Best The Rc Deep Dive Podcasts (2025)

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What are Parma Double Wheel Adapters and How Do They Work? 5:56

19h ago5:56

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In the 1980s, Parma created one of the more unusual hop-ups that allows you to put double wheels on both the front and rear axles of your Tamiya Frog, Grasshopper, Hornet, and Blackfoot radio-controlled model vehicles. We take a deep dive into exactly how this hop-up option works and both the advantages and disadvantages of the mod in this episode …

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Do Softer Shock Springs Require Harder Damper Oil? 5:19

2d ago5:19

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There's a lot of confusion about how radio control model vehicle shock springs and damper oil work together and exactly what each one does. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we dive deep into what damper oil changes are necessary when your CVA (Constant Volume Adjustable) oil-filled shock gets softer shock springs on the Tamiya Frog R/C buggy's O…

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Ice Cold Facts NHL Wrap Up: Florida Wins It All, Oilers Rebuild, McDavid’s Future 1:09:55

2d ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Episode Title: Ice Cold Facts With Dan K: NHL CBA, Stanley Cup Wrap-Up & Expansion Buzz Join host Kevin L. Warren and resident hockey analyst Dan K. "The Hockey Dude" in this debut segment of Ice Cold Facts. This pre-recorded July 8, 2025 edition dives deep into: ✔️ NHL’s new CBA through 2029–30 ✔️ Florida Panthers' physical playoff dominance ✔️ Th…

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The Importance of Supporting Your Local RC Hobby Shops and Race Tracks 7:15

3d ago7:15

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Why is it so important to support your local R/C model hobby shop and RC car race track, if you are lucky enough to have one (or more). We take a really deep dive why supporting your local experts is not only helping them, but actually helps you and everyone in your local radio controlled vehicle hobbyist community in more ways than you know in thi…

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The RestoMod Movement, Blockhead Motors, and Jun Watanabe 7:44

4d ago7:44

7:44

The resto-mod (restored and modified with modern hop-ups) movement is highly popular in the vintage RC hobbyist community in recent times. Jun Watanabe's Blockhead Motors seems to be heading that charge currently. We take a deep dive into The man, the company, the movement, and the history of their connection with Tamiya radio controlled buggies, v…

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Vintage BRAT Attack vs. RestoMod Hornet Large Diameter Hop-Ups 6:35

5d ago6:35

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Two popular hop-ups for vintage, classic, and rere (re-release) Tamiya radio controlled buggies is the square set-up. There's two equally popular options, one vintage and one resto-mod. We take a deep dive into comparing and contrasting the BRAT Attack 1.75" look with the more modern 1.9" HLD (Hornet Large Diameter) wheel design.…

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What are the Dry and Cure Times for Tamiya AS, PS, TS, X, and XF Paints? 6:54

6d ago6:54

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Tamiya makes several different types of paints for your R/C model. But each one has a different dry time and cure time. Knowing what these times are is critical to not destroying your radio controlled vehicle's paint job. So, we take a deep dive into exactly how long each type takes to paint and how you can know when it's fully dry in this episode …

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What is Tamiya Gear Diff Putty, and How Do you Use It? 6:55

7d ago6:55

6:55

Tamiya Gear Diff Putty for differential gears has a specific prescribed use, but the community has found a way to use it in vintage, classic, and rere (re-release) radio controlled models. So how do you use it? We take a deep dive into R/C car differentials and how to lubricate and pack them in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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Science & Healing Collide: Nate Pope on Post-Concussion Syndrome Brain Recovery 59:17

7d ago59:17

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In this enlightening episode of The Interview Sessions on the Sports Chasers Podcast, we sit down with Nate Pope, Neurological Occupational Therapist and co-founder of NCX Brain Recovery. Nate brings over two decades of experience in treating concussions, TBIs, and post-concussion syndrome using a transformative method called multi-sensory integrat…

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What Exact Color of White or Yellow Paints Should be Used for Headlights? 6:02

