Another Pointless Automotive Podcast: Recent Episodes
Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson
We are what the world truly doesn't need, yet Another Pointless Automotive Podcast. At least we know this is a pointless exercise to the benefit of nobody. As such, this is a podcast that ranges from the odd to the mundane, the typical to the absurd topics in the automotive world. Join along and be part of the unimportant.
The fellas try to defend which year they believe peak Lexus to be. This time however, there's a massive delta between the years selected. Chadwick leads off with a more historic claim of ????, while Frank embraces modernity with ???? as his proclaimed peakness.
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The dudes have too many cars to count, let alone work on. Let's just see how underly hopeless and moribund their lives are as they sit down and struggle to rattle off their current project fleets, as well as those vehicles current statuses.
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OEMs LOVE to build themselves a nice and sexy "Halo Car" in order to flex their engineering and styling muscle, under the guise that it will become a shining beacon to draw people into the showroom. Is this bunk? What about the "Anti-Halo Car" which is a cheap and entry level offering that does the same thing without all the cost involved? PT Cruiser vs. LFA!? Let's discuss!
The current used car market is as used as ever. The fellas catagorize what they they believe to be overpriced, as well as some actual great deals available to the discerning car shopper.
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Everyone loves to talk about their personal "Bucket List", Holy Grail, or Soggy Dream Garage and the F40s and F1s that make up that list. But what about the cars that we would love to own before we die that are ACTUALLY within reach? The homies sit down and discuss.
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Enough edging up to the act, the boys are finally going on their budget overland adventure. How they both ended up with Nissan Xterras...the world will never know. Xterra Boys, roll out.
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The fellas will be off on their budget overland challenge a mere three days after this episode goes live (maybe). Will their sub $5,000 Xterras be up to the task? After listening to this episode, you will be the judge.
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80's and 90's Nissan could do no wrong. After that time period, Nissan has kinda only done wrong. The brand has undergone quite the shakeup and looks to re-invent itself with enthusiast desires in mind. Is Nissan making a comeback?
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There are some great buys out there for lightly used super luxury cars out there, but is buying a wildly depreciated Q-Ship from yesteryear a good idea, or a receipt for disaster? The fellas sit down and pick out some of the worst examples available on the market today.
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We strongly endorse some Swede speed round these parts, but when did Volvo actually peak as a brand? The fellas each pick their target year and defend it to the death. Did they get it right?
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The pumps got you pumping out all your cash to fill up your super thirsty sports car or gigantic SUV? Well, the fellas are here to present to you a plethora of fuel sipping cars that somehow manage to still be cool. Hypermilers unite!
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Are the fellas just into weird and obscure automobiles for true heartfelt reasons...or are they just a couple of car hipsters trying to buck automotive normalcy? Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!
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Is the classic muscle car actually dead? The fellas debate whether or not we will see a return of American steel and sex appeal. Time to get jacked (off?) with muscle car talk.
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Two highly under appreciated Japanese auto makers square off this installment of Automotive Grudge Match. Does Isuzu have the edge with its larger off-roader offerings does Suzuki's pint-sized and highly unique cars capture the win?
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The fellas reveal their current progress (or absence of) in an attempt to add stress to their respective builds. Intense pressures help form diamonds...or some crap like that.
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Coupe are cool, just no avoiding that... then where did they all go? Used to be mandatory than an OEM needed to make a coupe version of nearly all of their sedan models. Are coupes no longer cool? Did Chadwick share an intimate moment with Shaq? We dissect all right here in Episode 221!
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Frank has a theory that most kids of a certain age, didn't ever really dream of owning a Porsche 911. Does Chadwick agree? The dudes kick back and reminisce about the cars that they actually dreamed of as children, what they were and how that might have changed how they feel about cars today.
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Suzuki is certainly one of the lesser known Japanese OEMs that once sold vehicles in these here United States, but the boys like em. Let's take a deep dive into the brand's colorful model lineup.
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The fellas have actually done it, they have each bought a vehicle for their budget overland challenge and have not shared their purchases with each other yet. Until now! Did they do well? Tune in to find out!
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Every automaker peaked at some point in history. Zero people think that 2026 is the absolute zenith for Mitsubishi, so... when was this specific zaibatsu at their best? The dudes sit down to flesh it all out.
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We love talking about hot versions of more mundane cars here on the pod, but what about all of those norm core whips that never hot a spicy variant? The fellas talk about hot versions that should have been made and dry dream of cars that never were.
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In a grudge match that no decent person would ever ask for, we pit Oldsmobile against Mercury. Don't leave just yet, there are actually some pretty damn cool cars worth examining here. Get it on!
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The dudes talk lots about the more obscure side of fun cars, but the Ford Mustang is something the fellas have experience with, and thus wanted to burn an episode talking horses. In an Ep that would make Mr. Hands blush, Chadwick and Frank talk all about pony cars.
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Fresh off the heels of their wildly unsuccessful "Cheap Rally Car" challenge, the boys begin to explore the ill-planned idea of having a "cheap overland" challenge. What could possibly go wrong this time?
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Ever been told that timing belts aren't that important and only take 15 mins to change? How about that tire age doesn't matter if it still has tread? Yeah, we certainly have. Tune in for a discussion that only car folks will understand...and not the normies.
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Once a profoundly uncool door count having automobile, the sedan has had it's time in the spotlight with some really cool offerings (not currently...because all we want is crossovers). Join the fellas as we highlight some truly awesome sedans.
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The fellas have long lamented the death of affordable fun cars... no breaking news there. Some Doug fella (claims to be a car guy) drops in to say that may not be true. Tune in for some banter on the subject and Doug's candle reveal.
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Despite a lack of payment from OEMs for all of the consulting the fellas have pushed out in these "Saving" brand episodes, the homies sit down and do their best to save VW. Does anyone actually know or care what VW makes today outside of the GTI and Golf R? Let's see what bad ideas the dudes have in mind to bail out this German icon.
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As we welcome in 2026 fashionably late, we can't help but reflect on all the resolutions we didn't hold ourselves to last year. Don't worry, we created a new list...to not hold ourselves to this year.
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Is there anything finer than an early 1990s Lexus ES300 with a 5spd manual? Sadly, it's such a rare beast that most people will never be able to bask in the glory that is rowing your own in a Lexus Executive Sedan. However, the fellas have their hands on one as the current APA Podcast project car and Frank has finally gotten it down to Chadwick to play with. Let's chat all things ES300!
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With 2026 just dozens of hours away, the dudes kick back and chatter on about the cars they drove over the year, both the good and the bad. Also there's talk about race horse fluids. Anyways, let's all put 2025 behind us while blabbering on about cars and tangents. Happy New Years!
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Are you a beliver in the troupe that "This car sounds so good that it doesn't need a stereo."? Well, your pair of hosts don't. The dudes kick back and talk through their various experiences with all things car audio. From how to listen to Winger while driving, to stories about poorly installing stereos in cars in order to listen to Winger while driving. Tune in for the tunes in this all music episode.
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The Honda Prelude is a wonderful sports coupe loved by car enthusiasts the world over for 5 Generations. Wait... make that 6 Generations. Hold on, do the dudes of APA Pod like the 6th gen Prelude? How might they fix what might be broken and what is the best Prelude of all? Chadwick and Frank hash it all out in this "Ludiful" episode.
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Each year Hagerty publishes their "Bull Market" list, where they comment on vehicles that they think will great buys today, only to gain in value tomorrow. Do you have money for a Carrera GT? Yeah, neither do the fellas. Chadwick and Frank kick back and talk about this list and pick bargain basement alternatives for each of the entries.
