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Cool Cars with Chris: Car Talk, Driving Tips & Auto Life

Real car talk without the hype. I’m Chris — a lifelong car enthusiast diving into car culture, driving tips, and the real auto life. Each week, we cover car buying, insurance hacks, crazy driving laws, financing, and ownership advice that actually helps you drive smarter. Whether you love JDM, muscle, or daily drivers, this show’s all about real stories, honest tips, and making the road a little cooler. Subscribe and join the ride!

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059 | Can the Tesla Roadster Actually Fly?! The New...

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2026/10/05

On this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris is joined by Courage from The Real Driven Dad for a deep dive into the Tesla Roadster, the increasingly wild world of EV performance, and the rumors surrounding Tesla’s long-awaited electric sports car.🚗 Listen on CarCuriousCool Cars with Chris is now on CarCurious! CarCurious is a podcast app built specifically for car enthusiasts. As you listen to automotive podcasts, CarCurious can bring the cars being discussed to life on your screen, making it a

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00:44:33

058 | A Datsun 510 Fell Into His Lap — Now What?

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2026/09/28

Courage may have just found the kind of project car you don’t go looking for — the kind that finds you.In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris sits down with Courage from The Real Driven Dad to talk car culture, local meets, classic Volkswagens, and the possibility of taking on a 1969 Datsun 510 that has been sitting for years.The conversation starts with a question every car person understands: how much of your weekend gets planned around cars? Chris and Courage get into Cars & Coffee

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00:37:09

057 | What Makes a Car Special? Manuals, Rare Cars &...

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2026/09/21

What makes a car truly special? Is it horsepower, rarity, a manual transmission, or simply the way it makes you feel behind the wheel?In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage talk about the connection enthusiasts have with their cars, why manual transmissions still matter, and what makes certain cars feel more memorable than others.Chris also breaks down the new Cool Cars with Chris branding inspired by his Nissan 370Z, while Courage shares highlights from a recent Cars &

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00:39:30

056 | 90s Car Interiors: Cool or Cringe?

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2026/09/14

Were car interiors from the 80s and 90s cool… or just plain cringe?Chris is joined once again by Courage from The Real Driven Dad to go down the rabbit hole of old-school automotive interiors.They look back at the days of boxy Corvette dashboards, swooping Porsche interiors, two-spoke steering wheels, exposed screws, red carpeting, built-in car phones, dash mats, ashtrays, manual transmissions, and enough buttons to make a cockpit jealous.Chris and Courage also get into why American sports cars like

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00:34:56

055 | Stock vs. Custom Wheels: What Actually Makes a...

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2026/09/07

On this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris is joined by Courage from The Real Driven Dad for a conversation all about wheels, tires, fitment, performance, and the never-ending debate between keeping a car stock and making it your own.Courage shares his recent visit to HRE, where he got a behind-the-scenes look at how high-end performance wheels are manufactured. The guys talk about how much engineering actually goes into wheel design, why certain spoke styles and shapes affect strength and

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00:55:37

054 | How to Shoot Cool Cars: Car Photography, Camera...

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2026/08/31

What does it take to make a car look incredible on camera?In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage sit down with automotive photographer and filmmaker Adrian from Meant to Be Driven to talk car photography, camera gear, automotive storytelling, Subaru BRZ driving, Cars & Coffee culture, track days, and sim racing.https://www.instagram.com/_meant_to_be_driven/Adrian has spent years behind the camera shooting photography and documentary-style video, including automotive listings

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00:16:42

Cool Cars with Chris: The Story Behind the Podcast +...

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2026/08/24

It’s almost been one full year of Cool Cars with Chris, and in this solo episode I’m sharing the story behind the podcast, why I started it, and what’s coming next.My podcasting journey started back in 2019 and eventually led to shows like The Kris and Kristine Show and Podtastic Audio. But after major life changes in 2025, I decided I didn’t want to keep making a show about how to podcast. I wanted podcasting to be fun again.That’s where Cool Cars with Chris came from.Inspired by the memories of

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00:38:37

053 | Monterey Car Week: Hypercars, Auctions & Laguna...

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2026/08/20

Monterey Car Week isn’t just a car show — it’s an entire region turning into automotive Disneyland for a week.In this episode, Chris catches up with Courage from The Driven Dad, who’s reporting from the Monterey area as exotic cars, rare classics, hypercars, auctions, enthusiast meets and track events start taking over California’s Central Coast.What’s it actually like to be in Monterey during Car Week? Courage gives us the on-the-ground experience: crazy cars appearing in normal traffic, trailers

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00:39:19

052 | Weirdest Factory Edition Cars Ever: Levi’s...

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2026/08/17

What happens when car manufacturers decide a normal trim package just isn’t enough?On this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage take a trip through automotive history to explore some of the weirdest factory edition cars ever made. We’re talking unusual brand collaborations, wild color combinations, denim-inspired interiors, and special editions that could only have come from their particular era.First up is the 1973 AMC Gremlin Levi’s Edition, an unlikely collaboration between AMC and

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00:35:23

051 | Monterey Car Week Explained: Pebble Beach, The...

