Welcome to the Moron Nation Podcast — the official home of two certified morons with too many race cars, too many stories, and not enough adult supervision. Join Phantom and Shawn “Murder Nova” Ellington as they BS their way through cars, racing, builds, bad decisions, good ideas, and everyday life in the 187 Customs universe.
Automotive chaos, shop talk, and unfiltered conversations… just how Moron Nation likes it.
Moron Nation Ep. 19: NHRA Outlaw Street Finals, Outlaw Syndicate Drama & 3 Races in Tulsa!
In this interview, host Murder Nova and guest Clay Cole discuss the NHRA Outlaw Street Finals drama, upcoming races, and a controversial event cancellation.
14 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Ep. 18: That Nick Stuff, a Turbo Minivan & No Prep Truck Racing!
Host Justin "Murder Nova" Shearer interviews Nick Rutledge of That Nick Stuff about his turbo minivan, racing experiences, and upcoming no-prep events.
30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Ep. 17: Rainouts, Burnout Wins & Drag Racing Drama
Hosts Justin "Murder Nova" Shearer and Aaron "Big Chief" Kaufman discuss drag racing rainouts, burnout wins, and turbo controversies in this interview episode.
26 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Unfiltered Ep. 16: Runner-Up, Reality Checks and a Bombshell
Shawn and Brandon break down their runner-up finish in NHRA Outlaw Street, discuss upcoming races, and address the future of their beloved "Blue" car.
22 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Unfiltered Ep. 15: Drag Racing Is Changing...
Shawn and Phantom discuss the IHRA's season cancellation and the growth of other drag racing organizations in this interview episode.
7 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Unfiltered Ep. 14: Everything Drag Racing RIGHT NOW
Hosts Larry and Justin break down recent drag racing news, including controversies, upcoming events, and personal racing experiences, offering unfiltered insights into the sport.
2 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Unfiltered Ep. 13: No Participation Trophies
Shawn and Phantom reflect on their past lives and discuss the evolution of racing, arguing against participation trophies in small tire classes.
14 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Unfiltered Ep. 12: Outlaw Syndicate on the Rise + WINNING at Promod
Host Shawn and guest Phantom discuss the Outlaw Syndicate's rising competition and their recent Pro Mod win, offering insights into high-level drag racing strategy.
29 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Unfiltered Ep. 11: NHRA Debut Was INSANE… Nova Testing + Outlaw Syndicate Round 2!
In Episode 11 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, Shawn and Dalton break down everything that went into testing the Murder Nova for its NHRA debut—and what it was actually like stepping into the NHRA Outlaw Street class for the first time.From prep, pressure, and performance… to how different NHRA racing really is compared to what we’re used to—we’re giving you the real, unfiltered take on the entire experience.We also dive into Outlaw Syndicate Small Tire Series Race #2, happening this weekend—what to expect, who’s showing up, and what our game plan looks like heading into it.If you’re into fast cars, behind-the-scenes racing insight, and real talk about what it takes to compete at the highest level… this one’s for you.👇 Drop a comment and let us know:Would YOU rather race NHRA or Small Tire No Prep?👤Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQTeSFsE-3LRguz9q65dA/join👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
8 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 10: Big Wangs, No Prep Thangs and What's New With Daddy Dave!
In Episode 10 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, we’ve got a special guest in the studio — Daddy Dave.This one isn’t your typical structured podcast… we just sat down and bs'd for a couple hours about whatever came up. From calling out the giant wings on no prep cars, to diving into suspension theories, race schedules, and what Dave’s been working on lately — it’s all over the place in the best way possible.If you like real conversations, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes racing talk… this one’s for you.Let us know in the comments — are the big wings getting out of control or nah? 😂👇 Follow & listen everywhere:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cUdy20g9aepLOj8sx3pfQ?si=0b916f9d2ad141e2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moron-nation-unfiltered/id1858094365Amazon: https://a.co/d/0f6hJ35F👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
2 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 9: Episode #9: OSS 1, Bickering Blower guys, and People who FAFO!
In Episode 9 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, we break down everything from our first Outlaw Syndicate race—what went right, what didn’t, and what we learned right out of the gate.We also get into the growing tension in the Pro Mod world… screw blower vs centrifugal setups, the drama behind it, and why it’s starting to spill over beyond just racing.Then we talk about something a lot of people won’t say out loud—what happens when people get a little too comfortable talking reckless in person… and why that can go sideways real quick.We wrap it up with some hard lessons from the pits at Dig or Die, including mistakes that cost time, money, and momentum.This episode is brought to you by Quick Performance.New episodes weekly featuring racing stories, behind-the-scenes shop talk, and whatever ridiculous stuff we get ourselves into.👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
10 Mar 2026
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 8: Hell Week at WSOP, BIG Money For Small Tires & Snip Trips!
Episode 8 of Moron Nation Unfiltered is a wild one.
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Shawn and I break down the absolute World Series of ProMod week from hell and everything that went wrong while trying to keep Blue alive in the quickest ProMod field ever.Then we dive into the brand new Outlaw Syndicate Small Tire series, which is paying $20,000 to win each race and over $50,000 in prizes to the series champion across 8 races. This series could shake up small tire racing in a big way.And finally… we wrap things up with the most ridiculous story of the week.Shawn tells the story of getting a mobile vasectomy from a guy who literally shows up and does the procedure in your driveway. Yep… that happened.Welcome to Moron Nation Unfiltered.New episodes weekly featuring racing stories, behind-the-scenes shop talk, and whatever ridiculous stuff we get ourselves into.
