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As seen in: The JP Emerson Show, Apple Podcasts, Holistic Women's Health, Riding the Waves of A Lifetime, Medium, Patch, ford.com, Buzzsprout Podcast Community, Simplecast, Libsyn, Modified Mustangs & Fords Magazine and
Host of The Globally Syndicated JP Emerson Show | Car culture & philanthropy | w/ @RedlineOil & @Mecum | Listen: jpemerson.com #CarCulture #Podcast

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JP Emerson’s Biography

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My affliction with vintage iron is matched only by my knowledge of classic Rock ’N Roll. Although a heavy lean to all things Ford blue, I have a sharp appreciation for all makes and models, especially those that gulp gas and drop oil to mark their territory. Having provided work for multiple magazines, manufacturers, SEMA, and a top secret list of celebrity and auto insiders, I understand the bond between cars and owners.

Journalist/Author/Contributing Editor/Podcast host as seen in: MotorTrend…

JP Emerson’s Journalist Portfolio

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"Quitting isn't a strategy." How Sam Schmidt turned an overwhelming obstacle into a life of purpose

"Quitting isn't a strategy." How Sam Schmidt turned an overwhelming obstacle into a life of purpose

Former IndyCar driver and team owner Sam Schmidt, who defied paralysis to tandem skydive and test-drive semi-…

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Beyond the Audio Wall: Why Real Inclusion Belongs in the Foundation of Media and Motorsports

Beyond the Audio Wall: Why Real Inclusion Belongs in the Foundation of Media and Motorsports

It is easy to get wrapped up in our own worlds in this business. We tune in to the roar of a vintage V8, list…

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Where Passion Meets Preservation: Inside Madelyn Marconi’s Fight for the Sport of Drag Racing

Where Passion Meets Preservation: Inside Madelyn Marconi’s Fight for the Sport of Drag Racing

Madelyn Marconi grew up on the dragstrip and has become one of the most passionate voices fighting to preserv…

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Rebuilding the Racer Within: Strength Beyond the Speedway

Rebuilding the Racer Within: Strength Beyond the Speedway

Mianna Wick joins The J.P. Emerson Show to share her journey from a backyard go‑kart track to driving a 1996 …

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THE JP EMERSON SHOW | JP EMERSON

THE JP EMERSON SHOW | JP EMERSON

From Garage Dreams to Global Influence: Mustang Klaus’s Mustang Journey

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Fearless at Full Throttle: Inside the Mind of Jasmine Salinas

Fearless at Full Throttle: Inside the Mind of Jasmine Salinas

Proving you can be gentle in spirit and absolutely ruthless on the throttle, Jasmine Salinas straps into her …

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Articles

Beyond the Audio Wall: Drag Racing Has More Fans Than We Think

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| Dragzine Verified
Editor’s Note: The valuable research for this article was provided by Olivia “Liv” Harper For most of my life around motorsports, accessibility wasn’t something I ever thought about. Then our executive partner, Olivia “Liv” Harper, came on board to anchor the business and media strategy behind The JP Emerson Show. Liv is Deaf and non-speaking. And let me tell you, watching her try to navigate a sport—and a media world—that is so completely built around sound? That changed things for me fast.
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Beyond the Audio Wall: Why Real Inclusion Belongs in the Foundation of Media and Motorsports

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| jpemerson.com
By JP Emerson Research and Executive Direction by: Olivia "Liv" Harper Author’s Note:This story wasn't built in a vacuum. These are my words but the heart, the research, and the driving force behind this belong entirely to Olivia "Liv" Harper. As a Deaf Executive, Liv understands the silent walls of our media landscape in ways I never will.
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The Road That Built Me

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| Medium
JP Emerson is a philanthropist & award winning automotive author/journalist/podcast with bylines in many of the most popular automotive magazines in the country. JP covers classic cars, racers, automotive celebrities and professionals in the auto industry. by JP Emerson I’ve never been one to chase attention. Truth is, I’m more comfortable behind the mic than anywhere near a spotlight.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a ghost writer for a very large magazine.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

Instant access.

Awards

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Harper Family Foundation

2025 - Philanthropy

The Harper Foundation is thrilled to announce JP Emerson as the 2025 Harper Foundation Award recipient, recognizing his extraordinary commitment to the core values of integrity, compassion, and selfless giving.

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2024 Four Barrel Media Vanguard Award Winner

2024 - Automotive and Racing Multimedia

Philanthropist, author and podcast host, JP Emerson receives the prestigious 2024 Four Barrel Media Vanguard Award, recognizing his outstanding contribution to car culture through his renowned podcast, “The JP Emerson Show.”

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2024 Award of Excellence for Inclusion and Diversity in Automotive and Racing Media

2024 - 2024 Award of Excellence for Inclusion and Diversity in Automotive and Racing Media

2024 Award of Excellence for Inclusion and Diversity in Automotive and Racing Media

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Fastest growing Automotive & Leisure Podcast

2022 - Automotive & Leisure

Freelance automotive author, journalist and podcast host JP Emerson added half a million listens to bolster The JP Emerson Show into the number one “Fastest Growing Automotive & Leisure” podcast categories.

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Top 10% global podcasts Automotive/leisure

2021 - Podcasts

Top 10% of all RSS based global podcasts.

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Digital Content Media

2021 - Best Overall Series

Best Series "Power Profiles" Celebrity Automotive and entertainment.

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Digital Content Media

2021 - First Place People’s choice / Opinion/Op Ed Award

Most relevant Op/Ed, transportation and entertainment.

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Most Influential & Relatable Automotive Story Teller

2020 - Automotive Journalism

JP Emerson, freelance automotive author & journalist was named “Most influential & relatable” for his work depicting the personal relationships auto owners share with their vehicles.

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Mile Marker analytics 2020 rising star

2020 - Journalism

Mile Marker Analytics tabs storyteller and automotive influencer JP Emerson as a 2020 “Rising Star”

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AutoWire Tabs JP Emerson The Next Automotive Raconteur

2020 - Influencer

It’s quite possible that automotive author and journalist JP Emerson writes with a paintbrush. With bylines across multiple mediums, it doesn’t take long to understand his unique style and growing popularity.

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