8d ago6:02

6:02

Tamiya paints have a variety of white and yellow colors that can be used when painting R/C model headlights. We take a deep dive into the best hues to use, based on your radio controlled vehicle model, and which type of paint to use for each faux headlamp bases, cups, and covers in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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To Paint On-Sprue or Off-Sprue? 7:42

9d ago7:42

7:42

In today's episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we dive into painting plastic R/C model pieces like the driver figure and faux headlights, including how to do preparation and touchups. We also cover both sides of the intense debate whether polycarbonate, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), or other plastics radio control model pieces should be p…

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Dante’ Sell of East Coast Gridiron on Building a Football Media Empire 1:21:15

9d ago1:21:15

1:21:15

🎧 Sports Chasers Podcast – Interview Sessions: Dante’ Sell (East Coast Gridiron) This episode of The Interview Sessions features Dante’ Sell, the visionary behind East Coast Gridiron — a brand redefining how we cover American Football across all levels: NFL, NCAA, UFL, and High School. Host Kevin L. Warren dives into Dante’s journey from coaching t…

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Tamiya RC Cleaner Products Reviewed 6:09

10d ago6:09

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Tamiya has a number of R/C model vehicle cleaners, but not all of them are exactly what they seem. We take a deep dive into Tamiya's RC Cleaner Spray and Polycarbonate Body Cleaner, going over the ways to use them and where not to use them on your radio controlled models, in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

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The 10 Must Have Hop-Ups for the Tamiya Frog 7:10

11d ago7:10

7:10

The Frog, whether the vintage radio controlled model or the rere (re-release), is a classic Tamiya R/C Buggy, but one not without inherent flaws. We take a deep dive into the 10 best hop-ups that will get your Frog hopping better, ranking them from essential to nice to have, including multiple upgrade paths to improve the problematic gearbox issues…

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HOW-TO: Get a HobbyWing 1060 Power Switch to Fit in a Tamiya R/C Model Chassis 6:36

12d ago6:36

6:36

The HobbyWing 1060 Quicrun ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) has become the default speed controller for many R/C hobbyists, and is even included in many Tamiya radio controlled model kits. However, the on/off switch on these ESCs doesn't fit in the spot made for the power switch in a Tamiya chassis. We take a deep dive into multiple ways to fix th…

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Edgar has a great finish at PT Final Fantasy 1:04:55

13d ago1:04:55

1:04:55

EdgarMTG and Gab recap their prep and Pro Tour Final Fantasy experience in Las Vegas where Edgar went on to earn his best finish yetBy EdgarMTG and Gab

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Which Screws are the Best to Use in Your R/C Vehicles? 6:28

13d ago6:28

6:28

In this episode of the RC Deep Dive we dig deep into the world of R/C fasteners and drivers. Which is more important in an radio control vehicle: Strength or Weight? We compare and contrast aluminum, titanium, and a wide variety of steel screws, testing to see which is the best type of screw to use in the assembly of your radio controlled cars, tru…

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Can Washers Fix Axial and Radial Play on Axles Near R/C Bearings? 6:19

14d ago6:19

6:19

Can simple M4 washers act as shims to fix axial and radial play where your axle ball bearings are installed in your radio controlled vehicles? We take a deep dive into the use of washer shims on the axles alongside the sealed ball bearings, discussing both advantages and disadvantages in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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NBA Draft 2025 REACTIONS 🔥 Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey & Nets’ Strategy | Sports Chasers Podcast 57:39

14d ago57:39

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In Episode 277 of the Sports Chasers Podcast: Thursday Night Live Show, Kevin L. Warren and the crew dive into: 🏒 Evander Kane's trade from the Oilers to the Canucks 🏀 Full breakdown of the 2025 NBA Draft, including Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Brooklyn's draft strategy ⚾ Stadium funding controversy around the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chase Field …

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Decoding Different Diff Oils for your R/C Vehicles' Diffs 7:55

15d ago7:55

7:55

Different differentials require differing diff oils. Which diff oil is right for you? What do the differing colors mean? What's the right viscosity for your differential gears in your remote controlled model car, buggy, truck, or van? We take a deep drive into Tamiya and other diff oils on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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HOW-TO: Prepare, Glue, Vent, and Balance Your RC Tires 9:04

