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One Star Reviews26 May 202501:48:23

Some products deserve one star reviews, but sometimes the customer is wrong. We found a few examples of the latter case.

But first: Zach is in trouble with HR, Conner gets heated, Bryant buys tires (and is tired), and Brandon tries to Fit in with the import scene.

Main topic at 1:12:09

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Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Bad Ideas25 Apr 202501:27:23

We’re back from a slightly longer than planned hiatus with a bunch of Bad Ideas, some of them from major auto makers, some our own. Be sure to write in with your own bad ideas: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Alert: Spotify is deleting some of our episodes for using copyrighted music. You can find all our episodes here: https://rss.com/podcasts/carsandcomrades/ //

Main topic at 40:33

Links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oldsmobile_Diesel_engine //

https://www.junkyardmob.com/guides/olds-403-guide/ //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Z1 //

Why Audi V8 Engines are an Absolute Disaster: https://youtu.be/r2DWShxuPcU //

https://www.theautopian.com/chevrolet-pissed-everyone-off-when-it-put-these-dumb-air-filters-on-the-vega/ //

https://www.motortrend.com/features/nissan-leaf-awd-motorcycle-engine-swap-custom-build/ //

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Weird Wankels17 Apr 202401:35:15

You've probably heard of the Wankel rotary engine found in the Mazda RX-7, but it was also tested in all kinds of experimental vehicles, including torpedoes, Soviet cop cars, helicopters, and diesel tanks. But first: our project car updates, and some history about the inventor Felix Wankel.

Main topic at 28:08

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

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Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Wankel //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankel_engine //

How Rotary Engines Work https://youtu.be/sd6pJtR4PaY //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankel_Diesel_engine //

Rolls Royce Made A Diesel Rotary Engine With Four Rotors! https://youtu.be/1pDjwaqU0dU //

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/man-builds-3000hp-34-7l-2100cu-turbocharged-big-block-rotary-engine-its-insane //

https://tractorzoom.com/equipment/tractors/john-deere/the-angry-dorito-john-deere-rotary-power //

https://driventowrite.com/2022/09/06/join-the-wankel-party-lada/ //

https://jalopnik.com/the-soviets-made-fast-ish-rotary-powered-ladas-for-the-1850125728 //

How USSR Stole Wankel For KGB https://youtu.be/Bo8oalHcW3g //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/soviet-five-pointed-rotary-is-the-final-boss-of-wankel-engines //

Bonus: The Turbo-Encabulator01 Apr 202400:05:26

We'll have a full-length news episode coming out later today, but in the time since we've recorded that episode, a very important story has come up that we wanted to cover.

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Links/Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turboencabulator //

Chrysler Turbo Encabulator https://youtu.be/MXW0bx_Ooq4 //

Rockwell Retro Encabulator https://youtu.be/RXJKdh1KZ0w //

A Statement From Our CEO08 Dec 202300:02:43

Bryant speaks with the CEO of Cars and Comrades about the future of advertising

Fμck It, We'll Do it Live! Episode 27: Only Palestine Is Real 11 Oct 202301:02:27
Fμck It, We'll Do it Live! Episode 26: I Want To Believe...In White Genocide08 Aug 202300:58:29
Left of the Projector: Escape From L.A. w/ Nelson (WLOTS), Leftist Libby, Hugo, & Brandon (Cars and Comrades)18 Jul 202301:16:13

Escape from LA, John Carpenter's sequel to Escape from New York is the only sequel he's directed and despite awful CGI, this campy movie rules. Kurt Russell makes his triumphant return from Cleveland to star in this movie in L.A.

