Roadkill's Mike Finnegan
About this episode
Mike Finnegan from Roadkill joins the Oil & Whiskey podcast for a lively discussion about his automotive journey, including his experiences with classic cars, drag boats, and the evolution of car culture. He shares memorable stories from his early days in California, the challenges of building and racing cars, and his transition from print media to YouTube. The episode also touches on the nostalgia of car shows, the impact of Fast & Furious on car culture, and the importance of community in the automotive world. Finnegan's passion for cars and storytelling shines through in this engaging conversation.
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Finnegan, Co-host of Roadkill and Faster with Finnegan, to talk about building cars, making TV, and the wild road that led him here. From starting out as a writer and editor to becoming a face of automotive entertainment, Mike shares stories about working with David Freiburger, the early days of YouTube car culture, and balancing family life with constant projects and filming. The guys also dig into hot rod culture, unforgettable builds, and what keeps Mike chasing horsepower.
B-Series B2200S
"And it's starting to emerge where it wasn't just, you know, thrown together B-2200s, you know, and some subs and stuff. So now you're actually doing things."
Dodge Challenger
"What trunk? That was a 70 Challenger. And so Phil modified the trunk by just closing i..."
Datsun 240Z
"...orks really well. We were road tripping my Datsun 240Z cross country. It's a really shitty 71."
Ford Mustang
"... first stop. We went to Ken Diggs and brought his Mustang and something and told him we just couldn't get i..."
Cadillac DeVille
"Yeah. It's a 61 Coupe Deville heavy car because I haven't. I don't really try t..."
Cadillac Coupe Deville
"Yeah. It's a 61 Coupe Deville heavy car because I haven't. I don't really try t..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"A lot of good stories. And he knew I wanted a C2 Corvette. And he went out and bought one."
Chevrolet C10
"...pro touring, mostly trucks, actually. I have a 67 C10 that is super fun. It's got a sequential six spee..."
Ford Expedition
"... the chassis like 15 years ago and we used a Ford Expedition IRS. And we TIG welded dimple dyed off-road sheet..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"Oh, yeah. And Benzky Camaro is amazing. All that I would I would absolutely d..."
Toyota Supra
"...ie blew up. It's the reason I can't buy a Mark IV Supra. Because they're a grand, you know, like it did s..."
Chevrolet Nova
"...e me a hint. The first car we test drove was a 63 Nova SS, 327 with a power guide."
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
"but it's also a Nostalgia. This is a 76 Monte Carlo. It's an odd car, dude."
Toyota Tundra
"lug axles, right? And I'm towing it behind a tundra, just squatted. And all of a sudden I feel the tr..."
Toyota RAV4
"...e lanes of traffic, hits the side door of a black RAV4, up on the roof, down the front of the RAV4, chan..."
Porsche 911
"...st totaled this car. I'm sitting there and I call 911. And while I'm on the phone with 911, the RAV4 wi..."
Challenger Hellcat
"in the Arctic in like seven feet of ice. With a Hellcat doing donuts? Yeah, I saw an ultima go through th..."
Ford Bronco
"...t that fits the truck, not take the one out of my Bronco and put it in a truck."
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