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We are Flywheel Films, and this is The Flywheel Films Show. We discuss automotive news, debunk common car misconceptions, debate some of the best dream garages, and much, much more. Do you like listening to car people talk about cars? We're here to oblige

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    43: Scout's Honor, Honda Fuel Pump Hypocrisy, Flamin' Hot Autos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 31:59


    And we're back! Justin and Austin talk about where the heck they've been, the new Scout EVs entering the market, along with the likelihood of your car combusting! You don't want to miss this one.

    42: ND Miata Pricing Soars! But it's still a great deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 35:00


    Do you like Miatas? Do you like talking about money? Well you're in the right place! Justin and Austin discuss the new ND Miata pricing for 2024, and do some insightful comparisons to pricing adjusted for inflation, along with Ford F-150 pricing for the same period!

    41: Family Friendly Intro, Lying Son of a Badger, Pick ‘em Up Top Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 40:58


    Have you considered changing the badge on your vehicle? Are you in the market for a new electric pickup truck? Great! Then this episode is for you! We cover the ethics and reasoning behind re-badging your vehicle, and our picks for the EV Trucks that are available today.

    40: 5000 Subscriber Special! $5k Dream Garage and Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 37:36


    Our YouTube channel hit 5k subs! We talk about the origins of the channel, some of our favorite memories over the years, and a $5,000 dream garage!

    39: Fresh Horsepower For Our Stables, Prime-Numbered Dream Garage, Privileged Jeeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 41:18


    Justin, Jordan, and Austin discuss the vehicles they have added to their garage since the last episode, and they debate on the best 3 vehicles that can be bought totaling 11 cylinders.

    38: ND3 Miata unveiled! Details on the last fully combustion Mazda MX-5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 33:14


    Austin and Jordan try delivering the news for once! We discuss the newly unveiled Japanese ND3 Miata, lay out all the new features, and discuss what may come to the US market. Thoughts?!

    37: SEMA Recap with Emadifications, YouTube Algorithm Chat with ColoredInLight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 73:39


    In this episode, Austin is joined by not one, but two special guests! Emad from @Emadifications and Jackson from @ColoredInLight talk in depth about SEMA, their current garages, and the challenges and opportunities YouTube has afforded them. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    36: Kia EV vs. Kia EV...?, Honda Accord Chat, and European 2 Car Solution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 33:11


    Today Austin is joined by the brother you haven't heard, Evan! They discuss car news, what cars they've been eying in their free time, along with a dream garage segment! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    35: Feisty Fiestas, Alfa Romeo GTVs, Car Hacks with Nathaniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 83:34


    Today Austin is accompanied by Nathaniel, a friend and fellow car nerd. Many things are discussed, but Fiesta ST's, Alfa Romeo GTV's and wagons are a recurring theme. Fiesta car hacks are exposed, along with Nathaniel's journey to car obsession. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    34: Seeing Red, Talking Toyota, An Attainable Dream Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 35:09


    Justin is back from getting married just in time to discuss Toyota's upcoming lineup with self-proclaimed ‘Yota fanboy Austin, as well as discuss why red cars get more tickets. We round out the episode with our personal dream garages that may actually be attainable in the next 5-10 years. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    33: Kia Robodog, Technical Definitions of a Wagon, Emadifications' Miata Gremlins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 42:59


    We are in Dallas! Austin and Jordan are joined once again by Emad Zia, and we talk about the existence of Sonic hard seltzers, Emad's latest garage shuffle, and technical definitions of wagons. Jordan fact checks himself about Emad's new YouTube channel name, and we also get an update on the infamous Flyin' Miata Supercharged NC Miata. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. And of course, @emadifications on Instagram and YouTube as well. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st || Emad's Garage @emadifications

    32: Midlife Crisis Abarth, Ode to Musk, the Senna Pants-Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 40:50


    Patrick graces us with his presence! The one, the only, composer to the outro music we use every week. We discuss our considerations for what we look for in a car, make pointless suggestions to Elon Musk, and spend exactly $1,000,000 on a dream car. Patrick ensures we pronounce Abarth correctly and scoffs at the Model S hearse. Plus so much more! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    31: My Dearest Mr. Farley, Self-Spotting Suspicion, Deal With Dealer Markups?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 38:32


    We're back! After some Nashville history, the boys dive right into what Jordan is looking at on Facebook Marketplace in the form of winter beater. Austin also has a delicately but sternly worded request to Jim Farley on the future of Ford. And we have an intense cargument on the legitimacy of dealer markups and why they exist. Plus so much more! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    30: Automotive Holiday Happenings, Christmas Day Carriage, Seeing the Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 30:00


