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HooniverseSo there's a new Mustang...Ron and Jeff talk about:
the 2024 Ford Mustang
the Ford Bronco Raptor
Ron's Porsche project which is almost done
Jeff's Montero and Jaguar highs and lows
Then they get to your Twitter and Instagram questions2022-09-1650 min
HooniverseLarge Person Car Problems with Daniel CudmoreFriend of the show Daniel Cudmore joins host Jeff Glucker to chat about car problems for the taller gents, life as an actor, cars in general, and then the pair dive into some car questions.2022-06-3054 minHooniverseSt. Paddy's Podcast PartyRon and Jeff celebrate St. Patrick's day with a few stories before diving into the car talk. Jeff has just driven the Porsche 911 GTS Targa, an electric Cobra, and will soon drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE. Then the two hosts discuss the current states of their project cars. There are more upgrades in store for the Montero, and Ron's Tahoe has a dashcam now. Finally, Ron and Jeff take a moment to single out some folks who are doing great stuff in the industry.2022-03-181h 35HooniverseDishing on Dashcams with NextbaseJeff Chu from Nextbase is on the podcast to talk all things Dashcam. We cover what's in store for the future of this segment, why you should pick one dashcam over another, and find out the craziest dashcam video that Jeff has seen.2022-02-1029 minHooniverseLow-Res on the Road [Solo]Host Jeff Glucker is on the road, attending the launch of the new Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo. With some downtime in his hotel room, he records this episode of the Hooniverse Podcast. Today's chatter includes talk of Autopia2099, Montero mistakes and fixes, and some questions from Twitter.2021-12-1637 minHooniverseBring a Bank VaultRon Baugh and Jeff Glucker walk through a few crazy recent listings on Bring-A-Trailer. Then the two talk about Radwood and some off-road driving Jeff did with an old and two new Volkswagen vehicles. After that, it's time for your questions.2021-12-0959 minHooniverseBradley Brownell comes on to talk Autopia2099, Radwood, and more!Bradley Brownell joins Hooniverse Podcast Host Jeff Glucker to talk about the new Autopia2099 electric vehicle show. We also talk about Radwood and running into each other in the middle of nowhere on California's route 395.2021-12-021h 00HooniverseWho said something about oil? with guest Michael Thomas from PennzoilMichael Thomas is a man who knows exactly which oil you should be running in your machine. It doesn't matter if it's a drag racer, a diesel rig, or your daily driver, Michael knows what's up. He's been with Pennzoil for many years, and he's got many great tales to tell. Ron Baugh and Jeff Glucker kick back and let Michael share his earned wisdom and let him tell his great stories.2021-11-2348 minHooniverseSEMA Round Up!Ron Baugh is back from SEMA and he spills his thoughts with Jeff Glucker. We talk about Ryan Tuerck's insane Formula Supra, Tavarish's McLaren, everything that Ford Brought, and more. Then we get into Ron's crazy dash-cam adventure before diving into talking about some press car stuff and our own cars.2021-11-1857 minHooniverseLet's Build a Platform [Solo]Jeff Glucker is on his own in this one as Ron Baugh is off in Las Vegas for SEMA. So in this episode, Jeff talks about his desire to build a sleep platform/storage area for his Mitsubishi Montero. He's not the handiest person but he thinks he can pull this one off. The goals are to have a sleep space over a storage area with room for a fridge as well. And the platform will sit in place with the second row still in place. It will have a folding section that goes up when the second row...2021-11-1147 minHooniverseZee Oh SixYeah, there's a bit of an echo in this one but we will sort that out before the next one. REGARDLESS, episode 305 starts off with talk about the new Chevy Corvette Z06. Then we switch to the Subaru Forester Wilderness, and the Audi RS E-Trong GT. Jeff has a few project car updates, and Ron's fleet kicks into full-working high gear.2021-11-0441 minHooniverseWheel Talk!On this episode of the Hooniverse Podcast, hosts Jeff Glucker and Ron Baugh talk about the new Toyota Tundra, examine sales on Bring-A-Trailer one good and one bad, and then dive into some WHEEL TALK!2021-10-281h 20HooniverseIs this thing still on?Oh hey there... it's been a while. But we're back. This is the Hooniverse Podcast with hosts Jeff Glucker and new host Ron Baugh. This episode is all about playing a bit of catch-up to see what's going on, introduce you to Ron, and chat a bit about cars. Settle in, grab a drink, and hit play - it's nice to be with you again. Thanks for waiting for us2021-10-0753 minHooniverseRolls, Playboy and Ducati - Jonathon KleinReturning to Hooniverse; Jonathon Klein (now of The /Drive) fills in for Jeff this week. We cover Jon's time in the new Rolls Cullinan, the Ducati Panagale V4 S, the madness of the McLaren 720s and we touch on a bit of C8 news.2019-04-181h 08HooniverseSay hello to my 'lil fren!Chris is ready to sell his Ford Fiesta ST. Jeff is ready to sell his Mercedes-Benz 280. And he's just bought a 1991 Mitsubishi Montero to replace the old German sedan. Not a direct swap, but who cares! Welcome to the Hooniverse Podcast, Episode 281...2019-02-0656 minHooniverseWelcome to 2019Chris and Jeff sit down to talk about the Hooniverse Car of the Year. Which is not a car, but a junkyard-built bike. The pair also chat about the fact that the Dodge Challenger outsold the Camaro in 2018. Hagerty has published a list of the 10 vehicles collectors should scoop up in 2019. Finally, Subaru is set to bring a new S209 STI to North America.After that it's time for questions from Patreon, Twitter, and Facebook.Lastly, the pair talk about stuff they've driven. Jeff drove the Genesis G70 while back east. He returned to California...2019-01-0951 minHooniverseWe peaked awhile agoJosh Ostrander joins Chris Hayes and Jeff Glucker on this episode of the podcast. We're recording at 4 Sons Brewing once again, and we have a few things to talk about. Josh still enjoys his boring Alltrack. Chris still wants to sell his Fiesta. I still need to fix things