Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Shift and Steer the Multi-Media Automotive Enthusiast Show Tops iTunes Charts

Shift and Steer is one of the newest podcast multi-media shows available, but it is already becoming an enthusiast favorite. The show recently hit the number 2 position of all shows in the Automotive category on iTunes!

iTunes Screen Grab of Top Shows
The cast has been working hard to book the biggest names of the automotive world and also the enthusiasts of Hollywood. On recent shows Shift and Steer welcomed Tim Allen, Barry Weiss (Storage Wars), Guy Fieri (Celebrity Chef and Star of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives), Michael Anthony (Van Halen and Chickenfoot) and Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top).


Brad Fanshaw Creates, Launches and Produces Multi-Media Show- Shift and Steer

Shift and Steer is a new multi-media show that had its debut on iTunes the first week of November 2014. Since that time the show has rocketed to the number 2 position of the Automotive titles in the Games and Hobbies category.

L to R: Brad, Pete, Matt and Aaron, the cast of Shift and Steer

The show described as "New Media for a New Type of Motorsport Enthusiast"© is a mix of audio, video and adventure. Created, Directed and Produced by Brad Fanshaw, it launched in conjunction with the 2014 SEMA trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by a group of automotive experts that include Brad Fanshaw (Car Warriors, Car Chasers & bonspeed), Matt D'Andria (GQ Car Collectors & Carolla Car Cast), Pete Chapouris (SO-CAL Speed Shop President), and Aaron Hagar (Rat Runners Garage & Fight Club band).

The show is unique in that it offers the viewers a "Fly-on-the-Wall" perspective of supercars, new cars, motorcycles, boats, hot rods, rat rods, musclecars, the people and the places. "We want the enthusiast to feel as if they are along side of us on this journey." states Fanshaw.

Shift and Steer "Racing, Rides, People and Places" opened with Top 10 positions for each of its firstepisodes and as the shows are planned for 2015, it will certainly settle in as a leading show on iTunes and Stitcher.

Shift and Steer is available on all forms of popular social media, visit the links below:
iTunes
Stitcher Radio
Instagram
Twitter: @ShiftSteerMedia
Facebook
You Tube


Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Brad Fanshaw on Red Carpet - Petersen Museum's Steve Stanford Art Opening

Matt D'Andria, Brad Fanshaw & Pete Chapouris at Steve Stanford Opening
Brad Fanshaw and a host of artists and automotive celebrities gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum on August 23rd. The celebration was to honor automotive artist and designer Steve Stanford.

Stanford, who's illustrations and design work has influenced generations will be on exhibit untill the museum closes Nov. 1, 2014 for renovations.

The who's who that came to view the opening and honor Steve included artists such as Robert Williams and Chip Foose. The attendees also included custom builders and painters such as Steve Strope, Pete Santini, Dennis Rickleffs and George Barris.

With these and so many others
Brad Fanshaw and Pete Chapouris took advantage of opportunnity to record at the studio housed in the museum, creating a big radio show. The show was made even better when Matt D'Andria ( Adam Carolla's Car Cast) joined as a guest.

Brad Fanshaw is an automotive expert, designer and spokesperson 
learn more at: www.BradFanshaw.com

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Brad Fanshaw is Guest Emcee for Gene Winfield Award at Syracuse Nationals

The $10,000 Gene Winfield Award from Meguiar's
Brad Fanshaw was asked to make an appearance at the Syracuse Nationals in Syracuse, NY this past July. An annual event the show draws close to 800 custom cars and trucks.

Fanshaw who not only signed autographs and took pictures also recorded his national radio show from the event. Street Rod & Custom Radio which is heard on 50 affiliates, iTunes, iHeart and Stitcher radio is an automotive powerhouse.

One of the big events at the Syracuse Nationals was is the Gene Winfield Award. The award is selected by custom car builder and industry icon Gene Winfield. He selects six vehicles earlier in the year and one is chosen for the prestigious award.

East Coast Artie, Gene Winfield, Bob O'Connor & Fanshaw
This year event promoters Bob O' Connor and Art "East Coast Artie" Schilling asked Fanshaw to host and Emcee the gala dinner and awards.

The overall winner David Warner won with a Stuedebaker pickup. The winner was awarded a beautiful trophy and a check for $10,000 presented by Meguiar's Car Care products.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Brad Fanshaw Filming Sizzle For New TV Show

Brad Fanshaw & Barry Weiss ready to shoot in L.A.
Recently, Brad Fanshaw was in Los Angeles filming a sizzle reel for a new lifestyle/destination/automotive show.

The show created by Fanshaw is a fresh concept on the automotive hobby. The concept features the cars, people and destinations that you want to see. It is experiential and brings the viewer inside the action.

The shoot was the first in a series that is being both hosted and directed by Fanshaw. This included friend Barry Weiss and his wild Cadillac rod.

Fanshaw arrives at the World Famous Dresden

Shooting outside the world famous Dresden Restaurant in Hollywood, CA. The Dresden Room is most notable as the location for the 1996 film, "Swingers". The film that starred, Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn and Heather Graham filmed here also. This show is a fantastic canvas to reveal how cars are used and enjoyed.

Fanshaw will be shopping the show and if you have interest contact him at bonspeed@aol.com

Brad Fanshaw Takes His Radio Show on the Road

Brad with legends Gene Winfield & Pete Chapouris
Brad Fanshaw and his radio show, Street Rod & Custom Radio is on the road for the summer shows. His show that is syndicated by ERNLive.com is also available on iTunes, iHeart, Stitcher and the bonspeedbradfanshaw Facebook page each week.

Major automotive events have been booking his show to draw attention and get the celebrity word out about the automotive hobby.

Fanshaw brings his experience and notoriety to the show and also drags in his automotive and entertainment celebrity friends on the air!

His co-host Pete Chapouris is a legend himself in the hot rod world and owner of So-Cal Speed Shop. Together these guys have so much opinion and perspective that they needed a show.


On air at a live event with rock legend Michael Anthony.
Fanshaw and Chapouris began the year by doing a live show in downtown Reno. The show brought notoriety to the show before, during and after as they promoted their participation.

Next the pair broadcast live at the So-Cal Speed Shop Open house. As over 6000 guests watched on, Brad and Pete interviewed guests including Michael Anthony the bassist for both Chickenfoot and Van Halen.

Want this auto-centric booked at your event, call 714.666.1999

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Brad Fanshaw Takes Street Rod & Custom On The Road- RENO, NV

Pete Chapouris, Aaron Hagar and Brad Fanshaw in Reno
Brad Fanshaw's hit Radio Show/Podcast "Street Rod & Custom Radio" is hitting the road this summer with live broadcasts from various venues.

It began the weekend of May 30th in Reno, Nevada as the show promoters and the city booked Brad and his co-host Pete Chapouris from So-Cal Speed Shop to attend and broadcast LIVE!


Fanshaw, Chapouris, Hagar & Tony Marini, show promoter


The radio show and podcast has grown tremendously in the two and a half years since Fanshaw took over the show. Now syndicated in markets nationwide it is also available as a free podcast on iTunes. The show is consistently rated in the Top 25 podcasts in it's category.

The Spring show in Reno is actually a prelude to the 100,000 attendees and 6000+ cars that will be hosted in August. The August show "Hot August Nights" is spread over Reno, Sparks and Tahoe. The show also plays host to a Barrett-Jackson collectible car auction.

Bard and Pete will return in August to once again broadcast LIVE among other appearances they will make!