Best Waxwings Podcasts (2024)

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464-Peak Procrastination 1:01:07

1h ago1:01:07

1:01:07

This week we find out what's been keeping Ian busy and how his car knowledge is enabling his new online quiz obsession. Also, Dave discovers more things that he doesn't know about his Abarth. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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463-A Blast From The Rusty Past! 53:07

3h ago53:07

53:07

This week Dave tells us about reconnecting with someone from his past, gives us a Lemons car update, and manages to keep Ian awake the whole show. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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462-Joel Migchelbrink!!! 1:03:18

4h ago1:03:18

1:03:18

This week we're honored to have Joel Migchelbrink in the virtual blanket fort! Besides being Dave's autocross nemesis, Joel has started up a Lemons team with his buddy Kris and suckered our resident ginger to join in. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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461-Brendan and Steve from SHIFT | Colorado Magazine!!! 22:42

4d ago22:42

22:42

Hey! It's a wild week on our side, so we're dusting off an interview we did with Brendan and Steve about a year ago. They produce SHIFT | Colorado, an amazing free online magazine. Seriously, just check out the mag, it's BRILLIANT! We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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Episode 68: Skit-Scatbird (Gray Catbird) 1:01:52

6d ago1:01:52

1:01:52

The jazz musicians of the bird world, the Gray Catbird has both an impressive vocal repertoire and a unique ability to improvise. Join Dr. John in the summer woods of French Creek, West Virginia as he tells you everything you need to know about the Gray Catbird! While their vocalizations are the highlight, they also have some interesting breeding f…

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460-Pappy Dave and Van Life Ian 58:25

11d ago58:25

58:25

In this week's episode Ian looks back fondly on the time his family literally lived in a van down by the river, and old man Severenuk talks about working on his Fiat with his grandson. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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459-Ian's Idiocy Pays Off 1:07:32

19d ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Woah. When thrown a literal worldwide IT issue last week, our resident rental guru steps up to the plate and crushes a home run. He's going to be talking about this for years folks, may as well get used to it now. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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458-Wet Yet Again With Ian 1:00:41

26d ago1:00:41

1:00:41

The Apex Adjacent crew is 2 for 2 solving mysteries this week. Dave gets to the bottom of his mystery package and Ian solves the case of the way-too-wet VW floor. Was it the meddling kids? Tune in to find out. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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457-ALL THE. CAR THINGS. 1:07:40

1M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Apologies up front if you read that title in a Blink-182 voice. Ahem. This week Dave does all the car things and...oh hey, Ian is in town! In his home town. And he's in Dave's home! Okay. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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456-High CPU Usage And Low-Mileage Malibus 57:56

1M ago57:56

57:56

Is it good or bad that Ian is the VERY FIRST driver of a brand spanking new car? It's a good question, unfortunately Dave doesn't have the CPU cycles to figure it out. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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455-The All-New 2024 FIAT 500e RED!!! Beep Beep!!! 52:11

2M ago52:11

52:11

This week we talk about the all-new adorable little electric nugget from Stelantis, the fancy new FIAT 500e Product RED edition! Our resident RED-head got some stick time with this adorable auto and is here to tell us all about it. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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454-Stuffed Cars And Sour Times 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

What a freaking week. From Ian's cross-country summer relocation to Dave's emotional roller coaster, we're reeling from the few days before this episode. Have a seat, snag a drink of choice, and let's just hang for a bit. We love you.By Apex Adjacent

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453-Ian Dodges Ice Bullets 50:14

2M ago50:14

50:14

In this week's episode we discuss Ian's hail near miss and Dave's Lemons team update. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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452-Barely Clearing The Lowest Possible Bar 1:12:51

2M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

While we may not be the best, we're almost kind of fairly certain that we're probably not the worst. Maybe. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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451-Ian Perspires, Dave Perseveres and We Have Our "Percepitations" Shattered. 1:12:51

3M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

This week we discuss Dave's recovery, albeit at the expense of not being able to join Ian on his recent concert-going journey, Ian's non-ideal day behind the wheel, and the sliding-doors versions of ourselves. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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450-DAVE DOWN!!! 53:16

3M ago53:16

53:16

Our resident soft boy is in pain this week. Listen in to find out why Dave missed the first autocross event of the season and why Ian was able to see the Northern Lights. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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449-Ian And Dave Present Their Brief Beef. 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Whew, what was a close one! Once we get past our beefy rap beef we dive deep into a WILD little car that could inspire us to stand up a higher Patreon tier. Let's all make bad decisions together! We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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448-Aw Crap, Burble Tune Entered The Chat. 59:06

3M ago59:06

59:06

Ian shares a hot take on the state of burble tunes, Dave is tired from an AMAZING three days of driving and killing ALL OF THE BUGS with his adorable little Italian meatball. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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Episode 67: But I'm a Creeper, I'm a weirdo (Brown Creeper) 46:01

