Everyday Driver Car Debate

Everyday Driver Car Debate

Everyday Driver

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The hosts of "Everyday Driver", Paul and Todd, get behind the microphone to answer questions and help viewers find the right car for their needs. Disagreement and debate are bound to happen. Along the way they discuss what goes on behind the scenes of their review films and other topics throughout the car industry.

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657: Donking The Floodwaters, Piling Up Miles, Price Gouging Frustration

For Topic Tuesday, Chris O. asks if you should buy a car appropriate for the geography where you live? The guys debate road trip cars for David in North Carolina, who wants a large car with space. Social media questions ask what a non-performance dealbreaker is, do dull-colored cars get a pass if they have fun interior colors, and what can manufacturers do to prevent gouging? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E657 Nov 30, 2021 61 min

656: Not Going Back, Treating The Symptoms, Manufacturers vs. Privateers

The guys complete their first road trip in their Cars Of The Past, and talk a little bit about the adventure. They take on debates for Reed D. who is getting rid of a vintage Trans Am, and Philipp L., a physician in Hamburg, Germany wanting the right recipe. Social media questions ask how to help older people with collectibles and no interested family, how are electric car designs coming along, and how should enthusiasts respond to manufacturers who defend their legal right to their classic car designs? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E656 Nov 26, 2021 60 min

655: What Makes A Good Car, An EDM Road Trip, The Quarterback Is Great

The Topic Tuesday is asked by Ben C. about what elements make for a good car in each segment and price bracket? The guys discuss their first big road trip with their Cars Of The Past, a 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo and a 1983 Porsche 928 S. Social media questions ask about road trip food and music essentials, what’s the best way to adjust driving habits for turbos, and are the guys worried about salt and corrosion? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E655 Nov 23, 2021 52 min

654: Don’t Upset The Steinbock, Remove The Stone Lions, Live In The Moment

Taking on a couple of debates for Europe, the guys discuss two new cars for Owen in Switzerland. Then, they debate ‘fresh start’ kinds of fun cars for David in Germany. Social media questions ask how the music is chosen for the podcast, why do manufacturers specify shiny materials that reflect blinding sunlight, and what’s the next logical step for a manual transmission after a WRX? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E654 Nov 19, 2021 58 min

653: Kayaks, Steaks And Coolers; Nearly Non-Existent Beasts, A Year In Rome

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked by Rheiner D. if automakers were to EVs and hybrids as their premium offerings, and specifying ICE cars as the base models. Then, RJ asks a difficult question on behalf of his wife, who is sedan shopping. Social media questions ask if car companies can tune out-of-class, what car should be EV resto-modded, and if you were forced to live in a city with a car named after that city, what would that combo be? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E653 Nov 16, 2021 55 min

652: Thanksgiving Under The Car, Personal Statement Throwdown, Great Road Presence

At what point do you stop adding power? Scott R. in ID just can’t go to jail, because he’s an adult. He wants something new, but carries a lot of emotional baggage with his current car. Then, Katherine in Indiana is working to become a realtor, but has future car needs to consider – what SUV should she buy? Social media questions ask which characteristics good sedans should have, what is the worst cosmetic accessory, and what car do you buy for your 6th mid-life crisis? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is coming soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E652 Nov 12, 2021 59 min

651: The Car Exit Strategy, Internet Fuel, Apple Logo Forehead

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked how to experience as many fun, fast and interesting cars as possible. They debate new cars for Richard B. in FL, who needs something to commute and take road trips in. Social media questions ask why sports cars’ steering wheel spokes block the area where your hands should land, how do you decide on the performance level you need, and what if we were able to 3D print the bodies of special cars from the past? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is coming soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E651 Nov 09, 2021 59 min

650: Googling Old VINs, First-Time Dads, The Dance-Off

LIVE episode! Every 25 episodes, the guys record live. For every 100, they take non-car questions and stream live on their main YouTube channel. Movies and watches are consistent themes, but they answer questions about their downtime, talk about design in other industries, discuss mountain climbing, tell stories about their past careers, and decide if electric mountain bikes are considered cheating… Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is coming soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E650 Nov 05, 2021 64 min

649: Caged Outbacks, Search Pong, The Old Abandoned Car

For Topic Tuesday, they guys discuss characteristics that make cars special. They debate temporary cars for Michael H. in MN, who is trying to fill a 1-2 year gap until he can buy two cars. Social media questions ask for opinions on a future electric or hybrid Miata, will companies ever run out of technology to stuff into cars, and is a double-insurance cost worth a GR Yaris in the U.S.? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is coming soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E649 Nov 02, 2021 54 min

