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

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

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.

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

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!

Adam Carolla CarCast Welcomes Brad As a Return Guest

Matt D'Andria of Adam Carolla's Car Cast with Fanshaw

Recently, Brad Fanshaw was a guest once again on the Adam Carolla podcast CarCast with Matt D'Andria. The show is one of Carolla's hit podcasts and produced in Burbank at his studio.

This episode focused on Fanshaw's diverse background in both business and entertainment.

VIEW NOW: Adam Carolla CarCast

Fanshaw with Adam Carolla

Fanshaw who has been a guest on the Adam Carolla Show and CarCast with Matt D'Andria several times says it is always a good time. "Adam and Matt are the real deal, car guys who ooze automotive excitement!", Fanshaw says.

Brad Fanshaw has ZZ Top Rocker Billy F. Gibbons on Recent Show

Brad Fanshaw Jimmy Shine, Billy F. Gibbons & Pete Chapouris

Brad Fanshaw and his Co-Host on Street Rod & Custom Radio (Pete Chapouris) recently welcomed rocker Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top to the show.

Gibbons who had been touring took time from the road to talk about music, hot rods and good times. Of course no conversation with Billy would be complete without talking Mexican food.

The hot rod in the background is a new creation being built by Jimmy Shine of So-Cal Speed Shop for Billy. Nothing goes better than...
Hot Rods & Rock-N-Roll!

QUICK FACT: Brad Fanshaw and Rock Legend; Michael Anthony...

Did you know that Brad Fanshaw is business partners with his friend and rock legend Michael Anthony?

Yep, the pair had been friends for a years before becoming business partners. Anthony who is a founding member and bass player for Van Halen, now plays with Chickenfoot.





The band Chickenfoot was created by Sammy Hagar and Anthony with Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Joe Satriani.

Fanshaw and Anthony own a number of businesses together, including Bonneville SWISS Watches and bonspeed Forged Wheels.

Brad Fanshaw at the 2014 Long Beach Grand Prix Toyota Pro-Celebrity Race

Each year the INDY Car series comes to Long Beach, California for a week of racing, parties and excitement. As part of the Grand Prix, Toyota produces a Pro/Celebrity race that pits a variety of actors, musicians and notables against each other in like Toyota cars.

This year Brad was invited to attend, not as a racer, but to see the event from inside the compond. There he could rub elbows with some old and new friends, while enjoying all the LBGP has to offer.


 



Part of the fun at the LBGP is seeing friends and while waiting for the race to begin. Fanshaw attended with his friend Matt D' Andria (Co-Host of the Adam Carolla Car Cast Show). They saw many friends including NASCAR racer Kyle Petty and Rutledge Wood from TV's Top Gear.

Kyle Petty,Brad Fanshaw, Rutledge Wood & Matt D'Andria

Check Out Brad Fanshaw's YouTube Channel

Brad Fanshaw's YouTube Channel is growing with clips from shows, sizzle reels, interviews and his radio show.

Brad invites you to visit, view and subscribe.

Find the link to the page below or click here for a REEL of videos:
http://youtu.be/65dyb2oXBRs




You can view Brad's YOU TUBE site here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUUOkQHL2wpsgcbNO8sEoNQ

Brad Fanshaw Guests on Stevie D Show - On Actor's Entertainment Network

Normally, Brad Fanshaw is in front of the mic as a Radio/TV Host or as an Actor. Recently, however he was a guest on The Stevie D. Show "From The Trailer Park To The Sunset Strip". The show is part of the Actor's Entertainment Network.

The fun light-hearted show pokes fun at whatever it can. Stevie D. gave Fanshaw a chance to discuss his various business endeavours and varied background.

Stevie D. an avid car fanatic and Trans Am owner did talk cars with Brad and got in a few laughs.

Fanshaw who has appeared on shows such as Storage Wars, Car Warriors and has filmed a TNT pilot as he begins acting has also worked as a Producer on CNBC's Car Chasers and Action Sports programming. It is his business background that gives him a great place to draw inspiration.
Fanshaw has built an action sports brand to $120 million, taken one of his companies public on NASDAQ and has even founded a luxury SWISS watch brand distributed globally.

