Episodes

Bring Your Yugo, Your Dragster, Or Your Dad’s GTO, Just Don’t Bring Traction Control
March 11, 2026

Bring Your Yugo, Your Dragster, Or Your Dad’s GTO, Just Don’t Bring T…

Ready to trade street chaos for time slips and trophies? We sit down with the Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge (TMCCC) to unpack how bracket racing turns every kind of car—and every kind of driver—into a contender. From bone-s...

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What Makes A Great Truck And A Great Drive, From Highways To Parking Lots
March 10, 2026

What Makes A Great Truck And A Great Drive, From Highways To Parking …

Want a truck that works hard without the luxury price tag? We take the 2025 Ford F-150 STX SuperCrew 4x4 on real roads to see how its 5.0-liter V8, 10-speed automatic, and direct steering stack up against the high-trim hype. ...

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We Break Down Recalls, Auctions, And Industry Shakeups So You Know What Matters
March 9, 2026

We Break Down Recalls, Auctions, And Industry Shakeups So You Know Wh…

Big recalls, bigger opinions, and a few jaw-dropping auction results—this one moves fast. We kick off with a clear rundown of safety alerts you should actually act on: Ford’s 1.74 million-vehicle rearview camera faults, Kia s...

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No, You Don’t Need Power Steering On An MGB
March 8, 2026

No, You Don’t Need Power Steering On An MGB

What keeps a classic car honest isn’t a fresh coat of paint—it’s the quiet, careful work that makes it start, steer, and stop like it should. We sit down with Tim Winton, founder of Cambrian Classics in West Wales, to unpack ...

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Ford Expedition King Ranch and the Mustang Frunk!
March 5, 2026

Ford Expedition King Ranch and the Mustang Frunk!

Big SUVs aren’t supposed to feel nimble—yet our week with the 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch told a different story. We break down what Ford changed for the new generation, from the tasteful exterior touches to a cabin that ...

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Mega Meet Madness At Team Gilman AutoPlex!
March 4, 2026

Mega Meet Madness At Team Gilman AutoPlex!

Want a car meet that feels like a festival and functions like a precision machine? We sit down with Gus Flores of The CarMeet Network to unpack how a free mega show can welcome thousands, run smoothly, and still feel personal...

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The King Ranch, Reliable Cars, Concours Destinations, and the Corolla Cross....
March 3, 2026

The King Ranch, Reliable Cars, Concours Destinations, and the Corolla…

Big SUVs don’t have to drive like buses. We put the 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch through a real week of miles and came away surprised by the steering precision, quiet ride, and how easily the cabin tech fades into the back...

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Park It Outside And Pray: Subaru’s Fiery Oops?
March 2, 2026

Park It Outside And Pray: Subaru’s Fiery Oops?

A fuel tank you shouldn’t fill. Trailer brakes that might not listen when you need them most. We start with straight talk on the week’s biggest recalls—Subaru’s hybrid fire risk and Ford’s 4.3 million-vehicle safety sweep—so ...

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Rodeo Hats, Road Trips, And Hybrids?  Yee Haw!
March 1, 2026

Rodeo Hats, Road Trips, And Hybrids? Yee Haw!

Rodeo hats on, sleeves rolled up, and the garage door wide open—this one blends street-level car culture with the blunt truth about where the auto industry stands. We lay out why major automakers posted eye-popping EV write-d...

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Buttons Beat Screens
Feb. 26, 2026

Buttons Beat Screens

Touch a screen or tap a button? We take you straight into the dashboard debate reshaping car design as Euro NCAP updates its safety protocols to favor physical controls for core functions like turn signals, wipers, hazards, t...

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Cars, Tacos, And A Secret Drive-In Movie?
Feb. 25, 2026

Cars, Tacos, And A Secret Drive-In Movie?

Craving a road trip that feels like a rolling car show with heart? We map out the Hot Rod Tour of Texas with organizers Bobby and Sabra Sparkman and dig into why this hill country run sells out fast, brings a symphony to the ...

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Regenerative Tires, Road Trips, And Car Reviews
Feb. 24, 2026

Regenerative Tires, Road Trips, And Car Reviews

What if your tires could quietly renew their own grip as you drive? We kick off with a clear look at regenerative tire technology, unpacking how smart materials might maintain tread depth, extend tire life, and improve brakin...

