Another Pointless Automotive Podcast
Frank Harrington IV and Chadwick Atkinson
Updated about 19 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 #59 - 2022 Get out of the Passing Lane
In this year-ending episode, we overtake the year 2022 as it casually goes 5 mph under in the fast lane. Rather than road-rage out, we somewhat calmly reflect on the year and recall some of our fondest automotive related memories. Join us in sending off the year 2022 whilst welcoming on bent knew our new calendar overlord, the year 2023. All hail 2023!
Episode #58 - Riding Nerdy with the Bid Nerds
Special Guests Bid Nerds join the fellas for an automotive market value heavy conversation. A conversation that is also quite heavy in questionable humor... but you already knew that. Tune in and find out if the Bid Nerds got stumped by the Automotive Print Ad Quiz... or crushed it. "Get those nerds!"
Episode #57 - Pouring One Out in Honor of Classic Muscle Cars
For over a year, this podcast has pointlessly avoided discussing muscle cars. The visceral experience of unburnt fuel, lumpy idles, and unbridled exhaust howls has somehow been Dodged by the boys... until now. In a long overdue episode, the fellas fondly recall their favorite boulevard cruisers or will there be a resurgence in both popularity and value?
Episode #56 - DWA Coastal Range Rally Post Mortem
Last episode we talked a big game about how to prepare and approach a road rally or other on-road driving event. Let's see if the "Galant Boys" were able to actually follow their own advice and keep the VR-4 on the road and out of the bushes. Recorded from the road and behind the wheel of the Galant VR-4 on the way back from the Driving While Awesome Coastal Range Rally 2022, the production quality is low, but are the spirits high?
Episode #55 - Preparing for an Automotive Rally or Roadtrip
With the DWA Coastal Range Rally rapidly approaching (as in a few days away), the fellas cover some important preparedness items concerning such automotive rallies and roadtrips. Buried within this episode are some true nuggets of wisdom to ensure you actually finish the adventure you set out to do. Will the boys follow their own advice? Or should we do as they say, not as they don? Tune in to find out.
Episode #54 - Automotive Grudge Match: Ford vs. Chevy!
We sit down and try to make sense of the classic automotive civil war, Chevy vs. Ford. However, in this episode we stick to the 90s, a decade with some major hits and misses for both OEMs. We then score it blow by blow, round by round until a champion of the decade is crowned. Can the Ford Aspire hold it down for Henry's team? Will the Chevrolet Corsica return serve for the American brand with a French name that builds many of their vehicles in Canada? No holds are barred and timbers are shivered as we hash out this classic American grudge match.
Episode #53 - Special Guest Andrew Fountain of Cars & Bids
We sit down and talk all things cars and auctions with Andrew Fountain, Auction Manager of Cars and Bids! We get loose and get Andrew's insider perspective on the auction scene, what the future might hold, and how the auction sausage is made. We also talk about what cars he's into past and present and what his automotive future might hold. Tune in for a fun and informative episode, stay to see if our guest can get the print ad quiz right. Andrew ultimately sacrificed his DD LS400 to make this episode, so please give it a listen, and may it rest in luxurious peace.
Episode #52 - A Pointless One Year Anniversary
The boys made it an entire year without being cancelled and somehow simultaneously avoiding stardom. In celebration, prepare yourself as they explore their origin stories and other interests. Talking about cars is strictly forbidden.
Episode #51 - What's in a Name?!
This week your boys play the name game and discuss model names of the automotive world. What are some of the very best and worst model names? What's the deal with these alphanumeric naming conventions? Mustang Mach-E drama. Go home Infiniti, you're drunk. Introducing the all new Buick Sea Cucumber? How long can the homies talk about car names? Tune in to find out!
Episode #50 - Special Guests VALT AUTO CLUB Vol. #2
The madness from last week's episode continues as Joe from the crew at VALT Auto Club puts up with us for even more talk. We spend time talking about the future of car events, what works and what doesn't, oh... and cars. We talk about cars. Come hang out as we stay up late and make a mockery of each other in public.
Episode #49 - Special Guests VALT AUTO CLUB Vol. #1
"In a very special episode" we sit down with Robert Eppley and Joe Ottati from VALT Auto Club, a Northern California automotive events, media, and car culture powerhouse. In this first of two episodes, Robert talks all things VALT along with what cars he has owned and enjoys. This with a HEAVY dose of non-sense makes for great times had by all.
Episode #48 - Predicting Enthusiast Cars of Yesterday and Today
In today's automotive world it seems that everything has been uncovered and appreciated when it comes to cars that have significant enthusiast chops. The homies dig deep and uncover a handful of neo classical cars that have still yet to be truly realized as enthusiast specials. They then put their junk on the table and hammer out a list of modern vehicles that are still destined to be future classically loved machines. They somehow avoid contracting Monkey Pox.