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2026/08/13

Is Monterey Car Week really the greatest automotive event on Earth?If you've ever dreamed of seeing Bugattis, Ferraris, Paganis, Koenigseggs, McLarens, Lamborghinis, and million-dollar classics driving down public streets, then Monterey Car Week belongs at the top of your automotive bucket list.Every August, the Monterey Peninsula transforms into the center of the car universe. Legendary events like Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, The Quail Motorsports Gathering, Laguna Seca, and

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00:58:06

050 | Building One of Southern California's Biggest...

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2026/08/10

What really goes into putting on a successful car show?In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris sits down with Justin Constant, founder of Local Car Scene, to pull back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes of Southern California's car shows and Cars & Coffee events.https://www.instagram.com/localcarscene/Justin shares how a passion for Mustangs and local car meets grew into organizing some of the region's largest automotive gatherings—bringing together hundreds of show

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01:10:56

049 | My Ford F-150 Transmission Almost Left Me...

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2026/08/06

What started as a simple family road trip to Las Vegas quickly turned into one of the most stressful drives I've ever experienced.While crossing the Mojave Desert in 110° heat, my Ford F-150's 10-speed transmission suddenly started hunting for gears before completely slipping out of gear. With the transmission temperature climbing to 235°F, I honestly thought the truck wasn't going to make it home.In this episode, Courage and I break down exactly what happened, why Eco Mode may have

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00:40:15

048 | He Drove My Manual Nissan 370Z for the First Time!

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2026/08/03

Courage drives Chris’s manual Nissan 370Z for the first time and shares his honest impressions of the Z’s weighted shifter, clutch feel, VQ engine, exhaust sound, handling and analog sports-car experience. They compare the naturally aspirated 370Z with modern turbocharged performance cars, including the different clutch engagement and power delivery of a Hyundai N.The original plan was a full car swap, but everything changed after a loose suitcase appeared on the freeway and damaged Courage’s front

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01:14:21

047 | NASCAR San Diego at Coronado: Project Cars & a...

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2026/07/30

NASCAR came to San Diego, and Courage was there to experience the action at Naval Base Coronado.In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage recap the NASCAR San Diego race weekend, including the Coronado road course, ferry transportation, base security, packed crowds, loud V8 engines and the challenges drivers faced on a rough temporary track. They also compare NASCAR road-course racing with traditional oval racing and discuss brakes, tires, crashes, barrier repairs and the intense

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01:20:08

046 | Genesis Magma GT Explained: Hyundai’s Supercar,...

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2026/07/27

Could the Genesis Magma GT become Hyundai’s first true supercar?In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage discuss the rise of KDM cars, the future of Hyundai N, and how Genesis is trying to compete with established performance and luxury brands.They break down the Magma GT’s possible V8-hybrid powertrain, mid-engine design, pricing, production potential, and whether buyers would choose it over a Corvette, Porsche, Ferrari, or Lamborghini.The conversation also covers the Elantra N,

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01:18:30

045 | Are Manual Transmissions Dying? The Best...

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2026/07/23

Are manual transmissions disappearing—or are they becoming more desirable than ever?Chris is joined by Courage from The Driven Dad for a full conversation about learning to drive stick, teaching beginners how to use a clutch and why manual cars create a driving experience that even the fastest modern automatic cannot completely replace.Chris shares stories from learning in a bare-bones Mitsubishi Mighty Max, owning manual Ford, Mercury and Nissan vehicles, and returning to a six-speed Nissan Z after

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01:13:11

044 | What Really Counts as a Car Mod? Elantra N...

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2026/07/20

In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage dive into Hyundai Elantra N modifications, Southern California Cars & Coffee culture, underrated performance cars, and the question every enthusiast debates: what really counts as a car mod? From rear diffusers, underglow, wheels, wraps, exhausts, turbos, and tunes to stickers and license plate frames, they break down the line between personalization and true modification. The conversation also covers Hyundai N performance, the

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01:06:16

043 | RAM TRX Is Back With 777 HP — Are Street Trucks...

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2026/07/16

In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage discuss the reported return of the RAM TRX with 777 horsepower and whether high-performance street trucks are making a major comeback. They revisit legendary models like the RAM SRT-10, the original supercharged Ford F-150 Lightning, and the Toyota Tacoma X-Runner, while also exploring SRT, Scat Pack trucks, and the future of American V8 performance. The conversation covers the ultra-limited Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, rising gas prices,

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00:50:16

042 | I Took Dad’s Fox Body 5.0! Double-Decker Cars &...

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2026/07/13

This week on Cool Cars with Chris, Chris and Courage are talking Fox Body Mustangs, demolition derby madness, double-decker cars, E85 fuel, oil-burning engines, Datsun finds, and the legendary “Mexican GTR.”Chris kicks things off with a story from back in the day: the time he secretly took his dad’s Fox Body 5.0 Mustang for a weekend joyride. Beach runs, friends in the car, racing a Z31 Nissan 300ZX, and trying to cover his tracks before dad checked the mileage — what could possibly go wrong?Then

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00:56:28

041 | How Jesse Jackson Is Redefining Auto Repair...

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2026/07/06

In this episode of Cool Cars with Chris, Chris sits down with Jesse Jackson, co-founder of Mango Automotive, to discuss how she's redefining auto repair through customer experience, innovative business practices, and a fresh approach to an industry that has remained largely unchanged for decades.Jesse shares her journey from the software industry into automotive repair, the story behind the Mango Automotive brand, and how the company grew from a single repair shop in 2021 to eight locations

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