16d ago9:04

9:04

It used to be that you just put your tires on your R/C wheels with no further thought. However today's modern tires often require meticulous preparation, glueing, venting, and balancing of the tires. We take a deep dive into how to do these necessary steps in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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The Bumper Paradox: How Stronger Parts Wreck Your R/C Cars! 6:04

17d ago6:04

6:04

Aluminum bumpers are all the rage these days, but they have many drawbacks and may even end up costing you in the long run. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we compare and contrast aluminum, nylon, and stock plastic bumpers, plus when and where each should be used.By The RC Deep Dive

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OKC Champions | Durant to Houston & WNBA Rising: Full Rewind 1:14:27

17d ago1:14:27

1:14:27

🏀 Kevin Durant to the Rockets? Thunder Win the Chip? WNBA Takeover? | Sports Chasers Podcast – June 23, 2025 This episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast is STACKED. The crew is live with deep dives into a transformative weekend in pro basketball. 🎯 Topics Covered: Kevin Durant lands in Houston! Can the Rockets contend now? The Oklahoma City Thunder …

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Let's Get into Kyosho R/C! 5:22

18d ago5:22

5:22

While Tamiya became more popular worldwide, Kyosho was actually the first Japanese company to make R/C vehicles for the retail market. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast we dig deep into the history of this radio controlled car powerhouse.By The RC Deep Dive

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What Exactly do the ORV Radius Arms Do? 6:32

19d ago6:32

6:32

There's a lot of confusion about the function of the radius arms on the Tamiya ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis R/C (radio controlled) model buggies, trucks, and cars , especially with the Frog, BRAT, Lancia Rally, etc.. We take a deep dive into the ORV chassis front radius arm features and it's critical functions, plus we dig into why 3rd party afte…

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Why is Tamiya's Lavender Paint not the Correct Hue?? 5:25

20d ago5:25

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Tamiya offers a color of paint that they call "Lavender", TS-37. However it is not anywhere near what people generally consider a lavender shade of violet or purple. In this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast, we take a deep dive into this red-violet hued spray paint for Tamiya's R/C and their other models and why Tamiya named it lavender.…

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Why do the FGH RC Buggies Remain Iconic After Over 40 Years? 6:39

21d ago6:39

6:39

The Tamiya FGH (Frog, Grasshopper, & Hornet) radio controlled buggies were super popular in the early 1980s, but somehow, they have stood the test of time and remained iconic, revered, much-loved R/C cars for over 40 years. Why? We take a deep dive into the alphabet, stopping at F, G, & H to explain this timeless phenomenon in this episode of the R…

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Panthers Celebrate STANLEY CUP Victory and LeBron Sparks Debate! 1:28:57

21d ago1:28:57

1:28:57

On this episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast, the crew delivers an all-sports power play! 🚀 🔜 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions again! 🔜 The LA Lakers are sold for $10B to Mark Walter. What's next for Jeanie Buss? 🔜 LeBron James fires off on "ring culture" — is he right or rewriting history? 🔜 MLB eyes NBA-style centralized media righ…

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HOW-TO: Remove Decals from RC Vehicles 5:28

22d ago5:28

5:28

How do you remove decals from your radio controlled car, truck, buggy, or van? It's different depending on your body type, but there are still small steps to take along the way, no matter your body shell type. We dig in deep on decal removal on this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast!By The RC Deep Dive

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Hacking Flysky RC Vehicle Transmitters 6:14

23d ago6:14

6:14

Did you know that you can hack your radio controlled car, truck, buggy, van, boat, airplane, and helicopter? Specifically your Flysky branded transmitter, upgrading to a fan-created upgraded firmware that makes your RC transmitter way more powerful with a multitude of new features and the ability to control even more RC vehicles. We dig into this D…

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Dr. Glenn Toby: From Hip-Hop Icon to NFL Dealmaker ($60M Sports Journey!) 1:21:56

