In just a few short years, podcasts have really changed the way people consume and receive information and consume media. What was once an obscure, strange new form of media, this beloved streaming audio and talk-show format has now become ubiquitous. You’ll find that nearly every person you meet enjoys them, or perhaps even has one of their own!
In celebration of Podcasts becoming so beloved, September 30th is now known as International Podcast Day, celebrating one of the most popular media forms around the world today. We’re very excited to be bringing you some of the most informative and entertaining content on today’s blog.
We’ve scoured the internet for the best of the best in automotive podcasting, Check out our suggestions on today’s blog:
The TrailChasers Podcast is a weekly unscripted podcast providing fun and informative content for those looking for a little offroad adventuring. Created as a tie-in to the “OFFROADERLANDER” community the producers and cohosts deliver the perfect blend of informational content, anecdotes and first-hand stories, and community input from offroad adventures. Their aim is to connect drivers and adventure enthusiasts to accessible offroading equipment and inspire a wondrous sense of adventure in their listeners!
Two Guys Garage Podcast with with Kevin Byrd Willie B are expert gearheads with a passion for all things automotive! Each week Kevin and Willie share their technical knowledge and first hand industry experience, and take their show from television to streaming with great passion. If you’re a fan of their long-running series on MotorTrend TV, you’ll be head over wheels for this podcast. From factual interviews to personal anecdotes and inside info from leaders in the car world, we just know you’ll have a blast streaming this one!
Hooniverse Podcast exists at the intersection of all things automotive: cars, trucks, race tracks, road trips, things that run, things that don’t, and everything in between! Helmed by Jeff Glucker, also known for his work with Autotrader and Motor Trend, this podcast serves as an outlet for a love of the more offbeat side of the automotive industry.
The Check Engine Podcast is a fresh new point of view for automotive podcasting created by three 2-time winners of the IMSA Spirit of the Race Award, and a self proclaimed “car podcast for car fans.” Hosts Nick, Tristan, and Andrew share new weekly episodes highlighting new and exciting topics in car culture and automotive media around the world. You’ll love their rotating cast of interesting guests and the insight and info they share each week. It’s a gearhead’s dream!
Driving While Awesome is a weekly podcast hosted by automotive experts and three of the RADwood Co-founders: Lane Skelton, Warren Madsen, and Art Cervantes. With more than 700 episodes and counting, you’ll never run out of things to listen to on your daily commute or next road trip! Tune in to listen to these long-time friends discuss the ins and outs of gearhead life and the automotive industry, but especially sports cars and vintage rides from the 80s and 90s.
The Collecting Cars Podcast with Chris Harris and Edward Lovett is an excellent show dedicated to “motoring horror stories” and tall tales from the community. It is an extension of the Collecting Cars YouTube channel, dedicated to highlighting the adventures (and misadventures) of automotive enthusiasts and collectors.
Everyday Driver Car Debate with Paul and Todd is an informative and entertaining podcast dedicated to helping listeners find their perfect daily driver. The hosts debate which car is the right fit, give a little behind the scenes access on their review channels, and other hot topics in the automotive industry. They also discuss the highs and lows of car shopping, car ownership, and car collecting.
The Smoking Tire with Matt Farah and Zack Klapman features a rotating cast of weekly guests from all corners of the automotive industry. From professional drivers to avid collectors and automotive icons, there’s no shortage of excitement and entertainment here. With experience as an automotive journalist, Farah’s channel is a unique spin on the typical car chatter, covering topics from daily drivers to sports cars to supercars and beyond. It’s a very thoughtful channel and companion podcast with no shortage of entertainment!
The Best of NPR’s Car Talk is one of America’s funniest radio shows turned podcasts, featuring Tom and Ray Magliozzi, also known as “Click and Clack, the car guys,” as they attempt to troubleshoot, diagnose, and otherwise lovingly hassle their listeners from live call-ins to their radio broadcast. Their charming wit, goofy antics, and friendly demeanor has made them an accessible show for listeners of all age levels and experiences. Their witty banter, wild sense of humor, and charming conversation with listeners makes for an unforgettable and timeless podcast that is at once hilarious and informative! You’ll find yourself listening to your favorites again and again, and even learning a thing or two along the way.
Past Gas by Donut Media carries over the quirky, offbeat sense of humor and enthusiasm of Donut’s Youtube Channel and brings it all together into one podcast featuring all things automotive. Join these goofy gearheads as they take a deep dive into the stories behind your favorite car manufacturers, car collectors, and automotive superstars. We love this show precisely because of their unique blend of entertainment with factual anecdotes with a sprinkling of expert comedic timing, plenty of laughs, and an overall jovial atmosphere. It’s a riotous and lighthearted look at some of the wild, weird, and most interesting aspects of the car industry.
Car Pro Podcast covers everything buying to selling to leasing to maintaining and collecting cars. Hosts Jerry and Kevin provide listeners with an insightful look at the industry by providing insider information on how to buy your car, secure the best deals, prices on the new/used car market, and much more. With new shows broadcasting live every Saturday on WBAP or wherever your fave podcasts are streaming, you’ll always have something fresh and interesting to listen to on your next long drive.
Behind the Glass Podcast with Sam from SeenThroughGlass on Youtube. The show aims to provide listeners with a behind the scenes look at the car industry and world of automotive YouTubers! Each episode features a new and exciting guest from the car vlogging and/or automotive social media sector.
What are your favorite automotive podcasts? Let us know in the comments and we may feature your suggestions in a future update!