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Talking About Cars 238 - "Car Quickies"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 40:44


(04-09-2021) - One Question, fun answers from friends of our podcasts casts. The questions varied, Bogi & Faye of "All Girls Garage" talking first cars, Rodney Allen Rippy talking electric cars, Danny Gura from "Superstore" talking remaking "Herbie", Larry Dixon Jr on if his Dad would ride in the back seat of his two man dragster, Steph Holloway (of "Idriveaclassic") on the top 5 cars that are on her list of "Cars she wants someday", Randy Carlson's infatuation with VW Bugs, Charles Phoenix on mixing cakes, cars and pies, and Steve Magnante on the top cars he's spotted at junkyards in his show "Junkyard Gold". Join Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck! LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE (IT'S FREE!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 237 Rewind - Richard Carpenter (the Carpenters)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 32:51


(04-01-2021) - It's a podcast that's been in such high demand from our "Soundcloud" days, (circa 2016) that i've decided to expose it to a whole new audience....as Richard Carpenter of "the Carpenters", talks with Randy Kerdoon about growing up Mopar, driving in the Arizona desert in a '56 Dodge without air conditioning, my Karen stayed home and which album covers they had that actually involved their cars, including one their parents bought when they moved to California in the 60s. THEN, what if Ford’s memorable cars from around the world were in their own basketball style bracket?? What a concept!! Remember to LISTEN, LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 236 - TV & Movie Cars #4 (Owners of a Magnum PI Ferrari 308 & Transformers Camaro)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 62:57


(03/25/2021) - It was THE CAR that the original Thomas Magnum (Tom Selleck) drove in Magnum PI, only to get destroyed in the Magnum reboot with Magnum (Jay Hernandez) behind the wheel in the debut episode. (Still seeing a therapist about that) and the older yellow "bumble bee" Camaro from the "Transformers" Movies. Who owns those (or clones like them) now? and what's the car story behind them? Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck talk with their owners on this week's show.....and gets some great behind the scenes stories....because "Everybody has a car story!" Remember to LISTEN, LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 235 - David Neel (Owner of the Murphy Car Museum)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 53:56


(03-18-2021) - From looking for a place to park his private car collection, to owning a museum himself in Ventura County, California, David Neel enjoys classic cars. Growing up in a Mopar family, he enjoys all kinds of cars, from Studebakers, Fords, Chevys....and keeping the theme of a recent TAC podcast....he loves classic RVs and trailers!! Randy & "Hot Rod" Bob chime in with tales of the museum, driving cool cars like a 59 Caddy, Rolls Royces, and more cars of the people! They also talk miniature trains. LISTEN, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.....and leave a comment on our social media!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 234 - Bill Carlton (Texas Metal)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 34:32


(03-11-2021) - Join Randy Kerdoon as he talks with the owner of Ekstensive Motorsports in Houston, Texas, home of Motor Trend TV's "Texas Metal". We get Bill's take on Chevy vs Ford, Randy talks why eating Lucky Charms past the age of 8 may not be a good thing, what if NASCAR vs NHRA was a beer commercial and you are not going to believe what Bill just put a down payment on...... Listen, and if you like what you hear, remember to SUBSCRIBE! It's free....and tell your car buddies about our fun interviews!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 233 - Justin & Anna Scribner (Flyte Camp - Flippin' RVs)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 67:30


(02-25-2021) - What if Tarek and Christina from "Flip or Flop" wanted to do a show about RVs? or Wayne Carini? Well, it's too late now! Justin and Anna Scribner have already laid claim to the "from Junkyard to Awesome" show for recreational vehicles. and BONUS POINTS!! They both love classic cars too!! Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck get some great stories out of the couple who explain what a "Canned Ham" really means in RV lingo! Remember to like and SUBSCRIBE!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 232 - John Davis (Host - Motorweek)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 64:10


(02-18-2021) - Since 1980 John Davis has hosted "Motorweek" on PBS stations across America and now on the MotorTrend Network! Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob look back at John's show, going back to the first cars they reviewed (the Ford Escort and the Fiat "Strada"), the guys get some good behind the scenes stories and John's car history growing up in a "Ford Family". LISTEN and remember to SUBSCRIBE!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 231 - Chris Myers (Fox Sportscaster)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 52:55


