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85:38

Idling with International Car Enthusiast, Sam Stromberg

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2026/10/06

Have you ever been on vacation and thought to yourself, "it would be so much cooler if I had my car here!" Okay, maybe this thought only passes through car enthusiasts' heads when their beloved car has been left at home. This internal voice is louder in some heads than others, and it drives some people to take vacations with their cars. Of course road trips aren't something new or daring, but what if that internal voice convinced you it was a good idea to ship your car overseas to join you on a

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52:15

Automotive Whys, Part 2 - Car Parts

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2026/09/29

Back for more answering of the why questions no one thinks to ask. This time Todd and Sylas get into those little details around your car that you may not notice on the day to day but you most certainly have seen. Ever wondered why the edges of your windshield have those little black dots? This episode is your chance to find out why -- plus learning other earth-shattering stories behind automotive design.Cold Start Hint: Speedo is limited to 85mph, but maybe 88? Answer to Episode 83 Cold Start:

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46:40

The Unfair Advantage, How Audi Dominated US Motorsport

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2026/09/22

What started as a public relations crisis turned into absolute dominance on track. Todd and Sylas cover the fascinating story behind Audi making their debut in American motorsports, and the performance that followed. The 1988 Trans-Am season was not only the first time that Audi raced in America, minus the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, but it was also the first time they went circuit racing. Audi has always been know in the motorsport history books for their success in rally, but not many

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81:01

Idling with Sport Economist, Professor Daniel Rascher

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2026/09/15

The guys sit down with Daniel Rascher, a sports economist and Professor at the University of San Francisco, and the President of the consulting firm, SportsEconomics. With decades of experience in the sports industry, he has worked with clients such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, NASCAR, Formula 1, IndyCar, ALMS, and many more. Professor Rascher gives his perspective on the economics of the motorsports industry at the moment, and shares his experience working on the major antitrust case between 23XI and

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52:14

Automotive Whys, Part 1 - Infrastructure

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2026/09/08

Answering the questions no one thinks to ask, Todd and Sylas dive into explaining the Whys of everyday automotive facts we take for granted. Focusing on infrastructure, the guys cover how we have developed the automotive landscape we all use today. From why stop signs are red, to where the left hand drive car came from, delve into the history of the things about cars that most of us don't think twice about. Cold Start Hint: One of the first to be like this! Answer to Episode 80 Cold Start:

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57:16

The Rise of the Digital Analog Hypercar

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2026/09/01

A new era is among us! It seems that in the upper end of the automotive industry, the next steps forward are actually going backward, and taking a look at what made cars so enjoyable to drive in past years. This phase of the digital analog car is here, and it means that the newest technologies in the automotive sector are now being used to make cars feel "old". Well, not old as in outdated, but old regarding the way they feel behind the wheel -- to try to bring more of that analog mechanical feeling

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44:21

Deep Dive on Sterling Moss

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2026/08/25

A name that seems to pop up in many different racing stories and is undoubtably synonymous with motorsports, Sir Sterling Moss is a figure in racing who is worth knowing more about. For those unfamiliar with vintage racing, you may have heard "Sterling Moss" in reference to the Mercedes SLR Sterling Moss edition, a sleek windshieldless roadster hypercar. You would have to be someone quite special to have Mercedes name a car after you, so Todd and Sylas go back in history to learn more about this

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53:06

Monterey Car Week Mania

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2026/08/18

Monterey Car week is one of the largest gatherings of car enthusiasts in the country. The petrol passionate crowd swarms the usually quiet Monterey Bay Area in California to attend car shows, auctions, and exclusive events. The main appeal for many is the insane exotic sports cars that fill up the streets, and the exclusive access to high end auto manufacturers newest model unveilings. Unfortunately, the popularity of the event has grown over the last decade by a large margin, attracting a crowd

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48:54

Board Track Racing is Insane

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2026/08/11

A work trip through the Central Valley of California led Sylas to visit a motorsports museum off the beaten path. He took a side quest into the Clovis Flat Track Museum to see what he could learn about the two wheeled motorsport realm. This museum might be the best kept secret in the greater Fresno area, packed with race bikes through the years -- even including a 1970s Pikes Peak motorcycle, all the way to a 1912 Indian board track racer. Sharing his story, Sylas leads Todd on another tangental

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49:58

Idling with Auto Mechanics Teacher, Mike Whitcraft

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2026/08/04

It may not be the more glamorous side of the automotive industry, but it is the most important in regards to keeping our prides and joys on the road. The guys sit down with a special guest to talk about being a mechanic, what it takes, how to get into the career, and what it looks like in the motorsports space. Joining the podcast in this episode is Mike Whitcraft, a teacher and program developer at a mechanics training institution called Ranken University based in St. Louis, Missouri. He has years

