Season five of The JP Emerson Show opens with a never‑before‑told story and the guest who unknowingly helped launch the entire podcast: longtime friend Cristy Lee. JP reveals for the first time how an interview he recorded with Cristy just as the COVID‑19 pandemic shut down production, lost its intended home, was published on his own website, and went so viral within 24 hours that it crashed his site — ultimately sparking the creation of the show.

Together, JP and Cristy revisit that moment and dive into everything since, from her recent public appearances and wildly popular television shows to her car‑themed wedding at the Packard Proving Grounds, her HGTV and real‑estate projects, and her winter garage plans. Cristy also opens up about her battle with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease, sharing the surgeries, setbacks, and strength behind her return to filming and her commitment to supporting others with autoimmune conditions.

Mixed with dream‑garage talk, classic Mopars, BMW 2002 fantasies, music, friendly competition with her husband, John Hawkins, and a fun Q&A, this premiere blends history, heart, and horsepower in a way only Cristy and JP can.

https://www.jpemerson.com/post/garage-squad-s-cristy-lee-how-a-solid-foundation-prepared-her-for-full-throttle-success

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https://cristylee.tv/

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For more podcasts on cars, check out Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com, on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts

For more information about sponsorship or advertising on The JP Emerson Show or podcast launch services, contact Doug Sandler at doug@turnkeypodcast.com or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com

The Big Man himself drops in on JP and all the JP Emerson Show Elves, sharing special messages and holiday Magic to all!

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Official NORAD Tracks Santa

Connect with Red Line Oil:

www.redline.com

Connect with Mecum Auctions:

www.Mecum.com

Connect with JP Emerson:

www.jpemerson.com

Olivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com

For more podcasts on cars, check out Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com, on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts

For more information about sponsorship or advertising on The JP Emerson Show or podcast launch services, contact Doug Sandler at doug@turnkeypodcast.com or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com

Kennedy K.J. Massey, a 16-year-old dirt track racer and founder of the Women on Wheels movement, shares her multifaceted journey through racing, mentorship, and academic ambition. K.J. opens up about her return to quarter midget racing, her pursuit of a championship title, and her upcoming appearance at the NASCAR Youth Series national race.

Listen as she shares the challenges of being a female racer in a male-dominated sport and the empowering work she’s doing to uplift young girls at her home track. From her dreams of criminal justice to her love for softball and country music road trips, Kennedy’s story is full throttle fun, and growth.

Connect with Kennedy here:

https://www.facebook.com/kennedy.kj.massey

Women on Wheels

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571367251181

https://www.instagram.com/kj_massey/

Connect with Red Line Oil:

www.redline.com

Connect with Mecum Auctions:

www.Mecum.com

Connect with JP Emerson:

www.jpemerson.com

Olivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.com

For more podcasts on cars, check out Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com, on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts

For more information about sponsorship or advertising on The JP Emerson Show or podcast launch services, contact Doug Sandler at doug@turnkeypodcast.com or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com