Ayyyy it's our first Wednesday-released episode, hope your week is going well so far!  In this episode, lucky number 14, it revolves heavily around car fads and our opinions of them.  In the first half though, Adam keeps spending money on car parts for both the racecar (B7 RS4) and the daily driver (B9 Allroad).  Bruce beefs with the USPS.  We talk about the epic and hilarious 2008 movie Sex Drive - it's what you'd expect, but also so much more.  Then we kick off the first batch of car fads.

In the second half; more car fads.  Then we talk about the new Ford Maverick now that more information has become available.  Bruce gives it a pass because of its unibody construction, but Adam and AJ thinks it looks good.  We round out the episode with some talk of German-made trucks, and a discussion of where cars are made versus where they're sold.

DISCLAIMER - Yes, there is a Pacifica reference in this episode.

In this week's episode, Bruce had been up for 22 hours at the time of recording.  It's been hot out this weekend, and 2/3 of the Broke Car Snobs team attend A&K Eurowerx's 5th Anniversary Cruise-In in an RS4 with no AC.  It was hot.  We discuss the event, and bring up the possibility for future episodes collaborating with the shop - they're doing some great things with the car community, so go check them out if you're in the Euro scene!  Our movie this week, obviously, is Kill Bill Vol. 2 and man were there a ton of cars in this one (/s).  Finally, we share our experiences going faster (not really) than the posted speed limits.

In Part 2, we talk some more about car safety when it comes to hot weather - keep your pets in mind when leaving them in your car when the weather gets toasty people!  There's some grinding of gears this week as well, from your typical lethargic pedestrians in the road, to the amazingly ironic situation Bruce found himself in this past week.  We talk the new 2022 Toyobaru GTZ-86 - some of us are more impressed than others.  Rounding out this week, AJ has an [REDACTED] and we have another super fun round of trivia.  Some of which was more surprising than expected.

DISCLAIMER - Yes, there is a Pacifica reference in this episode.

In this week's episode, we struggle to get our recording levels right.  It's harder than it looks.  We hang out with Uma Thurman while we watch Kill Bill Vol. 1, another classic car movie.  One of the main segments this week, the three of us discuss the cars we found locally for sale, for $5,000 or less.  And rounding out the first half, obscenely expensive car accessories that you could theoretically purchase - but probably won't.

In Part 2, AJ proposes some homework - car video games, from the legit such as Forza, to the arcadey like Forza Horizon, to the trash like PGR (fight me).  Tesla turns on their facial recognition cameras to combat autopilot abuse (maybe), and we discuss ways to circumvent it.  What's the hardest and easiest oil changes you've had to perform?  Subaru's Ring of Fire, this episode's cover, is probably up there for most annoying.  Finally, the strangest car accessories you could theoretically purchase - but probably won't.

DISCLAIMER - Yes, there is a Pacifica reference in this episode.

To start off, we wanted to wish you all a happy Memorial Day.  Grill up some burgers and dogs; take the car out for a spin! In the first half of this week's episode we contemplate the possibility that Ford has inadvertently created the next Pacifica.  Adam gives us an update on his B7 RS4 (some good news this time!) and Bruce's Mojave adventures take a turn for the worse.  Evolution (2001) is our car movie this week, and there's...  A lot to talk about there...?  Finally, Ford's electric F-150, the Lightning, and GMC's Hummer EV round out this half.

On to the second half, it's crazy one.  We get quizzed on popular car slang - from what a "sleeper" is to what it means to give your car "a dab of oppo."  Following that is manufacturer acronyms - Ford standing for "Found-On-Road-Dead" is a popular one, but can you think of any lesser known ones?  AJ gives us the lowdown.  Then we delve into an educational science segment, followed up by a discussion about ancient Rome.  No, you didn't misread that.  And lastly, the least and most reliable cars as of 2020, cars with awful fuel economy, and cars that are the most accident prone.  Think you can guess closer than we did?

Let's be real for a second, of course there's a Pacifica reference in this episode, we talked about it in the first half!

The milestone 10th episode!  Who would have thought we'd make it this far?  In the first part of this episode, we discuss the so-called fuel shortage and how people have turned gasoline into toilet paper.  Following that, we go through every single vehicle in the 2008 classic, Tropic Thunder.  Sidebar, you'd be shocked how many there are.  Then we move on to The News, a debate of whether the new Pacifica warrants the same hate as the original, and weird boxy crossovers.  Think the likes of the Honda Element, Nissan Cube, and Scion xB.

In the second half, an update on Adam's B7 RS4, and an update on Bruce's bonkers Mojave RC truck.  Then the main topic for the second half - elderly drivers.  A serious talk regarding the risks elderly drivers face, and whether more frequent driving tests are warranted, or if they should just be left alone.  We then touch on the bane of California - a Tesla owner that has been arrested multiple times for riding in the back while the autopilot drives.  Rounding out this week's episode is a few rounds of Trivia, followed by some fun True or False questions.

