Drivers Talk Radio Podcast

Recycling Catalytic Converters for Fun and Profit

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 07:56:00 -0800

Your catalytic converter might be worth more than you think! How much? Listen to this week's show and find out!

Show #1029

Michelin Tire Development Driver Mac Demere

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 07:13:00 -0800

This week the team shares all of the latest news, and follows up with special guest Michelin Test Driver Mac Demere!

Show #1028

Ford v. Ferrari: Liquidating the Star Cars

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 8 Feb 2020 07:58:00 -0800

Along with the latest industry news, special guest Randy Richardson joins the team to discuss racing school, selling the cars of Ford v. Ferrari and more!

Show #1027

HUMMER RETURNS!

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 1 Feb 2020 06:50:00 -0800

Like Frankenstein's monster, GM digs Hummer out of the grave and electrifies it: will it be successful? The team also tackles the latest in industry news!

Show #1026

The Truth About Online Car Dealers

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 07:58:00 -0800

As always we open up with the latest automotive news, than dive into the emerging market that is online car dealers. (Such as Carvanna, Carmax, ect.)

Show #1025

Endurance Racer and Mazda Legend, Rick Knoop

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 07:40:00 -0800

We open up with why we didn't get an EV Beetle, the Volt check engine problems and more! We then close with an interview of automotive racer extraordinaire Rick Knoop!

Show #1024

Collector Car Values with Phil Skinner

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 06:24:00 -0800

This week we talk some Ford V. Ferrari, Nissan's continued problems, what the 2010's will be remembered for automotively and more! We round out the show with renowned expert on collector cars Phil Skinner to talk about the upcoming auction season!

Show #1023

2020 Automotive Prediction Show

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 4 Jan 2020 07:53:00 -0800

It's that time! Join the team as we find out who got what right from last year, and what's on the horizon for 2020!

Show #1022

2019 Automotive Report Card Day

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 07:28:00 -0800

The last show of the year starts off with the latest news including Motortrend's subscription, Mercedes hitting the pause button, your answers to what features you want in your car and more!
We end on report card day: which auto manufacturers earned an A, and which ones earned an F!

Show #1021

Remembering Riverside Raceway with Brett Turnage

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 09:04:00 -0800

This week special guest Brett Turnage from Drive Line Magazine (https://driveline-mag.com)
joins us as we continue our discussion about the Mustang Mach E, the Cybertruck, Alfa's poor sales and more! We then end with Brett Turnage talking about his Riverside Revival project. #RIRrevival
Show #1020

Keeping the Land Speed Record in the Family

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 17:20:00 -0800

This week starts off with the latest in the auto industry: the possibility of a Ford Fusion Wagon, trade schools, the 2021 Nissan 400Z and more! Then we interview world land speed record holder Danny Thompson!

Show #1019

The Next Generation of Hot Rodders

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 7 Dec 2019 09:56:00 -0800

This week Rick, Jay and Spencer talk about the latest in the industry including the Cybertruck, waiting in line for a charge and more! Rick then interviews Greg Parker, the Event Coordinator from Hot Rodders of Tomorrow!

Show #1018

Mini Brings the Horsepower at the LA Auto Show

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 08:41:00 -0800

This week the show opens up with Rick and Spencer talking about what they saw at the LA Auto Show, including the winners and losers! The show ends with Jay interviewing Mini USA's Head of Product Planning and Strategy: Patrick McKenna about their history and what's coming down the line for Mini.

Show #1017

Who Really Displays The Vehicles At Auto Shows?

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 06:46:00 -0800

This week the team covers the latest news such as Mitsubishi's PHEV for Green Car of the year, Ford specific charging stations and more! While we're at the LA Auto Show we interview Steve Beck, the Senior Account Director for Czarnowski: The Exhibit and Event Marketing Company. Steve takes us behind the scenes of your favorite auto show to describe the challenges associated with designing and setting up an event booth.

Show #1016

Meet Joe Zolper from TV’s Garage Squad

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 09:01:00 -0800

On Drivers Talk this week we discuss the terrible state of roads in the US, the 2021 Mirai redesign, Harley starts producing their LiveWire and more! We then end with our interview with Joe Zolper from his TV Show "Garage Squad."

Show #1015

The Smart Alternative to Racing Simulators

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 9 Nov 2019 08:51:00 -0800

We cover the latest in the automotive business including Hyundai Theta II's being recalled, Johann de Nyson's tough gig at VW, Hummer's comeback and more! Rick then interviews Johan Schwartz about his race track cheat sheets.

Show #1014

Learn to Conquer the Mountain with Don Alexander

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 2 Nov 2019 09:09:00 -0700

This week we have jeep4x4school.com's Don Alexander to discuss our trip to Big Bear which is playing on our youtube channel!

Show #1013

Hemmings Auto Auctions: Now Snipe Free!

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 08:46:00 -0700

This week the team calls long distance to South Africa to speak with Keith Rivers as he reports on the Bloodhound LSR Team about going 1000 mph! Jay then calls up Mike Austin from Hemmings to discuss their new auction service!

Show #1012

Waiting for the next El Camino

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 06:03:00 -0700

The El Camino has been in the news lately, so we're taking on the possibility of a comeback! We also cover the uncertainty of the industry, McClaren building a super truck and more!

Show #1011

Kia's Emergence and Ford's Folly

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 08:27:00 -0700

On this episode we discuss Andretti's Formula E opinion, the differences between manufacturing gas vs. electric, the rise of trade schools and more! Jay then breaks down the current SUV market and tells us why Kia is making waves.

Show #1010

Super Duty and Titan star at the Texas State Fair

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 5 Oct 2019 08:17:00 -0700

This week we're talkin' flawless yacht delivery, no more freezing in Detroit for the NAIAS, autonomous shuttles and just as the title says: the trucks at the Texas State Fair.

Show #1009

Mustang Performance Journalist Evan Smith

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 08:46:00 -0700

On this week's show we cover the evolution of car subscription services as well as talk to special guest Evan Smith to talk about the state of the Mustang and all things muscle car!

Show #1008

IMSA Prototype Champion Eric Curran

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:14:00 -0700

It's a show about dealerships! This week the team discusses some shady dealership practices and then interviews Eric Curran who runs his own exotic dealership. Did we mention he's an IMSA Champion and the current go-to driver for testing/sorting these Saleen S1's?

Show #1007

The Man With 10,000 Cars

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 05:58:00 -0700

This week's topics include BMW's ugly grill, 4,000 lost cars, lane monitors and more! Special guest Michael Shanes calls in to talk about his car collection.

Show #1006

Which New Driver Assist Systems Annoy You?

Driverstalkradio@gmail.com (Rick Titus) — Sat, 7 Sep 2019 10:06:00 -0700

On show #1005 we discuss why you see police folks touch tail lights on a traffic stop, truck makers ignoring the RV market, no recall yet on the Theta II engine and more! Rick heads off to Watkins Glen so Jay and Spencer take on the topics of Driver assist and the announcement of the Fiat 500 ending production in the US.

Show #1005