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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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

632: Super Happy Lights, Carbon Fiber Leeches, The Ski Patrol Mechanic

At some point, every car enthusiast will be forced to decide how long they can live without a fun car. James C. in CT has a company car, but his fiancée’s needs are priority. Then, Chris F. feels stuck, and is looking for the perfect car. Social media questions ask why tire widths end in 5, how do you freshen up a cheap car interior, and what’s the most useless automotive feature? 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

S7E632 Sep 03, 2021 58 min

631: The System Is Broken, Inappropriate Touching, The Last of The Last

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are questioned about what point they consider a car to be unreliable. The debate is for Rami C. in TX, who is an enthusiast dad needing a new experience. Social media questions ask how OEMs think up chassis and engine codes, how do you experience more tire types without breaking the budget, and how do you approach private sellers who are uncomfortable allowing a pre-purchase inspection? 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

S7E631 Aug 31, 2021 56 min

630: We’re Accidentally Responsible, Outer Space Ballast, Fixing The Z

Always up for a challenge, the guys take on a debate that seems easy at first. John L. has a great track car, but growing family needs might change that. Then, Connor in Atlanta wants his next car to feel like a bike – at least something weird. Social media questions ask what cars have the best paddle shifters, and what makes them good? What production cars best represent their concepts, and how thorough should a test drive be? 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

S7E630 Aug 27, 2021 59 min

629: Internet Car Think, I Need Your Keys, Clown Car Essentials

For Topic Tuesday, the guys are asked how you decide which car to buy, after years of not acting upon desire. Mark H. in NE wonders what car to buy and is given a drive prescription. Then, Adam W. is also wondering what to buy if doing nothing seems like the best option! Social media questions ask if future electrics all drive similarly, will car ownership be longer? What racetracks would the guys like to drive, and which three manual-transmission cars will remain in 20 years? 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

S7E629 Aug 24, 2021 64 min

628: The Future Is Not A Box, Blue Food Oval, The Chair Racket

What do the guys make of future electric platforms, and what should be changed? From dirt roads to downtown, they offer new suggestions for Vaughn B. in CA, who needs a versatile commuter. Then, Jared H. in Seattle wants something more comfortable to daily than a GT500. Social media questions ask which hybrids are fun to drive, what to make of big companies offering non-traditional methods of buying, and should Mitsubishi make a sports car again?  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

S7E628 Aug 20, 2021 56 min

627: Twelve String Twist, The Last Car, Lincoln Thinkin’

For Topic Tuesday, the guys cover listeners’ car conclusions and discuss what people purchased. The debate is for 81-year-old David B. in GA, who is wondering what to buy for his last car. Social media questions ask what modern cars are at the peak of the analog experience, do the guys listen to music while canyon driving, and what does it take to be an ‘event’ 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

S7E627 Aug 17, 2021 55 min

626: Jail Kind Of Speed, Mud On Your Pants, Add Rust-ness

When you’re thinking about outright speed, will good dynamics take its place? Chris in TX has a gen 2 Viper GTS on his mind, but wants driving involvement. Then, Alex S. is tired of being slow in his Miata, so should he upgrade? Social media questions ask why design elements like door handles seem to be haphazard, why do journalists keep jabbering about numb steering, and would the guys ever consider a real pickup truck test? 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

S7E626 Aug 13, 2021 59 min

625: Un-Platformed Electrics, Road Trip Tiny, Educated Guesses Or Automotive Clairvoyance?

Every 25 episodes, the guys host a livestream on YouTube taking all car questions – what’s on the minds of enthusiasts? Todd also discusses road tripping the Elise, and Paul takes questions about watches. Un-platforming electric vehicles are discussed, and the guys extrapolate what’s coming for the industry. 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

S7E625 Aug 10, 2021 71 min

624: Hot And Bothered, Inspired By Opera, Electric Bike Interest

While Todd vacations, Paul invites Nate (Cycle Report) to discuss Toyota’s product reveal, and offer debate suggestions! Aaron S. asks for cars that make him hot and bothered, and Keenan & Megan are looking for a fun, quirky, and obscure weekend car. Social media questions ask what makes for a good road trip vehicle, what electric bikes are worth investigating, and if you go on the Pilgrimage trip and get a speeding ticket, should you pay it? 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

S7E624 Aug 06, 2021 62 min

623: Making A Ford Commercial, Taste The Power, Prius Of Watches

How do you get rid of a vehicle that’s part of the family? The guys discuss this question from CJ in Louisiana. Then, they debate flood cars for ‘Steve’ in Houston, who has seen his share of devastating rainstorms. Social media questions ask how you can tell if a car has hydraulic or electric steering assist, who makes the industry’s best and worst key fobs, and what is the Prius of watches?? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season9 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

