Every two weeks, I interview a small business owner, entrepreneur, or creative professional who's making a living doing something you probably didn't know you could do. We're here to inspire and motivate you by showing you just how many things truly are possible. No lab coat required!
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Hosted from a South London tower block by Neil Keating aka Controlled Weirdness. Tales from a Disappearing City is a chance for Neil to tell some untold subcultural stories from past and present, joined by friends from his lifelong journey through subterranean London. Neil is a veteran producer and DJ and has been at the front line of all aspects of club and sound system culture since the early 80’s. His musical CV includes playing everywhere from plush clubs to dirty warehouses as well as m ...
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A discussion about vintage cars, the lifestyle, events, and the market that drives them. Your hosts Diego Rosenberg and Derek Shiekhi come from varied backgrounds in the world of cars and bring their unique perspectives to each topic covered. Tune in weekly for new stories, vintage car tales, market discussions, and the occasional guest.
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Canadian Radio Awards 2023 Winner Best Podcast-Small Market. River Reads is a program for all ages to escape into creative commons fairy tales and stories, as narrated by host River Wilde. Enjoy tales, both new and old, but mostly old and at times macabre, or silly, or even perhaps a little confusing as written in old english and the host fumbles words; or those classic stories that have aged poorly. Featuring ‘River Rambles’, ‘Gender Blender’, and ‘River Reads’ Rating System’. The River Rea ...
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Episode 21 - Acid Techno, Squat Parties and Sound System Culture - special guest - Gizelle
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Join me for the second part of my conversation with Gizelle, a key figure in London's 1990s underground acid techno scene. Starting in 1990, we explore the evolution of acid house and the emergence of multiple new genres in the UK music landscape. In this episode, Gizelle shares her experiences on: Her involvement with the Zero Gravity collective a…
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This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast episode features Derek Shiekhi, Diego Rosenberg, and Luke Lamendola discussing strange things they’ve seen happen in cars. They also cover the news that Porsche is ending production of the internal-combustion versions of the 718 Cayman and Boxster in 2025. At the end of the show, the guys share the det…
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Episode 20 - Lovers Rock, Charisma and Acid House - special guest - Gizelle
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Join us for the first part of our captivating conversation with Gizelle, a pioneering female DJ who witnessed the birth of London's acid house scene. From her roots in Lovers Rock to becoming a trailblazing DJ, Gizelle takes us on a nostalgic trip through late 80s and early 90s club culture. In this episode some of the many topics we discuss are: G…
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This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast episode features Diego Rosenberg and Luke Lamendola discussing the modifications they’d make to the 2024 Ford Mustang GT and 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958. They also cover Toyota’s announcement that it’s dropping the four-cylinder version of the GR Supra for 2025. To end the episode, Diego and Luke go …
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This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast episode features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing low-volume vehicles that may just turn into collectible cars one day, including the early-1990s Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon, the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS, and the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. They also get into the news about th…
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This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast episode features Derek Shiekhi and Luke Lamendola presenting their ideas for automotive-themed restaurants and the pun-heavy menu items they would offer. They also discuss the 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition model that commemorates 55 years of the Z sports car. After that, they share a couple of funny, …
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This week on River Reads, Episode 29 - Love To Death, will be featuring the stories, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and Elder-Tree Mother, from the collection FairyTales by Hans Anderson. As well as the tale, How Six Traveled Through the World, by the Brothers Grimm’s. Stick around til the end, for this episode's Gender Blender tale reveal! The suspense…
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Are These Cars and Their Designers the Best the Auto World Has Ever Known?
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This week’s AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid features Derek Shiekhi, Diego Rosenberg, and Luke Lamendola chatting about several automotive designers and their cars that get their hearts beating. Does it help to be Italian? Cue up the podcast to find your answer! Also discussed was news on the Piëch GT, version 2.0 from Anton “Toni” Piëch and his current …
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Luke Lamendola returns to AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast as Diego Rosenberg throws a number of historical automotive images at him to see if humiliation (and hilarity) ensues. Also discussed is Porsche’s 2025 911 GTS, which marks the hybridization of the model. It may sound counter-intuitive, but it’s actually a fascinating development on high-pe…
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Episode 19 - Black Market Records, Jungle and Dropping into Different Scenes - special guest - Miss Pink
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In this second instalment of our two-part conversation, we discuss Rachel's expanding career as a DJ, playing at more venues in London, including the influential Movement at Rumba and Herbal in Shoreditch. We talk about her job at the legendary Soho record shop Black Market and how she immersed herself in various scenes across multiple genres and s…
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This week we’re excited to be hosting River Reads’ 3rd Annual Pride Special! It has been quite the year for host River Wilde, following their DragStory Time Performance in 2023. Join them, as they share their words of hope and tales of goblins, porridge and pots of pink. This episode features the fairy tales, Fundevogal, by Brothers Grimms, The Gob…
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What Are Your Favorite Hidden Headlight Designs?
