Episodes

Hybrid Value, Real-World Numbers
Dec. 25, 2025

Hybrid Value, Real-World Numbers

Ready for a real-world look at two very different small SUVs? We put the 2025 Subaru Forester Premium Hybrid AWD and the Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD through their paces and compare what matters when you’re not reading a brochure. Fro...

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A Full-Size Review And Holiday Road Trip Guide with RV Rules!
Dec. 25, 2025

A Full-Size Review And Holiday Road Trip Guide with RV Rules!

Big power, big space, and even bigger holiday plans. We put the all-new 2025 Ford Expedition Max under the microscope, from its streamlined grille and clever two-piece tailgate to a fully revamped interior with twin screens a...

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Eighty Thousand Dollars For A Van? My Wallet Just Stalled
Dec. 23, 2025

Eighty Thousand Dollars For A Van? My Wallet Just Stalled

Prices keep climbing, patience keeps thinning, and the smartest car on the lot might be the one that’s two or three years old. We sit down to explore why a crowd-pleaser like the VW ID. Buzz is slipping from the U.S. launch c...

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The Smart Way To Decide If Your Old Car Is Worth Another Repair
Dec. 22, 2025

The Smart Way To Decide If Your Old Car Is Worth Another Repair

A twelve-year-old car can be a trusty friend or a looming money pit—and most of us don’t know which until a big repair lands in our lap. We sat down with RepairSurge CEO Jon Vorisek to unpack a clear, data-driven way to decid...

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From Pit Lane To Boardroom: Antron Brown On Tech, Team Building, And The Next Title Run
Dec. 21, 2025

From Pit Lane To Boardroom: Antron Brown On Tech, Team Building, And …

Want to know what actually moves the needle in modern Top Fuel? We bring Antron Brown into the shop and pull the tarp back on the Performance Racing Industry show, the small edges that decide Sunday, and the strategy behind b...

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Curtains, Chrome, And A Coupe
Dec. 18, 2025

Curtains, Chrome, And A Coupe

Engines draw a crowd, but design keeps people talking. From a lively morning at Tailpipes and Tacos, we sit down with architect and hot rodder Marshall Reed to explore how a thoughtfully built ’32 Ford roadster can bridge cra...

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Cruise-In Community
Dec. 17, 2025

Cruise-In Community

Step into a Texas cruise-in where the smell of fajitas meets fresh tire shine and a toy drive turns a casual meet into a community mission. We’re live from Tailpipes & Tacos, swapping stories with Sheila about drag racing mem...

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Forester Hybrid vs EV6 Review Clash
Dec. 16, 2025

Forester Hybrid vs EV6 Review Clash

Two very different roads, one clear question: what actually works for everyday drivers? We put miles on the 2025 Subaru Forester Premium Hybrid and the refreshed Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD to find out, comparing real-world efficienc...

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Brazilian VW Buses, Toys, And Tacos
Dec. 15, 2025

Brazilian VW Buses, Toys, And Tacos

The cables were messy, the mics were hot, and the parking lot was already full when we sat down with Dano—Navy and Marine veteran, Region 5 Toys for Tots coordinator, and proud VW bus owner. What followed was a lively ride th...

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Tailpipes, Tacos, And Horsepower
Dec. 14, 2025

Tailpipes, Tacos, And Horsepower

Sizzling fajitas, a packed lot, and a sea of chrome set the stage at Tailpipes and Tacos in Katy, Texas, where we dive into the heartbeat of car culture. We welcome Chase Murray to swap NHRA road stories and shine a light on ...

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How Paint Protection, Hybrids, And Boat Care Converge At A Houston Car Hub
Dec. 11, 2025

How Paint Protection, Hybrids, And Boat Care Converge At A Houston Ca…

Live from Gulf Coast Auto Shield in Houston, we step into a shop where protection, performance, and community collide. John Gray walks us through the craft and the business: why modern paint protection film is the flagship se...

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From Lowrider Craft To Iconic Dashboards And Christmas Road Trips
Dec. 10, 2025

From Lowrider Craft To Iconic Dashboards And Christmas Road Trips

Chrome tanks gleaming in the bed, four hydraulic pumps ready to dance, and a pearl-white El Camino built from love and discipline—Rudy joins us to share how lowrider craft, family tradition, and clean engineering come togethe...

