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Triple Crown Of Rodding on the V8 Radio Podcast20 Sep 202401:05:37

Join Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke and Kevin Oeste for a trip to the 2024 Triple Crown of Rodding hot rod show in Nashville Tennessee! Q and Kevin had the pleasure of running the stage, video, and conducting interviews, but also had time to record a mini V8 podcast right from the stage. There's that plus Automotive trivia and other shenanigans on the latest V8 Radio Podcast!   

Links From The Episode:

Triple Crown Of Rodding Event: https://www.triplecrownofrodding.com

V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com

V8 Radio Podcast: https://www.v8radio.com

#triplecrownofrodding #hotrodshow #v8radio #podcast

SpeedWeek Highlights, GTO Upgrades, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Updates, Auto Trivia and Much More on V8 Radio!25 Aug 202401:21:19
The V8 Radio Team is On The Air!

This time, Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke cover stories from the recent 2024 Bonneville SpeedWeek, and not the same stuff others are sharing!   Mike made some upgrades to the dashboard of his 1967 Pontiac GTO, and Kevin goes off on a car audio tangent including inviting listeners to create some technology so he can play with it.   There's a tease of some new V8TV Videos, new Bonneville Up To Speed Podcasts, Automotive Trivia, and much more, so we hope you have your mental garage cleaned out, because this episode of the V8 Radio Podcast is going to fill it!  

Links From The Episode:

V8 Speed and Resto Shop: https://www.v8speedshop.com

Bonneville Up To Speed Podcast: https://www.bonnevillepodcast.com

V8TV YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@V8TV

#carpodcast #v8radio #speedweek #v8tv #v8speedandresto #v8speedshop #podcast #musclecars

2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Recap, Automotive Trivia, on the V8 Radio Podcast03 Dec 202300:48:40

Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about their recent trip to Chicago for the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Show!   The 2023 MCACN show brought out hundreds of the most amazing Muscle Cars in the world, and Kevin was once again honored to help unveil some of the Featured Restorations and Emcee the event.   Keep your eye on our V8TV YouTube and Muscle Car Of The Week channels for new videos from the event.   Of course, there's automotive trivia and some other nonsense along the way, making it a legendary episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

 #mcacn2023 #musclecars #musclecarandcorvettenationals #mcacn

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V8 Radio Podcast: Great Times With Old Cars, Trivia, and More!11 Jan 202001:04:54

This time on the V8 Radio Podcast, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste re-cap their 2019 experiences And look ahead to personal and Automotive related goals for the new year. They also have a significant update on Q-Ball’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine that has been a long time in the making. Of course, you can always expect automotive trivia and some other nonsense from these two guys, and we think this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast will be a great way to round out 2019 looking forward a bright and prosperous New Year. We would also like to thank everyone for tuning in to the show and for providing excellent feedback and automotive camaraderie.

V8 Radio Podcast: 2019 Is A Wrap, Mike’s GTO Update, Trivia, and More!29 Dec 201901:12:50

This time on the V8 Radio Podcast, , Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste re-cap their 2019 experiences And look ahead to personal and Automotive related goals for the new year. They also have a significant update on Q-Ball’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine that has been a long time in the making. Of course, you can always expect automotive trivia and some other nonsense from these two guys, and we think this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast will be a great way to round out 2019 looking forward a bright and prosperous New Year. We would also like to thank everyone for tuning in to the show and for providing excellent feedback and automotive camaraderie.

V8 Radio Podcast: 2019 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and the V8 Crew11 Dec 201901:10:39

This time, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke shares his experiences at the 2019 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) show in Chicago. Mike stepped up to host some of the premiere unveilings and to help produce Muscle Car Of The Week videos with the V8TV team. He also shares the hard work and amazing high score of the 1967 Pontiac GTO restored by the V8 Speed and Resto Shop team, which made it’s public debut at the MCACN show as well. It was a jam-packed weekend, making for a jam-packed episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! Oh yeah, there’s trivia, too!

