The Blowoff Valve: Recent Episodes
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Hosts Alex and Tucker discuss automotive and motorsports news as well as interesting car-related topics.
This week, Alex and Tucker go for a drive in the Touring, discuss another new addition to Alex's garage, and Alex goes to the first Minnesota Cars and Coffee of the year!
Alex and Tucker discuss the arrival of the Safari 911 and give their initial impressions, and Alex decides to trade in his RS...
Alex & Tucker celebrate their 100th episode by recapping their time at Team O'Neil Rally School, discussing the new 992.2 GT3, and giving an update on Alex's Safari project!
Tucker and Alex recap their road trip to Road America, the fun of an IMSA race, as well as discuss Monterey Car Week and the changing landscape of the collector car market!
This week, Alex recounts his trip to England for the Festival of Speed, what's unique about cars in London, and the guys also discuss the controversies at the Hungarian GP!
This week, Alex and Tucker discuss the newly unveiled M5, the beauty of light cars, and major news for Rivian!
This week, the guys recap the Monaco GP as well as discuss whether the 992.2 911 is a rare misstep from Porsche!
This week, it's Speedster time! After a two year wait, the Speedster replica has arrived, and the guys take it for a drive and give their thoughts on it. They also recap an unexpected finish in the Miami GP as well as speculate on Adrian Newey's future employer!
This week, Alex and Tucker discuss what they love an hate about car culture, as well as give some new garage updates!
This week Alex and Tucker the current EV landscape, and why he decided to get a Rivian, and updates on the speedster and safari!
This week, the boys are back! We recap major news over the last month including Lewis Hamilton going to Ferrari, the Taycan's mid-cycle refresh, and 911 Safari update!
Alex & Tucker discuss early reviews of the Cybertruck, the Vegas GP, and 992.2 hybrid rumors!
This week we discuss the UAW strike, a (finally) fun F1 GP in Singapore, as well as the Imola Openhouse car show!
Alex and Tucker discuss why they do (or don't) care about the 911 ST, what to make of a $300k Mustang, and the perils of trying to work on your own modern car!
The guys are on the move this week, recording in Tucker's Taycan on the way back from the IMSA race at Road America. They share their experience road tripping an EV, Tucker gives his initial impressions of the track, and they share their thoughts on the whole IMSA experience!
Alex and Tucker recap recent events in F1 as well as discuss cars currently on sale that they think will be future collector cars!
Alex and Tucker are making up for lost time recapping Le Mans, how we feel about the F1 season so far, as well as discuss the inaugural Nascar street race in Chicago. They also reveal a new car coming into Tucker's garage!
Alex and Tucker recap picking up Tucker's new 911 T and find out whether it was everything he hoped for!
Alex and Tucker discuss Alex's trip to Italy, including a visit to the Ferrari museum and why driving in Italy is terrifying!
Alex and Tucker briefly recap the Saudi Arabian GP, Tucker's upgrade to his 2002, and what's going on with the continued rise in new and used car prices.
We discuss the first F1 race of the season and find out why Alex is recording from a hotel room in Birmingham, Alabama!
This week we discuss the passing of Ken Block, the Andretti/Cadillac F1 Bid, as well as Tucker making some new car moves!
This week we recap our favorite cars of 2022, our favorite automotive experience, and look ahead to what we have planned for 2023!
This week we discuss the new Team Principal vacancy at Ferrari, the BMW 3.0 CSL, and whether BMW makes cars for enthusiasts anymore.
Alex and Tucker recap intrigue at the Brazilian GP, Tucker's Taycan gets a huge update, and discuss whether they would buy an ugly car just because of it's performance.
This week Alex & Tucker discuss the 911 T, the problems that come with the increasing complexity of modern cars, and whether we should have graduated licensing to drive performance cars.
Alex and Tucker recap recent F1 news, the debut of the new M2, and whether Porsche has gone too far with the 992 GT3RS!
This week we finally drove each other's cars and give our thoughts, as well as discuss the new BMW M2!
This week we get up to date on recent F1 events, discuss whether now is a good time to sell a car, and recap the GR Corolla reviews!
Alex and Tucker recap Alex's trip to Road America, a price hike at Rivian, and whether hypercars have any relevance to the average car enthusiast.
Alex and Tucker recap the Hungarian GP and the start of the F1 summer break, including a PR disaster for Alpine!
Alex and Tucker recap Ferrari's tough day at Paul Ricard, the ousting of VW's CEO, as well as the new GT3RS!
In this double episode, Alex and Tucker discuss the Austrian GP, BMW trying subscriptions (again), Tesla opening up the supercharger network, and the amazing new concept car from Hyundai.
Alex recaps the all-Porsche show put on by the local PCA chapter and Alex & Tucker discuss the Goodwood Festival of Speed, including some new car debuts!
Alex and Tucker briefly recap the Azerbaijan GP, discuss the potentially disappointing Mercedes-AMG Project One, and the effect of the crypto crash on the collector car market.
Alex and Tucker recap a dominant weekend for Red Bull at Imola as well as controversy with one of the biggest names in the aftermarket tuning industry!