    Happy Christmas! The boys initiate some holiday cheer by talking about the best ways for automotive enthusiasts to partake in the spirit of the season, including snowy Los Santos and The Grand Tour! We debate the Honda Days and Toyotathon sales events, and find a festive dream garage solution for seeing lights and driving on Christmas. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    29: The Korean Domestic Market, “Walmart Dream Garage” Sedan Roadster Wagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 33:09


    Welcome back! Austin and Jordan are joined by special guest Emad, the infamous @sedan_roadster_wagon. We discuss the latest offerings from Korean auto manufacturers, and subsequently dive into Emad's real-life dream garage. Including another NC Miata! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. And of course, @sedan_roadster_wagon on Instagram as well. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    28: The Price of IONIQ, California Perils, Wheels of a Sweet Sixteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 37:11


    Welcome back! The boys excitedly discuss the newly released pricing of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Jordan recounts his epic adventure returning from California. We also debate the best first cars for sixteen year olds, both now and then. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    27: The Best Concepts, 2-Car Solution, Rivian's First Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 37:10


    We are back this week, debating the best concept cars and ideal 2-car solutions within a given brand! We also talk about Rivian's First Mile events and the potential of a hot Ford Maverick being a purchase possibility! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    26: Thanksgiving Carguing, LA Auto Show, Gifts vs GIFs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 31:24


    Happy Thanksgiving! We discuss Jordan's time at the LA Auto Show and cars to be thankful for. We also debate auto enthusiast gift ideas and suggest good topics to debate at your own thanksgiving tables. Enjoy! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    24: Blue Oval City, Bought vs. Built, Dreams of Modernity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 37:22


    Ford heads to Tennessee with Blue Oval City plans, we debate the concept of bought vs. built, and the dream garage holds a modern, realist twist. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    25: 5,000 Mile Miata Road Trip! Travels in an “Impractical” Car. A Flywheel Films Special.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 47:20


    This is our 25th Episode Special, discussing Jordan's 5,000 mile road trip in the Miata, debunking myths surrounding such small-car travels, future Flywheel Films content, Miata modifications, and much more! Be sure to check out the video version, our first ever! Over on our YouTube channel. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    23: The Elio Debacle, Ageless Design Blunders, Famous Dream Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 34:25


    Join us for the tale of Elio, who has just announced they will shift their nonexistent cars to EV! We also look at famous Miata's, as well as build a dream garage using fictional famous cars. And what's not to love about carguing over design elements that we think may not age well at all. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    22: Carnival Rides, Familial Car Disease, Everyday Driver Track Daily Crush

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 33:33


    TONIGHT, or whenever you're listening, we get back on board the minivan train in our Kia Carnival discussion. Austin thinks he's decided on the VW Golf AllTrack, we look at family car influences, and we throw Todd and Paul's vehicles into a track/daily/crush! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    21: Countach Rebirth, Transmission Efficiency, Tyrannical Vehicle Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 27:52


    In this episode, we deconstruct the already-sold-out yet unreleased Lamborghini Countach, and Justin drools over the Kia Stinger. We also deep-dive into the shift (punt intended) of automatics overtaking manuals for fuel economy, and we wrap up with a dream garage of our choice in vehicle to overthrow a government. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    20: High School GT-S, Minivans are Cool, JDM Dream Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 35:11


    In this episode, Austin revisits his nostalgia of the peak high school car, we debate the capability of minivans versus SUVs, and we look to the land of the rising sun for Dream Garage inspiration. Jordan may have gone a bit heavy on the JDM count… Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    19: Climber's Transport, Slow Car Fast, Our Beloved Rides

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 40:19


    The boys touch on the finally renewed Nissan Frontier and Jordan dives into the intriguing stereotype behind climber's and their cars. Justin surprisingly debunks the myth that more power is more better, and we share our stories of our current cars and why we have them. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    18: Hot Take - the NC Miata is the Best, Lochdown from Lockdown, Damsel's Dream Garage - Take 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 34:19


    Jordan wrecks us with facts and logic of how the hated 3rd generation Miata is actually the best. We discuss the trailer for Lochdown, though apparently it's out now, and we also revisit the Dream Garage we did for our ladies, though this time with increased budget. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    17: The Last and Perfect Lotus, RAV4Runner, Dream Stables and Mondeals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 36:14


    In this episode, Jordan drools over the new Lotus Emira that they essentially made for him, Justin is torn between the 4Runner or Bronco so we suggest something else entirely, and we have a special dream garage for…horses? Something like that. All we know is Austin puts the “deal” in Mondeal. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    16: Marketplace Intervention, to Finance or Lease, Garage of the 80's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 30:04


