Speed Demons: Recent Episodes
Charley Jones and Evan Malczyk
We're two automotive enthusiasts who discuss car history and argue our often differing opinions about cars. We share the exciting stories behind the vehicles you love and the rich history behind the brands you know, with room for everything in between. Whether you know nothing about cars or are an automotive expert, join us for the ride and learn a thing or two on the Speed Demons Podcast.
Evan and Charley are back and while they may be separated by location the show must go on. Evan and Charley follow John DeLorean's rise to power to the creation of his legendary car company to his crazy downfall they examine the whole story.
Evan and Charley discuss the intriguing history of Volkswagen. From the beginning to the end and good to the bad, Evan and Charley start with the infamous Beetle and all the models along the way that made Volkswagen what it is today. In the end, Charley and Evan give their favorite Volkswagen models of all time.
Evan And Charley Discuss the history of the pickup truck. From its humble beginnings as a horseless cart, Evan and Charley track its history throughout the decades, discussing each model, its importance in pickup culture, and the innovations it brought that helped mold the pickup into what it is today. We talk about the newest innovations in pickup trucks and share our favorite pickups of all time.
In this special episode, Evan and Charley discuss their trip to France and what they noticed about car culture and its differences from America. Evan discusses going to the largest and one of the most significant car museums in the world and how he got the opportunity to drive a Lamborghini and a Ferrari and discusses their differences.
Charley and Evan review the history of the infamous Japanese sports car, the Toyota Supra. They'll cover its origin as a trim model of the Toyota Celica, and how it became a prominent and distinguished figure in the automotive industry. They share what defines each generation of Supra and some fun facts about each along the way.
Evan and Charley discuss the history of the Indianapolis 500. They weigh in with their takes and personal experiences with the track while giving a timeline of events. They talk about unique races and events and list some of the brands that made the race the legend it is today.
Evan and Charley take a look down the McLaren rabbit hole. They talk about the racing history of Mclaren, from its inspiring creator to its legendary drivers. They also dive into the brand's consumer car history and weigh in with their opinions on what McLaren is their favorite, all while discussing the brand's direction.
Noah joins Charley and Evan in recalling their journey to the 2023 Chicago Auto Show. They'll give a brief overview of the event as a whole and dive deep into their opinions and impressions of each manufacturer's booth.
Charley and Evan discuss the history behind the Australian automotive industry. From crafting carriages to creating cars. We take a look at the muscle car dominance in the infamous Bathurst 1000 and follow it up to today. At the end Evan and Charley share their favorite Australian production car of all time.
We tell the life of Enzo Ferrari and Ferrari's development into the most iconic supercar brand of all time. From his humble beginnings in Modena, Italy, to Ferrari's global success. We break down their history decade by decade to give an in-depth overview of their history and where they stand today. We share our favorite modern Ferraris and their representation of what a Ferrari is meant to be.
Charley and Evan talk about the growth of EV's (Electric Vehicles) and their past. They also discuss their own opinions on the swiftly changing car market, and the impact of EV's on society.
We give a brief overview of the origins of the automobile. We dive into how it was viewed in the past, as a toy for rich people, to its importance in society today.