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SerratedMobius, JJ the Tech, & Sterworks

Flag Time

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"The automotive service podcast that talks alot about not that." Three auto mechanics with niche social media followings discuss the chaotic world of automotive service through their constantly distracted lenses. New episodes weekly. Intro and outro theme made by Piotrek "Gru" Gruszka https://grumusic.bandcamp.com/album/cosmogenesis

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109. Bad Movies and Bad Actors

1 hr 2 min

Random conversations sometimes lead to uncomfortable ones. Just making sure you're aware. We talk about movies and bad things this week. Huzzah! EPISODES ARE LATE CUZ SERRATED IS WEDDING PLANNING AND THATS TOP PRIORITY SORRY. REGULAR SCHEDULE WILL RESUME AFTER SERRATED IS MARRIED IN A COUPLE WEEKS

108. Sterling Does A Diagnosis

1 hr 3 min

We figure out stuff on this episode. Actual car related stuff. Concerning JJ's new (to her) Subaru! Serrated doesn't talk alot in this episode as the subject matter has nothing to do with Mercedes or Motorcycles. But its an interesting one nontheless! No idea how this is gonna go for yall audio listeners but those on Patreon get to enjoy this one to its full extent! Sorry guys.

107. Car Week and Tool Trucks

1 hr 54 min

Tools are expensive and that's annoying. Also it was Monterey Car Week this past weekend. Featuring cars that cost more than most people make in their lifetimes. Crazy. Like were talking cars that cost amounts of money that can allow a person to live off of the interest and never work again. For a car. The amount just one of those cars was sold for earns "1.6 to 4 million per year" from the interest alone. The cars look cool af tho. Some of them anyway. This week on Flag Time. 'existential scream off in distance'

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109. Bad Movies and Bad Actors

1 hr 2 min

Random conversations sometimes lead to uncomfortable ones. Just making sure you're aware. We talk about movies and bad things this week. Huzzah! EPISODES ARE LATE CUZ SERRATED IS WEDDING PLANNING AND THATS TOP PRIORITY SORRY. REGULAR SCHEDULE WILL RESUME AFTER SERRATED IS MARRIED IN A COUPLE WEEKS

108. Sterling Does A Diagnosis

1 hr 3 min

We figure out stuff on this episode. Actual car related stuff. Concerning JJ's new (to her) Subaru! Serrated doesn't talk alot in this episode as the subject matter has nothing to do with Mercedes or Motorcycles. But its an interesting one nontheless! No idea how this is gonna go for yall audio listeners but those on Patreon get to enjoy this one to its full extent! Sorry guys.

107. Car Week and Tool Trucks

1 hr 54 min

Tools are expensive and that's annoying. Also it was Monterey Car Week this past weekend. Featuring cars that cost more than most people make in their lifetimes. Crazy. Like were talking cars that cost amounts of money that can allow a person to live off of the interest and never work again. For a car. The amount just one of those cars was sold for earns "1.6 to 4 million per year" from the interest alone. The cars look cool af tho. Some of them anyway. This week on Flag Time. 'existential scream off in distance'

106. Consumer Questions & Shid

1 hr 2 min

We asked the non car people in our lives to give us questions that they're curious about concerning the whole automotive service industry. A lot of it has to do with costs and how things are run. And that's what we talk about in this episode. Using an F22 Raptor as an analogy to car ownership, This week on Flag Time.

105. Double Mustard Hot Dog Plz

1 hr 24 min

Dont buy ebay airbags holy crap dude. Check your car for airbag recalls. Better yet check if it has an actual OEM airbag installed. Doing that may save your life. Also dont drive into oncoming traffic in blind corners you lazy bum. This week on Flag Time. All of that and more. Including car genres and guesting on other podcasts. Video version of this episode over on the Flag Time Patreon. Go Support us if you wanna.

104. Bro Has 600+ Hours In Zelda

1 hr 5 min

Bro being Sterling. Also Serrated has 1700+ hours in a racing game that doesn't even exist anymore. We talk about toolboxes, video games, and independence day on this episode. Playing Ace Combat levels on the actual in game days they happened and groaning over heavy duty mechanic work this week on Flag Time

103. Inexperience Does Not Equal Stupidity

1 hr 5 min

Do you really think someone with no experience on something should know how to do said thing? Really? For real? Honestly just sounds like you hate training people. GG. That and more on this weeks episode on Flag Time!

102. Bro Cars Are Expensive Wtf

1 hr 5 min

What happens when personal transportation becomes a premium commodity? We don't know but it cant be good. All that and more this week on Flag Time.

