In The Shop With Atomic Autoworks

About In The Shop With Atomic Autoworks

Welcome to In The Shop, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of custom vehicles, bringing you behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and exclusive interviews with talented builders and creators in the automotive industry. Hosted by Atomic Autoworks, each episode is packed with knowledge, entertainment, and a passion for all things cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. In our latest episode, we’re joined by Ben from Countryside Customs in New Braintree, MA, a rising star in the custom vehicle scene. Ben’s incredible craftsmanship and eye for detail have earned him a spot at major events like the C10 Nationals, SEMA, and the Triple Crown of Rodding in Tennessee. We’ll be talking about his journey, what inspires his builds, and what it takes to make a name for yourself in this competitive industry. Whether you’re a custom car enthusiast, a gearhead, or just love hearing stories from the garage, In The Shop has something for you. Don’t miss out on this exciting episode—subscribe now and join us for a thrilling ride through the automotive world!

Publisher

Eddie

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

25 Sept 2023

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Muscle Car Restoration: Real Costs, Expert Tips & Industry Changes with Jay Abbey

   Muscle car restoration specialist Jay Abbey returns to In The Shop with Atomic Autoworks for an honest conversation about building classic cars, rising restoration costs and the future of the industry. In Season 3, Episode 2, Jay and host Eddie Barrett catch up on what has changed over the past year. They discuss increasing labor and material prices, customer expectations, reproduction parts, skilled-labor shortages and where the muscle car restoration business may be heading. Jay also answer...

2. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Car Restoration Costs & the Skilled Labor Crisis | Marc Ulan of Z2 Motorsports

   Why does a quality car restoration cost so much—and why are experienced automotive technicians becoming nearly impossible to find? In this extended episode of In the Shop with Atomic Autoworks, Ed Barrett sits down with Marc Ulan, founder of Z2 Motorsports in New Britain, Connecticut, for an honest conversation about running an automotive restoration and performance business. Ed and Marc discuss the victories, losses and difficult lessons that come with operating a shop. They examine how infl...

3. 

   28 Jun 2026

   Performance Tuning, Drag Racing & Building a Successful Shop | Derek "Bootleg Derek" Burton

   Performance Tuning, Drag Racing & Building a Successful Shop | Derek "Bootleg Derek" BurtonWelcome to In The Shop with Atomic Autoworks Garage, where we bring you conversations with the builders, tuners, racers, entrepreneurs, and automotive professionals shaping today's performance industry. In this episode, Eddie Barrett sits down with Derek Burton, better known as Bootleg Derek from Bootleg Tuning Solutions, for an entertaining conversation about performance tuning, drag racing, busine...

Who has been a guest on In The Shop With Atomic Autoworks

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• Jack From Motorsports Nation Waterford
• Miguel
• Alex Batory
• Derek Burton
• David from CT Dent Worx

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YouTube views

1,071,782

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

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Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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