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AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast for this week has Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing hidden headlights. Once a great styling element, hidden headlights began to go the way of the dodo 20 years ago. Derek had the great insight that it may be due to pedestrian safety, but not all hidden lids pop up! Also under discussion was Cadillac’s Cel…
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These Are Some Of The Coolest Factory & Aftermarket Wheels
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This week’s AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discussing factory and aftermarket wheels. Though subjective, wheels can make or break the looks of a vehicle. What are your thoughts of their choices? Also under discussion was a teaser on the Nilu27 hypercar, which comes from the pen of Sasha Selipanov, the sa…
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Get ready for Episode 27 - Tales of Curiosity! Curiosity drives us to thrive by uncovering the unknown and seeking understanding. Stay curious and watch as your life transforms, heals and fosters love for others. This week will feature a longer story, ‘Soup from a Sausage-peg,’ from the collection, Fairy Tales, by Hans Andersen. As well as the shor…
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The AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast for this week features Derek Shiekhi and Luke Lamendola discussing their favorite timepieces throughout automotive history. Adding to the chatter was news on the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition, a 754-horse EV pickup with an impressive 440-mile range. Derek and Luke also created more car memes to amuse …
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Episode 18 - 90's London Subculture. Fashion, Clubs and Ambient Soho - special guest - Miss Pink
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Welcome to Episode 18, where I sit down for a lively chat with Rachel, better known as Miss Pink. Our connection dates back to the mid-1990s, a time when I frequented record stores like Ambient Soho on Berwick Street and Black Market Records on D'Arbly Street, places where Rachel's passion for music shone brightly. Throughout the 90s, she made her …
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Yes, it is so sucky! Did you know your favorite car sucks? Luke Lamendola joins Diego Rosenberg on AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast to tell you one simple truth: your favorite car sucks. Also discussed is Porsche’s new Macan EVs, the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. Did you know the Turbo is not turbocharged? That sucks too! And, of course, the usual Aut…
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This week on River Reads, Episode 26 - Smoke and Mirrors Deceive Thee, will be featuring a longer tale, The White Cat, from collection, "the Blue fairy book”, by Andrew Lang. As well as a shorter tale, The Turnip, by the Brothers Grimm’s. What was our Gender Blender tale this week? Stay tuned to the end, for reveal! River Reads is not a kids show b…
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We Created New Colors to Counter the Drab Whites and Grays
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This episode of AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast features Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg each created a color, named it, and applied it to a particular car. Also discussed was news on the TWR Supercat, a modern, supercharged V12 take on the classic Jaguar XJS similar to Singer’s Porsche concoctions, plus one of Derek’s memes – this time, he ta…
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Episode 17 - Underground Raves, Electro and Releasing Tunes - special guest - Phil Klein
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In Episode 17, I speak again with my old friend and fellow rave war veteran, Phil Klein, also known as Bass Junkie. Phil is a highly respected UK music producer, having crafted tunes since the late 1980s, and is known for his deep love of Electro and Miami Bass. In this second of our two part discussion, we delve into his experiences with undergrou…
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This week, Episode 25, Creatures of Small, and as a small creature themselves, host, River Wilde, can attest to the fabulousness of such a small size. Today's tales involve a bunch of small things, from beetles to little men, though all have some pretty big personalities, or one might say, egos. Nothing wrong with that, confidence. It’s when confid…
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AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast for this week features guest Jordan Muscarella, Marketing Manager for The Collector Car Network, joining Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg. The trio discuss cars that have the potential to influence future enthusiasts. Also discussed are the just-introduced 2025 Toyota 4Runner, as well as musings on the Lexus TX t…
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River Reads, Episode 24 - Transformations, is all about, you guessed it, transformations. Specifically, of self, of character, of circumstance, and of fate. Showcasing a selection of stories from the collection, ‘Grimm’s Fairy Tales,' by Brother’s Grimms. The lineup includes beloved classics like, 'The Raven’, ‘The Gallant Tailor’, and ‘The Elves a…
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Fun Cars We Need In The Marketplace, Kia K4, Riviera vs. Montego, & AutoHunter picks
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This week on AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast has Luke Lamendola and Diego Rosenberg discuss the cars that can inject some fun in the marketplace – they may have finished production, but they or something similar is needed for these times. Also discussed was the recently announced Kia K4 hatchback, more automotive memes, and a dialogue whether th…
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Episode 16 - 1980's Electro, Scratching and Making Beats - special guest - Phil Klein
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In Episode 16, I speak with my old friend and fellow rave war veteran, Phil Klein, also known as Bass Junkie. Phil is a highly respected UK music producer, having crafted tunes since the late 1980s, and is known for his deep love of Electro and Miami Bass. In this first of our two part discussion, we delve into his early music recollections, highli…