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A little late for Halloween, but here we are to haunt you with dreadful tales of garage sessions gone awry, project cars curses, and mechanical goblins sure to rend your soul from its meaty carapace. Enjoy.
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Join the fellas as they celebrate their Fruit and Flowers anniversary (4th) in their usually pointless way. We could have been earning legitimate college degrees in this expenditure of time, but rather...we produced this glorious content. Enjoy.
How hasn't this disaster been canned by now? Join the fellas as they reflect on some of their favorite episodes whilst celebrating a never imagined bicentenntial.
Lotsa different cars are cool no mater what you do, however, there are some cars that are cool, yet the aura of their fanbase kinda tarnishes that significantly. The dudes kick back and discuss what cars fall victim to their fanbases and if it's warranted, or just a bunch of incorrect stereotype mumbo jumbo.
The fellas sit down to discuss their current fleet... with a greater degree of difficulty than one would anticipate. Find out how the boys will disguise their lack of progress behind a finely crafted thin veil of total BS.
It's been far too long since the fellas challenged one another to a round (or many) of would you rather with an automotive theme (mostly). Let us know what your answers would be and how the boys know not what is best for even themselves.
Maybe you're a truly discerning auto enthusiast, but you also need your cool car from the 1990s to reliably get you to work every single day as well. The boys have your back as they are about to unload some (questionable) examples of daily drivable cars from the era.
In the world of rallying with your friends, there are no losers, only winners. However, in the world of rally budget builds with your friends, turns out there are indeed winners and losers. Find out which of your mildly tolerable podcast hosts is which in this post DWA rally breakdown-i-sode.
The dude sit down and weep over their respective spreadsheets, finding out if they are at all within their $3500 budgets for their bargain road rally builds. Did Chadwick need to find change in the seats and sell used tires to keep under budget? Will Frank's Focus even make it to the starting line? Do the fellas even have a basic grasp on math?
Ready for some bad, piping hot opinions about the car world?! Well tune in for a near hour of nonsense! We'd love to hear from you about what you think about these (likely bad) takes, and what problematic car world hot takes you have.
In yet another thinly vailed attempt to pull unwanted consulting fees from a major OEM, the homies sit down to chat about how they would each build Nissan out of its current hole. Lien into Nissan and Datsun heritage? Sell more Altimas for even bigger chaotic energy? What would you do?
Only a couple of weeks until the DWA rally, and the boys still have lots of work to do on their Sub-$3500 rally machines. Will Chadwick be able to unmeth his V50 with an accidental SRS deployment? Will Frank be able to stay under budget and find a human to drive it on his behalf? Will X to the Z himself show up to save the day?
Let's take some time, and pour some out, to a trio of Japanese car brands that came and went in the American market. Suzuki, Isuzu, and Daihatsu died off a while ago, but some of their cars and trucks are still driving around the U S of A. Are you ready for Axiom speak and Equator chatter?
Where we are going, we don't need any scripts. The fellas shoot the breeze and cover a wide vast of topics ranging from Neanderthals to maybe even cars. Guaranteed RAW content within.
In a rare moment of accountability, the fellas reflect on their inability to avoid burying themselves in more and more projects that will never be completed. It's a hard hitting one guys...enjoy.
The dudes found a freshy 5spd wonder to tag team, in what is their second run at Eifel Towering a project car. The dudes kick back and talk about their first project as a duo, an E30 sedan, as a lead into their next entry level luxury project.
Living on the bleeding edge of the goings on in the automotive space is not what this podcast does. So that's exactly what the fellas try and do in this all car world new episode.
The fellas issue a dire warning for those wanting to emulate their turd box rich lavish lifestyles. Project cars are freakin' expensive. Some costs are obvious, while some can really sneak up on you. Let's explore some of financial pains that come with the territory.
The fellas adopt a more global view on the traditionally American centric muscle car. Which foreign country did the best impersonation and will we ever see a modern interpretation of the hallowed muscle car.
No, the fellas are NOT the ones who have found the Epstien client list, they're simply talking about newer cars this week. Specifically, 20 year old or younger cars that offer up a good time and have some enthusiast chops. Let's take a break away from some of the 1980s and 1990s car talk and discuss some of the newer offerings out there. We'll save the client list reveal for next episode.
Whom amongst us hasn't had a wondering automotive eye when traveling abroad, seeing all of these exotic automotive offerings that we don't get here. The fellas burn some time day dreaming of far off lands, and thinking about what cars they would love to sneak back home in their carry on.
In this soul searching episode (spoiler alert, it's cold and empty in there) the fellas discuss the merits of having a daily driver that is also a fun thing to use. Should Frank replace his super competent daily driver that gets over 40mpg with something that's maybe a bit less practical and/or economical? Are there good options for something like this anymore? Is life too short for a boring daily? Let's discuss?
We favor an endearing turd box quite well round these parts, but there exists an irredeemable class of vehicle even further removed from greatness. On this heartfelt episode, the boys single out vehicles that lack any semblance of desirability.
The fellas get extra pragmatic (cheap as all hell) on this very special episode (aren't they all?) and shed some light on a multitude of adventure rigs fiscally viable to the thrifty enthusiast out there. Lots of truck for not a lot of cheddar is the objective. Did we miss anything obvious?
The suspense has been literally killing the fellas to hold back their secret $3,500 rally car purchases. This very episode contains that sweet sweet release. What obscure rides did the boys secure?
Badge engineering in the automotive world is when an OEM will take one model of car, make some (usually superficial) changes to it, slap the logo of another brand on it and call it a new car. Sometimes this works out just fine, other times it's just BAD. The local car idiots of the APA pod sit down to discuss instances where this practice just plain didn't work out.
The boys decided to up (or more realistically lower) the ante for the next Driving While Awesome (DWA) Rally by implementing a rather restrictive budget of only $3,500. Yes, that's for the car, maintenance, and mods. Yowzers.
Talking the talk, but not being able to walk the walk, makes for a very sad car. This week the boys detail some rides that brought the image hard, but were armed with only a limp noodle (phrasing). You heard that right.
The ancient war between coupe and sedan has been unearthed once again. Everything is an SUV now, but in the before times, this battle was one for the ages. Do you agree with our takes?
In what can only be described as their most solemn episode to date, the boys pour one out for the sweet rides sacrificed under the Cash for Clunkers program. Time to pay our respect to these poor automotive souls.
The opposite of the dystopian future we all longingly anticipate could be in the cards if a certain piece of legislation is successful. Leno's laws seeks to provide shelter from the almighty smog monster for all vehicles 35 years or older. This could be huge!
So... what would have happened if Toyota made their take on the 911 in the 1990s? What if Pontiac took the Ford Bronco in the mid 1980s and created their own version? What if Chadwick's favorite auntie was Frank's creepy handsy uncle? This and more on this week's episode of the APA Podcast!
Somehow the fellas have yet to dedicate an entire episode to the Geo brand. That ends here! Geo might be the greatest all captive import brand that ever was, and while most people think of it as a failed GM experiment that brought on the Metro, we think it's pretty rad. Join in for a deep dive into all things Geo!
Boxers vs briefs...and then an actual topic. Turbos are cool. Superchargers are cool. Both are cool independently and united (Nissan March Super Turbo and modern Volvo). The boys attempt to pick a winner in the battle of forced induction.
SUVs are just lifted wagons...fight us. We prefer the slicker looking, grounded to the ground, spacious wagon configuration versus all these highway clogging cross over clones. The boys cover some weird wagons and what makes them so dang cool.