4M ago46:01

46:01

Any radiohead fans out there? The Brown Creeper is often overlooked and underappreciated but it has a lot of cool bird facts to share! Parody songs aside, in this episode Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about a tiny bird of the deep coniferous woods of North and Central America. Learn all about their unique nesting behavior, their su…

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447-Yeah? Yeah. Yeah! 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

There's a lot to unpack in this episode...emotions, vocal ticks, an incredible Lamborghini, sweet memories tied to music and cars, and as usual WEIRDOS with vanity plates. We love you! Yeah! You!By Apex Adjacent

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446-WANKPANZER!!! 56:45

4M ago56:45

56:45

Pain. As people with ridiculous car hobbies, we're well acquainted. In this episode we discuss our multi-faceted friend. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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445-Uncomfortable Encounters 1:06:47

4M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

In this week's episode we start with a pair of uncomfortable encounters, take a detour past an Italian supercar with a bonus lurking German and wind up smack dab on idiocy. Life's a journey folks, just stay away from the Dodge kind. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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444-Station Wagons, Subscription Shenanigans, and Sleepy Boizzz 54:42

4M ago54:42

54:42

In this week's episode the Sleepy Boizzz talk about Ian's exhaustive move, a new station wagon heading stateside, and huge marketing miss by Audi. Listeners, we're headed to bed. Ian's called big spoon. We love you.By Apex Adjacent

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443-Victoria Scott Talks Lifesaving Toyotas, Pedestrian Safety, And Her New Book! 1:35:07

5M ago1:35:07

1:35:07

This week Victoria Scott returns to the show! She's here to discuss her recent piece involving a much needed exodus via used Toyota Camry, the ongoing pedestrian safety crisis, and her upcoming book! Boom. Packed show. Amazing guest. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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442-All Your Data R Belong To Them - How Automakers Collect And Sell YOUR Driving Data 51:45

5M ago51:45

51:45

In dystopian tech news this week we discuss how automakers are collecting YOUR data on YOUR driving habits (with NO CONTEXT!!!), monetizing it, and how your insurance company ultimately weaponizes it to raise your rates. Yup. We love you.By Apex Adjacent

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Episode 66: Waxwing On, Waxwing Off (Cedar Waxwing) 59:15

5M ago59:15

59:15

These birds know how to party! Sporting flashy colors, cedar waxwings are always found in raucous groups gorging on food, chirping, and sometimes even getting drunk. Dr. John records outside in First Landing State Park while he tells you everything you need to know about Cedar Waxwings. Learn about how invasive species are changing their coloration…

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441-Strategic Hoarding And Ian's Special Babies 52:36

5M ago52:36

52:36

There are certain moments in our lives where the insanity of our obsessions are reflected back upon us, and this is one of those times for Ian. In this episode we chat about Dave watching Ian's babies, bad Brabuses and more. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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440-Ian's Hot Beef And Automotive Fuse Emporium 46:15

5M ago46:15

46:15

We don't know what Ian would serve at his restaurant when it comes to you know, food and whatnot, but we do know one thing: there would be PLATES and AMPLE TABLE SPACE. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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439-Nerds, Nerds, Nerds! 53:29

6M ago53:29

53:29

In this hyper-nerdy episode some nerds (us) talk about other nerds (Tim Cook) in some lukewarm nerd-on-nerd um...action. As if that wasn't enough, Ian presents a license plate game full of plates too nerdy for even us. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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438-A Nissan Altima And An Upset Ian 1:02:24

6M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

This week's episode has EVERYTHING. Ian gets assaulted by a Blake Shelton song while also getting subjected to a Nissan Altima, Dave does very mobile mechanic Dave things, and we dig into a car wash conundrum. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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437-JP And Michael From Bid Nerds 59:29

7M ago59:29

59:29

This week we sit down with JP and Michael from Bid Nerds! Their show focuses on interesting car auctions and they use their expertise to make price predictions, share their experience and overall take on the car, all while tending to their Nerd Herd.By Apex Adjacent

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Episode 65: Fight for your Kite to Party! (White-Tailed Kite) 41:04

7M ago41:04

41:04

Rodents beware! The White-Tailed Kite has a range that extends from California to South America and wherever it is rodents are on the menu. From mice to guinea pigs, these birds are basically the "Day Owls". In fact, they share several evolutionary adaptations in common with Owls! Learn all about the White-Tailed Kite in this festive episode of Dir…

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436-Invest Wisely In New Balance Futures and Jortcoin. 1:11:09

6M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Should you listen to our financial advice? Buddy, we can't even say if you should listen to us to begin with so...it's up to you. In this episode we mint a new cryptocurrency and talk F1. Yeah, Dave talks F1! We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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435-Compassionately Enabling Questionable Decisions 1:04:22

6M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

What online marketplace vehicle post best represents your home state? Thanks to the ever-delightful Dana, we found Florida! Send us one that best represents your state's specific type of craziness and we'll add them to the chart! We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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434-You Can't Get Chlamydia From A Craigslist Quattroporte 1:04:02

