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Fascinating historical stories with an automotive theme. Two engineers, Scott and Micah, explore many topics including influential figures, racing, and car advice. Listen and enjoy stories you haven't... more
FAQs about The Daily Fill-Up:How many episodes does The Daily Fill-Up have?The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.
April 25, 2018We'll Telegram From Mexico: The History, Glamour, and Insidious Backbone of Desert RacingMicah and Scott discuss how off-road desert racing is much more than meets the eye by talking about 1960's Honda, Vanna White, and Mexican Cartels. Give this episode a listen to find out how those things are related....more24minPlay
April 23, 2018Don't Dodge This Podcast: The Story of the Dodge Brothers And How They Built The Auto IndustyIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the eccentric personalities of some of America's most successful industrialists: John Francis and Horace Elgin Dodge. Listen in as they discuss the Dodge's volatile personalities and some little-known facts about the origins of the Ford Motor Company. They also managed to not talk about anything technical, which is a pretty good accomplishment for those two. ...more25minPlay
April 19, 2018You Probably Shouldn't Buy That Used CarIn this episode Scott and Micah try consumer advice. It goes surprisingly well. Also, they share some of their first hand horror stories about purchasing some of their used cars....more27minPlay
April 16, 2018A Groovy Little Motorbike: The Intriguing Start of Japanese MotorcyclesThis episode covers how a utilitarian idea by a young Honda gave rise to the most dominant producers of motorcycles. Also, Scott talks about how much he loves 1970s enduro bikes. ...more27minPlay
April 13, 2018The News: Ford has a recall, Teslas float, and Dodge goes fastScott and Micah talk about the news. Specifically, why Ford recalled hundreds of thousands of trucks, the odd case of a stolen Tesla, and a guy taking his Dodge Demon to the limit. Also, Scott quizzes Micah to test his obscure car model knowledge. ...more26minPlay
April 11, 2018Trucks Are Older Than Bras: America's history and fascination with the Pickup TruckScott and Micah talk about the long and thoroughly ridiculous history of the pickup truck in episode 5 of The Daily Fill-Up. They discuss the humble origins, the terrible early designs, and poultry in what is maybe not the best episode yet but it is only episode 5 so it is pretty close....more29minPlay
April 09, 2018That Girl Mercedes: Gottlieb Daimler and the Modern EngineMicah and Scott bring their humorous perspective to the life of Gottlieb Daimler, a man who has affected everyone in the modern world. This episode touches on his fascination with explosions, his exquisite taste in houses, and his contributions to the development of the internal combustion engine. ...more30minPlay
April 06, 2018The News: Ford goes green, and VW learns to flyScott and Micah try to be reporters. Topics include the Audi/Airbus flying car/taxi, the new Toyota racecar, Ford's changing color preferences, and Buick's attempt to save us from their aging customers. ...more19minPlay
April 04, 2018Highway to the Podcast ZoneScott and Micah discuss how we went from awful dirt roads to beautifully smooth pavement with the creation of Dwight D. Eisenhower's interstate system. ...more29minPlay
April 02, 2018America Loves BurnoutsIn The Daily Fill-Up's inaugural episode, they discuss the origins of true American automotive history: the muscle car. ...more36minPlay
FAQs about The Daily Fill-Up:How many episodes does The Daily Fill-Up have?The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.