Mike Herzing

Let’s Talk Wheels

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Mike Herzing and Jeremy Birenbaum have the automotive news, reviews, and maintenance tips you’re looking for, and information on joining the growing classic car community. Mike and Jeremy will let you know what is trending up and what is a bargain. It doesn’t matter if it is current or a classic, two wheels or four, Mike and Jeremy will give you the benefit of their years in the industry. Buckle up for an hour of information and fun!

Author

Mike Herzing

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

mike77429.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

01/13/2024 Let’s Talk Wheels 13.01.2024

 Mike and Jeremy have a great show this week. They speak with Pate Swap Meet’s Charlie Gambolous about their 2024 event in April at Texas Motor Speedway. Mike reviews the 2024 Ford Superduty. And Jeremy gives us the scoop on 2024’s best deals on Classics and Collectables! 

01/06/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 06.01.2024

Mike and Jeremy start the show’s 10th year off with a HUGE Honda recall story; they comment on the seven EVs that qualify for the $7500 Government Tax Credits and re-cap 2023’s biggest automotive stories with their guest, Alan Gell, award-winning Automotive Journalist

12/23/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 23.12.2023

For their Christmas Weekend Show, Mike and Jeremy speak with Ben Peoples from Transferflow about their fuel tanks. Mike reviews the Lexus LX600 F Sport SUV. Jeremy and Mike give last-minute gift ideas for the car lover in your life.

12/16/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 16.12.2023

Mike and Jeremy have a great conversation with Jason Larson from Tuffy Security Products about how to keep safe during the holidays. Mike reviews the Genesis Electric G80 The Guys have a chance to speak with Meghan Pastoria about On Star’s 16th year of tracking Santa. And On Star is donating $1 to the American Red Cross whenever anyone asks where Santa is located! It’s a great show you don’t want...

12/09/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 09.12.2023

Mike and Jeremy speak with Hemmings' Motor News President Jonathan Shaw about the future of classic and collectible cars. Mike and Jeremy remind us about holiday shopping safety. Mike spoke with Jennifer Brace, Chief Futurist for Ford, about their Annual Trends Report. Mike and Jeremy discuss gift ideas for the car lover in your household. All this and MORE on this week's show!

12/02/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 02.12.2023

Mike finds out what's in Ford's Annual Trends Report with a conversation with the Ford Motor Company's Futurist, Jennifer Brace. Jeremy tells us about a collectible that is a great deal right now, and they get together and caution shoppers about holiday thefts.

11/25/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 25.11.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy talk to Polymer Dynamics Founder Carl Benton about extending the life of turbochargers. Mike reviews the 2024 Mazda CX90 Turbo S AWD (that’s a mouthful!) Mike & Jeremy explain winterizing your vehicle. Jeremy explains celebrity-owned cars: are they worth the extra money? All this on this week's Lets Talk Wheels!

11/18/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 18.11.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy are talking with Jonathan Shaw, President of Hemmings, on their 70th anniversary celebration and reimaging. Mike reviews the Toyota Sienna Hybrid Van, and Jeremy teaches us how to value our classic car.

11/11/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 11.11.2023

This week, Jeremy does a “Mythbusting” segment on EV’s with GM’s Derek Sequeria. Mike reviews the Lexus RX500h F Sport. Mike answers questions on CVT transmission maintenance. Ford’s Scott Rumfield speaks to us about an employee veterans program called Team Rubicon.

11/4/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 04.11.2023

Mike and Jeremy discuss EV sales problems, the definition of a UX vehicle, and Car thefts are up! Mike reviews the 2024 Hyundai Kona and interviews Melvyn Bautista from Hyundai about the Kona. Mike answers questions emailed in about AC problems. And Jeremy talks about the value of the Mid 80’s S10 Blazers.  

10/28/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 28.10.2023

Mike and Jeremy explain a Ford EV recall and discuss EV sales leveling off. Stellantis pulled out of SEMA, The LA Auto Show, and CES because of the UAW strike. Mike reviews the 2024 M-B GLS450 4MATIC and answers maintenance questions about belts and hoses. Kevin Fitzpatrick from OPUS IVF comes on to talk about technology for auto repair and body shops. Jermy speaks with Ford’s Brian Gouldi about a...

10/21/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 21.10.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy have a great conversation with Jim Kahl from Maradyne Performance Fans on the best way to keep our cars and trucks cool. Mike gives us the Buzz around the Last Call Dodge Charger Super Bee. Jeremy talks about the differences in value between collectible regular and extended cab trucks.

