Driveline | Sort of Car Show

Justin gets to the bottom of when airlines stopped providing pillows. (Spoiler: he was in middle school). Leno's Law was signed by the governor despite (poorly thought-out) opposition. Blake Brisbois joins Justin to discuss his project "The Long Way Home" (@longway.home) where three friends buy 2 cars sight unseen and drive The Mother Road home from Tennessee. They also discuss Blake's car getting featured in The Quail at this past Monterey Car Week, and their efforts to carry on people's legacies through their former cars. 

Justin catches up on all of the news that happened during his family trip to Rhinelander - Home of the Hodag including: LAPD making record arrests during a street takeover, Leno's Law reaches the governor's desk, Hilton proposed fixes registration fees, and a New Yorker is under scrutiny for his backyard "collection". Justin also recounts the struggle convincing the DMV he no longer owns his Chevy Volt. In auction watch a bunch of film cars crossed the block including an interesting piece of Disney history. And finally Arielle Zadok (@babesinclassics) sits down to discuss the Distinguished Gentleman's Drive fundraiser happening worldwide on September 27th.   

Driveline is back for Season 2. Justin went to a swanky VIP preview event at the Petersen Museum for Propstore's Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: Los Angeles Summer 2026. A new study correlates traffic fatalities with the release dates of popular albums. And three years after the passing of Jimmy Buffett, Ty Houck of Ragtops Palm Beach calls in from Florida to share his memories of Jimmy and the cars he loved. 

Justin recounts last weekends Mooneyes Open House in Santa Fe Springs, Multiple bills hit legislation to control our daylight, Flock Cameras sick police on an automotive journalist for a stolen license plate, Volvo and Saab scrapyard burns in Los Angeles, Justin dives into his appreciation for Jimmy Buffett ahead of his Nash Metropolitan headed to auction, but he isn't a "Parrothead" 

Justin gets to the bottom of if Los Angeles is really the worst city for mosquitos. Why is there an 80 cent price jump between gas grades in middle America? With the 9 year anniversary this week of Portugal. The Man's album featuring "Feel It Still", lawyer and photographer, Josh Welch joins Justin to talk about the day he happened across the burning Rolls-Royce that became the iconic album artwork. Mustang guys ruined the LA River like they did Cars and Coffee. What are the the most controversial cars of the 21st century? And the internet goes full detective on a junked car from MTV's "Pimp My Ride"

June 11, 2026 marks 2 years since the passing of automotive journalist and 'Drive Chicago' host, Paul Brian. Justin reflects on his memories producing Drive Chicago while working for WLS radio. Lauren Fix joins Justin and shares stories from the countless hours she and Paul travelled the world covering automotive news.

Justin may have exposed himself to hantavirus with his Operazione Dyn-o-mite Fiat 850. Pope Leo XIV drives the controversial Ferrari Luce EV. Justin has an idea on how to use the Luce's design. How to legally register your race car for street use without going to jail for VIN swapping. Kars4Kids throws shade back at disgruntled donor who got their ads banned in California. 

Justin sits down at Downey Dave's Barber Shop to talk to Victor Munoz (@vics69camaro) about getting his fathers stolen Camaro back. Vic talks in depth about how his dad bought the car after returning from Vietnam, how he was given the car, how it was stolen, all of the effort to get it back, and the long road ahead to bring it back to glory. 

Justin is back behind the mic after a post-Hawaiian ailment. A missed opportunity for a lot of cylinders for very little money on Bring a Trailer. Disneyland needs to replace its modified gas engines with electrics to satisfy CARB and what it takes to own your own Autopia car. Justin went collectable shopping at KABC 790's Leon "Motorman" Kaplan's home. What miserable car project made Justin the enthusiast he is today? And the best car movie you've never heard of.  

Justin recounts his trip to his new favorite place, Hawai'i. A Canadian couple is accused of putting diesel fuel in their rental Dodge. The Hollywood Arby's hat reappears. Justin's attempts at buying rare California Highway Patrol Cars. And vote for Lizzy to help the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.