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From Shop Class To Show Time
Feb. 23, 2026

From Shop Class To Show Time

Ever wonder who keeps carburetors, vacuum lines, and timing lights from fading into history? We dive into the real engine behind reliable repairs: master technicians who mentor the next generation. From GM’s retention strateg...

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Inside The Tech Powering Modern Collision Repair
Feb. 22, 2026

Inside The Tech Powering Modern Collision Repair

Ever wondered how a body shop brings a modern, sensor-packed car back to life after a crash? We sit down with Andy Noyes from asTech, driven by Reparify, to unpack the behind-the-scenes tech that turns chaos into confidence: ...

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Lessons From A Life In Car Sales
Feb. 18, 2026

Lessons From A Life In Car Sales

What if four words could save you thousands at the dealership? We sit down with veteran insider Randy Presgrove to unpack 47 years of wins, wrecks, and the unfiltered truths of car buying and selling. From boardroom bravado t...

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Make Driving Fun: The Wild Side of Automotive Branding: Lexus RX 450h Plus
Feb. 17, 2026

Make Driving Fun: The Wild Side of Automotive Branding: Lexus RX 450h…

Want a drive that actually feels like driving? We chart Texas routes that reward focus and finesse—FM 170 along Big Bend Ranch State Park with vast desert sight lines, the short-but-epic Palo Duro descent into red rock, Devil...

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EV Mandates, Rollbacks, And Reality
Feb. 16, 2026

EV Mandates, Rollbacks, And Reality

Headlines shouted about a clean break from greenhouse gas rules, but we cut through the noise to ask what this policy swing actually means for people who buy, build, and maintain cars. We walk through the EPA endangerment rep...

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Driving America: The Best And Worst States Explained
Feb. 15, 2026

Driving America: The Best And Worst States Explained

Think your state has the worst drivers? We put that assumption to the test with WalletHub’s 2026 rankings, breaking down where it’s cheapest, safest, and most convenient to own and drive a car—and why it rarely matches what y...

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Beads, Bikes, And Bad Ideas: A Trooper’s Guide To Staying Out Of Trouble
Feb. 12, 2026

Beads, Bikes, And Bad Ideas: A Trooper’s Guide To Staying Out Of Trou…

Safety isn’t a slogan when streets get crowded and celebrations kick off. We sit down with a Texas Department of Public Safety sergeant for an unfiltered look at Mardi Gras patrols in Galveston—how a small island city scales ...

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Inside The Dakar: Stock Defenders, Strategy, And Grit
Feb. 11, 2026

Inside The Dakar: Stock Defenders, Strategy, And Grit

Sand roosts. Moving cities. Split-second calls. We sit down with Mercedes Lilienthal for an unfiltered look at the Dakar Rally—what it is, how it really works, and why accuracy can matter as much as speed. From Saudi bivouacs...

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Muscle Wagons, CX50 and Texas Throws Beads?
Feb. 10, 2026

Muscle Wagons, CX50 and Texas Throws Beads?

Think Mardi Gras begins and ends on Bourbon Street? We hit the road to map the best celebrations across Texas—Galveston’s towering floats and nighttime crowds, Beaumont’s growing footprint with room for families, Texas City’s...

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Trust, Recalls, And The Real Cost Of Cool
Feb. 9, 2026

Trust, Recalls, And The Real Cost Of Cool

Hybrids aren’t the backup plan anymore—they’re the headline. We break down Consumer Reports’ 2026 winners, from the Civic Hybrid’s sharp steering and 44 mpg to the Camry’s 48 mpg and old-school tactile controls that make dail...

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Hybrids Take The Wheel?!?
Feb. 8, 2026

Hybrids Take The Wheel?!?

The ground just shifted under the auto industry, and we take you straight to the dealer floor to show what’s really moving metal. With the $7,500 EV tax credit gone and emissions targets easing, automakers are recalibrating f...

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What Makes A Car Worth Staring At For A Week?
Feb. 5, 2026

What Makes A Car Worth Staring At For A Week?

Step onto the show floor at the 43rd Houston Auto Show and you’ll find a surprise: a show within the show. We sit down with curator Ben Miller, the connector who rebuilds a forty-car classic lineup every year from scratch—mix...

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