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Jeff Glucker (Hooniverse Co-Founder & Executive Editor) is joined by Chris Hayes (CEO ShoutEngine & Producer The Smoking Tire) to chat about cars. Well, that's the idea because it usually devolves into a discussion about life, the universe, and everything... especially beer.Hooniverse \ who-kni-vur-…

Jeff Glucker


    • Mar 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 384 EPISODES

    Ivy Insights

    The Hooniverse podcast is a highly entertaining and informative show for car enthusiasts. Hosted by Jeff Glucker, Blake Z. Rong, and Chris Hayes, this podcast covers a wide range of automotive topics, from news and reviews to interviews with industry experts. With their humorous banter and insightful discussions, the hosts create an engaging atmosphere that keeps listeners hooked.

    One of the best aspects of The Hooniverse podcast is its variety of content. Whether you're interested in classic cars, modern sports cars, or off-roading vehicles, there's something for everyone on this show. The hosts bring in a diverse range of guests, including engineers, designers, and fellow car enthusiasts, who provide unique perspectives and insights into the automotive world. The stories shared by these guests often go beyond what you would find in mainstream automotive journalism.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. Jeff Glucker's passion for all things automotive shines through in his enthusiastic hosting style, while Blake Z. Rong adds a comedic touch to the conversations with his quick-witted remarks. Chris Hayes provides a more analytical approach to the discussions, balancing out the dynamics between the hosts.

    While The Hooniverse podcast offers great content, one of its drawbacks is inconsistent audio quality. Some episodes may have low voice audio levels that require turning up the volume to hear clearly, only to be caught off-guard by loud outro music or sound effects that can be jarring. This inconsistency can be frustrating for listeners who want a seamless listening experience.

    In conclusion, The Hooniverse podcast is a must-listen for any car enthusiast looking for an entertaining and informative show. Despite occasional audio issues, the hosts' passion for cars and their ability to share interesting stories make this podcast worth tuning into each week. Whether you're a fan of CarCast or The Smoking Tire podcasts or simply love talking about cars, you'll find something to enjoy in The Hooniverse podcast.



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    Latest episodes from Hooniverse

    Apophenia (w/Doug DeMuro) | Hooniverse Podcast 372

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 73:28


    Like a project car on blocks, sometimes it takes longer than you'd expect to get rolling again. Here's our first episode of 2025, and we start it off with guest Doug DeMuro to talk about the enthusiast and new car market and some favorite recent drives. It's a conversation that takes a lot of twists and turns, but is never boring. Listen now! Patternicity video clip from Niles Heckman used with permission

    Oops All Intros! | Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 26:19


    Here's a snack for your ears. We've packaged all the intros since our relaunch into a single episode. We're proud of our new format, and we think you'll like this treat. Full show links are below. We'll be back soon with the first Hooniverse Podcast episode of 2025. Sounds Great, Still Filling? Welcome to the new Hooniverse Podcast! Hooniverse Podcast Episode 367: You Could Just Not Hooniverse Podcast 368: Gravity Bends Light Don't Shoot the Cat – Hooniverse Podcast 369 Gratitude – Hooniverse Podcast 370 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 44:36


    Nobody in Boston had heard from Halifax for much too long.  Something was wrong up there. And it was bad. It was a traffic accident with a two-mile blast radius. Roads were impassable. Railways were twisted. People resorted to digging with their hands to get to trapped victims. And that night, a blizzard buried the city in two feet of snow.  And it was the event that began a yearly tradition of gratitude. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Don't Shoot The Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 53:09


    Short circuit nature and you're gonna get a shock eventually.  Despite the mutual love and deep respect between man and beast, the fact remains: Sometimes they bite you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Gravity Bends Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 66:17


    Novelty and improvement are strange bedfellows.  Most of the time you get one or the other. And improvement might just mean a bump in short term revenue or stock price bump.  A new AND better experience for you?  Those are the rare ones.  Here's some new things we've seen lately. You decide what kind of an improvement they are. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    You Could Just Not...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 46:21


