Podcasts about motormouths

Motor Mouths 06/14/2025 8a: Jason talks about the importance of using quality parts. Produced by Jim Richards

Ray gets calls this week asking for help with three old car revivals, and is happy to see people wanting to get their cars back on the road. Diagnosing old cars is a skill many younger guys don't possess, like looking at exhaust valves when exploded mufflers are seen. Matcoman Brian finds out that Mustang dreams really can come true, and our friend Louis finds out the hard way that the Jeep he was towing had no tire on the rim!  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio  and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/xIgaHyrS0IQ

Motor Mouths 06/07/2025 8a: Jason and Jim talk about the proper way to park on a hill. Produced by Jim Richards

Classic car storage and a trip to Motorcar Classics kicks off the show, which leads to a caller asking about collector car insurance options. Chris has an issue with a brake line and Ray has his own idea on how to handle it, contrary to Chris' naturally! Penetrants like Kroil & Trizol get the nod from Ray where stubborn fasteners are concerned.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/baZNI0cukio

Motor Mouths 05/31/2025 8a: Air or nitrogen that is the question. Also Jason talks about new braking systems. Produced by Jim Richards

The show kicks off with a new favorite theme song of Ray's and Chris gives it his blessing. The GTO project gets a new carpet color and a Painless Wiring headlight relay conversion harness, but finding the correct Robin straps is the next problem to be solved.  Chris talks about another problem with his Holley 600 but Ray has a solution that just might work... wooden carb spacers! Talk turns to Gin & Tonic with some helpful advice from a caller.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/aT9u5aQkz0c

Motor Mouths 05/24/2025 8a: Jason talks cars with Mr. Science. Produced by Jim Richards

Motor Mouths 05/17/2025 8: Jason talks about Right To Repair laws. Produced by Jim Richards

The tradition lives on; for 20 years we've been using Mother's Day as a platform to showcase the cross-section of new and established show callers and guests in a "best-of" motif. So sit back ad listen to what makes this show what it is, a showcase for people's ideas and thoughts about all aspects of the car community. Whether they choose to call or come in, or just stop us on the street, it's all good, and it's MotorMouth Radio. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/bXkvELk0gg8

Motor Mouths 05/10/2025 8a: Jason says why it may not pay to use inexpensive replacement parts. Produced by Jim Richards

Our special studio guest, Tony Pedro talks about classic Corvettes & the people who own, build and drive them. Chris shares his freshly minted car show trophy win with us, which leads us into all of the cool local shows taking place this time of year. Stan from the Corvette Society calls in to educate us all about his fantastic car club & the great people in it.   Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/0Qlvdl6FM-c

Motor Mouths 05/03/2025 8a: Jason talks about the importance of using the correct fluids in your car, then talks with Jim about the correct way of parking on a hill. Produced by Jim Richards

Motor Mouths Show 04/26/2025 8a: In a rerun of a previous show, Jason talks about choosing the right repair shop for your vehicle. Produced by Jim Richards

Chris revives a Toyota that's been sitting idle for months, and Ray recounts the 40th anniversary of the road trip when he and his brother drove a 55 Nomad home from Colorado.  Good and bad battery cables are demonstrated, along with a great electrical book review, while snarky Chinese fortune cookie messages lead to a caller questioning Ray about his 73 Monte Carlo.  Paint brush combs, file cards, and grinding wheel re-surfacers round out this show.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/UUY4S6fo_ug

Motor Mouths 04/19/2025 8a: Jason talks about several topics including using the correct motor oil and transmission fluid. Produced by Jim Richards

In our 1st fundraising hour, we talk about the need to fund college radio, then get to the automotive content with talk about brake proportioning valve operation, the recent Hagerty top 5 "hot cars" list, and a story about a motorcycle speed freak who screwed himself by posting his Connecticut exploits on social media.  Donations accepted at www.nccradio.org.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tjopoLnb9yY

In our second fundraising hour, we talk about the need to fund college radio, Ray laid on some pretty cool trivia about the iconic movie The French Connection, and we learned about an old, but significant test for AI usage called the Turing Test. Parking brake activation, maintenance and service problems were also covered.  Donations accepted at www.nccradio.org.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XWgg2ixb16Y

Motor Mouths 04/12/2025 12p: Jason's son Patrick joins the conversation and gives thoughts on what a teenager wants in a car. Produced by Jim Richards

Hometown Radio 04/08/2025 5p: Mr. Motor Mouths himself Jason Ornelas wants to know about your favorite car.

