Episodes

Ian Elliott, co-founder of rugged watch brand Elliott Brown, joins NineWorks Radio to connect his love of precision timepieces with a lifelong obsession with Porsches. The chat starts with Le Mans Classic plans and Porsche memories, then shifts to Ian’s path from unreliable Alpine V6 turbo to his first 996 in 1997, track-day learning, and the joy of driving technique. Elliott Brown’s “blow up watches” ethos—built for adventure, not display—comes through alongside talk of product naming and hidden meanings.

Bob and Dips trade stories from the machine shop, including the chaos of working on locked-in keys, blown metal repairs, and the reality behind “impossible” jobs. They compare how their skill sets differ—Bob shaping/structural work while Dips handles electronics/diagnostics—then get into the people behind the scenes, including who’s hardest to work with. Dips shares rapid YouTube growth and his messy Ferrari chassis project, while Bob talks about shifting tastes, long work hours, and plans to expand into bigger facilities and even a mobile media-style setup.

A lost “sport” towel becomes a funny, slightly emotional story about boating mishaps, then turns into a broader chat on how cars get “demoted” over time. They mourn the decline of MPVs as they morph into work vans, debate the everyday reality of diesel (clattery, especially on short trips), and compare that to EVs. The conversation lands on BMW’s new iX3: impressive real-world range and a strong interior concept, but not truly revolutionary styling—kids even call it ugly.

Chase Briscoe won the Aero 400 at Chicago Land Speedway, delivering a strong Toyota showing with seven of the top 10—an unprecedented result for the manufacturer in Cup. Briscoe beat Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, and a William Byron who led 94 laps. The race also featured major trouble for Kyle Larson (self-spin, flat tires, and severe scraping) and Tyler Reddick (splitter damage and a punctured radiator). Off-track, the weekend’s headlines centered on sellout crowds, parking/rain headaches, and a heated post-race controversy involving Austin Hill and Shane van Gisbergen, with data suggesting potential guilt.

PMA’s 2026 benchmark report becomes the springboard for five practical lessons on shop profitability—arguing that labor rate isn’t the separator. The bottom 10% charge more than the top 10% yet earn less, so owners should focus on operations and the “correct” labor rate tied to performance. Top shops also run higher productivity (about 60% vs 51%), rely on consistent processes, and push owners to act like CEOs by tracking key numbers weekly. Finally, winning shops invest in retention through clear expectations, coaching, and career paths.

Neil Simpson and the I Speak Jeep crew kick off with community updates, then pivot to “the good, the bad and the ugly” of vintage Jeep parts. They discuss how today’s reproduction and remaining name-brand options can be hit-or-miss, using a 1958 flathead six oil-change as a real example (special oil needs, sourcing issues). They also debate the fallout from conglomerates and potential bankruptcies affecting classic brands like Fram, plus the growing difficulty of finding quality U.S.-made components for 1970s Jeeps and beyond.

The crew at I Speak Jeep kicks off with a chaotic live-stream moment (camera “going rogue,” producer missing, then a quick fix) before settling into a bigger theme: why automotive conspiracy theories spread and how to separate myth from reality. They tease a future run of Jeep-specific conspiracies, starting with general automotive ones, and invite listeners to submit their own. The hosts also share local Jeep-parade updates for Coney, Ohio, plus a bit of Pittsburgh “yinz” banter and community planning for the weekend.

Silverstone delivered a sprint-weekend British GP where Charles Leclerc finally turned Ferrari’s momentum into a dominant win, beating George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The hosts focus on Leclerc’s calm, front-running control after a strong start from second on the grid, especially impressive given his earlier struggles to find race pace. Behind him, Andrea Antonelli’s long, unconventional strategy and late-race tyre timing created a tense battle with Hamilton—plus a few key incidents and penalties that shaped the gaps. The duo also debates whether Antonelli’s plan was pre-scripted or safety-car/traffic dependent.

Silverstone’s British GP delivered chaos, drama, and a Leclerc comeback. Matt and Tommy relive Charles Leclerc’s win after a sprint turnaround and strong race pace, with Lewis Hamilton admitting he lacked the speed and noting Ferrari setup ideas Leclerc has been adopting. They also break down Antonelli’s standout stint, the late-race safety car sequence, and the FIA’s clarified “safety car ending” ruling that left fans expecting a shootout but getting an anticlimax. Expect plenty of debate, plus memorable Leclerc radio moments and Silverstone weekend stories.

Charles Leclerc rebounds to win a chaotic British GP, but the bigger talking point is the controversial finish under the safety car. The panel dissects how a software/communications glitch reportedly displayed an “SC in this lap” message, then got rescinded, leaving lap cars to un-lap and the restart to occur only after the following lap—per the rulebook. Fans wanted a one-lap shootout; the hosts argue procedures were followed, yet debate whether regulations should adapt for time-critical late-race scenarios, comparing it to Abu Dhabi 2021.

Steven Fenwick reveals he’s ordered a Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric 350, expected around September, and discusses the wait as his lease ends in August. The show also takes a listener call from Lenny, who and his wife navigated multiple EV options and ultimately bought a Cooper (with a focus on what’s missing vs European specs). Lenny praises the dealership experience but complains about stripped-out tech, then shares home-charging upgrades from a granny charger to an EVnex wall unit and early ownership quirks.

Jerry Wayne Longman opens with a warm, church-of-internal-combustion vibe, then pivots to life on the road: comedy dates in California, anxiety about ticket sales, and a busy schedule that includes a guest spot on the Smoking Tire Podcast. He shares how he’s cutting travel costs by taking Amtrak from Los Angeles to San Diego instead of expensive rentals, and he’s excited for the coastal train experience. He also reflects on running errands through Houston’s “Tent City” area and the emotional complexity of homelessness, faith, and community.

