Description: In this episode, Sabrina takes the reins as co-host as we take a stroll down memory lane to review our first year of the podcast. Credits: Co-Hosted, Produced, Directed and Post-Production by – Jim and Sabrina Karras Music: Intro, Outro and Next Episode Music – “Get Ready” and “Feels Good” – By David Fesliyan – 2019 Fesliyn Studios - fesliyanstudios.com Visit Us Online: · Web – https://hamburgersandhotrods.com/ · Facebook (@HamburgersNHotRods) – https://www.facebook.com/HamburgersNH...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 21
Description: In this episode, we feature six guests from the Southern California Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. The group discusses the club’s history, its various events, and club members’ cars. Links: · Southern California Region, AACA – aacasocal.com · Antique Automobile Club of America – aaca.org · AACA Library and Research Center, Hershey, PA – aacalibrary.org · AACA Museum, Hershey, PA – aacamuseum.org Credits: Hosted by – Jim Karras Produced, Directed and Post-Productio...
Jan 17, 2021•54 min•Ep. 20
Description: In this episode, we feature another Iconic Los Angeles hamburger chain known for its tasty chili. Join us as we tell the story of Original Tommy’s World-Famous Hamburgers. We also share a bit about our future plans for the podcast. Links: · Original Tommy’s World-Famous Hamburgers @Online – https://www.schmitt.com/ · Original Tommy’s World-Famous Hamburgers @Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/originaltommys/ · Original Tommy’s World-Famous Hamburgers @Instagram – https://www.instag...
Dec 14, 2020•14 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, we welcome John Sherman, the sales manager of St. Louis, Missouri based Daniel Schmitt & Company, a world-known exotic and classic car specialty dealership. John is a nationally recognized expert on original non-restored and restored-to-original cars and trucks. John also serves as the Chief Judge for the AACA All American Originals car show held annually in Tustin, California. John will share his thoughts on current trends in the original classic car sector of the hobby. Li...
Oct 18, 2020•30 min•Ep. 18
Post Date: Sunday, October 11, 2020 Description: In this episode, we welcome John Simmonds, the owner of Garden Grove, California based JAS Rods and Customs. At his shop, John specializes in hot rod and customs repair, custom builds, and classic car restorations. John will talk about his bustling automotive business, collector cars in his life he will share his thoughts on the current trends in the hot rod scene today. Links: · JAS Rods & Customs @Online – https://jas-rods-customs-inc.busine...
Oct 12, 2020•45 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, we welcome Dean Morash, the owner of So Cal Classic Car Storage located in Laguna Hills, California. Dean tells us about his classic car storage business. Dean also talks about a podcast show he hosts -- The So Cal Car Scene, which is produced by his son Jason, who works with Dean at So Cal Classic Car Storage. Finally, Dean shares his thoughts about emerging trends in the automotive hobby. Links: · So Cal Classic Car Storage @Online – https://www.socalcarstorage.com/ · So Cal C...
Oct 07, 2020•54 min•Ep. 16
In this announcement, we share about a few upcoming shows featuring automotive business leaders and how each of their businesses are adjusting to the new trends in the hobby during these unprecedented times. Credits: Hosted by – Jim Karras Produced, Directed and Post-Production by – Jim and Sabrina Karras Music: Intro and Outro Music – “Get Ready” and “Feels Good” – By David Fesliyan – 2019 Fesliyn Studios - fesliyanstudios.com Visit Us Online: · Web – https://hamburgersandhotrods.com/ · Faceboo...
Oct 06, 2020•3 min
In this episode, we tell the story of Orange-County based Naugles® Tacos and Hamburgers. Links: · Naugles® @Online – https://www.nauglestacos.com/ · Naugles® @Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nauglestacos · Naugles® @Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nauglestacos/ · Naugles® @Twitter – https://twitter.com/nauglestacos/ · Naugles® @Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/senornaugles/naugles-stuff/ · Naugles® Fan Page @Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/nauglesfans · NauglesMan Fan C...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 15
This is a show announcement about our next episode in which we we tell the story of Orange-County based Naugles® Tacos and Hamburgers. Look for our next episode to post on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Credits: Hosted by – Jim Karras Produced, Directed and Post-Production by – Jim and Sabrina Karras Music: Intro and Outro Music – “Get Ready” and “Feels Good” – By David Fesliyan – 2019 Fesliyn Studios - fesliyanstudios.com Visit Us Online: · Web Site – https://hamburgersandhotrods.com/ · Twitter – htt...