(01-11-2021) - Sports fans know him as the affable, reliable host and play-by-play guy on Fox Sports' broadcasts of the NFL, NASCAR and even the Westminister Dog Show. But Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck found out there is a bit of a "wild side" of Chris Myers that few could predict! Chris gives them the lowdown on the upcoming NASCAR season with the Daytona 500 days away, his look back at the NFL season and a wild Super Bowl, who he likes for next season's game in LA....and his own rather wild car stories! ....and yes, his "Lug Nuts" story is worth the price of admission!! Remember to SUBSCRIBE and we'll let you know when a new podcast drops!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 230 - Keith Coogan (Actor, Adventures in Babysitting)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 60:18


(01-14-2021) - Keith Coogan was a child actor from the age of 5, appeared in commercials, and TV shows....and grew up near the beach in California. His grandfather was Jackie Coogan who was also a child actor ....who eventually became the original "Uncle Fester" from ABC's hit, the Addams Family from 1964 - 1966. Keith had an adventure with the original Knight Rider car, who he aced his written driving test, still remembers in vivid detail where he messed up the driving part, the day he and his grandfather won an acting award at the same event, and what's acting like in a pandemic! Remember to SUBSCRIBE on the radio.com app!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 229 - Jake Steinfeld (Actor, Fitness Guru, Producer)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 69:12


(01-07-2021) - the guy who made "Don't Quit" a motivating phrase, joined Randy Kerdoon & "Hot Rod" Bob Beck. Jake Steinfeld talks about his first car, the first time he saw the Broadway production of "Hair", His Ferrari adventure, how he and ex-NBA player John Salley fit into a Smart Car, and how he started a pro lacrosse league (for you sports fans). Remember to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast on the radio.com app, and at KNX1070.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars "Rewind" - Tony Dow (Leave it to Beaver)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 33:37


(12-31-2020) - as 2020 comes to an end, it's time for a lookback at a previous Talking About Cars episode. TAC 64 with Tony Dow, Wally Cleaver of Leave it to Beaver fame. Tony with the story about his first car, and how it came back into his life....50 years later. join Tony and Randy Kerdoon....Happy Holidays everyone! Remember to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE OUR EPISODE!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 228 - Tom Namovich (GM Hummer EV)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 33:26


(12-24-2020) - Randy Kerdoon & "Hot Rod" Bob Beck make the car the star in this episode, talking to General Motors' Tom Namovich about their new EV pickup truck in the making the "GM Hummer EV!" They discuss how quickly it takes to re-charge, how full sized big it is...with a 1,000 hp electric motor....and why saying the words "Crab Walk" immediately makes Randy yearn for a seafood feast! Remember to SUBSCRIBE (it's free), LIKE, LISTEN AND SHARE!! If you like our shows consider becoming a "Too Tired Guys Productions" Patron on @Patreon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 227 - TV Cars #3 (Nate Truman - Star Cars,)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 57:52


(12-17-2020) - In part 3 of our continuing series talking with "regular people" owning TV and Movie Cars, the former comedian and TV Producer who started "Star Cars", Nate Truman joined Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck from his home where he has no fewer than six of his 13 celebrity vehicles, and gives the guys and you the listener a tour! How did he start in obtaining cars from TV Shows (or clones of them), what Star Car is his "grocery getter", and what car did he create, based on a comic book?? Remember to LISTEN, LIKE, SHARE and most importantly SUBSCRIBE!! It's free, and you'll be alerted to when our next show is uploaded! Also consider becoming a Too Tired Guys Productions patron on Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Talking About Cars 226 - Larry Dixon Jr. (former NHRA Top Fuel driver)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 59:02


(12-10-2020) - Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck catch with up former NHRA Top Fuel champ Larry Dixon Jr in his garage with his "two seat" dragster, his '66 Nova and new '69 El Camino! Dixon on why he's no longer an NHRA driver, just where he ranks all time top fuel wins, why he needs to figure out how to update his wikipedia page, and what people say after a ride in the back seat of his 2 seat dragster! (and what it costs to make a run!) Remember, LISTEN, LIKE, SHARE and above all...SUBSCRIBE!! and become a "Two Tired Guys Productions" patron on Patreon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 225 - Danny Gura (Actor - Superstore)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 53:33