Left of the Projector: https://beacons.ai/leftoftheprojectorpod //

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Left of the Projector: The Thing (1982) w/ Brandon (Cars and Comrades) & Mike (Turn Leftist)07 Jun 202301:10:54
John Carpenter's The Thing stands the test of time as one of the greatest horror movies of all-time. Friends of the show Mike from Turn Leftist podcast and Brandon from Cars & Comrades podcast come on to discuss. Did Carpenter make an anti-communist movie by accident...or on purpose?Turn Leftist: https://linktr.ee/turnleftistCars and Comrades: https://linktr.ee/CarsAndComradesLeft of the Projector: https://beacons.ai/leftoftheprojectorpod⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leftoftheprojector/support
The Intervention Reads Capital: The Metamorphosis of Moneybags w/ Brandon from Cars and Comrades 17 Apr 202301:23:28
The gang takes on chapters 4-6 through a very political lens. We discuss the meaning of value, labor struggles, the basis of profit making and much more. Brandon from Cars and Comrades hops in about 20 minutes in too!Resources for this episode: Capital Vol 1, Chapters 4-6Cars & Comrades Podcasthttps://media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xmlhttps://instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/https://twitter.com/CarsAndComradeshttps://facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Po…-101908671824034
Side Tangent: Casa Bonita06 Mar 202300:12:15

In which Bryant and Zach explain the wonders of Casa Bonita to Brandon.

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links:

Inside Casa Bonita (2015) https://youtu.be/S6k26GDq9_0 //

Casa Bonita (finally) announces a reopening date https://www.denverpost.com/2022/12/22/casa-bonita-reopening-date-matt-stone-trey-parker/ //

Fμck It, We'll Do it Live! Episode 18: Posadism Will Win11 Feb 202301:09:22

This week we talked about the Ohio train derailment and chemical disaster, the balloon, and finished off worrying about nuclear war again, and got a bit sentimental.

Cars & Comrades Podcast media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/ twitter.com/CarsAndComrades facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Po…-101908671824034

Collective Action Comics Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coll…cs/id1573028630 podbay.fm/p/collective-action-comics www.patreon.com/collectiveactioncomics

The Intervention Podcast: theinterventionpod.buzzsprout.com/ instagram.com/intervention_pod

Turn Leftist Podcast linktr.ee/turnleftist instagram.com/turnleftist twitter.com/turnleftistpod

Whisky, Coke and Steam Engine Smoke: Pittsburgh and the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 21 Dec 202201:52:30
[FIXED AUDIO] News: Rusty Cybertrucks, Union Busting, and Goodbye to Kum & Go01 Apr 202402:11:08

Rollout of the new Tesla Cybertruck has been less than smooth, and it turns out that their stainless steel body panels aren’t very resistant to stains or corrosion. Meanwhile, the UAW is fighting to unionize auto plants in the South, Chinese companies are getting ready to sell electric cars in North America, and beloved gas station Kum & Go considers a name change for some reason.

Main topic at 53:23

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

https://www.theautopian.com/tesla-cybertruck-wheel-covers-are-chewing-up-tires/ //

https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-why-teslas-stainless-steel-cybertrucks-may-be-rusting/ //

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spacex-illegally-fired-workers-critical-192839382.html //

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/29/uaw-launches-union-campaigns-at-tesla-12-others.html //

https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/4454085-uaw-says-majority-of-workers-at-tennessee-vw-plant-signed-union-cards/ //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/chinese-carmakers-want-factories-in-mexico-that-can-mean-only-one-thing //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/ford-kills-self-parallel-parking-feature-to-save-a-few-bucks //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/kum-go-will-change-names //

https://www.theautopian.com/full-size-suvs-are-twice-as-likely-to-kill-pedestrians-as-cars-study/ //

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/12/manufacturer-deliberately-bricked-trains-repaired-by-competitors-hackers-find/ //

Fµck It! We'll Do It Live Episode 17: Where You Can Stick This Job 13 Dec 202201:20:44
Fμck It, We'll Do it Live! Episode 16: On The Fash Track05 Dec 202201:13:47

This week we talked about the recent crushing of the railroad workers' strike by democrats, and Ye going full fash on Alex Jones. Cars & Comrades Podcast

Fμck It, We'll Do it Live! Episode 15: We Will Defend28 Nov 202201:07:29

This week we talked about the recent violence against lgbt people and the right-wing rhetoric that causes it.