Chris comes out like a house on fire ranting about poor car photography in online ads.  Ray cools it all off by talking about the 1997 made for TV version of the iconic car flick, Vanishing Point. A story about brake bleeding raises some questions and sparks a caller to add to the topic.  Ray is lusting after the new Matco Tools ratcheting line wrenches he saw on You Tube; will he get them?  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio  and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rO-XFfKfjfY

Motor Mouths 04/05/2025 8a: Jason holds a group discussion about new cars. Produced by Jim Richards

Ray finds the storage limit of his FJ Cruiser while Chris finds missing lug nut caps.  Torque wrenches, torque sticks & lug wrenches get questioned, as does the proper use of friction straps. Headlight upgrades lead into a classic editorial written by Joe Oldham of Cars magazine.  A caller ruminates with Ray over changing an Ecotec valve cover. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/B2unIs0H2N4

Motor Mouths 03/29/2025 8a: Jason talks the importance of the trades and finding your passions with Morro Bay High School Instructor and owner on Wimmer's Automotive Ritchie Wimmer. Produced by Jim Richards

Motor Mouths 03/22/2025 8a: Jason talks about proper tire care and vehicle maintenance. Produced by Jim Richards

Tire pressure stats and best practices kicks off the show with a caller from a very cold climate adding his thoughts. Ray brings up a custom Mustang seen on a current TV commercial, questioning if the car even exists. Add-on power management boxes for use in older cars is in our show and tell segment, then the recent installation of a TTI exhaust system in a friend's GTX is covered & compared to Chris' Chrysler system. Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/FkMBf8s59Xo

Motor Mouths 03/15/2025 8a: Jason talks about the importance of maintaining balance in your vehicle. Produced by Jim Richards

Tis the season; car shows & cruise nights are starting, a listener is tapping his backyard trees to make syrup while watching the Daytona 200 motorcycle race featuring a Long Island racer, and the talk turns to car tire aging & dating. MatcoMan Brian pulls duty with Ray this week and comments on a Porsche battery life issue as well as adding to a story about Tesla on-board diagnostics. Ray sneaks in a Hot Porsche seen at the U. D. too.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/LtF7Hkiqg9Q

A show friend turns Ray on to some old Hot Rod albums at a local record store & he can't resist taunting Chris with the idea of using them on the show. The boys collaborate & dust off some old studio videos that will be uploaded to You Tube weekly. Car talk turns to the use of 3rd party insurance companies, and we wrap up with Ray suggesting the use of bed music for the Honor Group segment, then recounts his meeting the Greaseman, Doug Tracht.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/LdNzXHyebXw

Motor Mouths 03/01/2025 8a: In a rerun of a previous show, Jason talks about the importance of good customer service. Produced by Jim Richards

The boys reach out to their streaming listeners asking for a call-in and get a prompt response! Dokk from Montana calls about modified tools and mangled lug nuts and of course, our duo has answers for him. Ray does an in-studio demo of his Matco pressurized spray can & describes their wheel stud cleaning kit and handy wrench extender to Chris.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/LdVIwYqrB8I

Jason talks about the difficulties of getting quality American made products. Produced by Jim Richards

This week the boys try to help a caller find an oil leak that's been nagging her.  Routine maintenance on the family car turns to talk about the different methods of brake bleeding available, and Ray is ready to go to the next level and buy a pressure bleeder.  A caller's dim interior lights in a RAV-4 are overshadowed by the enlightened messages Ray receives after talking with Rabbi Perl from the radio station.   Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/FkzKo6cnGyc

