Mechanical Sympathy

Send us a textArchitect and good friend James Chew joins us with fascinating insights into what makes good design decisions. James tells us about his experience in Italy and his love of fiat. Plus we talk about Vespas with rocket launchers 

Send us a textJeff Brewster returns. His new position at Ron Jones Garage. We all take a wild trip to the Rambler Ranch car museum. Simon finally joins the podcast only to defend the Pontiac Aztec. Tons of laughs in this episode.  

Send us a textWe finally talk about movie cars in this episode. we get surprisingly passionate about the inane. Arguments fly, hilarity ensues! Fun episode  

Send us a textSugar and Greg find out they've been lied to. They discuss the enthusiast culture at car shows and try to answer “what is the perfect car show”

Send us a textMaster painter extraordinaire Greg Menan, explains to Sugar how to paint a car on a budget and what's involved in a $70,000 paint job. ‘ Another funny episode. This answers a lot of questions if you've ever thought about painting a car. 

Send us a Text Message.Did you know that Women are people too? Mechanical Sympathy exhorts and defends Females in the auto industry without a hint of chauvinism.  This is a hilarious episode but it does get a bit deep philosophically near the end. 

Send us a Text Message.Sugar and Greg interview Sugar's cousins Matt Blake and Alex Mcdorman. Matt Blake is a Motor Trend cinematographer. He tells us about the behind the scenes of our favorite episodes. Fun episode, we talk cars, camera gear, and frightening drives.  Alex Mcdorman is an IT professional with In-N-Out and a witty comedian and  all around good time. 

Send us a Text Message.The greatest Hot Rodder to ever live? We make a case for Mickey Thompson. From racing at Baja, building Indy cars and breaking 400mph Mickey did it all. This is a really fun episode to share with your friends.  

Send us a Text Message.The New 2025 Corvette ZR1 has just been released! Sugar and Greg go over all the details and exciting news. We also discuss Corvette's place in the world and design. Plus, the David Hasslehoff tangent you've been waiting for. 

Send us a Text Message.Mechanical Sympathy returns next week with more hilarious automotive stories. In reality, both sugar and Greg gut over their heads in car repairs and are setting up for next weeks episode. We'll see you then. Thanks for listening and try out one of our previous episodes that you might have missed. I suggest the episode.”Lancia makes the best Subaru”. 

Send us a Text Message.Greg and Sugar go to the Electrify Expo. We test drive a Lucid Air and try to freak out the Lucid employees. We get to see some amazing glimpses of the future.  Maybe it's not so bad? Listen and text us to let us know what you think of an electric future 

Send us a Text Message.Hilarious episode. Sugar returns from a whirlwind tour of cars, acrobats, Carrol Shelby and Monsters in Las Vegas. Greg updates us on the Bronco build. The guys discuss new potential 67 Camaro restoration! 

Send us a Text Message.Greg and Sugar pick the worst cars to make cool. This may offend a few of you but hang in there there is a moral to the story and cause for redemption. 

Send us a Text Message.Jacob Seay is a design engineer and creative talent. He works at Steve Dinan's manufacturing facility CarBahn. They build BMW, Audi, and Mercedes tuning, engines, and aftermarket parts.  https://carbahn.com/At the end of the episode Jacob Seay gave us awesome toys! He 3D printed us a robot and an armored truck. If you want your own 3D creation visit his online shop https://www.hisadditive.com/

Send us a Text Message.Second, half of the interview with the legendary Lincoln Tech instructor.  If you love the first half, here's even more great stories from Ron and what his future looks like after 30 years of instructing mechanics, diesel techs and hot rodders. 

Send us a Text Message.This is only part one of our hero Ron Poitier the recently retired, legendary Lincoln Tech Instructor, tells us some Hilarious  stories and gives sage advice about his 30 year career, teaching mechanics. If you're a car guy, then you will not want to miss part one and part two of this episode! 

Send us a Text Message.The future is electric. It's not our choice. Should we fight it or accept the inevitable? We chose our favorite EVs and defend or dismiss the Cybertruck. 

Send us a Text Message.Sometimes the world forgets about cheap accessible luxury. Don't sleep on mid 70s cruisers. We talked about how many uses you can get out of a big boat of a car.

Send us a Text Message.Greg and Sugar run from the law in this not so true crime episode. What's the best getaway car? It has to be fast, it has to hold a crew of four, and 500 pounds of gold bars. Purely hypothetical, and tons of fun to play with the idea of escaping. 

What car can you buy for $5000? What can you get for a million dollars? What Impractical cyberpunk Ferrari is Sugar gonna build with his millions?  What incredibly practical Toyota is Greg gonna buy? This is a fun one. Worth a listen, worth sharing with your friends 

Greg and Sugar go to Shelby American Museum in Boulder, Colorado. The experience was the most incredible and tragic car museum tour. This is a fun episode and we highly recommend visiting the museum for a spiritual automotive experience.  https://www.shelbyamericancollection.org/

Greg and Sugar talk to Long time friend Mark Andersen allowed  us to ask every curious question about his all new Ineos Grenadier off road SUV. It is so rare to see something entirely new in the automotive world. We also end up talking Porsche Cayman GT4 and Mark's  renegade spirit. Join his Exclusive Ineos group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/406412398350065

Greg and Sugar perform a live brake job in Greg's driveway. We discuss delivery delivery driver' attractiveness and how we'd depend our lotto winnings. 

Sugar returns from the future with a revelation. Greg gets a 1973 Bronco, and we both try smelling salts.   This is a fun one, strap in and hold on tight  

Clayton Parrish regails us with awesome stories about being a Blackhawk Helicopter maintenance TEST PILOT, an avid Toyota nutcase, and building his dream FJ55. 

Sugar and Greg are lucky to be alive. They tell stories about how their own cars tried to kill them. 

Ben Swain General Manager of the famous Slee Off-Road in Golden Colorado agrees with us on everything in this episode.  He is our kind of gearhead. Outfit your Toyota and Lexus for serious overlanding at https://sleeoffroad.com/Checkout the Slee YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@slee-offroad?si=V7kEkJ7DjopU7zbA

Kyler Bench tells us the inside story on Kindigit Design.  Is it really an intimidating workplace? How does he get a handle on these hot rod builds, literally? Kyler's new side venture:https://www.instagram.com/bad_company_customs?igsh=MWRjb3Axem5zOG1saw==

Sugar and Greg argue over Subarus, Off road trucks, and the perfect car that encompasses it all. 

Thomas Kearney from L.E.M.D. On today's episode. Thomas tells us about drag racing as an 8 year old and how he reinvented himself to be the legendary hot rod machinist he is today. Are you talented with Fusion 360? Send Thomas your resume : https://www.leadingedgemad.com/our-storyFollow him on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leadingedgemad?igsh=MTZlajRmYWcyNXM4cg==

Fabricator Jeff Brewster tells us how difficult it is finding stability in Hot Rod shops. Check out his products and buy yourself a sweet Tube indexing tool and some stickers!   grizzlyfabworks.com and follow him @jefe_fab on instagram  

Sugar and Greg Menan express the true meaning of Mechanical Sympathy. 

Ted Veggeberg is an excellent storyteller. He tells us about his tour in Iraq and his transition to homesteading. Great big laughs and good inspiration in this episode 

Sam park is a Pastor of Truth Church and an avid Car flipper. Sam gives great advice on picking the right cars for a quick sale. Lots of laughs in this episode. 

Introducing Mechanical Sympathy hosts. We discuss Hot Rod philosophy.