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Hosted with friends of the Pontiac Tribe, we talk to the people of the community that look to make a difference for Pontiac. We hear origin stories, fun facts, and other interesting things about what makes Pontiac an amazing community. Of course, with some tips and tricks sprinkled in as well.
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To All The Cars I’ve Loved Before

To All The Cars I've Loved Before

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The only podcast that shares life lessons through cars, because every car tells a story. Every car tells a story. Your first car, your second car, the car you own now. We talk to everyday people about 2-3 about their most beloved or hated cars with a mix of automotive news, and the history of the cars, manufacturers, and designers. American history, automotive history, your history. Learning to drive, road trips, getting together.. Join your friends, family, and neighbors from across the US ...
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Ever wondered how a simple car could shape a family's bond and individual passions? This week on "All the Cars I've Loved Before," we're joined by a guest who's near and dear to us —Christian's sister Danielle, or Dee, as she's affectionately known. Dee unpacks the origin of her nickname and shares so…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Ever wondered how a car enthusiast could turn a hobby into a thriving YouTube channel with 19,000 subscribers? Meet Richard, our special guest with a wealth of experience in auto mechanics, teaching, and digital content creation. In this episode of "All the Cars I've Loved Before," Richard shares his …
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Relive the excitement of acquiring your first car as our inaugural guest for season 2, Chris Oliver, recounts several unforgettable car experiences beginning with his maroon 1990 Toyota Celica GT, complete with chrome wheels and a giant spoiler. Picture this: a 17-year-old Subway "sandwich artist" is …
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug In our Season 1 finale, our humble co-hosts have a special episode to share as automotive royalty cruises in with none other than Kat DeLorean joining Christian and Doug on the show. She regales our team with reminisces, observations and big block banter about her life and times. From cybersecurity to…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug In our final preview leading up to the full episode with Kat DeLorean, she tells us about the time that everyone in the gym froze when she mentioned that she did not know how to drive a stick shift. But John DeLorean couldn’t let this continue, so he drags her home and gave her the keys to his manual …
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Our podcast is about learning life lessons through cars, so who better to have as our guest on this episode than Brian Paone, a man who makes a living writing stories as a successful, published author which he used to fund his dream car purchase. Brian comes from a family with deep automotive roots; g…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Here's a preview trailer of our upcoming episode where author, musician, father, and detective, Brian Paone, talked himself out of buying a Delorean. Please follow the show on your favorite Podcast platform to be the first to hear the entire episode when it drops tomorrow. https://podcasts.apple.com/.…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug If you enjoy the intersection of life stories and cars, you'll want to hear the Brian Paone episode on our podcast, "To All The Cars I've Loved Before," dropping early next week. Remember to subscribe/follow the podcast for updates. For now, here's a bonus trailer about Brian's first car! https://podc…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug In our preview leading up to the full episode with Kat DeLorean, she tells us how her dad, John DeLorean, felt about her 2002 Harley Davidson edition Ford F-150. --------- Keep following the podcast on your favorite platform to hear new content and be alerted when the full episode with Kat DeLorean dr…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Our guest has loved cars since her dad taught her to drive at an early age! She is definitely a savant in terms of knowing a lot about all of the cars of her past and present - not to mention planning for her next car. Listen as we (Ford) probe like Woodward and Bernstein for the story behind the stor…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Our co-host Christian usually has ten cups of coffee before each recording session. For this recording of our commercial, he drank eleven. Join us as he babbles at light speed about our upcoming interview with Kat DeLorean! Yes, THAT Kat DeLorean! Good thing we don't pay him by the minute or we'd be o…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Ashes to Ashes, Dust to The Dirt Mobile. Listen in as David joins us to recount the time of his life during college with his 1962 Dodge Lancer aka The Dirt Mobile. This infamous car had quite the reputation on campus and it even doubled as sleeping quarters for a time. And while David doesn't consider…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug What happens in the Dodge, stays in the Dart. Mike had such an affinity for Dodge Dart's that he bought a second one, but it was all over once he found something special, a Buick Special that is! If two Darts and a Special didn't get your attention, wait until you hear about his current car!…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Lincoln Lawyer? Whatever. Matthew McCaughney has nothing on this legal eagle, Eric. Check out his first three automotive conquests: a British racing green Triumph TR-7 (James Bond is green with envy), Porsche 914 (the original VW crossover!), and a Cadillac CTS (never trust a lawyer not in a Caddy). J…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Adam takes us on a trip through time beginning with his first car, a 1987 Toyota Corolla FX-16. His days as a shade tree mechanic including performing mods on his 1996 Nissan Maxima so it can bang some gears with an automatic, and then moving onto his Infiniti Q50 which he tracked a few laps. Join us …
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug In our second episode, Melissa shares how her first car, a 1988 Chrysler LeBaron Turbo hatchback that was given to her by Papa (aka her grandfather) earned her street credit and the coolest nickname in high school. During her college years, she transitioned to an indestructible hunter green Jeep Chero…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug In episode 3 of "To All The Cars I've Loved Before," Tim Cokeley shares the stories of his first car, a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo which was driven by a little lady to church on Sundays. Tim tells us how he had the fortune to acquire his second car from his sister, a 1979 Plymouth Horizon TC3, which r…