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Wasted Chance For The Nissan Sentra SE-R, 2025 Mercedes-Benz G550, & Our Own Car Memes
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AutoHunter's Drive the Bid episode this week has Luke Lamendola returning, but now with both Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg present. Were there fireworks? You be the judge – check out the segment where they created car memes. Also on the agenda was a discussion on the squandered opportunity of the Nissan Sentra SE-R, and whether the 2025 Mercede…
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River Reads, Episode 23 - Tales of 23, is all about the number twenty-three! With our 23rd episode falling on March 23 we thought this called for a celebration of this numerical cosmic alignment! Showcasing a selection of stories from the renowned collection "Fairy Tales and Stories" by Hans Christian Andersen. The lineup includes beloved classics …
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Our Significant Automotive Memories
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This week’s AutoHunter Drive the Bid features Derek Shiekhi and Luke Lamendola, Collector Car Network’s Social Media/On-Camera Host, discussing the vehicles that shaped their automotive preferences. Maybe they’re nothing romantic, but everyone’s gotta start with something, right? Also discussed was news on the V8-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 F…
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What Quintessential Vehicles Define Each Decade From The 1950s To The Present
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This week on AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discuss the defining cars of each decade. What is the quintessential vehicle that represents a particular zeitgeist that moved the automobile forward? In the case of this podcast, the duo discussed decades from the 1950s to the present. In news, the topics were a Por…
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In this weeks, Episode 22 - Things From a Trunk, fairy tales involve things one might find in, you guessed it, a trunk! Featuring stories from collection, Fairy Tales and Stories, by Hans Christian Andersen, including, 'The Shirt Collar', 'The Red Shoes', 'The Flying Trunk', and 'The Puppet Showman'. Remember to tune till the end of the show for Ep…
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Do Generational Differences Determine How One Appreciates An Automobile?
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AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast this week features Luke Lamendola, the Collector Car Network’s Social Media/On-Camera Host, joining Diego Rosenberg to flash cars at each other and see if generational differences determine how one appreciates a particular automobile. And Derek Shiekhi? He sat this one out while he convalesces from something going…
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Acuras, Ford pickups, Chevrolet Celebrities, & more With Our First Guest Tyson Hugie
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This week on AutoHunter’s Drive the Bid Podcast, guest Tyson Hugie joins Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg to discuss Acuras, Ford pickups, Chevrolet Celebrities, and more. Tyson’s a big booster for Acura, as well as an expert on the cars that are often in attendance at Barrett-Jackson’s Future Collectible Car Show. And, of course, our usual AutoHu…
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This week on River Reads, Episode 21 - Fatal Flowers, (airing on Smither Community Radio, CICK 93.9FM, February 24th, 2024 at 10AM PST) we delve into more melancholy tales around flowers. In River Rambles, the host reflects on their initial hesitation to engage with these narratives, fearing they may evoke feelings of sadness and distress in our li…
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Automotive Lies and Urban Legends - Drive The Bid Podcast
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Ever have a friend who tells you an automotive tale that just doesn’t jibe with reality? Or do you keep on stumbling upon bad click-bait online articles from Eastern European car websites with bad information? Maybe there’s that casual meme on Facebook that is patently false, yet brand patriots don’t care about the truth? Then this episode of AutoH…
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Episode 15 - Breakdancing, Acid House and Pirate Radio - special guest - Uncle G
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In Episode 15, I speak with Uncle G, also known as Urban Intelligence. Godfrey has been deeply embedded in South London's music culture since his family relocated to South East London from the tumultuous and politically unstable climate of Chile in the 1970s. Growing up on the Morris Walk estate in Woolwich, he was exposed to music from various ang…
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If you’re a grump, you probably are not too keen on the game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. But what if the game was twisted so it would have something to do with automobiles? That was the premise Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg ran with for this week’s AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast. Our two Quick Takes feature the 1990 Jeep Freedom concept car, …
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This week marks the start of Season 3 for River Reads. Kicking off the season is Episode 20 - Into the Dark Woods, which explores some darker and melancholy themes. With this in mind, we would like to advise listeners that the content of this episode may be unsettling, as we delve into narratives that recount unfortunate events and intriguing encou…
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The dust has settled after the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, so Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discuss their observations during this AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast. Other topics include quick takes on the 2+2 Ferrari built in the 1970-80s, confusing aspects of Pontiac’s 400 HO, plus news on the announcement of the Nissan Frontier F…
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A Special River Reads - One Year Anniversary!
