An Unfiltered Conversation with TheStradman (Controversy, Income, and Regrets)

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Opening a Pizza Restaurant
4:13 - Getting Started on YouTube
10:13 - Buying a Lambo Making $45k/yr
14:18 - Getting Fired From Accounting Job
19:59 - Buying a Supercar vs Regular Car
24:14 - Getting Pulled Over
33:24 - The BEST Supercars
37:19 - Owning a Bugatti
40:35 - Owning a Koenigsegg
57:35 - The Cost of Owning 17 SUPERCARS
1:05:02 - Buying Michael B Jordan’s Crashed Supercar
1:16:45 - The 2024 Car Market
1:20:52 - The Crashing Used Car Market
1:29:02 - Car Owner Stereotypes
1:31:55 - Best Investment Cars in 2024
1:41:40 - The Most Overrated Supercar
1:54:13 - The Stradman’s Overhead
2:04:47 - Graham Permanently Damaged His Vocal Cords
2:07:50 - House Regrets
2:18:55 - TheStradman’s Relationship
2:22:59 - Biggest Perspective Change
2:27:11 - Biggest Fear
2:28:52 - Losing His Father
2:29:30 - Living in the Matrix
2:42:41 - WhistlinDiesel
2:47:01 - Closing Thoughts

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[SimonSaysyo]

This is why James is so loved in the car community. So real and relatable

[Williamjame]

I'm a plumber making over $100k a year, and I've never invested before but do have a substantial cash saving. I'm thinking about starting a Solo 401(k), but I'm stuck on what to invest in. I've watched a lot of beginner videos, but I still don't know the best way to start. Any real-life advice or tips would be really helpful.

[suhailagjee]

So nice to listen to stradman speak slowly and softly and not yell at the camera non stop for the entire vlog

[keynesianeconomics]

I remember WhistlinDiesel gave Strad endless amounts of crap online about his cars and made constant jibes towards him and Strad never took the bait. And now you have him openly respecting him. What a great dude he is.

[TKDiscGolf]

I prefer the laid back James vs his hyper “YouTuber” personality. I hope his second channel takes on this type of laid back dialogue.

[ObservantLynx]

I’m so used to James just yelling at the camera lol it’s good to see him in this kind of light. Seems like a very wholesome person. Inspiring!

[SupercarRanch]

Haven’t clicked on an Iced Coffee Hour episode this fast. Ever. James is such a great dude.

[JasonWalter]

This is literally the only 2-3 hr video I would ever click on and watch the entire video. I’ve been watching his vids for years - my favorite channel.

[jlutz]

He is one of my favorite YouTubers glad you brought him back on

[johansolheim]

This video has the best background of a video i've ever seen. Just so aesthetically pleasing

[khabaaustralia]

It's in interviews like this ya realize just how mature/smart Strad is

[clintmiller]

You can Thank Strads GF Sophie for him having 3 matching chairs

[SeanLewisMedia]

Dude the part about his dad got me. I lost my dad 9 years ago when I was 21 and it’s tough. Spend time with the people you love, it matters more than you know.

[skerlifeez]

Dude the enthusiasm is what makes us engaged.

[wideshadyy]

This is the longest youtube video I've ever watched, and didn't think twice about finishing it because of who was on it and the way this podcast was presented. James is such an interesting and inspiring human being and you two asked amazing questions and were clearly very knowledgeable and understanding

[kelmike]

I can so relate to him with my mom passing. Regrets, anger, bitterness it's like something you can't ever imagine

[INDIANBEAT]

Was waiting for this one!! Love this guy man. Been with him since the lotus days, and always will be there. The GOAT OF AUTOMOTIVE YOUTUBE. 🐐 THE INSPIRATION OF MANY PEOPLE.

[ShortRibRambo]

One of the most real, genuine, and open YouTubers I’ve ever watched. Your dad is looking down and is so proud of you bro. He’d love to see you happy! Keep on keepin on!

[BenjaminTan-kf]

Met James a few weeks ago at the triple F collection event in Ohio. He was genuinely such a nice guy and interacted with my 2 year old daughter and didn't make us feel rushed when talking. He's truly a great influence.

[eddy]

James is definitely the most genuine automotive youtuber. His genuine emotion when speaking about his father makes him real and so relatable.