Trans Rights master text post: https://controlc.com/afbce005

Ky Schevers retransitioned https://twitter.com/translashmedia/status/1595410878928719872?s=20&t=lRhi_yxz2Jw71-HU_F3kQQ

Toby retransitioned https://twitter.com/TobyJPick/status/1595486512514318348?s=20&t=7b9Wygls5uQ4L-RB_VnqMg

Samantha Kane retransitioned https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/20/this-morning-trans-woman-speaks-about-detransitioning-17602582/

Keira Bell ...also may have retransitioned (from their profile pic) https://twitter.com/klbfax

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/4/17/2092543/-Republican-Sexual-Predators-Abusers-and-Enablers-Pt-31

Ward's reference to FBI prior knowledge of and/or involvement in mass shootings: https://twitter.com/boltzmannbooty/status/1396196949183844358?s=21&t=F_Uj3SUaGIRaek8w8DlLrA

Cars & Comrades Podcast https://linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades

Collective Action Comics Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coll…cs/id1573028630 https://www.patreon.com/collectiveactioncomics

Decolonized Buffalo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decolonized_buffalo/ https://twitter.com/decolonizedbp https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deco…lo/id1530454129

TransXBombshell: https://www.twitch.tv/transxbombshell https://twitter.com/transXbombshell https://www.instagram.com/transxbombshell/

Turn Leftist Podcast https://linktr.ee/turnleftist https://instagram.com/turnleftist https://twitter.com/turnleftistpod

Fμck It, We'll Do it Live! Episode 14: We Told You So21 Nov 202201:00:19
Fμck It, We'll Do it Live! Episode 13: Let Them Fight15 Nov 202200:59:24
Fμck It, We'll Do it Live! Episode 12: The Most Important Election Of Our Lives07 Nov 202201:05:58
Fμck It, We'll Do It Live! Episode Z: Affairs Both Global and Local18 Oct 202201:09:04
Fμck It, We'll Do It Live! 7: Dark Brandon Takes The UN26 Sep 202200:53:44

This week we dunked on Biden and the dems, and discussed Iran and the color revolution, the railroad strike that almost happened, and the China collapse fantasy.

Ben Norton's episode on Biden's speech to the UN: feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1348857…speech-war.mp3

Cars & Comrades Podcast https://linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades

Cosper's weekly Kant lecture discord.com/events/873020220380…1016486757405040713 discord.com/invite/GuvnFcgVzq

The Intervention Podcast: theinterventionpod.buzzsprout.com/ instagram.com/intervention_pod

Turn Leftist Podcast linktr.ee/turnleftist instagram.com/turnleftist twitter.com/turnleftistpod

Fμck It, We'll Do It Live! 6: #MAGACOMMUNISM20 Sep 202201:02:58
Fμck It, We'll Do It Live! 5: Happy 9/11, The Queen is Dead!13 Sep 202201:03:37
Interesting Engines: Offenhauser29 Feb 202401:42:22

Designed in the 1930s, Offenhauser racing engines dominated at Indianapolis until the 1970s, winning 27 times. We chart its evolution from a 2.5L boat engine to a 1,000 horsepower turbocharged screamer.

Main topic at 45:55

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Miller_(auto_racing) //

https://silodrome.com/miller-91-race-car/ //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offenhauser //

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/assembling-270ci-offenhauser-indycar-engine-step/ //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offenhauser_Sales_Corporation //

https://www.museumofamericanspeed.org/drakev8.html //

Fμck It, We'll Do It Live! 4: Posadist Sci-fi, Secret Armies and Psyops07 Sep 202201:00:12
Fμck it, we'll do it live pt 3 - DeSantis and the Revanchists30 Aug 202201:00:42
Bonus: Fμck it, we'll do it live pt 2 - Caleb Maupin and the Patsocs21 Aug 202201:00:11
Bonus: Fμck It, We'll Do It Live! Episode 1: Andrew Tate16 Aug 202201:01:14

Brandon was on a new podcast with Mike from Turn Leftist and Nick from The Intervention, where they pick apart the advice offered by MMA douchebag and self-help "expert" Andrew "Cobra" Tate. Warning: includes discussion of human trafficking, assault, and general creepy vibes.