(12-02-2020) - From "that nameless guy in the background", to the household name in the NBC hit sitcom "Superstore"......Danny Gura is actually getting lines to read now....well, occasionally! But everyone on the show sure mentions his name a lot! Danny joins Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck to talk about growing up in a Ford family, and then somehow getting a Chevy for his first car. Why his dream car is a Corvette from a certain 70s TV show, and who are the "car guys" on Superstore....the characters....and in real life! Remember to Listen, Like, Share and most importantly SUBSCRIBE!! It's Free! Become a "Too Tired Guys Productions Patron on Patreon dot com, and we'll add your name to our credits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 224 - Bud Brutsman (TV Producer - Overhaulin')

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 68:01


(11-25-2020) - Randy Kerdoon & "Hot Rod" Bob Beck catch up with prolific TV producer Bud Brutsman, who is behind the successes of "Overhaulin'", "Rides", "Hot Rod TV" and "Dust 2 Glory" as well as non-automotive shows "Animal Storm Squad", "Elvis & Jane" and shows about the Navy Seals and Green Berets. Randy & Bob also let Bud cuss up a storm and they all name drop like crazy....names like Shaquille O'Neal, Jay Leno, and of course, friends of TAC, Chip Foose, Chris Jacobs and "AJ" Adrienne Janic, He also talks about a certain acting family of brothers who moved back to Austrailia after the fires....and the car he bought from one of them. Happy Thanksgiving everyone....stay safe....remember to LISTEN, LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 223 - Marshall Terrill (Author : Steve McQueen "In his own words")

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 43:14


(11-19-2020) - Hard to believe it's been 40 years since the late actor Steve McQueen (Bullitt, The Great Escape, LeMans &....yes, The Blob) passed away due to cancer. He's been quoted so many times over the years, author Marshall Terrill took all of his quotes (at least it seems like all of them...over 500) and put together a coffee table book of McQueen's thoughts about Show Biz, movies he made and the cars and motorcycles he owned. Terrill joined Talking About Cars host Randy Kerdoon to talk all things with wheels and McQueen....and he threw in some show biz quotes just for run! Remember to LISTEN, LIKE, SHARE and most importantly SUBSCRIBE!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 222 - Gabriel Iglesias (Comedian, Car Guy)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 41:29


(11-12-2020) - The comedy world's connoisseur of VW Buses (he made one into an aquarium), VW Bugs and Mopar Muscle with some Pontiac Firebird love thrown in....gives Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck the lowdown on his collection, the top cars he would love to get someday, and the surprise role he would take if they remade the Smokey and the Bandit movies.... Remember to LISTEN, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 221 - Jim Gallegos (Matchbox Collector King)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 51:48


(11-05-2020) - Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob get to "geek out" talking with a man who owns over 200,000 toy vehicles, from Matchbox to Hot Wheels, from Corgi to ....does it matter? He has over 200,000 toy cars!!! So many cars he had to build a cottage for them ....in his back yard! What are they worth? Which are his favorites? Are there any cars/trucks that he's still on the look out for? and who knew there was a "Matchbox" convention? PLUS.....you know you're the King of Matchbox when....Mattel is turning your family cars...into Matchbox Toys you can buy at Target!! LISTEN, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE on the radio.com app and KNX 1070.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 220 - Elana Scherr, Jovina Young & Erica Martin (the Rebelle Rally Review)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 48:39


(10-30-2020) - A couple of podcasts ago, Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob talked with Jovina and Erica from Ford to preview their rookie trek into the California badlands in the annual Rebelle Rally with a "yet to be released" redesigned Ford Bronco. Now they're back with Automotive Journalist Elana Scherr, who also participated in the Rally, to see how it went. The guys find out about Elana making a friend in a wild donkey, why it's always good to read the rules, modesty is not an option while driving no where close to a rest stop, and why, if you are a Michelin winning chef, you probably don't want to listen to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 219 - Ryan Friedlinghaus (West Coast Customs) Tom Gattuso (SEMA)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 50:32


(10-22-2020) - With the pandemic still cancelling car shows and car events around the world, the annual SEMA show is also affected. However, they plan to go virtual! Randy & Hot Rod Bob get the details from SEMA VP Tom Gattuso and Ryan Friedlinghaus of West Coast Customs. Ryan is also on the look out for a certain car .....his very first car. Like, how hard can it be to find an old Mazda pickup truck he cruised Las Vegas in back in the day? Ryan gives us an update! Remember to LISTEN, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, that way you won't miss an episode, and if this is your first taste of Talking About Cars....check out some of our other celebrity interviews because "Everybody has a Car Story!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 218 - Darr Hawthorne & Harold Osmer (So Cal Race Tracks in the Covid era)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 52:33


