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Welcome everybody, welcome to our podcast. We plan to deliver a podcast every week about random car related items in the news and our journey to become better drivers / refining our own vehicles.

Devin & Eddy


    • May 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 79 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Back Seat Drivers

    Episode 79, Race neutral name game, drug enhancers in motorsports, and much more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 73:54


    Welcome back for another glorious episode of the Back Seat Driver (sarcasm), Ben is back on, and we discuss Wetlanta, Diddy Trials, Race Neutral Name Game, Is Dev the real goat of GRIDLIFE, and moreeeeeee. Probably the funniest episodes yet.Co-host: @ezagul1_r , @dev.amg, @benjibebopSponsor: @_rspro

    Episode 78, We are back, Ben is back, and everything is good with the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 72:55


    Welcome back for another glorious episode of the Back Seat Driver (sarcasm), Ben is back, and we discuss CMP (we know we are late). Eddy gets close to the podium and then we go unhinged like normal. Please enjoy. Co-host: @ezagul1_r , @dev.amg, @benjibebopSponsor: @_rspro

    Episode 77, Chinese forged wheels (how much they cost) & much more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 50:13


    Welcome back for another glorious episode of the back seat driver (sarcasm), we discuss how much it cost to get forged wheels made in CHINA (trump voice). We talk about new mods for the GLA, along with you guessed in movies. Co-host: @ezagul1_r , @dev.amgSponsor: @_rspro

    Episode 76, They are making another Jurassic Park....why (yes we also talk about cars)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 52:23


    We discuss movies/racing license & hard cards from Gridlife and what benefits need to be there to make it worth it. Co-host: @ezagul1_r , @dev.amg Sponsor: @_rspro

    Episode 75, Back to Street Class Dev goes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 51:41


    Talking about how Dev (me) is taking aero off and going back to street class, Alibaba wheels and much more! Co-host: @ezagul1_r , @dev.amg Sponsor: @_rspro

    Episode 74, Fast and Furious dialogue featuring Ben & Ken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 73:44


    We are happy to be joined by Ben and Ken, we discuss some DSM tuning, Fast and Furious skits, and a lot of raunchy comedy, please enjoy and sorry for the long wait. Co-host: @ezagul1_r , @dev.amg Guest: @benjibebop, @kenuwine24 Sponsor: @_rspro

    Episode 73, a Subaru tale featuring Devin Hofmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 55:24


    We are back with another podcast, this time we have Devin Hofmann on. We discuss all things Subaru, what we are thankful for, along with what chassis she is going to explore next, and much more! Co-host: @ezagul1_r , @dev.amg Guest: @devineforceracing Sponsor: @_rspro

    Episode 72, Devin goes camping and is alive to tell that tale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 61:42


    Devin discusses his camping adventure from a few weeks back, we talk about the best facilities that we have attended, track wise and more. It is a very random episode. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 71, Pressure makes Diamonds with Evan McLaren

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 69:35


    We have a guest this week, Evan McLaren who walks us through his ClubTR championship win and the highs and lows of a time attack driver. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Guest: @bigmacvtak Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 70 - The final battle... Pittrace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 49:46


    We are back, your fav 1 month podcast. We discuss the final event of the year and off-season plans for the Civic and GLA. Eddy also gives a heartthrob message at the end. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 69, Making time attack interesting to watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 59:49


    Back from our normal hiatus, this time to discuss what changes need to be made to make Gridlife TA more interesting to watch, and then we break off in a tangent about random stuff. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 68, Springfield Beaver Foundation (A Benjibebop production)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 59:50


    We are back and Ben is back. This episode has nothing to do with cars, we just discuss life and random events that are currently relevant but won't be in a few days, so please listen when released. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r & @benjibebop Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 67, Lime Rock Recap (Eddy brings more hardware home)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 54:43


    We are back from Lime Rock and talk all about it, I also (Devin) talk about not having potable water in my house currently. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 66, What is your definition of time attack, and knowing when to let go can be a valuable/cost-efficient life lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 48:54


