Yotas Yotas Yotas Podcast

Steve is a Toyota Tech at Arizona Toy Pros. He builds, fixes and drives bad ass off road Yotas. He is one hell of tech and also has one hell of life story. We didn't even scratch the surface of his depth and stories. Welcome aboard Steve and I look forward to having you back! 

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In this episode Berg tells us  some UFO stories he's experienced. Both of these stories where either while driving in or on some adventure in a Toyota. 

Solo episode recapping the recent carnage I experienced in Sedona on the Broken Arrow Trail. Talking about my big dreams of becoming a huge podcast sensation. Reminiscing about my days as Hip Hop phenom and much more. Episode is also live on YouTube. Welcome aboard!

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Alex & I decide to do a little trail ride and podcast to recap the Joshua Tree / Superstition OHV trip. Technically this would be the Joshua Tree Road Trip Part II that didn't get recorded whilst in the dunes of Superstition OHV. I think we made up for it well. Enjoy my friends. Welcome aboard. 

Kelsie is a Toyota lover through and through. Since her first Yota as a teenager to her solid axled beast today. She's driven, owned, traded and upgraded just about every Toyota under the sun. It was awesome getting to know Kelsie and learn about her journey with learning how to work on trucks and wheel them. Can't wait to see what she has in store for us next! 

Westscott Designs 6th Anniversary Rigs & Roast! 

It was time for a road trip... so, Alex, Ben, Zach and I packed up the rigs and headed to Southern California! We hit Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego. We planned on doing a podcast each night but the wind and sand in Anza prevented that. Here is the podcast from our first night in Joshua Tree. Enjoy!!!!

Sir Will is an awesome character. He lives out his Toyota 4Runner and travels the country enjoying his freedom. "Sir William Goes". We caught up with Sir William at AZ Toy Pros on a Sunday afternoon MOD Day. It's always a good time getting to know someone wrenching on trucks and stuffing our faces with Mexican food. Mark (@lmtl3ss_or) invited us over to do the podcast so we broke out the moonshine, started telling lies and calling up the woman. It was a blast. You can find Sir William Goes on his YouTube Channel and Social Media...

New Years Eve Eve and we gathered at AZ Toy Pros in Gilbert, AZ to ring in the shenanigans before the final countdown. Mark (@lmtl3ss_or) dropped in for a surprise visit so it turned into a party with Alex (@lrg_tree_01) , Ben (@aztoytech) and Steve (???) our mystery guest. HA! We had good time drinking the moonshine, telling lies and calling up the woman! Rubbin' is Racin'... Happy New Year!!! 

We met SCOTT at a "Keep Our Desert Clean" clean up event outside of Phoenix. We were quick to start in on the Yota v. Jeep shit talking. I knew we'd become fast friends! Scott is the Co-Owner of a new Portal start up called Portal Pros. Portal Pros makes portals for off road use. What is a portal you ask? Great question... tune in to find out! 

Chris and I met up out in the desert between Phoenix & Tuscon tailgated a podcast. It was awesome! Chris drives a rad 3rd Gen Tacoma, TRD OR. He's enjoyed building his rig and wheeling it. Tune in to hear about his Tacoma, his awesome events and how we bumped into each other on the trial a couple years ago! It was awesome connecting with Chris in person. Thanks Chris for coming out to boon docks for this podcast. Looking forward to seeing everything he has in store for us. Welcome aboard!

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Sharon drives a "well kept" Toyota Camry. She has her eyes on 4WD Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed! The dream truck for her and the dog to go on all the adventures. Can't wait to see that! Sharon is also an amazing ceramics artist. You can find her work at 516 Ceramics out of Phoenix, AZ. Yotas Yotas Yotas has several of her pieces, one which is Berg's favorite coffee cup. Def check her website out. It was pleasure having her on the podcast and looking forward to seeing what she has in store in the future! Welcome aboard Sharon...<...

Amanda drives an awesome black Toyota 4runner SR5 she lovingly named Captain Marvel... even though sh's not a big comic book fan. Ha! She is one the top members of a huge group called the AZ 4Runner Outsiders based right here in Arizona. We had a lot of fun chatting about Toyotas, solid axle swaps, The Outsiders and gettin it in her Runner! If you are a member of The Outsiders you probably know her. She is always at one their many off road runs and events that they put on throughout the year. It was great getting to...

AZ Toy Pros is a Toyota service shop out of Mesa, Arizona run by Ben & Erick. Ben is a Toyota wizard and considered by many to be The Godfather of Toyota! He was a Toyota tech for many years, tired of the dealer life he started his own shop. Erick is the owner of State 48 Overland helping Toyota owners bring their adventure rigs to life with the aftermarket. Both of the dudes have extensive knowledge in their areas and bringing them together to make peoples dreams come true was inevitable. Their love for the Toyota Community and passion for...