DISCLAIMER - Yes, there is a Pacifica reference in this episode.

Fair warning, we had a lot of fun this episode, and it goes off the rails hardcore.  Happy Mother's Day to all our moms in the audience!  In the first half of this episode, we start off recapping the car movie we watched - 2010's RED.  Definitely a car movie.  AJ tries to give us some homework, followed up by Bruce giving us some homework, and Adam just pretends he didn't hear them.  We talk Toyota's new twin-turbocharged V8 and it's planned application, followed up by some talk about the planet's chip shortage and how it's effecting the car industry.  Adam rounds out the half with a discussion of direct injection, and what it means to do a carbon cleaning.

In the second (and technically third?) half, AJ gives us the lowdown on one of America's classic pastimes - the Recreational Vehicle, or RV.  The history of the tradition, and how it's evolved over the decades.  Following up on that, the topic of what we hate to love, and on the flipside, what we love to hate.  From Stance Nation to certain subcultures of the car world.  Lastly, we round out this week with another round of trivia.  This time - we try to guess the car based on it's designer and location of manufacturing.

DISCLAIMER - Yes, there is a Pacifica reference in this episode.

In the first half, we discuss Bruce and Adam's experiences lowering Adam's B9 Audi Allroad on 034Motorsport Dynamic+ lowering springs.  Then we bring you this weeks news - including some Wankel talk, a fast minivan from an unlikely brand, the downside to electric cars, Segway enters the motorcycle market, and VW just literally can't catch a break.  We also talk about a couple of Toyota's interesting projects (the cover photo is a hint).

For Part 2, we discuss the philosophical question of an Italian-candy hybrid vs. an Asian-candy hybrid - yes, we are a legitimate car podcast clearly.  We move on to discussion of how car manufacturing has changed over the years.  From the pioneering early days to how Tesla broke into the industry.  Following up on that, where we see cars going in the future.  We round out the episode talking about our choices for dream cars - what's yours?  AJ brings the Trivia and knowledge, and Adam ragequits at the finish line.

DISCLAIMER - Yes, there is a Pacifica reference in this episode.

In the first half of this episode, we discover a correction regarding the new Ford Broncos and offer our opinions on Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes (Football talk in a car podcast?  What?).  We then segue into the first of our main topics - Automotive Scandals.  We start with Dieselgate, or the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal and then talk about John DeLorean's shenanigans in the Fairy World (true story).  Finally, we end Part 1 with some talk about what makes a driver a particularly good driver.

We roll on into the second half by preparing for the month of May by bringing in our friend Justin Timberlake and his car collection.  We then move into our next main topic - collaborations between car manufacturers; the whos, whys, hows, and whatnot.  From the Toyobaru FRZ-86, to Diamond Star Motors' (DSM) Eclipse and Talon collab.  We strike a nerve talking Utes, then we talk about an epic fail of a law - the 25-year US import rule restricting the importation of foreign cars into the country.  We round out the episode with another super fun round of trivia, a few rounds of "Guess the Car", and we test out a new segment - we try to "Guess the Car Part".

DISCLAIMER - Yes, there is a Pacifica reference in this episode.

You already know what episode this is!  It's the Watkins Glen Episode, where we three discuss an epic day of cars and driving, with like-minded enthusiasts.  Later on in the first half, Bruce brings us the news - Ford, and Hyundai trying to be like Ford.  Specifically we're talking about the new Ford Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz - the latest in compact pickup trucks.  Later, AJ brings us his trademark trivia section.

In the second half, Adam talks about his Audis, and shares some of his experiences with the local specialty shops.  Some experiences have been good, some not so good.  We then play a few rounds of Guess That Car, this time with a real theme behind the picks - see if you can guess them before we do.

Next week, we will be talking about a couple automotive scandals; Dieselgate and the likes of John DeLorean.

DISCLAIMER - Yes, there is a Pacifica reference in this episode.

In Part 1 of this episode, discussion of how manufacturers modify or prepare vehicles for life in extreme environments - from hot, sandy deserts to cold, sub-zero arctic regions.  FINALLY, our critic-worthy review of the 2006 classic, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.  We talk about the various forms of motorsports, from the legendary 1980's Group B racing to the modern 24 Hours of Le Mans.  And, this week every year is tricky, because April Fool's Day was 2 days ago - did any of us get duped?

Part 2 includes our weekly Trivia segment curated by Aaron.  Adam totally gets duped by an alleged 1.9L diesel swap into an Audi R8.  Bruce totally gets duped (maybe?) by Porsche allegedly offering a legitimate factory option for a rust paintjob (or patina, if you're classy).  We talk about Tesla swaps and a topic important to essentially every DIY'er out there - the "right to repair" your property.  And finally, we round out this episode with several rounds of Guess The Car.

DISCLAIMER - Yes, there is a Pacifica reference in this episode.