Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson
Another Pointless Automotive Podcast
We are what the world truly doesn't need, yet Another Pointless Automotive Podcast. At least we know this is a pointless exercise to the benefit of nobody. As such, this is a podcast that ranges from the odd to the mundane, the typical to the absurd topics in the automotive world. Join along and be part of the unimportant.
Author
Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson
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Latest episode
Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Episode #232 - Attainable Bucket List Cars 08.07.2026 54:27
Everyone loves to talk about their personal "Bucket List", Holy Grail, or Soggy Dream Garage and the F40s and F1s that make up that list. But what about the cars that we would love to own before we die that are ACTUALLY within reach? The homies sit down and discuss. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night C...
Episode #231 - The Actual Budget Overland Adventure 01.07.2026 52:15
Enough edging up to the act, the boys are finally going on their budget overland adventure. How they both ended up with Nissan Xterras...the world will never know. Xterra Boys, roll out. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod
Episode #230 - Last Minute Budget Overland Updates 25.06.2026 1:06:14
The fellas will be off on their budget overland challenge a mere three days after this episode goes live (maybe). Will their sub $5,000 Xterras be up to the task? After listening to this episode, you will be the judge. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/AP...
Episode #229 - Is Nissan Making a Comeback? 17.06.2026 1:08:07
80's and 90's Nissan could do no wrong. After that time period, Nissan has kinda only done wrong. The brand has undergone quite the shakeup and looks to re-invent itself with enthusiast desires in mind. Is Nissan making a comeback? ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https...
Episode #228 - Discount Luxury Nightmares 10.06.2026 1:25:23
There are some great buys out there for lightly used super luxury cars out there, but is buying a wildly depreciated Q-Ship from yesteryear a good idea, or a receipt for disaster? The fellas sit down and pick out some of the worst examples available on the market today. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confide...
Episode #227 - When was Peak Volvo? 03.06.2026 1:04:23
We strongly endorse some Swede speed round these parts, but when did Volvo actually peak as a brand? The fellas each pick their target year and defend it to the death. Did they get it right? ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod
Episode #226 - High Gas Price Solution Cars 27.05.2026 1:12:37
The pumps got you pumping out all your cash to fill up your super thirsty sports car or gigantic SUV? Well, the fellas are here to present to you a plethora of fuel sipping cars that somehow manage to still be cool. Hypermilers unite! ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www....
Episode #225 - Are We Just Car Hipsters? 21.05.2026 57:57
Are the fellas just into weird and obscure automobiles for true heartfelt reasons...or are they just a couple of car hipsters trying to buck automotive normalcy? ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod
Episode #224 - Getting Jacked with Muscle Cars 13.05.2026 1:08:09
Is the classic muscle car actually dead? The fellas debate whether or not we will see a return of American steel and sex appeal. Time to get jacked (off?) with muscle car talk. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod
Episode #223 - Automotive Grudge Match: Isuzu vs. Suzuki 06.05.2026 1:04:42
Two highly under appreciated Japanese auto makers square off this installment of Automotive Grudge Match. Does Isuzu have the edge with its larger off-roader offerings does Suzuki's pint-sized and highly unique cars capture the win? ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://w...
Episode #222 -Budget Overlander Progress Report 30.04.2026 1:11:56
The fellas reveal their current progress (or absence of) in an attempt to add stress to their respective builds. Intense pressures help form diamonds...or some crap like that. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod
Episode #221 - Cult of Coupe 22.04.2026 1:13:23
Coupe are cool, just no avoiding that... then where did they all go? Used to be mandatory than an OEM needed to make a coupe version of nearly all of their sedan models. Are coupes no longer cool? Did Chadwick share an intimate moment with Shaq? We dissect all right here in Episode 221! ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "La...
Episode #220 - Actual Dream Cars as Kids 15.04.2026 1:04:18
Frank has a theory that most kids of a certain age, didn't ever really dream of owning a Porsche 911. Does Chadwick agree? The dudes kick back and reminisce about the cars that they actually dreamed of as children, what they were and how that might have changed how they feel about cars today. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA...
Episode #219 - All Hail Suzuki 08.04.2026 1:27:33
Suzuki is certainly one of the lesser known Japanese OEMs that once sold vehicles in these here United States, but the boys like em. Let's take a deep dive into the brand's colorful model lineup. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod
Episode #218 - Budget Overlander Reveal 01.04.2026 1:05:30
The fellas have actually done it, they have each bought a vehicle for their budget overland challenge and have not shared their purchases with each other yet. Until now! Did they do well? Tune in to find out! ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod
Episode #217 - When Was Peak Mitsubishi? 25.03.2026 1:12:19
Every automaker peaked at some point in history. Zero people think that 2026 is the absolute zenith for Mitsubishi, so... when was this specific zaibatsu at their best? The dudes sit down to flesh it all out. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod
Episode #216 - No Sport Variant, But Deserved One 18.03.2026 1:01:45
We love talking about hot versions of more mundane cars here on the pod, but what about all of those norm core whips that never hot a spicy variant? The fellas talk about hot versions that should have been made and dry dream of cars that never were. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!...
Episode #215 - Automotive Grudge Match: Olds vs. Mercury 11.03.2026 1:24:12
In a grudge match that no decent person would ever ask for, we pit Oldsmobile against Mercury. Don't leave just yet, there are actually some pretty damn cool cars worth examining here. Get it on! ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod
Episode #214 - Pony Boys 04.03.2026 1:09:24
The dudes talk lots about the more obscure side of fun cars, but the Ford Mustang is something the fellas have experience with, and thus wanted to burn an episode talking horses. In an Ep that would make Mr. Hands blush, Chadwick and Frank talk all about pony cars. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential...
Episode #213 - APA Pod Cheap Overland Brainstorm 25.02.2026 1:07:48
Fresh off the heels of their wildly unsuccessful "Cheap Rally Car" challenge, the boys begin to explore the ill-planned idea of having a "cheap overland" challenge. What could possibly go wrong this time? ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.co...
Episode #212 - Only Car Folks Would Know 18.02.2026 55:34
Ever been told that timing belts aren't that important and only take 15 mins to change? How about that tire age doesn't matter if it still has tread? Yeah, we certainly have. Tune in for a discussion that only car folks will understand...and not the normies. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidenti...
Episode #211 - Sedan Supremacy 13.02.2026 56:14
Once a profoundly uncool door count having automobile, the sedan has had it's time in the spotlight with some really cool offerings (not currently...because all we want is crossovers). Join the fellas as we highlight some truly awesome sedans. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!**...
Episode #210 - Doug DeMuro & The Death of Fun Cars 04.02.2026 52:00
The fellas have long lamented the death of affordable fun cars... no breaking news there. Some Doug fella (claims to be a car guy) drops in to say that may not be true. Tune in for some banter on the subject and Doug's candle reveal. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https:/...
Episode #209 -Saving Volkswagen 28.01.2026 1:08:12
Despite a lack of payment from OEMs for all of the consulting the fellas have pushed out in these "Saving" brand episodes, the homies sit down and do their best to save VW. Does anyone actually know or care what VW makes today outside of the GTI and Golf R? Let's see what bad ideas the dudes have in mind to bail out this German icon. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for...
Episode #208 -2026 New Year Same Us 16.01.2026 59:27
As we welcome in 2026 fashionably late, we can't help but reflect on all the resolutions we didn't hold ourselves to last year. Don't worry, we created a new list...to not hold ourselves to this year. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!*** https://www.patreon.com/c/APApo...
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