Alex drives a 1st Gen Toyota Sequoia! He's spent the last few years building it and just loving the hell out wheeling and camping in it! There were some challenges in getting the old girl equipped with best but, with a little help from some friends and the amazing people in the Toyota Community the rig is a beast! I was introduced to Alex at a Jeep event from our good buddy Mark. Alex was also at Overland Expo West where we really became friends. Alex is a solid dude with a solid rig and is definitely Toyota For...

Phil returns to the podcast for the second time. We catch up on his truck and the status of his retirement.  It is always a pleasure trading stories with Phil. He tells us a couple of whoppers! Phil continues to stack  the miles on his 1st Gen Tacoma roaming the country side, battling bears and swamp creatures from North Carolina to The Ozarks! 

Welcome aboard Jillian. Jillian is the driver of a beautiful 2016 Quicksand TRD Off Road Tacoma. She has spent the last 8 years chalking up the miles in her Toyota. Starting from scratch and learning as she goes about off roading, overlanding, adventure seeking and becoming a cherished member of our wonderful Toyota community. Jillian is known for her outgoing and fun loving personality. She is also known for being a trail blazer for women in the off road scene. When we first found her on social media she was out in the wild with her crew of off road ladies...

Welcome aboard Jess. Jess started her love for Toyota in a 2015 TRD OR PreRunner. She quickly learned d that 2WD wasn't going to cut for her and she upgraded to a 4WD. She built her white 3rd Gen Tacoma with all the goodies. It was an overland style beast that she took everywhere. White with all the red trim and details to match her hair. Recently Jess pulled the trigger and got herself the all new 2024 4th Gen Tacoma and she is fired up. Not only because the truck is now red just like her hair but because the...

Brian is the owner of AZ Tune Pro... Arizona's Premier Toyota & Lexus Tuning. He is partnered with Westcott Designs, you can find him there tuning trucks and all over AZ as well. He was in Tuscon running trails and running rigs before he stopped by to do the podcast. Brian has owned just about every Toyota under the sun and he has more in the works.  We talk about his Toyota origins, his business and his future endeavors. It was awesome to meet Brian and we look forward to seeing where the future take him... Welcome aboard!!!

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Rigs & Roasts is a monthly event held at Westcott Designs in Phoenix, AZ.  Set up the pod and had a blast talking with Jeff Westcott, Sahara Scion and meeting some new Toyota friends Brit & Krystal. A huge Thank You to Jeff Westcott for letting come and do the pod. Jeff is a huge supporter of our community and I appreciate the opportunity. Please check out our YouTube channel for the videos from this podcast. 

Mark is a Lexus loving Zoni! If you haven't seen Mark's GX470 on the Gram yet... get to it. The thing is an out right monster.  His most recent MOD is the Werewolf Portal system.  If you are unfamiliar with portals, like myself, the inter webs will help get you there. I sat down with Mark and we talked about the origin of his love for the GX470 platform and how he was introduced to the portals through a friend who has them on his Taco.  Looking forward to wheeling with Mark on some local AZ trails and can't wai...

John is basically a mad man! He turned his slammed Scion into off road beast after the city put speed bumps in his neighborhood and he couldn't drive over them. When I say beast, I mean, mode activated. This Scion is tough AF! Loaded up with custom parts to fit the platform John loves ripping' with crew and pissing off the interwebs with his unique build. It was awesome getting to talk to this US Marine and looking froward to watching what he has in store for "Blockade Runner"... Welcome Aboard John!

Welcome Crystal to the podcast. Crystal loves her dogs. She also loves her TRD Pro T4R that she lovingly named The Fur Runner. Her Father bought her her first Toyota.  A Corolla, that she still has to this day. It has over 250,000 miles on it and is still going. He told her that it would last her a long time.  It certainly has.  It was rad getting to know Crystal and learning about her love for dogs and Toyotas.  Did you know she was in a Toyota commercial?  Yessir... Crystal, The Fur Runner and her Puppers!  The Fur Runner...

Welcome Cord to the podcast. A Veteran of USAF & USMC, Cord drives a kick ass JKU named Bombshell. I mean, bad to the bone Jeep. Hailing from the great state Arizona you might find these two taking a Saturday hike though Table Mesa and no doubt eating up some Collateral Damage. You might also find him eating whoops at KOH! That's right, Bombshell is a certified whoop eater. Cord has her tuned for speed.  Bombshell is going under the knife here soon for some more killer upgrades.  The Captain needs more power, Scotty.  It was awesome getting to know Cor...

Welcome Christina to the podcast... Cristina drives an awesome 4 Runner Premium on 35's. Her very first Yota and certainly not her last. When she's not out causing hell on the trails you might find her sailing across the seven seas with her dad. Yes, you read that right, sailing... as in, heave the bow line and hoist the boom anchor! Ha, I have no idea what I'm talking about. Christina sure as hell does though. I think she's probably more of an actual sailor than I am. Granted, I'm not sure if she is a Golden Shellback. Hmm... what...