Andrew Tate advice for men compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dekBWAJDdx0

The Intervention Podcast:

https://theinterventionpod.buzzsprout.com/

https://instagram.com/intervention_pod

Cars & Comrades Podcast

https://media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml

https://instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/

https://twitter.com/CarsAndComrades

https://www.facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Podcast-101908671824034

Turn Leftist Podcast

https://linktr.ee/turnleftist

https://instagram.com/turnleftist

https://twitter.com/turnleftistpod

Bonus: Denver Trolley25 Jul 202200:20:43

Bryant went for a ride on the Denver Trolley, a restored old electric trolley car that runs a short route in downtown Denver, mostly for tourists, children, and rail nerds.

More information here: http://www.denvertrolley.org/ //

More photos here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CecnwD0Oot1/ //

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Clip: Brandon Quits Werner Trucking24 Feb 202200:02:03

Brandon's story about quitting Werner.

Clip from our most recent episode, #39 - It MUSK Be Time For The News.

Full episode here: https://rss.com/podcasts/carsandcomrades/398246/

Introductions and An-Cap Boats31 Dec 202101:05:26

The story of how this podcast came to be, plus a weird boat engine designed to exploit a loophole in safety regulations (starting around 43 minutes)

Drop us a line:carsandcomrades@gmail.comFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/

https://twitter.com/CarsAndComrades

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All music from the free album Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard:https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland

Spoilers:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naphtha_launch

https://www.nytimes.com/1904/07/26/archives/naphtha-launch-ablaze-menaces-yachts-at-the-rendezvous-of-the-new.html

The Kharkovchanka in Antarctica08 Feb 202401:20:32

Since the discovery of Antarctica, many have tried to explore the frozen continent with dog sleds, airplanes, and various wheeled and tracked vehicles. In this episode, we cover a less successful American exploration vehicle of the late '30s, and some much more successful Soviet vehicles of the late '50s and '70s.

Main topic at 32:00

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

https://www.thedrive.com/news/33433/theres-a-massive-antarctic-exploration-vehicle-lost-somewhere-at-the-bottom-of-the-world //

"The Snow Cruiser"-Antarctica's Abandoned Behemoth: https://youtu.be/zR0M7KjnJTE //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antarctic_Snow_Cruiser //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antarctic_Treaty_System //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT-T //

How to pronounce Kharkov: https://youtu.be/Q-Tdb6ihQ5M //

How to pronounce Kharkovchanka: https://www.howtopronounce.com/kharkovchanka //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kharkovchanka //

https://www.rbth.com/history/327680-soviet-off-road-vehicles-antarctica //

"Kharkovchanka" - The Colossal Soviet Antarctic Cruisers: https://youtu.be/f6R-h06IsJw //

https://jalopnik.com/soviet-versions-of-the-antarctic-snow-cruiser-were-so-m-1844211018 //

UAW Strike Recap with JT from Second Thought15 Jan 202401:22:16

We're joined by JT Chapman from the First Thought and Second Thought YouTube channels, and The Deprogram podcast, to recap the recent UAW strike, how the working class won big, and how this might lead to a general strike.

Plus: Elon is up to his usual union-busting antics, but this time he's up against nearly every union in Sweden. And the Cybertruck roll out hasn't gone as smoothly as he would've liked.

But first: JT's hotrod Volvo project.

Main topic at 54:13

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

JT's channels and podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb5CyUGW_tODKqsOknphG-A //

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJm2TgUqtK1_NLBrjNQ1P-w //

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deprogram/id1596666465 //

Links/Sources:

https://www.labornotes.org/2023/10/big-3-buckled-stand-strike-spread //

https://twitter.com/UAW/status/1721954556924371150?t=zaHL79rTIrGCTpgtxXJFSg //

https://twitter.com/UAW/status/1719100638494159171?t=MIBSFV0qB0jzcpuG7qhVwg //

https://twitter.com/UAW/status/1718800729266082186?t=iBniVKhzsReaWhPc0kX5mA //

https://www.theautopian.com/why-the-uaw-would-love-to-unionize-tesla-next/ //

https://www.npr.org/2023/11/17/1213157550/tesla-sweden-union-workers-boycott //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-isnt-nearly-as-bulletproof-as-elon-musk-wants-you-to-think //

