About this episode
Exploring the iconic vehicles from the critically acclaimed series Breaking Bad, this episode dives into how each car reflects the characters' personalities and arcs. Hosts Kurt and Ben discuss notable vehicles like Walter White's Pontiac Aztec, Jesse Pinkman's Monte Carlo, and the infamous RV used for cooking meth. They also touch on the significance of each vehicle in relation to the show's themes and character development. With anecdotes and insights into the production choices, this episode is a fascinating look at how cars contribute to storytelling in television.
The CarStuff crew discuss some of the cars featured in AMC's acclaimed television series Breaking Bad.
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Nissan Frontier
"It's amazing. It's like the last frontier and we had to get a rental car and got a GMC Acad..."
GMC Acadia
"...tier and we had to get a rental car and got a GMC Acadia, which is like a mid-size SUV kind of crossover t..."
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
"...d it was pretty neat because I still drive my old Monte Carlo. So every time I'm in a car that was made after 2..."
Aztek Pontiac Aztec
"...uch I hated Walter White's original car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztec. You remember that one, right?"
Cadillac Fleetwood
"...ell, Ben, it's an RV and to be specific as a 1986 Fleetwood Bounder that Jesse nicknames the Crystal Ship. Ye..."
Jeep Grand
"...s that help me learn a lot about people. The 1991 Jeep Grand Wagonier, which is driven by Walt's wife, Skyler,..."
Jeep Wrangler
"It's a known problem. But the Jeep Wrangler was also known for rolling over when people would..."
Jeep Commander
"...m? The car that we see him in most is a 2006 Jeep Commander. So that would be the DEA issued vehicle."
Volkswagen Beetle
"...without spending too much time on it. The 2008 VW Beetle driven by Hank's wife Marie. Marie is far from my..."
Cadillac DeVille
"...Breaking Bad. Saul Goodman drives a 1997 Cadillac Deville. It's not a secret, man."
Chrysler 300
"...y or two. But then he also drives a 2012 Chrysler 300, which I believe was a birthday gift. Yeah."
Chevrolet El Camino
"Yeah. Interesting tie in here with the Chevy El Camino. When Jesse takes the RV to Clovis's junkyard, I ..."
Dodge Challenger
"Yeah. The 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8. Yeah."
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