Welcome back Chris. It's always a pleasure having Chris on the podcast. We caught up on current events with his rig and what he's been up to since last we spoke. Chris attended another Overland Expo, has done some new upgrades to his Decked system and started new socials for his side hustle "4x4 Threads".  He cracked a brew and I did a jay... safe to say we had fun conversation.  Have a listen over your favorite beverage or flower of choice. This is the Yotas Yotas Yotas Podcast and welcome aboard.

Welcome Big Rich to the podcast. Rich is a Florida man who goes by Big Tex.  Rich is a Mustang guy with a Ford tattoo on his... !!! Well, now he's converted to Toyota with his TRD Pro Army Green T4R! In 2023 he took his Runner with his buddy Jeff to Colorado and had the time of their lives. Jeff is an aspiring Toyota driver too with his eyes set on Tundra. It was pleasure to talk with Tex & Jeff and I m looking forward to meeting these two in AZ later this year. Welcome aboard guys. 

Welcome back Becky! It was an absolute pleasure having Becky on the podcast again. Becky is passionate about spreading the word regarding men's health.  Prostate cancer in particular.  Becky lost her father to this disease and since then she has been  passionate about the annual movement called "Movember".  Movember is an awareness movement that happens every year in November to help this very cause.  One of the big things Becky has been doing over the last several years is putting on an Off Road Run dedicated to this cause. The run is on the Saturday following Thanksgiving and she calls...

Welcome J.V. to the podcast! This is Jason's second appeareance on the podcast and you can catch his first cameo in podcast #27 : Super Pod 2023.  Jason is one of the original fathers of the YOTAS YOTAS YOTAS crew. J.V. has been with us from conception to birth to taking over the Toyota community by storm! We would not be who we are without "The Driver MOD"! Jason has recently fully arrived with the purchase of a "new to him" Lexus GX460. The PAWGX! What a beauty she is. Tune in, hit that download button and share this podcast w...

Welcome J.V. to the podcast! This is Jason's second appeareance on the podcast and you can catch his first cameo in podcast #27 : Super Pod 2023.  Jason is one of the original fathers of the YOTAS YOTAS YOTAS crew. J.V. has been with us from conception to birth to taking over the Toyota community by storm! We would not be who we are without "The Driver MOD"! Jason has recently fully arrived with the purchase of a "new to him" Lexus GX460. The PAWGX! What a beauty she is. Tune in, hit that download button and share this podcast w...

Holden is Toyota Tundra driver and is a moderator on the TC Bob family of sites TacomaWorld.com, Tundras.com and 4runners.com. It was a pleasure chatting with Holden and learning about his love for Toyota!

Holden is Toyota Tundra driver and is a moderator on the TC Bob family of sites TacomaWorld.com, Tundras.com and 4runners.com. It was a pleasure chatting with Holden and learning about his love for Toyota!

Miles is from Guyana and he builds Toyotas to go in the jungles of South America! He is also a Commercial Pilot in his spare time when he's not building rigs! 

Welcome aboard Tom from ToyoMafia World. ToyoMafia got it's start on the Toyota forum Tundras.com and quickly spread. It is now across all the forums and on social media. What started as a Tundra group of buddies wanting to contribute to the community now encompasses all Toyota lovers across the globe. It was an absolute pleasure meeting and speaking to Tom... we spoke for 3hours! We could have chatted for 3 more easily. This is the second half of our conversation... 

Welcome aboard Tom from ToyoMafia World. ToyoMafia got it's start on the Toyota forum Tundras.com and quickly spread. It is now across all the forums and on social media. What started as a Tundra group of buddies wanting to contribute to the community now encompasses all Toyota lovers across the globe. It was an absolute pleasure meeting and speaking to Tom... we spoke for 3hours! We could have chatted for 3 more easily. This is the first half of our conversation....

Welcome Dru to the podcast. Dru has a 1980 pickup that is a stunning turquoise and it screams Classic Beauty!  He also has a 1986 T4R that has a solid axle swap that he likes to take out and play in the snow with...

Welcome Becky to the podcast. Becky drives a beautiful Toyota 4Runner that she calls Pluto. It was a pleasure getting to know Becky and talking about her Runner... I learned something awesome about Becky that doesn't have to do with Toyota but is worthy of our community's attention and awareness. Becky is on the front lines spreading that awareness and doing her part to help. Please tune in to find out more! Welcome aboard Becky...

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Damaris is our very first "non off road" guest! Damaris hails from San Antonio where you can find her rolling deep with the San Antonio Camry Crew. She is also an active member in YotaVille. She has named her Camry "Boricua Camry" because she is proud of her Puerto Rican roots! Damaris was a Tacoma own prior to her Camry.  She has MODed out her Camry with some awesome installs and she loves making "Boricua Camry" shine hot pink! 

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Welcome aboard Andy... Andy is Toyota through and through. He has his own fleet of Yotas for the entire family.  Tune in to hear all about his classic pick up Stomper and his recent project Spike. You can find Andy on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. Check him out... I think you'll become a fast fan in no time flat!

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