V8 Radio Podcast: Recap From The Global Auto Salon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia06 Dec 201901:17:39

On this episode of the world-renowned V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke chat about the recent Global Auto Salon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. V8TV’s Kevin and Kelle Oeste were both in attendance along with their friend and customer Grady, along with the 1969 Camaro “ZR9” brought in by it’s owner from Dubai. It was an amazing experience, one which broke down stereotypes, shared insights to a huge new market for automotive enthusiasts, and created wonderful new friendships. And don’t worry, Mike and Kevin didn’t forget the trivia question or nonsense, either.

V8 Radio Podcast: 2019 SEMA Show Recap, Mustang Mach E, Events, Trivia, and More!29 Nov 201901:01:58

This time on the V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke recap the amazingly huge 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Kevin had quite a week, as did the other 180,000 plus atendees who came from all over the world to do business in the Automotive Aftermarket. The conversation then veers to the new Ford Mustang Mach E electric SUV and thoughts on the branding of the car. Finally, Mike and Kevin preview the 2019 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and the 2019 Global Auto Salon in Riyadh. Oh yeah, don’t forget the trivia!

V8 Radio Podcast: The SEMA Show 2 Days Early, Automotive Trivia, and More10 Nov 201901:07:03

Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke chat before the opening of the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This was recorded in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center a couple days before show opening as Kevin stood at the info desk. Yes, people asked him where the restroom is. Plus, there’s automotive trivia and the overselling adjective, all things you don’t want to miss on V8 Radio!

V8 Radio ARP Fasteners for Mike’s GTO, Paint Tips, 24 Hours of LeMons, Trivia, and More!25 Oct 201901:02:33

Mike’s 1967 Pontiac GTO finally receives the internal engine love it’s been awaiting in the form of a complete ARP engine fastener kit to keep all his hot new engine parts together at all RPM. Then, Kevin chats with Paul Fernandez from AutomotiveTouchUp.com about paint tips and tricks for nearly every car, large and small. And later, Mike joins a 24 Hours of LeMons team with high aspirations and a maybe a few delusions of grandeur. And don’t forget the automotive trivia, all on V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Shout outs, SEMA Preview, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Projects, Trivia, and more!11 Oct 201900:58:11

This episode of V8 Radio covers a variety of topics, ranging from some listener shout-outs and discussion of automotive forums, to new projects in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop and a 2019 SEMA Show preview and Kevin’s involvement with the event. Of course, the automotive trivia is front and center, and the usual nonsense is sprinkled throughout. That’s a lot of meat and potatoes for one free podcast!

V8 Radio Podcast: Car Guy Wedding, V8 Speed & Resto Interior Shop, Saudi Arabia, Trivia, and More!27 Sep 201901:15:08

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste reflect on V8 Speed and Resto Shop team member Trevor’s recent wedding. It was a beautiful day, and the happy couple nicely integrated Trevor’s 1968 Chevrolet C10 SS pickup truck into the ceremony, gallantly delivering bride Trisha to the ceremony. And the officiant was V8 Radio’s own Kevin Oeste! Later, they reveal details on the newly added upholstery shop at V8 Speed and Resto, and round out the episode with a discussion on the upcoming Riyadh Car Show in Saudi Arabia! You get all this plus trivia in a jam-packed episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: LS Pontiac Trans Am, September 11 Thoughts, Trivia, and More13 Sep 201900:57:45

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste reflect on the day this episode was recorded, which happened to be September 11. The whole show is not somber, however… not by any stretch, as they discuss the merits of swapping a 180 HP Olds 403 in favor of a hot 500 HP LS3 into a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. Mike also chats with Paul Weinstein at the 29th annual Indian Uprising All Pontiac Show! And this show’s trivia question is absolutely epic… especially Q-Ball’s guess!

2023 SEMA Show Recap, Automotive Trivia, and Much More on the V8 Radio Podcast21 Nov 202301:12:53

Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke chat about their recent trip to Las Vegas for the 2023 SEMA Show, the week-long center of the automotive aftermarket universe.   The SEMA Show is loaded with cars, new parts, and events, but Kevin feels this year was more about the personal connections than anything else.   Of course, there's automotive trivia and some other nonsense along the way, making it another fun episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!