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/10/elon-musk-sweden-unions-tesla-labour-car //

https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-sweden-if-metall-compromise-issue/ //

Interesting Engines: the Lotus 90726 Dec 202301:11:37

Zach tells us about the unusual Lotus 907 engine, and the Esprit sports car that it was found in. We also discuss engine swaps, including why the Chevy 350 is boring, why muscle cars need 2JZ swaps, and the weird Buick, Oldsmobile, and International engines that we would build if we had the time and money.

Main topic at 23:38

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_907 //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Esprit //

Big American V8 Power In A Cheap Porsche 911!!! | PART 1 https://youtu.be/LahQUlck-n8?si=rG8mnoVmZHCCPKwC //

Used Cars Part 2, With Guest Alex15 Dec 202301:58:58

We're back with Alex the mechanic to give some advice on what to look for in a used car, and some recommendations under $10k.

Main topic at 40:30

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

Alex's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/for_the__animals/

Consumer Reports Buying Guide: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-a-car/how-to-buy-a-used-car-a5221672417/ //

Used Cars Part 1, With Guest Alex01 Dec 202301:52:43

We were going to make a serious and informative episode about what you should look for when buying a used car, but instead we goofed off and dared each other to buy shitty unreliable cars for $5,000. We did sprinkle in some practical advice here and there, or at least you might learn what not to do from our bad decisions.

Alex will be back for a Part 2 soon, where we'll discuss practical, economical, and boring cars that you should buy if you're smarter than us.

Main topic at 1:09:14

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

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Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

Alex's pictures of puppers and Porsches: https://www.instagram.com/for_the__animals/ //

Turbo a stock Honda Insight: https://youtu.be/kEV4KAnSjGg?si=mUIPjDOnugc1qfo3 //

Mini Cooper with a WRX engine and drivetrain: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/build-projects-and-project-cars/introducing-colin-a-mini-ature-wrx/191397/page1/ //

Screenshots of Car Ads: https://ibb.co/album/GH67qq //

Links to Car Ads:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/709375080526846/ //

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1361196731420176/ //

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/259269456582745/ //

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/220081444409667/ //

The rest of the ads have been taken down by now 😢

How Auto Workers Helped End a Dictatorship in South Korea01 Nov 202301:53:35

The “democratic” Republic of Korea was ruled by dictators for almost 30 years, until a coordinated movement of students, industrial workers, and newly unionized auto workers brought down the last autocrat in 1987.

Main topic at 58:00

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

The Deprogram episode about Korea: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-deprogram-2176302/episodes/episode-40-oppa-war-crimes-sty-147212654 //

Blowback: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blowback/id1502178774 //

BoyBoy: We Went To North Korea To Get A Haircut https://youtu.be/2BO83Ig-E8E?si=bObFuCN046PJv4z5 //

To Kill Alice | Official Trailer | Means TV https://youtu.be/hPVBjMaD_58?si=qYNxx43jP5iX0bBb //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Security_Act_(South_Korea) //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Chung_Hee#Final_years_of_presidency //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan%E2%80%93Masan_Uprising //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_Struggle //

https://libcom.org/article/1987-great-workers-struggle-south-korea //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%931997_strikes_in_South_Korea //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_of_Park_Geun-hye //

https://time.com/4583033/south-korea-protest-demonstration-seoul-park-geun-hye-choi-soon-sil/ //

https://www.reuters.com/article/southkorea-protest/massive-crowd-protest-in-s-korea-against-parks-labour-reform-plans-idINKCN0T30KJ20151114 //

News: Precision, Poop, Plates, and Plastic11 Oct 202301:02:35
Cyber-Bullying and Lemons Racing with Alex16 Dec 202402:39:38

We invited Alex the Porsche mechanic back to talk about his experiences racing in the 24 Hours of Lemons. Also, Brandon tells us about his encounter with a famous Cybertruck driver, and we discuss a few news stories about capitalism ruining fun for car enthusiasts.

