Everyday Driver Car Debate

Todd’s Phaeton has arrived, and he talks about his first ownership stories. The guys discuss the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and the film Ford v Ferrari. Doug W. in Ohio needs an image car, but it can’t cost a lot. He’s looking for an inexpensive executive car to impress clients but still be useful for the family. Social media questions cover model naming backlash, electric retrofitting, and tracking you...

What was the car or event that ignited your love for cars? The guys cover social media questions like this one, and also discuss good complementary cars to the 1992 JDM Toyota Soarer for Corey in San Diego, CA. They also debate light off-road choices for Jake in northern MI, who is considering abandoning his need for speed in favor of off road adventures… Season 5 is available on Amazon Prime and...

The big sedan challenge is real! Paul discusses the Quattroporte purchase and subsequent drive home from Las Vegas. The guys talk about treatment for the long-dormant disease afflicting Shane I. in Boston, MA, who needs a small fun car to complement the F-150 truck he drives. Finally, social media questions involve heavy or lightweight cars in the snow, good used 4x4s to learn off-roading, and wha...

Once again, the guys get personal with all non-car-related questions from the audience. Topics include aviation, mountain biking, cooking, filmmaking, design, watches, software and future projects… Season 5 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the Everyday Driver show on IMDB and Amazon, and write to us with your Topic Tuesday discussions...

The guys discuss their favorite car hacks for Topic Tuesday, based upon questions from Matt S. in Dhaka, Bangladesh! They also debate ‘teenage glory days’ cars for Garrett E., who has a Miata and needs a hauler. Social media questions include the guys’ opinons about whether SUVs or cars are better for road trips, what cars are fun at slow speeds, and which "condiments" on cars make or break the de...

Sometimes, the guys reverse their roles in recommending cars. Chandan H. in Melbourne, AUS has rediscovered the show, and writes with a request to get away from the car that’s a jack-of-all-trades. Hunter W. in the Midlands, UK feels ready to own a car again, but wonders if he should get one all-purpose car, or a couple cheaper ones for particular driving. Social media questions include discussion...

The guys recap their 2019 East Coast meetup held in Atlanta, talk about the two TV shoots they accomplished, and share their group drive experiences. They philosophize about the lack of car enthusiasm for Gregg’s partner in Massachusetts, and cover social media questions that discuss the point where driver comfort ends, what’s the cutoff time to fly rather than drive, and what time of year is the...

While the guys are shooting a TV episode in Atlanta, they take questions for an all-car-questions podcast! They discuss topics about drivers without their lights on, best choices for the mid-engine experience, and when to switch from summer to winter tires? Season 5 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, the Everyday Driver show on IMDB and...

For Topic Tuesday, the guys discuss a fairly comprehensive list of the alphabet of sports cars, and define the rules that apply! They cover boxy ‘80s hatches for Marco M., who wants a BMW 318ti, but is also open to suggestions. Social media questions include pilgrimage trips to other tracks, what new Z car should Nissan produce, and if the Nurburgring ceased to exist, what track should OEMs use fo...

How many project cars are too many? The guys debate budgets and preciousness for Ben J. in Wichita, KS, who loves his M2, but needs something a bit less vulnerable to parking lot dings. Then, Joseph B. on Long Island, NY is looking for the Swiss Army knife of cars, including track driving. Social media questions include what electric car choices are available in the U.S., methods that designers us...

The guys bring you more car conclusions, of enthusiasts who discovered driving in a new way, or bought a car they love. They discuss inexpensive, long-commute luxury cars for Damian D., and social media questions that cover Tesla’s direct to consumer business model, sports cars in handicap parking spaces, and what are great/not great things about being a car enthusiast? Season 5 is available on Am...

It’s tough to be disloyal to your favorite car company, but the guys suggest new choices for Hunter and his wife in central MN, who are open to new experiences. They also talk about the opposite of a Toyota Century for James in NH, and field social media questions that include their personal criteria for choosing a car, active diffs, and recommendations for rentals in Europe… Season 5 is available...

