Podcast: The Thing About Cars

We’re just people who really geek out on cars. We like to drive cars, fix them, and admire them. We’re here to have as much fun as we legally can with other car enthusiasts. Come along for the ride.

McDonalds To Start Making Cars–Grimace Is Mad

All joking aside, are car manufacturers making their cars more disposable nowadays? Ronny monologues about the worst cars to maintain. Beka wonders why car companies only focus on churning out new cars. Mickey explains to us why he has ants in his pants. And just in case you don’t know, Grimace is the big, purple … Read more

Make Cars Great Again

On this episode the group talks about the end of the VW Beetle. Mickey asks, “does the world need a beetle?” Ronny discusses routine vehicle maintenance. And once again, minivans come up in conversation. Also–move over James Dean, Japan apparently has some rebels with a pretty unique cause. We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. … Read more

Don’t You Laugh If A Hearse Goes By

On this episode the gang discusses funeral procession etiquette. Mickey has a story about the A/C in his Mazda. The podcasters tackle tough questions like, should you use a torque wrench on spark plugs? And, why do cars drive better when they’ve just been washed? Also, how not to change a light bulb. We record … Read more

Call Me An Idiot

On this wet and rainy day in Atlanta, the podcasters ponder the science behind water coming out of tailpipes. Beka has a new acquisition, and also asks you, the listener, a question about clutches. Ben’s friend has an issue with odometers. And Mickey wonders, which is more accurate? An actual speedometer, or a GPS speedometer? … Read more