Another Pointless Automotive Podcast
Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson
Updated about 15 hours agoWe are what the world truly doesn't need, yet Another Pointless Automotive Podcast. At least we know this is a pointless exercise to the benefit of nobody. As such, this is a podcast that ranges from the odd to the mundane, the typical to the absurd topics in the automotive world. Join along and be part of the unimportant.
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Episodes (234)
Episode #159 - Under the Radar Topless Fun
In a fully clothed episode, the fellas discuss ways that you can get your roofless jollies off, without bowing down and claiming that Miata is the answer. Let's chat about Reattas, XLRs, and Hot Topic this week and figure out if there are good drop tops out there for less money.
Episode #158 - Unsung Hero Sports Cars 90's Edition
Everyone knows the 90's sports car icons...the Acura NSX, the BMW M3, and the Toyota Supra. How about the lesser known hero sports cars? In this episode, the boys shine a light on some of these truly magical sports cars that can actually still be had at a reasonable price.
Episode #157 - Ward's 10 Best Engines Lists
Ward's Autoworld Magazine has been putting together well thought out and comprehensive lists for the last 30 years. So let's isht all over it! The dudes go back in time to read off and guess what the best engines where, according to the good people at Ward's in both 1995 and 2005. Is your favorite engine on the list?
Episode #156- Unqualified Dudes Reacting to Automotive News
If you've ever suffered thought this podcast, you know damn well we are firmly stuck in the past. So what the hell are we doing covering current news? Genuinely asking here. Either way, lets send it.
Episode #155 - Day Late and A Dollar Short
The fellas are late to the party this week in merging their busy schedules together to be able to put a podcast out into the world. Similarly, Honda and Nissan are deciding to merge together, but is this too late to save a flailing Nissan Motor Company? The dudes sit down to talk all things automotive mergers and acquisitions in a cobbled together episode, like Saab's model line up under GM's stewardship.
Episode #154 - All Things Diesel
Diesel talk gets little to no chatter (or clatter) on the pod, so it felt about time to jump right into it. You're 7th favorite automotive podcasters, Chadwick and Frank, talk all about the rise and fall of the diesel here in America. Come roll coal with us as we figure out if everyday diesels are fully dead or not.
Episode #153 - A Christmas Spankacular!
Oh unholy night! Your favorite heathens kick back and try their hand at a very special kinda of Christmas episode. How do a couple of dudes come together and cook up a Xmas themed car related 'sode? Tune in to find out!
Episode #152 - Automotive Would You Rather Vol. 5
What do the fells fall back on when they run out of ideas for a topic? Another game of automotive "Would You Rather". Poor questions with worse answers, Chadwick and Frank waste time cooking up bad situations to put themselves into. You living with Truck Nuts on all of your cars forever? Personal lubricant livery on your daily driver? Come be stupid with us this week!
Episode #151 - It's a Jaaaggg???
WTF did I just watch? Said nobody ever to a successful advertising campaign. Jaguar branding of old brings to mind Bond villains, proper cuppahs, and large green cars sliding sideways on a rain soaked B Road. The boys scrutinize the lates controversial ad from Jag and fondly remember their favorite models from the brand.
Episode #150 - For '04 Richer or Poorer
What's cooler than being a rich guy/gal in 2004 and buying some excellent rides? Being a lower middle class guy/gal in 2024 and dreaming about cool rides from 20 years ago! Tag along while we chatter on about the "04 Rich" phenomenon and discuss what cool cars were in the market two decades ago. Come for the banter, stay for the 2004 Suzuki line-up deep dive!
Episode #149 - Three Pointless Years
Welcome to the three year special episode! It's very much special in zero ways as the fellas talk about a bunch of random non-sense to avoid talking about their feelings. Three years of the pod is in the books, so let's reflect a bit and talk about what troubles the next three years of the pod might hold!
Episode #148 - According to the Accord
According to many, the Honda Accord is one of the greatest all around cars this pitiful excuse for a world has ever seen. The boys don’t disagree with this sentiment and elect to blow an entire pod episode rummaging through this fantastic car’s past and how it may have ultimately lost its way in the most recent iteration. Crosstour hate within.
