The Kibbe and Friends Show

With 2026 officially underway, Episode 352 marks a turning point for the Kibbe & Friends Show. This year brings expansion—more formats, more content, and more ways to hang out—while staying true to what makes the show what it is. Rob kicks things off with stories from a brutally cold Yellowstone trip filled with snow coaches, snowmobiles, and a reminder that mechanical failure never takes a vacati...

The Kibbe & Friends Show brings back a classic this week with a rebroadcast of one of our all-time favorite Dukes of Hazzard episodes: Season 3, Episode 13 – "Duke vs. Duke." Released in 1981 during peak-series glory, this one throws Bo and Luke into the Hazzard County Derby— against each other. When Cooter wipes out and can't drive, Luke steps behind the wheel of Cooter's big-block Chevelle while...

This week we're doing something a little different, and honestly — something really special. For the first time ever, the original team behind my Chevelle build all sat down together to revisit the journey from 2011–2013. This wasn't a "sponsored" build or a corporate project. It was a leap of faith between friends who believed we could pull off something big long before we knew how. We started in...

Episode 350 is a Christmas-season milestone for The Kibbe & Friends Show , and the guys deliver exactly what the week before Christmas calls for: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation with all the extra flavor only K&F can add. Rob, Corndog, and Bernie celebrate the "small block Chevy" episode number, clink moose mugs, share the good news that Holley is back for 2026 , and recap a successful Toys...

'Tis the season, and it's time once again for the Christmas episode of The Muscle Car Place —a tradition now 17 years strong . We're thrilled to welcome our most exclusive guest of the year, known by many names around the world, but to us he'll always be Santa Claus . 2025 was a whirlwind year filled with unforgettable moments alongside the Holley MoParty and the Kibbe & Friends gang, from epic pa...

OSUSC 2026 Preview - Tracks, Rules, and TV Deals! Happy Holidays, everyone! We are back for one last show of the year to give a rundown of what you can expect in 2026. Two things were SPECIFICALLY covered in this show; the 2026 tracks and the 2026 rules! Registration opens on January 12, 2026! Also announced - we will have our OWN TV Crew for 2026 as well! This will relay in to a new YouTube chann...

Just outside the chaos of SEMA, we sat down at Hodson Motors—Riley Hodson's backyard-born, fast-growing sweepstakes operation that's taking over the classic 4x4 world. What started as a humble father-and-son hobby turned into a full business when Riley realized people weren't just following his truck builds…they trusted him. From diesel-swapped Suburbans to bone-stock Toyotas, Riley breaks down th...

In Episode 349 of The Kibbe & Friends Show , the crew battles a few Christmas-season technical gremlins before diving straight into holiday tradition: revisiting The Great Santa Claus Chase , the one and only official Christmas episode of The Dukes of Hazzard . Rob, Corndog, and Bernie bring their signature blend of nostalgia, humor, and heart as they walk through why this episode still delivers a...

In this Christmas edition of Ask Rick , we sit down with Rick Schmidt to talk holiday traditions, family time, and how he celebrates the biggest day of the year. Rick shares what Christmas looks like in the Schmidt household—good food, classic movies, and quality time with the people who matter most. As we wrap up 2025, it's the perfect moment to slow down, reflect, and appreciate another great ye...

In this week's episode of The Kibbe & Friends Show, the crew kicks off the Christmas season with one of the most beloved holiday films of the modern era: Elf. Rob, Corndog, and Bernie dive deep into what makes this 2003 classic so timeless—from Jon Favreau's intentional "Rankin/Bass meets live-action" style, to the practical effects and forced-perspective tricks that give the movie its handmade, s...

This episode delivers a packed finale to our SEMA 2025 coverage, featuring three can't-miss conversations straight from the show floor. We kick things off with Trent McGee from Centerforce , breaking down real-world clutch selection for street, strip, and track — covering everything from classic muscle car setups to high-horsepower, twin-disc race applications. Then Mark Gearhart from Holley joins...

Few movies capture the chaos, heart, and humor of the holidays quite like Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Steve Martin's tightly wound Neal Page and John Candy's endlessly lovable Del Griffith deliver one of the greatest odd-couple road trips ever put on film — a journey packed with missed flights, broken-down cars, and moments that somehow make you laugh uncontrollably and tear up at the same ti...

SEMA 2025 continues to deliver, and this third installment of The Muscle Car Place show is packed with killer interviews and industry insight. From Heidts Suspension's bolt-in Mopar independent suspension systems, to Blueprint Engines' OEM-style "compatible" powerplants, to Diamondback Classic Radials' one-of-a-kind custom sidewall tires, and finally to Terry McGean from Hemmings sharing how the i...

