Drivers Talk Radio Podcast

By Rick Titus

What's Drivers Talk Radio Podcast about?

Hosted by automotive expert Rick Titus, Drivers Talk Radio is a broad-reaching program that discusses the automotive industry in an informative and entertaining fashion.

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Drivers Talk Radio Podcast episodes:

02.22.2020
Recycling Catalytic Converters for Fun and Profit
Your catalytic converter might be worth more than you think! How much? Listen to this week's show and find out! Show #1029
02.15.2020
Michelin Tire Development Driver Mac Demere
This week the team shares all of the latest news, and follows up with special guest Michelin Test Driver Mac Demere! Show #1028
02.08.2020
Ford v. Ferrari: Liquidating the Star Cars
Along with the latest industry news, special guest Randy Richardson joins the team to discuss racing school, selling the cars of Ford v. Ferrari and more! Show #1027
02.01.2020
HUMMER RETURNS!
Like Frankenstein's monster, GM digs Hummer out of the grave and electrifies it: will it be successful? The team also tackles the latest in industry news! Show #1026
01.25.2020
The Truth About Online Car Dealers
As always we open up with the latest automotive news, than dive into the emerging market that is online car dealers. (Such as Carvanna, Carmax, ect.) Show #1025
01.18.2020
Endurance Racer and Mazda Legend, Rick Knoop
We open up with why we didn't get an EV Beetle, the Volt check engine problems and more! We then close with an interview of automotive racer extraordinaire Rick Knoop! Show #1024
01.11.2020
Collector Car Values with Phil Skinner
This week we talk some Ford V. Ferrari, Nissan's continued problems, what the 2010's will be remembered for automotively and more! We round out the show with renowned expert on collector cars Phil Skinner to talk about the upcoming auction...
12.28.2019
2019 Automotive Report Card Day
The last show of the year starts off with the latest news including Motortrend's subscription, Mercedes hitting the pause button, your answers to what features you want in your car and more! We end on report card day: which auto...
12.15.2019
Keeping the Land Speed Record in the Family
This week starts off with the latest in the auto industry: the possibility of a Ford Fusion Wagon, trade schools, the 2021 Nissan 400Z and more! Then we interview world land speed record holder Danny Thompson! Show #1019
12.07.2019
The Next Generation of Hot Rodders
This week Rick, Jay and Spencer talk about the latest in the industry including the Cybertruck, waiting in line for a charge and more! Rick then interviews Greg Parker, the Event Coordinator from Hot Rodders of Tomorrow! Show #1018
11.30.2019
Mini Brings the Horsepower at the LA Auto Show
This week the show opens up with Rick and Spencer talking about what they saw at the LA Auto Show, including the winners and losers! The show ends with Jay interviewing Mini USA's Head of Product Planning and Strategy: Patrick...
11.23.2019
Who Really Displays The Vehicles At Auto Shows?
This week the team covers the latest news such as Mitsubishi's PHEV for Green Car of the year, Ford specific charging stations and more! While we're at the LA Auto Show we interview Steve Beck, the Senior Account Director for...
11.16.2019
Meet Joe Zolper from TV’s Garage Squad
On Drivers Talk this week we discuss the terrible state of roads in the US, the 2021 Mirai redesign, Harley starts producing their LiveWire and more! We then end with our interview with Joe Zolper from his TV Show "Garage...
11.09.2019
The Smart Alternative to Racing Simulators
We cover the latest in the automotive business including Hyundai Theta II's being recalled, Johann de Nyson's tough gig at VW, Hummer's comeback and more! Rick then interviews Johan Schwartz about his race track cheat sheets. Show #1014
11.02.2019
Learn to Conquer the Mountain with Don Alexander
This week we have jeep4x4school.com's Don Alexander to discuss our trip to Big Bear which is playing on our youtube channel! Show #1013
10.26.2019
Hemmings Auto Auctions: Now Snipe Free!
This week the team calls long distance to South Africa to speak with Keith Rivers as he reports on the Bloodhound LSR Team about going 1000 mph! Jay then calls up Mike Austin from Hemmings to discuss their new auction...
10.19.2019
Waiting for the next El Camino
The El Camino has been in the news lately, so we're taking on the possibility of a comeback! We also cover the uncertainty of the industry, McClaren building a super truck and more! Show #1011
10.12.2019
Kia's Emergence and Ford's Folly
On this episode we discuss Andretti's Formula E opinion, the differences between manufacturing gas vs. electric, the rise of trade schools and more! Jay then breaks down the current SUV market and tells us why Kia is making waves. Show...
10.05.2019
Super Duty and Titan star at the Texas State Fair
This week we're talkin' flawless yacht delivery, no more freezing in Detroit for the NAIAS, autonomous shuttles and just as the title says: the trucks at the Texas State Fair. Show #1009
09.28.2019
Mustang Performance Journalist Evan Smith
On this week's show we cover the evolution of car subscription services as well as talk to special guest Evan Smith to talk about the state of the Mustang and all things muscle car! Show #1008
09.21.2019
IMSA Prototype Champion Eric Curran
It's a show about dealerships! This week the team discusses some shady dealership practices and then interviews Eric Curran who runs his own exotic dealership. Did we mention he's an IMSA Champion and the current go-to driver for testing/sorting these...
09.14.2019
The Man With 10,000 Cars
This week's topics include BMW's ugly grill, 4,000 lost cars, lane monitors and more! Special guest Michael Shanes calls in to talk about his car collection. Show #1006
09.07.2019
Which New Driver Assist Systems Annoy You?
On show #1005 we discuss why you see police folks touch tail lights on a traffic stop, truck makers ignoring the RV market, no recall yet on the Theta II engine and more! Rick heads off to Watkins Glen so...
08.31.2019
Automotive Spy Photography Has Changed
Our topics this week include a Ranger lawsuit, Harley's Livewire and more! We then cover how Automotive Spy Photography has evolved. Show #1004
08.24.2019
Market Headwinds facing the Electric Car
On the show this week we cover various topics including a Nissan deep dive, Robert Cumberford shredding the C8, and the underwhelming color changes in new models. We then address your concerns about buying an electric car and what the...
08.17.2019
Impressions of the C8 with Corvette Mike
This week we talk about Kia's upcoming truck, your thoughts on a plastic car, an entry level Porsche and more! The show then wraps up with special guest Mike Vietro, aka Corvette Mike, to talk about his thoughts on the...
08.10.2019
RECALL: Hyundai vs. the Center for Auto Safety
This week we cover topics such as Pismo's dune buggy ban reversal, France declares solar roads are a failure, and more! We then have special guest Jason Levine, the Executive Director for the Center of Automotive Safety on to discuss...
08.03.2019
Thank You: Show #1000 with Peter Brock
20 years ago I was invited by Rick Titus to start a radio show in Bakersfield. We have always delivered Drivers Talk as America's car show, in a format that both challenges and educates our magnificent audience. Now, on show...