on my Benz.Also I drove an Aston Martin DB11 AMR, and I can't tell you how that went just yet. But go look at the released specs compared to the current DB11 V12, and read the press release to see the changes and you'll have a good...2018-05-2358 minHooniverseCasa de KlapmanJeff had to step out this week... something something I'm a father... something something daugter... so I took the chance to meet up with Hooniverse regular Zack Klapman for a one-on-one catch up. This week we cover the Long Beach Grand Prix, the recent passing of the "One Take" reigns to Zack and my deliberations on a new daily.2018-04-181h 14HooniverseAPR - SEMA 2017The penultimate episode in our SEMA series has Jeff and I sitting down with the gentlemen from APR. We cover just about everything in the APR universe from basic Jetta tunes all the way up to their Lamborghini and R8 offerings. One thing was VERY clear, the APR boys love them some turbochargers. Thanks again to our friends at Magnaflow for hosting us at SEMA 2017.2018-01-1034 minHooniverseToo Many Podcasters (Musto, Farah, Kosilla) - SEMA 2017Nearing the end of SEMA 2017 we managed to wrangle a bunch of our friends onto the show for what is best described as Automotive Attention Deficit Disorder. This episode we welcome Mike Musto and Colin Sebern (House of Muscle) Larry Kosila (AMMO Autocare & Drive + Protect) David Meyer of Turbonetics/Precision Turbo, Matt Farah (The Smoking Tire & /Drive on NBC) and of course the dulcet tones of Jeff Glucker and myself (Chris Hayes). We should all thanks the jerks at Borla for purposely attempting to drown us out the entire week of recording with their egregious sp...2017-12-2044 minHooniverseHellwig Products - SEMA 2017Another in our SEMA series of episode (only 3 more left) Jeff and I welcome Hellwig to the podcast. Hellwig are purveyors of suspension upgrades for a vast array of trucks. While Hellwig has a handle on improving overall street performance they hold an interesting niche in massively improving suspension performance for heavy loads and towing. In short Hellwig products will remove the "pucker factor" that can be associated with the handling compromises of towing. Check out Hellwig here http://www.hellwigproducts.com/products/Also we thank Mangflow for hosting ShoutEngine podcasts at SEMA, you c...2017-12-1332 minHooniverseClassic Recreations - SEMA 2017Back for the third year in a row one of favorite guests... Jason Engel of Classic Recreations. This year Jason brought along his right-hand man in the shop Jared. We talk CR's usual product lineup of Mustangs and Camaros however Jason reveals their upcoming Mopar project and his long awaited Bronco offering. Outside of those offerings we go a bit off the beat path (as is tradition) into Tesla drivetrain swaps, C10 big blocks, off-road conversions of classic cars and how Jason proposes Jeff finally fix the Wombat's ailments.Classic Recreations can be found at https://www.cla...2017-12-0728 minHooniverseGarret Turbochargers - SEMA 2017In this episode from our SEMA series Jeff and I have a chat w/ engineers from Garret by Honeywell (aka the turbo people). We get a crash course on development of product, considerations in designs for OEM vs. aftermarket applications and we discuss our guests personal project cars.You can check out Garrett's produc offerings at https://www.turbobygarrett.com.Once again thanks to Mangaflow for setting us up with a stage at SEMA 2017.2017-11-1738 minHooniverse#FLOOF with guest Matt FarahWe did his, now he does ours...our podcast that is, and we're referring to guest Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire. He's been a busy man the last year or so, with his steady stream of One Take videos on his own channel or the great shows he's hosting for NBC Sports as part of The Drive.Matt sits down to talk with us about all of that, and then some. Also we get in some questions as well. If you want to hear what's essentially the first half of this podcast, you should...2017-01-251h 29HooniverseTransverse layout...Chris, Zack, and Jeff are all together in the studio for the first podcast of the new year. The three talk about the new Audi Allroad, dumb valets and the HoonTruck, Zack's BMW M3, Chris' fleet, and what's in store for the rest of the year. After that it's question and answer time.2017-01-0454 minHooniverseTime to Safari it?Jeff and Zack jump into the studio to talk about the new Subaru Impreza before chatting about their own vehicles. Is it time Jeff considers a new engine for the Wombat and should he replace the HoonTruck? Zack has some CEL adventures he's currently enjoying on his BMW E46 M3. Hit play and listen in and see if we answer your question along the way.2016-12-141h 13HooniverseWhat's your DRIVETRIBE?!The boys are all in the studio and there's a fair amount to talk about... mostly because of all the great questions.We cover Zack's BMW M3, Jeff heading to Mexico to sample the 2018 Audi Q5, and also how Jeff got his hands on Lamborghini Huracan RWD Spyder before pretty much anyone else. After that it's question time!2016-12-011h 00HooniverseOh Canada, you bring delicious beerJeff and Zack are joined in the studio by guests Brendan McAleer and Ryan West. One is a tremendous writer from Canada who has been on the show before and the other is a first time guest that brings the heat by one-upping nearly all the beer bringers. Nearly.... Brendan and Jonny still win all.The topic ranges from Brendan's ability to cover amazing cars new and old to Ryan's world with the Right Foot Down website and Untitled Car Show podcast.Also... Jeff is thinking of selling the #HoonTruck!2016-11-161h 33HooniverseMake-Up Episode Part IThis is part I of II make-up episodes we're putting out after the last recording went down the shitter. For this episode, Jeff is running solo and he re-answers the Patreon and Facebook questions that got dumped from the last recording.2016-10-1930 minHooniverseGlampingJeff and Zack are in studio for a fresh tasty serving of delicious podcast. There's a bit of news first, with topics ranging from the Mazda MX-5 RF Launch Edition to the pricing strategy for the Nissan GT-R Nismo. After that it's talk of some of what Jeff