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Santa Wears A Cowboy Hat And My Dashboard Has Copper Wheels
Dec. 9, 2025

Santa Wears A Cowboy Hat And My Dashboard Has Copper Wheels

Ever wonder what a dashboard really says about a car? We take you on a fast, design-first journey from the brute clarity of American muscle gauges to the handcrafted elegance of vintage European cockpits, the sculpted glamour...

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Charging Headaches And Holiday Horsepower
Dec. 8, 2025

Charging Headaches And Holiday Horsepower

The smell of fresh wax, the rumble of arrivals, and a table full of hot takes—our live remote at Gulf Coast Auto Shield pulls you straight into car culture. We kick off with a clear-eyed look at November’s sales story: Hyunda...

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Matte Today, Gloss Tomorrow, Still Don’t Touch The Cars
Dec. 7, 2025

Matte Today, Gloss Tomorrow, Still Don’t Touch The Cars

Sun on the shop floor, cutters snapping, and a Ford GT gleaming under fresh film—this one is for people who love cars and want them to last. We set up at Gulf Coast Auto Shield with owner John Gray to explore how a protection...

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Kids, Cars, And Christmas At Tailpipes And Tacos
Dec. 4, 2025

Kids, Cars, And Christmas At Tailpipes And Tacos

Cars bring people together, but the best events make room for the next generation. We’re rolling out a fresh twist on a beloved Houston-area cruise-in: a safe, dedicated kids’ car corral as part of the Tailpipes and Tacos Chr...

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From High School Shop To Texas Motor Speedway: Students, Skills, And A Big Win
Dec. 3, 2025

From High School Shop To Texas Motor Speedway: Students, Skills, And …

A high school shop can change a life, and today you’ll hear how three Klein Kane students turned four years of training into a first-place finish and a ticket to Texas Motor Speedway. We sit down with instructor Henry Silva a...

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We Drive The QX60, Crunch The Data, Name Easy Cars To Fix, and the Pacifica
Dec. 2, 2025

We Drive The QX60, Crunch The Data, Name Easy Cars To Fix, and the Pa…

Start with a promise and test it hard: can a premium three-row actually balance comfort, capability, and value without resorting to gimmicks? We put the 2025 Infiniti QX60 through its paces, calling out the crisp front-end de...

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Recalls, Rims, And Road Trips
Dec. 1, 2025

Recalls, Rims, And Road Trips

Big recalls, bigger questions, and a lineup of can’t-miss car events—this week’s show brings the garage, the newsroom, and the car meet together. We start with a clear-eyed look at current safety recalls touching seat belt in...

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Le Mans 2000–2009, Inside The Official History with John Brooks
Nov. 30, 2025

Le Mans 2000–2009, Inside The Official History with John Brooks

What truly changed at Le Mans when the 2000s began—and why did teams abandon open cockpits just as speeds stayed sky high? We invited author and photographer John Brooks to walk us through the decade he chronicles in Le Mans:...

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Cars, Codes, And The Hackers Closing In
Nov. 27, 2025

Cars, Codes, And The Hackers Closing In

A dealership website script shouldn’t be the key to your car. Yet that’s exactly what one security researcher demonstrated on a DEF CON stage, turning a forgotten corner of a portal into national-level access that could unloc...

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Roadrunner To Pike’s Peak
Nov. 26, 2025

Roadrunner To Pike’s Peak

What happens when a family heirloom gets a NASCAR heart and a date with a mountain? We brought Richard Tomlin of Apex Auto Works on to share the full story of transforming a 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner into a Pike’s Peak contend...

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Ugly Grills, Great Cars
Nov. 25, 2025

Ugly Grills, Great Cars

Some faces you can’t forget. We kick off with a sharp, entertaining tour of automotive front ends that sparked love, hate, and head-scratching in equal measure—from the Jeep Cherokee KL’s split lighting and the Lincoln MKT’s ...

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EV Reality Check: Incentives, Charging, And Choice
Nov. 24, 2025

EV Reality Check: Incentives, Charging, And Choice

EVs can feel like a battlefield of headlines and hot takes, so we put the rhetoric aside and dig into what actually matters on the road: incentives, charging reality, range you can trust, and the freedom to choose what fits y...

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