The dudebros are in a buying mood, so they are kicking back and sharing each other's Facebook Marketplace saved listing finds. Will Chadwick limp home something that needs a motor? Did Frank buy something that's about to need a motor by it's very nature? Did either of them get a prostate exam either literally or figurately in all of this? Listen in to find out.
It's been (to quote the Bare Naked Ladies) about 140 episodes since the guys have talked all about hot hatches, so it's about damned time for some more hatchback chatter. Fresh of Frank's time in the Turbo Sprint, Chadwick runs through his list of former hot hatches he's owned and ones the fellas would love to take on in the future. Long live these little bundles of joy!
"In a world..." where V8 engine are being replaced by turbocharged 4 cylinders, hybrids and EVs, the big girthy and meaty V8 is becoming endangered. Let's chat about some of out favorites and just pour some love on what might be the best engine format there ever was.
Your old man hosts are aging day by day and are no longer the young, virile lads that they once were. With their old age, various sagging and automotive feature tastes have progressed and they are finding some of these "old timer features" more and more desirable. Will our heroes scrap their fleet of young whippersnapper sports cars for Delta 88s and Fleetwood Broughams in order to get in on these old man features? Get off our effing lawn!
Sure, maybe the current marketplace here in 2025 has already spoken and decided a winner, but let's look historically here people. Integra vs IS? RX vs MDX? Who got the better launch? Let's make poor jokes while we discuss, shall we?
Your 7th favorite car podcast hosts here are pretty bad about bringing new projects into the fold and not actually finishing them. In what will hopefully be a motivating episode for the village idiots, Chadwick and Frank talk about what they have on their plates and what they need to do to wrap these projects up.
The dudes sit back and dream about cars that they have been thinking about buying lately. Because they are both cheap, they are all reasonable and actually withing reach. Also, Frank got fired, lol.
We're likely the worst possible couple of dudes to talk about a fun one car solution, but let's try it out! The dudes sit back and chat up about cars that are excellent fun "jack of all trade" type of cars.
In a fully clothed episode, the fellas discuss ways that you can get your roofless jollies off, without bowing down and claiming that Miata is the answer. Let's chat about Reattas, XLRs, and Hot Topic this week and figure out if there are good drop tops out there for less money.
Everyone knows the 90's sports car icons...the Acura NSX, the BMW M3, and the Toyota Supra. How about the lesser known hero sports cars? In this episode, the boys shine a light on some of these truly magical sports cars that can actually still be had at a reasonable price.
Ward's Autoworld Magazine has been putting together well thought out and comprehensive lists for the last 30 years. So let's isht all over it! The dudes go back in time to read off and guess what the best engines where, according to the good people at Ward's in both 1995 and 2005. Is your favorite engine on the list?
If you've ever suffered thought this podcast, you know damn well we are firmly stuck in the past. So what the hell are we doing covering current news? Genuinely asking here. Either way, lets send it.
The fellas are late to the party this week in merging their busy schedules together to be able to put a podcast out into the world. Similarly, Honda and Nissan are deciding to merge together, but is this too late to save a flailing Nissan Motor Company? The dudes sit down to talk all things automotive mergers and acquisitions in a cobbled together episode, like Saab's model line up under GM's stewardship.
Diesel talk gets little to no chatter (or clatter) on the pod, so it felt about time to jump right into it. You're 7th favorite automotive podcasters, Chadwick and Frank, talk all about the rise and fall of the diesel here in America. Come roll coal with us as we figure out if everyday diesels are fully dead or not.
Oh unholy night! Your favorite heathens kick back and try their hand at a very special kinda of Christmas episode. How do a couple of dudes come together and cook up a Xmas themed car related 'sode? Tune in to find out!
What do the fells fall back on when they run out of ideas for a topic? Another game of automotive "Would You Rather". Poor questions with worse answers, Chadwick and Frank waste time cooking up bad situations to put themselves into. You living with Truck Nuts on all of your cars forever? Personal lubricant livery on your daily driver? Come be stupid with us this week!
WTF did I just watch? Said nobody ever to a successful advertising campaign. Jaguar branding of old brings to mind Bond villains, proper cuppahs, and large green cars sliding sideways on a rain soaked B Road. The boys scrutinize the lates controversial ad from Jag and fondly remember their favorite models from the brand.
What's cooler than being a rich guy/gal in 2004 and buying some excellent rides? Being a lower middle class guy/gal in 2024 and dreaming about cool rides from 20 years ago! Tag along while we chatter on about the "04 Rich" phenomenon and discuss what cool cars were in the market two decades ago. Come for the banter, stay for the 2004 Suzuki line-up deep dive!
Welcome to the three year special episode! It's very much special in zero ways as the fellas talk about a bunch of random non-sense to avoid talking about their feelings. Three years of the pod is in the books, so let's reflect a bit and talk about what troubles the next three years of the pod might hold!
According to many, the Honda Accord is one of the greatest all around cars this pitiful excuse for a world has ever seen. The boys don’t disagree with this sentiment and elect to blow an entire pod episode rummaging through this fantastic car’s past and how it may have ultimately lost its way in the most recent iteration. Crosstour hate within.
We're not the dudes to cover trending topics, but when the topic pulls our Sega Rally Championship heartstrings we can't help ourselves. The boys cover the latest SEMA powerhouse...Toyota's GR86 equipped with the GR Corolla's excellent powerplant adorned in the all too sweet retro Castrol livery.
Whether it's your slightly over-glorified she-shed, or your aircraft hanger...a garage serves a fundamentally essential role in allowing us car peeps to be the way we are. In this 'sode, we deep dive into what makes a garage a garage and what key items are needed to accessorize it (besides crap box cars).
After a month off to goon away from the mic, the dudes are back in action! In a spirited return, the fellas sit down and catch up, not just with each over, but with you, the loyal APA podcast listener! Has Chadwick finally sold off some metal along with a actual garage? Has Frank evicted any more transient women from any of his cars? It's good to be back in the saddle again, so join us on a dumb and giggly return episode.
The boys sure do buy and sell a ton of cars...I didn't say good cars...just cars. So they tend to keep a keen eye trained upon the used car market at all times. Lately the market has been tilting in favor of the buyer looking for something a little weird.
The dudes are up to no good again. Head outta the gutter. This time, they are sitting down and drafting trios of 1980s cars to fit different roles, each picking from different continents. Which trio of 1980s Euro rides which you pick to own and fill a need for a family car, sports car, and offroad use case? No, you cannot pick 3 LM002s. Let's find out which errors in judgement they make here.
Hey, the fellas aren't dead!? Not only are Chadwick and Frank very much alive, they are still dreaming of future projects to shop for! Are the bois going to jump into a life of mini truck'n and Honda modding? Will they do the right thing and keep selling off cars they currently own? Will they die mid podcast?! Turn on and tune out.
The homies are crunched for time as life is bringing the heat, yet they somehow have just enough time to still sit down and talk cars. Not enough time however to think of a clever (or even profoundly stupid) topic. Tag along as they dudes chat about random automotive thoughts and maybe find themselves an adult website sponsorship.
Your 5th favorite car podcasting duo kick back and do their best to make the most iconic car films into the worst. In a special Taco Bell fueled episode, Chadwick and Frank find bleak new ways to mod existing car films into twisted caricatures of themselves. What if we recast the lead in Gone in 60 Seconds? What if Lightning McQueen was able to take hyper gory and visceral body damage? You want weird? You've got it!
