Podcasts?

"wunderwagen wants a longer roof" (wunderwagen)
03/25/2016 at 09:43 • Filed to: None

But first a CTS-V wagon.

I’ve been trying to find a few podcasts to listen to when driving to/from school and have had some success. The commute is on average 20 minutes so something that is under 30 minutes is ideal. I’ve been looking for some quality automotive ones within that range but the closest are Hooniverse and NPR Car Talk. Which both tend to both run closer to an hour. I enjoy those two in addition to Untitled Car Showof course, but hate having to stop part way through.

Right now my subscriptions include Spilled Milk, Planet Money, The Art of Manliness, Skeptoid, How To Do Everything, and the automotive ones mentioned above. I would like some shorter automotive ones but anything you think is under 30 minutes and interesting is appreciated. Any recommendations Oppo?

As thanks, have more wagon burnouts.

DISCUSSION (17)

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 09:44

Except that Volvo. I couldn't resist diesel Volvo tire carnage.

Group B Enthusiast - Captain of the supercharged barge > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 09:53

The only car podcast I can recommend (that isn’t listed) is The Smoking Tire’s podcast... HOWEVER, I listen to the Dave and Chuck The Freak podcast every day. They’re a local morning show by me in the Detroit area, but I don’t wake up early enough to listen live. Nothing to do with cars, but I think it’s probably the funniest talk show I’ve ever encountered.

Though Car Talk isn’t around anymore, I think their podcasts are still up if you haven’t already gone through them.

Hope that helps!

Patrick Nichols > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 09:54

Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me: the episodes are longer but the episodes are cut into segments and is generally pretty funny.

The Virgin Podcast: entertainment value varies by episode, but some are pretty interesting. Episodes are anywhere from 25 minutes to an hour.

JustAnotherG6 > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 09:55

I’m no help on Podcasts but have you considered books? Iv’e been carpooling for a few years now and Iv’e lost track of how many books we have listened to. I almost look forward to getting stuck in traffic just so we can listen to more than usual.

Chinny Raccoon > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 09:58

Gareth Jones on Speed- Lot of F1 stuff but general car stuff too.

Danger > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 10:04

Steve Lehto has a good one.

and 100 more > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 10:10

I have a hard time w/ auto-related podcasts for some reason, but I’ve been enjoying Everyday Driver Car Debate lately. They have a youtube channel as well.

Unfortunately, their shows run about an hour in length, and most any podcast i’ve come across lasts about that long or longer. So i guess that means more time driving? :)

Otherwise, some fun podcasts I listen to:

Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History

Jack Of All Nerds Show

Mysterious Universe

Radiolab

The Black Tapes

Guys We Fucked

The Duncan Trussell Family Hour

Joe Rogan Experience

The Tim Ferriss Show

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Danger
03/25/2016 at 10:11

Totally forgot about Steve’s. Gonna have to look that one up.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > JustAnotherG6
03/25/2016 at 10:13

It’s a consideration but space on my phone is limited. I do listen to books occasionally if there’s something I really want to “read”.

JustAnotherG6 > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 10:18

I’d almost recommend an old Ipod or Audible. Even if you have read ‘The Martian’ already I would highly recommend the Audio Book. The voice actor does a great job.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > Patrick Nichols
03/25/2016 at 10:24

I’ll check those out, thanks!

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > JustAnotherG6
03/25/2016 at 10:27

I might see if my old iPod is still working, forgot about that. Thanks for the reminder, haha!

I generally prefer nonfiction, currently reading Kitchen Confidential and looking to see if my library offers the Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari audiobook.

wunderwagen wants a longer roof > and 100 more
03/25/2016 at 10:28

Thanks for the list, I’ll have to go through these and see if any catch my interest. Some sound really good just from the title.

Autohaus Derp > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 10:45

There’s also The Smoking Tire podcast, but their episodes usually run for around 2 hours.

and 100 more > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 10:49

If you have any questions, fire away!

coelacanthist > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 11:17

I like a lot of the “stuff” podcasts, stuff you should know, stuff you missed in history class, stuff they don't want you to know, car stuff is okay. Skeptics guide to the universe, talk nerdy for some good science content.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > wunderwagen wants a longer roof
03/25/2016 at 21:36

wait wait dont tell me

Dan carlin hardcore history!!!! - ive gone on several 4 hour road trips that just flew by like nothing.