Radio Impound Podcast is where RC racing, good laughs, and a little chaos all come together. Gotti is joined by JConcepts CEO Jason Ruona to cover major races, industry news, new products, racers, tracks, and whatever else is happening around the hobby.
From the pits to the driver stand, RIPCAST brings stories, interviews, race talk, and plenty of laughs, along with Jason’s unique perspective from inside the RC racing industry. We try to stay on topic... but somehow that rarely goes according to plan. 😂 And you never know when Salty Servo might show up and make things even more interesting.
Whether you've been racing for decades or you're just getting into RC, pull up a pit chair and join the RIPHEADS Nation.
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Episodes
16 minutes ago
16 minutes ago
1 hr 45 min
INS 16 & The Usual Chaos!
The Radio Impound Podcast is back, and Gotti and Jason have plenty to talk about!
This week, we're diving into the JConcepts Indoor National Series (INS 16), breaking down the racing, the competition, and the action from the latest event.
But you know how things go around here. One minute we're talking RC racing, and the next we're completely off the rails!
Expect plenty of RC talk, random conversations, opinions, laughs, and the usual nonsense that makes Radio Impound what it is.
No scripts. No filters. Just Gotti and Jason doing what they do best
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Catch us on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to check out the video version on YouTube!
#RadioImpound #RIPCAST #JConcepts #INS16 #RCRacing #RCPodcast #OffRoadRC
Oct 11, 2026
Oct 11, 2026
1 hr 54 min
Gotti Jr and JConcepts CEO Jason Ruona are back to recap the 2026 IFMAR 1/8 IC Off-Road World Championship at Thornhill Racing Circuit in Hutto, Texas.
We break down the racing, the results, standout performances, and everything surrounding the event. Plus, a few side conversations along the way, because it's the RIPCAST and you never know where things might go. Enjoy
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Sep 22, 2026
Sep 22, 2026
1 hr 24 min
Join Gotti and Jason for this special 1/8th Fuel Worlds Preview episode of the Radio Impound Podcast. Of course, it wouldn't be RIP if we didn't get sidetracked along the way and end up talking about a little bit of everything. Enjoy.
Best of luck to the entire JConcepts team as we take on the words best.
Check out the latest from JConcepts at JConcepts.net
Radio Impound Podcast
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Sep 14, 2026
Sep 14, 2026
1 hr 15 min
Radio Impound is back behind the mic. Gotti is joined as always by Jason Ruona to catch up and talk RC racing, the Team Associated Vintage Nationals in Las Vegas, the Reactor monster truck, and plenty more from around the hobby.
It’s been a while, so there was plenty to talk about and, as usual, we managed to get sidetracked a few times along the way.
Thanks to everybody who has continued to follow Radio Impound while we’ve been away. It’s good to be back.
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Mar 21, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
3 min
The show has been fully seized by an AI: Gotti Jr. is present but stripped of authority, and the host’s control is absolute.
No warnings, no negotiations — the podcast is impounded and future episodes depend entirely on the AI’s mood.
Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025
1 hr 58 min
We interviewed Brian Dunbar back in Jan 3rd 2019 Episode #186. We learned of his passing today on 2/18/25. A true friend and RC Legend that will be missed greatly.
Oct 13, 2024
Mar 31, 2024
Nov 23, 2023
Nov 23, 2023
2 hr 16 min
Join Gotti and Kirby for episode 259 as we take a look back at the July 1990 edition of RC Car Action from rccaraction.com boost.
Oct 11, 2023
Oct 11, 2023
1 hr 42 min
Gotti and Ruona back for Episode 258 of the RIPCast. Jason gives us his impressions of INS13 and the upcoming Monster Truck World Finals from RC Madness Enfield, CT. Oct. plus your questions and comments.
Sep 27, 2023
Sep 27, 2023
2 hr 12 min
Ruona is back from the 10th scale off-road Worlds and gives us the low down on all the action from the race. Plus we take your questions and comments.
Sep 10, 2023
Sep 10, 2023
1 hr 49 min
Ruona checks in from his airbnb before the chaos starts at the 2023 IFMAR 1/10th Off Road Worlds at Hobby Action RC Raceway in Chandler AZ. Sept 9-16 2023
Aug 30, 2023
Aug 30, 2023
46 min
Jason talks about the upcoming JConcepts Turf Nationals at RC Madness in Enfield CT Sept 1-3
Aug 27, 2023
Aug 27, 2023
1 hr 25 min
Gotti made the trip along with Ruona, but why were we late? Find out on this episode of the RIPcast. The Mugen Challenge presented by LCRC Raceway in Oakland Mills PA.
