In this episode of Diecast Breakdown, we sit down with the one and only Jerry Wayne Longmire—stand-up comic, car enthusiast, Hot Wheels Legends Tour judge, and creator of the viral Truck Astrology series. From growing up in a junkyard to becoming a fan-favorite on the comedy circuit, Jerry brings a lifetime of automotive stories, laughs, and heartfelt insight to the table.We talk about the deep emotional bonds people have with their cars, how diecast collecting fuels nostalgia, and the winding path that led Jerry from nuclear safety instructor to podcasting storyteller. Whether it's his love for oddball vehicles, his thoughts on EVs (spoiler: he’s got opinions), or how he brings car culture to life through comedy, Jerry keeps it real, relatable, and ridiculously fun.Follow Jerry Wayne here: https://linktr.ee/JerryWayneLongmireJr🔥 In this episode, we cover:✅ The origins of Jerry’s podcast The Wrecking Yard✅ How diecast collecting connects generations✅ What it’s like judging at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour✅ Tips for starting a podcast that actually sticks✅ The power of storytelling and humor in car culture✅ Why introducing kids to collecting matters✅ Truck Astrology and how it exploded during the pandemicWhether you're here for the diecast talk, the car stories, or the comedy, this episode is packed with laughs and love for all things automotive—big and small.👉 Drop us a comment: What car did you grow up loving? Got a favorite diecast that brings back memories?🎧 Subscribe for more interviews, car culture, and diecast obsession every week!#DiecastBreakdown #JerryWayneLongmire #TruckAstrology #DiecastCars #HotWheels #CarCulture #DiecastCommunity #1to64 #Podcasting #StandUpComedy #CarStories #HotWheelsLegendsTour🏁🏎️Help us collect 25,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com

On this episode of Diecast Breakdown, we sit down with the dynamic and ever-popular Boy Racer Ben. We dive deep into Ben's thrilling journey from creating diecast racing videos, setting tracks on fire (literally), and his eventual transition into diecast collecting. Ben shares his story, from the humble beginnings of buying Hot Wheels for his son to becoming a celebrated figure in the diecast community across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. We explore his passion for brands like Oz Wheels, Kaido House, and Pop Race, and discuss the vibrant Australian car culture. Join us as we get an insider's look at what it takes to captivate thousands with diecast cars and how Ben manages his hobby along with a busy work and family life. This episode is packed with inspiration and tips for diecast enthusiasts of all levels!Follow  @boyracerben  here: https://www.instagram.com/boyracerben_/ and here: https://www.tiktok.com/@boyracerben and also here: https://www.facebook.com/people/Boyracerben/61552222425682/🏁🏎️Help us collect 25,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com#diecast #diecastracing #diecastcollecting #boyracerben

We’re bringing you the best moments from our live streams at Diecast Supercon 2025 at the Ahern Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas! This special episode is packed with highlights from our conversations with some of the biggest names in diecast collecting.Check out HHWCusåtoms here: https://hhwcustoms.com/å🔥 Featured in this episode:✅ Hayden from HHW Customs talks about his custom diecast parts and experiences at Supercon.✅ Exciting previews from brands like CarTuned, IXO America, and Greenlight—including new reveals and upcoming releases!✅ Day 1 event highlights, including first impressions, fan interactions, and behind-the-scenes moments.✅ A special shout-out to our friends and supporters at DrivenDreams.org!This is just a taste of what went down at Diecast Supercon 2025, and we have even more exclusive content coming your way!📢 Let us know in the comments: Which new releases are you most excited for? Were you at Supercon this year?🏁🏎️Help us collect 25,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com

