The Mini raffle winner has been announced! 'Spot' the Mini Cooper S is going to a new home, so the guys surprise he and his wife with a call just before the podcast is recorded, and are excited it’s going to an enthusiast. Thanks to everyone who entered! After six days of shooting the 2018 feature film about Corvettes, they also talk about behind-the-scenes events and unexpected issues. The debate is for Patrick O. in CT, who has a growing family and needs a new fun commute car, and social media...
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Most of the time, fun enthusiast cars are recommended. But sometimes, the guys must rant a bit about cars they don’t like. James A. on Long Island, NY is interested in Saabs, but not sure about getting a third car. Ben G. in San Mateo, CA drives very little during any given month, but when he does, he wants fun for a low price. Social media questions include how to get back to normal driving after an accident, what’s the next Corvette going to be like, and how to become familiar with exterior di...
Sep 14, 2018•59 min
It’s not often the guys let their imaginations go crazy, but every so often it’s okay to daydream about assembling a garage full of cars. They debate what two cars might be well suited for Michael K., a music teacher in San Francisco, and they talk about ways to avoid the nozzle drip when filling your car with gas. More social media questions include discussion about higher mileage cars on track, and if you should look over your shoulder when merging, even though you’re going faster than traffic...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 4 min
When it's the seatbelts causing the fire, you know there’s an issue, so the guys talk recalls and problems that car manufacturers don’t anticipate. Sid in Washington, D.C. feels the need for a reliable, fun, four-door sedan, and Ben in Richmond, VA is a golfer with sports car needs, but doesn’t want a hot hatch. Social media questions cover topics like optimal seating positions, how to discern an outcome from skid marks, and forgotten driver's cars… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, ...
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 9 min
What began as a Topic Tuesday request to discuss best enthusiast cars for every state in the U.S. has broadened into the regions of the U.S. and Canada. The guys offer their suggestions, along with thoughts on good inexpensive driving experiences around the country. They also debate fun car choices for Andrew in the U.K., who has twins on the way and works for McLaren Automotive! Social media topics include the design inclusion of turn signals in the bumper, the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons race ...
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Can you make a two-seater your only car even in winter weather? That’s the goal for Cameron S. and his wife in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, who use a car sharing club for their other needs like massive snowstorms, commuting, or adding people. "Curly" in Alaska is a 1931 Ford Model A owner, who’s looking to buy a fun car for his place in AZ. Finally, Paul and Chance take questions from social media too, and cover topics like advancing your driving skills, where to start as a new driver and enthusiast...
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 7 min
After attending the shows and auctions during Monterey Weekend 2018, Paul and Chance talk about their experiences while Todd goes on vacation. They divide the podcast into two parts: the high-end classics and future attainable production cars. While explaining reasons why you may consider attending sometime, they tell stories about the historic races at Laguna Seca Raceway, future concepts introduced at the show, and they discuss their favorite cars from the weekend… Please rate and review the p...
Aug 28, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Will car subscriptions and ride sharing take over all our mobility needs? The guys share opinions on an AAA study about costs of car ownership and how data is used. Michael is an enthusiast and M2 owner, but ultimately wants something he can share with his dad; and Andrew in Tucson, AZ is currently engineering his future mid-life crisis car purchase. Finally, social media questions cover topics like steering feel, vlogging, and how many kids are necessary before you need to buy a minivan? Please...
Aug 24, 2018•1 hr 18 min
When should you buy a new car if you get a new job? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday and talk about the perceptions of changing cars. Wesley B. and his wife in Seattle, WA have long daily commutes, and he wants to rediscover fun but still address their growing family needs. Social media questions include topics about increasing speed limits, favorite automotive writers and worst current car mod trends… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prime, and wr...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Imagine your vacation house has a fun car waiting for you, but one purchased for a low budget for lack of use. Carlos S. in Montreal, Canada spends one month a year in Alicante, Spain, and is searching for a trackable, collectible, family car to keep there. Jordan in San Jose, CA is thinning out his 6-car collection, and trying to pare down to a number more reasonable for commuting and family duties. Finally, social media questions address the headspace of drivers who don’t let you pass on canyo...
