSTL OZSE...
New Jersey Prospec Podium
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our top 3 from Formula Drift Prospec Podium NJ https://www.instagram.com/colerichardz/ https://www.instagram.com/Nathaniel.Chen/ http://instagram.com...
Camren Sorensen
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Outerzone, Jacob Gettins sits down with Camren Sorensen, an up-and-coming ProSpec driver and the youngest member of the Sorensen fami...
Dai Yoshihara
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Formula Drift Champion Dai Yoshihara. They talk about the most stressful night of his life, what it would take...
Orlando Podium Show
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have our top 3 finishers from Formula Drift Orlando. https://www.instagram.com/Hiroya.Minowa/ https://www.instagram.com/JCastroRacing/ ...
Mike Kojima
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Mike Kojima to dive into the nerdiest corners of drift physics. They explore the mystery of “the puddle,” ...
Amy Bakchis
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Amy Bakchis. They chat about how she became one of the most respected spotters in the history of the sport, he...
Atlanta Pro Podium
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here they are, your top 3 finishers from Formula Drift Atlanta. https://www.instagram.com/JamesDeane130/ https://www.instagram.com/FredricAasbo/ ht...
Atlanta Prospec Podium
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the podium show from the Formula Drift Atlanta Prospec round https://www.instagram.com/corytalaska/ https://www.instagram.com/dimabrutskiy/ h...
2025 PROSPEC Season Preview
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we give you all the info you need to be ready for Formula Drift Pro Spec. Discount Codes Save $5 on tickets OZATL OZORL OZNJ OZSTL O...
Josh Stuart
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Prospec driver Josh Stuart. They chat about his work in the nuclear field, his family's role in supporting his...
Luis Lanz
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins speaks with Prospec driver Luis Lanz. They chat about how he’s supporting drifting at all levels, his plans for the 2025 se...
Alex Jagger
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Formula Drift Prospec driver Alex Jagger. They chat about his growing family, his big move, and his overall th...
Long Beach Podium Show
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back on the podium chatting with our top finishers from this past weekend! http://instagram.com/fredricaasbo https://www.instagram.com/jamesde...
Long Beach Hype with Jarod DeAnda
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins and Jarod DeAnda get you pumped for the 2025 season with predictions, new driver info, and their thoughts on how it’s all g...
Ryan Sage - Pre Season Rule Changes
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Formula Drift president Ryan Sage to go over all of the new rule changes for the 2025 season. Rule Books - ...
Chellee Hansen
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Chellee Hansen to talk about driving with a spouse, wrecking the car she learned on, and how her wild side has...
Jack Shanahan
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob sits down with Formula Drift newcomer Jack Shanahan. They discuss his team setup for the year, what it will be like competing against...
Jeff Jones
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with the ever-popular Jeff Jones. They talk about how drivers are coming up the ranks, the importance of driving out...
Chris Leonard
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Leonard is the latest guest on The Outerzone, the official podcast of Formula Drift, hosted by Jacob Gettins. They discuss Chris’s unique s...
Nick Noback
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Gettins sits down with FD Pro driver Nick Noback on The Outerzone Podcast to talk about the highs and lows of his Formula Drift season. They dis...
Feras Qartoumy
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Gettins chats with Pro Spec newcomer Feras Qartoumy, a time attack legend making the jump to Formula Drift. They discuss his transition into dri...
Stephan Papadakis
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on the Season 3 premiere of The Outerzone, the official podcast of Formula Drift, Jacob Gettins sits down with Stephan Papadakis. They disc...
2025 Rumors
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob and Kyle will sit down at PRI to discuss the 2025 season and speculate on what changes could happen. Produced by Jacob Getti...
Andy Luk 2024 Season Finale
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is it, the big one, the 2024 Season Finale. https://www.instagram.com/andyluk75/ Produced by Jacob Gettins https://linktr.ee/jako13 Fo...
2024 Recap With Jarod Deanda
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Formula Drift co-host Jarod Deanda to recap the 2024 Pro Season. They cover each event and touch on some spoil...
2024 Champ James Dean
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Outerzone, the official podcast of Formula DRIFT, Jacob Gettins sits down with James Deane. They discuss his mindset around striving ...
Larry Chen
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Larry Chen to reflect on his career in the sport, what makes Formula Drift so unique for a photographer, and w...
Irwindale Podium Show - James Dean, Fredric Aasbø, Conor Shanahan
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down for the Final Pro Podium show in Irwindale. James Dean - https://www.instagram.com/jamesdeane130/?hl=en Fredric Aasbø - https:/...
BTS with Kyle
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with the editor of the Outerzone, Kyle Mayhew. They talk about what it takes to produce an episode, which guest make...
Matt Field - 2018 Throwback episode
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As you will hear in this episode, we could not get a new episode together due to some crazy circumstances, but we wanted to make sure you got somethin...
Vernon Zwaneveld
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Vernon Zwaneveld, Formula Drift Judge. They talk about his stunt career, what nation to watch out for, and all...
Robbie Nishida
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with former FD driver and now judge Robbie Nishida. They talk about the true influence of Japanese culture on drift...
Jack Davis
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with Jack Davis. They chat about life in Oklahoma, how he gets budgets ready for the year and they compare drifting ...
2024 Prospec Champion Tommy Lemaire
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Tommy Lemaire and some of his team after winning the 2024 Prospec championship. https://www.facebook.com...
SLC Pro Podium Show - Aurimas Bakchis, Fredric Aasbø, Trent Beechum
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down with our podium finishers from the SLC round of Formula Drift Pro. Aurimas Bakchis - https://www.instagram.com/OdiDrift/ Fredric Aa...