Time-Stamps/Links/Sources:

Alex’s Lemons stories 1:27:11 https://youtu.be/tfB4UErrxqw?t=603 //

Harassing Cyber Truck drivers 1:53:48 https://www.theautopian.com/cyberbullying-tesla-cybertruck-owners-are-sick-of-getting-the-middle-finger/ //

Autoblog goodbye 2:11:00 https://www.autoblog.com/features/we-obsessively-covered-the-auto-industry-for-20-years //

Ford execs praise Chinese EVs 2:19:30 https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-ceo-cfo-left-shocked-after-chinese-ev-test-drive-2024-9 //

SEMA vs EPA 2:25:34 https://jalopnik.com/sema-is-creating-misleading-propaganda-about-gas-car-ba-1851623207 //

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Basic Auto Maintenance (Part 2)22 Sep 202302:01:45

You can do most auto repair yourself with some basic tools, just DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH before picking up a wrench. In this episode we go over how not to get ripped off by a mechanic, which jobs to do yourself vs. when to take it to a professional, and what tools you’ll need for most jobs.

Main topic at 51:14

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Links/Sources:

Forney Museum: https://www.forneymuseum.org/ //

Photos from the Forney Museum: https://ibb.co/album/nrRsc9 //

How to "Double Wrench" for more leverage and torque: https://youtu.be/MhkydEzXL0U?si=iluM6icn4_5o5E5q //

Harbor Freight jack stands don't have the greatest reputation: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33238450/harbor-freight-recalls-replacement-pittsburgh-jack-stands/ //

Minivan on rails, Vaser Valley Railway, Romania https://youtu.be/0zeBIxI7n1I?si=HL39Y4_S6Svq_8iN //

Tools that we recommend (not sponsored):

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Mechanics-Tool-Set-290-Piece-H290MTS/312945780 //

https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/floor-jacks/low-profile/2-ton-low-profile-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-slate-gray-70485.html //

https://us.gktech.com/products/super-low-car-ramps-pair-1 //

News - Flying Cars and Other Bourgeoisie Death Traps04 Sep 202301:59:13

Billionaires have been killing themselves in some spectacular ways lately, and as we speak, brilliant innovators are inventing ever more fantastic and expensive machines that may someday give wealthy customers even more entertaining ways to die. Plus: hybrid cars are better than full EVs, and hybrid semi trucks are even better.

Main topic at 46:20

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Links/Sources:

https://www.thedrive.com/features/toyota-is-right-we-need-more-hybrid-cars-and-fewer-evs-heres-why //

https://www.dexerto.com/tech/worlds-first-flying-car-now-accepting-pre-orders-upon-landing-approval-for-flight-tests-2196803/ //

https://futurism.com/the-byte/oceangate-ceo-legal-threats-silence-critics //

https://www.newyorker.com/news/a-reporter-at-large/the-titan-submersible-was-an-accident-waiting-to-happen //

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/7/6/2179290/-Titan-Sub-Disaster-Highlights-Everything-Wrong-with-America //

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/james-crown-dies-car-crash-colorado-racetrack-chicago-billionaire/ //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/new-international-supertruck-ii-prototype-semi-gets-an-impressive-16-mpg //

https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-owner-locked-out-12-volt-battery-died-heat-2023-7 //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-gave-uk-owners-this-clawed-backscratcher-instead-of-right-hand-drive //

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/10/tesla-autopilot-crashes-elon-musk/ //

https://www.instagram.com/type1dialectic/ //

Basic Auto Maintenance (Part 1)15 Aug 202302:14:34

You (yes YOU!) can do most basic maintenance yourself, without taking your car to a mechanic. All you need are a few basic tools and a little know-how.

And for some expert advice, we've brought in Zac "the Mad Redneck" Hyden, a certified mechanic at the Automotive Free Clinic.

