Name: Jarod DeAnda The Voice of Formula Drift: Podspeed #43
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Jarod DeAnda claims he has seen every single battle in Formula Drift history. These days he sees more than just drift from the Hot Wheels Legends Tour to promotional clips from Snap On Tools, the guy is everywhere. We ask how he ended up being the go-to guy for drifting and many other motorsports. 

Sam reports on rumors of a Toyota Corolla GR and his Top 50 Japanese Performance Cars list. James reviews the Lexus RC-F Fuji Speedway edition.

<p>Jarod DeAnda claims he has seen every single battle in Formula Drift history. These days he sees more than just drift from the Hot Wheels Legends Tour to promotional clips from Snap On Tools, the guy is everywhere. We ask how he ended up being the go-to guy for drifting and many other motorsports. </p><p>Sam reports on rumors of a Toyota Corolla GR and his Top 50 Japanese Performance Cars list. James reviews the Lexus RC-F Fuji Speedway edition.</p>

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We kick off PodSpeed episode #43 by introducing the voice of Formula Drift: Jarod DeAnda

Podspeed episode #43 - Jarod DeAnda

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way events are held, if at all. Jarod DeAnda talks about how lockdown has effected his career, and how he and the brands he works with adapted to this "new normal."

Jarod DeAnda on pivoting during the pandemic

Jarod DeAnda talks about the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, which included a final event at Jay Leno's garage, and included celebrity guests like Gabriel "Fluffy "Iglesias and Snoop Dogg.

Hot Wheels Legends Tour according to Jarod DeAnda

When working with Snoop Dogg on the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, Jarod DeAnda got very, very hungry for some reason...

Working with Snoop Dogg by Jarod DeAnda

Whether it's drifting, cars, golf - or something else entirely - Jarod DeAnda offers advice on how to pursue one's dream career.

Jarod DeAnda's advice on finding your dream job.

Jarod DeAnda wasn't born the voice of Formula Drift. He had a day job at Meguair's and was announcing on the side. Here's how he turned his side hustle into his full-time gig, and grew his own skills as an announcer.

Jarod DeAnda on making your side hustle your full-time gig.

From the fledgling days of Formula Drift, to drivers like Vaughn Gittin Jr. now owning former NASCAR compounds, Jarod DeAnda has seen firsthand how the motorsports landscape has grown and changed.

Jarod DeAnda on the ever-changing landscape of motorsports.

Our man Dai Yoshihara came to the US with nothing, became a Formula Drift champion and went on to win the prestigious Pike's Peak hillclimb. Jarod DeAnda, of course, was there to witness it all.

Jarod DeAnda on the growth of Dai Yoshihara

Cars are nice and all, but when we have the voice of Formula Drift on our Podcast, we need to ask the hardest hitting of questions. So we put Jarod DeAnda on the spot:just who is the sexiest man in Formula Drift?

So who is the sexiest man in Formula drift? Jarod DeAnda answers.

James McKeone comes at Jarod DeAnda with another hard-hitting question: when's the best time to get shirtless at GRIDLIFE?

Jarod DeAnda on getting shirtless at GRIDLIFE.

No, the title isn't clickbait. Jarod DeAnda flashes the camera in this clip. Ladies and gentlemen: you're welcome.

Jarod DeAnda flashes the camera

Though he's the voice of Formula Drift and Snap-On Tools - among a million other things - Jarod DeAnda is adding even more onto his plate. He's got a podcast, and he's pumped on it.

Jarod DeAnda has a podcast

James McKeone asks Jarod DeAnda about soap. Does he mean, like, soap-soap? Or is there a deeper, more interesting meaning? (Hint: Jarod is making his own soap.)

What's the deal with Jarod DeAnda and soap?

Jarod DeAnda remembers the time he voiced "Big J" in Need For Speed: Pro Street.

Jarod DeAnda talks about Need For Speed

You'd think an international personality like Jarod DeAnda would be swimming in blue checkmarks. But the social networks keep denying him. We think they're just jealous they'll never be as cool as him.

