Ever meet someone and instantly know they're the real deal? That's how host Mal Maher felt about Cindy Barlow, Director... more

What does it take to come back from defeat and strive for redemption? Mikey Brown, a true embodiment of resilience,... more

From quitting school at 16 to gracing the pages of Sports Illustrated, Rick Esterly's journey to becoming a top 1%... more

What does it take to be a standout athlete and secure a future in college sports? Living and thriving in... more

What does it take to be a winner? Living and winning in a competitive environment is challenging, especially when you... more

Whether you're a business owner, an entrepreneur, or a regular guy, building and maintaining a strong network can significantly impact... more

Is talent inherited, or is it something you can learn? You can say it's a little bit of both. And... more

What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? What are you most proud of? When people get asked this... more

Finding Mal and Randy! Get a chance to win a bunch of cool stuff from NC Carpet Binding and Moore... more

How does it feel to be doing something you love for a living? Sounds like fun, right? It must feel... more

When you're a small business owner, you do most of the work yourself. But as your business grows, you find... more

It's halfway through 2023, and you're probably in your busiest season. What plans do you have for the rest of... more

How do you go from doing something simple to jumping into business ownership? What does it take to transform a... more

As the custom auto industry continue to evolve, it is critical for trimmers and designers to understand users’ needs and... more

People who don't get what they want often say life is unfair. Well, tell that to someone who lost the... more

Growing your business and expanding your reach should be an ongoing endeavor, not a start-of-the-year plan. And it's impossible to... more

Welcome to 2023! Starting the New Year with something fresh, this episode is entirely different from what NC Shop Talk... more

Fancy a Classic Ford Bronco or a vintage Camaro? Then this is the place to go; Velocity Restorations stretches out... more

Since Mal launched this podcast, he has interviewed the best of the best in the field of custom auto upholstery.... more

America is known as the land of opportunities. So no wonder many people want to take the chance to craft... more

How do you combine traditional and innovative? These two words describe today's guest, legendary hot rod interior guru Sid Chavers.... more

There's no challenge so great for a master craftsman. He always gives his best at whatever task is at hand.... more

As machines take over production and manual work for many industries, the auto industry still treasures handcrafted interiors. After all,... more

In today's episode, Mal speaks with Gil and Linda of Gillin Custom Design, the go-to shop and Orange County's pride... more

The title of this episode sums up exactly who we have on the show today. Revo Reeves is one of... more

This episode is a real treat as Mal does a back-to-back interview with two legends in the industry. The first... more

How do you stand out from the crowd? What makes people think of you when competing with a dozen other... more

No singular entity, brand, or product is more vital to the auto interior trade than The Hog Ring (THR). It... more

The NC Shop Talk podcast has taken you behind the scenes with some of the auto industry's most well-known names... more

“Don't dream it. Build it.” Ralph Holguin, the owner of RMD Garage, a multi-awarded automotive restoration and customization shop in... more