Everyday Driver Car Debate

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...

Life happens, but that doesn’t mean parents can’t drive fun cars. The guys debate manual sedans for Mike R. in Seattle, WA, who has a growing family and a broken track car. They also cover island driving, and low-power options for Stephen F. in Key West, FL. Social media questions cover how to shop for seats, continuing driver education incentives, and tips for first-time car shoppers at dealershi...

Topic Tuesday is a two-part question about dualities. First, what’s the difference between a great car and a special car? And second, what comprises the spectrum of car enthusiasts? The guys debate an unexpected hero car for Scott W. in Syracuse, NY, and then take on social media questions that include how many track days is too many, best beginner Porsches, and how to explain hypercars… Season 5...

Many times people are shopping for a newer fun car, but not Jarrad, who wants something older than 25 years to save money on insurance and registration. The guys debate choices for him, along with sporty cars for Michaela G. in Dallas, TX, who needs her bike to fit in the back. Social media topics include cars that bring dads and sons together, getting your money out of mods, and marked-down new c...

What sports cars are the most stylistically representative of past decades? The guys discuss for Topic Tuesday, and debate unique choices for Jeremy M. in MN. They also take on social media questions that include fun-to-drive hybrids, Nissan’s next moves, and going back to analog… Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Amazon Prime and Vi...

When you’re lost on what to buy next and need driving homework, what do you do? The guys make suggestions for Bo, who is usually the one to make recommendations to friends. Aleks R. in CA has a new job and wants something fun to handle the commute. Finally, social media questions include how to convince your wife a car is safe, what are the best car questions to ask someone, and why do companies u...

What are good, inexpensive alternatives to dream cars? The guys discuss this for Topic Tuesday, and suggest good replacements if you can’t afford your aspirational car. They also debate choices for Jason L. in Denver, CO and talk about social media questions that include design annoyances and tire research…  Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is avai...

The guys debrief after their 3rd LeMons race at the Ridge Motorsports Park in Washington, and talk more about their drive with the Griots Garage guys. They discuss choices for Alex F. in Boston, MA, and adult cars for Hosney J. who is considering AWD. Social media questions include value based on ownership history, Panamera proportions, and good cars under less desirable brands… Season 5 is now ai...

The guys livestream from Griot’s Garage in Tacoma, WA with Richard and Nick Griot, talking about the cars they took for a drive that day. The Topic Tuesday covers the question of precious vs. protective, and the debate is for Peter S., who wants to buy a collector car for his yet unborn daughter… Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Ama...

Is styling the leading reason why you might buy a car? For enthusiast Jeremy M., it’s very high on the list, along with hydraulic steering racks and cable throttle bodies. Josh H. is a Subaru WRX fan, and thinking for the future while shopping for a new SUV for his wife. Social media questions include feedback received from OEMs about negative commentary, car values of the 2000s, and who is the al...

The 2020 Corvette Stingray reveal continues to ripple through the automotive industry, and many people have questions about what it does to the competition. Patrick T. in Minnesota is a Vette enthusiast and owner, and wrestles with the question of whether he’s missing out on another brand, or save for a new C8. Social media questions include manufacturers that offer the best white, why have cars g...

The new 8th generation Corvette has finally been revealed! But so has the crazy, new Lotus Evija electric hypercar. The guys take time to rant, and offer their take on both cars that are changing the automotive landscape. They debate roadtrip cars for Petar in Bulgaria, and among many good ones, a social media question asking if the phrase ‘no replacement for displacement’ should be retired? Seaso...

Car conclusions are becoming one of the guys’ favorite topics, when they discuss what listeners bought in all price categories. They debate potential commuter cars for Joshua L. in the northeast, who wonders if he can give himself permission to buy a German make. Finally, social media topics include unicorn commuters, explaining the race line without visuals, and how to spec a GT500? Season 5 is n...

Could Corvettes or Vipers offer many different performance variants to enthusiasts? The guys tackle this, along with which set of keys Patrick in OH should choose. Then, the budget debate is for John J., an emerging enthusiast trying to decide how to allocate funds. Finally, social media questions address who’s the bigger liability when encountering bikes and scooters, house carpet in cars, and de...

You read that right - the guys get way down in the weeds to answer questions and discuss topics like the state of driver’s education in the U.S., cars that pass the ‘smile’ test, and overcoming the fear of driving your fun car to work… Season 5 is now airing on the Motor Trend network through September 2019, Season 4 is available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review the podc...

Enthusiasts are constantly searching for cool car events, and listener Nick A. articulates this in his question to the guys: what are some top automotive things to do? Chance joins to add his ideas and discuss what are some fun and aspirational things to do? Then, Chris E., a driving coach at SpeedVegas writes a debate on behalf his mom, who needs something to replace her Cherokee. Social media qu...