V8 Radio Podcast

By Kevin Oeste and Michael ClarkeEducation Leisure Automotive How To

V8 Radio Podcast episodes

July 07, 2025Trophy Tales, Tire Tech, and Timeless Rides V8 Radio Podcast
Mike's Award Winning GTO, Automotive Trivia, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Wins, and Much More on the V8 Radio Podcast!
Join hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke for an award-winning episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, recorded live from Kevin’s personal garage! This episode is packed with automotive enthusiasm, car show triumphs, shop updates, and intriguing trivia that will keep gearheads glued to their speakers. Mike shares the thrill of winning a trophy for his 1967 GTO at the Chicagoland Motor Expo, while the duo dives into the nuances of car show judging, the evolution of tire technology, and the V8 Speed & Resto Shop’s latest projects. From a heartwarming Buick Regal surprise to a rare 1969 Charger restoration, this episode celebrates the passion and stories behind classic cars. Plus, stick around for the reveal of their automotive trivia answers that spark lively debates!
Our Fearless Hosts Cover:
Mike's 1967 GTO wins a trophy at the Chicagoland Motor Expo, with insights into car show judging and the “boomer board” phenomenon.
Discussion on the differences between bias-ply and radial tires, highlighting their impact on driving experience.
V8 Speed & Resto Shop updates: 14 cars completed this quarter, a 43% repeat customer rate, and standout projects like a 1977 Buick Regal SR surprise and a 1969 Dodge Charger restoration.
Heartwarming story of a Buick Regal unveiled at a grocery store’s 30th anniversary, showcasing the emotional impact of classic car restorations.
Automotive trivia questions about the fastest speeding ticket and the first American car with clear coat paint, with surprising answers revealed.
Tease of a potential acquisition: a 1970 Buick GS convertible with a storied history tied to Dave McClelland.
https://www.v8speedshop.com
https://www.v8radio.com
#V8Radio #ClassicCars #MuscleCars #CarShow #GTO #BuickRegal #DodgeCharger #CarRestoration #V8SpeedShop #AutomotivePodcast #CarTrivia #ClassicCarCommunity #Gearhead #AutoEnthusiast
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1 hr 18 min
May 20, 2025Special Guest Ziggy Sadler Joins the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Team, V8 Radio 9th Anniversary, Automotive Trivia and More
Ziggy Joins The V8 Team
Celebrate the 9th anniversary of the V8 Radio Podcast and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke’s 2-year milestone with hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke, joined by special guest Ziggy Sadler, the newest team member at V8 Speed and Resto Shop, all the way from Australia. This episode is packed with automotive passion, industry insights, and engaging trivia for car enthusiasts.
Key Highlights
Anniversary Celebration: Marking 9 years of V8 Radio Podcast and Mike’s 2-year anniversary, this episode dives into the world of custom cars and hot rods.
Special Guest - Ziggy Sadler: Ziggy, a renowned Australian car designer and hot rod builder, shares his journey from Australia to the U.S., joining V8 Speed and Resto Shop to elevate their bespoke custom car projects.
Ziggy’s Background: With a stellar reputation in the automotive industry, Ziggy’s expertise spans car design, hot rod construction, and paint finishing. His CV boasts endorsements from industry leaders, praising his world-class skills.
SEMA and Mother’s Shine Award: Ziggy recounts his pivotal role as a judge for the prestigious Mother’s Shine Award at SEMA, detailing the rigorous judging process to find the best car on the show floor, emphasizing quality of finish and design innovation.
Automotive Trivia: The episode features fun trivia questions
Custom Car Philosophy: Ziggy and Kevin discuss building “designer cars” with a focus on emotional experiences, using CAD design, 3D printing, and coachbuilding to create unique, story-driven vehicles that avoid dated aesthetics.
Industry Insights: Topics include the challenges of integrating modern technology while preserving a car’s vintage DNA, the importance of safety in hot rod building, and the sensory impact of materials like leather versus plastic in car interiors.
Why Listen?
This episode is a must for automotive enthusiasts, offering a blend of nostalgia, technical expertise, and forward-thinking design philosophy. Ziggy’s stories from Australia’s car culture, combined with V8 Radio’s signature trivia and shop talk, make it an engaging listen for anyone passionate about custom cars, hot rods, and muscle cars.
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Subscribe to the V8 Radio Podcast on your favorite platform to catch every episode. Visit V8 Speed and Resto Shop for more on their custom car projects, and follow their YouTube channel for build videos that inspire car lovers worldwide. Share this episode with fellow gearheads to keep the automotive passion alive!
Keywords: V8 Radio Podcast, Ziggy Sadler, V8 Speed and Resto Shop, custom cars, hot rods, SEMA Mother’s Shine Award, automotive trivia, car design, Australian car culture, muscle cars, 3D printing in automotive, vintage car restoration
https://www.v8radio.com
https://www.v8speedshop.com
1 hr 30 min
April 30, 2025 Springtime Events, Fantasy 4 Wheelers, Your Car Legacy, Automotive Trivia and More on the V8 Radio Podcast
Let's get summer on the road!
Join hosts Kevin Oeste and guest Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke on this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast as they dive into the excitement of the upcoming Street Machine Nationals event, chat about your car’s legacy, design a fantasy desert cruiser, share riveting automotive trivia, and have a few laughs along the way. Tune in for an engaging mix of car talk and fun—don’t forget to listen and subscribe today!
