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Life Plus Cars

Ian Henry and Brendan Bailey

Have you ever had a car in your life? If you answered yes, then we bet that you have a story to go with it. Join us as we discover car stories large and small, and everything in between. Welcome to Life Plus Cars, where we curate car conversations!

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42:51

#29: High School Plus Cars, Part 1

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2026/01/08

Brendan and Ian welcome three guests to the Life Plus Cars Podcast for this special episode! Ian's three high school friends, Alex, Martin, and Colby, joined the conversation to look back, laugh, and regale about the shenanigans connected to their high school cars. In this special episode, tune as the hosts and their guests discuss: -the glory of Subarus from the 90s and how fun to drive they were -why 1998 might be considered a peak year for hand-me-down high school cars -pancakes, tailgating,

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39:35

#28: New Year, New Cars!

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2026/01/02

Happy New Year from the hosts of the Life Plus Cars Podcast! To kick off 2026, hosts Brendan and Ian run through the list of every new car that you can buy with manual transmission. That's right, folks- you can still buy a car with a stick shift in 2026! Which cars, do you ask? It may be more than you think! Plus, is Brendan getting any closer to convincing Ian to buy a new Jeep Wrangler? Listen in to find out... What do you think, listener? Which of these brand new stick shift cars are your

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49:30

#27: The Holidays Plus Cars

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2025/12/24

It's the holiday season, and Brendan and Ian are back for a special episode celebrating the holidays...plus cars! On this holiday episode airing on Christmas Eve, the two hosts: -remininsce on their favorite Christmas morning memories -fondly remember the toys and playsets they received as a kid (spoiler: they all have to do with cars) -discuss the best kinds of gifts for the car people in your life -share which brand new car is at the top of their wish list PLUS: Which car do you think Santa

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39:36

#26: 'Tis the Season for Shopping for...Cars?

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2025/12/09

After a brief break following Thanksgiving here in the US, we're back! It's the holiday season, and for many, that involves holiday shopping. On this episode, join Ian and Brendan as the partake in one their preferred form of shopping...browsing for cars on Craigslist! Tune in as they discover: -a rare Eagle Talon (and no, we're not talking about the raptor) -a well worn Honda Del Sol, which Brendan equates to an old shoe -a myriad of Volvos, because, well, it's Life Plus Cars and we love Volvo

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47:06

#25: Life Plus BMW

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2025/11/25

Brendan and Ian are back with another Deep Dive episode, this week starring...BMW! Already well into a conversation about their favorites, the two hosts decided to hit record and make a full episode about Life Plus BMW. Tune in this episode to find out more about: -Brendan and Ian's favorite vintage and modern BMWs -the quirkiest of BMWs from their history -BMW's SAV (the X5) and how it changed the SUV scene -which M car would be their respective go-to pick -BMW's motorcycle history -BMW of today

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#24: Life Plus Vanagon

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2025/11/18

We love to invite new guests to join the podcast, and this week we welcome Ian's good friend and fellow VW enthusiast Aidan Yoder! The two friends sat down to record this episode in Aidan's 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia. [Please note: due to the unique (and very cool!) recording setup, the audio is a little fuzzy. Thankfully the story is all there!] Aidan tells us the story of how the Vanagon came into his life, how he and his grandfather have a shared bond through the van, and the adventures

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55:31

#23: Life Plus Volkswagen

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2025/11/12

On this episode, Brendan and Ian take another automaker deep dive. Next up: Volkswagen! Tune in as they talk about: What comes to mind as their favorite vintage Volkswagens The Beetle and the icon it remains today VW's comedic and memorable ad campaigns throughout the years The R performance models from VW and the unusual engines that made these cars unique Volkswagen of today and what they would like to see from the brand in the future Bucket-list Volkswagens that Ian and Brendan

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01:01:37

#22: Writing Plus Cars

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2025/11/04

Brendan and Ian are excited to welcome another special guest to the Life Plus Cars Podcast! Joining us for this episode is Niel Stender, a seacoast New Hampshire-based automotive journalist. Tune in as the hosts interview Niel and learn about: -Niel's introduction to the car hobby and later the automotive industry -The winding road that led to Niel writing full-time as an automotive journalist -Niel's lineup of current cars as well as past vehicles (including several wagons!) -Niel's blog and his

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34:20

#21: The Carlisle Fall Auction Results & Recap

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2025/10/28

Brendan returns from the Carlisle Fall Auction and has stories to tell! If you listened to episode 20, What to Look For at Car Auctions, you'll know that Brendan had his eye on several vehicles. Which ones did he end up buying? Hint: Ian is particularly excited about one of the cars Brendan brought home from the auction. Tune in to hear the full story and more! Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of our car content, visit https://www.lifepluscars.com/

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#20: What to Look for at Car Auctions

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2025/10/21

In this episode, Brendan prepares to head to Carlisle, PA for the fall car auction and swap meet. Ahead of the trip, Brendan sits down to talk with Ian about cars he is most excited about along with other tips and tricks to know when buying a car at auction. Tune in as the hosts discuss: Brendan's top picks from the Carlisle auction, along with a few surprises Brendan's experience selling a car on Cars and Bids Ian's time spent working for Bring a Trailer and what he learned as an auction writer

