The desire to love a car by adding parts (or removing them) is strong. Ethan F. in southern CA is stalled by a moment of indecision – should he gain a new experience or defer to his crew? Then, Rob S. in Britain wants a car to drive fun roads again, but has particular requests. Social media questions ask about the level of car dynamics to gain a desired outcome, should you have a dealer fix all your car’s issues before the CPO warranty expires, and do the guys generally think car journalists dri...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 662
The guys catch up on debates, and take on a request from Benjamin I., who is seriously considering his first car with real enthusiast cred. Then, Jacques B. in NC has a great 3-car setup, but wants a new tow vehicle for his race car. Social media questions ask what press cars were shockingly good or bad, why are garages so small on older homes when the cars were so big, and what’s the biggest car-purchasing mistake the guys have ever made? TV season 10 begins January 1, 2022, and seasons 1-9 are...
Dec 14, 2021•58 min•Season 8Ep. 661
The guys discuss the benefits of hotel pools, how to build your rental fleet, and which cars turn straight roads into curvy ones. They take on debates for Philip M. in FL, who wants a fun car he and his wife can share and still take the kids along! Then, Alexander H. believes that today is someday, and is therefore ready for a fun car again. Social media questions ask how you avoid ordering a car based solely upon specs and reviews, what should you think if you own the last model year of a car b...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 660
For Topic Tuesday, the guys revisit listener car conclusions, which are really just the new installments. The debate is for Will M. who wonders what comes after a C5 Corvette? Social media questions ask for first-time track driving tips, what current car is the most Saab-like, and what happens to movie-prop cars after filming is completed? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your ...
Dec 07, 2021•58 min•Season 8Ep. 659
The guys fire up the Toyota configurator and build some versions of the GR86. They take on a debate for Neil J. in WI, who really feels the need to own a classic Italian car. Then, Daniel K. in Virginia loves wagons, but needs 2 cars. Social media questions ask if buying a car you cherish can be a mistake, what do you do when encountering an ‘automotively challenged’ person, and is an Alaskan sports car road trip a good idea? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please ...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 658
For Topic Tuesday, Chris O. asks if you should buy a car appropriate for the geography where you live? The guys debate road trip cars for David in North Carolina, who wants a large car with space. Social media questions ask what a non-performance dealbreaker is, do dull-colored cars get a pass if they have fun interior colors, and what can manufacturers do to prevent gouging? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IM...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 657
The guys complete their first road trip in their Cars Of The Past, and talk a little bit about the adventure. They take on debates for Reed D. who is getting rid of a vintage Trans Am, and Philipp L., a physician in Hamburg, Germany wanting the right recipe. Social media questions ask how to help older people with collectibles and no interested family, how are electric car designs coming along, and how should enthusiasts respond to manufacturers who defend their legal right to their classic car ...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 656
The Topic Tuesday is asked by Ben C. about what elements make for a good car in each segment and price bracket? The guys discuss their first big road trip with their Cars Of The Past, a 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo and a 1983 Porsche 928 S. Social media questions ask about road trip food and music essentials, what’s the best way to adjust driving habits for turbos, and are the guys worried about salt and corrosion? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please rate and re...
Nov 23, 2021•52 min•Season 8Ep. 655
Taking on a couple of debates for Europe, the guys discuss two new cars for Owen in Switzerland. Then, they debate ‘fresh start’ kinds of fun cars for David in Germany. Social media questions ask how the music is chosen for the podcast, why do manufacturers specify shiny materials that reflect blinding sunlight, and what’s the next logical step for a manual transmission after a WRX? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV sho...
Nov 19, 2021•58 min•Season 8Ep. 654
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked by Rheiner D. if automakers were to EVs and hybrids as their premium offerings, and specifying ICE cars as the base models. Then, RJ asks a difficult question on behalf of his wife, who is sedan shopping. Social media questions ask if car companies can tune out-of-class, what car should be EV resto-modded, and if you were forced to live in a city with a car named after that city, what would that combo be? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo w...
