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Life Plus CarsNames Plus CarsWhat's in a name? Hosts Brendan and Ian discuss how and why people name their cars and how it further adds to the human connection we have with the cars we drive. Along the way, they regale stories of their past and current cars named Belinda, Lana, Clarence, Winston, Spike, and many more. If you've ever named a car, this is the episode for you. Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Email us with inquiries or your own car story: lifepluscars@gmail.com Interested in sharing a car s...2025-07-2950 minLife Plus CarsMusic Plus Cars, Vol. 1Brendan and Ian honor the late Brian Wilson, his talents, and his iconic songs as part of this episode all about Music Plus Cars. The two hosts share their favorite Beach Boys songs, both car-related and otherwise, along with other classic tunes about cars. Along the way, they also discuss other bands that favored cars in their music, the intersection of cars, movies, and soundtracks, and the daunting yet essential task of being the DJ on a road trip. Plus, are Brendan and Ian creating a Life Plus Cars Spotify playlist? Tune in to find out! 2025-07-2257 minLife Plus CarsWhat's Happening in Brendan's GarageIn this episode of Life Plus Cars, hosts Ian and Brendan record together in the same space for the first time! Ian stops by Brendan's shop, home of Bayley Automotive, for a tour of two vehicles currently housed at the garage: Brendan's 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport and his dad's 1967 Chevy SS 427. Along the way, Brendan tells us how he and his dad acquired these two cars and the unique moments they've shared with them. As a bonus, the two hosts take the Buick out for a drive and Ian gets a turn behind the wheel! L...2025-07-1548 minLife Plus CarsThe Story of Rusty the JeepIn this episode of Life Plus Cars, Brendan and Ian are honored to welcome their first guest to the show: Brendan's older brother Ben! Ben joins the conversation to share the journey with Rusty, his 1949 Willys Jeep. Ben takes us back to the beginning where Ben and his dad first hauled a rusty shell of a Jeep home to restore. Now, over 25 years later, Rusty is fully restored and Ben can at last enjoy the drive with this amazing rig. Ben details the restoration process, lessons learned from his father (of which Brendan can also att...2025-07-0800 minLife Plus CarsTaking a Yukon to YellowstoneOn this episode of Life Plus Cars, Brendan recounts his tales of driving his 2017 GMC Yukon from New Hampshire all the way to Montana to visit his brother outside of Yellowstone. Tune in to find out how he navigated Chicago traffic, lost a windshield wiper, saw incredible vistas, dodged wild hailstorms, and a host of other memorable moments only possible on a cross-country road trip. In the second half, Ian shares his own road trip tales, including a memorable wedding weekend with his five former college roommates darting around an island in Washington state in a 21 foot...2025-07-011h 03Life Plus CarsFinding Your Car CommunityJoin Ian and Brendan as they share how they first discovered the car community. Ian takes us back to 2007 when he and Brendan first connected over cars, walking the endless rows of cars and car parts at the annual fall swap meet in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. That, and the Bailey family breakfast tradition. Beyond breakfast, Brendan discusses how he first absorbed bits and pieces of car restoration through his dad and his brother as they tinkered on their '49 Willys Jeep. Listen in to learn about Brendan's infamous leaf spring moment. The two hosts also discuss...2025-06-2445 minLife Plus CarsA Tale of Two '66sIn this first official episode of Life Plus Cars (okay, so the Pilot was #1), hosts Brendan and Ian share stories of two very special cars in their lives right now. Plus, both cars hail from 1966. Which 1966 cars you ask? Tune in to find out, along with Brendan and Ian's most memorable moments in classic car ownership. Oh, and did we mention both cars are convertibles? Get ready for some top-down fun and cruise through the journey of life plus classic cars! Life Plus Cars: Curating Car Conversations! Foll...2025-06-1852 minLife Plus CarsThe Pilot: Why Are We Talking About Cars?Welcome to the pilot episode of the Life Plus Cars podcast! Join hosts Ian Henry and Brendan Bailey as they describe the inspiration and purpose behind the show. Ian and Brendan share when they first realized that they were car-crazy individuals. Tune in to hear about Brendan's first job of "holding the light" while he watched his dad work on an engine, and how Ian would spend hours as a toddler lining up his toy cars by make and model on his parents' couch. In this pilot episode, also listen to find...2025-06-1642 min