Past Gas
Donut Media
Updated 4 days agoDonut's Nolan Sykes and Joe Weber walk you through incredible stories behind your favorite cars and manufacturers. Episodes include underground Japanese racing clubs, bitter racing rivalries, and how some of your favorite classic cars came to be. Listen and find out why Past Gas is the #1 automotive podcast on Apple.
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Episodes (345)
Is The Yugo REALLY The Worst Car Ever Made?
The list of all-time worst cars wouldn’t be complete without the infamous… Yugo. Yes, it was objectively a bad car, but that’s not the whole story. Today on Past Gas, what’s the real story behind what’s perhaps the most notorious car flop of all time? Is this a story about failure.. Or something else entirely? Could there be something redeemable about a 45-horsepower jalopy built in the backwoods of Serbia? Join James, Nolan, and Joe as they go deep on the Yugo. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Every Man Jack Men’s Care – Naturally Derived, Outdoor Inspired. Look for them at Target, Walmart, Amazon, or everymanjack.com. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Get Valvoline for your car! Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/gas. Visit itrustcapital.com to start investing today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Best Last Sports Sedan from Car Show! with Eddie Alterman
We’re shaking things up today and sharing a preview from Car Show!, a new podcast from our friends at Pushkin Industries. Longtime Car and Driver editor Eddie Alterman tells the stories of the vital cars — the ones that have changed how we drive and live, whose significance lies outside the scope of horsepower or miles per gallon. In this preview, Eddie and fellow car enthusiast Malcolm Gladwell share an ode to sport-sedan purity, before automation and excessive trim ruined everything. You can listen to the full episode and more from Car Show! at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/carshow?sid=gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Stirling Moss’ Sportsmanship Destroyed His Shot At F1 Glory
Today on Past Gas… how did one man break three world speed records, win almost half of his 529 races, and dominate the Nurburgring 1000 three years in a row? How did this household name give away his only shot at winning an F1 Championship Title? Who was this British driver… the king whom racing never crowned? Today on Past Gas, one of the greatest F1 drivers to NOT be the champ… Stirling Moss. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Sign up today at stitchfix.com/GAS to get $20 off your first purchase Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/GAS. Try EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to everyplate.com and entering code gas179. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Get Valvoline for your car! Go to creditkarma.com or the Credit Karma app to find the card for you. Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app today! Use code GAS at sign up If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Sainz Family Has Rally AND F1 Racing In Their Blood
The Sainz family is indisputably racing royalty-- in rally AND F1. How does a father’s legendary WRC career translate to a son’s success in the most elite motorsport on earth? What do Carlos Sainz Sr. and Jr. have in common? How are they different? Can driving be in your DNA? Today on Past Gas, we discuss the legendary career of Carlos Sainz Sr. and what it could mean for one of Formula One’s rising stars, his son, Carlos Sainz Jr. It’s nature, nurture, blood, sweat, and tears all mixed together-- to tell the story of the Sainzes. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Get the full story at masterworks.art/pastgas. Visit iTrust.Capital/gas start investing today. Get Valvoline for your car today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
James Hunt Was F1's Most Troubled Star
James Hunt is known as the out of control rockstar of F1. At his peak, he was one of the most colorful figures in the history of Grand Prix racing. How did he hit his peak for a legendary season of racing? How did his rivalry with Niki Lauda shape him? And how did his partying and self-destructive behavior eventually cost him… everything? You may think you know James Hunt, but there’s much more to the man than his legendary infamy. Today on Past Gas: James Hunt’s daring, dangerous life and career. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/GAS. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Carrera Panamericana Is One Of The Most Dangerous Races Ever
Some call it the most dangerous event in Mexican history… and with a mortality rate of five people killed every year, it certainly proved deadly to participants and spectators alike… Today on PAST GAS, we’re taking a trip to the Sierra Madres and looking back on the original Carrera Panamericana, also known to friends, acquaintances and loved ones as carrera de la muerte… the race of death. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/PASTGAS. Show your support for the show by going to this special url – thezebra.com/PASTGAS and get your free quote today! So what are you waiting for? Hopefully not your paycheck. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/gas. Go to creditkarma.com or the Credit Karma app to find the card for you. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now, use promo code GAS, bet just $1 on Formula racing, and get $100 in free bets no matter what. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monster Trucks Took Project Cars To The Extreme