  #semashow #sema2023 #v8radio #podcast

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V8 Radio Podcast: Bonneville Speed Week, Drive In Cruise Recap, Trivia, and More29 Aug 201901:09:15

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Kevin’s recent trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed Week, or the lack thereof. You’ll have to listen to get it. They also recap the 2019 Drive In Cruise event and cover what to do when things break. Of course, there’s a couple automotive trivia questions, some bad puns, a few other laughs, and more nonsense… a typical episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Working On The 1962 Buick with Paul and Mike, Trivia, and More31 Jul 201901:23:30

On this episode of V8 Radio, we have a special guest as Mike Clarke and Paul Wieshuber head to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop to visit host Kevin Oeste and spend some time working on Paul’s 1962 Buick Electra convertible. They made some sheetmetal pieces, and Paul and Mike learn some new techniques, along with an appreciation for the time it takes to make custom parts. PLUS a bonus automotive trivia, as Paul brings one to the table!!

V8 Radio Podcast: 4-Wheel Jamboree, Yardley’s Riv, Iacocca, Greg Weld, Daihatsu Charade? Trivia, More18 Jul 201901:10:34

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Kevin and Kelle’s recent trip to the 4-Wheel Jamboree truck show and how much fun they had at the event. While there, they bumped into Kevin’s buddy Jeff “Yardley” Holthenrichs, a fellow Buick Riviera fan he met in the 1990s. From there, they chat about Lee Iacocca and friend Greg Weld and somehow land on some of the crappiest cars ever built. There’s all this PLUS automotive trivia! It’s a true podcast event!

V8 Radio Podcast: New Tech in Old Cars, Camaros at Goodguys, Trivia and More!05 Jul 201901:02:40

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste spend some time chatting about the recently completed 1946 Ford Tudor restoration at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Later, the V8 Team is honored to have not only 1, but 2 awesome 1969 Camaros built by V8 Speed and Resto at the 2019 Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio! Next, they discuss the adaptation of new technology to cool old cars for better performance and driveability. Don’t forget the trivia questions, and you have a full episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Power Tour Wrap Up, Street Machine Nationals, Dads and Cars, Die Casts, Trivia, and More!20 Jun 201901:08:54

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the recently completed 25th anniversary Hot Rod Power Tour and preview the Street Machine Nationals event series. Then they veer into a chat about their buddy and regular V8 Radio listener Frank Szymkowski’s sweet GTO being immortalized in a die-cast model! They cover hot wheels, die cast, and a few others before sharing stories about Dads and cars and how many of us got started in the car hobby in the first place. Oh yeah, there’s also automotive trivia and more!

V8 Radio Podcast: 5th Annual Drive In Cruise, Tuning the LT-4, Automotive Trivia, and More!04 Jun 201901:10:37

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste kick off the show with 2 automotive trivia questions, then fly right into a preview of the upcoming 5th Annual Drive In Cruise event! They also cover some new discoveries made by the V8 Speed and Resto Shop on tuning the Chevrolet LT-4 supercharged engine to overcome a common RPM issue some are having with transplanted power plants.

V8 Radio Podcast: Getting Projects Back On Track, Headlight Relays, Muscle Car Of The Week, Trivia, and More!18 Apr 201901:07:08

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about their buddy Paul’s 1962 Buick Electra project, which just arrived in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop to return it to the road. They also talk about the benefits of a recent headlight relay install Kevin completed on his 1962 Ford Galaxie. Then, they share a bit more insight into the Muscle Car Of The Week program and upcoming cars. Of course, there’s the automotive trivia question, a few laughs, and some other nonsense on V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Careers Of Passion for Future Technicians and More!05 Apr 201901:13:06

Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste cover a lot of ground on this episode of V8 Radio, starting with the expected “overselling adjective” followed by the automotive trivia questions and the ensuing anxiety! Later, they touch on some repairs Kevin made to his 1962 Ford Galaxie, the recent V8 Speed and Resto Shop “Dust-Off”, and several Skills USA tours that brought automotive tech students to the shop. They also chat about the RPM foundation and the new Arch Restoration Club starting and some new ways to get kid excited about cool cars. You’ll hear all this and more on this “Chockers” episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: 50th Episode of V8 Radio, and Top Modifications To Improve Your Muscle Car23 Mar 201901:10:11