has been driving, and even a bit of HoonTruck fixed-up news. Finally, as we do now, we dive into all of your questions.2016-09-281h 21HooniversePlanning 32 episodes ahead...This week Jeff is solo on the podcast, but he's got plenty to talk about. Up first is that spectacular Ford Focus RS Drift Mode crash. After that there's some discussion of the upcoming Challenger AWD and Hellcat Widebody rumors. Last week Jeff drove the Infiniti Q50S Red Sport and this week he's in the Nissan Titan 5.6L V8. There's mention of autocrossing a fast Jag, filming an old Porsche, and closing in on 200 episodes.2016-09-0733 minHooniverseThe Outlander is better than dying...Jeff is on his own this week because Zack and Chris are both off and working. He just got back from a quick personal trip back east, where he wound up driving the Mitsubishi Outlander... and he almost drowned, but not in the Mitsubishi. After getting back to the west coast, Jeff hops into the Cadillac CT6 where he's mostly underwhelmed.It's a solo-shot, red wine glass, relaxing sort of evening. Sit back, grab a drink, and tune on in.2016-08-2448 minHooniverseThat's a lot of Guinness...Jeff and Zack are in the studio this week, and it's time to talk cars. Jeff is fresh off his trip to Atlanta to drive the new Grand Sport Corvette, and Zack is back from filming stuff for The Drive that he can't talk about just yet. Also, Jeff has been keeping track of every vehicle that his daughter Sloane has ridden in over the course of her first year of life. The entire list gets a run through, on this episode of the Hooniverse Podcast.2016-07-271h 07HooniverseFlyin' SoloHost Jeff Glucker is all alone on this one, but he manages to eek out nearly 40 minutes of chatter. Not bad for a guy alone in a room talking to himself!Topics this week include:First Drive of the Infiniti QX30Upcoming drive of the Grand Sport CorvetteUpgrades to the HoonTruckThe launch of our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/HooniversePodcast)a bit of The News, some upcoming cars, and moreEnjoy!2016-07-2039 minHooniversePoke me man... go!Jeff is back in the podcast studio and he's joined this week by great friend of the show Zack Klapman. The two talk about Zach's adventure in Germany and his ongoing search for a car. Zack has narrowed it down to hunting for the right E36 M3. Meanwhile, Jeff has some HoonTruck updates and he also recently took a quick spin in a Superformance GT40 MkII.Also, it's finally live! Here's your chance to help the Hooniverse Podcast by contributing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HooniversePodcast2016-07-131h 04HooniverseGoodwood RecapJeff is back from Goodwood. No, this isn't the Scotland Part Deux episode that some of you were hoping to find. Instead, this is a more sober look back at what just might be the greatest automotive event on the planet.Besides Goodwood, Jeff talks about some HoonTruck stuff and a few upcoming trips. One of those will see him driving the new Grand Sport Corvette, so stay tuned for a report on that one.2016-07-0629 minHooniverseSee SectionJeff and Chris are joined in the studio by The Smoking Tire's own Zack Klapman. We talk about the new Clarion Builds Acura NSX, driving the latest Camaro SS, and that Zack and Jeff are going back to Drift School.Also, Jeff and his family bought a new car. Tune in, listen up, and find out what that is on this episode of the Hooniverse Podcast2016-04-271h 01HooniverseRunning SoloRejoice all ye faithful, we're back with a semi-normal episode. Apologies for the SEMA glut, but Jeff and Chris have been slammed as of late. Rather than keep that train rolling, Jeff sat down to record a solo episode. No... this won't be like Scotland.Instead, Jeff talks about driving the:Acura RLX HybridAudi S4Subaru WRX STI Series HyperBlueMcLaren 675LTAdditionally, the HoonTruck is back and running better than ever... and Jeff still managed to break something. Also, there's chatter regarding the EPA vs SEMA debacle, talk of an upcoming LeMons race, and a...2016-02-1031 minHooniverseSurprise Truckin'Jeff and Chris are yappin' in the studio, and they're joined by Hooniverse Associate Editor Jason Connor and Friend of Hooniverse Rick Radcliffe. Jason is there because he returned the Million Mile Lexus to Matt Farah earlier in the day, and we wanted to hear his thoughts on his recent time spent with the Cadillac ATS-V.Rick has on hand because he surprised Jeff by bringing the completed HoonTruck to the studio!2016-01-201h 10HooniversePrepare for the SEMA Deluge...Chris is fresh back from Las Vegas and the SEMA show where he recorded 14 or 15 episodes(!). This isn't one of those episodes. Instead hosts Jeff and Chris are joined in the podcast studio by friend of the show Jonathon Klein, who also attended SEMA. The three chat about some of the rides in attendance, while also talking about what's coming up on the podcast over the next few weeks.Jeff also gives a bit of insight into his recent Camaro road trip.2015-11-1149 minHooniverseAndroid Cars and Electric SheepHosts Jeff Glucker and Chris Hayes are taking a gander at the Acura NSX, as the first drive reports filter out. Friend of Hooniverse Alex Roy is talked up as he just finished a cross-country trip in a mostly autonomous Tesla Model S. The Mazda CX-3 proves to be a delightful little machine, and there's plenty to chat about regarding updates to the #HoonTruck.Also, the guys answer some of your Facebook questions.2015-10-2849 minHooniverseWould You Like To Play A Game?Chris and Jeff start talking about cars but wander off the automotive path a bit when the subject turns to video games. In this episode we prattle on about the new Civic, new Optima, Chris' Fiesta, and the Subaru Outback that Jeff is driving this week.2015-10-211h 04HooniverseThere Goes The Neighborhood W/ Stef SchraderJeff Glucker, Chris Hayes, and Blake Rong are replaced for this episode with passable facsimilies in the form of Bradley Brownell, Jason Connor, and Cameron VanDerHorst of the Cammed & Tubbed podcast (also on Hooniverse.com every Friday morning at 7:30). We were joined by our interesting guest, Stef Schrader (@StefThePef on twitter) of BlackFlag and Jalopnik fame. Discussion ranges from Jeff's Audi S7 and Jason's Audi A3 Cabriolet excursion out to El Mirage. Magnus Walker crashing his now-iconic #277. And we mourn the passing of Justin Wilson, a truly unique and genuinely enthusiastic motor racing driver. 