Main topic at 1:03:30

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Links/Sources:

The Automotive Free Clinic: https://www.automotivefreeclinic.org/ //

Zac's twitter: https://twitter.com/redneckactivist //

Zac's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_mad_redneck/ //

Zac's podcast, Redneck Liberation Theology: https://sites.libsyn.com/477687 //

How a car engine works: https://youtu.be/ZQvfHyfgBtA //

How to change your oil: https://youtu.be/O1hF25Cowv8 //

How to replace brake pads and rotors: https://youtu.be/6RQ9UabOIPg //

How to Read & Determine Tire Size for Your Vehicle: https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/company/safety/choosing-tires/determining-tire-size //

The Automotive Free Clinic with Zac "the Mad Redneck" Hyden24 Jul 202301:49:39

We're joined by Zac Hyden, the shop foreman and founder of the Automotive Free Clinic, a non-profit repair garage in Prattville, Alabama. We discuss mutual aid, liberation theology, reparations, land reform, volunteer burnout, and Toyotas (among other things). Check the links below for how you can help.

Main topic at 28:00

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Links/Sources:

The Automotive Free Clinic: https://www.automotivefreeclinic.org/ //

Article about Zac and the AFC: https://lux-magazine.com/article/mutual-aid-cars-alabama/ //

Pirate Enlightenment by David Graeber: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374610203/pirateenlightenmentorthereallibertalia //

Brake light clinic how-to guide: https://wordpress.dsaneworleans.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/brake-light-clinic-guide.pdf //

Zac's twitter: https://twitter.com/redneckactivist //

Zac's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_mad_redneck/ //

Zac's podcast, Redneck Liberation Theology: https://sites.libsyn.com/477687 //

How to Fix Transportation with guest Joe Mayall10 Jul 202301:29:52

We're joined by freelance writer Joe Mayall as we attempt to solve all the problems with transportation in the US, which – big surprise – includes lots of nationalizing big corporations.

Main topic at 31:52

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Links/Sources:

JoeWrote.com https://joewrote.substack.com/ //

Joe's Twitter https://twitter.com/joemayall //

Joe's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_wrote/ //

Joe's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@joewrote //

Turn Leftist podcast with Joe: https://soundcloud.com/turnleftist/077-nationalize-the-airlines-with-joe-mayall //

Pics from the car show: https://ibb.co/album/RTVmgj //

Nationalize the Airlines https://joewrote.substack.com/p/the-case-for-the-united-states-airline //

Nationalize the Railroads https://joewrote.substack.com/p/nationalize-the-railroads //

The Intervention podcast on the railroad strike of 1877: https://theinterventionpod.buzzsprout.com/1907479/11905438-whisky-coke-and-steam-engine-smoke-pittsburgh-and-the-great-railroad-strike-of-1877

We Need to Outlaw Private Jets: https://joewrote.substack.com/p/we-need-to-outlaw-private-jets //

Are Teslas & Electric Cars Really Better for the Environment?

https://joewrote.substack.com/p/are-teslas-and-electric-cars-really //

Engineering Explained: Are Electric Cars Worse For The Environment? https://youtu.be/6RhtiPefVzM //

News: Semis, STIs, and Poop26 Jun 202302:04:29

All the latest automotive news*. We cover the EPA and CARB crackdowns on polluting semi trucks, Cuba's biofuel program, and some good news in American labor.

*This episode may have been recorded up to a month ago. Some content may be non-automotive in nature.

Main topic at 1:06:12

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Links/Sources:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43564017/2028-subaru-wrx-sti-ev-future-cars/ //

https://jalopnik.com/make-your-neighbors-hate-you-with-the-2024-ford-mustang-1850357072 //

https://www.ipsnews.net/2023/04/biogas-biomethane-will-fuel-development-cuban-municipality/ //

https://cdllife.com/2023/eleven-men-and-three-companies-face-federal-charges-for-deleting-emissions-controls-from-hundreds-of-semi-trucks/?amp //

https://teamster.org/2023/04/amazon-drivers-join-teamsters-union-reach-agreement-in-historic-victory/ //

https://futurism.com/elon-musk-dad-emerald-mine //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-semi-recalled-already-parking-brake-may-fail //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/california-to-require-half-of-all-heavy-trucks-sold-to-be-electric-by-2035 //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/top-colorado-drag-strip-closing-due-to-suburban-sprawl //