Episode #47 - What Makes a Good Sports Car On The Street Anyways?!
The homies sit down and hash out what the hell actually makes for a good street driven sports car anyways? Is it power to weight ratios, ring times, and exotic brake rotor materials? Is it Rich Corinthain Leather? Is it an innate ability to pull perspective lovers into the car as if it's being driven by a young Lionel Richie? Listen along for more nonsense than answers!
Episode #46 - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Automotive manufacturers have brilliant moments... and not quite brilliant at all moments. On this episode the boys ask one another to name a high point (rose) from a particular make or model as well as a low point (thorn). Is there even a truly bad Porsche 911? All this and also find out why Frank didn't land the gig as Poison's lead singer.
Episode #45 - Managing Expectation Automotive Edition
The fellas sit down to stroll down automotive memory lane, to pit their expectation vs reality in experiencing various vehicles. Sometimes a hero or highly regarded car fails to get there in the full enjoyment sector. Other times, a wonderful automotive experience is discovered where all hope was nearly lost.
Episode #44 - Guest Rich Smith Talks Donated Cars
We suckered yet another lost soul into being a guest on the pod! Richard Smith of Car Donation Services burns some of his hard earned time telling us what the heck happens when somebody donates a car to a charity. He's true car guy and drops some great stories about various donated vehicles over the years, from good to bad to revoltingly ugly. We then pin him down and force him to do PCP, as has become tradition.
Episode #43 - Features - Less is More?
Some features are great, some are overrated, while still others have slowly eroded our collective driving ability and doomed us for the rest of time. The fellas discuss it all and completely overreach on the overarching theme that feature creep sucks. Whiteclaws might yet again be involved.
Episode #42 - Nissan: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Nissan/Datsun has hit some of the biggest homeruns in the automotive world. They've also made some incredible blunders and committed nearly game losing errors. We sit down and discuss From Zs to busted CVTs. We are about to talk about what we love and hate about Nissan.
Episode #41 - Ask an Insurance Adjuster
Once upon a time Frank (yes, that Frank) was an insurance adjuster for a major automotive insurance carrier. He lived to tell the tale. He's also here to answer Chadwick's awful insurance questions and, maybe yours?! In our longest episode to date, we talk about car insurance claim insanity, stories, and other nonsense. We will revisit this topic again down the line, so PLEASE chip in with regards to future insurance questions or scenarios. Your reward will be nothing.
Episode #40 - Dream/Nightmare Garage Challenge Vol. 2
Dream Garage is a fun little fantasy for car enthusiasts to escape reality... until the fellas get their hands on it. In this second volume, no punches are pulled and we delve deeper into the highly questionable mindsets of both Frank and Chadwick as they defend their oftentimes highly impractical choices.
Episode #39 - Wrenching - The good, the bad, and the ugly
The boys sit down and talk the joys of turning wrenches along with the headaches. Sometime everything works out great, just as you drew it up. Other times it all goes wrong. Yet other times you blow an O-ring both mechanically and personally. We chat about it all on this one!
Episode #38- Special Guest David Graham Shares His Car History
The fellas land their first victim... er, guest. Have they sold out too soon? How much money can you hide under a mattress? David shares his amazing car history, including many Corvettes and some of the often passed over Porsches, the 986 Boxster and the 996 911. He also recalls his adventures on the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour 98. Tune in for some sweet sweet car chatting.
Episode #37 - Buying Cars in a Brave New World
What is happening!? Is the bubble bursting?! The movers and shakers in the automotive world are currently clutching their pearls with regards to the quick shift in the enthusiast, maybe formally seller friendly market. The market is moving and we sit down and discuss the brave new world that we're waltzing into. What are safe buys right now? What are great buys right now? What are terrible buys right now? Will the 996 values hold? Will the Choco Taco come back?! What about E46 M3s? Does this look like the early 2000s muscle car bubble?
Episode #36 - Radwood NorCal Revisited
Frank goes full "Boots on the Ground" to give an audio book report after Radwood NorCal 2022. Chadwick reacts and sparks discussion about what was there, what seems to be trending in the world of 1980s and 1990s cars, along with talking about what makes these car shows special. Also... bonus Cobalt SS ring time talk!
Episode #35 - Automotive Sophomore Albums
In the music world, sophomore albums often fail to live up to the hype generated by the breakout first album. The same is often true for box office smashing movies, with the sequel usually going straight to video. Does this hold up in the automotive world? We explore some automotive sequels and determine if they failed to meet the original's standards, or actually improved the winning formula.