2015-08-261h 22HooniverseA Huracan's A Blowin'Host Jeff Glucker is back in the studio after an unexpected absence last week. He's joined by Producer Chris Hayes as the two kick it a bit old school and run down some new car news before diving into what they've been driving and what's going on with their own cars. What's the new car news? Well, a couple in Texas bought their 78th and 79th Dodge Vipers, and we think that's kind of dumb. A Tesla Model S owner lapped the 'Ring in 9:08 and we think that's kind of awesome.In the motorsports world, there was...2015-07-2959 minHooniverseOn the Road: Ramblin', Podcastin', and Peein'On this episode of the podcast, you're getting a shorter On the Road bit. Host Jeff Glucker is in Minnesota to drive new Hyundai product, and he decided to fire up the microphone while he was sitting in his hotel room.The chatter this time around ranges from what Jeff has been driving to thoughts of getting old...2015-07-1525 minHooniverseUncomfortable MoisteningThis week Herr Glücker returns from the fatherland and regales us with tales of Aston Martins, Nordeschleifes and Toyoda's. In addition we're accompanied by Rick Radcliffe and Jason Connor strong auxillary members of the Hooniverse podcast. We talk cars, we meander, quote the Simpsons and likely make people a littel uncomfortable but we're OK with that.2015-05-271h 12HooniverseThat Old Car LifeZack Klapman from the Smoking Tire and AJ Gordon from The Petersen Museum join host Jeff Glucker and producer Chris Hayes in the podcast studio. In this episode we learn what it's like to drive an old truck in a city filled with new cars. Also, Zack tells us about some of the stuff DRIVE has been up to, including the recent Middle East TV special, and AJ talks a bit more about what's going on at the Petersen.Oh and the first few minutes we talk about beer instead of cars... ENJOY!2015-04-2259 minHooniverseThe Gangs All HereJeff, Blake, and Chris are all together again for the first time in over a month. It's a spring-time miracle!Our guest this week is Hooniverse's own Jason Connor, who serves as the camera car driver and occasional editor of cool car stuff. We briefly chat about some new car news but then drive into what we've been driving and our own car chatter.This includes talk about the McLaren 650S Spider, Corvette Z06, Jason's two fords, Blake's Miata, Chris' own Ford, and Jeff's HoonTruck.2015-03-181h 00HooniverseThe Future Of Hot RoddingHost Jeff Glucker and Producer Chris Hayes dive into some new car chatter. One of the main topics is the subject of the future of hot rodding, and how Jeff believes it will be about electric cars, coding, and drive-by-wire adjustments.Additionally, there's news of a purchase for the Hooniverse family. A new project car is arriving, and you can learn more about it by listening in.OPEN YOUR EARS AND LET US TAKE THEM!2015-01-2153 minHooniverseBack to workThe holidays are over, which means it's time to get back to work. Host Jeff Glucker is joined by producer Chris Hayes to chat about what they've been up to. Also, it's time to dive into some new car news before we take a lookat our own cars.As you know the Civic Si is gone, and Jeff talks about what he's looking to find to replace the Honda. He's going in quite a different direction.2015-01-0751 minHooniverseEpisode Historico w/ guest Mike SatterfieldHost Jeff Glucker is joined by guest Mike Satterfiled who is the Creative Director behind The Gentleman Racer and MP Speed Shop clothing. Satterfield is also in charge of drumming up drivers for the Rally Historico Transpeninsular, which is a road rally for pre-1973 vehicles that starts in Tijuana and runs down to Cabo San Lucas.The chatter ranges from the rally and Mike's companies, as well as his stable of vehicles. These include a classic Mini that rocks a camo wrap, and a 1967 Ford Fairlane in full Gul colors. We also talk about some new car...2014-11-1245 minHooniverseDiesel Driving Death MarchJeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong head into the Podcast Business Office to prattle on about cars. The main topic of the evening is Rong's recent participation in the Audi A3 TDI Mileage Challenge. He was tasked with driving from Albuquerque, New Mexico to San Diego... on one tank of diesel fuel. That's 824 miles of driving required. That's damn near impossible, but two teams managed to pull it off.From there the talk moves to the recent Motor Press Guild Track Day event, where Glucker got seat time in a variety of vehicles out at Willow Springs. 2014-10-2256 minHooniverseA Regular PodcastBlake Z. Rong and Jeff Glucker are back together to chat about all things automotive. Rong has been off doing famous journalist things, while Jeff has been roughing it with super cars. Now though, Glucker is driving... a taxi.Also, the gang falls back into the old format with some new car chatter at the beginning before digressing into covering anything their tiny brains can think up.2014-10-1553 minHooniverseBack Into The Podcast PalaceJeff Glucker and Chris Hayes step back into the original podcast palace of love for Episode 78. Blake Z. Rong is off doing professional automotive writer things on the other side of the country.Topics range from a few favorites revealed at the Paris Motor Show, to Volvos new crazy concept turbo motor, and on to a few things we've driven recently. These include the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, a 2015 Hyundai Sonata, and a few other machines.Also, Jeff digresses towards the end and talks about a time when he got really drunk...2014-10-081h 01HooniverseCome join me on my couch...Rather than take a week off, Hooniverse host Jeff Glucker decided to knock out a 30 minute episode from the cozy confines of his own house. It's just Jeff this week as he prattles on about all sorts of random car goodness. Glucker recently drove the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster as well as the Vanquish Volante, he then mixed it