Another Pointless Automotive Podcast

Episode #234 - Anti-Halo Cars

OEMs LOVE to build themselves a nice and sexy "Halo Car" in order to flex their engineering and styling muscle, under the guise that it will become a shining beacon to draw people into the showroom. Is this bunk? What about the "Anti-Halo Car" which is a cheap and entry level offering that does the same thing without all the cost involved? PT Cruiser vs. LFA!? Let's discuss!

E234 Jul 22, 2026 72 min 148 annotations

Episode #233 - Overpriced Wheels & Screaming Deals

The current used car market is as used as ever. The fellas catagorize what they they believe to be overpriced, as well as some actual great deals available to the discerning car shopper. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

E233 Jul 15, 2026 66 min 123 annotations

Episode #232 - Attainable Bucket List Cars

Everyone loves to talk about their personal "Bucket List", Holy Grail, or Soggy Dream Garage and the F40s and F1s that make up that list. But what about the cars that we would love to own before we die that are ACTUALLY within reach? The homies sit down and discuss. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

E232 Jul 08, 2026 54 min 101 annotations

Episode #231 - The Actual Budget Overland Adventure

Enough edging up to the act, the boys are finally going on their budget overland adventure. How they both ended up with Nissan Xterras...the world will never know. Xterra Boys, roll out.***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

E231 Jul 01, 2026 52 min 24 annotations

Episode #230 - Last Minute Budget Overland Updates

The fellas will be off on their budget overland challenge a mere three days after this episode goes live (maybe). Will their sub $5,000 Xterras be up to the task? After listening to this episode, you will be the judge.***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

Jun 25, 2026 66 min 98 annotations

Episode #229 - Is Nissan Making a Comeback?

80's and 90's Nissan could do no wrong. After that time period, Nissan has kinda only done wrong. The brand has undergone quite the shakeup and looks to re-invent itself with enthusiast desires in mind. Is Nissan making a comeback?***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

Jun 17, 2026 68 min 138 annotations

Episode #228 - Disaster Class Luxury Cars

There are some great buys out there for lightly used super luxury cars out there, but is buying a wildly depreciated Q-Ship from yesteryear a good idea, or a receipt for disaster? The fellas sit down and pick out some of the worst examples available on the market today.

Jun 10, 2026 85 min 176 annotations

Episode #227 - When was Peak Volvo?

We strongly endorse some Swede speed round these parts, but when did Volvo actually peak as a brand? The fellas each pick their target year and defend it to the death. Did they get it right?***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

E227 Jun 03, 2026 64 min 119 annotations

Episode #226 - High Gas Price Solution Cars

The pumps got you pumping out all your cash to fill up your super thirsty sports car or gigantic SUV? Well, the fellas are here to present to you a plethora of fuel sipping cars that somehow manage to still be cool. Hypermilers unite!

E226 May 27, 2026 72 min 133 annotations

Episode #225 - Are We Just Car Hipsters?

Are the fellas just into weird and obscure automobiles for true heartfelt reasons...or are they just a couple of car hipsters trying to buck automotive normalcy?

E225 May 21, 2026 57 min 97 annotations

Episode #224 - Getting Jacked with Muscle Cars

Is the classic muscle car actually dead? The fellas debate whether or not we will see a return of American steel and sex appeal. Time to get jacked (off?) with muscle car talk.

E224 May 13, 2026 68 min 156 annotations

Episode #223 - Automotive Grudge Match: Isuzu vs. Suzuki

Two highly under appreciated Japanese auto makers square off this installment of Automotive Grudge Match. Does Isuzu have the edge with its larger off-roader offerings does Suzuki's pint-sized and highly unique cars capture the win?

E223 May 06, 2026 64 min 101 annotations

Episode #221 -Budget Overlander Progress Report

The fellas reveal their current progress (or absence of) in an attempt to add stress to their respective builds. Intense pressures help form diamonds...or some crap like that.

E222 Apr 30, 2026 71 min 143 annotations

Episode #221 - Cult of Coupe

Coupe are cool, just no avoiding that... then where did they all go? Used to be mandatory than an OEM needed to make a coupe version of nearly all of their sedan models. Are coupes no longer cool? Did Chadwick share an intimate moment with Shaq? We dissect all right here in Episode 221!***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

Apr 22, 2026 73 min 220 annotations

Episode #220 - Actual Dream Cars as Kids

Frank has a theory that most kids of a certain age, didn't ever really dream of owning a Porsche 911. Does Chadwick agree? The dudes kick back and reminisce about the cars that they actually dreamed of as children, what they were and how that might have changed how they feel about cars today. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

E220 Apr 15, 2026 64 min 31 annotations

Episode #219 - All Hail Suzuki

Suzuki is certainly one of the lesser known Japanese OEMs that once sold vehicles in these here United States, but the boys like em. Let's take a deep dive into the brand's colorful model lineup.***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

E219 Apr 08, 2026 87 min 35 annotations

Episode #218 - Budget Overlander Reveal

The fellas have actually done it, they have each bought a vehicle for their budget overland challenge and have not shared their purchases with each other yet. Until now! Did they do well? Tune in to find out!***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

E218 Apr 01, 2026 65 min 33 annotations

Episode #217 - When Was Peak Mitsubishi?

Every automaker peaked at some point in history. Zero people think that 2026 is the absolute zenith for Mitsubishi, so... when was this specific zaibatsu at their best? The dudes sit down to flesh it all out. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

E217 Mar 25, 2026 72 min 33 annotations

Episode #216 - No Sport Variant, But Deserved One

We love talking about hot versions of more mundane cars here on the pod, but what about all of those norm core whips that never hot a spicy variant? The fellas talk about hot versions that should have been made and dry dream of cars that never were. ***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

E216 Mar 18, 2026 61 min 31 annotations

Episode #215 - Automotive Grudge Match: Olds vs. Mercury

In a grudge match that no decent person would ever ask for, we pit Oldsmobile against Mercury. Don't leave just yet, there are actually some pretty damn cool cars worth examining here. Get it on!

E215 Mar 11, 2026 84 min 67 annotations

Episode #214 - Pony Boys

The dudes talk lots about the more obscure side of fun cars, but the Ford Mustang is something the fellas have experience with, and thus wanted to burn an episode talking horses. In an Ep that would make Mr. Hands blush, Chadwick and Frank talk all about pony cars.

Mar 04, 2026 69 min 41 annotations

Episode #213 - APA Pod Cheap Overland Brainstorm

Fresh off the heels of their wildly unsuccessful "Cheap Rally Car" challenge, the boys begin to explore the ill-planned idea of having a "cheap overland" challenge. What could possibly go wrong this time?

E213 Feb 25, 2026 67 min 54 annotations

Episode #212 - Only Car Folks Would Know

Ever been told that timing belts aren't that important and only take 15 mins to change? How about that tire age doesn't matter if it still has tread? Yeah, we certainly have. Tune in for a discussion that only car folks will understand...and not the normies.

E212 Feb 18, 2026 55 min 42 annotations

Episode #211 -Sedan Supremacy

Once a profoundly uncool door count having automobile, the sedan has had it's time in the spotlight with some really cool offerings (not currently...because all we want is crossovers). Join the fellas as we highlight some truly awesome sedans.

E211 Feb 11, 2026 55 min 41 annotations

Episode #210 - Doug DeMuro & The Death of Fun Cars

The fellas have long lamented the death of affordable fun cars... no breaking news there. Some Doug fella (claims to be a car guy) drops in to say that may not be true. Tune in for some banter on the subject and Doug's candle reveal.

E210 Feb 04, 2026 52 min 62 annotations