    Come with us as we explore this through-line in both the figurative and literal senses, touching on topics like new car sales, market trends, and the imminent demise of a storied designer's latest attempt at branding. And who remembers the Plymouth Prowler? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Unintended Consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 75:31


    When you've got an illuminated 7-foot-tall middle finger on a pole, it's pretty clear.  The main issue is a denied building permit, but the giant obscene gesture? Totally allowed. The State can't stop it.  It's been there since 2018, and it's probably not what Vermont legislator Ted Riehle had in mind when he pushed through the state's billboard ban 55 years ago. The Finger's not a billboard, and it doesn't advertise anything. But it is a sign. Of unintended consequences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Ron Hates CarPlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 71:30


    We're back after a short break... and Ron has been working on his cars! We also talk about Pikes Peak and I've got a new show to tell you all about as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Actual Auto News?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 45:03


    Hey, we talk about actual automotive news in this one! On the list of things we cover, we've got the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept, Toyota Tacoma about to be revealed, Lamborghini Sterrato, and an R34 Nissan Skyline that sold for crazy money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Silver Arrow FIRE SALE!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 47:09


    Ron and I wander through a few fresh auction results from Bring-A-Trailer. We discuss Ron's potential switch-up of his automotive objects of desire. I tease a new project. Then we dive into your questions. Links from the show: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-ford-mustang-fastback-140/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-500sl-mini-go-kart-by-lorinser/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-honda-element-20/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-mercedes-benz-sl500-silver-arrow-70/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/hoonigan-modified-2000-ford-f-150-37/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    The Jag is Gone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 50:13


    We get right into it... I sold the Jag. My 1986 Jaguar XJ6 with the Chevy V8 swap was offered for sale on Cars and Bids, and the auction result was awesome. The car has now traded hands and my garage is empty for the time being. It's time to focus on the Montero and maybe finally get the Mercedes wagon up and running. After we talk about the Jag, we move into the Instagram questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Patrick Costello talks Rennervations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 71:58


    Our guest today is Patrick Costello. He's a television producer that's handled a lot of automotive content, including Top Gear USA. His most recent project, however, is the new show Rennervations. This is a build show on Disney+ with big ambitions and it's hosted by Jeremy Renner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Which Humanized Car are YOU?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 49:13


    Ron and I talk about: The Dodge Demon 170 Genesis G90 E-Supercharged Mercedes EQS SUV Ron talks about his work trip, I give quick updates on the Jag and the Montero, and then we dive into Instagram questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support

    Sprewell Motorsports?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 60:57


    In this episode, we talk about the Audi RS E-Tron GT Project_315/2, Paul Newman's wagon on Bring-A-Trailer, and the upcoming Lamborghini Aventador replacement. After that, we chat about Ron's Lincoln plans and what's going on with my Jaguar and my Montero. Finally, we get to the latest batch of Instagram questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    California is the true Porsche capital of the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 73:38


    Ron and I are back after each getting a bit under the weather the last few weeks. In this episode, we talk about Hellcat theft, Z06 prices not hitting reserves, and Porsche action in California. After that, I talk about the Montero and the Jag before we answer your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Project Car Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 63:11


    Project cars are never done and they're rarely easy, right? This week Jeff talks about the issues he's sorting out on the Jag before it heads over to the smog shop. And out of nowhere, the Montero alternator died in the middle of a drive. Ron is also having issues sorting out minor issues on a project Porsche he helped manage for a friend. After that we talk briefly about the Tesla news related to the recall, then dive into your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Clash comes back to LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 58:46


    Ron tells us all about the 2nd NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum. We take a look at some recent new car news. I talk about my time with the Kia EV6 GT and the Volvo V60 Polestar. And then we answer some of your questions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Car Flipping Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 72:07


    I... forgot to post this one. Oops! In it, Ron and I discuss some recent car flipping failures that could be a sign that the market is normalizing. Who knows for sure though... (Not us, that's for damn sure!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Mental Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 82:50


    We're back after a holiday break, and we have to talk a little bit about the tragic loss that happened while we were away. RIP KB43. After that, we chat a bit about what we did over the break and then dive into some great questions from all of you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    All About that Bubble Bath Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 62:08