SLC Prospec Podium Show - Dmitriy Brutskiy, Margaritis Katsanidis, Austin Matta
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down with our podium finishers from the SLC round of Formula Drift Prospec. Dmitriy Brutskiy - https://www.instagram.com/DimaBrutskiy/ ...
Connor O'Sullivan
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob sits down with the current Prospec points leader days before he heads to the final round of the 2024 season closer in Utah. With only...
Hooman Rahimi
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Gettins sits down with Hooman Rahimi on this week's episode of the Outerzone, the official podcast of Formula Drift. They chat about Hooman's lo...
SEA Pro Podium Show - Ryan Tuerck, Hiroya Minowa, Adam LZ
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the Pro Podium from the SEA with our top 3 finishers. We talk about how daunting this track is, their plans before Utah and how they plan to...
Tommy Lemaire
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with Tommy Lemaire to talk about his Prospec championship run. The go over his incredible Karting career, how he pay...
João Barion
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob sits down with a Brazilian legend João Barion to talk about his life on and off track. They go over all of his stunts, businesses and...
STL Pro Podium Show - James Deane, Hiroya Minowa, Fredric Aasbo
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here is the pro podium podcast from STL with our top 3 finishers. They talk about all of the track changes, the importance of sim, and what it is like...
STL Prospec Podium Show - Connor O’Sully, Tommy Lemaire, Austin Matta
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down with our podium finishers from the STL round of Formula Drift Prospec. Connor O’Sully - https://www.instagram.com/Connor_OSully/...
Mid Season Update With Ryan Sage
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with Formula Drift President Ryan Sage to go over the first half of the 2024 drifting season. They go over how all t...
Alex Lichliter
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Formula Drift Prospec Driver Alex Lichliter. They chat about their exciting career paths, whether Alex is stil...
Jim Liaw
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Jim Liaw, co-founder of Formula Drift. They talk about the company's history, the mysterious third partner, an...
New Jersey Pro Podium Show - James Deane, Aurimas Bakchis, Adam LZ
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Gettins sits down with our top 3 from Pro to talk about how to take off a cool suit, how initiation played a role, and what event is next. ...
New Jersey Prospec Podium Show - CONNOR O'SULLIVAN, AMANDA SORENSEN, TOMMY LEMAIRE
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Gettins sits down with our top 3 from Prospec to talk about the road to the top, how much driving they are doing, and what is next for them. ...
Zandara Kennedy
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Zandara Kennedy to chat about her expansive career in stunt work, her struggle to keep her program going, and ...
Laurette Nicoll
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with Laurette Nicoll on The Outerzone, the official podcast of Formula Drift. They chat about all of the places she ...
Orlando Podium Show with Conor Shanahan, James Deane, and Branden Sorensen
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jacob sits down with our podium finishers from Formula Drift Orlando to talk about the heat, the struggles behind the scenes, and how the new g...
Chris Uhl
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins sits down with Chris Uhl, a track worker, judge, and motorsports director. They talk about all of his roles over the years, t...
Sam Hubinette
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins chats with the first-ever Formula Drift Champion Sam Hubinette. They talk about the evolution of the sport, his life in the...
Pro Podium Atlanta
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down with the podium finishers from the Pro series here at Formula Drift Atlanta. 🥇 @FredricAasbo 🥈 @SimenOlsenDrifting 🥉 ...
Prospec Podium Atlanta
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we sit down with the podium finishers from the Prospec series here at Formula Drift Atlanta. 🥇 @Tommy.Lemaire 🥈 @AlexJagger227 🥉 @Jo...
Prospec Warm up With Matt Soppa
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matt Soppa and Jacob Gettins sit down to update you on the entire Propsec driver roster. Make sure to check out their socials below. Adam ...
Kristaps Bluss
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with Kristaps Bluss to check in on life away from FD. They chat about his reputation, his hockey career and the F1 d...
Dmitriy Brutskiy
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with Dmitriy Brutskiy; they chat about the jump to pro, raising a family, and his predictions for the 2024 season. ...
Long Beach Top 3
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we chat with our top 3 finishers from an absolutely wild Formula Drift Long Beach. Jacob Gettins sits down with Odi, Simen, and James to chat a...
2024 Pre Season Warm Up
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it is here. The 2024 season is about to begin and this is your guide to the changes we will see on the drivers front. From new tires, big sponso...
Conor Shanahan
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Outerzone, the Official Podcast of Formula Drift hosted by Jacob Gettins, Conor Shanahan makes his debut on the show. They chat about...
Drivers in the Wild
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob Gettins heads out to the LZ World Tour, Bakersfield stop, and runs into some current and past FD drivers. They go over some updates i...
Nate Chen
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Outerzone, the Official Podcast of Formula Drift, Jacob Gettins sits down with Nate Chen. They talk about how a career in finance has...
The 2024 Season Changes with Ryan Sage
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is it, everything you need to know, including the first bracket, for the 2024 Formula Drift Season. Produced by Jacob Gettins https://link...
Federico Sceriffo
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Outerzone, Jacob Gettins speaks with Federico Sceriffo. They go over how being from the fashion capitol,of th world inspired his suit...
Derek Madison
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Gettins sits down with Derek Madison on this weeks episode of the The Outerzone - The Official Podcast of Formula DRIFT. They chat about growing...
Jeff Jones
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Gettins sits down with Jeff Jones on this week's episode of the Outerzone - The Official podcast of Formula Drift. They chat about Jeff's long h...
Forrest Wang
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with Forrest Wang to talk about his upcoming plans for 2024. They also discuss fatherhood, the pressure of being a f...
Kazuya Taguchi
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob Gettins sits down with Kazuya Taguchi to talk about his move the USA, how Japananese and American drifting compair and what he is goin...