Does a good car make you better? Does a bad car make you worse? The guys explore this for Topic Tuesday, and discuss modern options for Joel R.’s dad in Minnesota, who has a 1966 Corvair. They also take social media questions that include the meaning of chassis tuning, engine development consolidation by Geely and Volvo, and what would they change for Pilgrimage 2020? Season 5 is available on Amaz...

The guys have a roundtable wrap-up discussion with the drivers who joined them on the 2019 Pilgrimage driving adventure to the Nurburgring Nordschleife and Spa-Francorchamps tracks. These are the genuine driving impressions from participants, immediately after driving on track! TV Seasons 1 - 5 are now available on Amazon Prime in the U.S. and U.K., and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the...

The Topic Tuesday dives into the subject of what gives a car its character. A question from Ben T., the guys break down elements of personality in cars, and what that means to different drivers. They debate focused car choices for Alec V. in Vermont, who loves cars, but is very hard on them. Finally, social media questions include over-the-air software upgrades, the perception of speed, and what t...

Never have the guys debated experiential choices for listeners in Tasmania, but Delfin S. lives there, and writes with his dilemma. They talk about van life and choices for teens for Ben in Houston, and social media questions cover car company funding, reasons for heel-toe practice, and how to get off of dealership call and email lists… Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through Sep...

How bad is it when your car constantly reminds you of all the fun you’re not having? The Topic Tuesday covers the question of your love for a car weight against your ability to drive it as intended. Sean in LA needs saving from a monster commute, and the guys decide on drive homework for him. Social media questions include whether to buy a ‘heart’ car or ‘smart’ car, driving hard vs. wear and tear...

A listener proves that you can get paid for un-seriously shopping for cars! The guys take on a unique debate, and decide whether Joshua in Chicago should get a “curb car.” They also debate a car for the 3rd garage space in Steve’s garage, who keeps cars across the river from Manhattan. Social media questions cover Radwood choices, categorizing your drive homework, and external cameras in place of...

The guys cover many car conclusions for listeners, whether debated in an episode or inspired by discussion. Listeners have given themselves drive homework, and discovered cars they otherwise wouldn’t have considered. If you have your own conclusion, write to us with the specific episode number if the guys discussed on the podcast, as well as the cars Todd and Paul each recommended, along with your...

The 2019 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show has standout cars, both good and bad. The guys help James T. in southern Ontario break the cycle of owning uninspiring cars, and think about what might be good choices long-term. They also offer tough love to Carter B. in Canada, and make suggestions on whether to upgrade his Cayman or not. Social media topics include millenials’ car-buying proclivities, wear and...

The Topic Tuesday inadvertently turns into a rant about electric cars and their market position – what will change in the future, and how large will the market eventually be? The guys debate cars for Russell D., in San Antonio, TX, who is hoping his current car will survive long enough for him to save enough money for the replacement! Social media questions include badge placement on the hood or g...

The podcast briefly explores car relationship advice for Peter B., a student at the Univ. Tennessee, who is shopping for his girlfriend’s dad. The guys also tackle a debate for Reid S. in Nebraska, who can’t wait any longer, and wants a newer car right away. Social media questions cover the spectrum of sacrifice for transmissions, car color associations, and the difference in feel between RWD and...

Jamie Page Deaton, Executive Editor of the US News Best Car team, joins the guys to talk about cars for teen drivers and how to quickly get used to situations they may encounter. She talks about both new and used cars, offers best practices, and even insight from her own teenage years… Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Amazon Prime a...

The guys’ abilities are stretched with two unique debates: a 3rd family car that an au pair will drive, and a sports car for Saudi Arabia. Social media questions and topics include the destination being as important as the car you’re driving, what about Toyota’s new MR2, and are Tesla owners true car enthusiasts? Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is...

The Topic Tuesday covers a question from Sean C., who asks what cars were formerly a hot new thing, and have now fallen out of favor? The guys debate the quest for horsepower and how to reset your car ‘palate,’ for Colton S. in Oklahoma. Social media topics include safety standards of mid-engine configurations affecting car design, automotive telematics, and how to stay satisfied with what you hav...