    Ron and Jeff talk about the new Ford Lightning electric pickup truck. Then we chat about our own cars before diving into your questions from Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Are You Certified for This?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 79:08


    Ron tries to guess the sale prices from the recent RM Sotheby's Miami auction. Jeff talks about driving the GR Corolla Morizo and the GMC Hummer EV. Then the pair take on some questions from Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    We Dislodge the Flap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 93:18


    Ron and Jeff kick things off by talking about.. Lasik eye surgery? Yes, but then move on to the GR Corolla, their own cars, and then your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    SEMA 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 62:42


    Ron just got back from SEMA so we have to hear about what was cool... and not so cool, from the Las Vegas show. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    In the S I M U L A T I O N

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 85:11


    Ron and Jeff talk about the Electrikhana, the 24 Hours of Lemons, and then answer viewer/listener questions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Silver Arrow Day Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 56:39


    Ron and I talk about: The Hoonigan Indy Car truck 24 Hours of Lemons at Buttonwillow Camping in the Montero Then we get to the questions Follow the two gents we mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/kevc2002/ https://www.instagram.com/jd2rs/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Solo Question Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 26:08


    It was a quick trip to Nashville, which didn't actually allow for any recording, so the Solo Question Time episode happens from home. In this one, I answer the twitter and Instagram questions before letting you know about our latest t-shirt from Blipshift! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Pantera Takes That Butt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 65:57


    We had a technical hiccup in this episode, but we got it sorted. We started recording one night and had to finish the next, but we got through it and discovered that the Pantera takes what it wants... In episode 346, we talk about: Auction Action, good and bad The recent Z06 drag strip numbers Mercedes going with a hybrid setup for the new C63 Then we get to the questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Now It's Just Bulls**t

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 55:32


    Ron and Jeff chat about the state of the Montero, how the Jag has been torturous as of late, and tease the upcoming chats about 24 Hours of Lemons Buttonwillow and the 2022 Land Rover TReK. Then we dive into some of your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    So there's a new Mustang...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 50:38


    Ron and Jeff talk about: the 2024 Ford Mustang the Ford Bronco Raptor Ron's Porsche project which is almost done Jeff's Montero and Jaguar highs and lows Then they get to your Twitter and Instagram questions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Solo Yolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 36:35


    Today, on a solo episode; I cover: Jeep's electrification plans Ford's upcoming 7th Gen Mustang The Montero and the Jag YOUR questions from Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    You Connect 'Oh!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 65:12


    It's been a bit, but we're back after - let's call it a summer break - Ron and Jeff are here to talk a bit about Monterey Car Week, our own cars, and then get to your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Electric Roadtrippin' (Solo Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 38:31


    I jump in with a solo episode to do a quick recap on Autopia2099 plus my drive up there and back in a Porsche Taycan GTS. After that I take a bunch of questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    The Last Type R looks like a Robot Wang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 78:35


    In this episode, we go with the flow... and wind up meandering through diatribes about the R8, our own cars, and eventually the Honda Civic Type R. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Heated Seat Subscription Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 49:26


    Did you hear automakers are considering charging monthly fees for certain features? BMW is in the news for testing this out in a handful of markets. We think it's insane. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    No Booze Though?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 48:40


    Let's walk through some auction insanity... we're looking at a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, a 1967 Porsche 911S Targa, a trio of BMW project cars, an LS3 Business Coupe, a 572-powered Corvette wagon, a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, a 1965 Chevy Impala, and a 1984 Camaro Z28. Then we move on to your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    The title of this one is this!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 75:14


    Ron and Jeff sit down to talk about a few project cars or race cars; the Hoonipig, the Stanceworks Ferrari, and a 2004 Lexus LX470 one of us should've purchased. After that, we discuss road trips, Autopia2099, and the upcoming LeMons race at Buttonwillow. Finally, we get to the questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Large Person Car Problems with Daniel Cudmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 54:02


    Friend of the show Daniel Cudmore joins host Jeff Glucker to chat about car problems for the taller gents, life as an actor, cars in general, and then the pair dive into some car questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