The boys are back at in a deeply retrospective mood. It's time again to revisit Car & Driver's 10 Best list. This episode's vintage includes the tail end of those wild and wacky 90's into the bold new 2000's. What are you favorite cars from this period, and did they make the list?
The fellas sit down and recount some seriously sweet rides they have recently witnessed in the wild. Are you even a car person if you haven't left a note with your phone number on it on the windshield of a cool car?
You want a cool weekend/fun car, but you don't want to break the bank? Well tune right in because we're serving up some fresh options for you to blow you spare cash on (spare cash?). It's tough market, but if you look hard enough there some diamonds in the rough
On this episode...well, the title pretty much sums it up. It's been a long time since the boys have chatted...hell, they even skipped a week of posting the pod. Topics such as car auctions, new car purchases, and who knows what else will be spoken upon this week.
The fellas love them selves a good camera, so long as they are on the other side of it, shooting photos and video. How do they do it? What are the tricks? Will they send nudes? Find out here!
The homies kick back and talk through their respective collections of automotive garbage, updating you, the dear listener as to what the hell is going on. Has Chadwick bought yet another SR20DE powered car? Has Frank finally got off his can and sell something? Tune in and find out!
Ever wonder what awful things might lurk in the search history of the fellas? Guess what... it's all cars! The dudes sit down and poke through their recent saved items on Facebook Marketplace to see what sort of rough and trashy diamonds might be found within.
It's not just nostalgia that drives out passion for older cars... it's the fact that modern cars have swerved too far off the road of pure driving enjoyment and adventure. The fellas cover modern car bloat, the death of the analog experience, car tech following the cell phone model, and much much more.
Any car guy/gal has at some point sat down, and in their mind, mapped out what they would do should they get to start their own car company from scratch. The fellas take this episode to do just that, hand craft a new OEM manufacturer out of thin air. Does Chadwick feed everything a girthy V8? Did Frank build an all EV collection of neo-beaters? Listen to what they build for their line-up! What would you do?
We spend lots of time here on the pod talking about iron from the 80s and 90s. Today, the homies sit down this time to chat all about some excellent rides from the early to mid 2000s. Were all manufacturers at their modern peak in this era?! Come hang out post Y2K with us and see if we talk about your favorite car from this era.
Cheap ways to go fast in a car is a topic nearly beaten to death. However, many of these lists pay no heed to the risks often associated to these affordable speed machines. The fellas assign a risk rating to some of the best buys in the current cheap speed category. It's all about risk verses reward on this one.
In this episode, the boys attempt to bring to light the true drivers of automotive value. Is low mileage actually more valuable than low owner count? What is the actual definition of a "survivor" car? Can a fat stack of maintenance paper work put extra Benjamins in your pocket? All this and some Epstein Island commentary sprinkled in for extra flavor... enjoy friends.
Art Cervantes of founding Radwood and DWA fame joins the fellas for a chill convo sesh revolving around his car history, current automotive endeavors, and future projects. Will the K-Swapped E30 ever rally? When will he accept Chadwick's lowball offer for his R33 GTR? All this and more on this dope episode.
Breaking News... the fellas usually have a loose script that they adhere to for most episodes. Shocking right> Today however, we're not bringing any manner of planning into this cluster bang dumpster inferno... we're giving it to you raw. No holds are barred, no automotive adjacent topics too risky... brace yourselves.
We're back at it with another Automotive Grudge Match! This time the contenders are vicious rivals of the rally racing scene. Mitsubishi and Subaru have been hosting a veritable arms race in the rally car for the road sector, but who will come out on top today? Around these parts the Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 is king, but the reign of the 2003-2003 Subaru Impreza WRX also cannot be ignored. Forget about Jake Paul vs. Tyson... this is the real action right here.
Everyone knows that the power should go to the rear wheels... or to all the wheels to a lesser degree of automotive cool. What about those darned front wheel drive vehicles? Clearly they can't be any good at all. Obviously the can't carry any sporty pretensions. The fellas set out the debunk the old "wrong wheel drive" sentiment on this episode.
I hope to hell the fellas have driven something interesting in the the recent past. They literally only think/talk/stress about cars. On this week's pod, the boys reflect upon some "interesting" rides they have piloted lately and give their dollar store hot-takes on how those vehicles performed.
Right before a new car launches, the automotive press generates a quantifiable level of hype (or measured anticipation). Sometimes, this hype level is accurate to the vehicle’s potential…sometimes, it far exceeds this new car’s actual execution. Today, the boys callout some cars that they believe to be accurately hyped or over-hyped…and how these cars would be assessed today.
Record high interest rates, inventory shortages, ADMs, shady used car dealers... the current automotive market is a veritable minefield for the uninitiated... and still to is, the salty veteran car hoarders. Most people require a reliable and affordable daily drivers, but that just happens to be the most competitive sector currently. The boys examine the used car market state of affairs.
We have owned way too many cars, and most of them are not noteworthy. However, a select few are worth a damn in out collective pointless minds. Frank and Chadwick tier list it up with their top 5 favorite cars that they've held stewardship over.
Taking some sound advice from their customers (finally), the boys make their best efforts to live in the now. On this episode, they abandon their comfort zones and focus on modern vehicles that actually carry some enthusiast credits with them. Additional dealer markups and out of control interest rates be damned, let's check out some sweet cars for sale... right now!
The fells crack open some fine-ass vintage Cars & Driver mags to reflect on the all-powerful 10 Best List... except we call it the top ten list round these parts. We've got some fantastic years to cover this week with 1993-1997 on the table. What are some of your favorites from the lists? What vehicles should have made the cut but didn't?
Keeping with the thesis statement of the podcast, your bois sit down and craft a truly pointless creation, the Automotive UN! Pretend there's a world where each OEM had to send a model of theirs off to this United Automotive Nations coalition. Who would they send to best represent that brand on the world stage? In what might be our most pointless and stupidest episode ever, the dude make their selections.
A massive waste of time, our "Automotive Would You Rather?" series gets another regrettable installment. Do the fellas contemplate committing brutal war crimes for cool cars? Pick a decade to own all their cars from? Do they finally get the pod that big sponsorship from a leading golf ball sized all natural male enhancement suppository manufacturer? Kick back with a set of earbuds harvested from the lost and found of a Furry Con and find out.
Do you exercise fiscal responsibility? Do you ACTUALY adhere to a set budget? Well bigups to you dude or dudette. Around these parts, we don't practice what we preach. Yet... somehow, we managed to pull somewhat sound advise from our chocolate starfishes regarding the buying and selling of automobiles.
The fellas take on the role of some manner of Dr. Frankenstein and try to create cases for cars that don't exist (for better or for worse) but probably should. What historical winners are making a shining comeback? Also, what god awful junkers are being summoned from the grave? Tune in to find out friends.
Keep your subcompacts to yourself... I need a car with girth. That's right listeners, this episode is dedicated to all the full size models out there (cars). We honor both floaty land yachts of yesteryear as well as modern gran touring machines on this very special and extra large episode.
The fellas look back on 2023 and figure out how they didn't manage to die in some sort of automotive hording accident. They bought some cars, they sold some cars, they did all sorts of misguided automotive adventures. What does 2024 have in store? Tune in to find out!
Chadwick (a washed up track rat with a spotty racing background) sits young impressionable Frank (a complete track day virgin) on his lap for a track day focused talking to. The conversation gets racy as the boys banter on about various track day shenanigans. Get off the street and meat me in the sheets... I mean, and take it to the track.