Motor Mouths 02/15/2025 8a: In a rerun of a previous episode, Jason talks about headlights with Mr. Science. Produced by Jim Richards

Once the boys got past whining about the recent snow the talk turned to an Internet trick for dismounting tires, of course there were "explosive" results by the end of that conversation. Ray complained about the tiny bleeders on Wilwood calipers, and Chris laid out his Chrysler headlight door repair method. Power trunk release mechanisms and concave right side mirrors rounded out the hour.   Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/V7Ujn2rRqPI

Motor Mouths Show 02/08/2025 8a: In a rerun of a previous show, Jason talks about autonomous vehicles. Produced by Jim Richards

Motor Mouths 02/01/2025 8a: Jason speaks his mind and then talks about the importance of choosing the right auto parts store. Produced by Jim Richards

In typical MotorMouth fashion, our first topic is how to diagnose a modern washing machine by reading its trouble codes. Next up is Chris' frustration with small brake bleeder fittings, and we learn that he just needs better tools. Ray talks about a custom ratchet MatcoMan Brian made for him but Chris ain't buyin' it! A new tilt steering column & custom bucket seats are up next for the GTO to complement its new paintjob.   Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/wWfcUuJ5eGM

The frigid winter weather finds the boys talking about snow blower maintenance and repair. Guest Louis Lee from the "Playing-N-Traffic" show talks about his school bus conversion into a standalone, fully self-sustainable travel and camping vehicle for his retirement travels. The guys were particularly interested in learning more about the Signature Solar panels, batteries & inverter he's using to powerup the project. Camping brings up the subject of dealing with, and shooting snakes in the desert.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/IAWfN8V4wVA

Motor Mouths 01/25/2025 8a: In this rerun of the January 4th show, Jason talks about alternators and batteries. Produced by Jim Richards

Motor Mouths 01/18/2025 8a: Topics include oxygen sensors and autonomous vehicles. Produced by Jim Richards

Talk of winter vehicle maintenance & East Coast temperatures caused a long time listener to call from Montana and tell the boys what REAL cold weather is like. Both Ray & Chris are having trouble with the windshield washers in their Mazda's, and Ray's powder coated tow-tabs are all the rage as a "Day 2" addition. He'll also be adding electric AC cooling fans to his GTO this year.  Solar power talk brings up the thought for a great show guest next week....stay tuned.    Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/Bsm5rbNczAU

Motor Mouths 01/11/2025 8a: Jason talks to Greg and Josh about problems they are having with their vehicles. Produced by Jim Richards

The boys celebrate their 23rd anniversary of doing MotorMouth Radio by promising to bring the listeners another year of quality automotive content. Shop heaters come up and the Diesel type is by far the winner as far as the audience is concerned. Ray shows some brake fluid testers and implores us to have a service performed while Chris explains the weird new tumor he experienced on a recent road trip.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/UHZOe0Ouem0

Motor Mouths 01/04/2025 8a: Jason talks about alternators and batteries. Produced by Jim Richards

Motor Mouths 12/28/2024 8a: Jason talks about why he doesn't like transmission dipsticks. Produced by Jim Richards

Motor Mouths 12/21/2024 8a: Jason talks about car warranties and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. Produced by Jim Richards

Motor Mouths 12/14/2024 8a: Mr. Science and Jason talk about the science of cars. Produced by Jim Richards

The boys convey a very New York social condition called the "I've gotta guy" theory, Ray describes how a simple hose connection can cause a death wobble in a Borgeson power steering system, and how specific the headlight & hi-beam dimmer switches are in a 66 Mustang. A Cobra no-start stirs up the diagnostic juices and a caller has a question about a Slant 6 torque converter.    Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/JzAKHVeISYQ

Moto Mouths show 12/07/2024 8a: Jason talks about buying a used vehicle. Produced by Jim Richards

Motor Mouths 11/30/2024 8a: In a rerun of the November 2, 2024 show, Jason talks about things you should keep handy in a tote in your car. Produced by Jim Richards.