648: No French Hatchbacks, The Mini Fridge, Good Until It’s Not

Obsessed enthusiasts speak the same language around the globe, including Aaron H. in Sydney, AUS who is getting a second fun car, but has driver’s license restrictions. A Ford Flex belonging to the wife of Greg B. was stolen from their mechanic’s shop, so they’re shopping for a new family SUV. Social media questions ask if a car is good only until a certain point, why are more people excited about the GR86 over the BRZ, and what are the most forgiving and unforgiving cars the guys have driven? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is coming soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E648 Oct 29, 2021 62 min

647: Cars You Must Drive, Have You Seen My Wing, Designer Design Tricks

If there is one car from each platform you simply must drive, what would it be? The guys are asked this Topic Tuesday question by Ian Kerry, who wonders what cars that enthusiasts should experience. The debate is for Jeff C. in WA, who wants to know what a fun commuter looks like. Social media questions ask if the guys consider stereo sound quality in their reviews, what are design techniques used to win new customers, and why don’t the guys discuss self-driving cars anymore? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 available soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E647 Oct 26, 2021 60 min

646: The Widest Spread, Perfect Yet Hated, Admirable Design Evolution

Writing with the widest budget range the guys have ever heard, Matt W. is waffling between buying one incredible exotic car, or a cheap sports car! Then, Ian B. in Seattle has a perfect car, but he hates it. What’s next? Social media questions ask what design element has gained approval over time, do the guys prefer a top trim of a lesser car or lowest trim of a better model, and is Nissan investing in electric vehicles anymore? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 coming soon. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E646 Oct 22, 2021 59 min

645: The Great Car Shortage, Clean Slate For UAE, First To Be Judged

The car hunt has changed dramatically within a short period of time, and Daniel J. asks the guys about a potential future car shortage for Topic Tuesday. Then, Nick K. will split his time between the UAE and Canada, and wants to know what a perfect setup looks like for both countries. Social media questions ask if the guys would recut older shows with licensed music, why do journalists constantly want updated powertrains and new designs, and what part of a new car is the first to be judged? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 available soon. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E645 Oct 19, 2021 61 min

644: Lost In IKEA, Mid-Engine Paralysis, Abusing All The Traditions

For two different debates at opposite ends of the spectrum, the guys help Bo J. in AZ, who is at the midlife crisis crossroads. They also offer choices for Michael W. in NC, who feels the need to jump into something soon! Social media questions ask about the state of the 3 big German luxury manufacturers, what’s the worst example of abusing tradition, and what watch would Paul pair with Todd’s Elise? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is available soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E644 Oct 15, 2021 60 min

643: Huge Compacts, Wisconsin Salty, How To Drive Like A Jerk

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked about the differences in shopping for a car to keep forever, vs. a car you own for a short time. Then, supply chains keep crushing the dreams of Alec B. in Denver, and alternatives are discussed. Social media questions ask if OEMs should offer driving schools, what’s the value in oversized mountain bike tires, and when you pass cars on a two-lane road, are you a jerk? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 is available soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E643 Oct 12, 2021 64 min

642: Sparing The Steed, Project Car Need, Clichés Guaranteed

Have a conundrum that needs solving, or at least fresh ideas? The guys take on a complicated debate for Pearson M, who is soon moving to Guam. Then, Dan M. is now infected with the disease, and is looking for a good newbie project car. Social media questions ask for the guys’ favorite Bond car chase, why do many modern cars have squared-off edges around the wheelwells, and why do they also have huge grilles? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, with Season 9 coming soon. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E642 Oct 08, 2021 52 min

641: Braking Without Skidding, Power For A Village, Future Throttle Blips

For Topic Tuesday, the guys talk with Jack McCauley, American inventor and educator at the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation at UC Berkeley. Actually, he’s a car guy who has designed for Guitar Hero, Forza Motorsports, Gran Turismo 2, and Oculus VR. They discuss his various car builds over the years, acknowledge the importance of sound, talk about the future of EVs, and offer advice to listeners considering an electric vehicle… Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 coming soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E641 Oct 05, 2021 59 min