Nov 16, 2021•56 min•Season 8Ep. 653
At what point do you stop adding power? Scott R. in ID just can’t go to jail, because he’s an adult. He wants something new, but carries a lot of emotional baggage with his current car. Then, Katherine in Indiana is working to become a realtor, but has future car needs to consider – what SUV should she buy? Social media questions ask which characteristics good sedans should have, what is the worst cosmetic accessory, and what car do you buy for your 6th mid-life crisis? Seasons 1-8 are available...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 652
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked how to experience as many fun, fast and interesting cars as possible. They debate new cars for Richard B. in FL, who needs something to commute and take road trips in. Social media questions ask why sports cars’ steering wheel spokes block the area where your hands should land, how do you decide on the performance level you need, and what if we were able to 3D print the bodies of special cars from the past? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 651
LIVE episode! Every 25 episodes, the guys record live. For every 100, they take non-car questions and stream live on their main YouTube channel. Movies and watches are consistent themes, but they answer questions about their downtime, talk about design in other industries, discuss mountain climbing, tell stories about their past careers, and decide if electric mountain bikes are considered cheating… Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is coming soon! Pleas...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 650
For Topic Tuesday, they guys discuss characteristics that make cars special. They debate temporary cars for Michael H. in MN, who is trying to fill a 1-2 year gap until he can buy two cars. Social media questions ask for opinions on a future electric or hybrid Miata, will companies ever run out of technology to stuff into cars, and is a double-insurance cost worth a GR Yaris in the U.S.? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is coming soon! Please rate and r...
Nov 02, 2021•54 min•Season 8Ep. 649
Obsessed enthusiasts speak the same language around the globe, including Aaron H. in Sydney, AUS who is getting a second fun car, but has driver’s license restrictions. A Ford Flex belonging to the wife of Greg B. was stolen from their mechanic’s shop, so they’re shopping for a new family SUV. Social media questions ask if a car is good only until a certain point, why are more people excited about the GR86 over the BRZ, and what are the most forgiving and unforgiving cars the guys have driven? S...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 648
If there is one car from each platform you simply must drive, what would it be? The guys are asked this Topic Tuesday question by Ian Kerry, who wonders what cars that enthusiasts should experience. The debate is for Jeff C. in WA, who wants to know what a fun commuter looks like. Social media questions ask if the guys consider stereo sound quality in their reviews, what are design techniques used to win new customers, and why don’t the guys discuss self-driving cars anymore? Seasons 1-8 are ava...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 647
Writing with the widest budget range the guys have ever heard, Matt W. is waffling between buying one incredible exotic car, or a cheap sports car! Then, Ian B. in Seattle has a perfect car, but he hates it. What’s next? Social media questions ask what design element has gained approval over time, do the guys prefer a top trim of a lesser car or lowest trim of a better model, and is Nissan investing in electric vehicles anymore? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and ...
Oct 22, 2021•59 min•Season 8Ep. 646
The car hunt has changed dramatically within a short period of time, and Daniel J. asks the guys about a potential future car shortage for Topic Tuesday. Then, Nick K. will split his time between the UAE and Canada, and wants to know what a perfect setup looks like for both countries. Social media questions ask if the guys would recut older shows with licensed music, why do journalists constantly want updated powertrains and new designs, and what part of a new car is the first to be judged? Seas...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 645
For two different debates at opposite ends of the spectrum, the guys help Bo J. in AZ, who is at the midlife crisis crossroads. They also offer choices for Michael W. in NC, who feels the need to jump into something soon! Social media questions ask about the state of the 3 big German luxury manufacturers, what’s the worst example of abusing tradition, and what watch would Paul pair with Todd’s Elise? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is available soon! P...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 644
For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked about the differences in shopping for a car to keep forever, vs. a car you own for a short time. Then, supply chains keep crushing the dreams of Alec B. in Denver, and alternatives are discussed. Social media questions ask if OEMs should offer driving schools, what’s the value in oversized mountain bike tires, and when you pass cars on a two-lane road, are you a jerk? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is available so...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 643
Have a conundrum that needs solving, or at least fresh ideas? The guys take on a complicated debate for Pearson M, who is soon moving to Guam. Then, Dan M. is now infected with the disease, and is looking for a good newbie project car. Social media questions ask for the guys’ favorite Bond car chase, why do many modern cars have squared-off edges around the wheelwells, and why do they also have huge grilles? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, with Season 9 coming soon...