(10-15-2020) - Darr and Harold join Randy Kerdoon & Hot Rod Bob Beck to talk about how Santa Monica was once the King of the racing world out west, that there used to be an oval at where Television City is today, what tracks have survived and which have been affected by Covid. Darr Hawthorne is an automotive journalist and promoter, Harold Osmer is an automotive author and helped produce a video for his book, "Where they Raced!". LISTEN, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE....and let us know what you think about the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 217 - Jovina Young & Erica Martin (the Rebelle Rally)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 37:49


(10-07-2020) - Jovina Young and Erica Martin get the chance of a lifetime, participate in an all women off-road rally driving the new Ford Bronco. Can they make it from Lake Tahoe to the Imperial Sand Dunes in one piece...and healthy? and what will it be like all those days without any access to their cellphones? They join hosts Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck.who start the show continually interrupted by a trash truck in the "trash truck olympics!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 216 - TV Cars #2 (Leonora Foddrill & Mark Truman)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 50:09


(10-01-2020) - Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck talk with owners of a classic '66 Batmobile from the TV show on ABC with Adam West and Burt Ward.....and a man who built his own "Black Beauty" from the short lived ABC TV show "the Green Hornet"! Leonora Foddrill talks about why her classic is frequently found at charity events, while Mark Truman talks about wanting a "Black Beauty" from the TV show (which is different than the movie version....Mark has some choice words about that)....and how he decided to make his own out of a '66 Imperial and....a lot of armaments. LISTEN, LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 215 -Jessica & Jonas Lundgren (Drag Racing in Sweden!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 42:51


(09-24-2020) - You know what the NHRA is about, but what about Drag Racing overseas?    Jonas and Jessica Lundgren are part of the classic and race car scene in ....Sweden!    He drives a 37 Chevy dragster, while she likes her '55 Chevy Handyman 2 door wagon!    Oh and Jonas drives a lot of trucks....owns some classic 60s trucks!    They give Randy and Hot Rod Bob an education about which country in the netherlands has the best drag strip, and we try to explain.....FERMENTED HERRING!    (gulp)    LISTEN, LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!!   It's Free See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking About Cars 214 - Jo Coddington (Speed Racer, Grocery Cart Racer)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 42:15


(09-17-2020) - Jo Coddington (wife of the late Boyd Coddington & brand ambassador for several car related products) joins Randy Kerdoon & "Hot Rod" Bob Beck to talk about "Shopping Cart" racing, her soft spot for "Roger Rabbit's Packard", and why Randy isn't believing IMDB anymore....oh and there is a car culture in....INDONESIA?     LISTEN, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Talking About Cars 213 - "Fast" Jack Beckman (NHRA Funny Car Driver)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 40:14


(09-10-2020) - The current NHRA funny car points leader joined Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob to explain how he became "Fast Jack", Just how many G's a driver faces behind the wheel, and how much does it cost to drive on of those things down the straight away!    Oh, and does anyone have some spare change?   Jack is looking for a sponsor for next year!!    LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE and become a patron on Patreon.com! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Talking About Cars 212 - Dave Kindig, Kevin Schiele (Bitchen' Rides)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 42:31


(09-03-2020) - This week, Randy Kerdoon and Hot Rod Bob Beck catch up with Dave Kindig and Kevin Schiele (Kev-Dogg) from the Motor Trend TV show "Bitchen Rides" where the guys get all kinds of exclusives!!   We find out Dave actually cuts his own hair!! (Hey Steve Mags, you hearing this??) the guys look back on the first season of their Motor Trend app show "Bitchen Boot Camp", and Kevin has to choose between the old Ford GT and the new one!    Don't forget to subscribe and like us on social media!    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Talking About Cars 211 - Randy Carlson (Carchaeology, Sticker Shock)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 52:24


(08-27-2020) - He's a Bug man, car fan & knows what cars are worth.   Randy Carlson joins Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob to talk abour Barn Finds, his "blur" cameo in a "Herbie" movie, the Packard in his garage and we come up with a new idea for a car show for him!   Discovery, ARE YOU LISTENING??   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Talking About Cars 203 - Ed Justice Jr (Justice Brothers) Part 1 of 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 32:42


(07-02-2020) - He's a radio host, photographer, magician and runs a well known successful automotive additives company.    Ed Justice Jr does not try to make Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob disappear, but has some great car stories, philosophies and tales from his new book "Legacy of Justice" and is so heavy, it gives new meaning to the phrase "coffee table book".    Remember to listen and subscribe!