    In this episode, we assess Austin's addiction to the autos of Facebook Marketplace and debate the common practices of financing versus leasing. We wrap it all up with a glorious dream garage of the 80's…what would you do with $100k and a love for ripped jeans? Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    15: Carguing for the Haas, All-American Vehicles of the Revolutionary War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 28:31


    Join us for our 4th of July special! We introduce a new segment, Carguing, where we heatedly debate the next car for a mutual friend, and we determine the best American-made vehicle(s) to take on the British armies of the 18th century. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    14: Phone Frustrations, Stop the Stop-Start, Wife-approved… sort of.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 34:15


    Start it right off with us in a rant about phoning while driving. We deep-dive a bit on the start/stop systems plaguing modern cars, and we review our newly-rated picks for Episode 11's Damsel's Dream Garage. Let us know your thoughts, send us your questions! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    13: Ford's Hat Trick Maverick, Supra Full of Hats, Inflation Station Wagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 32:41


    Join us as we look at yet another new truck by Ford, the small and efficient Maverick. Jordan talks Supra and Pathfinder storage in terms of hat space, and we discuss our unique finances in terms of pre-owned wagons. Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    12: The GM Elise, Cars & Coffee Comparison, Meeting More Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 33:42


    In this episode, Jordan and Justin discuss and correct a previous Opel discussion, drool over the upcoming legality of importing a Speedster, and compare their experiences at the Cars & Coffee of Denver and Nashville. Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    11: Overland Translation, Tesla Tales, Our Damsels' Dream Garages

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 29:01


    In this episode, we wear ...khakis? Austin dives into his latest overloading concepts and tells us stories of his Tesla experience. We embark on the impossible: reading a woman's mind in depicting their perfect dream car. Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    10: KACHOW! We got hands-on with the all-new Ford F-150 Lightning. A Flywheel Films Special.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 34:00


    Join us for a special episode where we talk in-depth about the newly unveiled Ford F-150 Lightning, including some hands-on experience Jordan got on-site at Ford Michigan Proving Grounds. Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    9: Fast Turns 9, SUV Syndrome, the Ultimate Overlander

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 34:54


    In this episode, we discuss the approaching 9th Fast & Furious film, debate the true reasons of SUV ownership, and we discuss our choice of a $10k overland build. Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    8: Oshkosh - my Gosh, Sky's the Limit, Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 28:55


    In this episode, we feast our eyes on the new USPS vehicle from Oshkosh and Austin finds Justin's perfect sports car..!? Oh and grab some light refreshments, relax, and listen to us talk about our unique first cars. Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    7: Frustrating Flights, Vehicles of the MCU, Stories from the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 30:38


    In this episode, Jordan and Justin examine the unique vehicles and concepts of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We also dive into some memories of our favorite road trips, and what made them great. Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    6: Rivian Ramp-up, Do(n't) Meet Your Heroes, a Car and its Grandchild

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 28:59


    In this episode, Jordan, Justin, and Austin examine the Rivian timeline and future vehicle prospects. We discuss “meeting our heroes”, or cars on pedestals, and we debate a new dream garage...with a car and its grandchild! Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    5: Exigevora, EV's Ain't Free, Dynamic Dreamy Duo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 26:55


    In this episode, Jordan, Justin, and Austin touch on GM's Hummer collection and why EV's aren't entirely free post-purchase. Justin blatantly lies to a stranger, and we debate the best dual-dream garage...with no limit! Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    4: Prototypical Z, the Celica Name, Mountainous Dream Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 23:05


    In this episode, Jordan and Austin talk Nissan Z Proto, the upcoming 400Z, and Toyota's Celica name. Austin's presents his latest Facebook Marketplace wagon trend, and we dream up a garage for mountain life! Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    3: Winter Wonderland, Dash-Cam Deep Dive, American Opel Insignia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 36:19


    In this episode, Jordan and Justin talk winter driving tips, tricks, and misconceptions. We also dive deeper into our latest Dash Cam video. Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    2: Lotus and Alpine Unite, Automotive Math, Tesla's Lightning Port

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 35:37


    In this episode, Jordan, Austin, and Justin talk Alpine A110 EV planned in tandem with Lotus, Waymo, Austin's latest Facebook Marketplace trends, and EV capability on road trips, and more! Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content. Jordan's Miata - @ghosty.miata || Austin's Fiesta ST - @kona.party.st

    1: The Pilot, an Automotive Smorgasbord

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 49:05


    Welcome to our show pilot! In this episode, Jordan, Austin, and Justin touch on a smorgasbord of segments, such as automotive news, common sports car misconceptions, a dream garage, thoughts on the Fast & Furious franchise, and more! Future episodes will pull from some of these segments, but this longer episode will feature the wide variety. Let us know your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in, and check out @flywheelfilms on Instagram and YouTube for more auto enthusiast content.

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