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From the hit automotive counter culture website THE AUTOPIAN, The Autopian Podcast features your favorite writers: Jason Torchinsky, Beau Boeckmann and David Tracy. With great insider access, these three long-time friends talk car history, car engineering and the car industry. 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 ev ...
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This podcast is brought to by "Torch's heart". He really gave it his all for this one. Join the entire Autopian staff as they round up the final podcast of Season 2: DT, Beau, Matt. Adrian, Mercedes, Peter, Thomas, The Goss and a very special appearance by Jason Torchinsky. The Heartbeat of America. Mentioned in this episode: Marble Ad Link…
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First, Matt and DT talk updates on Torch and his bum heart, then they begin pathetically groveling for membership and a top it off with a preamble to a short but sweet Subaru chat at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Here's to Torch getting his carburetor back to optimum performance! Happy Holidays, Autopians! Mentioned in this episode: Marble Ad Link…
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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! M…
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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 Marb…
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"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. Torc…
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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 …
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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…
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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.…
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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... …
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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 wit…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 "ma…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Magnus Walker joins the Autopian Podcast to talk about Mopar. No kidding... You think we're saying the P-word on this podcast? You're crazy. Well, maybe once or twice we mentioned the P-word with Magnus a living breathing walking icon of automotive. Over a decade after Urban Outlaw, Magnus is still red-lining with new "build" projects, unveiling a …
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The three increase to four as they invite Autopian Kevin Williams whose forte is used cars. With the volatile market on used cars seeing historic numbers in value and inventory (or lack thereof), the importance of knowing what used car you're getting into is incredibly important. Kevin talks the rental car market, junkyards and dealership used car …
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Torch has been a pacifist his whole life. He cares about feral kittens, he washes his many cars with care and he lives a relatively peaceful existence in North Carolina as long as a car maker doesn't happen to design a glovebox button three strokes deep inside a digital dash menu that you can only use while stationary. Yes, Torch has taken up arms …
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Beau, Torch and David welcome one of the most infamous car collectors in America to the show, Myron Vernis. Myron's car collection is renown, boasting vehicles that not even Beau has heard of. Mark Brinker joins the conversation as well. Myron and Mark speak on their new Japanese Automotive Encyclopedia on the absurd they've published called "The Q…
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Sorry, folks. Ian ran through Florida and then hooked a Louie over North Carolina where Torch lost his power, and many many others lost so much more. Due to these circumstances, all of them, we're delaying our next podcast to the following week. Firstly, we hope everyone stays safe out there and gets back on their feet sooner than later. Secondly, …
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It's only the 14th episode and the Autopians are already answering sizzling questions from the public (with Autopian publisher Matt Hardigree!). The mailbag gets popped open and answers are flying, but we also get a big update from Beau in Vietnam after touring the Disneyland of Automobiles. David is still struggling to talk about fixing the ute. T…
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Autopians are everywhere. You pass them in the street, you're probably married to one, you may have even birthed one. They come from the four corners of the planet as is represented in this week's podcast. Los Angeles, North Carolina, Australia and the UK are represented on this week's pod as Beau, Torch and Ute-Crushed David speak to the in-house …
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EV! EV! EV! That's all anyone wants to talk about in the automotive space right now. If Maserati isn't announcing their newest GT electric, then the governor of California is announcing new mandates on production, or VW is launching the new hippie wagon that no contemporary hippie can afford, or maybe we're just running out of lithium! Either way, …
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While podcasting at Speed Shop, the trio invite the talented inhabitant who is a master at building and rebuilding custom cars and historic vehicles. Dave Shuten joins the podcast for a big conversation ranging from George Barris' secret but obvious part of the Batmobile, the Mork n Mindy Eggmobile, and David and Dave's backgrounds coinciding more …
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The Autopians threw a car show and because more than one person showed up, Torch, Tracy and Beau are over the moon. They talk up all the rad cars that showed up and caused the car show to nerd out. And then... David Tracy goes on a bender... he admits to falling in love with a car model from the 50s... he admits to turning in $10.00 to the local po…
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The trio morphs into a foursome when Latvian car builder Leo joins them to talk about "dictator mobiles". Leonard is the brains and brawn behind the company Dartz Motorz, renown for making impressive armored vehicles for world leaders and despots. Dartz has been involved with a number of film productions as well, boasting vehicles seen in the films…
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Amphibious vehicles soak up the spotlight on this episode of The Autopian Podcast. The fellas roll up their pant legs and get moist when talking about boats that turn into cars and cars that turn into boats and cars that turn into cars that turn into boats. Either way, it's going to be a splash. The talk takes a moment to turn south and their sight…
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The fellas invite Mercedes to the podcast. Mercedes Streeter is one of The Autopian's favorite writers as she brings the knowledge when it comes to: Smart Cars, hard-to-find fiberglass trailers and large festivals featuring aeronautics and car nerds. The four talk about Mercedes ridiculous car collections and then figure out who has the most inoper…
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This week, our three car nerds get wild when talking about leather made from whale penis used in opulent Russian dictator-mobiles. The racy talk doesn't stop there when Beau gets wet talking about how swamp coolers work on old Beetles. And just when you think the discussion can't get any spicier... the three friends start arguing over car culture: …
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In the third episode of The Autopian Podcast, the three amigos get feisty when comparing Torch's physique with that of Elon Musk's. The Russian Niva is making a comeback; and the three amigos fall over themselves when they talk miniature cars.. But wait there's more! The Ford F-150 Raptor R is broken down by the boys and Torch blows the dust off hi…
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The Autopians welcome filmmaker Joe Ligo, who quit his job to make a movie about the last great independent car company in America. He's also an Emmy winning TV producer who enjoys learning great stories and sharing them with others. Oh! Lucky you! You get to hear them. Listen up! Mentioned in this episode: Marble Ad Link…
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In the second episode of The Autopian Podcast, the trio continues breaking down the hottest automotive news from the website. They're talking futuristic Hyundai, they're shitting on subscription plans for cars, and they're wading into dangerous waters with a discussion about Beau's trip to Europe and David's trip to Germany. By "dangerous" we mean …
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Three of the biggest brains in the automotive space join forces for a weekly podcast that will jumpstart the mind. Autopian Beau Boeckmann brings his incredible insight into the automotive industry and one of the craziest collections of cars around. Autopian "Torch" or Jason Torchinsky, as his byline likes to refer to him, has an encyclopedic brain…
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