Carbage Time
The Autopian
Updated 5 days agoFrom the hit automotive counter culture website THE AUTOPIAN, The Autopian 'Carbage Time' podcast features your favorite Autopian writers and guests debating the hot topics of the day. The Autopian is the ultimate car-culture website run by obsessive car nerds who want nothing more than to make people laugh while teaching them about geeky car minutiae. Founded by the two most-read Jalopnik writers ever, Jason Torchinsky (an artist and comedian) and David Tracy (an automotive engineer) — along with prolific businessman/TV personality Beau Boeckmann — the site places a strong focus on technical expertise, leveraging industry insiders to provide key insight into the automotive world. But as detailed as things get at The Autopian, the site’s main focus is to create fun, engaging content that fosters an inclusive, close-knit automotive community. Beau, David, and Jason literally created the website’s mission statement while sitting in a 1901 Sunbeam-Mabley, surrounded by postwar microcars like a Messerschmitt Tiger (see image above). That mission statement, by the way, is: The Autopian exists to serve the car enthusiast community by creating content that informs and entertains, while celebrating the unifying quality of automobiles.
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Episodes (44)
Drive Modes On Cars Are Stupid, At Least Most Of The Time
It’s time for another episode of Carbage Time, where we here at The Autopian argue about our dumb takes. Because, like all humans, we have opinions about things, specifically car things, and we’re deluded enough to think that, bafflingly, you need to hear about these opinions! So if you’re pining to hear us opining, boy are you in luck. Last week, in our very first episode of the series, David and Matt discussed the largely disastrous Ferrari Luce. This time Matt and I are going to talk about something far more accessible than some poorly-designed and overpriced battery-powered Ferrari: drive modes.Yes, drive modes. My suspicion is that it took you a moment to remember just what the hell those things were, because while it’s fairly likely your car has them – if you have a relatively modern car, made in, say, the last decade and a half or so, at least – I also suspect you probably haven’t used them in a while.
The Ferrari Luce Didn’t Stand a CHANCE!
Welcome back to The Autopian Podcast, now the Autopian "Carbage Time Podcast," where we get to discuss our most radioactive takes, and who better to start than our own Matt Hardigree, an eternal spring of bad opinions. Can he convince David Tracy that the Ferrari Luce wasn't sort of doomed from the beginning?
Lucid’s new EV SUV is changing the FRUNKING industry.
The Autopian's are back with special guests on this weeks podcast. Lucid's lead designer, Derek Jenkins, sits for a fireside chat to talk about the new SUV from the luxury EV brand.Alanis King is no seat filler, she brings her incredible POV on HOV. What?Go to autopian.com to become a member today, and find more of these podcasts there as well!Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
New Tacoma Designers Just Wanted To Make A 'Bad-Ass Adventure Machine'
David was super impressed when he drove the 2024 Toyota Tacoma and we wrote about it, a lot. Right after David took his turn in the Tacoma we had a chance to talk to two designers from the legendary CALTY design studio at the LA Auto Show and they provided a ton of great detail on how it came to exist. This podcast, presented by our friends at Marble, was shot a few weeks ago and features our own Beau Boeckmann, David Tracy, and Jason Torchinsky before his circulatory system went full Lucas. As our guests we've got both Adam Rabinowitz, exterior chief designer, and Benjamin Jimenez, General Manager at CALTY. Additionally, the one-and-only Stephen Walter Gossin joined us to talk trucks.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
Kia’s Chief Designer Tom Kearns Explains Why Kias Look So Damn Good Now
"Is that a Lamborghini or a Kia?"The 3 musky-peers have a riotous time with one of automotive engineering's "auteurs"... that's German for 'really creative'... Tom Kearns. The brain, brush and chief designer behind one of Kia's most popular new EV vehicles and many other iconic cars. The trio of Geo obvo ask Mr. Kearns about his "older" work.Torch reveals to Tom his creepy stalker side by pulling up pictures of Tom in his paint studio and begging him to accept an award in his North Carolina backyard, but Torch also chances it all by revealing that he has a fix to Kia's confusing brand imagery and it simply involves a red marker.This podcast might be as explosive as Torch's circulatory system... or DT's digestive system... or Beau's neurological system... Is this biology?The AutopiansPS: Get. out of the shop soon, Torch. We all love ya.
HEAD OF HYUNDAI N EXPLAINS SECRET SAUCE BEHIND THE IONIQ 5 N [LA AUTO SHOW 2023]
Head of Hyundai N / Motorsports Till Wartenburg joins The Autopian at the LA Auto Show 2023, along with special guest Kristen Lee from MotorTrend. We talk about the exciting new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, vibrating seats, the Hyundai Pony, and how to make an EV exciting. Plus, Kristen talks about her new documentary on Chinese cars in Mexico.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad LinkMarble Ad Link
EV Conversion - Foxbody Mustang - Build Announcement
The fellas round-up their podcast with part 2. Beau announces a big SEMA build - an EV conversion on an 80s Foxbody. David Tracy is involved for better or worse. Torch uses the bathroom on live recording... he did not wash his hands.Listen, Share, Subscribe!Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
Artificial Intelligence is Aiming for Automotive Journalism - The Autopian Podcast
David talks about his travels to Germany where he stays at a hotel made out of cars. Beau dishes on some sweet European travel, hence cars. And Torch is here... that's important. He didn't even know we were recording a podcast. He was too busy writing haikus about French cars.Hang with us as we talk autos, AI, kittens, museums and Japanese poetry.Does Tesla have a slogan?Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
What Makes The Porsche 356 The Perfect Automotive Canvas – The Autopian Podcast w/ Rod Emory
Part 2 of our special podcast with Rod Emory focuses on his skillset to make cars, trolling purists and a story about a Le Mans Porsche that will redline your brain.Thanks for joining us!Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
ROD EMORY PART 1 - Growing Up Porsche.