Talking About Cars 202 - Kelley Earnhardt Miller (JR Motorsports)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 33:03


(06-25-2020) - "the Best Driver in the Earnhardt family" joins Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob as Kelley Earnhardt Miller, the head of JR Motorsports, and sister of Dale Jr. and daughter of the late Dale Sr. talks about her being behind the wheel, the changes in NASCAR, the case of Wendell Scott and the cars she really wants some day!!   

Talking About Cars 201 - Burt Ward (Batman)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 22:19


(06-18-2020) - This week a "Classic" episode when actor Burt Ward who played Robin in the original ABC TV series Batman joined Randy in a '66 Batmobile clone at the Hollywood Show!    We hear about the cars Burt always wanted, how it's not fun to play a super hero in tights, and how Burt and his wife have turned into a super hero for Dogs!    

Talking About Cars 200 - Steve Magnante (Junkyard Gold, Barrett-Jackson)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 43:47


(06-11-2020) - Randy & "Hot Rod" Bob in our milestone 200th show, catch up with Motor Trend TV's Steve Magnante of "Roadkill's Junkyard Gold" and Barrett-Jackson for some great car stories!   1) How Junkyard Gold came about (2:10)  2) Chris Jacobs = Clark Gable?  (11:36)  3) How the pandemic affected his show (27:50)  4) How he cut his own hair with cat clippers (33:29)  5) What wheels are in Steve's garage (36:51)

Talking About Cars 199 - Bogi & Faye Hadley (All Girls Garage) Part 2 of 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 23:42


(06-04-2020) - In part 2 of their 2 part series, Bogi updates the guys on her all female Volvo build....Faye plays "Guess that theme song" and explains her chicken obsession ....and we're not talking stopping by the Colonel's for a bucket, and what are the cars they have on their "I want that" list!     Join Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck here on Radio.com and KNX 1070 dot com!     Then check out their all new "Too Tired Guys Productions" YouTube Channel!

Talking About Cars 198 - Bogi & Faye Hadley (All Girls Garage) Part 1 of 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 29:57


(05-28-2020)  - Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob are joined by the hosts of Motor Trend's "All Girls Garage", Bogi & Faye (Hadley), where they get a pandemic update from them, how close they came to boarding a plane to shoot the show when the shutdowns began, what being a mechanic and a bartender have to do with each other (not counting wanting to drink afterwards), and who will replace Cristy Lee (now at Garage Squad) in the AGG garage? 

Talking About Cars 197 - Charles Phoenix (author, car guy, chef)

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 43:28


(05-21-2020) - Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob welcome 50s and 60s American Car enthusiast Charles Phoenix to the show, where we find out what it was like to grow up on a used car lot, the classic 60 Plymouth he bought that was entombed into a house after it's owner passed away (not to be confused with the '57 Plymouth entombed in what turned out to be a watery grave in Tulsa, (he was there for that too), taking "Joyrides" and what a...."Cher-Pumple" is!    Hint : think the turducken of desserts!    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and become a "Too Tired Guys Productions" Patron!!

Talking About Cars 196 - Beau Boeckmann, Mad Mike, Dave Shuten (Car Kings)

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 37:49


(05-14-2020) - this week Randy and Bob welcome the stars of the new Discovery TV show "Car Kings", a couple of them may look familiar.    Both Beau Boeckmann and "Mad MIke" are alumni from "Pimp My Ride", and it's apparant mechanic Dave Shuten is pretty focused on his car projects.    Randy called him OCD, Dave....doesn't have a problem with that.    What was their first cars, Bob suggests what they should do on their next trip to Japan, and the Pantera that Carroll Shelby had that was the precursor to the Viper!     LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!!

Talking About Cars 195 - Butch Patrick (Munsters), Part 2 of Scott Newstead (Cold War Motors)

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 26:51


(05-07-2020) - Randy and Hot Rod Bob catch up with Butch Patrick who played "Eddie Munster" in the original "Munsters" which aired on CBS from 1964-1966.   Butch gives an update on his Munster coach and Dragula "clones" and has the best Munster story ever, about the Munster coach that ends up taking a thrill ride in Hollywood...with the cast still in the car!    Then it's part 2 of our talk with "Cold War Motors" Scott Newstead, on 50s Plymouth wagons, how old he really is, and what the age of coronavirus is like in Alberta, Canada.    Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LISTEN, LIKE AND FOLLOW US!!   