up and stepped up even further by spending a weekend with the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster.The chatter ranges from the aforementioned cars to the results of the Lightning Lap, some talk of the new Viper...2014-10-0134 minHooniverseOn The Road Again: NY and Virginia...Jeff Glucker is on the road again, and he's reporting in after spending some time in NY and Virginia. Glucker was up in NY to sample the all-new Lexus RC F, and then hopped on a plane to Virginia to sample some Volkswagen goodness.This is a special shorty episode, as it's an On The Road Again episode.2014-09-1017 minHooniverseHooniverse Gold Subscription PlanJeff Glucker and Blake Z Rong are joined by Matt Farah. You know Farah from The Smoking Tire, /DRIVE, his handful of appearances on this very podcast, and now, /DRIVE+.The crew dive right into it to learn about the move to a subscription-based platform for the /DRIVE video series. It's a fascinating topic right up until we're interrupted by a rather fascinating person coming into The Smoking Tire offices. Bucky Lasek temporarily stops the proceedings as Blake and Jeff go mega-fanboy for a moment.Things get back on track and Farah tells us more...2014-08-0644 minHooniverseFully Forged Power BottomGuest Abe Drimmer joins hosts Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong in the podcast palace. Topics range from a meager power bump for the Viper on to the introduction of the all-new Polaris Slingshot. The Mad Max Fury Road trailer comes up, as does the Infiniti Eau Rouge, which has been recently tested in prototype form by a small handful of folks.From there we delve into a sad update on Blake's Miata and a happy update on Jeff's Civic.2014-07-301h 04HooniverseThe boys are back in townFor the first time in a long time, the whole crew is back together. Hosts Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are joined by both producers, Chris Hayes and Zack Klapman. This means they dive right into what everyone has been up to, which means a wide range of car adventures. Blake recently returned from the same Nashville-based Nissan event that Jeff spoke about last week, Zack was driving all over the country for a few different things includeing an IMSA race and a country-wide Rally, and Jeff's prepping for a few more adventures.The talk changes...2014-07-1651 minHooniverseOn The Road Again (Special Episode)So we're trying something new today. Jeff is reporting in from the road, as he's traveled to Nashville, TN to sample the entire Nissan lineup. After a day of driving, Jeff sits down to let you know how the cars were, about a few special gems that were available to drive, and what he's got coming up when he gets back home.He's also easily distracted by the chick in the AT&T commercial...2014-07-0821 minHooniverseBavsound Brings The NoiseWe may occasionally rant against all-things BMW on this podcast, but deep in our dark hearts there lies a soft spot for the Bavarian beasts. This seems to be the case for Jeremy Whittle and Jason Seaver, because the pair are part of a company called Bavsound. Essentially, Bavsound is an audiophile haven aimed at making BMW vehicles a better place to listen to music.Hosts Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong dive right into the chatter with the Bavsound crew to get the low down on all things automotive audio. We learn that Pink Floyd can...2014-07-021h 05HooniverseThose Project Car BluesJeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are back together in the podcast palace of love. The main subject for episode 64? Banged up, clapped-out, project cars.Blake's Miata... is dead.Jeff's Civic... is dead.Listen in and found out what's going on with both cars, before the two hosts ultimately diverge into a series of weirder and weirder tangents.2014-06-1854 minHooniverseDRIVEing down the laneThis week Jeff Glucker is joined by podcast producers Chris Hayes and Zack Klapman.Zack just got back from Europe where he is now a field producer with the /DRIVE team. The big news, of course, being that /DRIVE will be appearing on NBC Sports. Klapman talks a bit about his journey across the pond.Chris recently bought a scooter, and we dive into that a bit as well.New car chatter involves the new Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, GM woes, and ... something that isn't a car at all, but a plane. There's...2014-05-211h 02HooniverseHonda's HeroJeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are joined by a legend in the automotive industry, Kurt Antonius. This is the man who single handedly formed a PR division for Honda. He was there for all of the important vehicle launches along the way, was a major part of the creation of Acura, and also helped the marketing and PR efforts for Honda Performance Development and the IndyCar program.To say that he's had an important career is an understatement, and we wish we could share the off-the-record stuff... what you hear on the podcast is pretty damn...2014-04-3057 minHooniverseNYIAS 2014: The Freedom TopHost Jeff Glucker heads to New York for the 2014 New York International Auto Show. He brings the podcast palace to the big apple party, and he's joined by guests Kamil Kaluski of Hooniverse, Patrick George of Jalopnik.com, and George Kennedy of Bold-Ride.com and the Boston Globe. Of course, the intial chatter is related to some of the new cars being shown in NYC, however it eventually changes and the group talks about some stuff they've driven recently... and The Freedom Top.2014-04-1851 minHooniverseWe're Talking About Racing with Justin WilsonIndyCar driver Justin Wilson joins Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong in the podcast palace. The chatter dives right into the world of motorsports, of which Justin is a prominent figure. He's won at nearly every level in which he's competed, and he's now gunning for a strong showing in the 2014 Indy season.Eventually we talk about some non racing bits, including the NSX, which Jeff can't stop talking about. If you're a fan of motorsports, this will be our greatest podcast episode ever. If you're not, it's still pretty damn awesome.2014-04-1654 minHooniverseA Winner Is You... and guest Garnett