Come along and celebrate the Lexus December to Remember Sales Event with us by talking all things Lexus! Your homies kick back and discuss their personal history with Lexus vehicles. Which ones are the best?! What's the worst Lexus of all time? Deep thoughts on the SC430. Let's enjoy the only meaningful event during December together!
The two Uber-titans of the German automotive scene come to fisticuffs in a knock-down Bavarian bar brawl for the ages. The M division takes a clear shot at the AGM groin with manual gearbox options, while Mercedes unleashes a furry of borderline illegal blows by way of Cosworth powered touring car sweetness. Who will claim the championship belt once the dust clears?
The fellas fall off their rehab program of car selling and fleet reduction and instead start snagging up some sweet rides. In what can only be described as a roller coaster of emotions and reversal of fortunes, the boys face their fleet liquidation challenges by way of full ignorance and reckless abandon.
The fellas dust off some vintage issues of Car & Driver to see what iconic models adorned their highly celebrated Top Ten Car List. The years being reviewed in this episode are 1988-1992... and could a more industry revolutionizing period be selected? Tune in for some real gems being unearthed and discussed in this period.
Maybe you're not spec sheet guy, badge worship guy, nor even car enthusiast adjacent. You simply need a car that's going to turn on, run, and get you to even the most mundane of destinations with reliable frequency. We may talk about cars just right for you. Hell, we even flip the script and cover cars for you to avoid at all cost.
We somehow made it two full years with this messy word soup of a podcast! Much like in the one year anniversary special, the fellas sit down to talk all things NOT cars. So sit back and hang out as we toast to year two and talk about Guy Fieri and smoking crack.
There's a big block's displacement worth of marketing jargon that gets tossed around quite freely in the automotive sector. That thing got a Hemi? Nah man, it's powered buy a "Quad 4". This that a DOHC or a Twin Cam motor? I can sure as hell tell it has ABS by the dozen call outs all over the body work. That's this episode.
In his sophomore appearance on the pod, Zach Miller (of Cars & Bids fame) hangs with the boys and reminisces about once common cars that clogged the roads of America, but are absolutely missing in action today. Where have all the minivans gone?
With Halloween just around the corner, the fellas shine a fleshlight... ummm, flashlight (easy there autocorrect) under their chins and share absolutely ghoulish tales of terror with automotive themes. Is anything scarier than having an alternator die during a nighttime rain storm? How truly horrifying is it when you experience catastrophic and complete brake failure? Trick or Treat friends.
The DWA Sierra Rally 4 is in the log books. The boys take this episode to reflect on their choices of navigators, cars, and their most memorable moments from the weekend. Was the Mini a wrong wheel drive sloppy mess in the technical sections? Did the S2000 wheeze at elevation whilst trying to inhale enough air to satiate the VTEC gods? Tune in for all the answers and then some.
It's the centennial celebration across the pointless automotive nation. The Dudes blow their 100th episode party by rambling about past episodes and dreaming of what the next 100 will have in store for them. Will they ever get sponsored by a certain uncle's bodily fluid removing cream? Can they secure Jeremy Clarkson as a guest? Tune in to definitely not find out.
The fellas fondly reflect on their childhood favorite automotive themed toys... such innocent playtime that would later inflict both of them with a crippling desire to amass a fleet of real cars in adulthood. What were some of your favorite car toys growing up? Hot Wheels, Micro Machines, Transformers, or something we failed to cover?
As the start of the Sierra Rally 4 (Organized by the DWA fellas) rapidly accelerates toward the boys, Chadwick and Frank and Frank both present their automotive weapons of choice. Frank details his lower mileage and well maintained Honda S2000 while Chadwick does Chadwick things, like late night wrenching sessions to get his Nissan NX2000 (which may have sat in his strange garage for over 4 years after being bought sight unseen from across the country) road worthy.
We might not be a good sounding board for electing cars for a top 10 list, but you know who is? Car and Driver. They've been compiling Top 10 Car lists since 1983. Uncoincidentally, that's right where we will start in reflecting upon their selections and critiquing them in a most unqualified manner. How many times will the Honda Accord be included over these years?
The current automotive landscape is dominated by the modern SUV. This, by default, makes then rather uncool. Turn back the clock though, and boxy truck-based SUVs were cool as shit... and still are. Join the lads as they reflect on some rather cool historical SUVs, and why you should consider adding one to your fleet.
The boys rant about some not so upstanding aspects of current car culture and then focus their ire upon snake oil accessories. The Tornado fuel saver and truck nuts are highly criticized and everyone is relieved to get those rants off their chests. Prepare to shout at your podcast medium along with the fellas for this one.
The DudeBros wax poetic on the wonder of Honda's VTEC system and the cars we love that came equipped with it. In the 1990s almost nothing else in the popular tuner car world was as lauded, copied, and recognized as this trick and inexpensive variable valve timing setup. Come along as VTEC kicks into our hearts!
Fellow strange car enjoyer and friend of the pod Zach Miller joins us to talk about some of the most forbidden fruits of the automotive world. Whether they be JDM oddballs or Ford Europe gems, we kick back and talk about all of the excellent iron never shipped stateside. Are you ready for some serious shooting break speak and TVR talk!? Come along for the ride!
The fellas smash their teleprompters and burn their episode notes (well Chadwick does at least), as they fly completely off the handle. This episode devolves into a mild interrogation of impending fleet decisions and other challenging automotive conundrums. Tune in or tune out... the choice is yours.
In automotive circles, we hear the phrase "slow car fast" in greatly great abundance... but let's scale that back even further and focus on "slow car slow". The boys try their damndest to detail the underrepresented segment of car culture in the week's episode.
Today, on your 9th favorite podcast about cars, the dudes belly up to the bar for an ill prepared discussion about Sports and GT cars. Ride along as we all collectively struggle to cook up a cogent definition of what a Sports Car is as compared to what we would consider a GT Car. Does the number of doors mean anything? Can either be FWD? Does size REALLY mater after all? Tune in and tune out.
The fellas had a blast at RADwood NorCal and can't wait to share their experiences with you. Did the coolest car show live up to it's name? How was the brand new venue? What are the raddest cars in attendance? Who failed to apply additional sunscreen? Tune in for the answers.
Welcome to bizarro world loyal listeners!! The boys are considering a full abandonment strategy in regards to their car hoarding tendencies. Have they been body snatched? What foul magic is the cause of this?! Tune in to find out what seemingly anti-automotive aliment has a death grip on the fellas?
In a problematic episode, the fellas sit down and fire various scenarios at each other. Scenarios that need solutions... two car solutions. Play along at home and see what two cars the dudes might buy if stuck living in big city with budget constraints. Will the answers change if living full time at the north pole? Is Miata still always part of the answer? Come hang out and find out.
In an episode of the APA Podcast that can certainly be described as "Groundbreaking", the guys open up about their current automotive crushes and longings, while probing (keep it clean folks) one another's current mental health regarding car hoarding tendencies.
Flashing back to a time when the fellas were slightly for innocent, automotive video games from this bygone era are reflected upon with much glee. Did you favorite racing game make the list? Will the boys start a twitch account purely for the streaming of these automotive titles? Tune in to find out.
Historically, what is cool cycles out into uncool... but finds a way back into coolness with the passage of time. Can the minivan follow this cyclic path and bust back on to the enthusiast scene? Only four minivans are currently for sale today... a far cry from the dozen options that where available in the nineties. Mass interest is certainly down as SUVs dominate the people hauling landscape. The boys support their prediction with great vigor for the eventual cool return of the minivan.