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 12 min
The guys discuss the best road trip car at any budget and offer completely different perspectives as to how they arrived at their decisions. Fern and Rad in Honolulu, HI write with their changing car needs to include a small dog and family members, and they are mulling electric cars that fit their lifestyle. Social media questions include discussion about cornering and motion sickness, dealership trust and the LA car scene… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazo...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Should you give your car to your wife, and wait to shop for something else for yourself? This is the conundrum for Tony C. in Jacksonville, FL, whose wife loves his Chevy SS, but still isn’t sure what she wants to drive next. The guys debate an extra car that will remain at the vacation home of Peter S. and his wife in the northeast US, and then discuss social media questions about meaningful drives, car collections based on engine placement, and the balancing act of saving for the future or spe...
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 13 min
How do you convince your friends that driving can be fun? The guys take on this Topic Tuesday debate from Austin S., who asks for fresh ideas. The car debate is for Blake B. in Los Angeles, a Morgan 3-wheeler owning enthusiast who loves canyon driving. He wants a fourth car that is exciting yet functional; something his wife might consider driving. Finally, social media questions include best and worst car names, consistent vs. formulaic video content, and possibly letting your best friend’s wif...
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Is it possible to have simultaneous sports car ownership and start a family? The first step is to purge the Camry and consider other options, like Dale D. is doing in Tacoma, WA. When you’re re-inspired by the driving you did early in life, track cars come back around, but they need to do everything else too. David E. in Omaha, NE is looking at choices for both street and track. Finally, the guys discuss best approaches for getting good MPG while climbing hills, the most American car you can buy...
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Do you own your car, or does it own you? The Topic Tuesday debate is about buying your dream car and hating it, because you want to keep it perfect and scratch-free. Michael in Houston TX writes about his predicament of wanting a fun, inexpensive sports car, but not wanting to appear ostentatious as a young professional. Social media questions include discussion about the most recognizable design elements that define a brand, the COTA F1 race in Austin, and how many gears is too many? Please rat...
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 7 min
What happens when your car is suddenly boring to you? Get something different? Try to squeeze more enjoyment out of your old one? Although the budgets are different, the dilemma is the same for Jody B. in Utah and Brooks and his wife Sara in California. The guys talk about taking sides over brand loyalty and how to avoid getting disowned by your family, and they clarify the discussion on aggressive vs. purposeful driving… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon ...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 12 min
This Topic Tuesday centers around cars that are great to drive for a variety of reasons, but probably offer a less-than-ideal ownership experience. Also, there have been prior debates on car choices for many professions, but this time the spotlight is on Dr. Aleem N., who recently moved from NYC to Seattle. In addition to many social media questions, the traffic flow/lane merging issue stands out as an argument to solve, but the guys aren’t sure if they do… Please rate and review the podcast on ...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Driving cars in their country of origin could be a bucket list all by itself, so during the time period that Matt H. works as an English teacher in rural Japan, he wants to experience the local car flavors and roads there. Nick J. lives on Yonaguni Island in Japan as well, but when he moves to the U.S., he wants an ideal sports car to track and autocross -- so the guys offer up their suggestions. Finally, questions from social media include discussion about best cars that look like Darth Vader, ...
Jul 20, 2018•1 hr 13 min
What brands or cars are best represented in each decade? The guys tackle this Topic Tuesday, going back to the 50’s and discussing notable milestones that stick out in their minds. They also debate changing over George and Sarah’s garage in Guatemala City, GTM, talk about the Singer/Williams DLS Porsche 911, best sleeper cars, and brands that no longer exist—what happens to maintenance and repairs if you buy those cars? Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Pr...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Should you hold off on buying a fun car, or wait for future models and technology to appear in dealerships? That’s the debate for Derek in MI, who likes frugal living but wants to get something emotional. Maurice in Quebec, Canada likes enjoying enthusiast cars under the speed limit, and wants a car that won’t attract much attention but still be fun. More questions from social media include favorite V8 sounds, great BMW cars without M badges, and the once-a-year car… Please rate and review the p...