https://www.v8radio.com
https://www.v8speedshop.com
#V8RadioPodcast #StreetMachineNationals #CarTalk #AutomotiveTrivia
1 hr 15 min
March 17, 2025 Playing Fetch With Your Inner Labrador, LED Headlights, Simple Fixes, & Car Trivia on the V8 Radio Podcast!
Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about how you can find far more enjoyment and success when working on your car - or any other part of life - by channeling your "inner labrador" and keeping a positive frame of mind and focusing on the outcome. You control your thoughts, thoughts control feelings. We'll explain. Also, hang around for Q's LED headlight upgrade on the '67 Pontiac GTO and Kevin's triumph over silent horns on the '62 Ford Galaxie, Automotive Trivia, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast!
#carpodcast #v8radio #postiveoutlook
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https://www.v8speedshop.com
1 hr 26 min
March 03, 2025 Muscle Car Restoration Updates, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!
The V8 Radio Podcast is your perfect garage or road trip companion!
Hang out with Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke with Muscle Car project updates from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, insights on overthinking your project, muscle car videos, automotive trivia, and much more on the latest V8 Radio Podcast! #carpodcast #automotivepodcast #v8radio #musclecarpodcast
1973 Duster Photos and Video:
https://v8speedshop.com/73Duster
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1 hr 8 min
January 19, 2025Catching Up and New Cool Car Builds at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!
Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke cover the 2024 SEMA Show and Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, and preview some cool new Black Label concept cars from the V8 Speed and Resto Shop! They pack a ton into this episode, including some new Automotive Trivia contest questions, so clear some space between your ears for the latest V8 Radio Podcast!
2024 SEMA Show Recap
2024 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
New Projects In The V8 Speed and Resto Shop
Automotive Trivia
https://www.v8speedshop.com/concepts
https://www.v8speedshop.com
#v8speedshop #customcars #carpodcast
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1 hr 22 min
December 20, 2024 PRI President Mike Good, Automotive Trivia, and Much More at the 2024 PRI Show V8 Radio Podcast
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President Mike Good joins Kevin Oeste, Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke, and Brian Wibbenmeyer in this on-location episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Although not new to the industry, 2024 marked Mike Good's first PRI Show as President, and the racing business trade show was a huge success. Hear a bit about what makes Good tick, automotive trivia, and the usual V8 Radio Banter on this episode! Recorded at the 2024 PRI Show Podcast Paddock. #prishow #v8radio #podcast #v8radiopodcast #carpodcast
https://www.v8radio.com
https://www.prishow.com
50 min
September 20, 2024 Triple Crown Of Rodding on the V8 Radio Podcast
Join Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste for a trip to the 2024 Triple Crown of Rodding hot rod show in Nashville Tennessee! Q and Kevin had the pleasure of running the stage, video, and conducting interviews, but also had time to record a mini V8 podcast right from the stage. There's that plus Automotive trivia and other shenanigans on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!
Links From The Episode:
Triple Crown Of Rodding Event: https://www.triplecrownofrodding.com
V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com
V8 Radio Podcast: https://www.v8radio.com
#triplecrownofrodding #hotrodshow #v8radio #podcast
1 hr 6 min
August 25, 2024 SpeedWeek Highlights, GTO Upgrades, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Updates, Auto Trivia and Much More on V8 Radio!
The V8 Radio Team is On The Air!
This time, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke cover stories from the recent 2024 Bonneville SpeedWeek, and not the same stuff others are sharing! Mike made some upgrades to the dashboard of his 1967 Pontiac GTO, and Kevin goes off on a car audio tangent including inviting listeners to create some technology so he can play with it. There's a tease of some new V8TV Videos, new Bonneville Up To Speed Podcasts, Automotive Trivia, and much more, so we hope you have your mental garage cleaned out, because this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast is going to fill it!
Links From The Episode:
V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com
Bonneville Up To Speed Podcast: https://www.bonnevillepodcast.com
V8TV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@V8TV
#carpodcast #v8radio #speedweek #v8tv #v8speedandresto #v8speedshop #podcast #musclecars
1 hr 22 min
June 20, 2024 1962 Buick Electra Convertible Updates, Automotive Trivia, and More on the V8 Radio Podcast!
On this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball" Clarke are joined by Kevin's childhood friend Paul as they chat about recent progress Paul has made to his yellow 1962 Buick Electra convertible. This is the car that David Freiburger and Rob Kinnan once owned back in the Car Craft Magazine days. Also, you'll hear a dip into Kevin's radio history, and of course there is Automotive trivia and a bunch of other laughs. Check out the latest at https://www.v8radio.com!
Paul's Buick Pics:
https://v8speedshop.com/62Buick
#v8radio #podcast #carpodcast
1 hr 33 min

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The V8 Radio Podcast hosts Kevin Oeste (SEMA Show, V8 Speed and Resto Shop, V8TV) and Mike Clarke (V8 Speed and Resto Shop, Industry Guy) cover the classic and muscle car car scene from a regular car…