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Three auto mechanics with niche social media followings discuss the chaotic world of automotive service through their constantly distracted lenses. New episodes weekly. Intro and outro theme made by Piotrek "Gru" Gruszka https://grumusic.bandcamp.com/album/cosmogenesis

SerratedMobius, Pixy2.3, & Sterworks

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    • Apr 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 13m AVG DURATION
    • 77 EPISODES

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    The Flag Time podcast is a game-changer for someone like me who isn't particularly into podcasts. However, this show has completely changed my perspective. It is genuinely funny and highly relatable, especially for those who have spent time in a shop as a mechanic. The guests on the show are always fantastic, and sometimes the episodes go longer than expected, which I personally enjoy. If you don't mind foul language, then this podcast is an absolute gem that will have you laughing uncontrollably. I can't say enough good things about it, and if I could rate it higher than 5 stars, I definitely would!

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its authenticity and relatability to those in the automotive industry. The hosts are all hilarious automotive technicians who share their experiences, work stories, hobbies, and more. It's refreshing to hear them chat with each other and provide insights into their world. They create a sense of camaraderie that makes listeners feel like they're part of the conversation.

    Another great aspect of The Flag Time podcast is its entertainment value. It consistently delivers laughs and entertainment throughout each episode. Being able to find humor in the often wild circumstances mechanics face is a testament to the hosts' comedic talent. Their chemistry translates well into their conversations and engages listeners, providing an enjoyable listening experience.

    However, one potential drawback of the podcast is its frequent use of foul language. While it adds to the humor for many listeners, those who prefer cleaner content may want to skip this one. The excessive swearing may be off-putting for some individuals looking for a more family-friendly or professional podcast.

    In conclusion, The Flag Time podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves engines or simply enjoys having a laugh. It offers an authentic glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of mechanics while delivering hilarious content that keeps listeners engaged and entertained. Despite its occasional use of foul language, this podcast shines with its relatability, humor, and fantastic hosts. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you're in need of some automotive-themed entertainment!



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    75. We Need To Bring Topics Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 57:06


    Sleep deprivation episode ahoy! Big yap episode where a bunch of sections of the episode are Patreon Exclusive cuz of content reasons. Hence the 57 minute runtime. Anyway, wagons, autocross, and seafood are discussed in this episode. weeeeeee

    74. Made In the USA Isn't Exactly A Good Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 60:36


    Especially when it comes to Automobiles. THIS WEEK this episode is one of the episodes of all time. We talk about YouTube, weed, tariffs (cuz the automotive industry is directly affected and this is an automotive service podcast gg no re) and the story of Serrated's car battery failing in a parking lot. Complaining about US built vehicles from the perspective of mechanics, this week on Flag Time.

    73. Can I Get A 720S With Large Fries ft. TheMacDoctor1101

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 91:14


    McLaren Technician Brett Rudin (@themacdoctor1101) Joins us one more time to chat about McLaren Senna shenanigans and meeting up with 2/3rds of the Flag Time hosts. Alot has happened since Episode 19, which was the first time Brett was on, and we discuss most of it. McLaren Silliness, this week on Flag Time!

    72. There's No Car Like Horse Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 64:46


    Drive your ass out really far. THIS WEEK we just yap. Lots a yapping. This is a podcast so that's kinda what you're supposed to do. But this podcast has three automotive service professionals yapping so that's a plus, probably. Two of us are Master certified wow check that out. Anyway in this episode: highway on ramps have yield signs, physics go brr, and Pixy gets hit in the face with a dildo (he's recalling a story, this doesn't actually happen in the episode). Fake equine weenor ahoy on this weeks episode of Flag Time.

    71. THE BIG LETTER'S EPISODE ft. The Back Lot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 88:04


    The Back Lot (@the__back__lot) joins our podcast this week to talk about making art and being a byeah connoisseur. Pixel art, using all caps, and Sterworks being adhd are all things that happen in this episode. Use you're big letter's and relax while you listen to an exceptionally chaotic episode. This week on Flag Time!