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51:50

Down and Dirty with Diesel Power

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2026/07/28

For Americans, diesel powered vehicles usually only correlates to pickup trucks or heavy equipment. With curiosity about the "other" internal combustion powered vehicles, the guys dive deeper into the world of diesel powered cars, sharing their pros and cons, why they gained popularity in Europe, and even examples of their usage in motorsports. Take a listen and gain a new perspective on those vehicles that run off those green pumps at the fuel station. Cold Start Hint: Motorsport technology to

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49:25

EV Doesn't Have to Stand for Every Vehicle

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2026/07/21

Another automotive enthusiast rant about how the electric vehicle is killing car culture as we know it. Well, maybe not exactly. Todd and Sylas dig into the interesting new automotive trend from manufacturers creating electric performance vehicles, a concept that seems to make no sense. They also make the shocking revelation that the introduction of EV's into the general market does not have to be at the detriment of the cars enthusiasts have grown to love and cherish. Using electric vehicles for

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46:24

Obscure, Bizarre, and Esoteric Car Terms

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2026/07/14

Have you ever been curious about where some automotive terminology comes from or what that obscure term even means? Well, the guys dive into the stories behind some common car terms and even go deeper into some of the more obscure and the interesting origins of them. It may be surprising how many things in the automotive realm we take for granted and not think about why they are called that and if there is even a reason behind the name. Strap in for an educational one this week.Cold Start Hint: It

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55:13

Wacky Races and One-Offs

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2026/07/07

In our Multiclass Racing discussion, we hinted that there are some wild and utterly wacky one-off or unique races around the world -- some of which are also multiclass! So now it's time to survey the landscape of odd, interesting, weird, and downright bizarre forms of road racing. Todd and Sylas share their favorite Wacky Races, learning from each other about this unusal corner of motorsports; and then, they speculate on what kind of one-off, specialty races they would like to see. How wacky can it

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56:09

Why Multiclass Racing is Sick!

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2026/06/30

What's better than one race happening on track? Well, two, or maybe three, or even four! This is the main appeal of Multiclass Racing, having multiple races happening simultaneously on track. This not only increases the entertainment level for the fans as they are able to watch more battles but it also increases the complexity for drivers as they need to manage their own race, while managing the out-of-class traffic around them. Todd and Sylas share some personal experiences of multiclass racing and

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54:17

The Internet Mystique of Tartufo Buckets

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2026/06/23

What started out as an internet meme quickly turned into a sought after, must-have option to be able to properly flex your new BMW M3 to all your haters. "Tartufo Buckets" may not mean anything to the average person but to the BMW fan boys, it's the holy grail interior spec that once was thought to be impossible. The guys dive into the story of Tartufo Buckets and how rare and sought after options for BMW M3s have changed through the years. It's pretty funny how certain options can drastically

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48:28

Villains, Heroes, Love, and Hate

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2026/06/16

Who do you love? Who do you really despise? Who are our heroes and villains in motorsports -- and why? Is it completely irrational and arbitrary, or are these opinions rooted in something more substantial and fact-based? What happens when lots of fans start having similar opinions about a driver or team -- and then the prevailing sentiment becomes something else to root for, or against. Sylas and Todd talk about some of their favorite drivers, but mostly their least favorite and much disliked

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58:14

Here Come the Chinese Hypercars

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2026/06/09

They're coming, there are more of them than you thought, and they might surprise you with what they can already do: Chinese cars. And they're not just EVs, despite what it seems on first impression. There are serious performance-oriented hypercars coming from China, breaking records at the Nurburgring -- perhaps even coming soon to a motorsports series near you. The rest of the world (outside the US) has been beginning to see the influx of Chinese-manufactured cars on their roads, in a big way; and

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51:19

Poorsche, Poor Porsche

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2026/06/02

With what seems like everyone having a new Porsche GT3RS at your local Cars & Coffee, and influencers over your Instagram feed, its hard to believe that Porsche as a company is in a terrible financial situation at the moment. The first sign was them cutting their motorsport program this season in WEC, the World Endurance Championship racing series -- and then, not participating at the GTP category level in the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. Further digging reveals that net profits were down over 90%

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50:01

To Boost or Not to Boost: the Death of NA Engines

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2026/05/26

The age old question of whether the better enthusiast engine is boosted or naturally aspirated may be coming to an end, as the NA engine is being phased out of sports cars and normal commuters. In an age of advanced engine technologies and endless pursuit for fuel efficiency, it's easy to see why big naturally aspirated engines are no longer the choice of manufacturers in creating their new cars. Is this something we should be up in arms about, or is it another hopeless battle like trying to save

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