Talking About Cars 194 - Scott Newstead (Cold War Motors) Part 1 0f 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 29:27


(04-30-2020) - and so the Zoom era of the Talking About Cars podcast begins!   This time Randy Kerdoon and "Hot Rod" Bob Beck, are joned my the post popular guest in TAC history, Scott Newstead of "Cold War Motors" where he offers an update on his '60 Plymouth Fury build, what car is on deck for his next project, and what Scott REALLY thinks about convertibles!   LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE!!

Talking About Cars 193 - Remembering the late George Barris

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 26:02


(04-24-2020) - Turning the clock back as we remember the late, great "King of the Kustomizers" himself, George Barris.  He joined us on the TAC podcast from his shop in Southern California back in 2015, six months before his passing at the page of 89.     Randy talked with George, and then takes us to his celebration of life, where car personalities talk about the man behind numerous well known TV cars, and classic customs...er, kustoms!

Talking About Cars 192 - Wayne Carini (Chasing Classic Cars)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 24:51


(04-16-2020) - During his introduction, host Randy Kerdoon always refers to our podcast as the  "award winning" Talking About Cars!  Now you will get to hear part of the entry that won the International Automotive Media Competition (radio category) in 2015 ....we dust off an interview with "Chasing Classic Cars" host Wayne Carini.     Wayne gives Randy the lowdown on how he got into the TV car show business...and how he wasn't the first member of his family to get on TV.   He also talks about growing up and driving "lot cars" at the age of 8 on the family farm, and answering the question, which car got him more dates in high school...a 66 Corvette or a VW Bug.   Enjoy our trip down memory lane in our Talking About Cars "Classic" PodcastI   (thanks to the International society for vehicle preservation for the honor) 

Talking About Cars 191 - Gunnar Nelson (Nelson Band) Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 36:35


(04-09-2020) - Part 2 of the guys conversation with musician and real car guy Gunnar Nelson!   We hear about what’s in HIS garage; the cool luxury car he remembers his grandfather ‘ol number 98 from Michigan, Tom Harmon, the late former LA sportscaster; how Gunnar almost bought grandfather Ozzie’s old ‘55 Pontiac wagon (TAC 141- if you want to listen to the owners talking about it), a small world moment, What are the top cars on his “I have to have that someday” list, PLUS....Randy and Bob share on what they’ve done with their cars during the pandemic.  (HINT:  not much....NOTE: Bob and Randy’s “Live” talk was March 30th.   Rules where you live may dictate you do not do what Randy and Bob did.    Stay safe!!    Keep up social distancing).   

Talking About Cars 190 - Gunnar Nelson (Nelson Band) Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 39:53


(04-02-2020) - Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob have a great conversation with Gunnar Nelson, the 3rd generation of musicians in the Nelson family, his Dad is the late Ricky Nelson, his grandparents, are the late Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, his uncle on his Mom's side, is former UCLA QB Mark Harmon of NCIS fame, and his grandfather is the late sportscaster and football player Tom Harmon.     and they all have car stories, as we found out!!    Well, Gunnar has the car stories about them.    LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE!! 

Talking About Cars 189 - Donald Fullilove (Back to the Future), Danny Thompson (race car driver)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 33:09


(03-26-2020) - Randy & "Hot Rod" Bob go "Back to the Future" talking with actor and voiceover artist Donald Fullilove as we remember "Goldie Wilson", buying his first car in the 7th grade, and how it's hard to avoid flying sheet rock on LA Freeways!    THEN, they talk with race car driver Danny Thompson, son of the late, great Mickey Thompson about driving over 400 miles an hour, especially on a slippery surface like the Bonneville Salt Flats!!     Don't forget to LISTEN, LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE....and oh yeah...#BINGELISTEN to all of our car story podcasts!!

Talking About Cars 188 - Lorenzo Lamas, Branscombe Richmond, Kathleen Kinmont (Renegade)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 29:25


(03-19-2020) - Randy & Hot Rod Bob get the behind the scenes view of the 1990s TV Show "Renegade" with stars Lorenzo Lamas, Branscombe Richmond and Kathleen Kinmont.    Lorenzo's "JC Agajainian" mini-bike and how he crashed it while wearing shorts, Branscombe's Dad's Cadillac and why he crunched it for a movie, and why Kathleen's driving of a Winnebago should have given her stuntman's credit!   PLUS, why Kathleen laughed, and cried during our interview!!   Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE (it's free), SHARE, AND LIKE US!!  