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Click here to send a text to Christian and Doug Join us for the pilot episode of our new podcast, "To All The Cars I've Loved Before," while Devin Henderson takes us on a trip back to rural Illinois where he first learned to drive stick shift in the parking lot of the car dealer with his dad for the purchase of his 1998 Mazda 626. This car survived…
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With a new year, comes a renewed desire to stick to some New Years Resolutions. If you're anything like me, you've been spending the past few days trying to finally decide what your New Years Resolutions will be. I'm here to help you realize how Technology can help you with your Resolutions, no matter what they are. In this episode, we talk about t…
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Today we have a wonderful podcast for you with Kevin Schierlinger! We chat about Kevin's time as a kid coming downtown to get shoes and food! We also talk about some of the projects hes involved in downtown with some directors making new movies! Enjoy!Remember we are on just about every listening platform so tune in every Thursday afternoon for gre…
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Today we have a wonderful podcast for you as we have Bill Cleveland a Co-Owner of Savvy Digital works! He grew up in Pontiac and has been here for most of his life! In this episode we go into some great restaurants downtown, bill shares some stories and we chat about what we would like to see in Pontiacs future!Remember we are on just about every l…
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We are indeed back! We are ready for some more fun in chatting with business owners around the community. Are you interested in telling us your story? Reach out @PodcastTribe on Twitter, thetechhomies@gmail.com, or just stop on by, your story can end up on a future episode!*Side note* Reach out if you have a handy tech tip you think we should highl…
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This next installment of Tech Homies Tips focuses on the features you need to look for when Back to School Shopping for a new computer. While we do focus on the College Bound with this episode, the features mentioned are important for everyone. Stay tuned for the upcoming list of recommended laptops!Find the Tech Homie:twitter.com/TheTechHomiefaceb…
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Ever wonder about the storage on your phone? You've been using your phone for a year (or maybe less), and you have to pick and choose what stays on your phone, and what gets deleted? You miss out on precious photos, videos, etc because your phone just cant handle it? Amanda from the Tech Homies understands your pain. She breaks down some phone stor…
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In episode 10, we talk with Kelly Sykes, the owner of Virgie Geroux, a highly sought-after vintage clothing store in Downtown Pontiac. We discuss how she got started, why she named the store after her grandmother, and how her passion has formed lasting friendships with her clients. Visit Virgie Geroux's website and social media:www.virgiegeroux.com…
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Many people in Pontiac are just becoming familiar with podcasts. That's why in Ep. 9 The Tech Homie discusses the different ways that you can listen to a podcast from any computer or smartphone. After you hear about the various podcast apps available you can try a few out and discover your favorite. Connect with Amanda, The Tech Homie on social: ht…
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In episode 7, we speak to Chrishelle Griffin, the co-owner of Harold's Italian Ice. She is proffesional writer, community advocate, and Pontiac original. We discuss her family business, how it got started, why she goes to farmers markets, and Facebook groups. Visit Chrishelle's website and social media:www.HaroldsItalianIce.comwww.twitter.com/harol…
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In episode 6, we speak to Phil Brown, the owner of Wrapped Productions, a very talented film, and media producer with a studio in downtown Pontiac. We discuss how he first got started, his new project From The Ashes, and why a humble start in Pontiac is perfect for any business. Visit his website and social media:www.WrappedPro.comwww.instagram.com…
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In episode 5, we had the opportunity to speak with Tim Travis, the owner of Goldner Walsh, a very successful landscaping company located on a 12-acre campus in Pontiac. We discuss how he first got started and the importance of bringing value to customers. Visit his website and social media:www.goldnerwalsh.comwww.twitter.com/goldnerwalshwww.faceboo…
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In episode 4, we spoke with Nic Gryglewski, a high-energy networker, Pontiac advocate, and local entrepreneur. He owns a successful asphalt business called Clutch Coatings, as well as a consulting company called The Fifth Ladder. We discuss why every business needs to breathe like asphalt, the importance of taking action, and the risks that come al…
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In episode 3, we spoke to Ben Carr, a Pontiac entrepreneur, and the owner of Ad Local, a boutique marketing firm in downtown Pontiac. We discuss the importance of local listings and how it can help your business become more discoverable.Connect with Ben Carr:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencarrusa/Website: www.GoAdLocal.bizIf you find this…
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In episode 2, we had a quick chat with Shelby Berger, a celebrated pawnbroker, and Pontiac entrepreneur. We discuss why pawnbrokers are utilizing social apps like Facebook Marketplace, and PawnGuru.com, to connect with more customers.Contact Shelby's shop:Website: MainStreetPawnShop.comIf you find this episode helpful, please share to help others f…
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In episode 1, we interviewed Max Maine, a master trainer, wellness coach, and Pontiac entrepreneur. We discuss how he first launched his business with just a $5 yoga mat, food deserts, his new juice line, and how he’s getting Pontiac back in shape.Connect with Max Maine:Website: MaxOutFitness.netFacebook: www.facebook.com/maxoutfitnessllcInstagram:…
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