Michigan's AutoTalk Podcast

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Episodes: 102

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Michigan's AutoTalk Podcast is Michigan's only podcast for car and truck lovers, backyard mechanics, and automotive enthusiasts. Each episode is hosted by Al Schwinkendorf, and John Puhek. Our executive producer and occasional pontificator on autos is Phil Tower.

Episode Date
“A deep dive on driving and owning EVs with Dr. Karl Bloss from Consumers Energy ”(Episode 99)
May 07, 2023
"An inside look at 16th running of Car and Driver's  Lightning Lap, with editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga" (Episode 98)
Apr 20, 2023
Sticker price+$5,000 ?: The five new vehicles buyers pay big $$ for with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars(Episode 97)
Mar 25, 2023
“The Station Wagon Show: Country Squires, Roadmasters, Vista Cruisers, and whatever Clark Griswold drove" (Episode 96)
Mar 17, 2023
“Tricked out Ford Broncos and the women who love and drive them” (Episode 95)
Feb 23, 2023
“Live from The 2023 Michigan International Auto Show Part 2” (Episode 94)
Feb 17, 2023
“Live from The 2023 Michigan International Auto Show Part 1” (Episode 93)
Feb 03, 2023
“An insider’s look at the contenders for Road and Track magazine’s 2023 Performance Car of the Year awards.” (Episode 92)
Jan 26, 2023
“And the winners are: a close-up look at the 2023 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year Award winners " (Episode 91)
Jan 20, 2023
“The latest and greatest high-tech automotive innovation from inside The Consumer Electronics Show"(Episode 90)
Jan 13, 2023
"Nine no-brainers and one sleeper: Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars of 2023 with editor in chief Tony Quiroga" (Episode 89)
Jan 06, 2023
Al's grandpa's pride and joy...a 1947 Studebaker Commander, plus John's rant for snow tire owners(Episode 88)
Dec 30, 2022
A Man and his love for Checkers: Jim Garrison, President of Checker Car Club of America (Episode 87)
Dec 22, 2022
Episode 86: "Ford's secret new money machine comes disguised as a pickup truck"
Dec 09, 2022
Episode 85: "The great snow tire debate and other winter driving myths."
Dec 02, 2022
MAT EPISODE 84: "Auto Analyst Karl Brauer on Cars that Depreciate the Least and Most Over 3 Years"
Nov 23, 2022
Episode 83: “Christmas is for car lovers at the winter wonderland at Gilmore Car Museum"
Nov 18, 2022
Episode 82: “A special look at Ford’s dedication to those who served our country and wear the blue oval"”
Nov 10, 2022
Episode 81: #Vanlife Reimagined: The All-New 2023 Ford Transit Trail
Nov 04, 2022
Episode 80: “The Inside Story of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant"
Oct 27, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 79: "Two states, 250 classic cars, and 12 hidden gems"
Oct 21, 2022
Episode 78: “Autumn cruises, Oktoberfest and Trunk or Treat fun at The Gilmore Car Museum"
Oct 13, 2022
Episode 77: “Louis, Arthur, and Gaston...three brothers and the birth of one of America's most iconic car brands"
Oct 07, 2022
Episode 76: “Mustangs and the women who love them…aka, The Mustang Mamas”
Sep 29, 2022
Episode 75: "An inside look at the first-ever September edition of the Detroit Auto Show"
Sep 22, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 74: "Lights, cameras, red carpet: It's Dreamwheels at the Wyoming MetroCruise"
Sep 16, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 73: "Lions, Tigers, and a Mustang Stampede in Motown!"
Sep 08, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 72: "Fires and exploding airbags=another roster of automotive recalls!"
Sep 01, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 71: "Honoring the legacy of long-time AutoTalk host Pat O'Neill"
Aug 25, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 70: "Under the hood of the new Ford F-150 Raptor R"
Aug 19, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 69: "Maverick Truck mania with Ford Motor's Trevor Scott"
Aug 11, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 68: "Ford's Raptor R, Pinewood Derby Cars, and a Big Daddy Don Garlits Tale"
Aug 05, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 67: "A trip inside Ford's amazing heritage vault "
Jul 28, 2022
MICHIGAN'S AUTOTALK EPISODE 66: "REO Speedwagon and the greatest hits of Ransom E. Olds"
Jul 20, 2022
MICHIGAN'S AUTOTALK EPISODE 65: "A trip around the track with Nick Pon from the legendary 24 Hours of Lemons"
Jul 15, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 64: "Can we have your attention please?"
Jul 07, 2022
MICHIGAN'S AUTOTALK EPISODE 63: "Don't be a Clark Griswold...your car's summer road trip checklist"
Jun 30, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 62: "An update on the supply chain saga and news on an electrified Cadillac"
Jun 24, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 61: "Summer HotRod Apprenticeships and Model T Driving lessons at The Gilmore Car Museum"
Jun 17, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 60: "An inside look at 90 acres and 400+ cars of North America's largest auto museum...The Gilmore Car Museum"
Jun 10, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 59: "Car shows, cruise-Ins, concerts, and hundreds of classics at the Gilmore Car Museum"
Jun 02, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 58: "Celebrating Forty Years of Ponies: The West Michigan Mustang Club"
May 27, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 57: "6 quick and affordable ways to dress up your project car"
May 20, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 56: "The saga and sinking of the car carrier Felicity Ace along with $155,000,00 worth of luxury vehicles"
May 12, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 55: "Nine Punks, Seven Factory-New Camaros, and one long police chase across Southeast Michigan"
May 05, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 54: "Dude...where's my catalytic converter?"
Apr 28, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 53: "Two hot cars and a cool million for Ukraine: an auto news update w/Phoebe Wall Howard"
Apr 21, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 52: "Secrets to finding a quality used vehicle when so few can be found"
Apr 14, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 51: "Wisdom on buying muscle cars and hot rods with Jeremy from Garage Kept Motors"
Apr 06, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 50: "Debunking the E-85 gasoline myth"
