Another Pointless Automotive Podcast
Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson
Updated about 16 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 #109 - Automotive Grudge Match: BMW vs Mercedes Benz
The two Uber-titans of the German automotive scene come to fisticuffs in a knock-down Bavarian bar brawl for the ages. The M division takes a clear shot at the AGM groin with manual gearbox options, while Mercedes unleashes a furry of borderline illegal blows by way of Cosworth powered touring car sweetness. Who will claim the championship belt once the dust clears?
Episode #108 - Screw Fleet Liquidation... Let's Buy Cool Cars
The fellas fall off their rehab program of car selling and fleet reduction and instead start snagging up some sweet rides. In what can only be described as a roller coaster of emotions and reversal of fortunes, the boys face their fleet liquidation challenges by way of full ignorance and reckless abandon.
Episode #107 - Revisiting C&D Top Ten List (1988-1992)
The fellas dust off some vintage issues of Car & Driver to see what iconic models adorned their highly celebrated Top Ten Car List. The years being reviewed in this episode are 1988-1992... and could a more industry revolutionizing period be selected? Tune in for some real gems being unearthed and discussed in this period.
Episode #106 - Good Cars for People Who Hate Cars
Maybe you're not spec sheet guy, badge worship guy, nor even car enthusiast adjacent. You simply need a car that's going to turn on, run, and get you to even the most mundane of destinations with reliable frequency. We may talk about cars just right for you. Hell, we even flip the script and cover cars for you to avoid at all cost.
Episode #105 - 2 Year Anniversary Special!
We somehow made it two full years with this messy word soup of a podcast! Much like in the one year anniversary special, the fellas sit down to talk all things NOT cars. So sit back and hang out as we toast to year two and talk about Guy Fieri and smoking crack.
Episode #104 - Mechanical Marketing Malarkey
There's a big block's displacement worth of marketing jargon that gets tossed around quite freely in the automotive sector. That thing got a Hemi? Nah man, it's powered buy a "Quad 4". This that a DOHC or a Twin Cam motor? I can sure as hell tell it has ABS by the dozen call outs all over the body work. That's this episode.
Episode #103 - Regular Ass Cars that Just Aren't Around Anymore
In his sophomore appearance on the pod, Zach Miller (of Cars & Bids fame) hangs with the boys and reminisces about once common cars that clogged the roads of America, but are absolutely missing in action today. Where have all the minivans gone?
Episode #102 - APA Garage of Horrors
With Halloween just around the corner, the fellas shine a fleshlight... ummm, flashlight (easy there autocorrect) under their chins and share absolutely ghoulish tales of terror with automotive themes. Is anything scarier than having an alternator die during a nighttime rain storm? How truly horrifying is it when you experience catastrophic and complete brake failure? Trick or Treat friends.
Episode #101 - Sierra Rally 4 Reflections
The DWA Sierra Rally 4 is in the log books. The boys take this episode to reflect on their choices of navigators, cars, and their most memorable moments from the weekend. Was the Mini a wrong wheel drive sloppy mess in the technical sections? Did the S2000 wheeze at elevation whilst trying to inhale enough air to satiate the VTEC gods? Tune in for all the answers and then some.
Episode #100 - How The Hell Did We Make it this Far?
It's the centennial celebration across the pointless automotive nation. The Dudes blow their 100th episode party by rambling about past episodes and dreaming of what the next 100 will have in store for them. Will they ever get sponsored by a certain uncle's bodily fluid removing cream? Can they secure Jeremy Clarkson as a guest? Tune in to definitely not find out.
Episode #99 - The Car Toys that Made Us Real Car Hoarders
The fellas fondly reflect on their childhood favorite automotive themed toys... such innocent playtime that would later inflict both of them with a crippling desire to amass a fleet of real cars in adulthood. What were some of your favorite car toys growing up? Hot Wheels, Micro Machines, Transformers, or something we failed to cover?
Episode #98 - Sierra Rally 4 Pregame Episode
As the start of the Sierra Rally 4 (Organized by the DWA fellas) rapidly accelerates toward the boys, Chadwick and Frank and Frank both present their automotive weapons of choice. Frank details his lower mileage and well maintained Honda S2000 while Chadwick does Chadwick things, like late night wrenching sessions to get his Nissan NX2000 (which may have sat in his strange garage for over 4 years after being bought sight unseen from across the country) road worthy.
Episode #97 - Revisiting C&D Top 10 Best List 1983-1987
We might not be a good sounding board for electing cars for a top 10 list, but you know who is? Car and Driver. They've been compiling Top 10 Car lists since 1983. Uncoincidentally, that's right where we will start in reflecting upon their selections and critiquing them in a most unqualified manner. How many times will the Honda Accord be included over these years?
Episode #96 - SUVs CAN Be Cool
The current automotive landscape is dominated by the modern SUV. This, by default, makes then rather uncool. Turn back the clock though, and boxy truck-based SUVs were cool as shit... and still are. Join the lads as they reflect on some rather cool historical SUVs, and why you should consider adding one to your fleet.
Episode #95 - The Swinging Truck Nuts-isode
The boys rant about some not so upstanding aspects of current car culture and then focus their ire upon snake oil accessories. The Tornado fuel saver and truck nuts are highly criticized and everyone is relieved to get those rants off their chests. Prepare to shout at your podcast medium along with the fellas for this one.
Episode #94 - VTEC Just Kicked In Yo!
The DudeBros wax poetic on the wonder of Honda's VTEC system and the cars we love that came equipped with it. In the 1990s almost nothing else in the popular tuner car world was as lauded, copied, and recognized as this trick and inexpensive variable valve timing setup. Come along as VTEC kicks into our hearts!
Episode #93 - Forbidden Fruit with Guest Zach Miller
Fellow strange car enjoyer and friend of the pod Zach Miller joins us to talk about some of the most forbidden fruits of the automotive world. Whether they be JDM oddballs or Ford Europe gems, we kick back and talk about all of the excellent iron never shipped stateside. Are you ready for some serious shooting break speak and TVR talk!? Come along for the ride!
Episode #92 - APA Podcast Unscripted and Extra Raw
The fellas smash their teleprompters and burn their episode notes (well Chadwick does at least), as they fly completely off the handle. This episode devolves into a mild interrogation of impending fleet decisions and other challenging automotive conundrums. Tune in or tune out... the choice is yours.
Episode #91 - Slow Car Slow
In automotive circles, we hear the phrase "slow car fast" in greatly great abundance... but let's scale that back even further and focus on "slow car slow". The boys try their damndest to detail the underrepresented segment of car culture in the week's episode.
Episode #90 - Sports Cars vs. GT Cars
Today, on your 9th favorite podcast about cars, the dudes belly up to the bar for an ill prepared discussion about Sports and GT cars. Ride along as we all collectively struggle to cook up a cogent definition of what a Sports Car is as compared to what we would consider a GT Car. Does the number of doors mean anything? Can either be FWD? Does size REALLY mater after all? Tune in and tune out.
Episode #89 - Rad Times at RADwood NorCal 2023
The fellas had a blast at RADwood NorCal and can't wait to share their experiences with you. Did the coolest car show live up to it's name? How was the brand new venue? What are the raddest cars in attendance? Who failed to apply additional sunscreen? Tune in for the answers.
Episode #88 - Contemplating a Personal Fleet Liquidation Sale
Welcome to bizarro world loyal listeners!! The boys are considering a full abandonment strategy in regards to their car hoarding tendencies. Have they been body snatched? What foul magic is the cause of this?! Tune in to find out what seemingly anti-automotive aliment has a death grip on the fellas?
Episode #87 - Two Car Solution Challenge
In a problematic episode, the fellas sit down and fire various scenarios at each other. Scenarios that need solutions... two car solutions. Play along at home and see what two cars the dudes might buy if stuck living in big city with budget constraints. Will the answers change if living full time at the north pole? Is Miata still always part of the answer? Come hang out and find out.
Episode #86 - Daydreaming About Cars (Big Surprise)
In an episode of the APA Podcast that can certainly be described as "Groundbreaking", the guys open up about their current automotive crushes and longings, while probing (keep it clean folks) one another's current mental health regarding car hoarding tendencies.
Episode #85 - Retro Automotive Video Games Memories
Flashing back to a time when the fellas were slightly for innocent, automotive video games from this bygone era are reflected upon with much glee. Did you favorite racing game make the list? Will the boys start a twitch account purely for the streaming of these automotive titles? Tune in to find out.