Alex and Tucker recap the Australian GP and try to figure out what the heck Toyota is trying to do with the GR Corolla.
Alex & Tucker discuss the newest addition to the F1 calendar, whether the GT4RS may be the one to have, and the new GR Corolla!
Alex and Tucker discuss the driver shake up at Haas, the new VW ID Buzz, as well as the lack of an STI to go with the newest WRX!
Alex and Tucker discuss Rivian increasing pricing then quickly backtracking, as well as discussing the impact of the war in Ukraine on the automotive world.
Alex & Tucker discuss the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict on F1 as well as whether the new Ford Ranger Raptor fills a sweet spot in the market!
Alex and Tucker discuss a boat on fire in the Atlantic with some precious cargo in board, and whether modern car technology is actually making us safer.
Alex and Tucker talk about the new Singer Turbo as well as the state of car dealer markups!
Tucker recaps his recent experience in buying a new car in the current crazy car market!
Alex & Tucker talk Sony's CES presentation, Evo's car of the year, and the new Chevy Silverado EV!
Alex and Tucker discuss Ferrari's latest entry in their Icona series, the Daytona SP3, the new Taycan Sport Turismo GTS, the BMW XM concept, and the Hummer EV!
Alex & Tucker recap an unbelievable ending to one of the most dramatic seasons in recent F1 history!
We recap the Mexican GP and the F1 controversy surrounding celebrities on the pre-race grid.
Alex &Tucker discuss Hertz buying a whole lotta Teslas, where the GT4RS sits in the Porsche lineup, and the new C8 Z06!
Alex and Tucker discuss Rivian planning subscription services, auto shows in the era of social media, and one ugly Lexus!
Alex and Tucker discuss Tucker's new car, truck culture, as well as the Schumacher documentary.
Alex and Tucker recap a local car show with an unexpected guest, try to decide if the WRX is just a Forester in disguise, and discuss an electric future for Porsche motorsports!
Alex and Tucker discuss a crazy dealer markup, recap the Dutch GP, and cover some breaking F1 driver news!
Alex and Tucker do a brief recap of the Belgian GP "race", Alex's visit to the Petersen Museum, and Tucker gets his 2002!
Alex and Tucker discuss the controversy surrounding the Pebble Beach Concourse winner, Mercedes suspending sales of V8s in the U.S., and the new GR86 and 400Z!
Alex and Tucker follow up on the official debut of the Countach, the new NSX Type-S, and Audi's wild concept for the future.
Alex and Tucker discuss the new CT5-V Blackwing, Lamborghini bringing back an icon, and signs the used car market may be cooling down!
Alex and Tucker recap the Aston Martin Valhalla review, the new F1 Car, SSC admits the Tuatara didn't go to 300, and the amazing new C8 Z06 sound!
Alex and Tucker recap the Styrian GP, a new hybrid Ferrari, and a crazy price for GT-R!
Alex and Tucker recap the French GP and discuss the current craziness of the used and collector car market!
Alex and Tucker discuss the electrification of classic cars, new GT3RS spy shots, and the ridiculous Rolls-Royce Boat Tail!
Alex and Tucker recap the GP in Baku as well as the return of Minnesota Cars and Coffee!
Alex and Tucker discuss the new Maserati MC20, the full EV F150, and Audi nickel and diming customers.
Alex and Tucker recap the Spanish GP as well as tease what Alex is up to in rural Wisconsin!
Alex and Tucker recap the Portuguese GP and reflect on Tucker's EV ownership experience
Alex and Tucker discuss a Tesla autopilot crash, Jaguar/Land Rover computer chip shortages, and the new 812 Superfast special edition
Alex and Tucker recap all the action from the Emilia Romagna GP at Imola, as well as discuss new EV debuts from Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
Alex and Tucker discuss Nissan prioritizing long-term loans, endurance testing of the GT3, and why the new GR86 is so important.
Alex and Tucker discuss VW's April Fool's Day bomb, Tesla overcharging customers, and new hybrid AMGs!
Alex and Tucker discuss the legacy of Sabine Schmitz, Audi's boss saying they're done with ICE production (unlike BMW), and Taycan updates!
Tucker and Alex discuss whether Tesla's full self-driving software is a scam, whether the new M3/M4 performance can overcome its looks, Haas' Russian-inspired livery, and who is buying the new Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
Alex and Tucker discuss what their money-no-option 5 car dream garage would be. Also, a follow-up on the 992 GT3!
Alex and Tucker discuss the Taycan Cross Turismo (and badass fast wagons), the GMA T50s, the question of why we should care about unobtainable hypercars, Ferrari's return to Le Mans, as well as the Lucid valuation.
Alex and Tucker discuss the new McLaren Artura, 992 GT3, and shenanigans with limited production car sales.
Alex and Tucker discuss the new Audi E-Tron GT vs. Taycan, social media influencers in car advertising, and Lewis Hamilton finally re-signing with Mercedes. and
Alex and Tucker discuss news of the week including a new interview with BMW's design lead, Tesla recalls and model updates, as well as the Cadillac Blackwings