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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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?!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.