    We discuss what is our definition of time attack (there was an interesting debate on Hypercritical Podcast) about what is the true definition of time attack. We also discuss what is happening to the Mercedes and more Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 65, Mid-Ohio continued + are new private tracks feasible at all!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 70:52


    We discuss the rest of what happened at Midwest (the first half can be found on "Race Home Podcast". We discuss private tracks, their costs, along with the racing that occurred over the weekend (F1/Nascar/Indy Car), and more!! Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Guest: @racing_home_podcast Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 64, Unloved cars that don't get the credit they deserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 46:37


    We discuss unloved platforms that we don't see get loved, we discuss the EV market that took a nose dive with retail pricing, and more Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 63 - Rev-up Gingerman / Hyperfest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 53:21


    We discuss Rev-up, and the woes of blackflags. A little bit about Hyperfest and how that turned out over the weekend. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 62 - We have the cartwheel king himself on the Podcast, Jaime Santos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 69:25


    We are back this week talking with Jaime Santos who flipped and cartwheeled a first gen Fit at CMP. We discuss safety, how important it is, and more. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Guest: @whoisjaimeee Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 61, CMP Adventure / Time Attack News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 64:39


    We are back this week discussing Eddy and I's adventures to CMP, lots of talk about what we liked and didn't like about the weekend. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 60, Eddy has some new suspension upgrades

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 38:22


    We are back this week discussing Eddy's test day at Lime Rock Park with the new suspension components, Devin changing studs and pads, and more Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 59, SCCA recap, which was very interesting....

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 53:41


    We are back this week discussing the SCCA VIR event, which went well but didn't go well for a lot of people. Eddy discuss upgrading the stereo system in the toterhome. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 58, Nothing Last Forever.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 47:31


    We are back this week discussing airport annoyances, YouTubers, car journalism and more Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 57, Toterhome upgrades , Tsukaba time attack recap and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 49:31


    We are back this week discussing Eddy's new project, updating the Toterhome to the 21st century. We lightly discuss NASCAR / Tsukuba and more Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 56, Recap of all the stuff we missed and discussing current events

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 54:52


    We are back from a small break, we discuss F1 news, and Eddy's predictions with F1 driver changes in 2025 or 2026. Where we have been and what we have been doing, etc. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 55, Why are Jeeps so popular???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 45:24


    We are back for another week, this time we briefly discuss normal news, why are jeeps wranglers so damn popular, etc. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 54, We have Ben Lin and Jesse Echanique talking DSM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 73:43


    We are back for another week, this time with Jesse and Ben. We talk about all things DSM and other topics that spiral off of this. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Guest: @Benjibebop , @jessegsx Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 53, Why a shakedown event is important in a competition environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 52:11


    We are back, look we weren't gone for multiple weeks. We discuss shakedown events, recording instruments for timers / important other devices that can make you faster. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Sponsor - @_rspro

    Episode 52, Should you run from the cops....Hypothetically of course.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 36:03


    Sorry again, we suck, but we talk about spoilers from the Ferrari movie and how ass the CGI was. Should you run from the cops if the opportunity presents itself? Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 51, Yes, we are #late. Rules / Track announcement talk.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 41:27


    Sorry again, we are inconsistent, thank you for returning, please enjoy the podcast! Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 50, Pet Peeves with car dealerships, we just bullsh*t around

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 57:06


    Sorry, we are inconsistent, thank you for returning, please enjoy the podcast! Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 49, Amusement park fun, new F1 manufacturer in question, and much more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 38:03


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, We talk all things amusement parks (Busch Gardens), F1, Devin getting his GLA back this upcoming weekend. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 48, SEMA Hangover with a splash of F1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 43:26


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, We talk all things SEMA, F1, How the S4 is draining my bank account, Eddy's future build plans with the Civic, and more. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 47, LAGUNAAAAAAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 50:09


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, We talk all thing GRIDLIFE Laguna and some of challenges Eddy overcame with his illness prior to leaving and fogginess while there. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 46, Back from our break

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 45:19


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, We talked a bit about F1 and Devin & Diane's potential new vehicle or cars we are looking for, and is Forza Motorsports washed up? Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

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    Episode 45, I don't know what to title this episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 43:07