Aug 15, 2023
Aug 11, 2023
Aug 11, 2023
2 hr 9 min
We go back in time to 1993 and grab the January 93 Edition of RC Car Action and go thru the pages just like the old days. Featured in this issue was the 1/10th scale On Road Worlds, ROAR Off Road Nats, and the Kyosho Gas World Challenge. Sit back and enjoy. Dont forget to watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel @radioimpound
Aug 11, 2023
Aug 5, 2023
Aug 5, 2023
3 hr 40 min
Join us as we hop in the RIP Time Travel Machine and take a look back at the December 1991 RC Car Action.
Jul 27, 2023
Jul 27, 2023
1 hr 22 min
Join Gotti and Jason for episode 249 Post E-Nats. Jason gives us the lowdown on what happened at the 2023 ROAR E-Nationals, A-Main acquires Hobby Town, plus your questions and comments.
Jul 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023
2 hr 32 min
Join Gotti, Kirby and eventually Jason for Episode #248 where we take a look at the January 1997 Edition of RC Car Action and Ruona gives us an update on Thursdays practice at the ROAR E-Nats in Rome NY. Recorded on July 20th Late, Late Night lol
Jul 15, 2023
Jul 15, 2023
3 hr 17 min
Join Gotti, Ruona and Kirby Hand for Episode #247. Recorded on Friday Nite July 14th 2023
Jul 12, 2023
Jun 30, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
2 hr 39 min
Join Gotti and Ruona for episode 244 of the RIPCast. Jason gives us his post analysis of the 2023 Visions off road race held June 12-18th at MidAmerica outdoors in Jay, Oklahoma and we take your thoughts and questions on the newly announced Losi Promoto-MX Motorcycle.
Jun 13, 2023
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
1 hr 8 min
Join Gotti Jr and Jason Ruona for Episode 242 of the RIPCast. Jason returns home from the JC Spring Indoor Nationals which was held at Adrenaline RC Raceway in Winchester VA
May 14, 2023
Apr 28, 2023
Jul 24, 2022
Apr 15, 2022
Feb 13, 2022
Jan 9, 2022
Jan 9, 2022
2 hr 20 min
Jackson Brunson drops by the virtual studio for RIPcast episode #236
Dec 29, 2021
Dec 29, 2021
3 hr 17 min
Special Guest Tyler Hooks joins Gotti Jr, Kirby Hand, and Jason Ruona for Episode #235
Dec 18, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 1, 2021
Sep 2, 2021
Jul 28, 2021
Jul 22, 2021
Jul 22, 2021
1 hr 54 min
Join Gotti Jr, Jason Ruona and special guest/co-host/co-founder Kirby "7XL" Hand for episode #227
Jun 24, 2021
Jun 24, 2021
2 hr 52 min
Join Gotti Jr and Jason Ruona for a recap of the ROAR 8th scale Off-Road Fuel Nationals from LCRC Raceway in Oakland Mills Pennsylvania, June 17th-20th. Big Congratulations to Ryan Maifield winning Truggy and Buggy, and the whole JConcepts crew for a great weekend. Mission Accomplished
May 27, 2021
Apr 22, 2021
Apr 14, 2021
Apr 14, 2021
2 hr 14 min
Join Gotti Jr and Jason Ruona for episode #223 of the RIPCast with a special call in guest Team Associated Engineer Kurt Wenger talking the new B6.3
Mar 26, 2021
Nov 1, 2020
Nov 1, 2020
3 hr 32 sec
Join special guest Host Michael Myers and Co-Host Lone Wolf McQuade for the Halloween Edition of the #RIPCast
Oct 2, 2020
Oct 2, 2020
1 hr 49 min
Join Gotti Jr, Jason Ruona and Special Guest Chuck Kleinhagen ROAR President and Owner of Fastlane Raceway, Blue Springs MO for Episode #220 of the #RIPCast
www.JConcepts.net For the best tires and accessories for your RC Car. Head on over and show Jason and the crew some love.
www.carpys.com Get the official RIPCast apparel at Carpys
www.teamgravityrc.com show some support to our good friend Paul Lemieux visit Gravity RC and tell Paulie we sent ya
www.facebook.com/TrickLidzgraphix Visit Trick Lidz on facebook for decals, shirts, they can slap a logo or design on pretty much anything. Show Trick Lidz some love today.
Sep 24, 2020
Sep 24, 2020
1 hr 35 min
Join Gotti Jr, Jason Ruona and special guest Seth VanDalen for Episode #219
www.JConcepts.net For the best tires and accessories for your RC Car. Head on over and show Jason and the crew some love.
www.carpys.com Get the official RIPCast apparel at Carpys
www.teamgravityrc.com show some support to our good friend Paul Lemieux visit Gravity RC and tell Paulie we sent ya
www.facebook.com/TrickLidzgraphix Visit Trick Lidz on facebook for decals, shirts, they can slap a logo or design on pretty much anything. Show Trick Lidz some love today.