Days of Pain and Victory

Author: DPVJosh

  • The Myth of the “Finished” Rig

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    There is a specific lie we all tell our wives—and honestly, ourselves: “I just need one more weekend, and then the Jeep is finally done.” We know it’s not true. They know it’s not true. But we say it anyway. In Episode 19 of the DPV Podcast, Alex and I tackled this delusion head-on. We…

  • Married to the Madness: My Wife’s Honest Take on the “Car Guy” Life

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    Title: Married to the Madness: My Wife’s Honest Take on the “Car Guy” Life Josh here. While Alex is off wearing mouse ears and eating overpriced churros at Disney, I decided to upgrade my co-host situation significantly. Usually, you tune in to hear two idiots arguing about rust and bad wiring. But this week, things…

  • The Art of the “Revive and Drive”: How to Make Old Junk Move Again

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    If you’ve been following Days of Pain and Victory for any length of time, you know that we have a bit of a sickness. It’s not just that we like old cars—it’s that we like rescuing them. We call it the Revive and Drive. It’s a time-honored tradition for gearheads: you find a rig that…

  • Title: Rubicon Panic Mode: My Jeep is in Pieces (And Alex is Missing)

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    If you’ve been following the channel for more than five minutes, you know the drill: we plan a massive, bucket-list adventure, and then we spend the weeks leading up to it in a state of absolute, wrench-throwing chaos. This time, the target is the legendary Rubicon Trail in July. The “Victory” part of the equation…

  • DPV Podcast: King of the Hammers 2025 – An Insane Off-Road Spectacle!

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    Hey everyone! Josh and Alex recently dedicated an entire DPV Podcast episode to King of the Hammers 2025, and it sounds like it was absolutely wild! If you’re an off-road enthusiast, this recap will get you fired up. What is King of the Hammers? King of the Hammers started in 2007 with just 12 teams…

  • The Automotive Oracle: The DPV Podcast Season 2 Episode 2

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    Hey everyone! In a recent episode of the DPV Podcast, Jude and Alex were joined by the legendary Ben Barkley, a true inspiration in the automotive world. Ben’s knack for turning “trash into treasure” is truly remarkable, and his stories are both entertaining and insightful. From a 1944 Jeep to a $25 Plymouth: Ben’s Automotive…

  • 2024 Recap & HUGE 2025 Plans!

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    Hey everyone, Josh here! It’s been a wild ride, and I wanted to share some of the highlights from 2024 and give you a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025. 2024: A Year of Builds, Trips, and Revivals 2024 was jam-packed! I spent a ton of time fabricating the Big Chief, even building a…

  • First Time at SEMA

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    Surviving the Chaos and Soaking It All In! Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this ain’t your grandma’s knitting circle podcast! We’re diving headfirst into the glorious mayhem that was our first-ever SEMA Show experience. And yeah, it was every bit as action-packed as the intro promised. Can you believe it? Episode 12 marks a full…

  • Automotive Youtubing

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    Alright everyone, Josh here, and let’s dive into this epic podcast episode featuring Liam from Jeep Sheep TV! We recorded this one live from SEMA, so you’ll hear some awesome background noise – think burnouts, horsepower, and the general buzz of Vegas. First off, a little housekeeping. Alex and I have been busy! Alex had…

  • Hot Rod Shop Talk with My Dad

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    Alright everyone, Josh here, and we’ve just dropped Episode 10 of the DPV Podcast! This one’s a special one, because I got to sit down with my dad, Jess Hahn, and talk all things hot rod. First off, huge shoutout to Jess for letting us use his garage as a studio! And a big thanks…