Jul 13, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Sometimes cars get built that change a brand’s perception entirely, or maybe they leave a lasting impression on the driver. The guys talk about the ones that represented an industry shift, or simply cars that changed their driving forever. They discuss first fun car choices for Greg W. in Kentucky, who still needs four doors but wants a great drive. Then, social media questions bring topics like viscerally stimulating cars, supercharging the Toyota 86, and whether or not to get higher quality ti...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Remember good visibility in cars? Larger A-pillars and new proportions on modern cars make it seem like the old cars were better to see out of. Jess in northern California is addicted to old Swedish turbos, but willing to make a change if he can find a more modern sports car with good sight lines. Russell in Maryland is an empty-nest enthusiast, and wants to add some fun car spice back in his life. The guys then discuss social media questions too, with topics like Level-2 electric car chargers, ...
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Distracted driving is never a good habit, and the guys have touched on the subject before, but have never talked about it in-depth. They discuss ideas about the problem in the form of graduated licensing, in addition to road rage and lifted pickup trucks. Terrance C. in Illinois is looking for a quirky-yet-fun car to move on to, and social media questions include discussion about leather, rear-engined SUVs, and what kind of performance driving will best enhance your daily skills? Please rate and...
Jul 03, 2018•1 hr 7 min
If you already own the "enthusiast bookends" like Robert B. and his wife in Spring, TX, what is a good 'middle-ground' kind of car? Megan in Utah also writes with the admission that she has been influenced by her enthusiast husband, and now wants to buy a fun car for herself. The guys take on social media questions too, and discuss the best time of year to buy a car, run-flat tires, and what it would be like to clone Elon… Please rate and review this podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB, Seasons ...
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Which enthusiast cars should you consider driving in every decade of your life? The guys treat this Topic Tuesday like an ongoing bar discussion, with many caveats but many good suggestions. Andrew is a graffiti artist and illustrator in Austin, TX, and asks what exotic car will inspire others, empower his business and open up new opportunities, in addition to being great to drive? Social media questions are answered too, like why don’t more companies have signature colors, why Dodge hasn’t buil...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 17 min
How do you keep boys (and cops) away from your teenage daughter who is just learning to drive? That’s the debate for Erik in northern California who is looking for pre-emptive advice, so the guys share their ideas. They also reveal some recent car buying conclusions from the debates, and compare the cars people bought vs. cars that were recommended. Finally, social media questions inquire about cars that "just run" vs. German maintenance hogs, how to make a car feel lighter through power and sus...
Jun 22, 2018•1 hr 5 min
As a kid, your persuasion skills were pretty much limited to toys and food. But once you get older, what about convincing your parents on their car choices? Jax in the Bay Area, CA is shopping for both his mom and dad, so the guys add their opinions on what they should buy. Then, Dan in LA is ready for another convertible in his life, and lives in the right city to own one. Finally, how do you justify the on-going car search to your spouse? The guys explore this question, along with which cars a...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 12 min
It's a rant-filled podcast about the popularity growth of CUVs in the marketplace, Tesla pre-buyer's remorse and company-wide layoffs, and that lingering wish you had discovered German cars earlier in your life! The debates are for Olen R. in Seattle, who is aspiring to sports car ownership despite receiving his Model 3 build slot, and Chris S. in St. Louis, who is an Audi owner mulling over his newfound track driving obsession… Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and ...
Jun 15, 2018•1 hr 17 min
What kinds of inexpensive do-it-all, and still fun to drive cars work best for college students? The debate explores options for Thomas, who is a climber in Indiana, and Austin, a National Guardsman in Pennsylvania. Minivans are definitely useful for many reasons, but not often recommended by the guys, so they explain. Finally, listeners ask what cars in Europe should be made available in the U.S., driving tips for new parents, and thoughts on dealership advertising on cars… Please rate and revi...
Jun 12, 2018•1 hr 9 min
When you already own a large number of cars, what's a rare, quirky, US car that will properly round out your collection? The guys debate some classic car choices for Malcolm in Melbourne, AUS, and fun cars with good seats for James, who also lives in Melbourne. Listeners also ask questions about buying a car specifically to drive for ride-sharing services, Corvette as its own brand, and overlooked FWD enthusiast cars. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the show on IMDB and Amazon Prim...
Jun 08, 2018•1 hr 3 min
