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We share some insights from spending time with Chief Judges Kip Wasenko and Frank Campanale at the 30th anniversary of Keels and Wheels.

AutoFame Podcast – Episode 8: The 1950s – The Golden Age of American Automobiles In this episode of the AutoFame Podcast , host Kevin Brady takes listeners back to the 1950s , a decade that defined American car culture like no other. With the post-war boom, suburban expansion, and the rise of the highway system , the automobile became more than just transportation—it became a sym...

Episode 7: My Journey Through Cars, Business, and Automotive Culture In this special episode of the AutoFame Podcast , host Kevin Brady takes a personal detour from automotive history to share his own journey —from working at a gas station in high school to becoming a business leader, car collector, and passionate advocate for automotive culture. Kevin reflects on his early years as an auto...

AutoFame Podcast – Episode 6: The Auto Industry Goes to War – Cars, Conflict, and Innovation In this episode of the AutoFame Podcast , host Kevin Brady explores how World War II forced automakers to halt civilian car production and shift their focus to military manufacturing. From Ford's B-24 bomber assembly lines to GM's tanks and aircraft engines , the auto industry became a key play...

AutoFame Podcast – Episode 5: Surviving the Great Depression – Innovation in Hard Times In this episode of the AutoFame Podcast , host Kevin Brady explores how the Great Depression (1929–1939) reshaped the auto industry, forcing carmakers to innovate or risk extinction. As the economy collapsed, car sales plummeted , smaller manufacturers disappeared, and even industry giants lik...

AutoFame Podcast – Episode 4: The Roaring Twenties & the Rise of Automotive Competition In this episode of the AutoFame Podcast , host Kevin Brady explores the Roaring Twenties , a time when automobiles became faster, sleeker, and more competitive than ever. With Henry Ford's Model T losing its dominance , a new wave of automakers stepped in to revolutionize the industry. Key topics incl...

AutoFame Podcast – Episode 3: The Brass Era & The Ford Revolution In this episode of the AutoFame Podcast , host Kevin Brady takes listeners through the Brass Era (1896–1915) , a transformative period when automobiles evolved from experimental machines into a mass-market industry. This was the era when early automakers competed fiercely , but one man would change the game forever&m...

AutoFame Podcast – Episode 2: The Birth of the Automobile & The Pioneer Era In this episode of the AutoFame Podcast , host Kevin Brady takes listeners on a journey back to the pioneer era of the automobile , exploring the origins of self-propelled vehicles and the visionaries who made them a reality. From the early steam-powered contraptions of the 18th century to Karl Benz's revolutiona...

AutoFame Podcast – Episode 1: The Drive Begins In this premiere episode of the AutoFame Podcast , host Kevin Brady introduces listeners to AutoFame.com , the platform dedicated to preserving automotive history, car culture, and the personal legacies of enthusiasts worldwide. We kick things off by exploring the mission of AutoFame —a digital hall of fame where every car has a story wort...