The BTCP British Touring Car Podcast does a June mid-season review, bridging a long Turing Cars break with the latest news and on-track action from Alton Park. Driver availability is a big storyline: Osamu Karasima is set to race rounds 9–10 for Accelerate, likely replacing either Collard or Hamilton, while Tom Ovendon has also been linked after testing. The hosts debate the “driver merry-go-round” and its impact on teams and the sport. On track, June’s race delivered three winners and a tightly competitive grid, with WSR’s Charles Rainford highlighted as a standout “best of the rest.”

Craig Hanley, president of the Packard Club, joins John Paul on The Car Doctor Podcast to talk Packard history and a July 15 Warwick, Rhode Island car show featuring 50–60 Packards from 1912–1956. The conversation covers Packard’s origins in 1899, its “American Rolls Royce” reputation, and a string of engineering firsts (steering wheel, rumble seat, 12-cylinder, air conditioning). They also debate why Packard faded after WWII amid Big Three dominance, plus the Studebaker merger, late V8/Ultramatic issues, and today’s hobby support.

Dane Donovan fields calls while warning drivers about summer breakdowns and the rush to get cars ready for back-to-school. The big theme is parts availability: since the pandemic, repairs are increasingly delayed, and even small items can stall jobs. Dane shares a frustrating example—an exhaust flex pipe/catalytic converter repair on a 2020 Ford Flex blocked by an $11 recall clamp, leaving a customer stranded. He also discusses maintenance planning, including a caller’s question about when to flush a Toyota Sienna transmission.

Tesla confirms the Model Y L for the US, with first deliveries slated for September. The show breaks down pricing ($62,000 launch series, fully loaded), included perks (1 year FSD, supercharging, premium connectivity), new paint/interior availability, and a new 20-inch wheel option with minimal range impact. The hosts also cover FSD 14 Lite rolling out to hardware 3 cars, big Q2 production/delivery numbers, and Rivian R2 reservation timing updates. A separate, unsettling story involves ongoing theft of battery packs from Gigafactory Nevada.

Bradley Iger joins Sammy and Benjamin for a deep dive into the Czinger 21C, focusing on why its “Vmax” and high-downforce variants feel like different tools for different track goals. They geek out over the car’s alien aero—scoops, ducts, and extreme wings—plus the center-seat, single-row layout and the wild “spin and drop” entry. Bradley also explains Czinger/Divergent’s use of 3D-printed metal subframes and how the tech supports lightweight, track-first design. The episode also includes a chaotic heat-wave charging-station story and a bad track-day update from Benjamin.

Ron and Nanian tackle two big themes: avoiding preventable travel headaches and making smart long-term engine choices. They start with a Fourth of July PSA about wheel-lock keys—one missing key can strand you for days. Next, Gil in Tucson asks whether to buy a Ford F-150 4x4 with the 2.7L EcoBoost or the 5.0L Coyote for reliability and towing. Ron leans naturally aspirated for fewer expensive turbo failures over a decade, while acknowledging the turbo’s appeal. The show then pivots to a 1994/2004-era truck no-start/rough-running diagnostic involving ignition modules, spark checks, grounds, and sensor behavior.

Ron Ananian argues the best diagnostic tool in his shop is the waiting-room chair—not the scan tool. He recounts a case where a husband and wife brought in a late-model SUV with repeated, expensive parts swaps and no codes, yet the stalling persisted. By listening to both stories, he noticed the issue only happened under one routine: the wife’s short, steep-drive-to-stop-sign pattern. A throttle-body relearn after proper cleaning resolved it, and the car returned fixed within a week.

Mark Prosser of UK shop Auto Techniks talks Bay Window obsession at EBI 2026, sharing how he went from Ford/Cosworth life into building fast, stance-heavy Type 2s for decades. He describes early projects that evolved from big-engine street builds to drag-style buses, plus the “recipe” he sticks to: king-and-link front end, upgraded brakes, big wheels, and custom rear suspension/IRS conversions. Mark also covers building his own stroker-style engines for relaxed highway cruising, and the story behind his Savannah Beige bus imported as a shell.

Jerry Reynolds and co-host Todd Chambliss shift CarPro Radio into a “Road to 250” special for America’s 250th birthday, tying patriotic reflection to the everyday role of cars and trucks in freedom, work, family life, and opportunity. They highlight the people behind the country—farmers, small business owners, first responders, military families—and argue that trust and respect matter in both the auto business and society. The show also nods to World Cup visitors’ praise of America and features Jerry’s new song “Why Can’t Everybody See It?” before moving into practical vehicle-buying reminders.

Jerry Reynolds and Todd Chambliss mark America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic, car-industry-flavored special. They connect the “Road to 250” theme to everyday Americans—workers, first responders, military families, and small business owners—and argue that freedom is built through trust, honesty, and respect. The hosts highlight how cars and trucks enable real life: commuting, family trips, carrying tools and gear, and expanding opportunity. They also play Reagan’s “Warrior’s Pledge,” emphasizing sacrifice and the idea that freedom isn’t free.

Jerry Reynolds and co-host Todd Chambliss kick off a special “Road to 250” CarPro Radio Show for America’s 250th birthday, blending patriotic reflections with the show’s usual straight-talk about the auto world. They focus on everyday Americans—workers, service members, first responders, and dealership folks—arguing that trust, honesty, and respect are the real backbone of both the country and the car business. They also highlight World Cup visitors’ praise of America and debut Jerry’s new song “Why Can’t Everybody See It?”