Giant vehicles crushing rows upon rows of junker cars in a massive, dirt-filled arena packed to the gills with screaming fans of all ages. Today on Past Gas… MONSTER TRUCKS! From USA-1 to Gravedigger, what are the craziest monster trucks ever? What were the big rivalries in the sport? Who were the monstrous innovators who brought these Frankensteinian creations to life? Buckle up, slap on that helmet, and let’s talk about the Bigfoot in the room -- monster trucks! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Every Man Jack Men’s Care – Naturally Derived, Outdoor Inspired. Look for them at Target, Walmart, Amazon, or everymanjack.com. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/GAS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff Gordon’s Legacy Was Tested By Tragedy...and the Tabloids
Jeff Gordon’s career thus far was as close to a fairytale as one can get. Before the age of 30 he had won three championships, barely missing out on a fourth, while becoming the face of NASCAR. With the joy of his early success came also the burden of high expectations. Today on Past Gas: Could Jeff Gordon continue to meet sky high expectations and become the greatest driver of all time? More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at coinbase.com/donut. Show your support for the show by going to this special url – thezebra.com/PASTGAS and get your free quote today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeff Gordon Made NASCAR Mainstream
Today on Past Gas… Jeff Gordon! How did a kid who grew up 20 miles from San Francisco take over a rugged sport which sprung from the illicit moonshine running business in the south? What made Gordon so good at such a young age? How would Jeff navigate the fever of fame? Did his popularity in the media ultimately overshadow his abilities as a race car driver? More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Go to goodchop.com/gas100 and use code gas100 to get $100 off your first 3 boxes. Ready to apply? Head to creditkarma.com/loanoffers to see personalized offers. Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/GAS. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code GAS20 at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Man Behind One of F1's Most Legendary Names
As a mechanic and engineer, Jack Brabham brought ideas to the forefront of automotive construction that would have a lasting effect on the game. And as a race car driver, he brought a wild and unruly Australian flavor to the track - putting Oz on the racing map for decades to come. How did one Aussie from humble beginnings turn into an innovative racer, engineer, a three time Formula One World Champion AND get a suburb named after him? Today on Past Gas, we discuss racing legend Jack Brabham and how he got good at, well… everything. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Start hiring right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/pastgas. Every Man Jack Men’s Care – Naturally Derived, Outdoor Inspired. Look for them at Target, Walmart, Amazon, or everymanjack.com. Compare and save on insurance in minutes.Show your support for the show by going to this special url – thezebra.com/pastgas and get your free quote today! So what are you waiting for? Hopefully not your paycheck. Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/gas. Check out Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5! Pick up your copy today: http://bit.ly/3qHlaWG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why 1973 Was The Worst Year for Cars
1973 was undeniably the worst year in nearly a century of American cars. Why were Americans so scared of running out of gas they were brawling at the pumps? How and why did American manufacturers make undeniably inferior cars for over a decade– and how did they dig themselves out of a mess that was largely of their own creation? Today on Past Gas we’re diving into the dark history of the Malaise Era … buckle up, or don’t, we won’t be going that fast. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at coinbase.com/donut. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Check out Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5! Pick up your copy today: https://bit.ly/3uDq1JE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
F1 Owes Everything to Adrian Newey’s Car Designs
Even if you don’t know the name Adrian Newey, you know his accomplishments. Considered to be one of the best engineers, designers and technical directors in history, Adrian Newey cars– and the copycats he inspired– dominated racing for over two decades, winning a stunning number of Grands Prix and Championship titles in the process. Six different drivers have won the Drivers’ Championship behind the wheel of his cars– how did Newey’s designs get them there? And how did his designs revolutionize F1 as a whole? Today on Past Gas, F1's greatest designer, and what makes him great. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsor: Get 20% off + free shipping with the code GAS20 at manscaped.com. Head to squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/GAS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Show your support for the show by going to this special url – thezebra.com/PASTGAS and get your free quote today! Check out Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5! Pick up your copy today: https://bit.ly/3Ja01vQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Smokey Nagata Sparked A Tuning Revolution