We’re back with another exciting episode of Diecast Breakdown, and this time, we’re diving deep into the world of rare and obscure diecast cars with our returning guest, Alex Winson, aka Alex the Hoarder! If you love discovering hidden gems in the 1/64 scale world, this episode is for you.Alex brings out some of the most unique diecasts we’ve ever seen, including the Lotus Type 40, Vespa 400, Zender Fact 4, IAVA Berlinetta, DAF 33, Melkus 1000, Yugo, Oscar MT4, Renault Hino 4CV, and FSO Polonez—each with its own fascinating backstory. We talk about the history behind these models, the real-life cars they represent, and what makes them so special in the diecast world.Follow Alex Here: https://www.instagram.com/alex_the_hoarder/And here: https://www.youtube.com/@alex_the_hoarderAnd also here: https://lamleygroup.com/author/diecast13/Diecast Collector Magazine: http://pocketmags.com/us/diecast-collector-magazine🔎 In this episode, we cover:✅ The history and significance of these rare models✅ Why some of these cars were chosen for diecast production✅ How diecast brands decide which cars to replicate✅ Hidden gems that collectors should keep an eye out forIf you're a diecast collector, automotive history buff, or just love discovering rare and quirky models, you won’t want to miss this one!🎥 Watch now and join the conversation in the comments!💬 Which of these models surprised you the most? Do you have a favorite rare diecast in your collection?🏁🏎️Help us collect 25,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com#DiecastBreakdown #DiecastCars #DiecastCollecting #ObscureCars #RareDiecast #HotWheels #Matchbox #AlexTheHoarder #1to64 #DiecastCommunity

Want to know how to build a champion #diecast race car? So do we! That's why Nick from Tiny Track Cars is back to talk about what he's learned in years of racing tiny cars, what makes a winner, what makes cars lose (Chuck knows a lot about that), and what's new on the Tiny Track Cars speedways. Don't miss it!Follow Tiny Track Cars here: https://www.tinytrackcars.com/Join Tiny Track Cars Discord here: https://discord.gg/QuJTRyXHzr🏁🏎️Help us collect 20,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.comWant to make your own show? It's a lot easier with StreamYard. Check them out here and if you subscribe it helps support DiecastBreakdown. https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6751882945757184

On this episode of Diecast Breakdown, we're thrilled to welcome Darryl Li, Director of Brand Management at Jada Toys. Join us as we dive into the world of diecast collecting, discussing everything from the history of Jada Toys, their collaboration with Sung Kang and Liberty Walk, to the exciting new major collaboration announced for Diecast Supercon! Plus, we explore the ethos behind Jada's iconic "Jada style" and their commitment to delivering premium diecast cars at unbeatable quality and price. Whether you're a JDM enthusiast or a Hollywood diecast collector, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Tune in for an in-depth look at how Jada Toys continues to set trends in the diecast space and what exciting new releases are on the horizon.Follow Jada Toys here: https://www.instagram.com/jadatoys/?hl=en🏁🏎️Help us collect 20,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com

Contour Toy Cars is an expert resource on #diecast car trivia, tips, tricks, and more. Now he's joining us LIVE to talk tiny cars and take your questions. Don't miss the tiny car talk. It's sure to be a fun time.#diecastcollector #hotwheels #matchboxFollow Countour Toy Cars here: https://www.instagram.com/contourtoycars/And here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559849795446And here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCFrfEsddV3fdoi_7ieETg/videos🏁🏎️Help us collect 20,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com

On this episode of Diecast Breakdown, we welcome the team from IXO America to discuss their entry into the U.S. diecast market. We get insights from Jeff Nelson, VP of Sales, and Clint LaFollette, Lead Designer, about IXO America's mission to bring high-quality, true 1:64 scale diecast cars to collectors. Discover their plans, their approach to collector feedback, and some exciting news about their collaboration with the IndyCar Series. Plus, get a first look at their exclusive show car debuting at the Diecast Supercon. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more diecast collecting insights!Find out more about IXO America here:  https://www.ixomodels.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=10🏁🏎️Help us collect 20,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com

We're LIVE with designer Luis Tanahara to talk about what's happening behind the scenes with CarTuned, their much anticipated appearance at Diecast Supercon, what to watch out for at the conference, plus some unique peeks behind the scenes of how CarTuned came to be. Plus, your questions answered live! Join the discussion live today!🏁🏎️Help us collect 25,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.comWant to make your own show? It's a lot easier with StreamYard. Check them out here and if you subscribe it helps support DiecastBreakdown. https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6751882945757184

Ly is a man of many talents, but diecast cars is one of his most fulfilling passions. Starting collecting in 2019, Ly quickly grew his Instagram audience, now at over 245K followers by sharing what the hobby means to him. Now he's talking with manufactures around the world and given access to diecast releases most of us can only dream of. We talk with Ly about how he got here, and where he sees all this going.Follow Ly here: https://www.instagram.com/this_is_my_diecast_life/🏁🏎️Help us collect 24,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/🌐Diecast Media Network is:🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org:   @drivendreamsorg    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast:  @twycediecast🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions  💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com