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53:56

#19: Life Plus Volvo

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2025/10/14

In this episode, Brendan and Ian begin a series of "deep dive" conversations, where they pick an automaker and discuss it at length. To start things off, let's talk VOLVO! Tune in as they talk about: What they think of when they picture an old Volvo Volvo's safety innovations that continue to this day Volvo's longevity as a brand (and in quality) The R performance models from Volvo and why they are so special Volvo of today and where they think the brand will be in the future Their favorite

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41:01

#18: Corsicas to Corvettes, Plus a Side of Volvo

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2025/10/07

After sharing the tales of Bob Beatty and the Burns family cars, special guests Robin and Nancy are back! The car stories continue: Nancy remembers how she got stuck in an overheating Chevy Corsica on the Tappan Zee Bridge Robin shares how a mice-infested Honda Civic led to her first Volvo Brendan tries to convince Nancy to buy an E-Ray, the all electric Corvette Plus, will there be a drag race between a Chevy Silverado and a Hyundai Ioniq 5 in the future? Tune in to hear the full story and more

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53:46

#17: Movies Plus Cars

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2025/09/30

On this episode of Life Plus Cars, the hosts delve into the cinematic side of the car world. Brendan and Ian discuss their favorite movies that are all about cars, including Gone in 60 Seconds, The Fast and the Furious franchise, and, of course, Disney Pixar's Cars. Ian also takes a different route to share movies that have a car as a leading character, including Little Miss Sunshine and Tommy Boy. Plus, should Brendan become a voice actor? Tune in to find out! What do you think, listener

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52:41

#16: To Keep or Let Go

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2025/09/23

Hosts Brendan and Ian are back with an episode that asks the question: would you keep a car forever? Which car? Is there even such a thing as a "forever car"? The two discuss what makes a car worth keeping versus getting rid of, including factors such as maintenance, value (both monetary and sentimental), and usage. They look back on cars from their past and honor some of those cars that they have had to say goodbye to over the years. Plus, will Brendan convince Ian to buy a new daily driver

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53:42

#15 The Beatty Collection: Cars From The Corner Garage

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2025/09/16

The cars that we drive in high school and college have so many memories attached to them. This week's episode is no exception! Life Plus Cars welcomes two very special guests to join the conversation: Ian's mom, Robin, and his aunt Nancy! Robin and Nancy share stories of the infamous "Beatty Bombers", which were a series of old cars from the '60s and '70s that their dad bought for them down at Beatty's Garage in Connecticut. Laughter ensues as Brendan and Ian sit back to hear all the mishaps and

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58:41

#14: Cars We Can't Help But Love

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2025/09/09

Do you have a car that you have a soft spot for? You know, the car that-whenever you see one- you have to stop and look? Maybe old Mercedes wagons. Maybe turquoise-colored Ford Rangers. Or maybe Subaru Outbacks from the 90s. Whatever the car may be, it's the one that you've always admired. As you can imagine, Ian and Brendan have more than a few cars that they admire. In this episode, the two hosts share stories about the cars they just can't get enough of and light up any time they see one. Plus,

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59:20

#13: Life Plus New Cars

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2025/09/02

This week, Ian and Brendan are back to share their experiences of buying new cars. The two hosts describe the new car buying process as they have experienced it as well as what to be aware of if you're in the market for a new car. Ian takes the listener on the journey that led to buying a new 2019 VW Golf Alltrack. Still his daily driver with almost 80k miles on it six years later, Ian shares what influenced this choice of car and how it went for his first new car purchase. Brendan takes a turn on

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52:41

#12: The Life Plus Used Cars Buyer's Guide (and Other...

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2025/08/26

Ian and Brendan take to the mic to tell their stories of buying used cars. Speaking from his vast car-buying experience, Brendan shares his personal tips, tricks, and recommendations when buying used. The used car stories continue as Ian revels in his rollercoaster ownership of a 2011 VW GTI named Lana and Brendan looks back on a basket case ZJ Grand Cherokee that he couldn't pass up. And finally...Brendan can sing?? Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Instagram: @lifepluscars For more of

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#11: Analog Driving with Shift Project New England

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2025/08/19

Life Plus Cars welcomes Mike Briskie to the podcast, who has an accomplished career in the automotive industry and is also a skilled driver on the track. Mike recently led a group of car enthusiasts on a winding journey through the back roads of seacoast Maine and New Hampshire, all without the assistance of GPS. Mike tells Brendan and Ian about the inspiration behind the Seacoast Manual Transmission Rally and his own stick shift tales. Mike shares his mission to get the word out about driving

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#10: The Car That Got Away (and Came Back)

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2025/08/12

Brendan shares the story of how he bought a 2006 Pontiac GTO while in college and had to regretfully sell it after a time. On a whim, he thought to track down the GTO and see where it ended up. You'll be amazed to learn how Brendan reconnected with his old car, and it may not be how you expect! Ian also shares his own tale of "the one that got away", taking listeners through his time spent with a derelict 1960 Morris Minor convertible. While it never ran, Ian still looks back on it fondly as his

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