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste celebrate 50 episodes of V8 Radio with a chat about their top 5 (or 6) modifications for classics or muscle cars to make them drive and handle better. Of course, these are for cars that are not 100% all originals that would be hurt by modifying. And as always, there’s automotive trivia and a few laughs along the way celebrating the 50th episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Cars On The Moon, V8 Speed and Resto Shop Updates, Trivia, and MORE!09 Mar 201901:07:49

This time, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste discuss some restoration projects both new and freshly completed at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop, ranging from a ‘67 Mustang Convertible to a ‘76 Pontiac Trans Am LE 455 4-speed arriving soon for a complete fuel injection conversion. And maybe a 1947 Dodge cross bred with a Mercedes diesel! There is the usual overselling adjective, and of course the trivia question… this time provided by Mike’s wife Jen, and it is out of this world! Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or our other distribution platforms to share in the fun of V8 Radio!

2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Preview Special Episode of V8 Radio Podcast27 Oct 202300:56:49

Muscle Car fans from around the world are gearing up for the 2023 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals show in Chicago, and we have MCACN Managing Partner Bob Ashton on the V8 Radio Podcast for an exclusive show preview!   We are really looking forward to seeing legendary designer, engineer, and racer Peter Brock at the show, in addition to all the amazing cars!   Bob,  Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke throw down automotive trivia questions, laughs are had, and much more on the V8 Radio Podcast!  

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#carpodcast #v8radio #mcacn #musclecarandcorvettenationals

V8 Radio Podcast: Cars And World War II, Projects At V8 Speed & Resto, Trivia, and MORE22 Feb 201901:03:39

This time, our V8 Radio adventure takes us back in time around the World War II era of automobiles and history as Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke chat about a 1941 Ford that recently arrived in the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Of course, there is always more than one topic to the show, and they also touch on other projects in the shop, sharing stories about racer and Nick Scavo, The Round Six Podcast, and more. Of course, you'll find automotive trivia and other shenanigans, which makes this episode well worth the price once again!

V8 Radio Podcast: Paying Attention To Details, Listener Shout-Outs, V8 Speed & Resto Projects, Trivia, and More!10 Feb 201900:58:31

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste Start off the show with and overselling adjective, and follow it up with a 1-2 punch of spellbinding automotive trivia questions. Then, Some gracious shoutouts to Loyal listeners, followed by a recap of some projects in the V8 Speed And Resto shop. They also chat about importance of paying attention as car projects move from one phase to another to make sure the final outcome exceeds expectations. You’ll have all of this and much more on this episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Valuing The Experience, Movie Cars, Auction Recaps, Trivia, And More!18 Jan 201900:58:40

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke and Kevin Oeste reflect on the recent Mecum Auction and some of the amazing bids placed on cars, and ask if one can place a dollar value on the experiences had with cars. They also cover some thoughts on car movies and movie cars, as the V8 team plans the 5th Anniversary Drive-In Cruise event later this year. Of course, they bounce a few automotive trivia questions around and kick the show off with an over-selling adjective. You’ll find all this and more on the latest V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Top 5 Cars We’d Keep For Free, 2018 Wrap Up, 2X The Trivia, More!31 Dec 201801:14:08

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the events of 2018 for a bit, but entertain the idea that certina cars are interesting, but maybe not interesting enough to purchase. This morphed into a list of top five cars each of our hosts would keep if they were given to them for free. You might be surprised choices! Also, you will find twice the trivia on this episode! Mike and Kevin realized that listeners were short-changed on our previous episode, so they doubled-down on this one!

V8 Radio Podcast: Live.. Well, Recorded Live, Anyway, From The 2018 PRI Show in Indianapolis!20 Dec 201800:56:47

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste are joined by fellow V8 Speed and Resto Shop team member Rod Euchner on-stage at the 2018 PRI Show in Indianapolis. They cover many cool moments from the PRI Show, including some of the V8TV panel discussions like the Bonneville session, the Legends of NMCA, Engine Builders, and more. The JE Pistons Masters of Motors competition and Drag Week were also discussed, along with the Featured Products Showcase and what it means to have a “PRI Moment!” It was a great event, and we hope you dig the V8 Radio Recap!