    70. Hot Wheels Wind Tunnel Go BRRRRRRRR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 63:03


    This week Serrated shows off the wind tunnel he got for free in exchange for videos of said tunnel (One got 1.5 million views what). Along with other yappenings, the idiots discuss what happened Valentines day weekend, a near miss concerning some brake lines, and a new vehicle acquisition. Yap episode this week on Flag Time

    69. "Put MIATA My Misery" ft. nw.dragoness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 82:29


    @nw.dragoness joins the idiot trio this week to talk about being an activist on social media, driving from Ontario to Florida multiple times, and where her name originates. Pixy also gets called mean things in this episode which is hilarious. Dirt bikes and public roast sessions ahoy on this weeks episode of Flag Time

    68. Sterworks & The Guy Who Didn't Do His Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 64:39


    Story episode this week! Serrated leads with an appetizer story then Sterworks gets into the main meat of the episode with his story of a coworker who just didn't do anything and was proud of it. You can probably guess where this is gonna go. If you cant, stay tuned and find out. This week on Flag Time!

    67. Big Dozer Energy ft. Hey Dozer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 75:17


    Hilarious bulldozer operator Hey Dozer joins the three idiots this week to talk about being a hilarious bulldozer operator and sharing this on social media. Warhammer gets mentioned along with finding computers in the landfill, among other things. Yall know if you throw something away in the trash, it doesn't just disappear? It'll be seen again. Stinky stories ahoy, this week on Flag Time!

    66. Don't Scam People On Marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 72:48


    *Content Warning, Listener Discretion Advised* THIS WEEK Sterling got big scammed. Serrated gonna get snowed on again, & Pixy got bleeped. Basically a normal episode of Flag Time at this point. We also talk about future guests and gauging how bad words are. Woooo

    65. Why Aint This Snow Melting?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 60:06


    General discussion episode ahoy! What is the instagram looking forward to? If you guessed Weenor, you got it. Probably wont be any of that tho. The Patreon only has nips, no weenor (real). Dont put antisieze on your lug studs. It do a bad. Anyway, this week on Flag Time. aaaaaaaaaa

    64. Season 3 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 62:58


    WE'RE BACK. Hope you enjoyed your holidays. We sure did. It's time to subject everyone to our idiocy again for another year. Y'all love it tho so its whatever. There's no topic for this episode so the discussion goes in many places. Good news about jobs and video games. This week on Flag Time!

    63. "Why This Guy Again?" ft. em2 yuki

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 89:19


    Cuz y'all asked for him, hilariously. Season 2 Finale episode! WOO. Season 3 begins mid January. Enjoy this absolutely chaotic and unhinged episode for the season 2 sendoff. em2 yuki hasn't changed since the last time he was on. Which was episode 9 btw. We've done this for a bit now damn. Anyway. We're all probably on watchlists now. This week on Flag Time.

    62. Supercars In the Periphery ft. Misha Mansoor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 85:48


    Prog metal guitarist and car fanatic Misha Mansoor joins the three auto techs this week to talk about cars and music. Topics include having a McLaren Artura as a press car for a week, Formula 1 happenings, and how to djent gud. Also meta level questions from our Patreon members. Entertaining discussions about music fueled car obsessions, this week on Flag Time!

    61. Music Maek Brain Go Brrrrrrrr

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 64:41


    This week we asked our Instagram following a question that ended up being completely unrelated to the topic we discussed. We talk about music in this episode. Stuff were listening to and stuff we've heard many times before. The listeners who participated in this episode were asked a tool related question. No not the rock band. This week on Flag Time.

    60. PART 2 OF THE CAR TIER LIST EPISODE CUZ YEAH

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 69:04


    PART 2 OF THE POINTLESS TIER LIST WORSHIP OUR OPINIONSNo don't do that. This week we finish up the car tier list from vehicles given to us by our instagram followers. If you wanna participate in these kinds of things. Go Follow the instagram @flagtimepodcast. Those of you reading this discription from the flag time instagram have already done this so no further action is need from you. Thank you for your support.wealsohaveapatreonbutthatsonlyifyouwanttomonetarilysupportusokaythanks

    59. THE CAR TIER LIST EPISODE CUZ YEAH (PART 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 59:42


    TIER LIST EPISODE. THE CLICHE PODCAST TIERLIST EPISODE. WE DID ONE. WERE A REAL PODCAST NOW. CUZ WE DID THE THING. OUR OPINION IS FACT. That hurt to type. We give cars a tier in our mechanic opinions in this episode. There are other discussions including pizza and ace combat again so its not all just tier list shenanigans but yeah. This week on tlag fime. Sorry, Flag Time.