23d ago1:21:56

1:21:56

On this powerful episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast - The Exclusive Interview Sessions, Kevin L. Warren speaks with Dr. Glenn Toby, formerly known in hip-hop circles as Sweety G, and now an influential sports agent, philanthropist, and thought leader. 🎧 Topics Covered: From Homelessness to High-Profile NFL Agent Financial Literacy in the NIL Era…

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Design Thinking of Tamiya's RC Buggies 7:52

24d ago7:52

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How did the design thinking of Tamiya change for their radio controlled buggies throughout the early vintage RC car period of their first 100 R/C model vehicles? We take a deep dive into Tamiya's design philosophy spanning from the late 1970s to the early 1990s in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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⚾ Rafael Devers TRADED to Giants! + NFL Rookie Contract Drama | Sports Chasers LIVE 1:17:00

24d ago1:17:00

1:17:00

The Sports Chasers Podcast returns with your Monday Night Weekend Rewind! This June 16th episode is jam-packed with insight, controversy, and expert breakdowns. 🔥 In this episode: 🏈 The real story behind 2025 NFL rookie holdouts — player empowerment & contract control ⚾ Rafael Devers heads to the Giants in a shocking trade — why Boston made the mov…

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Where in the World are the Best Vintage RC Car Race Tracks? 6:59

25d ago6:59

6:59

There are radio controlled car racing tracks all over the world, but which ones are the best for fans of racing vintage, classic , and rere (re-release) RC buggies, trucks, vans, and cars? Why are these places such havens for the vintage RC vehicle builder, collector, basher, and racer? We take a deep drive into this on this episode of the RC Deep …

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What to do About the Extra-Long Frog Body Mounts 7:17

26d ago7:17

7:17

The Frog's rear body mount screws are longer than the holes in the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) chassis. This means that the threads of these 2 screws are exposed. So what are the solutions to cover these screen threads? We take a deep dive into the many options available in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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What is Camber and How Do you Adjust it? 7:57

27d ago7:57

7:57

What is camber wear and positive or negative camber? What is caster and toe? How does it affect tires and handling? How do you diagnose and fix camber issues? Find it this and more in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

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Best Foam Inserts for Hornet Large Diameter Wheels 6:09

28d ago6:09

6:09

Hornet Large Diameter wheels are a popular choice for the Grasshopper II, Super Hornet, and Rising Fighter, among other Tamiya radio controlled model buggies. There are 2 types of tires recommended by Tamiya for this 1.9" wheel, but they both require tire foams which aren't included or available from Tamiya. So which ones should you buy? We take a …

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Best Wheels & Tires for the GH2 or Super Hornet 7:03

28d ago7:03

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The Grasshopper II and Super Hornet radio controlled buggies famously have 1.9" Wheels rather than the standard 1.5" Wheels of earlier vintage Tamiya R/C models like the original GH2 or Hornet. So how do you give these iconic buggies a square set-up and keep an appropriate ground clearance? We take a deep drive into the details of how to get this i…

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🗽 Who Coaches the Knicks Next? | OKC vs Pacers Deep Dive 1:10:28

28d ago1:10:28

1:10:28

On this week’s episode of the Sports Chasers Podcast “Thursday Night Live,” airing June 12, 2025, we tackle the biggest sports stories of the week: ⛳️ US Open Golf at Oakmont – chaos, albatrosses, and course carnage! 🏒 Atlanta’s NHL dream – can the third time be the charm? 🏀 NBA Finals drama – from missing logos to market-size debates 🗽 Knicks coac…

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Pro-Line & CRP Bumpers: Improved Function & Fashion! 6:10

29d ago6:10

6:10

The Pro-Line and CRP iconic dyeable white nylon bumper hop-ups for the ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) R/C models not only improved the look of the Tamiya Frog (and sometimes the Subaru BRAT or Blackfoot) but also made for a better running radio controlled vehicle. How is this possible? We take a deep dive into the function and fashion of this popular mod i…

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Steve Physioc Unfiltered: From MLB Announcer to Award-Winning Author 📚⚾ 1:17:09

