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Aug. 7, 2025

Death and Dagmars: The Alarming Truth About US Highway Safety

The alarming disparity between US and Canadian traffic fatality rates takes center stage in our latest podcast. While road deaths have surged 33% in America over a decade, our northern neighbors have managed to reduce theirs ...

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Aug. 6, 2025

Driving Into Tomorrow: Education, Careers, and Car Culture

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation that's reshaping how we think about careers in vehicle repair and maintenance. Gone are the days when becoming a mechanic simply meant learning from your dad in the garage. Today's automotive technicians need sophisticated computer ski…

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Aug. 5, 2025

Off-beat San Antonio, Kia Niro, and Car Grill'n with Jeff!

Ever wondered what treasures hide beyond San Antonio's famous Alamo? Our latest automotive adventure uncovers the city's best-kept secrets that most tourists miss entirely. Imagine 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging at dusk in a spectacle so massive it appears on weather radar and can be …

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Aug. 4, 2025

White Broncos, Pope Mobiles, and Golf Course Interviews

Ted Ryan, Ford's Heritage Brand Manager, joins us from a golf course to share exciting news about the 60th anniversary of the Ford Bronco. The special commemorative model features stunning Wimbledon white paint with red accents, including the Bronco name spelled out in red on the hood and "1966" em…

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Aug. 3, 2025

Barn Finds, Fire Trucks, and the Kia Niro

What happens when a prophet tells you to become an auctioneer? For Yvette Vanderbrink, it launched a 25-year career specializing in automotive barn finds and collections. Her extraordinary journey from hospital worker to reno...

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July 31, 2025

Hot Wheels Tour Rolls into Houston

Ever dreamed of seeing your custom car immortalized as a Hot Wheels die-cast model? That dream could become reality as the Hot Wheels Legends Tour rolls into Houston on Saturday, August 2nd. We're joined by Eric Hahn, lead de...

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July 30, 2025

7,100 Miles of American Backroads in a Subaru Crosstrek

Ever wondered what it would be like to cross America primarily on dirt roads? Andy and Mercedes Lilienthal let us ride shotgun on their extraordinary Transamerica Trail adventure – a jaw-dropping 7,100-mile journey with over ...

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July 29, 2025

Hidden Houston, Guiness Recored Breaking Cars, and the new Chevy Blaz…

Houston reveals itself as a treasure trove of unexpected adventures for locals and visitors alike. From art deco aviation history to underwater shark tunnels, our exploration uncovers destinations perfect for beating the Texa...

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July 28, 2025

Your Car Turns Off at Red Lights and Everyone Behind You Hates It

The frustrating reality of start-stop technology takes center stage in this eye-opening episode as we explore why this supposedly fuel-saving feature might be doing more harm than good. Through lively debate and personal expe...

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July 27, 2025

Barn Finds: Montana's Hidden 600-Vehicle Treasure Trove

An automotive time capsule awaits discovery in the rolling hills of Montana where approximately 600 vehicles lie scattered across 100 acres of countryside. This extraordinary barn find collection, headed to auction through Va...

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July 25, 2025

Volvo EX40, the Largest Car Collections, and the Land Rover Defender.…

Automotive enthusiasts, buckle up for a three-course journey through the cutting edge of electric vehicles, the rarified world of elite car collections, and the rugged charm of an off-road icon reborn. We start by examining V...

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July 24, 2025

Car Talk, Auto Appraisals, and the Volvo EX40 review

Looking for straight talk about electric vehicles? Our review of the 2025 Volvo EX40 Twin Motor Ultra pulls no punches, exposing both impressive features and frustrating flaws in this Belgian-built EV. With 402 horsepower and...

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July 23, 2025

Across the Pond: Abarth, Radbourne Racing, and Car Collections

Automotive passion knows no borders in this fascinating exploration of European racing heritage and the world's most extraordinary car collections. We're joined by Lincoln Small, author of "Abarth Radborn Racing and Me," who ...

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July 21, 2025

The $75,000 Question: Why Ultra-Luxury Car Buyers Are Walking Away

The ripple effects of Trump's tariffs are sending shockwaves through luxury car dealerships across America, upending a market that remained resilient even during the pandemic and chip shortages. When customers start canceling orders for $750,000 Lamborghinis rather than pay an additional $75,000 in…

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July 20, 2025

Rats on the Platte: Wild, Gritty Car Culture in Nebraska

Buckle up for a journey into the heart of authentic car culture with our exploration of Rats on the Platte, a rebellious celebration of automotive passion that thrives far from the polished showcases of mainstream car events....

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July 18, 2025

White-Glove Car Selling: How Guys with Rides Connects Passionate Coll…

Rudy Samsel has created something special with Guys with Rides - a dealer-free marketplace where classic car enthusiasts can connect without the high fees and uneven playing field that plague traditional auction sites. As he ...

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July 16, 2025

Chrome and Stories: Inside the Savoy Auto Museum

Step inside the fascinating world of automotive history as we explore the impressive Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. Our guide Mary Agruza takes us on a captivating journey through time, revealing surprising...

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July 14, 2025

Shifting Gears, Shifty Dealers, more Ford Recalls, and Classic Car Pr…

Car buying should be exciting, not a minefield of potential fraud and deception. Yet two alarming lawsuits from Florida reveal the dark side of automotive retail, where unsuspecting customers discovered their "new" vehicles h...

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July 13, 2025

Barn Finds, Vinyl Roofs, and the GMC Yukon Denali!

Step into the fascinating world of automotive treasures as we journey through the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. Museum representative Mary Agrusa takes us on a captivating tour through their remarkable bar...

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July 10, 2025

From Classroom to Cruise Night: Danon's '78 Firebird Journey

Special In Wheel Time Replay - What happens when childhood dreams of muscle cars finally come true? Danon Hollinger joins us at the Lone Star Street Rod Association's 50th anniversary celebration to share her journey from Hot...

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July 9, 2025

Racing Through Transitions: From The Drag Strip to TV

Special In Wheel Time Replay - Courtney Enders brings her infectious energy and deep motorsports knowledge to this episode as she discusses her groundbreaking new role with NHRA TV. Far from leaving her position at Flow Racin...

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July 8, 2025

Vintage Rides and Burning Rubber!

Special In Wheel Time Replay - Scott Ingram slides into the passenger seat with us, bringing along his showstopping orange 1932 Ford coupe and a treasure trove of hot rodding stories spanning nearly six decades. As one of the...

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July 8, 2025

From Savoy's Classic Cars to the Lincoln Nautilus's Modern Luxury

A special In Wheel Time replay - Ever wandered through a museum where cars aren't just machines, but masterpieces? Mary Agrusa takes us inside the Savoy Auto Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, where vehicles are displayed with the reverence typically reserved for fine art. "We consider this really mo…

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July 6, 2025

Inside the Big Bend Open Road Race: Rhonda Parmer!

Special In Wheel Time replay- Buckle up for a high-octane journey through Texas' most thrilling road race and cutting-edge automotive innovations. We're kicking things into high gear with Rhonda Palmer from the Big Bend Open Road Race, giving us an insider's look at what makes this 59-mile stretch …

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