640: Space Convergence, Finance Enthusiast, Furniture Fixation

Time for the next round of challenges, as the SLK and Z4 are bound for new owners. The guys introduce their new cars, the 300ZX TT (Todd) and 928 S (Paul). They try to save Anton K. from his GLI, and help find Stellantarian Alex W. a new fun car. Social media questions ask how you test drive cars you have no intention of buying, has BMW’s design department gone rogue, and can Lotus pull off an an enthusiast electric vehicle? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 coming soon! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E640 Oct 01, 2021 56 min

639: Is Faster Better, The Great Reset, Embrace The Truth

For Topic Tuesday, the guys revisit their original tagline, ‘You Can’t Drive A Spec Sheet’ from 2007 when they began the show. Why are faster cars always better? Drag races prove what? Then, they debate new choices for Gabe D., who had bad experience with an M5. Social media questions ask what camera car with an unlimited budget, why don’t OEMs allow drivers to permanently switch off the AutoStop feature, and how do you hide a car from your wife that you accidentally purchased on an auction website? Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S8E639 Sep 28, 2021 59 min

638: Stage 2-And-A-Half, A Car To Scare Me, The Mattress Plan

When you’re tired of the stereotypes surrounding your car, what do you do? The guys debate new choices for Nicole in Maine, on behalf of her brother. Then, Cam W. in Vancouver B.C. wants a car that will scare him – what should he look at? Social media questions ask what car is a sheep in wolf’s clothing, how do you convince your significant other that 3 cars could be better than 2, and what’s the best way to save for a car?  Seasons 1-9 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S7E638 Sep 24, 2021 53 min

637: Can’t Stop Smiling, Selling Supras, Non-Licensed Judgement

The guys host their local U.S. Pilgrimage trip for fans of the show to join them on some of the greatest driving roads in Utah. Attendees are asked about their impressions of the trip on the podcast, including Todd’s son Bodie. Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 coming shortly. Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S7E637 Sep 21, 2021 43 min

636: Reliable Is A Strong Word, Somewhat Urus-ish, The Golden Chariot

Lightweight, nimble sports cars are always welcome; but what happens when you decide you need some real power? Alexander S. in SC is looking for a high-powered sedan to complement his garage. Then, Felicia is a fledgling car girl who wants to start track events, but how? Social media questions ask why many drivers don’t respect insignificant cars, why don’t OEMs program AWD cars to be more rear-biased, and what cars do the guys wish were wagons? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 commences on the Motor Trend cable channel beginning July 3, 2021! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S7E636 Sep 17, 2021 56 min

635: Giving Cars Away, Embrace Wagon Life, Giant Eye Roll

The guys have announced winners for their cheap sports cars! Two Topic Tuesday questions are also discussed, regarding race cars in the showroom and the sad state of car upkeep. The debate is for Matthew S., who is moving to Stuttgart and wants European options. Social media questions ask what is a modern ‘gentleman’s hot rod,’ what are their favorite classic muscle cars, and is there anything about cars the guys completely disagree on? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 commences on the Motor Trend cable channel beginning July 3, 2021! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S7E635 Sep 14, 2021 55 min

634: Can’t Stop Shopping In Vegas, The Cobra Snob, A Hellcat Killer

Nostalgia is a big reason to spend money, and of all the kit cars available, the Shelby Cobra is among the most well-known. Chance Hales guest hosts with Todd while Paul is on vacation. They help out Jeremy H., who wants a great car to drive, and has a long relationship with nostalgia, but should he get one? Then, Bryant R. is an over-the-road trucker with an inactive lifestyle looking for his first fun car. Social media questions ask if most OEM handling setups are ruined if you redo it yourself, what’s the driving difference between RWD and AWD 911s, and have insurance costs ever stopped anybody from buying a car? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 commences on the Motor Trend cable channel beginning July 3, 2021! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S7E634 Sep 10, 2021 55 min

633: All Electric Future, Sports Car Middle Market, What Is Jaguar?

Industry predictions are always tough to rely on, but there’s some key points that can be extrapolated. The guys debate for Nick H. in TX, who has heard good things about Korean cars, but remains skeptical. Then, Cesar A. in CA is ready to switch, but wants to be irresponsible. Social media questions ask about altering classic cars way beyond stock, what’s the worst term in the car industry, and what happened to Jaguar? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season 9 commences on the Motor Trend cable channel beginning July 3, 2021! Please rate and review us on iTunes, and the TV show on IMDB and Amazon. Write to us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Share the podcast with your car enthusiast friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S7E633 Sep 07, 2021 51 min