V8 Radio Podcast: Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Recap, PRI Preview, Trivia, and More!05 Dec 201801:00:54

On this episode of V8 Radio, we recap our experiences at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and all the cool cars and people in attendance. We also preview our V8TV PRI Stage at the 2018 PRI Show in Indianapolis and the 7 round tables and seminars we’re hosting. It’s going to be a busy event! Mike and Kevin take a sight detour discussing the GM plants closing, and of course, there’s automotive trivia, so you’re bound to find something interesting in this episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Mike Survives the SEMA Show, MCACN After Hours Live! Preview, Trivia, and MORE!16 Nov 201801:25:00

Our esteemed Co-Host Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke has survived his first SEMA Show! We discuss all aspects of SEMA and his experiences at the show in this episode of V8 Radio. We also chat about a very special SEMA appearance by our friend Gene Winfield, a 91 year old kustomizer who just made it back from Finland with a brand new hip! Amazing. Then, we plug the upcoming Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals After Hours Live! stream from the 2018 MCACN show in Chicago on November 17… you going to watch? http://www.v8tvshow.com/mcacnlive Plus, Mike gets his own trivia question wrong… go figure.

V8 Radio Podcast: New Parts Can Fail, PRI 2018 Preview, Legalities of Tuning, Trivia, and More!20 Oct 201801:01:51

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke spends time behind the wheel of his ’67 GTO! It still has no engine installed, but you can’t blame a guy for getting behind the wheel in the garage in anticipation of the new engine. Mike and Kevin Oeste chat about how even brand-new parts can fail, and you have to be alert all the time when working on engines. And during the V8TV PRI Live Stage preview, they cover the ever-present challenge faced by modern electronic tuner companies and the legalities of modifying new cars. This, automotive trivia questions, and much more!

V8 Radio Podcast: Solving Problems When There Is No Manual, Trivia, And More!06 Oct 201801:10:54

On this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste dive into a behind-the-scenes scenario regarding an unusual error faced by the V8 Speed and Resto Shop Crew on a project that’s nearly complete, but not quite yet. The car is the sweet 1969 Camaro heavily modified with a Detroit Speed suspension system, Baer Brakes, Forgeline Wheels, Vintage Air, C and R Radiator, Currie rear axle, Hydratech brake booster, sticky Toyo tires, and more. The big recent upgrade comes in the form of a 700+ horsepower GM LT-4 supercharged V8, and so far, it’s been a heck of a ride. However, the calibration in the ECM is doing a few funky things during the accelerating upshifting process. We’re working with GM on a solution, but sometimes you have to work around quirks when you build custom cars. This, automotive trivia questions, a nod to NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz, and news on an upcoming V8TV production at the Performance Racing Industry show in Indianapolis! Whew, that’s a big episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Learning From Neil Peart of Rush and Michael Jordan, Shelby Series 1, Electric Hot Rods, Trivia, And More!18 Sep 201801:08:29

In this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste veer off the beaten path in many ways. From the standard overselling adjective to a discussion of the Shelby Series 1, Tesla powered Hot Rods, and on to learning from Rush drummer Neil Peart and basketball legend Michael Jordan, this episode digs into what it takes to be the best you can possibly be. Different from a car show, but a worthy topic for sure. Plus, we reveal a bit about a new live show we’re producing from the 2018 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals! Of course, there’s automotive trivia, a few laughs, and more… all on V8 Radio! *Note… this one used a lower-quality sound recording technology, so it does not sound as good as the typical V8 Radio episode. Our apologies.

