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Nearly a decade later, questions still surround what happened to Aaron Kaufman and why he left the iconic Gas Monkey Garage (Gmg) crew. 

Kaufman starred alongside Gas Monkey owner Richard Rawlings in the hit reality series Fast N' Loud for its first 12 seasons before departing from the show in 2016.

Fast N' Loud went on for another four seasons after Kaufman left the show. The former Gas Monkey mechanic set off on his own in the world of custom automotive work. 

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The world is in a strange place and we can’t help but think that an apocalypse would be a better place. So while we all have our own crazy, preposterous ideas on how we will survive the said event, Joe Rogan has his own ideas and seems well-prepared.

The Joe Rogan Experience is among the most listened-to podcasts globally | Credit: Jre / YouTube

The internet personality on his globally famous podcast/show talks about everything under the sun on his famous podcast, and has more than once talked about how he would deal with an ‘apocalypse’.

Joe Rogan on How He Would Deal with the Apocalypse Joe Rogan is apocalypse prepared | Credit: Jre / YouTube

When it comes to conspiracy theories and most out-of-the-world ideas, Joe Rogan‘s podcast is the place to be. While there are often good and amazing things to be learned, the media personality and podcast host...

Discovery Channel is ready to hit the road. The network just announced season 15 of Fast N' Loud will premiere in July.

The unscripted series follows Richard Rawlings and his crew at the Gas Monkey Garage as they restore run-down vehicles for profit. The new season will see Rawlings "putting everything on the line in hopes of taking Gas Monkey Garage to new heights and a new level of success in the hotrod world."

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Discovery Channel is bringing back “Fast N’ Loud” for a new season starting Monday, July 8, TheWrap has learned exclusively.

In the new season’s two-hour premiere, Richard Rawlings and the crew will attempt to recreate the iconic chase scene from the 1968 movie “Bullitt,” where Steve McQueen’s ’69 Mustang Fastback ripped through the streets of San Francisco. McQueen’s son Chad McQueen joins the team to remake the whole thing.

The new season will also feature a partnership with Hgtv and Barry Williams of “The Brady Bunch,” who wants his 1969 Plymouth Satellite Wagon to have the same look and feel as the original Brady Wagon, but with a “bad-ass” twist, per Discovery.

Also Read: 'Modern Family' Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson Named Host of Hgtv's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Revival

Watch a promo from the “Bullitt” stuff above. That video is also exclusive to TheWrap.

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"Fast N' Loud" star Richard Rawlings likes to move fast -- he's in the fast cars biz after all -- and introducing to the world his new bae and love of his life. We got Richard out Sunday leaving Craig's in WeHo where we couldn't help but notice him surrounded by two beautiful ladies but only one who revs his engine ... his new, smokin' hot Gf!! The other equally gorgeous woman is his pal and fellow car-freak,...

"Fast N' Loud" star Richard Rawlings is officially a single man ... but it wasn't cheap. Richard's now ex-wife, Suzanne, will get to keep all of her bank accounts plus the 2019 Mercedes Sl 450 roadster ... according to new divorce docs, obtained by TMZ. She owes a little over $80k on the whip but shouldn't have any problem covering her car note. Richard says he'll fork over $300k to Suzanne ... in 2 payments. The good news for the reality...

Disney+ has launched its first non-fiction programming slate as well as an overall deal with Supper Club, the producers of Netflix’s Chef’s Table and Ava DuVernay’s 13th.

The streaming service has unveiled ten projects including two from David Gelb, Brian McGinn and Jason Sterman’s company, which was also behind Amanda Knox, Five Came Back and Jiro Dreams of Sushi. The news was unveiled as part of Disney’s investor day.

The trio are producing culture-focused Marvel’s 616 (w/t), created in collaboration with Marvel New Media, and wildlife conservation-themed Earthkeepers (w/t).

Marvel’s 616 is an anthological documentary series that explores the Marvel legacy and its intersection with the world. Told through the lens of a diverse group of filmmakers, each documentary will dive into rich historical, cultural and societal context that has become inseparable from stories of the Marvel Universe. It will be executive produced by Joe Quesada,...

