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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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Welcome to the automotive podcast that can really “yuck some yums.” Is that even a phrase? As heard in Episode 43, Daryl seems to think it is. Eric’s still on the fence. Regardless of the weekly catchphrase, we’re glad you’re here! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebeerreport/TW44_-_Final.mp3 Episode Highlights In this episode, we’ve prepared an all-new interview with a familiar voice, and a topical conversation about something we’ve been hearing a lot about in recent weeks: The chip shortage. We’re not talking about Lay’s, Ruffles or Tostitos disappearing from the snack aisle at Kroger. While a lack of salty snacks may be a serious inconvenience, the very real shortage ofRead More →

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Welcome to the auto podcast that can’t have Steve Brown on two shows in a row… but we probably should because he’s a great interview and a cool dude overall. If you haven’t listened to the last episode, you’ll certainly want to take it for a spin around the block. Winter is in full effect here in the Midwest, but the days are longer. In a month or so, we’ll dig the summer cars out of hibernation and prep for an exciting season of autocross, trail-running, and car shows. Until that time we have some fresh podcast content for you. In this episode, we bringRead More →

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Welcome to the auto podcast that knows Cannonball Run 2 carries an odor that is not easily shaken. We will do everything in our power to avoid making a stinker of an episode to rival that movie. Obviously, if we are talking Cannonball and VinWiki, that must mean we’re hanging out with our new favorite guest, Steve Brown.  You may remember Steve from Episode 35 as we recounted his epic run on the coast-to-coast route that spans from Jacksonville, Florida to San Diego California.  He did it solo and holds a record for that run at 27 hours and 13 minutes! https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebeerreport/TW_42_Final.mp3 In This Episode This week, we catchRead More →

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The Autopodcast that can still have fun at Christmas Shows! #ICYMI, here are our last few year’s worth.  We hope everyone had a happy holiday season, and 2021 is treating you well. We hope to roll into the spring with even more new episodes, guests and automotive conversation for you all to enjoy. Maybe a few Chevy Berettas to laugh at, too. Sponsors Fort’s Toyota of Pekin Casey Law Office / Arena Esports Patreon Thanks to everyone who has signed up to support us on Patreon!  Your preshow for Episode 41 was extra fun, hope you enjoyed it! Feedback Marvin sent us a great emailRead More →

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