Smokey Nagata is most famous-- or infamous-- for driving his gold-painted Toyota Supra 200 miles per hour on a UK public highway. It made him perhaps the most famous outlaw in Japanese automotive history. How did Smokey Nagata become one of the world’s top tuners? What’s so secret about his legendary custom cars? And is the nickname ‘Smokey’ as obvious as it seems? Today on Past Gas: the story of Smokey Nagata, Top Secret Co., and the Doubleton run! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/PASTGAS. Offer valid through March 31st. For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/donut. Go to goodchop.com/gas100 and use code gas100 to get $100 off your first 3 boxes. Check out Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5! Pick up your copy today: https://bit.ly/3Ja01vQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Smartest, Funniest and Cringiest Car Ads of All Time
From “The Ultimate Driving Machine” to “Like A Rock”, iconic auto slogans and images have embedded themselves into our collective psyche, and some have even redefined advertising as a whole. What makes a great car ad? What cultural moments have influenced the best commercials, and what companies have taken the biggest advertising risks? Today on Past Gas: some of the most game-changing, culture-defining, wildly successful automotive advertisements of all time. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Make your first good decision of the new year, and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/gas. Protect your online activity TODAY with the VPN rated #1 by Business Insider. Visit my exclusive link expressvpn.com/gas and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package. Get started today by filling out your free style quiz at stitchfix.com/GAS, and take advantage of free shipping and returns. Save time and money in minutes. Show your support for the show by going to this special url –thezebra.com/PASTGAS and get your free quote today! Head to squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/GAS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tucker 48: Stroke of Genius, or Scam?
The Tucker 48 may be the most innovative, ahead-of-its-time car you’ve never heard of. How did the Tucker Corporation of the 1940s develop one of the most radical designs cars of all time, then fail to get it in the hands of customers? Just what innovations did Tucker pack into his futuristic 48? And how did it all end in an all-out battle with the American government? Today on Past Gas we’re taking a trip in the wayback machine to have a look at what the world could’ve been– if one underdog had succeeded at building the car of his dreams. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to goodchop.com/gas100 and use code gas100 to get $100 off your first 3 boxes. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Most Exciting 24 Hours In Sports
The Le Mans 24-Hour Race is not just one of the most famous auto races in the world, it’s one of the most famous sporting events-- period. What makes Le Mans so special? Why is it often referred to as the “most thrilling 24 hours in motorsports?” Today on Past Gas, how Le Mans became an icon in Europe, Hollywood, and beyond. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% off + free shipping with the code GAS20 at manscaped.com. The power of attraction is now in a bottle thanks to Manscaped. Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/GAS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Get your oil from Valvoline! Save time and money in minutes. Show your support for the show by going to this special url - thezebra.com/pastgas and get your free quote today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Force Took Funny Cars to the Extreme
John Force is the king of Funny Cars… but what ARE funny cars? Why are they called “funny cars,” when the sport itself is deadly serious? How did John Force become the winningest driver in Funny Cars by an insanely huge margin? These deafeningly loud, near-7000 horsepower cars are part of drag racing history, and we sprint through their story… TODAY on Past Gas! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Choose Valvoline for your car! I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Go to goodchop.com/gas100 and use code gas100 to get $100 off your first 3 boxes. Go to indeed.com/PASTGAS to claim your $75 credit before March 31st. Get started today by filling out your free style quiz at stitchfix.com/GAS, and take advantage of free shipping and returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These Car Gimmicks Failed Spectacularly
A big ol’ slab of granite… A convenient keychain murder alarm… A steering wheel shaped like a Pop Tart… These are among the many innovations that at one point or another automakers have decided should come with their cars. Why? Only God and Henry Ford know the answer. Buckle your automatic seat belt, because today on Past Gas we’ve collected some of the most unusual, unnecessary, and downright unhinged gimmicks in the history of cars! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Show your support for the show by going to this special url – thezebra.com/pastgas and get your free quote today! Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/GAS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Get Valvoline for your vehicle! Make your first good decision of the new year, and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Race To Build A 200mph Production Car