"Fast N' Loud" star Richard Rawlings prefers life in the single lane ... cause he's filed for divorce. The 49-year-old host of the uber-popular show on Discovery has filed legal docs to divorce Suzanne Rawlings for the second time ... this according to court records in Dallas. They first got married in 1999 and the marriage lasted a decade. They remarried in 2015. They had no kids. If you don't know about "Fast N' Loud" ... it's a show starring Richard,...

Actor Gary Sinise is receiving an all-star salute of the most flattering order.

In honor of the Forrest Gump and CSI: NY alum’s decades of service to military veterans, first responders and their families — and to celebrate the Feb. 12 release of Sinise’s new book Grateful American — tons of Sinise’s friends, fellow actors and many of the veterans who’ve benefitted from Sinise’s service work over the years participated in a special surprise video tribute for him.

The actor was “in complete shock” over the heartfelt surprise, which is evident in his emotional reaction video above.

“Your commitment,...

Join our newsletter to get more stories like this Chris Stephens is part of a three-man hit team of hope in a series called Garage Rehab, now back for season two on Discovery. The experience Chris has running a real garage is invaluable to the people who seek out the show star Richard Rawlings in a bid to up their bottom line. Stephens is a garage owner himself, running Eurotech Classics in Fredricksburg, Maryland with his brother. Fans of the show know that Rawlings has built an empire as the owner of Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, TX, and his […]

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Discovery Channel is ready to roll. Today, the network announced season two of Garage Rehab will premiere in January.

The docuseries follows Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage in Dallas, TX as he travels the country and "selects a garage and invests his time, money and contacts into the shop, making all business decisions as he works to overhaul the company from top to bottom."

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In today’s TV News Roundup, the premiere date is announced for season two of “Star Trek: Discovery” on CBS All Access.

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“Relics and Rarities,” a new RPG series based on the classic game Dungeons & Dragons, will premiere on subscription service Alpha in February 2019. Hosted by Deborah Ann Woll the Geek & Sundry series promises to delve into a world of mystery, monster and murder.

The CW’s “Black Lightning” returns on Monday, Jan. 21 at 9 p.m. The network has released a first look photo of China Anne McClain as Lightning, fighting crime alongside her father and older sister.

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CBS All Access has announced the date for the season two premiere of “Star Trek: Discovery,” launching Thurs., Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. Et/ 5:30 p.m. Pt on CBS All Access. Extended from 13 to 14 episodes, season two finds the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery teaming up...

Discovery Channel plans to honor the legendary Burt Reynolds, who passed away yesterday at the age of 82, with a special rebroadcast of the muscle car-loving actor’s “Fast N’ Loud” episode, TheWrap has learned exclusively.

The network will rebroadcast the special two-hour installment featuring the late star and a replica of the iconic “Smokey and The Bandit” ’77 Trans-Am this Saturday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. Et/Pt.

Per Discovery, this two-part episode, Richard Rawlings and his Gas Monkey crew are hired to help build the legendary vehicle. Rawlings, who is a huge fan of the renowned actor, along with fellow builder Aaron Kaufman head to Jupiter, Fla., with the Bandit-style Trans-Am in hopes of getting Burt Reynolds to help Rawlings win a big bet against an old rival.

Also Read: Burt Reynolds, Oscar-Nominated Star of 'Boogie Nights' and 'Smokey and the Bandit,' Dies at 82

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Time to burn some rubber! Street Outlaws vs Fast N’ Loud Mega Race 2 airs tonight — with Okc list-topper Ryan Martin taking on Richard Rawlings and the Gas Monkey Garage crew in a best-of-three prep-surface drag race. Gas Monkey, who lost to Street Outlaws in the first ever Mega Race last year, return with pro racer Alex Laughlin behind the wheel of the same 2017 Challenger they used last year plus a few modifications, while Ryan will be at the helm of his 2010 ‘Fireball’ Camaro SS. They’ll both do anything to win. When Rawlings tells his rivals on...read more...

