Gear Related

Heather talks speed and power with some questions for Ben. Is it better to have horsepower or torque? What is the point of drifting? Is your engine noise lying to you? The answers to these questions and more await you once you press the sideways triangle.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

We have learned more about spreading viruses and bacteria in the past few months than we ever wanted to. In this episode, Ben and Heather give you the weapons you need to fight back. Sanitizing your car has just become simple. Finding places to go, well you’re on your own.

Bonus! The iconic car series makes it's debut with the DeLorian DMC-12. Cuz where we're going, we don't need roads.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Now that you know some of the illegal hijinks to avoid while driving, it’s time to explore the stranger side of the law. Don’t drive too slow and make sure your cheetah has its seatbelt on or you could be facing jail time, or at least a fine. The topic so nice, we are delivering it twice.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Have you ever wondered if you were breaking the law for the things you do in your car? Ben and Heather discuss some common and weird things that are illegal to do in your car in some states. So sit down, buckle up (cuz it’s the law), and find out if what you do behind the wheel is a no-no.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Volkswagen, facing almost certain demise after World War II, does everything within its power to survive. Lead by an unlikely entrepreneur, VWs diverse workforce struggles through post war economy, parts shortages, and language barriers. Part 2 of theVolkswagon origin story shows us the dedication of a car company that beat impossible odds.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

The automotive manufacturer, Volkswagen, has a fascinating and controversial history. Part I explores the birth of VW until WWII. Join us as Ben lays out the beginnings of the company that gave us the VW Beetle, although it wasn’t actually named the Beetle, but we’ll get into that.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

The myths are back, this time with a winter twist. Ben and Heather give you the cold, hard facts on warming up your car, deicing your windshield, tire traction, and windshield wipers. Let this podcast warm the cockles of your heart.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Hey guys, time to winterize your car! What does that even mean? Winter inspections, undercoating, antifreeze and more. Ben and Heather give you the low down for the snow down.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

Rare automobiles have a mystery and excitement surrounding them. Listen in as Heather and Ben explore a rare Ferrari, Dusenburg, and many more. What makes these particular automobiles so valuable and sought after? BTW, any of these cars would make a fantastic gift for Ben and/or Heather. Just in case you were looking for ideas.

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella

On this special episode, Ben dives deep into conspiracy land. There are a plethora of different answers to the question “When should I change the oil in my car?” Who is behind the discrepancies? Is it possible that even our owners manual gets this wrong? From broken timing chains to smoked turbos, who is to blame for this burning issue?

Production and Music: Mike Muscarella