Jarod DeAnda wants his blue check

2021 marks the year things get back to normal, which means a full season of Formula Drift. Jarod DeAnda is excited for the new season, the new Pro Spec series, and once again seeing all the fans in person.

Jarod DeAnda is ready for the 2021 Formula Drift season

Formula Drift gets a new qualifying format for 2021. Jarod DeAnda breaks it down for us.

Jarod DeAnda breaks down Formula Drift's new qualifying format

Daigo Saito was excited to return to Formula Drift, but then 2020 happened. Jarod DeAnda talks about his conversations with the JDM drifting powerhouse.

Jarod DeAnda on Daigo Saito's possible return to Formula Drift

The 2021 season of Formula Drift promises to be the most exciting yet. With so many talented drivers on the grid, anyone can take home the championship. We ask Jarod DeAnda to weigh in on who he thinks will take the 2021 title.

Who will win Formula Drift 2021? We ask Jarod DeAnda

While the legends of Formula Drift are still competing, there's a growing number of hungry, talented, new drivers chasing after them. Jarod DeAnda talks about the newest crop of professional drifters.

Jarod DeAnda gives some love to the newer Formula Drift drivers

With events held all over the country - and the world - there's no shortage of great venues for Formula Drift. We ask Jarod DeAnda to tell us which venue is his favorite.

Does Jarod DeAnda have a favorite Formula Drift venue?

Formula Drift at the Long Beach Grand Prix is one of the most unforgiving events. One mistake can - and will - completely total a racecar. Now that it's right before Irwindale, how will it effect the season?

Formula Drift Long Beach and Irwindale are now back-to-back.

The St. Louis round of Formula Drift was, to put it nicely, challenging for the drivers - and not in terms of driver skill. Jarod DeAnda talks about the controversial layout.

Jarod DeAnda talks about Formula Drift St. Louis

Englishtown Raceway underwent a massive transformation, becoming what may very well be the world's first dedicated drift stadium. After 2020 ruined its Formula Drift debut, Jarod DeAnda is excited to see the event become an official FD event.

Jarod DeAnda talks about Formula Drift E-Town

Formula Drift co-founder Jim Liaw is running for a seat on SEMA's board of directors. Jarod DeAnda talks about how this appointment would not only be great for drifting, but for car culture as a whole.

Formula Drift gets an official seat at the SEMA table.

Formula Drift co-founder Jim Liaw has been bringing new, younger fans to car culture, helping ensure that it not only sustains, but continues to grow. Jarod DeAnda and the Podspeed team talk about how important it is to have this inclusive mindset on the SEMA board of directors.

The team talks about the importance of adding Jim Liaw to SEMA

Harley-Davidson isn't the first brand one would associate with Formula Drift, or the import scene. But Jarod DeAnda has transcended his import roots to become the voice of all things with a motor, and here he talks about his partnership with the iconic motorcycle brand. We then flashback to the days of Honda Civics and Wings West bodykits.

From Harley-Davidson to Honda Civics

Despite his looks, Jarod DeAnda has never ridden a motorcycle - much to the surprise of the people at Harley-Davidson.

Jarod DeAnda on looking like a Harley-Davidson owner

Announcing may not have always been in Jarod DeAnda's blood, but through some deep family connections, it very well may have been. Here Jarod talks about his connection with legendary golf announcer, Roger Maltbie.

How family, golf and announcing came full-circle for Jarod DeAnda.

Toyota is upping their performance game with the Corolla Sports GR, which will pack a huge punch of 300 hp. Possibly even more.

Scoop: Toyota's high-performance Corolla GR Sports.

Sources say that the Toyota Corolla Sport GR will get the same engine and drivetrain as the GR yaris.

What's inside the Toyota Corolla Sport GR

Where the GR Yaris is a homologated rally car, the Toyota Corolla Sport GR is a true hot hatchback, designed first and foremost for the street.

