Nikita Bridan of Oil Stain Lab

In this episode, the guys sit down with Nikita Bridan, co-founder of Oil Stain Lab—the creative force behind some of the wildest hand-built concept cars in the hot rod world, including the infamous “Half11” build. Nikita shares the origin story of Oil Stain Lab, how he and his brother combine engineering and art, and why they intentionally blur the lines between fantasy and fabrication.

From drawing inspiration from old Le Mans cars to launching a global brand that now collaborates with the likes of Hagerty and Hoonigan, Nikita gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to break every rule in hot rodding—and still make it beautiful.

If you’ve ever looked at a car and thought, “That shouldn’t exist…but I’m glad it does,” this one’s for you.