Victory & Reseda Podcast

Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Podcast, Episode 13!  In this episode, Randy and George talk about vehicles driven at the 2026 MAMA Spring Rally media drive, what George was able to punch is V-card with, visit Erik Berger's memorial bench at Road America, spotlight several recently worked with media vehicles, vehicle ownership updates, Rental Car Roulette and we speak with our guest, auto...

Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, Episode 12!  In this episode, Randy and George talk about Victory & Reseda's 15th anniversary, a recap of the 2026 Twin Cities Auto Show and 2026 Chicago Auto Show, a look at how the long term fleet vehicles fared for 2025 and guest interview of Charles 'Spaz' Miller and this racing endeavors. To watch the video...

Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, Episode 11!  In this episode, Randy and George announce the 2025 Vehicle of the Year VOTY selection process is beginning with your participation, recent vehicle reviews on the 2025 Toyota Sienna, Volkswagen GTI and Golf R, and the Jeep Wrangler. Tyler Christopherson from Minnesota Cars and Coffee and Kannonball Rally joins us as o...

In Episode 10, Randy and George cover the highlights of the 2025 Midwest Automotive Association (MAMA) Spring Media Rally #mama25sr including a hands on first look at the 2027 Scout Traveler concept, and Randy drives the  2026 Dodge Charger Daytona 4-door. Vehicles recently reviewed are the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta SE, 2025 Lexus RX 500h F SPORT Performance, Ford Ranger Raptor and Ford Lightning Pure...

Welcome to the Victory & Reseda Quarterly Report & Podcast, episode 9!  In this episode, Randy and George why they didn't make it to the 2025 Chicago Auto Show this year, discuss the use of premium vs regular fuel in vehicles (which do you use, let us know in the comments!), check in with our long term vehicle ownership experience with one getting a check engine light, cover the lates...

It took a while, but here we are! Welcome to out eighth episode of our Quarterly Report & Podcast! In this episode, we're featuring a Twin Cities personality from the automotive retail business as our guest, Richard Herod III. Until recently, he ran two very successful dealerships. A recent vehicle accident caused him to retire. However, he has returned to the automotive retail fold. He g...

In this episode, we have our first guest interview, and that is with Gabriel Young of Northern Flow Media!  We also reveal the 2024 V&R Vehicle of the Year #VOTY24 contenders, introduce a vehicle which has been hiding in our long term fleet, and discuss seven vehicles recently reviewed. For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda.net/ Merch!!!  Interested in a...

In this episode, Randy Stern and George Torline discuss the vehicles we drove at the 2024 Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, we get an update on the the V&R Machine (2021 Mazda CX-5) and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R demanded some attention as well.  And we recap some of the vehicles worked with over the last quarter. For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: htt...

In this episode, Randy Stern and George Torline discuss the 2024 Chicago Auto Show and their picks of the show.  The V&R Machine (2021 Mazda CX-5) gets its oil analyzed in our long term fleet update.  And a recap of the some of the vehicles worked with over the last quarter. Michelin Tire Love! Sponsor us please! :-) For all Victory & Reseda reading content, visit: https://victoryandreseda...

In this episode, Randy Stern and George Torline announce the 2023 Vehicle of the Year (#VOTY2023) nominees, see what they drove at the Midwest Automotive Association Fall Festival and Chicago Drives Electric media events, check in on their long term vehicles and review discussion on the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 2023 Honda Accord, and the 2023 Range Rover Sport.  Dielectric sealant mentioned can b...

Join Randy Stern and George Torline as they highlight several of the cars and trucks reviewed during the first quarter of the 2023 season, and see what George ended up with his spin with on the 'rental car roulette'.  In this episode, the vehicles spotlighted and their articles are: 2022 Acura MDX Type-S:  https://www.victoryandreseda.net/mte-2022-acura-mdx-types/ 2023 Toyota Sequoia:  h...

Join Randy Stern and George Torline for 'Victory & Reseda Reviews - Episode 2' as they highlight some of the vehicles from the the most recent auto shows.  Also they will discuss several of the cars and trucks they reviewed during the second quarter of the 2023 season. Plus see what Randy ended up getting with his turn playing 'rental car roulette'. For the full review of e...

The crew at Victory & Reseda have been busy over the summer working with all kinds of vehicles.  With this episode, see what Randy Stern and George Torline have been up to as they dig into some of the newest vehicles like the 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor, 2023 Mazda CX-9, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 EV. We also get a taste of some specialty vehicles like the Rolls Royce G...