The Thing About Cars podcast

The Thing About Cars

By Mickey Desai. Discovered by Player FM and our community — copyright is owned by the publisher, not Player FM, and audio streamed directly from their servers.

We're just people who really geek out on cars. We like to drive cars, fix them, and admire them. We're here to have as much fun as we legally can with other car enthusiasts. Come along for the ride.

67 episodes available. A new episode about every 7 days averaging 23 mins duration .

The Thing About Cars

Lego My Mustang!28:08

4d ago28:08

28:08

Attention! There's a party at Beka's house! Date is still TBD… Mickey is sad about the cancellation of his favorite TV show. Hopefully Beka's party will cheer him up. Also something to pay attention to: amazing price reductions on a particular model of car that is going out of production. Heads up at the dragstrip! Apparently the Demons have br ...…

The Thing About Cars

Where The Roadkill Is22:43

12d ago22:43

22:43

Where are you going? Are you using a navigation app to find your way? We discuss the possibility that Waze, as it was, is dead. We tackle a listener question about tire pressure when using nitrogen. Ronny tells us what is in his garage now. Also, this week's trivia question. And now we are new and improved with bleeping technology! Please let u ...…

The Thing About Cars

Phantom Of The Porsche27:12

19d ago27:12

27:12

The podcasters pounce on their first point of the day… The abundantly aired ad claiming that Chevy is the most reliable car. Also, more thoughts on Automotive Technology. Ben says he'll buy someone a beer if they can do this one thing… It also becomes clear that we just might need a sensor to help watch our tongues. Don't miss "This Moment In R ...…

The Thing About Cars

Now With Cleaner Floors!26:00

26d ago26:00

26:00

The cast answers a couple of listener questions. Ben confesses that he likes to do donuts in reverse. Ronny warns us about a potential new cult. And Mickey reveals that he was almost scammed. Plus, we need your help naming our new trivia segment. Let us know what you think. We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. If you would like to pose a qu ...…

The Thing About Cars

Technology, Take The Wheel24:51

1M ago24:51

24:51

On this cold and crisp day in Atlanta, the pack of podcasters revisits the topic of self-driving cars, and addresses the possible safety issues involved with some of the autonomous technology. Then there's our question for the day: does speed kill? Let us know what you think. And physics, does it kick our deGrasse? We learn about a disease that ...…

The Thing About Cars

Cats, Or Cats?17:58

1M ago17:58

17:58

Mickey wonders about signs that a catalytic converter may need replacement. The gang has an informative conversation about whether a different-colored turn signal light would be better than amber. Mickey hints at bringing "visual" changes to the podcast. We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. If you would like to pose a question or offer feed ...…

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Seeing Thru Racing22:42

2M ago22:42

22:42

The gang asks whether anyone has used a headlight restoration kit. Lee Ann talks about the economics & valuation system of NASCAR. We continue the racing conversation as it pertains to adjusting vehicle weight versus horsepower. We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. If you would like to pose a question or offer feedback, please visit our web ...…

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A Riveting, Racing Special Guest: Meet Lee Ann!23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

Lee Ann gives Mickey, Beka & Ben a lesson about racetrack telemetry. The group also talks about the sales & marketing trends in motor sports. Mickey opens the subject of knowing when your own car has a problem, while a mechanic is unable to replicate it. The gang closes on the subject of womens' increased involvement with professional racing. W ...…

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Lee Ann's Roadster22:15

2M ago22:15

22:15

Mickey, Ben & Beka talk with Lee Ann about her roadsters, stories about her fascinating automotive career encompassing racing, NASCAR, working for Carol Shelby, and achieving milestones as a lady in a male-dominated industry. More about the sport of racing, the participants and where their real passions & goals lie. We record at Strongbox West, ...…

The Thing About Cars

Rackets, Racing, Raciness & Range22:10

2M ago22:10

22:10

Ronnie brings news about shenanigans with the CEO at Renault/Audi, which leads the group discussing general ethics in companies; the gang analyzes Tesla racing rules; Mickey wonders if autonomous cars will herald fooling around by passengers. We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. If you would like to pose a question or offer feedback, please ...…

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