Aug 10, 2020•3 min
In this episode, we tell the story of The Hot Dog Place with the Bright Red Roof® as we share the history of Irvine-based Wienerschnitzel®, The World’s Largest Hot Dog Chain® .
Aug 03, 2020•24 min•Ep. 14
Post Date: Sunday, June 21, 2020 Description: In this episode, we feature Baker’s Drive-Thru® Inland Empire’s hometown regional drive-thru restaurant chain. Links: · Baker’s Drive-Thru® – https://www.bakersdrivethru.com/ · Baker’s Drive-Thru® Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/bakersdrivethru/ · Baker’s Drive-Thru® Instagram Page – https://www.instagram.com/bakersdt/ Information Sources: · Wikipedia – Baker’s Drive-Thru® Article – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker%27s_Drive-Thru Credits:...
Jun 21, 2020•17 min•Ep. 13
Post Date: Sunday, June 14, 2020 Description: In this episode, we feature the San Diego-based Jack in the Box® drive-thru restaurant chain. Links: · Jack in the Box® – https://www.jackinthebox.com/ · Jack in the Box® YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/jackinthebox Information Sources: · Wikipedia – Jack in the Box® Article – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_in_the_Box · John Fry’s First Jack in the Box Restaurant – https://www.johnfry.com/pages/JackintheBox.html · The Daily Meal – ...
Jun 15, 2020•25 min•Ep. 12
Post Date: Sunday, June 7, 2020 Description: In this episode, we feature the iconic Southern California-born and based In-N-Out Hamburgers ® drive-thru restaurant chain. Links: · In-N-Out Burger ® – https://www.in-n-out.com/ · In-N-Out Burger Foundation ® – https://ino4kids.org/ · Slave 2 Nothing Foundation ® – https://www.slave2nothing.org/ · Huell Howser Archives – https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/2010/05/31/in-n-out-burger-californias-gold-146/?fbclid=IwAR2YX8l-5sS0neJ6eDrAZ5mY...
Jun 07, 2020•35 min•Ep. 11
Post Date: Monday, May 25, 2020 Description: In this episode we welcome Ron Marciano from the Personalized Chevrolet Chapter of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America to discuss the Chapter’s mission, activities; vehicle judging process for modified Chevrolets and GMC trucks, and membership information. Links: Personalized Chevrolet Chapter, VCCA – pccvcca.org Vintage Chevrolet Club of America – vcca.org All Chevy Show, Tustin, CA (Hosted by the Orange County Region, VCCA) – ocvcca.org All Chevy ...
May 26, 2020•40 min•Ep. 10
Post Date: Sunday, May 17, 2020 Description: In this episode we welcome Mike Sherman from the All-American Originals Car Show and the Orange County Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America to discuss this unique car show dedicated to original cars and trucks, and to discuss the reformation of the local AACA region that now supports the annual car show held at Enderle Center in Tustin, CA. Links and Information Sources: All-American Originals Car Show – allamericanoriginals.org Orange Cou...
May 18, 2020•33 min•Ep. 9
Description: In this episode we welcome Steve Rosenberg from the San Fernando Valley Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America to discuss the Club’s activities and its annual All Chevrolet Car Show sponsored by and held at Community Chevrolet in Burbank. Links: San Fernando Valley Region, VCCA – sfvregionvcca.com Vintage Chevrolet Club of America – vcca.org Community Chevrolet, Burbank, CA – yourchevy.com Chevrolet – chevrolet.com Information Sources: San Fernando Valley Region, VCCA – sfv...
May 11, 2020•36 min•Ep. 8
Description: In this episode we recognize several restaurants that have begun offering carhop service amid the COVID-19 crisis. Links: Bob’s Big Boy, Burbank – bobs.net Bob’s Big Boy Broiler, Downey – bobsbigboybroiler.com Bob’s Big Boy, Northridge – northridgebobsbigboy.com Mel’s Drive-In – melsdrive-in.com Route 66 Classic Grill – route66classicgrill.com Sonic Drive-In – sonicdrivein.com Southern California Car Culture – socalcarculture.com Hosted by – Jim Karras Produced, Directed and Post-pr...