101. Repeating Stuff and Sim Racing

1 hr 4 min

IN THIS EPISODE Serrated went to LA and got a bit of trauma which will be suppressed and ignored. Hence the reason why some things from last episode were repeated on this one. Serrated had actual memory loss. Kinda. Small scale. Other than that part. Serrated recounts his first time meeting JJ in person in LA and talks about the sim racing that occurred during that meetup. Saab 900's are also mentioned. THIS WEEK ON FLAG TIME

99. The Infusino Episode (Part 2) ft. Chris Infusino

1 hr 50 min

In this Indycar focused second part of our Interview with Chip Gannasi R&D tech Chris Infusino, Youll hear how he was able to get himself into this world and what he has to say to anyone looking to get in themselves. Video version over on the Flag Time Patreon

98. The Infusino Episode (Part 1) ft. Chris Infusino

1 hr 35 min

IndyCar R&D tech for Chip Ganassi Racing; Chris Infusino joins Serrated and JJ to talk about his life journey. Which should honestly be a movie. The original conversation went almost 4 hours in length so please enjoy this pretty much uncut first half of our conversation with Chris!

97. AMA Cuz It's Been A While

1 hr 46 min

If Staind started playing in your head. haha gotcha. We do an AMA and also speak about things that bother us kinda. pretty normal episode of Flag Time at this point. Special thanks to those who asked us questions over on the Flag Time Patreon.

96. Serrated's Indycar Adventure

1 hr 9 min

Serrated and his family were invited to the Alabama Indycar race to honor his father by flying a special flag on the track during the national anthem. This episode recounts that weekend. It was an awesome experience and Barber Motorsports Park continues to prove that it is a world class facility in both the facility itself and the people that work there. Go see the museum if you have the chance btw. It's insane.

95. We're Back N' Shid

1 hr 25 min

Sterling is in Spain now because politics were affecting him and his family personally. So we talk about that. More funny car stuff soon, but this is an important episode. Thank y'all for your support. We appreciate it more than you know.

94. IMSA Pit Crew Chat ft. Jacob Staufenberger

1 hr 23 min

This week we have Jacob Staufenberger (@thatguywithepurplemx5) joining the trio! He is the Rear tire changer and main body tech for the #2 United Autosports LMP2 car in IMSA USA. Chats of life as a race team member and what all goes into getting an Oreca ready for an extensive endurance race. Not to mention that Jacob and Serrated were classmates at Nascar Tech. Boiling hot brake fluid and turn one contact ahoy on this episode of Flag Time!

93. Processing Grief and Shoveling Snow

1 hr 1 min

Yap episode this week. Serrated talks about visiting his fathers crash site at Barber and the massive snow storm that hit a couple weeks ago. Sterling talks about Sasha and future content. and JJ talks about a patella dislocation. Good vibes? Probably just vibes. This week on Flag Time

92. Advocate for Yourself ft. Techgnarr

1 hr 18 min

Host of "The Way of The Technician" Podcast and current Audi Technician Curtis Gardner, AKA Techgnarr, Joins Serrated and JJ to discuss the current state of the automotive service industry. Curtis has talked to many higher ups in this industry, so having his insight into how the majority of the technicians feel is invaluable. Hard hitting listener questions and a deep dive into the thoughts of management ahoy in this weeks episode of Flag Time

91. Make a Plan Yo

1 hr 17 min

The Flag Time hosts all have experience with switching shops. So we tell you our experiences and give advise for those who may need to make that kind of move themselves. Don't do it on a knee jerk emotional reaction though, always make a plan. Plan your next move carefully so you're not hung out to dry. It's all strategy when you're dealing with the people with the money. Toolboxes have wheels for a reason, this week on Flag Time.

90. Goals and Concerns

1 hr 6 min

2026 is here. So is SEASON 4 OF FLAG TIME WHAT. New season, same humor. We talk about what we wanna accomplish in 2026. Some of us already achieving said goals which is nuts. So sit down with a good drink and snack as we air our grievances and aim to GET FIT this week on Flag Time

89. Ya'll Did This ft. EM2 Yuki

1 hr 4 min

The episode that the Insta following voted a resounding 95% yes on, EM2 Yuki Joins us yet again and this time he's like actually drunk. Like for real. He does not recall this recording session. Many things were edited out. You can find a minimal cut version over on the Patreon when Serrated is done editing it cuz holy shit.

88. Flat Rate Still Sucks Yo

1 hr 10 min

The automotive technician industry is flawed. Full Stop. In this weeks episode we discuss, complain, and brainstorm ideas of what can be improved. Elitist Flat Rate gatekeepers need not apply. Your 27 comebacks need attention probably anyway. GoFundMe for Amber Czech: https://www.gofundme.com/f/amber-czech (we at Flag Time did not set this gofundme up, this is the official one)

87. CAR SHOWS and The Cars At Those Shows

1 hr 2 min

Season 3.5 is upon us. Until January 2026 that is. The Trio talk about Car shows and other things that appear in the minds of the headasses. Cats have increased btw with JJ as the new third host. Cats and cars and cars and cats. and F1. stone temple pilots guitar noises

BONUS ANNOUNCEMENT EPISODE

26 min

QUICK SIGNIFICANT ANNOUNCEMENT. INQUIRE WITHIN. SEASON 4 SOON. NEW DIRECTION. SAME DUMB AUTOMOTIVE SHOW.