Special Guest Ross Berlanga and the TMI Trim Awards on the V8 Radio Podcast05 Oct 202301:15:52

Our hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke are joined by Ross Berlanga of TMI Products on this special episode of the V8 Radio Podcast!    They cover the long friendship of Ross and Kevin and lots of hot rod stories along the way, all the way up to the upcoming 2023 TMI TRIM Award to be held at the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.   The TMI TRIM Award celebrates outstanding interiors of show cars and trucks, and provides great content and even market research for new TMI interior product ideas.   Kevin acts as a judge and Emcee of the TRIM Award, and you'll learn all about it here.   And don't worry, there is plenty of silliness and Automotive Trivia as well, on this unrivaled episode of the V8 Radio Podcast! 

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V8 Radio Podcast: Mike’s GTO Engine Update, SEMA, V8TV Drive In Cruise Event, Behind The Scenes at V8TVshow.com, MORE!30 Aug 201801:03:41

On this episode of V8 Radio, get ready for an update on Mike’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine build! We know, right? It’s coming together piece by piece. Mike is also going to be attending the SEMA show for his first time this year! Then, Mike and Kevin recap the 4th annual V8TV Drive In Cruise event, where a huge car show meets the Drive In! This year, the featured film was Cannonball Run, and nearly 400 cars were in attendance. Too cool. Mike and Kevin also chat about some of the inner workings of the V8TVshow.com photo galleries and how that whole process works. Of course, there’s some automotive trivia and a few laughs, and you’ve got the latest V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: SEMA Gala, Dave McClelland, Petersen Automotive Museum, and MORE!31 Jul 201801:08:28

It’s been a busy summer, and on this episode of V8 Radio, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about Kevin’s recent experience co-hosting the SEMA Gala with Jessi Combs and what that experience meant to him. After, they chat about being a true pro and how motorsports announcer Dave McClelland is the Master, and has also been a great mentor and friend to Kevin. Then it’s off to a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum for the famous Vault Tour with Kevin’s friend Chris Vopat. It’s a huge show but it goes by fast! Check it out!

V8 Radio Podcast: Summer Events, Street Machine Nationals, More!03 Jul 201800:59:50

Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the Street Machine Nationals and other summertime car events on this episode of V8 Radio! There’s also automotive trivia and some other tech tips, so there’s bound to be something for everyone on this show.

V8 Radio Podcast: Mike’s GTO Updates, Car Shows, and Celebrating 2 Years of V8 Radio!15 Jun 201801:01:51

Mike Clarke’s 1967 Pontiac GTO engine is making progress, and Mike brings us the update on this episode. Mike and Kevin also chat about the Optmist Club Car Show that Kevin runs, as well as a tech tidbit on running the right steering pump with a hydraulic brake booster. They have all this plus a trivia question AND a 2 year anniversary! It can’t get much better than V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: A Tour Of Forgeline Motorsports, Car Trivia, and More!11 May 201801:11:38

Our V8 Radio hosts Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke always enjoy learning the stories of how performance parts companies came to be, and today, Kevin recalls his recent visit to Forgeline Motorsports. Forgeline builds racing wheels that are also quite popular on the street in the Pro-Touring market, and Kevin shares the history asa well as the manufacturing techniques of this uniquely family-owned American racing wheel company. Oh yeah, and this is the longest trivia question segment to date, and Mike and Kevin apologize for that, but it just happened that way.

V8 Radio Podcast: Using Real Deal Parts and New Goodies for Ford Fans27 Apr 201801:00:11

Counterfeit parts have always hurt the industry, and with modern manufacturing making certain aspects easier to do, there are more fake performance parts than ever. On this show, Mike and Kevin chat about the bad… and worse… of using fake parts. And there is good news for Ford Galaxie restorers and owners, as our friends a AMD are releasing a whole line of license reproduction sheet metal, quarter panels, glass, and more for 1960s Galaxies. Of course the trivia question is fun, and there’s a new update on Mike’s GTO engine as well, all on V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Mike Learns To MIG Weld, Car Trivia, and More!07 Apr 201800:56:50

Welding can be a very rewarding skill, and it’s often a necessary skill when restoring or modifying classic and Muscle Cars. On this episode of V8 Radio, our esteemed Co-Host Mike Clarke recalls his experience learning how to MIG weld at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop as taught by Host Kevin Oeste. Mike and our mutual friend Paul came to the V8 shop for a visit, and left as changed men with mad welding skills! Of course the trivia question is fun, and there’s a new update on Mike’s GTO engine as well, all on V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Barn Find Dust, Refresh Vs. Restore, Car Trivia, More!24 Mar 201800:53:33

