Two Guys Garage Podcast

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Two Guys Garage Podcast episodes

May 05 Busting Engine Myths
Grab your engineering helmet and slip on your nerd glasses for this deep dive into the modern automotive engine. Think your engine needs back pressure or a specific 'mix' in the ports? Think again. Engineering expert Adam Christian – owner of GT40 specialty parts provider Llama Bite – joins Kevin and Willie to dismantle the biggest engine myths in the shop. From explaining why engines never actually operate in 'laminar flow' to revealing why compression ratio is often just 'decimal dust’, Adam uses his background in NASCAR and Ford OEM development to show you where the real horsepower is hiding.

59 min
April 30 The Power of Technical Schools
Technical jobs are in high demand. Are you ready to build a career instead of racking up debt? Kevin and Willie talk with Josh Jones from Lincoln Tech about their diverse technical programs revealing how their state-of-the-art facilities and industry-aligned programs are equipping students with tangible skills and direct pathways to lucrative careers. From the surprisingly short completion times and the high demand for graduates in fields like automotive, diesel, and electrical, they discuss the compelling alternative to traditional higher education.
42 min
April 28 Extreme Conditions Require Extreme Machines
When the air hits -55°F, regular steel becomes brittle enough to shatter. That’s where Arctic Trucks USA comes in. Chris Ladd joins Kevin and Willie to explain the extreme engineering behind their world-famous rigs. From converting airport shuttle buses into Yellowstone beasts on 44” tires, to developing proprietary tires that "float" over deep powder, the guys dive into how these vehicles survive the most hostile terrain on Earth. Discover why "low and wide" is the golden rule for glacier stability and what it’s really like to drive 22 hours across the roadless Alaskan tundra.

37 min
April 23 Decoding Vehicle Dynamics
Ever wonder how cars achieve that perfect balance of handling and ride comfort? How car manufacturers predict and measure the seemingly invisible movements and deflections within a vehicle's suspension system? Kevin and Willie pick the brain of Cayman Dynamics suspension expert Chris White, diving into the complex world of kinematics, compliance, and high-tech tools used by OEMs to dial in everything from comfy cruisers to track-ready machines.
42 min
April 21 Lap Times > Dollar Signs
As Willie B puts it, "Unlimited class is just a polite way of saying let's turn a lot of money into a lot of noise." Terry Fair of Vorshlag Motorsports wholeheartedly agrees, joining Willie and Kevin to explain why he’s walking away from the ruinous costs of the high-horsepower arms race. From a $100 junk chassis to a "disposable" engine strategy, Terry breaks down his new 2026 playbook—including a new build that is literally 1,000 pounds lighter than his previous Mustang, "Trigger." It's a master class in weight reduction, smart engineering, and finding the fun factor again by building to the limit of a class rather than the limit of your wallet.
42 min
April 16 Plug-and-Play Horsepower
Kevin and Willie share their often humorous and always educational tales of first engine builds, setting the stage for a deep dive into the world of reliable power via crate engines. They tap into the expertise of Mike Goodwin from Ford Performance, who provides the inside track on their extensive crate engine lineup. From robust "heritage pushrod engines” to the mind-blowing "Megazilla 2.0" targeting 1200 horsepower, Ford Performance’s crate engines are making high-end and backyard builds even easier with warrantied plug-and-play power.
43 min
April 14 Beyond the Blue Book
To restore or leave it raw? Burke Payne, a former homicide detective turned appraiser, returns to the podcast to bring his "private eye" skills to the art of the auto appraisal once again. We break down the ROI of resto-mods vs. survivors, the rigid originality rules for European marques, and why "dare to be different" builds don't always hit the auction jackpot. From decoding fender tags to avoiding a financial "crime scene," this episode is your roadmap to car value.

44 min
April 09 Project Car Chronicles
After months of neglect and distractions, Willie and Kevin are finally digging their project cars out of mothballs to begin wrenching on them again. They share some pre- and post-winter storage tips to ensure a smooth transition back to the open road and pull back the curtain on the slow and steady progress – and occasional behind-the-scenes struggles – that come with resurrecting sidelined automotive projects. From unexpected repairs that muck up the works to the satisfying (and sometimes frustrating) world of custom fabrication, they highlight the very real setbacks and victories that many car enthusiasts face.
38 min
April 07 Horsepower, Baby!
The Horsepower Wars are back! President of Callies Performance Products Heath Norton takes Kevin and Willie deep behind-the-scenes on the massive collaboration between Callies and Stellantis/Direct Connection to bring the new Aluminum Gen 3 Hemi block to the masses. Heath reveals the "racing dust" he’s baked into the tooling for dry-sump flexibility and why the 52-hour torture test at the Chrysler Tech Center proved that the Hemi is far from dead.
43 min
April 02 The Future of Fast
Are we witnessing a "gas resurgence"? Willie and Kevin tap into the expertise of Dan Millen from Livernois Motorsports & Engineering to dissect the surprising sales struggles of modern muscle alongside the intriguing sleeper potential of vehicles like the Durango Hellcat. They delve into the aftermarket's ongoing battle with OEM tuning restrictions and the unexpected realities of EV adoption compared to traditional gas power, ultimately questioning the future landscape of high-performance modification.
39 min

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Expert gearheads and longtime co-hosts Kevin Byrd and Willie B bring their hallmark brand of automotive knowledge and passion from the TV screen to the podcasting world. Two Guys Garage Podcast covers…