Crafters of some of Italy's most historically iconic and gorgeous sports cars, Alfa Romeo of Today has seemingly lost it's passion. The fellas, two absolutely top qualified candidates capable of saving such a company, lay out their plans to reignite that Italian fiery sports car desire. One thing is for certain, the Spider needs to come back... and in a hurry.
The dudes kick back and partake in some good old fashioned car talk with Kennan Rolsen of Cars & Bids and the Doug Demuro YouTube channel fame. A man of excellent automotive tastes and a glutton for punishment, we discuss all sorts of nonsense surrounding V8 powered Euro cars, most of which are actively trying to make Kennan sad and destitute. How is it to review cars with Doug? How hasn't his F355 burned to the ground yet? What will he buy to replace it when it inevitably does self immolate? We chat about this and more this episode, so tune in and enjoy!
The boys face some hard truths this week by laying out their fleets and all the required work to make them operational again. Will Frank drown in the Porsche 924 swap of sorrow? How much can Chadwick defend his car hoarding issues by claiming slight progress each week? Tune in to see if any actual project progress will occur.
This week the dudes are here to hurdy your gurdy, and get into another automotive grudge match... Swedish style! Volvo and Saab are two of the most interesting and storied brands in the history of the automobile. So what would happen if these two Swedish Titans battled it out head to head? Which OEM made the better wagon? Better engine? Which one can out Weirdness the other? Will Trollhatten win, or can the builders from Gothenburg come away with the victory? Tag along to find out!
Some of our favorite vehicles are actually the amalgamation of various model's parts. In truth, most vehicles are not completely comprised of bespoke parts. Parts bin specials sometimes get a bad rap, and we're here to set the record straight and prove once and for all... that parts bin specials are more than the sum of their parts.
Your two favorite automotive clowns kick back and have a loose chat about what makes older cars great: features! Some are actual features like T-tops and vent windows while others are more tied into the age of the vehicle itself. Come hang with us as we talk about our love of old buckets.
The fellas sit down to chat about one of their all time favorite, but often forgotten about cars... the Mitsubishi Galant VR-4. With only 3000 units being sold in the states for the model years 1991 and 1992, the Galant VR-4 is one rare homologation special. So why isn't it worth a fortune? Seriously, someone tell us. We need to know.
Automakers can't churn out only hits... a miss is sure to some off the assembly line at one point or another. In this episode, the boys find these weaknesses and perform critical hits by bringing these low points to light. What's a greater distress signal from an automaker... transitioning to a re-badging operation or massive recalls? Tune in to find out.
Back for a third round is one of the fellas favorite pointless automotively tangent games... Automotive Would You Rather? Once again, no holds are barred... literally anything and everything is on the table for this round. Will you be able to stomach a Ferrari F50 with infant skin leather? Or how about living with seat warmers set to max that are unable to be shut off? There are no winners. Enjoy!
We tend to spend most of our time here on the pod talking more about cars and less about trucks. In this episode, the fellas aim to balance that out a bit by talking all things truck. Should mini-trucks make a comeback? Are all the best SUVs 2dr SUVs? Listen along for an hour long truck session.
The manual transmission, a dying breed. This is not a regurgitated fake news propaganda piece, it's a legitimate endangered species deserving out attention. The boys shine a much deserved spotlight on modern vehicles (for sale in the year 2023) that can still be optioned with this enthusiast prerequisite.
There are countless examples throughout automotive history where a vehicle is mostly only good because of a great engine. What about the inverse of that? The homies sit down and talk over various examples of cars that are good, even through they are saddled with a sub-par engine. Do you have a great car with a boat anchor of a powerplant? Follow along to see if your junker made this list!
Special guests Brad and Andrew of Auto Off Topic fame (or infamy) sit down with the boys and share their personal car backgrounds, current fleets, and in the end discover that we are truly kindred spirits in our absolutely exemplary automotive tastes. We've been fans of thed podcast for some time and now it's a true honor to have them as guests.
The fellas put on their grown up pants and have some measure of accountability while defining what a daily driver vehicle should be. They then immediately relapse and defend their own personal daily driver plans which have changed for both of them in the past couple of weeks. At least they made an effort to do some adulting.
Ever have a jingle from a commercial become ingrained in your mind? The boys have experienced this with various automotive commercials and elect to recount them on this very "touching" episode. Some are memorable for both horridness of the ad and the vehicle, while others are absolutely brilliant films in their own rights. Is your favorite iconic car commercial featured on our lists?
The fellas present their current fleet rosters and then poorly attempt to justify their hoarding tendencies. This episode goes deep into the psyche of a car "collector" in an attempt to draw out the underlying cause for this often financially unstable habit. Is there help needed, or is this healthy?
Ever hear stories about how some star actor or actress was nearly passed over and not cast in what would end up being their iconic, career defining roll? TV and movie cars are some of our very favorite stars of the screen. Like Nick Cage nearly being cast as Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, we discuss swapping out various film or television vehicles with some highly questionable replacements. What would you have Doc Brown turn into a time machine?
In another OEM royal rumble, the dudes pit a pair of Japanese heavyweights against each other in Toyota vs. Honda. Will the Camry or Accord win the battle of the midsized? What's the better 1990s Godzilla, the NSX or the MKIV Supra? What's more important, trucks or bikes?! Follow along and give us your thoughts on whom the better builder is.
On today's podcast, the boys polish some turds. Automotive turds... not actual fecal mater. We felt it necessary to clear that up, as both cars and poop are common topics on this program. Anyhow... some cars are just born uncool. Can the fellas present solutions to make them cool? Who will recommend underglow the most times? Tune in to find out friends.
Who isn't a fan of the odd and quirky features all too rarely equipped on historical automobiles? The boys surely are. On this captivating episode, the fellas detail some select odd features and present a case for their return, possibly even becoming commonplace features. Tune in as we encourage these feature oddities into selling out and quitting the counter culture.
The Infiniti marque has been ignored by buyers, automotive media, and Nissan themselves for far to long... and it shows. The dudes sit down and share each other's poorly constructed ideas on how to attempt to breathe some life into this OEM's weathered and desiccated corpse. Will Chadwick cook up a new flagship for Infiniti before the sun sets on this moribund brand? Will Frank double down on poorly marketing badge engineered Nissans? Follow along, to Infiniti... and beyond!
After pouring over both the well executed video and print version of Hagerty's Bull Market 2023 vehicle list, the boys do what they do best... they find dollar store versions of the featured cars. Always pointless and also always thrifty, how will the fellas' extra budget minded (and potentially poor investment) options pan out?
The dudes sit back with a couple of Haterade tall boys in hand, thusly a deep dive discussion ensues regarding which cars receive more hate than they truly deserve from the greater automotive world. After crushing that can on their foreheads, they gear up and sit down to talk which cars don't get ENOUGH hate from that same automotive enthusiast community. If you're down for some poorly conceived hot takes... then tune in, sit back, and let the Haterade flow.
Welcome to the party 2023, buckle-up buttercup. The fellas join forces with the almighty Magic 8 Ball in an attempt to pointlessly forecast the upcoming year whilst relating to automotive themes as best they can. Will Frank score a shaken, not stirred Aston Martin? Will Chadwick be featured on Hoarders for his ever growing car fleet? Tune in to probably not find out.
In this year-ending episode, we overtake the year 2022 as it casually goes 5 mph under in the fast lane. Rather than road-rage out, we somewhat calmly reflect on the year and recall some of our fondest automotive related memories. Join us in sending off the year 2022 whilst welcoming on bent knew our new calendar overlord, the year 2023. All hail 2023!
