The Kibbe and Friends Show

Dr. Jamie Meyer returns to preview year two of the High Performance Expo (HPX), coming June 2–4 to the Charlotte Convention Center—and this isn't just another trade show. Built to unite the racing, aftermarket, OEM, dealer, off-road, and overlanding worlds, HPX is quickly becoming the East Coast hub the industry has been missing. After a surprisingly strong debut, year two expands with bigger lead...

This is a special edition release of the K&F Show! We were lucky enough this week to have Corey Eubanks on the show, live an in person. This is Part 1 (or 2) of his interview. Part 2 will release next week, but as a benefit to our Patreon supporters we've posted the ENTIRE Full length interview there NOW! Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/kfshow to sign up! ==================== Corey M. Eubanks has...

Rick Schmidt from National Parts Depot returns for the April edition of Ask Rick, fresh off an incredible run of back-to-back concours events—taking wins at both Moda Miami and Amelia Island. In this episode, Rick and Rob break down what really goes into competing at that level, from how cars are selected and judged to the behind-the-scenes dynamics most enthusiasts never see. Along the way, they...

The 2026 Ultimate Street Car Association season continues as we head to NOLA Motorsports Park for one of the most anticipated stops of the year. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know for the NOLA event—schedule, format, and what competitors can expect across all segments including the road rally, autocross, design & engineering, and road course sessions. With a more streamline...

In this Easter-themed episode of the Kibbe & Friends Show, we kick off spring the right way—with cars, stories, and a return to what makes this hobby so much fun. The guys cover everything from Easter traditions and food debates to behind-the-scenes stories in automotive media, including how content creation has evolved from rough early YouTube days to today's polished productions. There's even a...

The 2026 Ultimate Street Car Association season is officially underway, and the opener at G2 Motorsports Park set the tone in a big way. From the first run to the final awards, the event delivered high-level competition, strong participation across multiple classes, and a smooth, efficient flow that reflects the continued evolution of the series. With updates to event operations and a team that mo...

Mike Finnegan returns to The MuscleCar Place for a special edition episode, and as always, he brings the stories, honesty, and perspective that only he can deliver. From his early days on Roadkill to becoming a full-time YouTube creator with Finnegan's Garage, Mike shares what life looks like after the 2024 shutdown of Motor Trend productions. What once felt uncertain turned into the perfect trans...

This week on the Kibbe & Friends Show , Rob Kibbe, Justin "CornDog" Cornette, and Bernie "Broke Wing" McPartland revisit one of their favorite comedy movie reviews — The Other Guys starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Originally featured back in Episode 290, the film remains a perfect blend of absurd comedy and automotive moments, highlighted by the unforgettable red Prius police car and the c...

In this episode, Rob Kibbe and Jimi Day sit down with Cameron Foremaster of SpeedTech Performance to talk about the evolution of SpeedTech, the growth of the QA1 performance family , and why the Optima Ultimate Streetcar Series remains one of the best proving grounds in grassroots motorsports. Cameron shares how his lifelong passion for cars led him to SpeedTech in 2019, and how the company has gr...

Scott Bowers from Ron Francis Wiring returns to The MuscleCar Place to talk about the art—and reality—of wiring hot rods the right way. With decades of experience helping builders bring everything from garage projects to award-winning show cars to life, Scott shares why thoughtful wiring design makes all the difference. Instead of generic "universal" kits, Ron Francis Wiring focuses on engineered...

In Episode 359 of The Kibbe & Friends Show , the guys head back to The Dukes of Hazzard Season 1 with a review of Episode 7, "Luke's Love Story." The story centers around the annual Hazard County Obstacle Derby, where Luke enters the General Lee against a new challenger — Amy Creevy and her black Mustang, "Lucifer." The episode blends racing, romance, and sabotage as Amy's jealous ex-boyfriend att...

In typical K&F fashion, things quickly spiral into chaos. Rob gets woken up at 4 AM by a smoke alarm only to discover water pouring out of it thanks to an upstairs bathroom flood. Bernie delivers weather with the energy of a town historian reading a plaque, the guys run through another round of Celebrity Automotive Ancillary Birthday , and a brutally accurate job-interview PSA reminds everyone tha...

This month on Ask Rick , Rick Schmidt from National Parts Depot joins us for a St. Patrick's Day edition covering everything from green cars and Guinness to real-world business questions. We discuss whether presidential addresses truly move the needle for business decisions, what the current tariff situation looks like on Taiwanese restoration sheetmetal, and how NPD is handling pricing in real ti...

The 2026 season of the Optima Ultimate Street Car Series is officially underway! In Episode 222, Jimmy Day and Rob Kibbe announce the series' expansion into full video production while continuing the long-running audio podcast. With a dedicated TV and social media crew now attending every event — plus a televised program planned ahead of SEMA — competitors will see more exposure than ever. Drivers...

Jason Noel, founder of Fat Fender Garage in Gilbert, Arizona, joins us this week with a story that's less about horsepower at the beginning — and more about perseverance. Jason didn't grow up chasing race cars. He was a finish carpenter by trade, building doors and crown molding before the 2008 housing collapse wiped out his business and forced a complete reset. What came next wasn't a hobby gone...

This episode of The Kibbe & Friends Show delivers a full Phase 4 blend of heart, horsepower, and Hazzard County as we celebrate the life of Robert Duvall, recap Dallas Kibbe Racing's latest national event run, and dive headfirst into one of the strongest early Georgia-era Dukes episodes ever made — Season 1, Episode 5: "High Octane." Before we get to Hazzard, the guys reflect on the passing of Rob...

Rob is in Florida this week with Dallas kicking off his 2026 racing season at Auburndale Speedway in Winter Haven. It's a five-day national Legends tournament — practice, qualifying, and racing every single day — with Dallas running the Semi-Pro class in the white #13. The goal this season is simple: run the biggest Legends events possible, graduate up and out of the class, and take the next step...

It's the month of love and football, and Rick Schmidt is back with another edition of Ask Rick to break down what's happening right now in the automotive world. Rick weighs in on recent comments from Ford CEO Jim Farley about the future of sedans, noting that American automakers have largely abandoned the affordable sedan market—leaving foreign manufacturers, especially Korean brands, to quietly d...

USCA 2026 Media & Audience Expansion – A New Era Begins! We're excited to share that 2026 will mark the launch of the most ambitious and far-reaching season in USCA history — not just on track, but everywhere our content lives. A brand-new USCA website is coming , designed to better serve drivers, fans, and partners , while acting as the central hub for schedules, coverage, results, and media. Alo...

This episode of The Kibbe & Friends Show brings the show back to its Phase 4 sweet spot with a full-on Dukes Review of one of the best early Georgia-era episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard : Season 1, Episode 4 — "Repo Men." It's the perfect mix of simple Hazzard County storytelling, big laughs, and the kind of car-nerd details that only this show obsesses over — right down to the General Lee quirks,...

Tom Maxwell - Velocity Restorations : Doing the Impossible: "Mass Production Line" Manufacturing for Classic Mustangs, Broncos, Ford and Chevy Trucks! There are people who love restoring their own vehicles, spending years crafting a project to perfection. There are also people willing to invest significant money and time having a car custom-built for them from the ground up. And then there's the r...

This episode of The Kibbe & Friends Show delivers a long-overdue review of Ford vs Ferrari , a modern racing classic that has become required viewing for car fans everywhere. With Daytona season approaching and January's auction buzz still fresh, the timing couldn't be better to revisit the story of Ford's legendary battle against Ferrari at Le Mans and the people who made it happen. It's a film t...

Some movies don't just entertain us — they become part of who we are. Tommy Boy is one of those rare films, blending heart, humor, brotherhood, and horsepower into a story that has resonated with car people for nearly three decades. On this week's episode of The MuscleCar Place , Rob Kibbe has the rare privilege of interviewing Tommy Boy director Peter Segal and master restorer Marcus Anghel to te...

Welcome to Episode 353 of The Kibbe & Friends Show — and yes, this is the second show of 2026, which means we're officially back to doing what we do best: talking cars, talking nonsense, and occasionally learning something by accident. We kick things off with Quitters Day (the second Friday in January when New Year's resolutions go to die), debate the nation's fittest and fattiest states, and then...

National Parts Depot is celebrating an incredible milestone — 50 years in business — and we're sitting down with Rick Schmidt for a special Ask Rick episode to talk about the journey that built one of the most respected names in classic car restoration. From its humble beginnings in a family basement to becoming a global leader in restoration parts, Rick shares the story of how his father Jim Schm...