Author: DPVJosh

You know that feeling when you have a terrible idea, but the math just makes too much sense to ignore? That’s pretty much the foundation of Alex’s and my entire friendship. In this week’s episode of the Days of Pain and Victory Podcast, we tackled a topic that I know tempts every budget-minded gearhead scrolling…

There’s a difference between being reckless and being relentlessly determined, and our friend Tyler Bolland is the perfect example of the latter. He’s one of the smartest guys we know—an ex-military aviation mechanic who applies that same “failure is not an option” precision to a garage build. But he’s also got enough grit to take…

We finally did it. We took the families, the rigs, and a whole lot of anxiety to the Rubicon Trail. If you’ve been following the channel, you know the formula: Pain and Victory. And let me tell you, the Rubicon served up a double portion of both. This wasn’t just a wheeling trip; it was…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…