    58. "Zero F*cks Given" and Other Engineering Chats ft. Cora Goodwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 82:41


    Cora Goodwin (@core_ugh on insta) joins this mechanic hosted show as the first mechanical engineer to be our guest! We talk about what they do as an engineer, the prior vehicle builds they've done, and motorcycles on this episode. As well as: being a writer for Revzilla, Cora and Serrated fawning over dual swingarm motorcycles, and making go-fast parts for Mercedes M177 engines. No the Thermostat is not considered a Go-fast part. Motorcycling through Italy and comparing a AR bolt to an axle half shaft ahoy on this episode of Flag Time!

    57. This is an Automotive Service Podcast*. Allegedly.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 65:17


    *That talks alot about not that. You know what you're getting into at this point. If not, if this is your first episode. What an introduction. Welcome to the dumbness. You're not gonna find technical discussions about auto repair even when were talking about exactly that. We might be Mechanics/Technicians, but what were not is professional in any way. Probably for the best. This week on Flag Time, the episode that made Serrated cry laugh while recording and also editing it.

    56. Get Mad At Companies, Not Co-workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 60:24


    Misdirected anger is more worthless than decaffeinated espresso. Focus that energy towards something more productive. Something might actually change when you do that. Weird how that works. Anyway, we got another random story episode for you this week. Is the title related to current events? Probably. Some of y'all might be tuning in cuz of misinformation going around concerning one of the hosts. Tune in and learn a thing maybe, this week on Flag Time.

    55. Clutch Packs and Torque Converters ft. RigoRatio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 88:24


    Rodrigo Rivera, AKA @rigoratio, joins this weeks episode to talk about his newfound notoriety when it comes to efficiently working on transmissions of all types and showing his skills on the internet. This episode is also the most educational episode of Flag Time to date. From dealer transmission replacements to how to get metal out of your eye. The thing in-between the engine and driveshaft, this week on Flag Time!

    54. Video Games With Planes Are Rad ft. Ben Strauss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 125:57


    Video Game Producer and Ace Combat nerd Ben Strauss (@sinner101gr) joins the three idiots to talk about his BMW, producing games you've probably heard of, and the lore behind his and Serrated's foray into Ace Combat 6 online shenanigans. Fun fact: they were in the same competitive online team in AC6 back in the 2009-2012 time frame. The stories of this team still keeping in touch to this day can be heard here. Including the story of what the Ace Combat Community did for Serrated back during a dark time. Reminiscing and video games, this week on Flag Time!

    53. A Medium Size Fast Food Meal Should Not Be $13

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 65:50


    Pixy wanted this episode to be the Distractible ripoff episode. So that's what we do for the first half. Then we complain about how expensive stuff is for no reason other than to keep the lifestyles of the corporate higher ups afloat. "The market decides the prices" Yeah the market can shove an extra large bad dragon up its ween. Anyway, check out the video version of this episode on our Patreon! Capitalism! This week on Flag Time!

    52. Grasshoppers Are Not Crickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 91:34


    Welcome to an automotive service podcast where you learn about the difference between two very closely related insects cuz reasons. Anyway, this and other things were discussed in this episode. the other things being our topic of "what was a decision that you're glad you made". This extended episode also includes a special cameo of one of our past guests. Yet another episode where things go everywhere this week on Flag Time

    51. Memories and Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 73:05


    We asked our Patreon and our Instagram two separate questions cuz we inconsistent like that. The Paid members got to answer a thought provoking question while the Instagram got to brag about which game they be gooder than everyone at. Pretty much the result of one medium having a larger character count for responses than the other. hee hoo.Anyway, this episode of Flag Time is brought to you specifically by the Modern Warfare 3 (2011) SMAW that is wielded by Serrated in Hardcore TDM that he will shoot at you even if you're standing right next to him. It is also brought to you by an Ace Combat 6 F-22 Raptor fitted with QAAM's piloted by Serrated who is pressing B every 5 seconds while locked onto you....Serrated what the hell man.

