Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation

This installment of the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation, was recorded on September 9th, 2024, and is the final episode for Season 4. This Finale has hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel interviewing long time So-Cal karter Scott Gordinier: from a driver in his younger years, to a formidable presence on the business side, Scott perhaps found the most success as a top-level tuner. Add to that his experience as a race official, and you have a well rounded individual in the industry with a wealth of knowledge, who now helms the ePro Kart program at K1 Circuit!Join us for Episode 55 of Full Caster Podcast, Part 1 with Scott Gordiner!

This installment of the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation, was recorded on September 9th, 2024, and is the final episode for Season 4. This Finale has hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel interviewing long time So-Cal karter Scott Gordinier: from a driver in his younger years, to a formidable presence on the business side, Scott perhaps found the most success as a top-level tuner. Add to that his experience as a race official, and you have a well rounded individual in the industry with a wealth of knowledge, who now helms the ePro Kart program at K1 Circuit!Join us for Episode 55 of Full Caster Podcast, Part 2 with Scott Gordiner!

Recorded on July 20th, episode 54 for the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation, sees hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel interview Jonathon Sugianto. "Sugi's" story starts as a young kid introduced to racing by flipping through the channels, finding NASCAR, and what would become his favorite driver and hero, Jeff Gordon. But before finding success on track, he would first win his greatest battle... Cancer. Listen to his story from a child overcoming Leukemia, getting into karts at Jim Hall's Racing School, moving on into formula cars, and now giving rides of a lifetime at Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles.Join us for Episode 54 of the Full Caster Podcast with Jonathon Sugianto!

Recorded on June 24th, the 53rd edition of the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation, sees hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel interview Chris Giumarra. Chris has been in the sport of karting his entire life; from a "track kid" at their family owned track in Cuddebackville, New York, to a factory Trackmagic driver, to now a fitness and lifestyle coach for racing drivers, he's done it all. Listen in to over 30 years of experience in the sport, talking karting, fitness, and even pizza!Join us for Episode 53 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 2 with Chris Giumarra!

Recorded on June 24th, the 53rd edition of the Full Caster Podcast - A Karting Conversation, sees hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel interview Chris Giumarra. Chris has been in the sport of karting his entire life; from a "track kid" at their family owned track in Cuddebackville, New York, to a factory Trackmagic driver, to now a fitness and lifestyle coach for racing drivers, he's done it all. Listen in to over 30 years of experience in the sport, talking karting, fitness, and even pizza!Join us for Episode 53 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 1 with Chris Giumarra!

Episode 52 of The Full Caster Podcast: A Karting Conversation sees Hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel circle back with long-time friend KC Cook in their first ever 'REVISITED' show. KC's first time sitting down with the FCP was all the way back in March of 2020 for episode #1, and he's back to tell us what he's been up to since. But this is more than just catching up; They of course talk a lot about karting -and even cars- but also about Cook's newest venture: The Boost Foundation. Listen as he explains his fight against Cystic Fibrosis, and how The Boost Foundation not only raises awareness and money for CF, but also the spirits of those that battle the disease everyday. Join us for Episode 52 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 2 with KC Cook!

Episode 52 of The Full Caster Podcast: A Karting Conversation sees Hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel circle back with long-time friend KC Cook in their first ever 'REVISITED' show. KC's first time sitting down with the FCP was all the way back in March of 2020 for episode #1, and he's back to tell us what he's been up to since. But this is more than just catching up; They of course talk a lot about karting -and even cars- but also about Cook's newest venture: The Boost Foundation. Listen as he explains his fight against Cystic Fibrosis, and how The Boost Foundation not only raises awareness and money for CF, but also the spirits of those that battle the disease everyday. Join us for Episode 52 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 1 with KC Cook!

The debut of Season 4 of the The Full Caster Podcast: A Karting Conversation sees Episode 51 get a late start, first being recorded in March of 2023, as hosts Derek Esquibel and Mike Smith have seen many changes in their personal lives - including a change in their recording location. Almost a throwback; this episode is "On Location" at the Challenge of the Americas in Phoenix, Arizona last year, where guest Chase Jones explains where it all began. A young karting talent and eventual karting team owner, Chase shares how he has persevered in racing after almost having to hang up the helmet due to injury...Join us for Episode 51 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 2 with Chase Jones!

The debut of Season 4 of the The Full Caster Podcast: A Karting Conversation sees Episode 51 get a late start, first being recorded in March of 2023, as hosts Derek Esquibel and Mike Smith have seen many changes in their personal lives - including a change in their recording location. Almost a throwback; this episode is "On Location" at the Challenge of the Americas in Phoenix, Arizona last year, where guest Chase Jones explains where it all began. A young karting talent and eventual karting team owner, Chase shares how he has persevered in racing after almost having to hang up the helmet due to injury...Join us for Episode 51 of the Full Caster Podcast, Part 1 with Chase Jones!

The Full Caster Podcast Returns! Recorded on March 18th 2024, lots has changed for hosts Mike Smith and Derek Esquibel since the last time the FCP was live, with new homes and new jobs - and now a new  place to record! We are so excited for what is in store for Season 4 of the Full Caster Podcast - a Karting Conversation, and we can't wait to get things started!Join us for a special "Intro Episode", and the Preview for Season 4 of the Full Caster Podcast!