Oct 08, 2021•52 min•Season 8Ep. 642
For Topic Tuesday, the guys talk with Jack McCauley, American inventor and educator at the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation at UC Berkeley. Actually, he’s a car guy who has designed for Guitar Hero, Forza Motorsports, Gran Turismo 2, and Oculus VR. They discuss his various car builds over the years, acknowledge the importance of sound, talk about the future of EVs, and offer advice to listeners considering an electric vehicle… Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, ...
Oct 05, 2021•59 min•Season 8Ep. 641
Time for the next round of challenges, as the SLK and Z4 are bound for new owners. The guys introduce their new cars, the 300ZX TT (Todd) and 928 S (Paul). They try to save Anton K. from his GLI, and help find Stellantarian Alex W. a new fun car. Social media questions ask how you test drive cars you have no intention of buying, has BMW’s design department gone rogue, and can Lotus pull off an an enthusiast electric vehicle? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Seas...
Oct 01, 2021•56 min•Season 8Ep. 640
For Topic Tuesday, the guys revisit their original tagline, ‘You Can’t Drive A Spec Sheet’ from 2007 when they began the show. Why are faster cars always better? Drag races prove what? Then, they debate new choices for Gabe D., who had bad experience with an M5. Social media questions ask what camera car with an unlimited budget, why don’t OEMs allow drivers to permanently switch off the AutoStop feature, and how do you hide a car from your wife that you accidentally purchased on an auction webs...
Sep 28, 2021•59 min•Season 8Ep. 639
When you’re tired of the stereotypes surrounding your car, what do you do? The guys debate new choices for Nicole in Maine, on behalf of her brother. Then, Cam W. in Vancouver B.C. wants a car that will scare him – what should he look at? Social media questions ask what car is a sheep in wolf’s clothing, how do you convince your significant other that 3 cars could be better than 2, and what’s the best way to save for a car? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please ra...
Sep 24, 2021•54 min•Season 7Ep. 638
The guys host their local U.S. Pilgrimage trip for fans of the show to join them on some of the greatest driving roads in Utah. Attendees are asked about their impressions of the trip on the podcast, including Todd’s son Bodie. Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 coming shortly. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or eve...
Sep 21, 2021•43 min•Season 7Ep. 637
Lightweight, nimble sports cars are always welcome; but what happens when you decide you need some real power? Alexander S. in SC is looking for a high-powered sedan to complement his garage. Then, Felicia is a fledgling car girl who wants to start track events, but how? Social media questions ask why many drivers don’t respect insignificant cars, why don’t OEMs program AWD cars to be more rear-biased, and what cars do the guys wish were wagons? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vime...
Sep 17, 2021•56 min•Season 7Ep. 636
The guys have announced winners for their cheap sports cars! Two Topic Tuesday questions are also discussed, regarding race cars in the showroom and the sad state of car upkeep. The debate is for Matthew S., who is moving to Stuttgart and wants European options. Social media questions ask what is a modern ‘gentleman’s hot rod,’ what are their favorite classic muscle cars, and is there anything about cars the guys completely disagree on? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwi...
Sep 14, 2021•56 min•Season 7Ep. 635
Nostalgia is a big reason to spend money, and of all the kit cars available, the Shelby Cobra is among the most well-known. Chance Hales guest hosts with Todd while Paul is on vacation. They help out Jeremy H., who wants a great car to drive, and has a long relationship with nostalgia, but should he get one? Then, Bryant R. is an over-the-road trucker with an inactive lifestyle looking for his first fun car. Social media questions ask if most OEM handling setups are ruined if you redo it yoursel...
Sep 10, 2021•56 min•Season 7Ep. 634
Industry predictions are always tough to rely on, but there’s some key points that can be extrapolated. The guys debate for Nick H. in TX, who has heard good things about Korean cars, but remains skeptical. Then, Cesar A. in CA is ready to switch, but wants to be irresponsible. Social media questions ask about altering classic cars way beyond stock, what’s the worst term in the car industry, and what happened to Jaguar? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 ...
Sep 07, 2021•52 min•Season 7Ep. 633
