What fuels a High Octane Dad? In this episode, we're covering the full spectrum, from the garage to the music room. First, we dive into the world of vehicles, debating if the Ford Maverick is the perfect dad truck and why we get nostalgic for the cars of our youth. We explore the classic "midlife crisis car," the challenges of content creation at car events like Nopi Nationals, and how we balance it all with work-life responsibilities.Then, we switch gears (pun intended!) and get real about re-learning how to play guitar as busy dads. We discuss everything from finding the right gear to the challenges of practice and the therapeutic power of music. It's a conversation about the hobbies that keep us sane, the importance of personal growth, and finding balance in the beautiful chaos of family life.➡️ **GET YOUR HIGH OCTANE DADS MERCH:**shop.highoctanedads.com**CHAPTERS:**00:00 - Introduction: Cars & Guitars00:28 - Part 1: The Car Conversation (Vehicle Nostalgia)02:55 - Why Modern Trucks Are Too Big05:38 - The Midlife Crisis Car Phenomenon08:26 - Balancing Family Life and Car Hobbies11:07 - The Importance of Coffee Culture18:23 - Nostalgic Car Events & Community22:08 - Our Autocross Racing Experiences27:56 - The Constant Work/Family/Hobby Juggle32:28 - Part 2: The Guitar Journey Begins39:13 - Overcoming Challenges When Learning Music47:42 - Our Favorite Guitar Techniques and Tools52:28 - Nostalgia and Our Favorite Songs to Play57:38 - How to Balance Hobbies and Life01:05:22 - Final Thoughts: Fitness, Music, and Growth#dadlife #hobbies #midlifecrisis #learningguitar #carculture