29d ago1:17:09

1:17:09

🎙️ Steve Physioc: From the MLB Mic to Historical Fiction | Sports Chasers Podcast Interview Sessions Legendary sports broadcaster Steve Physioc joins the Sports Chasers Podcast to talk about his life behind the mic and the stories that led him to writing acclaimed novels like The Walls of Lucca and Walks with the Wind. In this in-depth conversation…

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Beyond the Frog: Tamiya's Racing Championships 15:45

30d ago15:45

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In the Golden Age of RC, Tamiya famously won the German national R/C buggy championship in a race where most of the cars that qualified for the finals were one model, the Frog. However since then, Tamiya radio controlled model vehicles have won many national and international races. We take a deep drive into all of them in this episode of the RC De…

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The Importance of Getting the Frog's Front Arms Right 7:51

1M ago7:51

7:51

The Frog's distinctive double wishbone-type suspension assembly's durable steel radius arms joint serves as a crucial pivot and a primary locus for alignment that influences the front suspension's caster angle which must be assembled perfectly at 90° and kept square to prevent disaster. But why? We take a deep drive into the front arms of the Tamiy…

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The $20.5M NCAA Settlement & NIL Fallout | Monday Night Rewind 51:31

1M ago51:31

51:31

🎙️ On this episode of Monday Night Rewind, the Sports Chasers Podcast covers a jam-packed weekend in sports! Topics include: 🏈 NCAA’s $20.5M athlete settlement & College Sports Commission launch 💸 The truth about NIL vs Collective money (DA’s 🔥 take) 🎾 Coco Gauff makes history & Alcaraz stages a comeback for the ages 🏒 Stanley Cup: McDavid’s impact…

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HOW-TO: Identify Causes and Fix Rear Axle Slop 8:31

1M ago8:31

8:31

In the Tamiya Grasshopper, Hornet, Grasshopper II, and Super Hornet, it is not unusual for rear axle slop to develop over time. We look into how to diagnose the performance draining conditions and most importantly how to fix it in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

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The T-Tool: The Iconic 4-Way or Cross Box Wrench History 15:20

1M ago15:20

15:20

The four-way box wrench or cross wrench has become synonymous with ready controlled vehicles and most especially Tamiya. However this t-tool didn't even come with Tamiya's original RC cars. We take a deep drive into the origin and history of the legendary Tamiya cross box wrench tool in this episode of the RC Deep Dive.…

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Are CVDs Necessary in the HotShot Family of RC Cars? 6:44

1M ago6:44

6:44

The HotShot family of radio controlled buggies comes with dog-bones, but are CVDs (constant velocity driveshafts) or UJs (Universal Joints) an appropriate hop-up on the HotShot, HotShot II, Super HotShot, Boomerang, etc. or are you better off staying stock? We dig into these questions in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.…

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What is Binding and How to Fix it? 6:31

1M ago6:31

6:31

What causes hex drives, dog-bones, UJs (universal joints), and CVDs (constant velocity driveshafts) to bind in radio controlled vehicles? We take a deep dive into this problem and the solution in this episode of the RC Deep Dive podcast.By The RC Deep Dive

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Pacers STUN OKC in Game 1! Tyrese Halliburton Is HIM 🔥 Knicks FIRE Tom Thibodeau! What’s Next for New York? 🍎 1:08:02

1M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

🎙️ Friday Night Live: Pacers Stun OKC | Knicks Fire Thibodeau | Rodgers to Steelers Date: June 6, 2025 | Host: DDubbz On this special Friday night edition, the Sports Chasers crew breaks down: 🏀 The Indiana Pacers' gritty Game 1 win over OKC & Tyrese Halliburton’s rise ❌ Why Coach Daigneault’s rotation change backfired on the Thunder 🧨 Knicks part …

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Special Guest PT Winner Dave Rood 48:34

1M ago48:34

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EdgarMTG and Gab are joined by Dave Rood, Gab's old teammate with whom he won the Atlanta Team Pro Tour back in 2006 and who recently qualified for back to back Pro ToursBy EdgarMTG and Gab

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