Ready to Run, Ready to Fly: The Joy of RC in 2025

2025-05-06

Love RC cars, drones, or anything that goes fast? This episode is pure joy for hobbyists and tech lovers alike. Mitchell Whitfield reignites his passion for RC vehicles, from his first build to a garage full of high-speed toys—and Horizon Hobby is at the center of it all. Marc Aflalo and Mitchell dive deep into the evolution of radio-controlled vehicles, spotlighting Horizon’s innovative brands like Lossi, Arma, and Axial. From Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) to waterproof electronics, we explore how these toys have become high-performance machines. Plu...

Marc Aflalo and Mitchell dive deep into the evolution of radio-controlled vehicles, spotlighting Horizon’s innovative brands like Lossi, Arma, and Axial. From Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) to waterproof electronics, we explore how these toys have become high-performance machines. Plus, Mitchell shares how rediscovering his old collection led to a brand-new obsession—and why support from Horizon is just as impressive as their products.

Whether you’re RTR-curious or an old-school tinkerer, there’s something here for every level of RC fan.

[Chapters]

0:00 – Intro: Tariffs, nostalgia, and 10 years on SiriusXM

1:45 – Back in the day: Reviewing Horizon Hobby

2:53 – Mitchell’s RC garage story

3:37 – RC tech has come a long way

5:50 – Rediscovering the hobby after years away

7:00 – New tech: DSC, throttle control, and more

8:45 – Fun for all skill levels

10:10 – RTR vs. building from scratch

12:19 – RC motorcycles and pool accidents

13:30 – Crawlers, boats, and waterproofing

14:14 – Why customer support matters

16:26 – Got questions for Horizon? Get in touch!

[Key Quotes]

“The love never went away… I just needed to open the attic and boom—it all came back.” — Mitchell Whitfield

“You forget about it for a while and then you’re like: let’s get back into this.” — Marc Aflalo

“DSC is a game-changer. Even at top speed, the car runs straight as an arrow.” — Mitchell Whitfield

“It’s pro-level gear, out of the box. Not your toy store RC anymore.” — Mitchell Whitfield

[Relevant Links]

Horizon Hobby: https://www.horizonhobby.com

YourTechReport: https://www.yourtechreport.com

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