Special Guests Bid Nerds join the fellas for an automotive market value heavy conversation. A conversation that is also quite heavy in questionable humor... but you already knew that. Tune in and find out if the Bid Nerds got stumped by the Automotive Print Ad Quiz... or crushed it. "Get those nerds!"
For over a year, this podcast has pointlessly avoided discussing muscle cars. The visceral experience of unburnt fuel, lumpy idles, and unbridled exhaust howls has somehow been Dodged by the boys... until now. In a long overdue episode, the fellas fondly recall their favorite boulevard cruisers or will there be a resurgence in both popularity and value?
Last episode we talked a big game about how to prepare and approach a road rally or other on-road driving event. Let's see if the "Galant Boys" were able to actually follow their own advice and keep the VR-4 on the road and out of the bushes. Recorded from the road and behind the wheel of the Galant VR-4 on the way back from the Driving While Awesome Coastal Range Rally 2022, the production quality is low, but are the spirits high?
With the DWA Coastal Range Rally rapidly approaching (as in a few days away), the fellas cover some important preparedness items concerning such automotive rallies and roadtrips. Buried within this episode are some true nuggets of wisdom to ensure you actually finish the adventure you set out to do. Will the boys follow their own advice? Or should we do as they say, not as they don? Tune in to find out.
We sit down and try to make sense of the classic automotive civil war, Chevy vs. Ford. However, in this episode we stick to the 90s, a decade with some major hits and misses for both OEMs. We then score it blow by blow, round by round until a champion of the decade is crowned. Can the Ford Aspire hold it down for Henry's team? Will the Chevrolet Corsica return serve for the American brand with a French name that builds many of their vehicles in Canada? No holds are barred and timbers are shivered as we hash out this classic American grudge match.
We sit down and talk all things cars and auctions with Andrew Fountain, Auction Manager of Cars and Bids! We get loose and get Andrew's insider perspective on the auction scene, what the future might hold, and how the auction sausage is made. We also talk about what cars he's into past and present and what his automotive future might hold. Tune in for a fun and informative episode, stay to see if our guest can get the print ad quiz right. Andrew ultimately sacrificed his DD LS400 to make this episode, so please give it a listen, and may it rest in luxurious peace.
The boys made it an entire year without being cancelled and somehow simultaneously avoiding stardom. In celebration, prepare yourself as they explore their origin stories and other interests. Talking about cars is strictly forbidden.
This week your boys play the name game and discuss model names of the automotive world. What are some of the very best and worst model names? What's the deal with these alphanumeric naming conventions? Mustang Mach-E drama. Go home Infiniti, you're drunk. Introducing the all new Buick Sea Cucumber? How long can the homies talk about car names? Tune in to find out!
The madness from last week's episode continues as Joe from the crew at VALT Auto Club puts up with us for even more talk. We spend time talking about the future of car events, what works and what doesn't, oh... and cars. We talk about cars. Come hang out as we stay up late and make a mockery of each other in public.
"In a very special episode" we sit down with Robert Eppley and Joe Ottati from VALT Auto Club, a Northern California automotive events, media, and car culture powerhouse. In this first of two episodes, Robert talks all things VALT along with what cars he has owned and enjoys. This with a HEAVY dose of non-sense makes for great times had by all.
In today's automotive world it seems that everything has been uncovered and appreciated when it comes to cars that have significant enthusiast chops. The homies dig deep and uncover a handful of neo classical cars that have still yet to be truly realized as enthusiast specials. They then put their junk on the table and hammer out a list of modern vehicles that are still destined to be future classically loved machines. They somehow avoid contracting Monkey Pox.
The homies sit down and hash out what the hell actually makes for a good street driven sports car anyways? Is it power to weight ratios, ring times, and exotic brake rotor materials? Is it Rich Corinthain Leather? Is it an innate ability to pull perspective lovers into the car as if it's being driven by a young Lionel Richie? Listen along for more nonsense than answers!
Automotive manufacturers have brilliant moments... and not quite brilliant at all moments. On this episode the boys ask one another to name a high point (rose) from a particular make or model as well as a low point (thorn). Is there even a truly bad Porsche 911? All this and also find out why Frank didn't land the gig as Poison's lead singer.
The fellas sit down to stroll down automotive memory lane, to pit their expectation vs reality in experiencing various vehicles. Sometimes a hero or highly regarded car fails to get there in the full enjoyment sector. Other times, a wonderful automotive experience is discovered where all hope was nearly lost.
We suckered yet another lost soul into being a guest on the pod! Richard Smith of Car Donation Services burns some of his hard earned time telling us what the heck happens when somebody donates a car to a charity. He's true car guy and drops some great stories about various donated vehicles over the years, from good to bad to revoltingly ugly. We then pin him down and force him to do PCP, as has become tradition.
Some features are great, some are overrated, while still others have slowly eroded our collective driving ability and doomed us for the rest of time. The fellas discuss it all and completely overreach on the overarching theme that feature creep sucks. Whiteclaws might yet again be involved.
Nissan/Datsun has hit some of the biggest homeruns in the automotive world. They've also made some incredible blunders and committed nearly game losing errors. We sit down and discuss From Zs to busted CVTs. We are about to talk about what we love and hate about Nissan.
Once upon a time Frank (yes, that Frank) was an insurance adjuster for a major automotive insurance carrier. He lived to tell the tale. He's also here to answer Chadwick's awful insurance questions and, maybe yours?! In our longest episode to date, we talk about car insurance claim insanity, stories, and other nonsense. We will revisit this topic again down the line, so PLEASE chip in with regards to future insurance questions or scenarios. Your reward will be nothing.
Dream Garage is a fun little fantasy for car enthusiasts to escape reality... until the fellas get their hands on it. In this second volume, no punches are pulled and we delve deeper into the highly questionable mindsets of both Frank and Chadwick as they defend their oftentimes highly impractical choices.
The boys sit down and talk the joys of turning wrenches along with the headaches. Sometime everything works out great, just as you drew it up. Other times it all goes wrong. Yet other times you blow an O-ring both mechanically and personally. We chat about it all on this one!
The fellas land their first victim... er, guest. Have they sold out too soon? How much money can you hide under a mattress? David shares his amazing car history, including many Corvettes and some of the often passed over Porsches, the 986 Boxster and the 996 911. He also recalls his adventures on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour 98. Tune in for some sweet sweet car chatting.
What is happening!? Is the bubble bursting?! The movers and shakers in the automotive world are currently clutching their pearls with regards to the quick shift in the enthusiast, maybe formally seller friendly market. The market is moving and we sit down and discuss the brave new world that we're waltzing into. What are safe buys right now? What are great buys right now? What are terrible buys right now? Will the 996 values hold? Will the Choco Taco come back?! What about E46 M3s? Does this look like the early 2000s muscle car bubble?
Frank goes full "Boots on the Ground" to give an audio book report after Radwood NorCal 2022. Chadwick reacts and sparks discussion about what was there, what seems to be trending in the world of 1980s and 1990s cars, along with talking about what makes these car shows special. Also... bonus Cobalt SS ring time talk!
In the music world, sophomore albums often fail to live up to the hype generated by the breakout first album. The same is often true for box office smashing movies, with the sequel usually going straight to video. Does this hold up in the automotive world? We explore some automotive sequels and determine if they failed to meet the original's standards, or actually improved the winning formula.