Today on Past Gas, it’s a sprint AND a marathon– inside the decades-long quest to build a production car that could hit two hundred miles per hour. Was it even possible for a land-based vehicle to reach 200mph? And if it was, could it be mass-produced? What companies joined in on the cut-throat race to shatter the 200mph barrier? Who were the madmen that actually made it happen? And did yet another grudge match with Enzo Ferrari lead to another milestone in automotive history? All that and more on a VERY fast episode of the podcast. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GAS20 at Manscaped.com. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Get Valvoline for your engine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
RC Cars Are Crazy Fast Now
Remote-control or radio-control racing – RC, as it’s known to fans – isn’t a new phenomenon. Since its invention in 1966, there’s arguably no greater thrill for a young car nut than receiving a kickass remote control car as a gift. You may have loved crashing them together as a kid, but how much do you know about remote control cars? Where’d they come from? How fast can they go? Our subject matter is tiny, but this is a BIG episode of Past Gas. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/GAS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Get started today by filling out your style quiz at stitchfix.com/GAS. This episode is sponsored by Valvoline! For a limited time, try the Peloton App free for 2 months, then $12.99/month after. New Members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amazing JDM Barn Finds
Why don’t you see many old cars driving around Japan? Why does it take a massive disaster to stockpile some of the most desirable JDM cars? What is “Shaken,” and why is it stirring up the auto industry in Japan so much that people just don’t want to drive old cars? Today on Past Gas, it’s a very JDM edition of BARN FINDS! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to indeed.com/pastgas to claim your $75 credit before March 31st. Save time and money in minutes by going to this special url – thezebra.com/pastgas and get your free quote today! I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Use Valvoline for your car! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Was F1's Most Successful Family
The Fittipaldis are arguably the most dominant family dynasty in Formula One history. How did Emerson Fittipaldi open the door for a whole slew of Fittipaldis to join the F1 paddock? How did his older brother, Wilson, fare as an F1 driver? And which one of Emerson’s offspring could be the first to follow in his footsteps to become an F1 champion? All that and more on today’s Past Gas - Emerson Fittipaldi and his Racing Dynasty. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GAS20 at Manscaped.com. Make your first good decision in 2022 and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/gas. Use Valvoline for your car! Head to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to squarespace.com/GAS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve McQueen Was The O.G. Car Nerd
Hi everybody I’m Nolan from Past Gas by Donut Media, we’re an automotive history show. Its kind of like hanging out in the garage with your friends, listening to them tell a story from automotive history! Fast cars and big movies are as American as Abraham Lincoln. From the Delorean to the Batmobile, superstar cars and the badasses who drive them have been woven into the fabric of American culture for over a century. What made Steve McQueen a legend in both film and autos? How did he come to love cars even more than movies, and what were his greatest moments, both on-screen and off? All that and more on today’s episode of Past Gas. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Valvoline for your car! Secure your online data TODAY by visiting expressvpn.com/GAS and you can get an extra three months FREE. Get started today by filling out your style quiz at stitchfix.com/GAS. Get your free quote today by going to our special URL: thezebra.com/pastgas and show your support for the show! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Bizarre Battle Over... Seatbelts??
Driving is dangerous! You may think that safety measures would be a popular and easy win for the automobile industry, but it wasn’t always that way. Why would the auto industry collude to prevent important environmental pollution-control devices? Why were Americans so anti-seatbelt that, as one Michigan legislator called it, they fought for their right to fly through a windshield? Today, on Past Gas, the shockingly hard-won safety measures that the auto industry fought against. More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Get Valvoline for your car! Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/GAS. For a limited time, try the Peloton App free for 2 months, then $12.99/month after. New Members only. Visit onepeloton.com/app to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jeeps Aren’t What They Used To Be
Today on Past Gas… Jeep! How did the Jeep teach Europe what Freedom was really about? What does their decades-long progression say about the brand that is synonymous with the 4x4? Jeeps started their history as the automotive equivalent of a decorated war hero, but have they lost their way? All that and more, on a hella yella (that’s the official name of Jeep yellow) episode of the podcast! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey. Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes. Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Use Valvoline in your car! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices