Another Pointless Automotive Podcast
Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson
Updated 3 days 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 (227)
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.
Episode #84 - How Minivans Will Be Cool Again...
Historically, what is cool cycles out into uncool... but finds a way back into coolness with the passage of time. Can the minivan follow this cyclic path and bust back on to the enthusiast scene? Only four minivans are currently for sale today... a far cry from the dozen options that where available in the nineties. Mass interest is certainly down as SUVs dominate the people hauling landscape. The boys support their prediction with great vigor for the eventual cool return of the minivan.
Episode #83 - Saving Alfa Romeo
Crafters of some of Italy's most historically iconic and gorgeous sports cars, Alfa Romeo of Today has seemingly lost it's passion. The fellas, two absolutely top qualified candidates capable of saving such a company, lay out their plans to reignite that Italian fiery sports car desire. One thing is for certain, the Spider needs to come back... and in a hurry.
Episode #82 - Getting High on Cars with Guest Kennan Rolsen
The dudes kick back and partake in some good old fashioned car talk with Kennan Rolsen of Cars & Bids and the Doug Demuro YouTube channel fame. A man of excellent automotive tastes and a glutton for punishment, we discuss all sorts of nonsense surrounding V8 powered Euro cars, most of which are actively trying to make Kennan sad and destitute. How is it to review cars with Doug? How hasn't his F355 burned to the ground yet? What will he buy to replace it when it inevitably does self immolate? We chat about this and more this episode, so tune in and enjoy!
Episode #81 - Lethal Dose of PCP (Project Car Progress)
The boys face some hard truths this week by laying out their fleets and all the required work to make them operational again. Will Frank drown in the Porsche 924 swap of sorrow? How much can Chadwick defend his car hoarding issues by claiming slight progress each week? Tune in to see if any actual project progress will occur.
Episode #80 - Swedish Meatball Fight!
This week the dudes are here to hurdy your gurdy, and get into another automotive grudge match... Swedish style! Volvo and Saab are two of the most interesting and storied brands in the history of the automobile. So what would happen if these two Swedish Titans battled it out head to head? Which OEM made the better wagon? Better engine? Which one can out Weirdness the other? Will Trollhatten win, or can the builders from Gothenburg come away with the victory? Tag along to find out!
Episode #79 - In Defense of Parts Bin Specials
Some of our favorite vehicles are actually the amalgamation of various model's parts. In truth, most vehicles are not completely comprised of bespoke parts. Parts bin specials sometimes get a bad rap, and we're here to set the record straight and prove once and for all... that parts bin specials are more than the sum of their parts.
Episode #78 - Older Cars, You've Never Lost That Lovin' Feeling
Your two favorite automotive clowns kick back and have a loose chat about what makes older cars great: features! Some are actual features like T-tops and vent windows while others are more tied into the age of the vehicle itself. Come hang with us as we talk about our love of old buckets.