On this episode, the fellas play another scintillating game of automotive Would You Rather. There are no right answers here as everything falls on a continuum of wrong and more wrong. Also, we find out that Chadwick is medically diagnosed as a "Risky Farter". Enjoy.
A number of great cars are in the process of getting axed, which of these are we most sad to see go and which do we think could still be successful? Which other are still around and deserve to be killed off? Further more which cars are great, but not long for this world? Have either of us caught an STI yet? Tune in to find out!
The noises made by cars are some of the most important and impactful aspects of a vehicle. Whether that's the scream of a flat plane cranked V8, or the orgasmic aura produced by "Ms. New Booty" by Bubba Sparxxx ejaculating from a pair of Sony Xplode 6x9s and a fresh Bazooka Tube. We discuss all of the very best and very worst sounds in the automotive world.
We get back in our lane and talk about various forgotten or random vehicles from the somewhat recent past. Listen along as we discovery the existence of the Chrysler Aspen Hybrid in REAL TIME!
Engines! The good, the great, and our very favorites across all types of engines! What's the best 4cly? V8? Two stroke diesel rotary? Yes, the Quad4 does get a shout out. What did we overlook or overrate?
Buick MIGHT be the most "out to lunch" domestic brand there is right now. Good news! We're here to save the brand! Recording again from @KarParkAuto we tackle your grandpa's favorite brand and try to breathe live back into Buick! How would you try and save this brand that's rotting on the vine!?
Live from @KarParkAuto! The new Nissan Z is here and we're talking about it along with the long and storied history of the Z car. What do we think about the new car and we discuss all the prior gen Z cars from the 370z all the way back to the S30 series. What are the best, the worst, and the most underrated of the bunch!?
We're captivated by all things captive imports, foreign cars rebadged and sold under a domestic brand name. From Chevrolet SS's to Eagle Premiers, we go over why brands do this along with the good and the bad. Is the concept of captive imports a sound strategy for OEMs or simply the sign of a dying brand? None of us caught chlamydia.
Episode #26 - Now with worse audio quality! We sit down and talk all things Ford Lightning - from the new EV version back through each prior gen truck and their competition. Is there hope for the return of the true muscle truck?
We take a dive into old car tech, which old car tech do we like and what old car tech do we hate. New tech in a lot of ways is trash and we hate it, but stuff like drum brakes? Good riddance!
Unicorns: Rare cars that we want! Mundane Cars: Regular old cars that we still want! We discuss it all and runs down which of each we would want and why. Also WTF is Pegasus anyways?
We talk all things Hot Hatch! Can the new GR Corolla be the Hot Hatch Hero we need? What is the definition of a Hot Hatch anyways? What does the Grindr nonfiction sound like? Is there hope for the Hot Hatch in an electrified future? Come hang out and find out!
Yes, against all advice we're still at this thing, and this week we build a case as to having a second car. A daily driver and a fun car! We then discuss what cars are "Reverse Sleepers", cars that look much faster then they actually are.
We fire off some of our rants throughout the automotive world! Want to hear us bitch and complain? Well you're in luck my friend! Come hang out while we vent for a while.
We spent a full on episode building battles between OEM auto builders A La Ford vs Ferrari. We each pick two different companies and strike a case on why one is better than the other. Neither one of us slaps Chris Rock on camera.
The STI has been officially killed off and we discuss our collective sadness. We then sit down and discuss what is on our bucket lists as far as future drives and rallies that are on our MUST DRIVE bucket lists.
After a week in the field we're back... on Zoom! We discuss all the various strange and terrible items and hack repairs we've found in cars over the years. Then, as we're prone to do, play a game where we each cook up some strange scenario and the other has to come up with the best vehicle to solve the automotive problem. Kip Winger DOES NOT get a shout out.
Recorded live from Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area, fresh off taking Chadwick's 100 series Land Cruiser and Frank's lifted Sienna minivan. We talk about maybe stuff breaking, off roading, shopping for ghetto EVs, and a possible cheap off roader challenge in the mix.
It's better to have love and lost... or what ever. We discuss the ones that got away, cars we either almost bought and lost out on it, or sold and later regretted the sale. Over a puddle of tears we then discuss wild stories of selling cars, which there are many. Kip Winger gets yet another shout out.
Late 1990s/Early 2000s aftermarket madness vs mods of today, which would you take? Then we talk about the joys of hypermiling in my new MPG special. Listen along.
We sit down and discuss the dollar store version of hot cars. Can you get find a decent analog of a pricey car? What are those bargains? Also we play a game of automotive "Would Your Rather" where we take an absurd situation with a few automotive options and we must pick out solution from the list. Shout out to Leslie Neilsen !
Some spirited debate surrounding the low power, low dollar sports car. Is this dying breed of new car going to slip away into the void in our electrified future? Is there hope at all? The magic 8 ball decides as we cannot. Also we discuss what dead models could and should make a come back to the market place. What would you bring back?!
Back in the flesh! Through deep reflection we discuss each of our personal histories and what developed our obsession with cars. From toys, to tinkering, video games and road trips we relive our pasts to sort out what brought us here. We then play a new game! Three different cars and you get to pick one to Daily, one to Race, and one to crush!
Let us screw up, so you don't have to! Today we run through a highly condensed list of our personal failure and screw ups in the automotive world. All shame is left at the door while we outline some of your "Greatest Hits". Oh, and we're both sick and/or injured!
We somehow made it to double digit episodes just in time for our first pandemic related Zoom episode! We day dream about engine swaps, from the plausible to the extremely unrealistic, and we ruin some cars that don't actually exist. We then move on to discuss the proper way to go about having an older car as a true daily driver. OnlyFans is brought up yet again.
We discuss what we are each looking to accomplish in 2022 in the automotive world. Future projects, MUST BUYS, car stuff to be done and on and on. The magic eight ball makes a cameo and controls our destiny.
We each look back at our automotive lives in 2021 and review all the good stuff that went down over the coarse of the year. From car bought and sold, to road trips, to some of the best stuff we've driven in 2021. Nobody caught an STD! A year in review.
We discuss overrated off road features and just generally rant about how off road centric features are SUPER over ratted for the extreme majority of people buying cars and trucks. Instead of blowing big cash on a 4x4 vehicle you'll never take off the pavement, we discuss cheap beaters that make great off road options in the madness of the 2021/22 marketplace. We also discuss starting an OnlyFans account.
We toss brands at one another and come up with our favorite offering from each manufacturer currently in production in 2021. After that we discuss our favorite all time car colors and then glaze over some of our least favorite colors of all time.
Episode #5 - We discuss features from the 1980s and 1990s that we miss and wish could somehow make a comeback. We also blindly challenge one another to build our respective dream car garages, except with significant nonsensical qualifiers. We also try PCP.
In Episode #4 we do our damnedest to do the impossible, save Mitsubishi Motors. After tossing some terrible ideas around, we roll up our sleeves and discuss what few bargains are still out there in the world of enthusiast cars in the madness of 2021.
We spend some time talking about our automotive classified ad pet peeves along with getting into our guilty pleasures in the car world. Do you have any?
Episode #1 - Frank's Car History: To kick start this dumpster fire Frank rattles off the list of cars that he has owned over the years while Chadwick shames him publicly. Welcome to the circus.
Episode #2 - Chadwick's Car History: As if in some sort of unholy rebuke to last week's episode, Chadwick runs down his list of car's that he has owned. If it better than Frank's list? More flavorful? Has he owned an over/under of 3.5 Carolina Squat stanced Bro-Dozers? Tune in to find out!