    50. Know Your Worth pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 59:10


    If you're fed up, stop dealing with it. You are one decision away from making your situation better. Nothing is stopping you from making that decision, like actually. Go out there and grab that shit cuz you are worth more than what your current situation claims you are. Vague inspirational messages aside, if you're working somewhere that just drains you, nothing is making you stay. 2/3rds of the hosts of this show have left toxic workplaces very recently which is what we talk about this episode. Improved moods and decreased gas expenditures this week on Flag Time!

    49. How Did We Get Zack Klapman On This Show?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 83:03


    Zack Klapman from "The Smoking Tire" joins the shidhead trio of mechanics to talk about making automotive content on the internet and what goes into that. We also talk about whether we're genuinely happy, what its like having a high profile guest on a podcast you produce, and inclusivity. All while one of the hosts has top level ADHD distractions. Just take a wild guess who that might be. Go listen to The Smoking Tire if you don't already. It's an gud show.

    48. Automotive News Kinda Maybe Almost

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 62:19


    This episode of Flag Time has the three headasses pick a recent automotive news article to discuss. As you're aware by now by the tagline of this show, this was barely talked about. Enjoy them attempting to stay on topic for as long as possible, however futile that may be.

    47. Friendly or Lone Wolf?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 72:24


    There are countless influencers on social media that will say to keep to yourself in the work place and don't share too much information. We feel like environments that require that kind of mindset are toxic and not worth the trouble. So we asked our listeners of this automotive-service-but-not-really podcast what they do concerning that subject. Are you friendly in the shop or do you keep to yourself and why? These three professional yappers discuss this and many other work related things in this weeks episode of Flag Time.

    46. Blue Cheese = Pureed House Ants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 62:14


    Tapinoma sessile. They are a species of house ant that is documented to have a pungent odor when crushed. The odor has been compared to rotten coconut, rancid butter, or blue cheese. Which begs two questions. Why does blue cheese smell like rotten coconut and rancid butter? And more importantly, what is wrong with people who actually like blue cheese? It's got mold in it for gods sake. This week on Flag Time, we discuss this and other things cuz Serrated forgot to ask our listeners a question. We hope this ruins blue cheese for you.

    45. Ay Em Ay or something iunno

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 119:38


    We told our listeners to ask us anything they wanted to ask us. Turns out it was alot. This episode is nearly two hours long wtf. Anyway. Enjoy this extended episode of Flag Time cuz wow

    44. Why'd You Name It That?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 62:18


    If you named your vehicle, what was it? That's what we discussed in this sleepy episode this week. wooo

    43. I Drove This Thingie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 62:54


    This week we asked "What was your favorite vehicle you've ever piloted?". Turns out yall have navigated some cool stuff. Some cooler than others. Anyway, yet another good ol episode of Flag Time for ya.

    42. ASE? What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 62:39


    Technician A states that listening to Flag Time can extend life expectancy. Technician B states that 30 minutes of uninterrupted Flag Time exposure can damage neurons. Who is correct? A? B? Both? or Neither? We asked our listeners for the dumbest ASE style questions they could think up. They definitely delivered. Confusion ahoy on this episode of Flag Time!

    41. Cars, Lightly Roasted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 65:42


    We were supposed to be pure haters to whatever cars were mentioned but it ended up being just a light roasting session almost. Diluted Haterade on this episode of Flag Time where we talk about common problems that cars have.

    40. Forty Episodes Already Dang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 59:15


    Attempting a weekly upload schedule while also having a full time mechanic job is hard. Which is why were on Episode 40 instead of like 67, which is how many weeks old this podcast is. But were back to weekly episodes now cuz we've figured some stuff out. Happy 40th episode everyone

    39. The Doctor Returns ft. DoctorAMG

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 60:31


    Our first ever guest of this show is now also our first repeat guest! Chris Manning rejoins the trio for another round of chaotic discussions. This time with video on Patreon! Big thanks to Chris for joining us again.

    38. Each Shop Is Its Own Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 75:43


    The differences between one shop to another can be insane. They all have their similarities, yes. But one built in 1960 cant be compared to one built last week. Plus all of the different owners and managers dictating how draining or not it is to all of the shop's employee's mental health. That cant be understated. Anyway, the difference between all the shops we've worked at is the topic for todays episode. Also Pixy cant describe objects to save his life omg.