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This week, we have a special episode of River Reads to celebrate our one-year anniversary! This episode will have a unique format that includes more originally written tales, along with a replay of one of our audience's favorite past tales called, "The Tiny Giant" by Wilde. In addition, one from the vault (1991) original work by Wilde titled, “The …
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Drive the Bid Podcast is at the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
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Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg are surrounded by about 2,000 automobiles at Westworld, the location of the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. Does a better place exist for the AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast? The answer is "no!" Cars discussed are a Bugatti Chiron, Lexus LFA, and 1971 Plymouth Hemi'Cuda, among others. Check out these a…
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This week on River Reads, Episode 19 - Masters of Life, we will be featuring readings from "The Blue Fairy Book," including "The Master Cat; or; Puss In Boots," as well as selections from Grimm’s Fairy Tales, such as "Water of Life" and "Frederick and Catherine and a new author to River Reads, Anderson Sherwood’s, “The Dumb Man’. Episode originally…
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What is it like attending the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction? For this week’s AutoHunter Drive the Bid Podcast, Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discuss things they’ve learned from being in the thick of it. Other topics include a story on driving in Colombia, an announcement on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392, and how many vehicles Lamborghini b…
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We’ve read over 70 fairytales together on River Reads, since debuting in spring 2023! This week (Originally airing on Smithers Community Radio, January 10th, 2024 at 10AM) on River Reads, Episode 18 - 70 and Counting, we are excited to share this milestone with our audience. In this special episode, we delve into thought-provoking topics such as mi…
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Must-Have Vehicle Features, Our Automotive Non-Negotiables!
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When looking at new or late-model vehicles, is there a feature or two that you feel are non-negotiable? Something that you must have or will move on to another vehicle? Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg discuss several features that are personal to them. Other topics include an overview on the Renault Logan that was driven overseas, Mercedes news f…
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River Reads has been recognized as the recipient of a national award, the 2023 Broadcast Dialogue’s Canadian Radio Awards: Winning- Best Podcast in the Small Market category. This award is granted to the producer, on-air personality, or team who demonstrate creativity, originality and excellence in podcasting! We would like to extend our heartfelt …
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It’s the reason for the season as Festivus dawns for the rest of us at Drive the Bid Podcast! Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg air their automotive grievances, which run the gamut from how people drive in parking lots to ridiculous press releases from automakers, plus more! As usual, Derek and Diego discuss hand-selected news items. And wait till …
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Episode 14 - Berlin Riots, Anarchy and Techno - special guest - Brandon Spivey
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In Episode 14, the second part of my conversation with Brandon Spivey, an old friend and cultural provocateur, we delve into his experiences traveling to Europe in the mid-1980s. During this time, he actively participated in several riots in Berlin as a member of the Black Bloc—an anarchist organization committed to confronting governments and the …
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Automotive enthusiasts often fall into trivial facts, so Derek Shiekhi and Diego Rosenberg thought of several (hopefully) interesting bits to throw at each other. Another topic includes two Quick Takes, one on the Bugatti EB 110 and the other on 1969 Mopars in bright green hues. And, of course, the usual news stories and AutoHunter picks! AutoHunte…
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This week on River Reads, Episode 16 -Tales of Judgement. Host narrator, River Wilde, is reading the Grimm’s Fairy Tales: SweetHeart Roland; The Bremen Town Musicians AND; The Lady and The Lion Also this week, some GBT Ai and River Wilde adaptation originals of the Brothers Grimm’s, Frog Prince, and Hans Christain Anderson’s, the Princes and the Pe…
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Is there an automotive luminary that you’d like to see in a biopic? Derek Shieki and Diego Rosenberg thought of several men (sorry, ladies, it just ended up that way!) from the car world and paired them with an actor who would be fitting to play the role. Other topics include two Quick Takes: one on the Lamborghini LM002, and the other on Detroit’s…
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