Mar 31, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 49: "Dan Ronda the tire guy… And a 100-year family legacy in tires"
Mar 25, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 48: "The one about fuel efficiency tips when gas is over $4.00 a gallon"
Mar 17, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 47: "A debrief on the 2022 Chicago Auto Show and Ford splits in two"
Mar 10, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 46: "Bright lights, big bulbs and the lowdown on vehicle headlights"
Mar 04, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 45: "The OUCH Episode...You paid how much over sticker price for that?"
Feb 24, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 44: "Live from The Michigan International Auto Show...part 2"
Feb 16, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 43: "Hanging with the world's hottest new wheels at The Michigan International Auto Show-Part 1"
Feb 11, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 42: "Trending classic cars for 2022 and beyond with AJ from Garage Kept Motors"
Feb 03, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 41: "An inside look at the well-kept cars of Garage Kept Motors"
Jan 28, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 40: "Take the long way home: expert tips on driving your car/truck in extreme winter weather"
Jan 21, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 39: "An Electrified Update on Ford's New F-150 Lightning, Ford's e-Crate motor, and NYC's Massive Mach E Deal"
Jan 13, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 38: "Making the cut...A breakdown of the J.D. POWER 2021 Vehicle Resale Ratings"
Jan 06, 2022
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 37: "Alfa Romeos, Jeeps, and Maseratis...an insider's look at dealership life in the age of Covid."
Dec 30, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 36: "Winter driving tips , techniques, and checklists"
Dec 23, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 35: "Auto Reporter Jeff Gilbert on GM's new 'Factory Zero' and voting for the North American Car Of The Year"
Dec 16, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 34-Part 2: "More behind the scenes stories of tornado chase vehicle SRV Dominator "
Dec 09, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 34-Part 1: "The inside story of legendary tornado chase vehicle SRV Dominator "
Dec 02, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 33: "The bad gas myth-busted, fuel additives, and the real-deal on E-85"
Nov 24, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 32: "The inside story on NAPA and The NAPA AutoCare center advantage"
Nov 19, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 31: "The no-nonsense guide to Michigan's no-fault insurance law"
Nov 11, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 30: "The vehicular negligence episode-aka, the most overlooked automotive maintenance issues"
Nov 04, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 29: "An insider's guide to the smart buying process for preowned vehicles"
Oct 29, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 28: "Answers to your questions on auto start-stop technology and synthetic motor oil"
Oct 21, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 27: "A deep dive into the headaches of GM's Active Fuel Management technology"
Oct 14, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 26: "An insider's look at the cars and drivers of Mitten Motion "
Oct 07, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 25: "Smoke gets in your eyes: demystifying automotive exhaust systems."
Sep 23, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 24: "The 411 on air filters, plus the low-down on automotive batteries."
Sep 16, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 23: "Where rubber hits the road: the everything you wanted to know about tires episode."
Sep 09, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 22: "The Risks of Buying Auto Parts Online, and Pickup Truck Picks"
Sep 02, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 21: "The Dream Cruise, the Metro Cruise, Mitten Motion, and Michigan Car Show Culture."
Aug 26, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 20: "Fixing The First Lady's Escalade and Obsolete Auto Parts"
Aug 19, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 19: "Demystifying automotive trouble codes, and the tale of two burned Teslas."
Aug 11, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 18-"Joys and Frustrations of EV Owners and The Death of The Combustion Engine"
Aug 05, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 17-"A Chip Shortage Update and The Tesla Fixed By A Plumber."
Jul 29, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 16-"Meet the new appreciating asset....the used car, plus rare find or rust bucket? "
Jul 22, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 15-"AJ Dufendach of Garage Kept Motors and Paying Over Sticker Price"
Jul 15, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 14..."Electric Jeeps, dating tires, and where's that mouse?"
Jul 08, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 13.. "A Hyundai dilemma, and an Escort love affair"
Jan 18, 2021
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 12 .. "Sally's trio of '57 Chevys and a motor oil rebuttal"
Dec 25, 2020
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 11 .. "The Gilmore, the Galaxie, and the 411 on Motor Oil"
Dec 17, 2020
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 10 .. "Rideshares, radiators, and Rachel's wisdom on cars."
Dec 02, 2020
Michigan's AutoTalk Episode 9 .. "Donuts, snow tires, and electric motors to go"
Nov 18, 2020
AutoTalk Presents Episode 8... "Screaming Demons and an Epic '62 Dodge Coupe"
Oct 01, 2020
AutoTalk Presents Episode 7... "First cars, stupid car tricks, and the 411 on struts"
Sep 15, 2020
Auto Talk Presents: "Episode 6... From Panteras to Pintos, and classic car wanna-be's."
Aug 31, 2020
AutoTalk presents Episode 5: "Keep it or junk it, mechanics wanted, and the return of the drive-in"
Aug 19, 2020
AutoTalk presents Episode 4: "From standouts to stinkers, and a trip to Saturn and back."
Aug 03, 2020
AutoTalk presents Episode 3: "Rusty rims, pesky spares, and hopped-up hybrids/electrics".
Jul 23, 2020
AutoTalk "Whew! Baby, it's hot outside!" Episode 2
Jul 09, 2020
AutoTalk "The Podcast Is Born!" Episode 1
Jun 30, 2020
Final Show Airing
Jan 03, 2019
WOOD Radio's Auto Talk December 22, 2018
Dec 26, 2018