The Daily Fill-Up

Micah 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.

In 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. 

In 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.

This 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. 

Scott 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. 

Scott 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.

Micah 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. 

Scott 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. 

Scott and Micah discuss how we went from awful dirt roads to beautifully smooth pavement with the creation of Dwight D. Eisenhower's interstate system. 

In The Daily Fill-Up's inaugural episode, they discuss the origins of true American automotive history: the muscle car.