    37. s h i d b o x

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 55:38


    The question we asked our listeners for this episode was "What makes a good shitbox?". Little did we know that a large majority would take the term literally. Y'all are gross. Anyway enjoy this haphazard episode of Flag Time as it goes everywhere. oh my god its on the ceiling.

    36. Motorcycles are cool too

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 59:14


    This Episode of Flag Time is once again about two wheel'd transport. For those who are only into cars, you can join Pixy in the dont care group as 2/3rds of this shows hosts ride sportbikes. We talk about dream bikes!

    35. We Are Chronically Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 65:15


    In this episode of Flag Time, the main topic is our favorite automotive memes. No were not already running out of topics. Yes were an automotive service podcast. No you don't have to be miserable to be a mechanic. You just gotta be a bit nutso in the head. Which is why ur here probably. Enjoy this weeks episode ya walking ball of chaos energy.

    34. The Podcast Crossover Episode ft. Dave and Ian from "Apex Adjacent"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 74:39


    Its one of the crossover episodes of all time this week as Dave and Ian from the Apex Adjacent podcast join Flag Time for an hour of highly concentrated car and car adjacent discussion. Go Check out Apex Adjacent for yourself for more of Dave and Ian! Serrated was a guest on one of their past episodes.

    33. Raecor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 58:53


    Topic of discussion this week is "What is your definition of a racecar?". We also talked about facial scars and injuries in this episode. As well as Sterling's affinity for Marketplace browsing. This episode is alot. But that's what you guys come here for. Probably.

    32. The Mr. Regular Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 125:43


    Yes. Actually.This week we have none other than Mr Regular from Regular Car Reviews joining us to talk about everything from how RCR came to be, all the way to discussing current life situations. It was an amazing chat and we hope you enjoy this very special episode. Mr Regular, this week on Flag Time.

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    31. Season 2 Begins Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 58:30


    The three hosts with two brain cells between them are back! Now with paywalled video content over on Patreon.com/flagtimepodcast cuz we didn't start off as a video podcast lol. Capitalism. Anyway enjoy the first official episode of Season 2! Its gonna be a good one.

    30. "Cheap" and "Fun" "C A R S"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 57:29


    We thought this was going to be a productive discussion but our listener base is beginning to show their uh, true colors. "Cheap and fun cars" shouldn't include vehicles that cost over $40K. It also shouldn't include commercial jetliners but here we are. An attempt was made, this week on Flag Time.

    Bonus: Pixy and Mobius Talk Ace Combat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 48:52


    Sterling was out at a car meet with previous guest TheMacDoctor1101. So Pixy and Mobius decided to talk about the series that spawned their online usernames. Hope you enjoy! Regular mainline episodes will be back next week.

    29. Middle-Earth Can't Service A Jetliner ft. AirplaneFactsWithMax

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 98:46


    Max, AKA "AirplaneFactsWithMax", joins the hosts this week to discuss the differences between aircraft service and passenger car service. Its an extremely interesting discussion, highlighting what goes on in an aircraft service hangar and how upkeep of a commercial airliner is performed, up to and including generous info-dumping about the Quest of the Ring while next to a triple seven landing gear. Its a lore filled journey on this weeks episode of Flag Time!

    28. Staying On Topic is *Tiring* GEDDIT!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 81:03


    Topic for this week was Tires because our producer drove in snow and saw someone almost bin their car into a ditch attempting to keep up with a car equipped with snow tires. Just like that car attempted to keep up, the trio this week attempted just as hard to stay on topic. It was a difficult one this time, but we made it in the end. Barely

    27. Yet Another Sleep Deprivation Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 60:26


    Lack of sleep can be a net negative for your health. However, there is a small window where sleep deprivation can unleash a short lived bout of euphoria, where even the dumbest things can make a person cry with laughter. Can you guess when this happens in this weeks episode? Random things overheard in the workplace is the topic, it gets weird.

    26. Mery Chrysler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 61:34


    Its the Flag Time Christmas Episode! Mainly cuz this episode released Christmas 2023. Hope you had a good Christmas, cuz we did. Probably. Anyway, we talk about getting sick, making more hours than our coworkers, and saving someone's life on this episode. Its a good time.

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