Welcome to part one of a great conversation with Rod Emory.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
Here's What You Have To Do To Supercharge An F-150 In California – The Autopian
In part 2 of the Intro episode of season 2 of The Autopian Podcast, the trio talk up the details of getting the supercharged F-150 through CARB. Not to mention, they chat a bit about a company that reanimated Plymouth chassises. And finally, the three talk about the automotive world losing a giant of industry, automotive innovation and humanity... Beau's dad, Bert. Subscribe and share!Thanks!Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
Why The First Jeep Wrangler Has Rectangular Headlights, We’re Back! Season 2 Premiere
It's already been six months since the inaugural season 1 podcast and B, T & D (no not a Rochester funeral home) have a lot to catch up on.We've in studio at Galpin Auto Sports where we give the biggest intro around. Beau is ready to go, Torch still only has 9 fingers, and David... David drinks match lattes with Oatmilk and a shred of cinnamon with agave while driving his BMW i3 in the Valley. Nothing has changed, but EVERYTHING has changed.Listen up, Autopians! It's gonna be a big season!Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
SPECIAL GUEST: Curtis Brubaker! (PART 2)
Part two of our conversation with the incredible Curtis Brubaker brings a lot of noise. First up is the ridiculously close resemblance of the Tesla Cyber Truck with one of Curtis' sketches from a 70s Penthouse magazine. Beau, David and Torch also hear about the many inventions of Mr. Brubaker along his life, some of which you will not believe he's behind the development. Buckle up for the second part of The Autopian Podcast's final episode for SEASON 1!Thanks for joining us on this amazing first season and get ready for a YUGE season 2 starting up in WINTER/SPRING 2023. THE BEST 4X4 BY FAR. LAND ROVER.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
SPECIAL GUEST: Curtis Brubaker! (PART 1)
It's not often we get one of automotive's most niche designers on our podcast, but this pod is unlike any other. We've found Curtis Brubaker and he's not only still designing cars, he's also ready to tell us everything about his incredibly rare and famous icon from the 70s... the BRUBAKER BOX. Part 1 delves deep into the Box. Curtis tells us about how he came up with it, what made it hard to design and how it became a legend among car enthusiasts. The Brubaker Box has so many incredible secrets from an El Camino rear window, to its safety spare tire, to even a spacious living room for a backseat.Sit back and enjoy Part 1 of a fascinating conversation with the inventor, designer and innovator Curtis Brubaker. And next week will feature Part 2, which you won't want to miss because Curtis reveals that he may have designed the Tesla cyber truck about 40 years before Elon.Built Ford Tough.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
SPECIAL GUEST: Bruce Meyer!
Since this man needs little introduction in the car space I'll simply say that our conversation with Bruce Meyer was so much more than about his cars. Grab a coffee or put it in cruise control on I-95, sit back and unwind with a great conversation.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
Dark Days at The Autopian Podcast. :(
We at the Autopian are not free from melodrama. The Dark Days we speak of is simply a break in the monotony of our weekly podcast. These are dark days for us, not you. What will you do with your Wednesday now that you've been freed from the rusty chains of your Autopian routine???Join us next week when we're back with automotive enthusiast and "mayor" of Beverly Hills - Bruce Meyer.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
THE AUTOPIAN PODCAST AT THE LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW W/ ZACK KLAPMAN!
What has a BMW, an incredibly irrepressible attitude in the volatile automotive industry and rhymes with Mack Slapman? It's Zack Klapman, of the Smoking Tire Podcast and a mainstay in automotive content and culture. Zack joins the Autopian team in more ways than one (wink wink) as he steps up on stage (that's right, we brought a stage to the L.A.A.S. so we're always above you peasants) to partake in our first live studio audience recording. The Autopians are podcasting from the Los Angeles Auto Show, directly from their own Autopian exhibit of cars. David, Beau and Torch take on the car show, it's featured vehicles and an issue they have with the new Porsche 911 Safari production vehicle.There is no substitute.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
SPECIAL GUEST: Gale "The Turbo King" Banks
The fellas start a deep and comprehensive conversation with one of the most important people in hot rodding, drag racing, and automotive engineering: Gale Banks.Gale talks about his background, influence, family and of course a smidge about forced induction.Bold moves.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link
SPECIAL GUEST: Randy Nonnenberg the Cofounder of Bring a Trailer
Going once, going twice... SOLD to the ex-German engineer who worked on the Audi TT shifter knob! This week, the duo invites Randy Nonnenberg to the podcast to talk about the automotive auctioning cultural phenomenon www.bringatrailer.com. "Duo?", you ask incredulously? Yes, Torch only joins briefly from a bougie airport lounge that he's snuck into for good WiFi and free White Claw. On his way to a Volvo event in Sweden, Torch decides to hang out for a bit to hear about Randy's amazing tales regarding some of the cars on the site, the site's incredible influence in the automotive marketplace and some tales about BaT that nobody's ever heard.Precision crafted performance.Mentioned in this episode:Marble Ad Link