In this second episode of our SEMA 2025 series, we dive headfirst into the builders and brands that continue to reshape the automotive world. From the groundbreaking work of Ringbrothers and their jaw-dropping carbon-fiber Aston Martin "Octavio" build, to the bold vision of Trick Rides and their all-carbon widebody '69 Mustang "Scorched" series, this episode is packed with innovation, craftsmanshi...

This week on The Kibbe and Friends Show , we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of what we proudly call the greatest car movie ever made — Tommy Boy . With the release of the new 4K edition and the incredible restoration of an original movie car by director Peter Segal (now appearing at MCACN 2025), we knew it was time to bring this one back in a big way. The guys dig into fresh stories, behind-the-sc...

The latest Optima Ultimate Street Car Podcast closes out the 2025 season with a high-energy recap of SEMA week, the new event schedule, and the behind-the-scenes hustle that defines OUSCI. Rob Kibbe and Hollywood Jimmy Day share how hosting the road course and autocross before SEMA completely transformed the experience, giving competitors and organizers a stress-free show week for the first time i...

SEMA 2025 delivered big moments, bigger stories, and some truly unforgettable conversations—and in this episode, we're bringing you the first wave of highlights straight from the show floor. Rob and the TMCP team hit Vegas wide open, reconnecting with industry friends and discovering new innovators pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the automotive world. From modern tech hidden inside cl...

As of this episode's release (Wednesday, November 12), the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Patreon fundraiser is officially on! Our goal is to raise $3,000 by December 5th—and explain how Patreon plays a direct role in that push.  Every bump in support above and beyond the normal operating cost of the show goes straight to the U.S. Marine Corps for kids who wouldn't have much under the tree othe...

It's one of the biggest months of the year — SEMA, MCACN, and Thanksgiving! In this episode, Rick Schmidt joins Rob to tackle the real questions everyone's asking: turkey, beef, or ham? Cranberries from the can? And of course, what makes MCACN (the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals) such a world-class event. Rick gives us an inside look at his 13-mile 1964 Ford Galaxie XL, shares why authenticity...

The crew heads to Las Vegas for SEMA 2025, bringing with them plenty of laughs, chaos, and one classic Dukes of Hazzard re-review: Season 1, Episode 12, "Route 711." With Rob and Bernie on the ground (and Corndog holding down the home front), the team dives into the gambling-themed episode that mirrors their Vegas backdrop—complete with Bo and Luke unknowingly hauling a rolling casino, Uncle Jesse...

This week on The MuscleCar Place , Rob Kibbe welcomes Dan Kahn , president and CEO of Kahn Media , for an insider's masterclass on how to get the absolute most out of SEMA 2025 . Dan's deep roots in the automotive world—spanning journalism, car building, agency leadership, and service within SEMA itself—give him a uniquely panoramic view of the industry. As the author of The New Rules of the Road...

OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Las Vegas Convention Center It's the OUSCI 2025 Preview Show—your fast, funny, and actually useful guide to championship week! Rob and Hollywood Jimi break down the flipped format this year: autocross/road course/road rally happen the weekend before SEMA at Spring Mountain, then everyone rolls into the Show for D&E and Peak Per...

If you've ever dreamed of giving your classic A-body the precision handling of a modern performance car—this week's MuscleCar Place episode is for you. Rob sits down with Blane Burnett of RideTech to dive into the all-new MOMENTUM Series Chassis , a complete foundation engineered for 1964–1972 GM A-bodies like the Chevelle, Tempest, Cutlass, and Skylark. Built on RideTech's legacy of innovation—no...

The Kibbe and Friends Show returns with Episode 343 — and this one's full of laughs, nostalgia, and big ideas. Rob, Corndog, and birthday boy Bernie celebrate his 65th with a mix of humor and heartfelt chaos while rediscovering Speed Zone — the almost-forgotten "Cannonball Run III" starring John Candy. Between movie trivia and behind-the-scenes banter, the crew keeps the laughs rolling as only the...

Don Abenante of Retro Fabworks isn't your average YouTube builder — his story blends Hollywood grit, family legacy, and pure horsepower. After early stints on Below Deck, Horsepower Wars, and Netflix's Resurrected Rides, Don found his true calling behind the welder instead of the camera, documenting every cut and weld for his growing audience. His current project is deeply personal: a 1970 Chevell...