10/14/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 14.10.2023

A lot going on this week: Mike and Jeremy discuss a Tesla that is the price of a Carolla, a potential HUGE recall, and the cheapest place to buy used cars. Next, Mike explains alignments and tire rotations. Mike reviews a NEW Buick CUV, and Jeremy explains the best way to present your car for sale.

10/07/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 07.10.2023

Mike and Jeremy speak with Eric Smedding from Michelin this week about their NEW Truck and SUV tires. They discuss Ford engines blowing up and Kias and Hyundais with a recall for potential fires. Then, Mike discusses when to change your oil for your driving conditions. Jeremy tackles counterfeit parts problems. All of this and more on this week's Let's Talk Wheels!

09/30/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 02.10.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy interviewed Mike Spagnola, President of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association. Mike will inform us of all the essential things SEMA does for the Industry and our fellow enthusiasts. Mike announces SEMAFEST, a very cool event they have coming up that is open to the public! Mike and Jeremy discuss oil change intervals and tire rotations. Jeremy asks about doing...

09/23/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 23.09.2023

Mike and Jeremy speak with Rebecca Sparling from GMC this week about the Completely New GMC Acadia launched at the recent Detroit Auto Show. Mike reviews the Dodge Hornet, and then the guys discuss Privacy, or the lack of it, in your cars. It is terrible, folks, as bad as it gets! Tune in and hear the real deal!

09/16/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 16.09.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy speak with the always fun Pete Vicari from Vicari Auctions and creator of the Cruisin the Coast event October 1-8. Mike reviews the crazy fast Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392. (how can 475hp ever be wrong?) Jeremy speaks with the Ford folks about their new Mach-E Rallye Edition. Be sure to download it and subscribe!

09/09/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 09.09.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy speak with Jill Gonzalez from Wallethub about the best and worst states for teen drivers. Also, Jill tells us how to save money when shopping for your teen’s insurance. Mike reviews the 2024 Subaru Impreza and teaches us about charging systems. Jeremy updates us on his VW Truck project.

09/02/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 02.09.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy interview Will Barrett from Enphase, an energy company that provides homeowners with EV chargers, Solar Panels, and batteries for residential use. Mike reviews the GMC Canyon AT4X Truck, and Jermy discusses Classic Cars that are becoming more affordable.

08/26/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 31.08.2023

On this week's show, Mike and Jeremy discuss Ford Dropping the entry-level Bronco, thus raising prices. They explain two Jeep software recalls and a Nissan Sentra recall. They wrap up the news segment with a story of Honda/Acura adopting Tesla's NACS Charging Plug (and their network of chargers) And FORD CEO Jim Farly's Uncomfortable Route 66 EV Road Trip where finding fast chargers was a problem....

08/19/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 19.08.2023

Mike and Jeremy speak with Ted Ryan, the Ford Company Historian and head of the team responsible for the Ford Heritage Vault. Https://Fordheritagevault.com   is where you can find 15K of FREE downloadable hi-resolution historical Ford brochures and photos. Along with Ted’s announcement, Mike reviews the NEW Nissan Z and answers your current and classic car questions. Be sure to tune in to this wee...

08/12/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 12.08.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy talk fuel tanks with Ben Winter from Transferflow. Transferflow builds the best (in our opinion) replacement fuel tanks on the market today. If you could use a larger capacity under the body or in the bed tank, these folks are the ones to talk to. Mike reviews the Buick Encore Avenir, and Jeremy explains EV replacement powertrains. All this and more on this week’s Lets T...

08/05/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 05.08.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy interviewed the always-popular Tony Zeal, Global Training for CTEK (the battery charger people). Tony tells us how to prevent damaging our vehicles when jump-starting cars. They also speak with GM Design Engineer Ursla Stanborough about hands-free driving.  This week's car review is the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer III. In the classic car segment, Mike and Jeremy talk about...

07/29/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 29.07.2023

Mike and Jeremy discuss the new Ford Mach-E Rallye Car this week and why they are doing that. The parts shortage is still with us and more. Mike reviews the GMC Canyon Denali, and their interview is with Cheryl McCarron from GM, who explains just how important the auto industry is to the US economy. In our Classic Car segment, Mike and Jeremy discuss the market stabilizing and give examples of car...

07/22/2023 Let’s Talk Wheels 22.07.2023

This week, Mike and Jeremy discuss Ford cutting the F150 Lighting's price, another big Honda recall, and Tesla's producing their first new Cybertruck.  Mike's review is the new Jeep Gladiator Mojave. Their guest is Brian Herron from Opus IVS, who explains the Right to Repair Act and how it impacts the price we pay for repairs. Mike and Jrmy discuss the best soon-to-be classic cars to buy now and h...

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