It’s an age-old question: Restore Or Not To Restore? Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke ponder this conundrum pertaining to well worn classics and Muscle Cars. There are also updates to Mike’s GTO project, the trivia question, a nod to a favorite radio station going off the air, and more on this episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Car Magazines, iTunes, Kids With Cool Cars, and More10 Mar 201801:11:22

On this episode, Mike Clarke and Kevin Oeste chat about the current state of some successful print car enthusiast magazines including recent releases Rodding Revolutions and Wheel Hub, as well as longtime favorites The Rodder's Journal, Hemmings Motor news, and of course, the return of CARtoons Magazine!

They also touch on a cool '77 Pontiac Trans Am that just went home after a visit to the V8 Speed and Resto Shop for an engine replacement. That's pretty routine in our shop, but the fact that the owners are twin 16 year old guys is not! It's great to see younger people digging these kinds of cars.

Our hosts also chat about the recent placement of V8 Radio on the iTunes "Popular Automotive Podcast" listings! You'll also find the usual trivia question and some other nonsense, and you've got the latest episode of V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Cars In Space and Breaking News about Mike’s GTO Engine!13 Feb 201800:59:10

It's been a long time coming, but Mike Clarke finally has some huge news about his 1967 Pontiac GTO's engine! Mike and Kevin break the story. Then, they chat about the recent SpaceX launch test of the Falcon Heavy spacecraft loaded with Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster. Was it just a stunt? Find out all this and more, complete with new trivia questions on the latest episode of V8 Radio!

Triple Crown of Rodding Recap, Billy Gibbons ZZTop Concert, Automotive Trivia, and Much More on the V8 Radio Podcast!12 Sep 202301:11:28

Or show starts off with Kevin Oeste and Mike "Q-Ball" Clarke sharing the story of his Kevin's recent invite from Jimmy Shine and Billy Gibbons to be a guest at a recent ZZ Top concert!  Kevin was super excited, and it only escalated when the topic shifts to recap the amazing new Hot Rod, Kustom, Street Machine, and Truck event called the Triple Crown of Rodding! Kevin, Kelle, and some of the V8 Speed & Resto Shop crew had an unbelievable time seeing some of the hottest cars in the country and hanging around with great friends and builders like Troy Trepanier, Alan Johnson, Gary Case, Chip Foose, Dave Kindig, Jesse Greening, Ken "Posies" Fenical, Roy Brizio, Mike & Jim Ring, Troy Ladd, Bobby Alloway, Phil and Jeremy Gerber, Johnathan Goolsby, and many more.   While there, Kevin connected with Larry Erickson.. you know, the guy who designed CadZZilla... and his documentary project got a shot in the arm!  It's a heavy episode book-ended by Automotive Trivia and the usual nonsense, so we're hope you're fueled and ready for the V8 Radio Podcast!

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V8 Radio Podcast: Considerations About Classic Car Refinishing25 Jan 201801:02:13

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke chat about the realities of painting classic cars, muscle cars, and hot rods. With so much misinformation about the time and materials required to refinish an old car, they thought this would be a good topic to shed some light on things to consider when contemplating a re-paint. Of course, they'll share a trivia question or two and just as many laughs, and you have the latest V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Tech Questions From Social Media, EFI, Metalwork and More05 Jan 201801:05:15

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke answer tech questions “ripped from the headlines” of various social media groups. Topics include Electronic Fuel Injection, metalworking panels, and more. Of course, they’ll share a trivia question or two and just as many laughs, and you have the latest V8 Radio!

V8 Radio Podcast: Future Car Enthusiasts, MCACN Recap, V8 Speed & Resto Shop Update, More16 Dec 201701:16:15

On this episode of V8 Radio, Kevin Oeste and Mike Clarke discuss how to engage the next generation of car enthusiasts. There's also coverage of SEMA, the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, the PRI show, and an update on the construction at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop. Of course, a trivia question or two and just as many laughs, and you have the latest V8 Radio!

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