Castor Cooper’s Under The Hood Show goes beyond engines and exhaust to explore the real mechanics of life. From raw talks on grief and resilience to deep dives into business, culture, and the everyday grind, Castor brings heart, hustle, and unfiltered insight to every episode. It’s not just about what drives your car, it’s about what drives you. Tune in for honest conversations that hit harder than horsepower.
Built In Motion Failure is not an option. It is erased before it can even take shape. From a working-class neighborhood in Connecticut, Castor Cooper grows up inside pressure that never lets up. Divorce, chaos, conflict, and survival become background noise. In that environment, family is not just structure. It is armor. That armor is tested early. He enters the family business young, working under his father in the automotive world. Fired. Rehired. Fired again. Every exit becomes another ret...
3 Jul 2026
Under The Hood with Castor - Ep.6 - Ryan "Coach" Skellie
On today's episode of "Under The Hood With Castor", we're joined by someone who believes that building strong communities starts by building strong young people. Ryan "Coach" Skellie is a high school fitness coach currently based in Denver, where he's dedicated his career to helping students develop not just stronger bodies, but stronger minds, stronger character, and stronger discipline. For Coach Skellie, the weight room has never been just about lifting weights, it's about preparing the le...
23 Jan 2026
Under The Hood with Castor - Ep.5 - Ty Valkanas
🎙️ Under The Hood with Castor - Ep. 5 In this powerful episode, Castor sits down with Ty Valkanas, a veteran, entrepreneur, and father, for a raw conversation about transition, resilience, and rebuilding life with purpose. Together, they unpack the realities of leaving military service and stepping into the civilian world, where structure disappears and identity has to be rebuilt from the ground up. They dive into: Ty’s hard reset from military life to civilian life, and the mental, emotional...
5 Dec 2025
Under The Hood with Castor: Ep.4: Jerry Allen
In this insightful episode, Castor sits down with Jerry Allen to explore the lessons, challenges, and experiences that have shaped his path as a business owner. Together, they dive into: His journey as a Dunkin’ Donuts owner and how it contrasts with running a Meineke in terms of operations, systems, and day-to-day demandsHis deep understanding of customer service and why consistency, connection, and care drive long-term successHow happy employees create a strong business, and the culture-bui...
3 Oct 2025
Under The Hood with Castor: Ep.3: Ric Savage
Under The Hood with Castor – Episode 3: Ric SavageIn this dynamic episode, Castor sits down with Ric Savage to explore the highs, challenges, and transformations that have shaped his journey. Together, they dive into: His unforgettable days in the wrestling ring and what they taught him about grit and showmanshipHis exciting new venture bringing value to automotive shops and the lessons of building a business in a competitive spaceHis love of traveling, meeting people, and discovering new per...
5 Sept 2025
Under The Hood with Castor: Ep.2: Arkevious Armstrong
Under The Hood with Castor – Episode 2: Arkevious Armstrong In this powerful episode, Castor sits down with Arkevious Armstrong to explore the deeply personal and transformative experiences that have shaped his journey. Together, they discuss the impact of losing father figures, the difficult but liberating act of forgiving family, and the importance of building a business rooted in healthy mindsets and resilience. Arkevious shares how his story reflects the refusal to stop under any circumst...
1 Aug 2025
Under The Hood with Castor: Ep.1 Matt Cooper
EPISODE 1: Legacy, Loss & Building from the Ground Up In this powerful first episode of Under The Hood with Castor, Castor sits down with his brother Matt Cooper to reflect on what it means to lead a family business after the sudden loss of their father, mother, and older brother. They discuss the challenges of grief, the resilience it takes to run a car company, the impact of their family’s legacy in the community, and the mindset needed to keep growing through tough times. If you’re bui...
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