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Welcome to another installment of the automotive podcast that can make the most of 60 minutes (and then some). We’re trying to keep the next few episodes a little shorter because we know everyone is busy and only has so much time to devote to ‘infotainment’ on any given day. We also know that there aren’t too many programs out there that offer a blend of automotive insight, industry news, and humor… so we’re trying to juggle it all in style. If you like what you hear, let us know. If we can dial it in a little more, let us know that, too. HitRead More →

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Eric wandered down to the Great Smokey Mountain Trail Ride and had a chance to hang out with Jason Hoffman.  Jason is one of the many folks that help organize and keep this 30-year-old Toyota Landcruiser Association (TLCA) event running. It’s Eric’s second time at the event and he was thrilled to finally catch up with Jason and talk all things STLCA, GSMTR and TTAT.  Sick of those acronyms? STLCA = Southeast Toyota Landcruiser Association  https://stlca.org/ GSMTR = Great Smokey Mountain Trail Ride  https://www.facebook.com/greatsmokymountaintrailride/ TTAT = Toyota Trucks and Trails Podcast.  https://www.toyotatrucksandtrails.com/  Read More →

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Welcome back to the auto podcast that takes care of its Patreon subscribers!  (and even the non-paying ones! Check out the freebies on the Patreon site!) If you’ve been following along, Eric and the family survived their Mexican road trip, and Daryl and his wife (and their little dog, too) survived South Florida traffic. If you want to learn more about our travels, including Eric’s plantation tour in a vintage Series II Land Rover, small rental car stories, and why you shouldn’t get off thehighway… check out the special free episode of our Patreon Preshow. Thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping to make thisRead More →

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Welcome to the auto podcast that loves a rainy night. Is that another early 80’s song reference? You bet it is. It’s been raining cats & dogs here in Central Illinois for the past few weeks, and for some reason, this gem of a song just stuck in our head. Don’t worry, we only sing a few bars of it in the intro. And now, for something completely different: Sponsors Thanks to our Patreon supporters, and our loyal sponsors who help make this program possible. Please consider one of our sponsors the next time you’re shopping for services. Fort’s Toyota of Pekin Arena309 CLOMorton BesslerRead More →

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Welcome back to the automotive podcast that enjoys a nice bottle of chianti when we aren’t wrenching on a project or searching the internet for the latest automotive news. In fact, several former guests of Throwin’ Wrenches Podcast could be found in Eric’s kitchen in recent weeks, devouring most of an ibérico ham from Costco and drinking fine wine on a warm spring evening. It was a bacchanalian delight that will probably be repeated in the near future. We hope everyone is also happy and healthy this Spring, and is busy making plans for summer adventures with friends and family. More on some of our adventuresRead More →

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Welcome to the auto podcast that is not afraid to play some games! Speaking of games, this week we’re basking in the glow of LED computer fans at Arena Esports in beautiful downtown Morton, Illinois. This is a premier gaming experience from Forza to… whatever else folks play these days. They’ve got PC gaming stations, X-box, PlayStation and any other console you need to be competitive. Be sure to check this place out if you’re local, otherwise they’re great on the ‘gram at @309Arena Do these PC’s ever sleep? Sponsors Fort’s Toyota of Pekin Casey Law Office Arena Esports Thanks to everyone who has signedRead More →

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Welcome to the Automotive podcast that is getting national attention… and it’s not just from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol! While coming home from a recent camping trip out West, Eric made his way through the Oklahoma Territory. This wild, unsettled land is home to a treacherous tollway with savage characters and unwritten rules. Pressing East with a trusty Toyota FJ Cruiser as his horse, Eric faced challenges and obstacles at every turnpike except one. Did hero make it home unscathed with a renewed faith in Oklahoma Tollway employees? Listen to the entire episode to find out… Sponsor Carly Connected Car Our friends at Carly Connected Car reachedRead More →

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We talked about it on the Episode 45 Patreon preshow and will talk a lot more about Carly on Episode 45. They sent us this little unlocked device and let us play with it for a month before we recorded. Personally, it was a frightening reality check on Treehugger, the 2010 Toyota 4Runner! I can imagine these kinds of tools are pretty handy when you have a few cars in the garage.  (Daryl Scott for instance!)  See the actual report on the left.  Very Bad!!!  What’s up with that? Listen to Episode 45 for the entire story. Daryl, on the other hand, used the liveRead More →

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It was easy enough to sit around and talk tech with Dean Plumadore on Episode 44, but we are here to talk about Autocross!  After all, Dean is the President of the Champaign County Sports Car Club,  a group that somehow defied the odds and completed a full season of racing during a worldwide pandemic.  It would have been so much easier to say “see us next year”. But taking it easy just isn’t their style. How did they pull off such a feat and what kinds of autocross action is in store for 2021? We use this entire episode to talk completely and totallyRead More →

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