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we try to describe images and talk about them from a slideshow given to us by our significant other and Ben Lin. We also talked a bit about F1 and some other stuff. The link will be down below if you want to follow along https://www.canva.com/design/DAFvrtp2Lj0/dIREhEgPMa0rmN8p8IAf4Q/view?fbclid=IwAR178lBPfQMeqdwLgJuRp5z9IpPpX79JizNir-h8kLW7wxpXPbkfafn6jKM Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 44, Just Honda talk with Evan Weider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 61:58


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we have Evan Weider on the podcast and discuss Honda shit, along with various options for the chassis. This was fun enjoyable laid back episode! Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Guest: @evanweider

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    Episode 43, We have a special guest, you'll never guess who???

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 69:03


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we have Pawinn on the podcast from Acuity to discuss how he started in the car world, and all the trials and tribulations he learned working on his own personal builds to develop himself as a more knowledgeable person. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Guest: @powow66 , @acuityinstruments

    Episode 42, What grinds Devin's gears, WTAC recap, and a little F1 recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 47:18


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we discuss what grinds Devin's gears, a little discussion about the recent F1 race, along with WTAC, and what makes that so unique. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 41, Tony from Turn In Concepts joins us to discuss his history and startup in this industry, taking a deep dive into his career!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 65:12


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we have Tony from Turn In Concepts joining us to discuss his history and where he started, if you didn't know Tony is a fast motherf**ker. Very talented driver and his builds from his shop reflect that. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r Guest: @turn_in_concepts

    Episode 40, Lime Rock recap, can Eddy be stopped....the answer is NO!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 45:10


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we talk about the fun adventure up to CT for Lime Rock Circuit Legends. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 39, Mid-Ohio recap, prep work before Lime Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 40:03


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we have a brief discussion on Mid-Ohio and what ensued during the event, Eddy preaches some knowledge. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 38, Jesse joins us on the podcast to discuss why he won't let DSM die!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 52:35


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we have a guest on the show, you may know him, but he loves DSM. We discuss why that is the case and what got him into this beautiful world of motorsports. We also briefly discuss Eddy's strategy with his transmission and if he will make it for Mid-O, and more. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 37, NJMP Recap - WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 42:45


    Welcome to Episode 37, We discuss the fun adventures at NJMP, Eddy is a winner (the first time he has won an event), and more! Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 36, NJMP is upon us!!! Goodwood Festival of Speed crashes and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 50:29


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we discuss Goodwood Festival, NJMP event with small prep items that we plan on doing/changing, and more! Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 35, Are new cars too fast? Would you take older technology over new modern tech?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 38:54


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we discuss modern vs older technology, are modern vehicles too fast and does that numb the overall experience, why Ben Thorn is a goober and more. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 34, We are back from our short break, some items to discuss in the recent news...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 37:43


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we discuss the Formula Drifts fun exciting drama, NASCAR street course, David's new trailer/rig, and more. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 33, New sports cars are too expensive!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 58:48


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we discuss the overbuilt track cars that are not driven well and whether it is worth it to even do that, pricing on new vehicles in general, Eddy's upcoming VA trip to Summit Point for Nitto, and more! Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 32, Safety history from NASCAR & Formula 1 that has trickled down to grassroots and overrated sports cars and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 65:36


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we discuss the safety standard from old, Ed simping, overrated sports cars, and mis-marketing campaigns from certain automotive companies. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

    Episode 31, GRIDLIFE MIDWEST FESTIVAL RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 57:24


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we discuss the MIDWEST Festival recap with Eddy, how the weekend played out for him, and the trials and tribulations that may have occurred! Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

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    Episode 30, Ben's last PODCAST....I'm not crying, you are!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 65:28


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we discuss annoyances of the car world, discuss what Ben will do with his extra 1hr of free time every Sunday, and much much more. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r & @benjibebop (doesn't have an Instagram anymore)

    Episode 29, Eddy's takeaway on the new Fast X "film", and some information you'd never actually want to know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 56:58


    Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, we discuss Fast X and Mail Order Brides, and a cat that sits on expensive cars. It's not the cat you are thinking of... Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r & @benjibebop (doesn't have an Instagram anymore)

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