Lee!Video Game journalist Garnett Lee joins host Jeff Glucker and producer Chris Hayes in the podcast palace. They start by talking about Lee's 2013 Porsche Boxster, and then move on to other fun cars. Eventually, however, the chatter turns to talk of video games... but it gets back on track with cars when Garnett wants to talk about the 2005 Acura NSX that Jeff is driving this week.2014-04-091h 00HooniversePraising the CVT? WE'VE LOST OUR MINDSGuest Brendan McAleer joins hosts Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong on the podcast palace couch for this round of "LETS TALK ABOUT CARS, and other stuff, too!"The gang chats about the new Subaru WRX and STI, including the fact that the CVT might actually work well in the WRX. Also, we welcome back some good beer into the palace thanks to Brendan. Finally, the topic of Singer comes up and we daydream about other vehicles that they should apply their meticulous treatment too.2014-03-2658 minHooniverseFloridian gas blizzardAfter lots of traveling, Blake and Jeff are finally together again. Huzzah! Blake just drove the Dinan-tuned BMW 1M, a 450HP mouse that is apparently quite good. Jeff went to drive the new Audi A3, learned how to build an engine, and has a very cool update on his Civic.2014-03-1959 minHooniverseWe're Getting Old... It's Our 50th Episode!Blake Z. Rong and Jeff Glucker are back together in the podcast palace... well actually, there at the Smoking Tire podcast palace to record the 50th episode of the Hooniverse Podcast.The main topics range from a variety of Geneva Motor Show rides to the interesting things Blake and Jeff have driven recently. This includes an Acura NSX that Blake gets to spend a week with... and Jeff is driven insane with jealousy by this notion.2014-03-0553 minHooniverseThe Good Ship Rong Reporting For DutyBlake Z. Rong is the man in charge for this one, because Jeff Glucker is off galavanting in Colorado. Guest co-host Zack Klapman and Mr. Rong are joined by the general manager of the west coast offices of Gotham Dream Cars Nick Bailey. First they talk about the new WRX and STI. Zack, being a former STI owner, had a lot to say. Blake sternly touches on his Kia press car, and Zack talks about the magic of the A8 L diesel's radar cruise control. The guys drool over the Lotus motorcycle, and then Nick ep...2014-02-261h 06HooniverseA Bill Caswell FlybyOur friend Bill Caswell swings by the podcast palace to spend a few minutes talking up his recent adventure taking in the King of the Hammers. After that, Podcast Producer Chris Hayes and host Jeff Glucker dive into some general car chatter. The topics range from Jeff's recent drive of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI to Hayes' recent flings with both the Chevrolet SS and the Jaguar XFR-S.Additionally, we talk about some of the more interesting automotive adventures we have coming up. From driving Aston Martins on ice to spending a weekend with a Morgan 3 Wheeler.2014-02-1944 minHooniverseHalfway to 90! Wait, that's not a milestone...Hosts Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong sit down with Matt Farah to chat about all things automotive. Topics in episode 45 range from some of Farah's latest TUNED vehicles, including a pair of delightful Miatas, to the new Chevrolet SS and the Corvette Stingray Convertible.Blake also talks about how much he hates the Scion tC he is currently driving. He's not very kind to the car...Additional topics include the recent Mecum auction, and some upcoming adventures that will prove for quite interesting podcast fodder in the weeks to come.2014-01-291h 05HooniverseDETROIT ROCK CITY... we didn't goThe band is back together, as Blake Z. Rong and Jeff Glucker are back in podcast action. This week it's time to chat about all things Detroit Auto Show as there have been a whole lot of interesting vehicles being revealed. This includes the Cadillac ATS Coupe, Toyota FT-1, Lexus RC-F, and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.Additionally, we learn that Blakes Miata is busted, Jeff's Civic isn't going anywhere at the moment, and that the wagon needs serious steering help. Blake also talks about hanging out with Pete Brock at CES in Las Vegas.2014-01-1548 minHooniverseThe name's National... Grand NationalHost Jeff Glucker is joined by Zack Klapman from The Smoking Tire and guest Travis Langness from Edmunds.com. The chatter quickly gets into some new car news with discussions on the new Chevrolet Corvette and its optional Video Data Recorder, the leaked Chrysler 200, and the Camaro Z/28. Additionally we dive into a Top Ten Future Classics list created by Hagerty, which we quickly rip apart.From there we learn a bit more about Travis and his oh so wonderful access to the Edmunds long-term fleet of test vehicles, including their latest acquisition which is a CL65...2014-01-081h 16HooniverseIt's the Power of LoveBlake Z. Rong is off to the East Coast practicing his winter V-School skills while visiting family. So that means Jeff Glucker is running the show and his guest this week is Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire.This is the last podcast of 2013, even though it is coming to you on the first day of the new year. It's been a great year, and we're happy to share our last recording of the year with our friend Matt.Farah goes into detail discussing his latest purchase; a long awaited DeLorean. It's a wonderful machine...2014-01-011h 06HooniverseSmooth Jam Auto TalkBlake Zoidberg Rong kicks off Episode 39 and then they dive right into the launch of the 2015 Ford Mustang. From there the talk devolves into chatter about the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited DRAGON Edition. Additionally, Jeff Glucker talks about driving the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S on a track, and oddly loving the Chevrolet Impala with the 3.6-liter V6.Also, the crew has to talk about Paul Walker. Blake met him at Willow Springs and Glucker spent 40 minutes with him on top of Pikes Peak. The question is why everyone is so affected, and they try to find out...2013-12-1158 minHooniverseWe're Adults NowThe Hooniverse Podcast just turned 30... that means we have to straighten up, fly right, and act our age.Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong don't though. They're incapable of doing so, and this episode clearly demonstrates that. The duo are back together after way too much traveling. Blake was doing his famous automotive journalist thing while Jeff was off attempting to be a famous automotive journalist.Being pack at full strength in the podcast palace means the talk starts with beer, then on to new cars, before we delve into older machines. We talk about t...2013-10-091h 09HooniverseKochtoberfest.This week on Hooniverse, we replace Jeff Glucker with a man-boy who is living the dream: race car driver Kenton Koch. He's 19 year-old engineering student who's as tall as a control tower, but somehow fits into a Mazda Miata cup car, and wins. We talk with him about chasing championships, university Formula SAE programs, and how to go fast.Also, Blake talks if driving many Dodges, and Zack Klapman tells the tale of the Silver State Open Road Challenge and a JCW Mini Cooper.2013-09-251h 01HooniverseKneel before King Tire!Hosts Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong join forces with guest The Smoking Tire's Matt Farah to bring about podcast pleasure. As usual, it's a discussion of all things automotive that usually delves into bits of random insanity.Matt points out that Jeff sounds like the guy from Noah's Arcade, and we run off the rails right from the outset. We also invite a new business called King Tire. If you steal it, we'll cut you.Blake brings good beer for a change, and we delve into new cars before getting to the good stuff l...2013-09-111h 30HooniverseDesign Discussion Delights... DozensWe're back at full strength! Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are both together again after a rigorous month of traveling, staying in luxury hotels, and eating expensive food. Also, we drove some cars.Our guest is Ezekiel Wheeler, formerly of European Car and about to start a new life at Petrolicious. Wheeler needs to buy an old car now that he works for Petrolicious, and we help him decide. Also, we go into a discussion on design because that's what Ezekial is passionate about.Blake regales with his Seven and S7 roadtrip, while I...2013-09-041h 07HooniverseBlake's Night Time Story HourJeff and Blake have been traveling A LOT, as a matter of fact heir Glücker is still on the road. This predicament necessitated bringing in outside talent (and I use that term loosely) Hooniverse producers Zack Klapman and Chris Hayes step in an attempt to fill the deafening void left in Jeff's absences and talk with everybody's favorite co-host Blake. This week topics mostly revolve around Pebble Beach and the ensuing road trips. Blake and Zack both got some seat time in a brand new Jaguar F-Type, while the lucky bastard Zack got to spend some quality time with...2013-08-211h 06HooniverseAnd You Can Take That To The Bank(s)We've hit the big time folks... our guest today is Gale Banks, the man behind many a powerful engine. Gale joins Jeff Glucker and Blake Z Rong in the podcast palace to talk about some new car news, engines, Mike Ryan's FRIGHTLINER (trademark pending), and his awesome V8-inspired home that is being built.Listen in as Gale spills decades of insight, knowledge, and just plain wins over the heart of one Blake R. Rong.2013-07-311h 10HooniverseLow Key Anniversary 'CastBlake treks down to Huntington Beach to casa de Jeff for episode 20. It's a low-key anniversary episode brought to you from Jeff's backyard. Topics include the demise of the M3 coupe, the rise of the Jaguar XFRS Sportbrake, and the fact that there actually is a 2014 Evo and it has received its pricing.Since we're recording from my back yard, you can hear the delightful ocean breeze, random kids shouting in the background, and Jeffs stuffy nose... because he's sick. The show must go on though folks.Additionally, Blake makes fun of Jeffs weiners and w...2013-07-2441 minHooniverseLost HighwayWe're going mobile here. The podcast is going on the road... literally. The guest this week is Travis Okulski from Jalopnik, and he is flying into Los Angeles from New York. Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong decided to pick him up and start recording right away. Using the 2013 Lexus LS600h L as a podcast shuttle, we take Travis on a tour of the coast near LA.
Come along as we experiment on a mobile podcast because this one has serious highs and probably a few lows. Most importantly though is the fact that we have a second guest...2013-07-171h 09HooniverseMotoMan Makes With The FunnyJeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are back in action for Episode 18. Joining them is George Notaras, better known as MotoMan. Topics for discussion include German Beer, MotoMan missing out on a 1973 Pontiac Catalina, the potential revival of TVR, and Blake tells me my memories of Datsun are flawed.
MotoMan also clues us in on the greatest car reveal ever courtesy of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. On top of that we learn all about George's Inside The MotoMan Studio guest series. It takes place at The Petersen Museum and features big names from the automotive industry. George chats with them for...2013-07-101h 10HooniverseBlake Finally Brings Good Beer!Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are back for episode 17. There's something special in the air here because Rong brought a beer that's ACTUALLY GOOD! That's probably why we went over an hour for a change. Eventually we get to talking about cars though, and first on the docket is the Maserati Ghibli. After that we roam from topics such as the new Nissan Versa Note, the new Mazda3, and an electric speed record being broken.
From there, Blake compares the interior of the new Vanquish Volante to Papa Smurfs colon. We dive into Teslas new battery swapping system. I...2013-06-271h 01HooniverseThis Is The Ende, Our One True Friend The EndeJeff Glucker & Blake Z Rong are joined by special guest Duncan Ende. You might know him from such awesome statements as the fact that he drives kick ass race cars and we don't. Duncan hauls ass for a living, and we slowed him down a bit to get him to chat with us.