Episode #147 - Toyota GR Rally Legacy Concept
We're not the dudes to cover trending topics, but when the topic pulls our Sega Rally Championship heartstrings we can't help ourselves. The boys cover the latest SEMA powerhouse...Toyota's GR86 equipped with the GR Corolla's excellent powerplant adorned in the all too sweet retro Castrol livery.
Episode #146 - All Things Garage
Whether it's your slightly over-glorified she-shed, or your aircraft hanger...a garage serves a fundamentally essential role in allowing us car peeps to be the way we are. In this 'sode, we deep dive into what makes a garage a garage and what key items are needed to accessorize it (besides crap box cars).
Episode #145 - I Didn't Hear No Bell
After a month off to goon away from the mic, the dudes are back in action! In a spirited return, the fellas sit down and catch up, not just with each over, but with you, the loyal APA podcast listener! Has Chadwick finally sold off some metal along with a actual garage? Has Frank evicted any more transient women from any of his cars? It's good to be back in the saddle again, so join us on a dumb and giggly return episode.
APA Podcast - Episode 144: Used Car Market Mayhem (2024 Edition)
The boys sure do buy and sell a ton of cars...I didn't say good cars...just cars. So they tend to keep a keen eye trained upon the used car market at all times. Lately the market has been tilting in favor of the buyer looking for something a little weird.
Episode #143 - World Power Threesomes (1980s)
The dudes are up to no good again. Head outta the gutter. This time, they are sitting down and drafting trios of 1980s cars to fit different roles, each picking from different continents. Which trio of 1980s Euro rides which you pick to own and fill a need for a family car, sports car, and offroad use case? No, you cannot pick 3 LM002s. Let's find out which errors in judgement they make here.
Episode #142 - Bird Doggin' Any Future Project Cars
Hey, the fellas aren't dead!? Not only are Chadwick and Frank very much alive, they are still dreaming of future projects to shop for! Are the bois going to jump into a life of mini truck'n and Honda modding? Will they do the right thing and keep selling off cars they currently own? Will they die mid podcast?! Turn on and tune out.
Episode #141 - Another Topicless Podcast Episode
The homies are crunched for time as life is bringing the heat, yet they somehow have just enough time to still sit down and talk cars. Not enough time however to think of a clever (or even profoundly stupid) topic. Tag along as they dudes chat about random automotive thoughts and maybe find themselves an adult website sponsorship.
Episode #140 - Let's Ruin Car Movies!
Your 5th favorite car podcasting duo kick back and do their best to make the most iconic car films into the worst. In a special Taco Bell fueled episode, Chadwick and Frank find bleak new ways to mod existing car films into twisted caricatures of themselves. What if we recast the lead in Gone in 60 Seconds? What if Lightning McQueen was able to take hyper gory and visceral body damage? You want weird? You've got it!
Episode #139 - Revisiting C&D 10 Best (1998-2002)
The boys are back at in a deeply retrospective mood. It's time again to revisit Car & Driver's 10 Best list. This episode's vintage includes the tail end of those wild and wacky 90's into the bold new 2000's. What are you favorite cars from this period, and did they make the list?
Episode #138 - Car Spotting Some Sweet Rides
The fellas sit down and recount some seriously sweet rides they have recently witnessed in the wild. Are you even a car person if you haven't left a note with your phone number on it on the windshield of a cool car?
Episode #137 - The Sub $5k Enthusiast Market
You want a cool weekend/fun car, but you don't want to break the bank? Well tune right in because we're serving up some fresh options for you to blow you spare cash on (spare cash?). It's tough market, but if you look hard enough there some diamonds in the rough
Episode #136 - Two Car Dudes Just Catching Up
On this episode...well, the title pretty much sums it up. It's been a long time since the boys have chatted...hell, they even skipped a week of posting the pod. Topics such as car auctions, new car purchases, and who knows what else will be spoken upon this week.
Episode #135 - The Art of Filming & Shooting Automobiles
The fellas love them selves a good camera, so long as they are on the other side of it, shooting photos and video. How do they do it? What are the tricks? Will they send nudes? Find out here!