Yes, the Toyota Corolla Sport GR is a hot hatchback

What does James think about the Toyota Corolla Sport GR? And how does it compare the the GR Yaris? He gives his thoughts here.

James chimes in on the Toyota Corolla Sport GR

With the growing popularity of e-sports, it's only a matter of time before someone tries to make video games an Olympic event. Might the first game in the Olympics be Gran Turismo?

Gran Turismo in the Olympics?

We continue to go through Sam's list of the greatest Japanese sports cars of all time. #35 is Toyota's angular wonder: the W10 MR2.

Sam's List: #35 - Toyota MR2 (W10)

While James likes the W10 Toyota MR2, Nigel McKeone may be an even bigger fan. Here, James talks about why he likes this wedge-shaped sports car.

James on the W10 Toyota MR2

It may have been light on power, but the W10 Toyota MR2 handled like a champion thanks to a little help from Lotus.

Why did the W10 Toyota MR2 drive so well?

Honda's charming roadster - the S600/S800 - lands at a strong #34 on Sam's list of the greatest Japanese sports cars of all time.

Sam's List: #34 - Honda S600 - S800

It's beautiful to look at and charming to drive. But the Honda S600 is also an incredibly important vehicle, as it was Honda's first mass-market automobile.

The Honda S600 was more than just a sports car

In a world where Ford sells over 1 million F-150s a year, "mass market" had a very different meaning when Honda first released its S600 and S800 roadsters.

By the numbers: Honda's mass-market S600 and S800

 Saw one in the flesh but haven't been able to drive it at moto G. Sam. Like you're showing off again rubbing it in.

 Saw one in the flesh but haven't been able to drive it at moto

Discerning collectors know beauty when they see it. Taro talks about meeting a Mercedes collector and restorer, and seeing the multiple Honda S800s that proudly lived in his collection.

When a Honda is as exquisite as a Mercedes

Some say that the Toyota Sports 800 was the predecessor to the modernToyota GT86. With its boxer engine and RWD platform, we can see why. Here Sam tells us why the Toyota Sports 800 deserves a place on his list.

Sam's List: #33 - Toyota Sports 800

While we still don't know if Nigel McKeone is a fan, James is into the Toyota Sports 800.

James chimes in on the Toyota Sports 800

 the M. R. Two is for the 19 sixties, you know to me the iota Hachi, but it's always been one of my quirky oddballs, you know, favorite kind of cars.

 the M. R. Two is for the 19 sixties, you know to me the iota

Taro may be the boss, but he's wrong on this one: the new NSX is awesome. Sam livens up the debate by explaining why Acura's controversial sports car earns a place on his list of the greatest Japanese sports cars.

Sam's List: #32 - Acura NSX NC1

To quote James: "If it (the Acura NSX) is good enough for Iron Man, it's good enough for the people."

'Nuff said.

James defends the NC1 Acura NSX

Taro takes a minute to remind us why he's not a fan of the NC1 Acura NSX.

The NC1 Acura NSX: Taro's not a fan.

In Sam's list of the greatest Japanese sports cars, the Datsun 1500-2000 comes in at #31.

Sam's List: #31 - Datsun 1500-2000

Taro may have yet to see a Datsun Fairlady roadster in the flesh, but James and Sam see them driving all over Los Angeles.

Fairladys (Fairladies?) all over Los Angeles

I really really enjoyed the R. C. F. Fuji speedway edition. It's a very aggressive car with a lot of carbon fiber and a lot of workmanship. Really really well set up.

Lexus  RC F Fuji speedway Edition.

The gearing is designed for the Fuji circuit which is a little different to the Canyon circuit so if you're messing with it and going down sometimes it hold the gears a lot higher than you needed to be.Perhaps DCT would be a good choice.

Lexus RC F Fuji Edition Gearing is Designed for the Fuji Circuit

Lexus IS F Fuji Edition interior has nice carbon fiber panels. Exterior aero parts also come with plenty of carbon fiber.

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