The JP Emerson Show

Nothing says nostalgia like a classic car and no one tells those stories better than the people who lived them. Each episode we ride shotgun through the backroads of our memories talking road trips, music, humor and what may lie ahead for the hobby. We'll meet new folks from across the country, industry insiders and celebrities with amazing tales to tell and a few secrets too! If you're all about horsepower, chrome, reliving the glory days or creating new automotive memories of your own, join award winning automotive journalist and storyteller JP Emerson as we explore the open road and discover what's just beyond the headlights.

The JP Emerson Show is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 183 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The JP Emerson Show, a leisure show with 183 episodes published.

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  Episode #183

  Jimmy Sheehan: Corvettes, Supercars, and the Power of Giving Back

  Aug 25, 20261 hourS1

  Jimmy Sheehan opens his garage for an inside look of his incredible collection. From Supercars to the brutal, award-winning journey of restoring his 1953 Corvette. Meet a man who proves that he's just as passionate about giving back to the community through events like Toys for Tots as he is about his rare cars—plus, he has some great stories about working on New York skyscrapers and a wild connection to Bruce Springsteen. Pull up a chair and listen in; this is a conversation about pure passion and using car culture to leave the world a little better than we found it.   Connect with James here: The Stingray Ranch Collection is a private automotive collection in Cave Creek, Arizona, owned by James and Valerie Sheehan   Connect with Red Line Oil: www.redline.com Connect with Mecum Auctions: www.Mecum.com Connect with JP Emerson: www.jpemerson.com Olivia “Liv” Harper , PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com Proudly supporting: • Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC): Keeping families with sick children together and near the care they need. Visit www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org • Texas Hearing Institute: Advancing health services and spoken language education for children with pediatric hearing loss. Explore their programs at www.texashearing.org .

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  Episode #182

  Indy 500 Champion Bobby Rahal: The Drive, The Glory, the sacrifice and The Legacy

  Jul 27, 202644 minS1

  Indy 500 winner and legendary racing champion Bobby Rahal—co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing alongside late-night television icon David Letterman —joins the JP Emerson Show. Rahal pulls back the curtain on the unmatched teamwork, dedication, and precision that propelled him to the absolute pinnacle of American motorsports. Listen as Bobby breaks down the mind-blowing, late-race pass that secured his historic 1986 victory and reacts to hearing deeply emotional, unearthed audio of his late father. This is what it takes to live life in the fast lane.   Connect with Bobby here: Website: https://rahal.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.w.rahal https://www.facebook.com/RahalLettermanLaniganRacing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rllracing/ X: https://x.com/rllracing   Connect with Red Line Oil: www.redline.com Connect with Mecum Auctions: www.Mecum.com Connect with JP Emerson:   www.jpemerson.com Olivia “Liv” Harper , PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com     Proudly Supporting: • Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC): Keeping families with sick children together and near the care they need. Visit www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org • Texas Hearing Institute: Advancing health services and spoken language education for children with pediatric hearing loss. Explore their programs at www.texashearing.org .

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  Episode #181

  The Making of a F1 World Champion: Inside the Ascent of Lexi Danielson

  Jul 6, 202644 minS1

  Seventeen‑year‑old Swedish powerhouse Alexia “Lexi” Danielson — LXI 61 is taking motorsport by storm, becoming Sweden’s youngest licensed Formula driver while stacking Porsche wins and testing F1 machinery before adulthood. Her rise is fueled by More Than Equal , one of the world’s most elite development programs shaping the next generation of champions — and she’s quickly becoming its brightest star. Yet even with global momentum behind her, Lexi remains unmistakably real: a grounded, driven girl from Uppsala whose talent and authenticity make her impossible to forget. This episode captures a future legend in motion — bold, brilliant, accelerating toward history, and still just a 17‑year‑old who loves sushi, movies, and staying up way too late with her favorite playlists.   Connect with Alexia here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lxi61 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexiadanielsson Web: info@alx.nu Connect with Red Line Oil: www.redline.com Connect with Mecum Auctions: www.Mecum.com Connect with JP Emerson:   www.jpemerson.com Olivia “Liv” Harper , PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com  

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  Episode #180

  "Quitting isn't a strategy." How Sam Schmidt turned an overwhelming obstacle into a life of purpose.

  Jun 22, 202659 minS1

  Former IndyCar driver and team owner Sam Schmidt , who defied paralysis to tandem skydive and test-drive semi-autonomous cars using only head movements. Twenty-six years after a life-altering 200-mph crash, Sam shares his perspective in No Finish Line: A Racer's Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose , his powerful new autobiography, highlighting his journey of resilience and advocacy for spinal cord injury research.   Connect with Sam Schmidt here: Website: www.SamSchmidt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam.schmidt_/ Where to Buy the Book ( No Finish Line ) · Amazon : Purchase the physical copy or download the audiobook version via Amazon . · Barnes & Noble : Pre-order or buy the digital and print versions through Barnes & Noble . · Simon & Schuster : Order directly from his official publisher landing page at Simon & Schuster . · Target : Grab the hardcover edition online at Target . · Audible : Listen to the audiobook version narrated by his son, Spencer, on Audible .   Connect with Red Line Oil: www.redline.com Connect with Mecum Auctions: www.Mecum.com Connect with JP Emerson:   www.jpemerson.com Olivia “Liv” Harper , PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com  

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  Episode #179

  Where Passion Meets Preservation: Inside Madelyn Marconi’s Fight for the Sport of Drag Racing

  May 25, 202657 minS1

  Madelyn Marconi grew up on the dragstrip and has become one of the most passionate voices fighting to preserve the sport’s history and its hometown tracks. From her writing in Drag Illustrated to her grassroots battle to save Palm Beach International Raceway, she’s turned personal passion into national advocacy. Today, she opens up about the mission that drives her and the legacy she’s determined to protect.   Connect with Madelyn here: madelyn_marconi@yahoo.com Website: https://www.dragzine.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/madelyn.marconi Instagram https://www.instagram.com/madelynmarconi Connect with Red Line Oil: www.redline.com Connect with Mecum Auctions: www.Mecum.com Connect with JP Emerson: https://www.jpemerson.com/   Olivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: https://www.jpemerson.com/  

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