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/may/01/railroad-workers-union-win-sick-leave //

Well There's Your Problem | Episode 129: East Palestine Derailment https://youtu.be/4xprT_3CArE //

Sears and Eddie Lampert08 Jun 202301:12:37

You might be wondering what happened to the once-mighty Sears, and the answer is one weird libertarian CEO, Eddie Lampert, who almost single-handedly brought down one of the biggest American retail companies with the power of Randian objectivism. We also delve into the past glory days of Sears, when they sold mopeds, cars, and entire houses. But first: project car updates.

Main topic at 32:00

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Links/Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears_Modern_Homes //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allstate_(automobile) //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allstate_(vehicle_brand) //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Lampert //

https://web.archive.org/web/20160826045037/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-07-11/at-sears-eddie-lamperts-warring-divisions-model-adds-to-the-troubles //

What Would You Do As Secretary of Transportation?12 May 202301:54:51

In which we ponder all the ways we could improve and decarbonize transportation in the USA (spoiler: it's mostly trains). But first: project car updates, with air horns.

Main topic at 50:00

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Links/Sources:

Electric semi trucks powered by overhead wires: https://youtu.be/_3P_S7pL7Yg //

Nationalize The Airlines by Joe Mayall: https://joewrote.substack.com/p/the-case-for-the-united-states-airline //

Los Angeles paints streets white to stay cool: https://www.science.org/content/article/los-angeles-paints-streets-white-stay-cool //

Automotive News: The Chicago Auto Show, Tesla Union Busting, and Ford's Robot Repo Man24 Apr 202301:54:35

Conner reports on all the Big Altima Energy he saw at the Chicago Auto Show, and we analyze the latest* news regarding Tesla, Lordstown Motors, the UAW, and Ford's self-repossessing cars. But first, project car updates.

Main topic at 1:08:15

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Links/Sources:

Conner's photos from the Chicago Auto Show: https://www.flickr.com/photos/198169353@N07/sets/72177720307731021/ //

https://www.vehiclesuggest.com/tesla-sneaky-tactic-to-extort-4500-from-customer-locks-80-miles-of-range-on-model-s/ //

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-fires-employees-retaliation-union-campaign-complaint-2023-02-16/ //

https://electrek.co/2023/03/09/tesla-dummy-camera-new-vehicles/ //

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-lawyers-dismiss-elon-musk-s-claim-in-germany-state-the-cars-last-only-130488-miles-210418.html //

Not Just Bikes: These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us https://youtu.be/jN7mSXMruEo //

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/03/09/gm-buyouts-us-salaried-workers.html //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/lordstown-recalls-almost-every-truck-it-made-last-year //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/lordstown-can-only-make-500-electric-trucks-unless-it-gets-more-money //

https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-f-150-lightning-on-hold-battery-pack-issue/ //

https://labornotes.org/2023/03/its-new-day-united-auto-workers //

https://www.thedrive.com/news/future-fords-could-repossess-themselves-and-drive-away-if-you-miss-payments //

Subaru and the EJ Engine05 Apr 202302:23:31

In which Zach and Bryant nerd out about Subarus for almost two hours. But first: superglue and headlamps.

Main topic at 40:09

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Links/Sources:

Origins of the Subaru AWD system: https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/how-subaru-became-masters-of-awd/ //

The Differences Between Inline Four & Boxer Four Engines: https://youtu.be/mgpDTVBeHOw //

How Every Single Modern Subaru AWD System Works: https://youtu.be/WBQlK89PyxQ //

How Does Torque Steer Work? https://youtu.be/g9m98oJXmXs //

Water Methanol Injection Explained: https://youtu.be/T_lECbk4TwU //

Donut Media's WRX build show: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFl907chpCa5L2xzeQWw59am3lHNsELa4 //

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