Shifting Gears with Aaron Kaufman is here! After months of waiting, the “Bearded Wonder” and former Gas Monkey mechanic is back on Discovery with his new show. Fans were left stunned at the start of last year when it was announced Kaufman was leaving Fast N’ Loud, parting with ways with Gas Monkey Garage’s Richard Rawlings to pursue his own dreams. At the time viewers let it be known that they desperately wanted him to return with a new show, but he kept quiet about any future plans on TV until fans finally got what they wanted last October when...read more...

It’s time for Street Outlaws vs Fast N’ Loud Mega Race 2! The build-up to the second instalment of Discovery’s hit race-off starts tonight on Discovery — with the main event going down in a week’s time on March 5. Last year’s first clash between the stars of the two shows saw Street Outlaws emerge victorious in both races, with Big Chief beating Richard Rawlings’ driver Alex Laughlin in a best-of-three drag race and Aaron Kaufman beating the 405’s Farmtruck and Azn in a skills challenge. This year Rawlings’ Gas Monkey Garage returns with Laughlin behind the wheel of the...read more...

Discovery Channel is returning “Fast N’ Loud” next month for another season, TheWrap has learned exclusively. We’ve got the premiere date below, and your first look at hot rod hunter Richard Rawlings and his Gas Monkey crew hitting the road again above. On the upcoming run, Richard and the Monkeys are going for bigger builds and higher horsepower. Rawlings will again travel the back roads, searching barns, garages and open fields for that one rare ride to restore. Once the deal is sealed, it’s back to Gas Monkey Garage where Richard and his team work to turn the cars into...

It’s easy to underestimate Richard Ray Rawlings. As the star of the Discovery Channel’s Fast N Loud, he searches for dilapidated cars and restores them for profit with the help of the Gas Monkey Garage crew. It’s decidedly blue collar — and his matter-of-fact way of speaking belies his extraordinary success.

But Rawlings, 48, is a more than a mechanic, and he has the resume to prove it. He’s a former firefighter, paramedic, and law enforcement officer. In addition to his reality shows, he owns several businesses, including a garage, a live music venue, and several restaurants. His...

Fans were left stunned when Aaron Kaufman left Fast N’ Loud and Gas Monkey Garage at the end of last season to pursue new solo ventures. But what has the bearded auto guru been up to since parting ways with Richard Rawlings? While Rawlings is currently hosting Garage Rehab on Discovery, Kaufman has shied away from the smallscreen so far — although he has been hosting a new web series. After leaving Gas Monkey, Kaufman set up a new company called Arclight Fab. The fabrication shop focuses on early model (1957-1979) Fords, the trucks which are closest to his heart,...read more...

"Fast N' Loud" host Richard Rawlings says he broke his back promoting a famous auto parts store and all he got was the shaft. Rich says in a new lawsuit, he signed on with the company that does marketing for O'Reilly Auto Parts to make personal appearances and sing the virtues of O'Reilly on social media sites. Rich also owns a car shop and agreed to slap O'Reilly banners on the walls. In return for his good work,...

I probably watch too many car shows. Check that, I definitely watch too many car shows. It started with Top Gear on BBC America and from there, it’s just morphed into this thing where the car shows seem to have become my guilty pleasure.

I’d really love to blame a friend who once asked me “Don’t you watch anything happy?” because when she asked what I was watching, I told her The Walking Dead, which is just one in a long list of horror/fantasy shows that I’ve been viewing regularly. But, if I’m going to be honest with myself, I’ve been watching car shows since before that incident. When it comes to actual cars, I can change a tire and change the oil, swap out a battery, change the windshield wiper blades, fill up the radiator, and fill up the power steering fluid.

Discovery Channel's breakout hit "Fast N' Loud" just booted two of the show's most popular characters ... and one of the jobless guys says it's because they were fast with swearing at a manager ... and loud. Tom Smith tells TMZ ... he and co-star Jordan Butler were sacked from the Gas Monkey Garage -- the auto shop featured in the show -- after they let a fan with cystic fibrosis pose for a pic next to...