S7E623 Aug 03, 2021 53 min

622: Alfa Must GO, The Rust Wrap, AWD Revolt

It’s disheartening to have so many problems with your car that you distrust it. What’s next for Eric T., who needs to replace the Alfa? Then, the debate for Andrew N. pits his financial brain against his enthusiast heart. Social media questions ask what road the guys would like to shoot, should anyone buy a car unless they need to, and what does ‘rotation’ refer to when describing a car’s characteristics? 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

S7E622 Jul 30, 2021 58 min

621: Put On The Shirt, Do Fun SUVs Exist, Red Bull Girls

For Topic Tuesday, listener Casey D. in Boise asks if his experiences are different enough? Sarah in Boston wonders if there are any fun SUVs to be found, so the guys debate choices. Social media questions ask what’s the oldest car the guys have driven, what’s the dumbest car parents have bought their kids, and what company provides the most standard features without bundling in trim packages? 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

S7E621 Jul 27, 2021 62 min

620: Champagne Or Beer, Free Agent Status, Running A Brothel

When you have taste in cars and are unwilling to compromise, yet your budget demands that you must, what’s next? Michael W. in Phoenix is in this very situation, so the guys debate choices. Then, Nathan R. in IL awaits his free agent status once he turns in his lease. Social media questions ask if a Slingshot is ever an acceptable rental, how do you convince your neighbors you aren’t a drug dealer, and how do car design teams measure success? 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

S7E620 Jul 16, 2021 52 min

619: Tuesdays With Taos, Sell The Cayman, Engine Light Flashing

The guys usually have some rant about a car, and this episode is no different. For Topic Tuesday, Ben H. asks if your fun car should be the most valuable car you own? Then, Yasha in Dallas, TX has a second child due soon, but wants his whole family to experience fun Porsche group drives. Social media questions ask if high-budget one-car solutions are pointless, which cars have the most dramatic difference between Comfort and Sport, and how does terrain, climate and population affect car culture? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season9 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

S7E619 Jul 13, 2021 62 min

618: Cough-Porsche-Cough, The Lucas Bubble, Almost Empty Nest

The guys love it when new cars are announced, and cover the Lotus Emira reveal, BMW 2-series, Dodge eMuscle, and a car that’s been around a long time, the Nissan GT-R. Lucas and his wife Lauren in Portland are starting a family, but still want an engaging car. Then, Michael G. in Iowa is about to be an empty nester, and looking at track time. Social media questions ask what car type lends itself to the best looking design language, at what point does a car lose its identity, and are there more Jeeps or Subarus in Utah? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and Season9 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

S7E618 Jul 09, 2021 64 min

617: Check That Box, Hot Nasty Speed, Horse Errands

What is next for cars? What kinds of features will appeal to the public? Most packaging realities are a given, like people and cargo, but what can car manufacturers do to keep buyers’ interest in new models? Ethan and his girlfriend Amanda love going on adventures together, and already have a useful car for that. But what about speed and handling? Social media questions ask if reverse lights should be regulated, should there be more live debates, and is it okay to buy a car knowing you won’t keep it? 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

S7E617 Jul 06, 2021 59 min

616: Floating Math, Things Might Get Weird, Electric Hatch Meat

TV Season 9 begins July 3, 2021 on the Motor Trend cable channel at 7:30AM Eastern! Listener Ryan R. in SoCal is concerned about betraying his first love. We’re talking about cars, here! Then, Mark O. in north GA wonders what sacrifices one must make to gain a new experience. Social media questions ask how you buy an in-demand car when it’s far away, what cars should the big 3 U.S. makers bring back, and would it take for IndyCar to become really popular? Seasons 1-8 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

S7E616 Jul 02, 2021 65 min

615: Space Fiero, Safari Bolt, Bouncing And Grit

Sometimes the car choices are obvious – other times, not so much. The guys take on a  debate for Jeff in CA, who wonders if he should increase the budget and delay his gratification or go for something now? Lance R. also wonders if he should take a Faustian bargain and try to commit to a car longer-term. Social media questions ask what sort of driving career the guys would choose, what does ‘platform sharing’ entail, and what sort of purchase should be made for monumental birthdays? Seasons 1-8 are available on Amazon Prime and Vimeo worldwide, and the guys are filming Season 9! 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

S7E615 Jun 29, 2021 58 min