What's Drivers Talk Radio Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Drivers Talk Radio Podcast episodes:

Recycling Catalytic Converters for Fun and Profit

Michelin Tire Development Driver Mac Demere

Ford v. Ferrari: Liquidating the Star Cars

HUMMER RETURNS!

The Truth About Online Car Dealers

Endurance Racer and Mazda Legend, Rick Knoop

Collector Car Values with Phil Skinner

2019 Automotive Report Card Day

Keeping the Land Speed Record in the Family

The Next Generation of Hot Rodders

Mini Brings the Horsepower at the LA Auto Show

Who Really Displays The Vehicles At Auto Shows?

Meet Joe Zolper from TV’s Garage Squad

The Smart Alternative to Racing Simulators

Learn to Conquer the Mountain with Don Alexander

Hemmings Auto Auctions: Now Snipe Free!

Waiting for the next El Camino

Kia's Emergence and Ford's Folly

Super Duty and Titan star at the Texas State Fair

Mustang Performance Journalist Evan Smith

IMSA Prototype Champion Eric Curran

The Man With 10,000 Cars

Which New Driver Assist Systems Annoy You?

Automotive Spy Photography Has Changed

Market Headwinds facing the Electric Car

Impressions of the C8 with Corvette Mike

RECALL: Hyundai vs. the Center for Auto Safety

Thank You: Show #1000 with Peter Brock