Talking About Cars 187 - Bill Champlin (musician), Marc Singer (actor), Bob Hilton (car builder)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 31:16


(03-12-2020) - Randy & Hot Rod Bob chat with former "Chicago" performer Bill Champlin about the car that got away, literally...it rolled down a hill heading for a propane tank.   Ruh-roh.    Actor Marc Singer stopped by our Talking About Cars booth at the "Hollywood Show" autograph event to chat about growing up in Texas, where you were either a "Chevy" family or a "Ford" family, the car he never wants to get rid of....and while it's in the garage, uses as a "phone booth", and then Bob Hilton joined us at the Grand National Roadster show's United Pacific booth about building 34 Fords at his Virginia Auto Business....Remember to share and SUBSCRIBE!!! 

Talking About Cars 186 -Tony Dow & Jerry Mathers (Leave it to Beaver) & Rod Sexton (Car Builder)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 28:04


(03-05-2020) - Randy & Hot Rod Bob talk with stars of the iconic TV show "Leave it to Beaver", Tony Dow & Jerry Mathers to find out some cool car stories, including what job Jerry did after the show ended so he could afford to buy his first car...a first year GTO, What Tony would love to put in his garage today, and why their TV Dad Hugh Beaumont owned....an ISLAND.    THE, the guys talk with Orange County, California based Rod Sexton, what got him into pinstriping, and the hot rods in his garage.     Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!   

Talking About Cars 185 - Jerry Dixey (Street Rodder Magazine), Dave Allen (Auto Club Speedway)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 29:44


(02-27-2020) - Randy & Hot Rod Bob continue their conversations at the Grand National Roadster shows United Pacific booth where they chat with Street Rodder magazine reporter Jerry Dixey, getting his take on being on the road for 25% of the year driving hot rods, his love of slot cars, and fun stories of the road!     Then with the Auto Club 400 nearing, Randy talks with Auto Club Speedway president Dave Allen about Jimmy Johnson's history at Fontana, crazy stories of the infield, and how fast has he gone on the Fontana track!    Thanks for listening and please SUBSCRIBE!   IT'S FREE!!   

Talking About Cars 184 - Greg Evigan (BJ & the Bear), Tom & Blaine Stark (Precision Designs)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 34:07


(02-20-2020) - First, Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob catch up with actor Greg Evigan who played Billie Joe McKay (B.J.) in the 1978 NBC show, "BJ and the Bear" at the Hollywood autograph show near the LA Airport..    The "Bear" was NOT a bear, but a pet chimpanzee that rode with him in his Kenworth rig and trailer; Greg talks about the 60 Pontiac Bonneville that didn't want to stop, and nearly hitting a tree in that Kenworth while filming "BJ" with the chimp on board!    Then Randy & Bob talk 30's era Ford pickups with Tom Stark and his son Blaine from Precision Designs in Denver from the United Pacific booth at the Grand National Roadster show at Pomona, CA.   They talk custom cars, where to get new 30's Ford truck cabs, and Junior drag racing!    DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE and follow us on social media!!  

Talking About Cars 183 - Troy Ladd (Hollywood Hot Rods)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 27:25


(02-13-2020) - Randy and "Hot Rod" Bob hit the Grand National Roadster show at Pomona where they caught up with Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods at the "United Pacific Industries" booth!    Troy talks about his car adventures, what he did when his girlfriend asked him to customize her '63 Mercury Comet, and some big news from the "Hall of Fame!!"      Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast and share it with your friends....

Talking About Cars 182 - John Force (NHRA) & the 2021 Cadillac Escalade unveiling

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 31:09


(02-06-2020) - Randy and Hot Rod Bob catch up with NHRA legend John Force just before the start of their season with the Winternationals at Pomona!     He talks about where he grew up, and how the Force racing legend now spans THREE generations, then Randy goes to the unveiling of the new 2021 Cadillac Escalade and is joined by freelance automotive journalist Michelle Spencer where they find out the new gadgets, unique sound system and the OLED dash aspects of the SUV from Cadillac's Bob Benbox, AKG's Dawn Geary and Paul Fox, and Detroit's Marc Bland....and oh yeah....Randy and Dawn sing a duet.

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