7M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

With a title like that what do we even say here? No idea. Anyway, in this episode we go from cars to chlamydia and back again. We gotchoo you sexy unicorns. We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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433-When Craigslist Meets Tinder Things Get WEIRD 1:04:11

7M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

In this online marketplace-focused episode we are inspired by a fiery Audi Facebook Marketplace listing to dive deep into the psyche of those that post. Also, we stumble upon one of our favorite online marketplace phenomena, the Car Listing Selfie! We love you!By Apex Adjacent

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Episode 64: It's a Hard (wood) Cock Life: (American Woodcock) 58:06

8M ago58:06

58:06

Life is tough for an American Woodcock. You nest on the ground, everything wants to eat and shoot you, and your habitat is decreasing. Plus, even the ornithologists seem not to care about your evolution! On the plus side, migration is more of a swinging vacation than an arduous journey! Join John as he talks all about the American Woodcock's funny …

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432-Automotive Preferences and Job Professions, aka WHAT CAR GO WITH WHAT JOB? 46:41

7M ago46:41

46:41

In this post-karting comedown episode, we talk about used car purchases that would ruin our lives in either delightful or destructive ways.By Apex Adjacent

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431-Emotional Noise Reduction and Weakness Valleys 1:08:19

7M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Outta the gate our first episode of 2024 has Ian letting us hear his capital T THOUGHTS on holiday-centric corporate speak. Besides that, we're starting the year off right with listener MyEyes, some license plate games, and our identification of a very prominent hood feature on a Toyota. We love you!…

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430-SHOW US YOUR CARS! Our 2023 Year End Listener Cars Special!!! 1:49:34

8M ago1:49:34

1:49:34

In this episode we take some time to recognize the folks that really matter, our listeners! In our first entry of what we'll turn into an annual tradition, we take some time to highlight the fantastic diversity that is our listener's cars. We love you!

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429-We Make Each Other Uncomfortable. 1:28:58

8M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

In this episode we circle back on a topic that Ian's been noodling on, the whole Jason Cammisa Cybertruck review thing. It's an exhausting topic and Ian chops through it in a really great way. Oh, and you get to see Dave blush a lot in this episode. Like, A LOT. We love you!

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428-We Talk About Talking About People Talking About The Cybertruck. Ugh. 1:06:53

8M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

So...yeah. The Cybertruck, it be out in them streets, so we guess we have to talk about it? Or do we talk about talking about it? How about we just talk about talking about OTHER people talking about it. Cool. We love you!

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427-Ian Thinks...er KNOWS He Could Land That Plane 54:16

8M ago54:16

54:16

Sassy AND confident, just how we like our Ian. In this episode we dig into how each of us would react if we were handed the reigns of a jetliner oh and cars. We talk about cars too. We love you!

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426-Holiday Dave And Grace Period Ian 38:31

9M ago38:31

38:31

Pour yourself a piping hot cup of cider and cozy up to the fire dear listener, Holiday Dave is in town. He knows when you've been bad or good, and he certainly knows when someone (IAN) is about to let their license plates expire. We love you!

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425-Dmitry Platonoff, Saab Community LEGEND!!! 1:00:39

9M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

We're honored to have Dmitry Platonoff join us on the show this week! Dmitry is an incredible asset to the Saab community, publishing dozens upon dozens of DIY how-to guides that truly empower anyone to keep their Saab in proper running order. Listeners, you're in for a treat, we love you!

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424-SHOW US YOUR CARS!!! 54:52

9M ago54:52

54:52

Hey! Show us your cars! Don't make it weird, just show us your cars! Seriously though, show us your cars. For real. We want to see them, so you should send us pictures of them. If you do, we'll talk about them in our year-end episode, so yeah, SHOW US YOUR CARS! We love you.

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Episode 63: Forever A-Loon (Common Loon) 1:06:41

10M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

When you hear the haunting call of a common loon, you may feel alone and scared, but seeing this beautiful bird is sure to raise your spirits! Learn all about the many unique and beautiful calls of the Common Loon which can be found in lakes across northern America and also featured in many horror movie soundtracks. While it appears peaceful paddli…

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Episode 62: Dirty Bird Shorties: The Common Loon 2:33

10M ago2:33

2:33

Spend a few minutes learning about the Common Loon! Hear their unique vocalization, learn about their unique swimming mechanisms, and find out their hidden angry side. . . Intro music by Ricky Pistone . Cover art by Jessica Coker, follow her on instagram @theospreywing . All Bird sounds are from xeno-canto.org Wail Call by Sunny Tsang Tremelo call …

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423-Jessica Ray Joins Us To Talk MotorWeek, Mavericks, and Moonlighting! 1:15:16

9M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Jessica Ray, Digital Producer for MotorWeek, joins us for this show! Pull up a seat and listen as we talk all things MotorWeek, Mavericks, and Moonlighting! We love you!

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422-Set The Seats To Fritters! 45:23

9M ago45:23

45:23

In this episode we keep our sleep paralysis demons at arm's length and talk about holiday gift ideas. Oh, and um...sorry. You can never unsee Michael Myers in a wig. HAUNTING. We love you!

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