86. From Go-karts to Hot Rods ft. JJ The Tech

1 hr 40 min

Current EV specialist and Motorsports enthusiast JJ The Tech (@thegreasiestmonkey on insta) joins the trio of stupid to talk about her rapid journey through her automotive experiences. from starting at a Go kart track and meeting a modern F1 driver, to getting into the hot rod shop at a high profile location. With alot of electric vehicles in between. JJ is a huge supporter of the show and its an honor to have her on in this weeks episode!

85. Post PNW Thoughts

1 hr 1 min

Reminisce episode ahoy, We discuss the week long meetup we had that included the Flag Time Live Show. Brainrot words and sights seen. It was a good time. The PNW meetup will also have a big video made from camcorder shots. So be on the lookout for that.

84. The Flag Time Live Show

1 hr 2 min

WE DID A SHOW INFRONT OF PEOPLE WHAT WHY. Discussion consisted of local car scenes and actually meeting the caricature of the dodge ram owner. Special thanks to the Waterfront Tavern in Bellingham Washington for letting us do this episode. And even more special thanks to everyone of our fans that made the trip out just to come and see us. Yall are Awesome.

83. "Revisions of the Podcast" ft. Done to Death

1 hr 20 min

All members of the alt metal punk rock band "Done to Death" have joined the podcast to discuss music and cars. Being a current touring band, those things go together alot. Done to Death also provides the Theme song for us on our Video episodes over on Patreon and YouTube, using an instrumental version of their song Hazard Pay. Go check out their new release "Revisions of the Past" out now on all music streaming services and Bandcamp.

82. Sterworks' Big Adventure

1 hr 34 min

STERLING WENT ON BIG ROAD TRIP AND HE TELLS US THE WHOLE THING the episode the movie electric boogaloo. Bro went to go see Ghost in concert and did more than just go see Ghost in concert. Geothermal wonders, locking keys in cars, and meeting cool people all included in this episode. This week on Flag Time. Video on Patreon

81. New Digs Who Dis?

1 hr 5 min

FIRST RECORDING IN 2 MONTHS. WE REMINISCE ABOUT THE LAST 2 MONTHS. WE ASK OUR LISTENERS TO ASK US QUESTIONS BECAUSE WE NEED TO DO THAT AGAIN. NEW SEGMENTS. LIVE SHOW SOON. MAN THIS EPISODE EVEN GOT FLASHBACKS DAMN. THIS WEEK ON FLAG TIME

80. Forgot We Recorded This One

1 hr 5 min

Here ya go. Actual last episode during the summer break before we came back. Totally forgot this was recorded. Stress affects memory turns out. ANYWAY next week current episodes will return. More topical. More dumb. More Flag Time. wutwut

79. The Flag Time Episode Of All Time

1 hr 7 min

Recorded during our summer break before Serrated did the whole moving thing. Also were trying some new EQ settings. Give feedback plz. Anyway new recordings next week. Enjoy this last bit of archived yap before we come back and just gush about the last couple months. yeetboi ahoy.

78. Did You Miss Us?

1 hr 0 min

WERE BACK with pre-recorded episodes from before our summer break. So not exactly topical BUT, Were back to weekly episodes with your favorite headass trio of auto mechanics. Video version as always uploaded two days earlier on the Patreon. Enjoy!

We Are Midway Through Our Summer Break btw

8 min

Small update to tell you that the Podcast is still alive. were just in a transition period right now. Well the producer is. So yeah. Send a DM to the Flag Time Podcast Instagram (@flagtimepodcast) for topic suggestions. See y'all in August!

77. Topics Are Hard

1 hr 3 min

Well we tried. This week on Flag Time, incoherent ramblings about everything that comes to mind. We didn't even finish introducing ourselves. Just use deductive reasoning if you're capable of critical thinking. We know our audience. Enjoy!