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    The One Where I Show My Credit Car On Screen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 72:56


    Ron and Jeff are back in action and we're rolling right into some auction results from Bring-A-Trailer. We've got three gross results, and three great results. On the gross side, we have a 1968 Camaro, 1990 Honda CRX, and a 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer. The good results feature a 1999 Chevy Suburban, a 1964 Dodge Polara, and a 1989 Ford Mustang. After digging through those, we answer your questions, talk about some recent press car action, and get an update on the Speakeasy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Solo Shortie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 24:49


    Before heading out on vacation, I wanted to get an episode out - this one is a solo shortie episode, but Jeff answers a bunch of questions while also rambling about a vehicle he can't fully talk about yet; the Cadillac Escalade-V. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

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    Will I AM NOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 72:55


    Ron and Jeff talk about the new Delorean Alpha5, a week spent with a Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid, and why the vintage Mustang market sucks. Then we get to your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Not TUV Approved

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 61:59


    This podcast is not TUV approved... but we're still here to talk about a few things today. We want to know when a project car is ever really done? There are some details on Autopia2099 Summer 2022 and then we talk a bit about Hoonigan's This vs That YouTube series. Finally, we then dive into some of your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Time to Sell Things?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 45:58


    Ron and Jeff are both considering selling one of their vehicles. This is to fund more nonsense. Which ones do they want to sell and what is the plan if they do sell? We dive into that and also talk about the new Escalade-V, the Hoonipigasus, and answer a bunch of questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Swatch Your Mouth! with guest Nick Ferrell of DC Vintage Watches

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 89:24


    Our friend Nick Ferrell from DC Vintage Watches is back on the podcast once again. We talk a bit about his old Trooper, modifying car clocks, and then we dive heavy into watch stuff. And we try to understand the vitriol that hard-core watch folks levied at the Omega x Swatch collaboration. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Ron named the Honda Element

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 116:28


    Did you know that Ron named the Honda Element? I didn't until this episode! We also talk about some Bring-A-Trailer sales, the Land Rover Defender 90 V8, Hyundai Kona N, our project cars, and then answer your questions! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Trying New Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 46:25


    Ron and I are back for episode 327, in which we are trying out some new podcast-capture tech. I check in with Ron on the status of his Sh*tbox Speakeasy and his project cars before we get to a handful of your questions! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Zack Klapman is a Mustache Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 37:40


    Zack Klapman is our guest on this episode of the Hooniverse Podcast. We talk about his career moves, how he got to where he is now, and then we answer a bunch of viewer/listener questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Dulcet Tones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 65:02


    Ron and I are back for the full episode this week and we kick it off by talking about the new GR Corolla. I'm all for it but Ron needs some convincing. After that there's a little chatter on the opening round of Formula Drift, Ron's project car updates, and then we take your questions! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Quasi-Bonus Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 36:37


    Yep, we slacked last week... so to make up for it, we're going to have TWO episodes this week. And I'm recording a third episode for next week when I'm on vacation. Today it's just me (Jeff) and I've got some project car updates and then a story about how I'm dumb about knowing how to schedule stuff properly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    St. Paddy's Podcast Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 95:51


    Ron and Jeff celebrate St. Patrick's day with a few stories before diving into the car talk. Jeff has just driven the Porsche 911 GTS Targa, an electric Cobra, and will soon drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE. Then the two hosts discuss the current states of their project cars. There are more upgrades in store for the Montero, and Ron's Tahoe has a dashcam now. Finally, Ron and Jeff take a moment to single out some folks who are doing great stuff in the industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Car Person Ascension

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 79:43


    Jeff was off wrenching on things for eight days while Ron was getting up close and personal with a monster truck. Also, Ron has ascended as a car person... he's getting a garage space with some friends. There's some talk about our own cars, the new Acura Integra, and then we answer your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

    Ramble On! (Again!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 84:28


    This episode broke, but I fixed it - and in the beginning, we ramble on about non-car stuff before diving into actual car talk. We also take a bunch of questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support

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