Summary
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This episode features content creator and entrepreneur Eli Double Tap joining the hosts in studio to discuss his diverse career spanning VFX editing, YouTube, live tours, and car collecting. The guest and hosts explore the chaotic nature of internet content creation, launching subscription-based streaming platforms like Pepperbox, and the challenges of early digital media experiments. They also dive into car culture, detailing experiences with rare vehicles like the Ford GT40 and McLaren F1, before concluding with a critique of automated license plate reader surveillance networks.
- Creators can build viable independent streaming platforms by offering ad-free experiences and exclusive content without restricting existing free channels. 1:14:42
- Driving high-mileage supercars like the McLaren F1 or Enzo often leads to better mechanical reliability than letting them sit. 44:31
- When expanding business ventures, successful delegation relies on training the right team to handle operations and day-to-day oversight. 1:19:36
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Sponsor
Hosts introduce the episode and promote Avance membership club.
- 0:58Eli Double Tap Arrival
Hosts welcome Eli Double Tap to the studio and set the tone for the interview.
- 1:41Eli’s Creative Journey
Eli explains his diverse content mix, from VFX to anime, and how he built his brand.
- 3:51PAX Networking Story
Eli recounts his experience meeting Freddie Wong at PAX and the value of networking.
- 6:00Live Show Production Challenges
Discussion of the logistical and creative hurdles of running live podcast shows.
- 12:00Car Collection Spotlight
Eli showcases his GT40 and other dream cars, detailing specs and personal stories.
- 18:00Future Projects and Touring Plans
Eli talks about upcoming tours, live show formats, and future content directions.
- 40:12Car Maintenance and Ownership Philosophy
Eli and hosts discuss why owning a classic car is about experience, not investment value.
- 48:05Closing Thoughts and Farewells
Final reflections, thank‑you notes, and a teaser for the next episode.
- 48:53Car Design and Interior Critique
Discussion of the car’s concept‑car look, door panel cheapness, and overall aluminum construction.
- 49:49Chili Seasoning and Texas Road Trip
Hosts joke about Carroll Shelby’s chili seasoning and plan a Texas road trip to drive the car on the Presidio Highway.
- 55:11Cayman V8 Swap Showcase
The hosts review a Cayman that received a Ford Coyote V8 swap, discussing performance gains and modifications.
Highlights
- 2:36
Meeting Freddie Wong at PAXstory
The guest recounts spending his last dollars on a trip to PAX Seattle in 2013 to network, which unexpectedly led to a series of chance encounters with early YouTube star Freddie Wong and an invite to an exclusive Konami after-party.
- 11:26
Dangerous Live Show Shot Cultureinsight
The guest explains how live comedy tours become chaotic when audience members continuously buy rounds of shots for the stage, creating a logistical hazard for performers who have to travel the next morning.
- 37:01
Owning a Historic Shelby GT40insight
The guest describes his Super Performance GT40, which holds a legitimate Shelby history and registry with a Dan Gurney 427 engine, making it an extremely loud and visceral track car.
- 46:39
Ralph Lauren's McLaren F1 Callstory
A story is shared about how Ralph Lauren once used the onboard modem of his McLaren F1 to call engineers in England regarding a mechanical issue, prompting two technicians to fly out and simply tell him to rev the car higher.
- 1:14:42
Building the Pepperbox Streaming Servicestrategy
The guest breaks down the business model of Pepperbox, an independent subscription streaming service designed for creators affected by strict ad-monetization rules, growing to 95,000 subscribers.
- 1:22:07
Flock Cameras and Mapping Softwaredebate
The hosts discuss the privacy implications of automated license plate reader networks like Flock, noting how mapping apps have started displaying them and citing instances of erroneous police stops.
Quotes
“I went, I went down a rabbit hole a couple of days ago of your shit and I was like, Zach was like, yo, this dude is hilarious. He drives crazy cars. Like you should check out his shit. And I was like, okay.”
Matt Farah · 1:47 “The gold one, the old school gold one is super rare. Yeah.”
Matt Farah · 8:31 “I was like, oh, fuck. Well, hey, can I get you guys a drink? You want a shot at anything? Oh, no, we have a party to go to.”
Unnamed speaker · 6:08 “I was like, oh, I had my meta glasses. I just turned them on. I was like, I bet this gets a million likes, fucking 4.5 million views.”
Unnamed speaker · 34:28 “But I use his fucking spice packet for my, and it's really, really good. Straight up.”
Matt Farah · 50:06 “And it revved higher than the Cayman engine.”
Matt Farah · 55:22 “Now it's free advertising and free marketing.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:16:07
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- Eli Double Tap 1:27:20–1:27:39
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About this episode
Eli Doubletap (Eli Cuevas) is a veteran, content creator, VFX artist, anime nerd, entrepreneur, and a very funny person. After leaving the military he taught himself to edit and make VFX, leading to the creation of hilarious viral videos that got the attention of people and brands alike. He's also a car enthusiast. His bona fides include: racing in spec Miata for several seasons (where he did quite well); modifying exotics; owning a tiny JDM legend; and buying his dream car. Recorded October 19, 2026 https://www.instagram.com/eli_doubletap/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@unsubscribepodcast https://www.pepperbox.tv/ Show Notes DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Fitbod Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://Fitbod.me/TIRE AG1 Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/TIRE and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. Quince Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram: https://www. Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www. Instagram.com/therealzackklapman
Transcript
16,841 words · 3 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- GT40
- McLaren F1
- Cayman
- Porsche
- Double Tap
- Alaska
- Rotax
- Portland International Raceway
- Pepperbox
- Corridor
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