76. We Like To Think We're Self Aware

1 hr 1 min

Curbstomping a tire, Switch 2 and Steam Deck stuff, & Mosin Nagants are discussed in this episode. Don't worry topics are coming back. Yap episodes are fun but the episodes are starting to blend. haha lol lmao. This week on Flag Time, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

75. We Need To Bring Topics Back

57 min

Sleep deprivation episode ahoy! Big yap episode where a bunch of sections of the episode are Patreon Exclusive cuz of content reasons. Hence the 57 minute runtime. Anyway, wagons, autocross, and seafood are discussed in this episode. weeeeeee

74. Made In the USA Isn't Exactly A Good Thing

1 hr 0 min

Especially when it comes to Automobiles. THIS WEEK this episode is one of the episodes of all time. We talk about YouTube, weed, tariffs (cuz the automotive industry is directly affected and this is an automotive service podcast gg no re) and the story of Serrated's car battery failing in a parking lot. Complaining about US built vehicles from the perspective of mechanics, this week on Flag Time.

73. Can I Get A 720S With Large Fries ft. TheMacDoctor1101

1 hr 31 min

McLaren Technician Brett Rudin (@themacdoctor1101) Joins us one more time to chat about McLaren Senna shenanigans and meeting up with 2/3rds of the Flag Time hosts. Alot has happened since Episode 19, which was the first time Brett was on, and we discuss most of it. McLaren Silliness, this week on Flag Time!

72. There's No Car Like Horse Car

1 hr 4 min

Drive your ass out really far. THIS WEEK we just yap. Lots a yapping. This is a podcast so that's kinda what you're supposed to do. But this podcast has three automotive service professionals yapping so that's a plus, probably. Two of us are Master certified wow check that out. Anyway in this episode: highway on ramps have yield signs, physics go brr, and Pixy gets hit in the face with a dildo (he's recalling a story, this doesn't actually happen in the episode). Fake equine weenor ahoy on this weeks episode of Flag Time.

71. THE BIG LETTER'S EPISODE ft. The Back Lot

1 hr 28 min

The Back Lot (@the__back__lot) joins our podcast this week to talk about making art and being a byeah connoisseur. Pixel art, using all caps, and Sterworks being adhd are all things that happen in this episode. Use you're big letter's and relax while you listen to an exceptionally chaotic episode. This week on Flag Time!

70. Hot Wheels Wind Tunnel Go BRRRRRRRR

1 hr 3 min

This week Serrated shows off the wind tunnel he got for free in exchange for videos of said tunnel (One got 1.5 million views what). Along with other yappenings, the idiots discuss what happened Valentines day weekend, a near miss concerning some brake lines, and a new vehicle acquisition. Yap episode this week on Flag Time

69. "Put MIATA My Misery" ft. nw.dragoness

1 hr 22 min

@nw.dragoness joins the idiot trio this week to talk about being an activist on social media, driving from Ontario to Florida multiple times, and where her name originates. Pixy also gets called mean things in this episode which is hilarious. Dirt bikes and public roast sessions ahoy on this weeks episode of Flag Time

68. Sterworks & The Guy Who Didn't Do His Job

1 hr 4 min

Story episode this week! Serrated leads with an appetizer story then Sterworks gets into the main meat of the episode with his story of a coworker who just didn't do anything and was proud of it. You can probably guess where this is gonna go. If you cant, stay tuned and find out. This week on Flag Time!

67. Big Dozer Energy ft. Hey Dozer

1 hr 15 min

Hilarious bulldozer operator Hey Dozer joins the three idiots this week to talk about being a hilarious bulldozer operator and sharing this on social media. Warhammer gets mentioned along with finding computers in the landfill, among other things. Yall know if you throw something away in the trash, it doesn't just disappear? It'll be seen again. Stinky stories ahoy, this week on Flag Time!

66. Don't Scam People On Marketplace

1 hr 12 min

*Content Warning, Listener Discretion Advised* THIS WEEK Sterling got big scammed. Serrated gonna get snowed on again, & Pixy got bleeped. Basically a normal episode of Flag Time at this point. We also talk about future guests and gauging how bad words are. Woooo

65. Why Aint This Snow Melting?

1 hr 0 min

General discussion episode ahoy! What is the instagram looking forward to? If you guessed Weenor, you got it. Probably wont be any of that tho. The Patreon only has nips, no weenor (real). Dont put antisieze on your lug studs. It do a bad. Anyway, this week on Flag Time. aaaaaaaaaa

64. Season 3 Episode 1

1 hr 2 min

WE'RE BACK. Hope you enjoyed your holidays. We sure did. It's time to subject everyone to our idiocy again for another year. Y'all love it tho so its whatever. There's no topic for this episode so the discussion goes in many places. Good news about jobs and video games. This week on Flag Time!

63. "Why This Guy Again?" ft. em2 yuki

1 hr 29 min

Cuz y'all asked for him, hilariously. Season 2 Finale episode! WOO. Season 3 begins mid January. Enjoy this absolutely chaotic and unhinged episode for the season 2 sendoff. em2 yuki hasn't changed since the last time he was on. Which was episode 9 btw. We've done this for a bit now damn. Anyway. We're all probably on watchlists now. This week on Flag Time.

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