Topics include a discussion of the upcoming Gran Turismo 6 and Forza 5, McLaren P1, the Switzer GT-R, how the Formula Ford is a NYC cab, the MB Classic Center, and how I hate on Duncan's new choice of car.
Also... we owe you the noise from the Civic...2013-06-1853 minHooniverseNot FIT For EV ConsumptionJeff Glucker & Blake Z. Rong are joined by Jeff Jablanksy to talk car stuff. Most importantly, we make fun of Blake for running out of juice in a Honda Fit EV. Additional topics include a (quick) discussion of the new Corolla, what it's like to drive The Beast from the movie White House Down, and, of course, a chat about older cars.
Episode 15 is ready for your aural enjoyment2013-06-1241 minHooniverseBuild.Race.Podcast!Jeff Glucker & Blake Z. Rong are joined in the podcast palace by guest Bill Caswell. The man, the myth, the legend behind the $500 rally car, and a new breed of automotive enthusiast icon.
We talk about old cars, new cars, Monaco, the latest Zonda, beer, and we might dabble in some CTS-V racing school chatter.2013-06-0559 minHooniverseSenna's VanThis week Jeff and Blake talk about snazzy pant-suits, the new S-Class, Lamborghini Egoista, Kia Cadenza, Jeff's newly acquired 1984 Mercedes wagon, the Lucas Oil race at Lake Elsinore and pickups we don't get in 'Merica.2013-05-2942 minHooniverseBlake's In Charge!Get ready for a Blake-A-Palooza! Jeff Glucker is absent from this episode so it's a Blake Z. Rong party. Mr. Rong is joined by Zack Klapman and special guest Corbin Goodwin, the creator of the Zero F**ks Given RX-7.
Topics include Zack solving Florida;s sinkhole problems, a discussion of hunting for cars to film on Big Muscle, driving at Laguna Seca, dream project cars, and we bask in the light of our poorest celebrity guest ever.2013-05-1556 minHooniverseMillin' About The MilleJeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong do their weekly dance discussion switching between new car news and old car excellence.
Up this time around is a look at the new 911 Turbo, which Jeff believes is becoming the Nissan GT-R. Blake and Jeff talk about the Mazda6, Lexus IS-F, and Chevrolet Impala as the vehicles they've driven recently.
Blake dives into his experience on the California Mille which involves vintage Lancia machines. After that it's a quick bit of info on Tom's Firebird, and we're out!
Happy 10th episode!2013-05-0842 minHooniverseI'm King of the Moon!Blake Z. Rong is away driving vintage Lancia cars, so Jeff Glucker is joined by Zack Klapman from The Smoking Tire. Topic this time around include the new Lexus IS, the 2014 Nissan GT-R, updates to the project Pontiac Firebird, and a quick discussion on episode 2 of American Detours.
Subscribe, download, enjoy, and tell your friends!2013-05-011h 02HooniverseThe "We're funny in this one" EditionJeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong still have a bit of NYC on their minds so the initial topics include the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and the Porsche GT3. From there though the topics run from Tesla and its new Crazy Calculator (patent-pending) to the Road & Track revival and on to racing at the 24 Hours of LeMons.
Apparently this is the episode we decided to finally be funny too... so that's nice.2013-04-1746 minHooniverseWE'RE ON A BOAT... at the 2013 NYIASThis is a mega podcast because we're doing it on the road. Coming to you from the back of a boat at the 2013 NY International Auto Show, Jeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are joined by Alex Kierstein from Road & Track, Travis Okulski and Raphael Orlove from Jalopnik, Aaron Gold from About.com, and Mike Juergens from QuattroWorld.
Not only that, we get the owner of the company responsible for the boat (Cherubini Yachts) to come onboard and join in the fun. Dave Cherubini talks about classic cars and classically cool boats.
Additional topics range from the cars we both...2013-04-1048 minHooniverseLil Red Podcast ExpressJeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong eschew guests this week to talk new cars, beer, old cars, and whatever else our little hearts can think of. Oh, and we talk about one of the oft-overlooked automotive legends... and it's a truck.
I'm talking about the Lil Red Express, and it's stats will blow your fragile little mind.2013-04-0345 minHooniverseRoll, Roll, Roll Your RentalJeff Glucker and Blake Z. Rong are joined in the podcast studio by Tom Morningstar of The Smoking Tire. With the Geneva auto show fresh in our heads, we talk about some of the new supercars that were shown off. From there we move on to talking with Tom about his work with DRIVE and being a cameraman for some pretty cool automaker projects. Morningstar also spills the beans on his recent roll in a rental, and why he rides a bicycle.2013-03-271h 05HooniverseToo ShortBlake Z. Rong is back from Amsterdam and joins Jeff Glucker in the Hooniverse studio for the Hooniverse podcast.. This is a short podcast, but we cram in a ton of topics. Everything from questions for the designer of the C7 Corvette, the proper pronunciation of the Huayra, our love of wagons, and on to Blake's Miata, Raphael Orlove's Baja Bug, and a certain familiar Firebird.2013-03-2034 minHooniverseIntroductionThe Hoonicast died in the ashes, and it was a glorious death... but the Hooniverse Podcast has risen, and it's ready to soar to new heights.
Join Jeff Glucker and co-host Blake Z. Rong as we delve into all things automotive., and plenty of things that don't make any sense. He's friendly, and I'm controlling, it's the Hooniverse Podcast - Episode ONE!2013-03-0642 min