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17 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 7: So This Is Street Racing Now? Drag & Drive — Yes or No? & A Massive Update on Blue!
In Episode 7 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, we cover our 2026 plans, OG Murder Nova updates, and the drag & drive debate.
We also discuss how modern street racing somehow turned into picking the worst possible roads and calling it “good competition.” Some decisions aren’t about racers — and it shows.
And yes… we share a huge Blue update that changes things.
If you like honest opinions instead of politically correct ones, you’ll enjoy this one.
27 Jan 2026
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 6: Life After NPK | With Ryan Martin & Carson Baker
Episode 6 of Moron Nation Unfiltered is stacked.
We’re joined by Ryan Martin and Carson Baker to talk about what’s next now that No Prep Kings is officially over.
We introduce everyone to our brand-new small tire race series, Outlaw Syndicate, break down the 2026 schedule, and talk about where small tire racing is headed.
Ryan walks us through his historic first-ever 3-second pass on 28x10.5 slicks, what it took to make it happen, and why it’s such a big deal for small tire racing. We also put Carson on the hot seat to find out what happened at the US Street Nationals — how he qualified #1 in Pro 10.5 and still managed to cut a brutal light and miss the win.
Unfiltered conversations, real racing talk, and behind-the-scenes insight you don’t get anywhere else.
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Welcome to Moron Nation.
20 Jan 2026
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 5: Meet The Crew! The Mailman and the Appliance Guy
Episode 5 of Moron Nation Unfiltered finally answers one of the questions we get asked the most — who are Billy and Ben?
After leaving the Freedom Factory where we watched the Altima 600, we sat down and introduced our two crew guys: Billy (The Appliance Guy) and Ben (The Mailman). We talk about who they are, where they came from, how they got involved with the crew, and why they’ve become such a big part of the 187 Customs chaos.
We also touch on how testing went the day before, racing stories, and some behind-the-scenes moments that usually never make it on camera.
Unfiltered, unscripted, and long overdue — meet the crew.
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Welcome to Moron Nation.
13 Jan 2026
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 4: Say No To No Time Racing, Golfing Again, & Something You Didn't Know About Shawn
Episode 4 of Moron Nation Unfiltered is all over the place — just how we like it.
We kick things off talking about Fireball Camaro ripping a 3-second small tire pass and what that kind of performance really means. Then we shift gears and talk about getting back on the golf course for the first time in a year, especially with Shawn finally being able to play again after his stem cell treatment.
Somehow the conversation ends up with Shawn admitting his love for fantasy movies and TV shows — Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and all things wizards, dragons, and epic storylines — while Phantom tries to process how that fits into race car life.
As always, it’s unscripted, unfiltered, and full of random tangents, shop talk, and opinions nobody asked for.
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Welcome back to Moron Nation.
6 Jan 2026
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 3: Questions From Fans, And No More Street Racing??
In Episode 3 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, we dig into fan questions and comments and get real about something that’s been on my mind for a while.I talk with Shawn about why I don’t care about street racing anymore—and yeah, it honestly makes me a little sad. Not sad enough to go do it again… but still weird to admit out loud.We also answer questions from Moron Nation, talk racing, life changes, and how priorities shift when you’ve been doing this stuff for a long time.No scripts. No filters. Just two morons talking it out.🎙️ Moron Nation UnfilteredNew episodes where racing, life, and random thoughts collide.🤝 Episode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Kinetic Engineering — the absolute best in the business for custom suspension components!🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.
23 Dec 2025
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 2: Promods, PRI, and NHRA!
Episode 2 of Moron Nation Unfiltered is LIVE — and this one’s loaded.
Shawn “Murder Nova” Ellington and Phantom recap the first race of the DI Winter Series, talk about being terrible losers when things don’t go our way, and break down how pot-splitting and race money really works behind the scenes. We also dive into PRI 2025, what that show actually means for racers and builders, and the BIG moment when we announced at PRI that we’ll be racing with the NHRA next season.
As usual, the conversation goes off the rails with shop talk, racing politics, hard truths, and unfiltered opinions — exactly how Moron Nation likes it.
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Welcome back to Moron Nation.
2 Dec 2025
Episode 1: The Intro
Welcome to the Moron Nation Podcast — the official home of two certified morons with too many race cars, too many stories, and not enough adult supervision. Join Phantom and Shawn “Murder Nova” Ellington as they BS their way through cars, racing, builds, bad decisions, good ideas, and everyday life in the 187 Customs universe.
Automotive chaos, shop talk, and unfiltered conversations… just how Moron Nation likes it.
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Moron Nation Ep. 19: NHRA Outlaw Street Finals, Outlaw Syndicate Drama & 3 Races in Tulsa!
Published 21 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I'm just going to try to go there and learn as much as I can. Oh, yeah. He's going to Australia. He's going to Australia. Yeah, that'll be cool. That'll be cool. Yeah, it'll be cool. Man. So, we were supposed to have our last Atlas Syndicate race next week on Halloween. Yep. Been looking forward to it, honestly. I have to. I have to. I've heard nothing... But good things about the track and how they were going to pack it out. I've had a ton of messages, me personally, about can't wait to see you all there. We're looking forward to it. And then something happened. Well, I mean, nobody's ever said that we are the best at organizing. […]
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