Driven Radio Show

Brett and Vern welcome returning friend of the show and owner of Russo and Steele Collector Car Auctions, Drew Alcazar. Drew discusses the upcoming Monterey Car Week sale, and some of the more impressive lots Russo will have there. In studio this week is Chuong Nguyen, founder of Rides for Hope KC, a Kansas City based group of specialty car owners who give rides to those who are suffering from debilitating health issues. Chuong talks about his automotive background, what prompted him to start Rides for Hope KC, and how specialty car owners can get involved. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio!

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Brett and Vern discuss some of the significant cars that will be up for grabs at this year's Monterey Car Week auctions, including those from Bonhams, Russo & Steele, Gooding, RM-Sotheby's, and Mecum. They dive into a deep discussion around the sale of the earliest Porsche. The guys get into everything about the new Corvette, what effect it will have on the automotive market, how it will measure up against the competition, and if Chevy is about to bring exotic car ownership to the masses. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio!

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Driven Radio celebrates its First Birthday! We thank everyone who has helped make our first year extrordinary! Brett interviews Drew Casper and his father Dave. Drew discusses what it's like to become an intern for the Midwest Dream Car Collection, being promoted to curator, and getting ready for the grand opening. Drew and Dave talk about Drew's near-fatal wreck in a race car, and his absolutely miraculous recovery. Join us for this fantastic First Anniversary show on Driven Radio!

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Brett and Vern welcome Kyle Smith of Hagerty Magazine. The guys talk about driving a 1917 Peerless Speedster over 2,300 miles in the Great Race, what it takes to prepare for such an event, and the lessons learned, and Kyle's 19th place overall finish. Brett and Vern discuss a story about a local woman using technology to snare the woman who stole her car, and the new Ford Bronco pickup that may be coming to market. In Exit Lane Live, they talk about the debut of the new eighth generation Corvette, and its place in the performance car world. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio!

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Brett and Vern welcome returning guest McPherson College Auto Restoration Associate Professor Luke Chennell. Luke and Brett recount their epic road trip to retrieve the Sports Car Market Magazine Miami-to-Monterey Bradley GT. Along with McPherson College History Professor and consummate raconteur Dr. Ken Yohn, the guys trekked to Cincinnati, Ohio, and returned with the truly awful kit car, dropping parts and spilling fuel along the way. Hilarity ensues this week on Driven Radio!

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Brett and Vern welcome special guest Corey Pratt of Craving Cars. Corey talks about how he became interested in cars, the hurdles of starting a YouTube channel, and his hopes for the channel's future. The guys discuss the forthcoming Ford Shelby GT500, the sale of the final seventh generation Corvette at the Barrett-Jackson Mohegan Sun auction, the possible end of the Chevy Camaro, the sale of a crooked Vice President's exotic collection, and how electric cars will soon have to make more noise. In Exit Lane Live, Corey helps discuss all the cool car events coming this month. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio!

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Brett and Vern welcome special guest and friend of the show Matt Woywod of Auto Obsession Detail KC. They discuss detailing for the average guy, advantages of commonly found waxes and polishes, and tips and tricks to help you get professional results at home. The guys talk about Vern's recent trip to the 45th Annual Mid-America Ford and Shelby Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In Exit Lane Live, they have a HUGE list of car events, shows, and cruises all around Kansas City. All this and much more is coming up on Driven Radio!

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Brett and Vern welcome returning guest and friend of the show, Richard Kitzmiller of Scarab Motorsports to discuss some of the new projects at Scarab, the historical significance of their recreations, and what new offering Brett would sell everything to have. The guys talk about the Leake Auction in Tulsa, and Vern's upcoming trip to the 45th Annual Ford and Shelby Nationals. In Exit Lane Live, Rob Howard of KC Auto Car Care & Accessories discusses detailing supplies, ceramic coatings, and cool car-related gifts for Father's Day. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio!

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Brett and Vern welcome freelance auto journalist JP Emerson to discuss interviewing Vern, the best and worst parts of being an auto journalist, and what the future may hold for the collector car world. The guys talk about the release of the Le Mans '66 movie trailer, the Petersen Auto Museum's exhibit of Science Fiction and Fantasy Movie & TV Cars, how Brett accidentally sold one of his Impalas, and how to insult your way into a cool internship. In Exit Lane Live, the guys cover the plethora of car shows and events around the city in June. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio!

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Brett and Vern welcome returning guests Gary and Muffy Bennett of Leake Auctions to discuss big changes at Leake, the upcoming Tulsa sale, and a major announcement about the company's future. The guys talk about the Steven Juliano Cobra collection that was featured at the Mecum Indy auction, and the new Ferrari SF90 Stradale hybrid we announced last month. Finally, Denny Eddy of KC Showdown Promotions is in studio to talk about all the big shows they have in the works. All this and much more on this week's Driven Radio!

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