Apr 12, 2020•11 min•Ep. 7
Post Date: Monday, March 2, 2020 Description: In this episode we cruise down memory lane and discuss the resurgence of street cruising in the 1970s. While this past time began to emerge in the late 1940s, the popularity of cruising in cars hit a peak in the late 1970s. We talk about the film American Graffiti and its depiction of teen culture in Modesto, CA in 1962. We share some of the popular cruising spots around SoCal over the years. And to discuss what the cruising scene was like in Whittie...
Mar 03, 2020•54 min•Ep. 6
Episode No.: 005 Post Date: Monday, February 24, 2020 Description: In this episode, we feature Sonic ® Drive-in, the largest chain of modern-day drive-in restaurants in the country still offering carhop service throughout its entire nationwide system. With its recent expansion into Southern California, drive-in service has returned to the Southland once again. This completes our five-part series on drive-ins. Links: Sonic ® Drive-in – www.sonicdrivein.com SoCal Car Culture – socalcarculture.com ...
Feb 25, 2020•26 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, we feature quite a few of the over 200 drive-ins that were located in Los Angeles. Peaking throughout the 1930’s and into the 1960’s, drive-ins were on almost every corner. The diverse range of options available meant that hungry drivers could feast from the comfort of their automobiles at any time, day or night. Links: Dolores Drive in Last Meal Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlJa7DMiitc SoCal Car Culture – socalcarculture.com Credits: Hosted by – Jim Karras Produced a...
Feb 11, 2020•32 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, we look at an early local chain of drive-in restaurants that was once located in Los Angeles -- called Carpenter’s Sandwiches. This chain was a fixture in Los Angeles, having several locations throughout town offering a large menu of hot food and an array of beverages including cold draft beer all served car-side by carhops for in-car dining. Links: SoCal Car Culture – socalcarculture.com Information Sources: Water and Power Associates – https://waterandpower.org/museum/Early_LA...
Jan 20, 2020•15 min•Ep. 3
One of the most iconic Southern California drive-ins is Bob’s Big Boy ® . Since their opening in 1936, Bob’s ® has been a part of the car culture and food scene from the beginning. This episode will share the history of this homegrown restaurant chain. Links: Big Boy ® Restaurants – BigBoy.com (Calamesa and Norco) Bob’s Big Boy ® – Burbank Bob’s Big Boy ® Broiler – Downey Bob’s Big Boy ® – Northridge SoCal Car Culture – socalcarculture.com Information Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%2...
Jan 13, 2020•19 min•Ep. 2
In this announcement we share our plans for an upcoming series featuring Southern California's early food scene including some iconic Drive-In restaurants. Credits: Produced and Directed by – Jim Karras Sabrina Karras Post-production by – Jim Karras Sabrina Karras Music: Intro and Outro Music – “Get Ready” By David Fesliyan 2019 Fesliyn Studios fesliyanstudios.com Upcoming Events Segment Background Music – “Silly Feet” By David Fesliyan 2019 Fesliyn Studios fesliyanstudios.com Next Episode Segme...
Jan 10, 2020•2 min
The Emergence of drive-in restaurants in Southern California started with the first drive-in A&W ® . For over a hundred years this chain has kept southern California’s thirst quenched with their delicious root beer and tasty food. From the beginning the restaurant adopted the emerging widespread ownership of the automobile in its infancy and adapted their concept to accommodate the drive-in culture that they helped create. Links: A&W ® Restaurants – awrestaurants.com SoCal Car Culture – ...
Jan 06, 2020•13 min•Ep. 1
About the Show We love classic cars and great American comfort food! This show will feature both topics and how they are intertwined in our culture. Specifically, we will focus on the Southern California car culture and its related food scene. If you think about it, cars and comfort food have been paired together in Southern California for nearing 100 years! The goal of the show is to explore the history of the automobile and the development of the restaurant space. But we won’t stop there. Our ...
Jan 02, 2020•3 min
