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.

50 episodes available. A new episode about every 6 days averaging 24 mins duration .

The Thing About Cars

There Be Unicorns Here23:47

13m ago23:47

23:47

On this episode Ronny tells us about his shenanigans at the Petite LeMans, and Beka has a visceral reaction to some of his comments. Mickey ponders about wheel direction while turning. Ben Confesses to being an impatient clod. And there's just s smidge of politics thrown in. We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. If you would like to pose a q ...…

The Thing About Cars

Finagling Science21:43

6d ago21:43

21:43

Our cast of cohorts converge on the case of nitrogen in tires… does this really matter? Mickey brings up a question from Reddit: should you change "burnt" transmission fluid? Ronny reviews some of the cars in his garage. And Mickey asks, are we ever going to get a fool-proof electric car? We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. If you would li ...…

The Thing About Cars

Pour Some Sugar On Me24:27

12d ago24:27

24:27

Things get a bit interesting on this episode as Becca talks about looking for a second car, and the group recommends that she finds a sugar daddy. Katie is back with us after quite some time away from the mic. Ronny informs us that 5 cars qualify as a fleet, so Beka sets her goal. Mickey suggests that we shouldn't get emotionally attached to ca ...…

The Thing About Cars

McDonalds To Start Making Cars--Grimace Is Mad23:03

20d ago23:03

23:03

All joking aside, are car manufacturers making their cars more disposable nowadays? Ronny monologues about the worst cars to maintain. Beka wonders why car companies only focus on churning out new cars. Mickey explains to us why he has ants in his pants. And just in case you don't know, Grimace is the big, purple character that McDonalds used t ...…

The Thing About Cars

Make Cars Great Again24:06

28d ago24:06

24:06

On this episode the group talks about the end of the VW Beetle. Mickey asks, "does the world need a beetle?" Ronny discusses routine vehicle maintenance. And once again, minivans come up in conversation. Also--move over James Dean, Japan apparently has some rebels with a pretty unique cause. We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. If you would ...…

The Thing About Cars

Don't You Laugh If A Hearse Goes By23:32

1M ago23:32

23:32

On this episode the gang discusses funeral procession etiquette. Mickey has a story about the A/C in his Mazda. The podcasters tackle tough questions like, should you use a torque wrench on spark plugs? And, why do cars drive better when they've just been washed? Also, how not to change a light bulb. We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. If ...…

The Thing About Cars

No Physics Puns Intended29:09

1M ago29:09

29:09

Today the gang gabs about people's ability to drive after Mickey's friend shares a rant regarding Atlanta drivers. Ronny discusses the benefits of having annual vehicle inspections and annual driving tests. The crew considers what it's like to drive at 198 miles per hour. The podcasters preach about why you should turn your headlights on when i ...…

The Thing About Cars

Call Me An Idiot28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

On this wet and rainy day in Atlanta, the podcasters ponder the science behind water coming out of tailpipes. Beka has a new acquisition, and also asks you, the listener, a question about clutches. Ben's friend has an issue with odometers. And Mickey wonders, which is more accurate? An actual speedometer, or a GPS speedometer? We record at Stro ...…

The Thing About Cars

And Then It Fell Out Of My Head22:58

2M ago22:58

22:58

On this episode we welcome David to the table. He regales us with the tale of his car, and asks, “am I getting ripped off?” Ronny explains to everyone how a mechanic gets paid. We let you know what “lifetime” really means for your fluids and parts. Also, tune in to find out what the “bread and butter” is for mechanics. Don’t forget-–there are n ...…

The Thing About Cars

There Are No Tatas In Cuba20:11

2M ago20:11

20:11

The Thing About Cars was fortunate to have both Flip and Ben Lower at the table. Flip tells us about the car scene in Cuba. The “Cuban” cigar may be highly overrated. Ben watches the background of old television shows. And Mickey wants to know when Bollywood took over Magnum P.I. We record at Strongbox West, in Atlanta. If you would like to pos ...…

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