We love talking about hot versions of more mundane cars here on the pod, but what about all of those norm core whips that never hot a spicy variant? The fellas talk about hot versions that should have been made and dry dream of cars that never were. 

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In a grudge match that no decent person would ever ask for, we pit Oldsmobile against Mercury. Don't leave just yet, there are actually some pretty damn cool cars worth examining here. Get it on!

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The dudes talk lots about the more obscure side of fun cars, but the Ford Mustang is something the fellas have experience with, and thus wanted to burn an episode talking horses. In an Ep that would make Mr. Hands blush, Chadwick and Frank talk all about pony cars. 

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Fresh off the heels of their wildly unsuccessful "Cheap Rally Car" challenge, the boys begin to explore the ill-planned idea of having a "cheap overland" challenge. What could possibly go wrong this time?

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Ever been told that timing belts aren't that important and only take 15 mins to change? How about that tire age doesn't matter if it still has tread? Yeah, we certainly have. Tune in for a discussion that only car folks will understand...and not the normies.

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Once a profoundly uncool door count having automobile, the sedan has had it's time in the spotlight with some really cool offerings (not currently...because all we want is crossovers). Join the fellas as we highlight some truly awesome sedans.

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The fellas have long lamented the death of affordable fun cars... no breaking news there. Some Doug fella (claims to be a car guy) drops in to say that may not be true. Tune in for some banter on the subject and Doug's candle reveal. 

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Despite a lack of payment from OEMs for all of the consulting the fellas have pushed out in these "Saving" brand episodes, the homies sit down and do their best to save VW. Does anyone actually know or care what VW makes today outside of the GTI and Golf R? Let's see what bad ideas the dudes have in mind to bail out this German icon. 

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As we welcome in 2026 fashionably late, we can't help but reflect on all the resolutions we didn't hold ourselves to last year. Don't worry, we created a new list...to not hold ourselves to this year.

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Is there anything finer than an early 1990s Lexus ES300 with a 5spd manual? Sadly, it's such a rare beast that most people will never be able to bask in the glory that is rowing your own in a Lexus Executive Sedan. However, the fellas have their hands on one as the current APA Podcast project car and Frank has finally gotten it down to Chadwick to play with. Let's chat all things ES300!

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