WATCH THE SHOW:#StevieD Show with Designer and Biz Guy @BradFanshaw
CLICK HERE

The show is produced by Pepper Jay Productions LLC www.PepperJ.com

Ink'd Look is new for Brad Fanshaw - So Look Close!

Brad Fanshaw has many interests including design, wrist watches, cars, racing, photography and travel.
You might have noticed that Tattoos were not one of the interests listed, that is because he does not possess a single line of ink on his body.

Despite what the photo will lead you to believe, Fanshaw has no ink!

The elaborate photoshop masterpiece was completed by master Art
Director, Richard Martin for a photo shoot. Martin even integrated Fanshaw's interests in the ink design.

Fanshaw did not have to endure long hours, blood or pain for this ink. It did get him thinking about what he might look like with some tattoos.

Now if that cyber-tat could go with him he might keep it around, just not permanently.

CONTACT:
Brad Fanshaw
e-mail: bonspeed@aol.com
Office: 714.666.1999

Brad Fanshaw - Part of Pilot for New TNT Series

Brad was hired to be a featured actor on a new TNT series pilot. The series was still using a working title, but as soon as we know more you will too.

Keep checking back as Brad continues to show up on both sides of the camera.

Brad Fanshaw Social Media Junkey

Brad Fanshaw is always on the move and you can follow him on his social media outlets.

NOW ON INSTAGRAM too!
"bonspeedBrad"




Don't forget that you can subscribe to his critically acclaimed, widely followed and nationally syndicated radio show on iTunes.
"Street Rod & Custom Radio"


CONTACT: 
e-mail: bonspeed@aol.com
office: 714.666.1999

Barry Weiss Star of Storage Wars & Barry'd Treasure Says Hire Brad Fanshaw

Brad Fanshaw and Barry Weiss are friends who both enjoy custom cars, racing and motorcycles. Weiss has invited Fanshaw on numerous episodes of the hit series Storage Wars, on A&E Television.

Recently, when the pair were hanging out talking adventures, cars, bikes and TV, Weiss asked why Fanshaw was yet to score another TV show of his own?

Without much jabber jawing, Weiss grabbed a pen and without any paper decided a paper towel would work. He declared that Brad needed a personal recommendation!

Barry scrawled on the towel. "HIRE THIS GUY!". Then he instructed Fanshaw to take a photo to verify authenticity.

Brad Fanshaw & Barry Weiss on the Set of Storage Wars

Any Producers or Casting Directors can contact Fanshaw for acting or reality programsing. You can reach brad by email at bonspeed@aol.com or through his office at 714.666.1999.
Just mention that Barry recommend him!

Barry provoking a few laughs on set with Jarrod and Brad.

Fast N Loud With the Boys From Gas Monkey Garage

Richard Rawlings, obviously on his tip toes to make Brad and Aaron look short.

Recently, Brad Fanshaw had his buddies from Gas Monkey Garage and the hit Discovery show Fast N Loud on his radio show.

Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufmann came over to talk cars, beer, shows, TV and competitive build offs with Brad on Street Rod and Custom Radio.

Three guys with really common interests cars, going fast and living loud! Put theses three together and what they could build would be unbelievable.

Brad Fanshaw Attends L.A. Premier of the Snake And Mongoose Movie

After Party at Sadie's- Fanshaw, Weiss, Alan Taylor and Dave Merek

The Los Angeles Premier of the drag racing bio-pic Snake And Mongoose was held at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

Brad Fanshaw (Car Warriors- (Speed TV), Car Chasers- (CNBC) and Syndicated radio host of Street Rod & Custom Radio) was among the celebrities and racing royalty who walked the red carpet and saw the film premier. Fanshaw attended with his good friend Barry Weiss (Storage Wars- A&E).

The after party at Sadie's was as exciting place to be as the racers and celebrities all toasted to the release of the movie that chronicles Don "The Snake Prudhomme and Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen.

Brad Fanshaw and Genevieve Chappell

Brad Fanshaw Attends Pre-Opening of GETAWAY

GETAWAY starring Selena Gomez and Ethan Hawke opened Labor Day weekend, but Fanshaw had a sneak peak.

The film directed by Courtney Solomon is an adventure filled in the car experience. The car itself is a star as well when the Shelby GT500 Super Snake Mustang becomes a primary character.