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We have had him on the show a few times… But we have never dove into the story of how Regan got to the hallowed position of Field Technical Specialist with Toyota. Along the way during this “interview”…  We talk about how a kid from the Northern Illinois town of Freeport goes from vocational classes at High School to the Automotive Engineering program at SIU Carbondale.   The options were unlimited when it comes to taking a job post-college.  Why did he choose Toyota? Also in this show we touch on a subject that has been making the news.  We talk about the looming tech crisisRead More →

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  Listen 🎧 http://media.blubrry.com/…/uploads/2019/09/TW-Episode-23.mp3 Subscribe 🍏 https://podcasts.apple.com/…/throwin-wrenches-…/id1398126760 Read 📖 http://throwinwrenches.com/episode-23-donuts-dubious-driver… Send 📬 info@throwinwrenches.com Welcome to the latest episode of The Auto Podcast… for people who get it.   (Eric’s toes are curling) We love when people listen, so thanks for listening.  We also love when people share this goofy show, so feel free to share this episode on Facebook and other social media sites.  Thanks for your support. Sponsors Casey Law Office  Fort’s Toyota of Pekin Our few minutes of sponsor talk on every episode helps the show stay online.  Otherwise… We are just two guys telling the wives we are paying out of our pockets to do this!Read More →

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Welcome to episode 22 of the Throwin’ Wrenches Podcast, the auto podcast that has no time limit! We love to yammer on about the latest automotive industry news, projects we’re working on, and chatting with our guests. Speaking of guests, we’re just a dynamic duo this week as we get caught up after some time off, family road trips, and long drive through the countryside. It’s great to be back! Sponsors Casey Law Office Owned and operated by Gabriel Casey, the Casey Law Office is proud to make its services available to the Central Illinois area. The Casey Law Office is dedicated to an honestRead More →

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Welcome to Throwin’ Wrenches, the automotive podcast that gets the best guests! Okay, so we’re trying that catchphrase on for size. Don’t worry, we’ll probably change it in the next episode. Meanwhile, we’ve got a terrific episode for you this week with special guest, Todd Fortier, Program Chair of Automotive Technology at Illinois Central College. Sponsors By now, you’re probably familiar with Mr. Gabriel Casey after his world-famous debut on Episode 20. If not, we’d recommend listening to it right after you visit the Casey Law Office website at https://www.clopeoria.com/ to learn more about his legal services. We appreciate the support of the Casey LawRead More →

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Welcome to another edition of the Throwin’ Wrenches Podcast, otherwise known as the auto podcast that is not talking about 1994 Nissan Maximas on permanent replay on NPR. God Bless Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers, but maybe it’s time to retire that program? Sponsors: As always, we’d like to extend a very sincere thank you to our sponsors, Casey Law Office Peoria and Fort’s Toyota of Pekin for helping to keep this program rolling along. We’re also a member of Peoria Podcast Alliance but we really, really need to get to a meeting sometime. Thanks for listening, everyone. Don’t forget to share this showRead More →

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Thanks for tuning in for another episode of Throwin’ Wrenches Podcast. Daryl and Eric are back for another episode of project updates, trail news,  and automotive news from international, national and local levels the hope you’ll find interesting. We’d also like to say thanks for all the feedback we’ve received on the show. We love the comments – especially when they are complimentary!  Yes, we are the auto podcast in Peoria that is not recorded underwater! Eric and Daryl are raising the podcast intro game…  We have some fun letting you know about your hosts!  Are you sick of it yet? Let us know inRead More →

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Thanks for tuning into the only Peoria Automotive Podcast that is racing and showing cars in Peoria…  Yeah, all of our recent automotive activities make us feel like we have some swagger!  Daryl has been showing and organizing events with the Illinois Valley Antique Automobile Club. Meanwhile, Eric was on the autocross course 2 weeks ago with the daughter’s Celica. We have heard your feedback… And we have been getting more and more requests for interviews!  Your in luck vocal fan…  We have secured a good one for this episode. On this episode, we are very pleased to bring on Joe Fister (Pronounced “Feester”).  JoeRead More →

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Thanks for joining us on our 17th Episode of the Throwin’ Wrenches Podcast.  Daryl and I are thrilled to let you know that we are officially celebrating our little show’s one year anniversary as of June 11th!  Thanks to all of you have suffered through our learning curves with gear, segments and the Christmas Episode.  (Was it really that bad???) We are pleased to announce that our second year of the show starts off with two show sponsors!  Please take a moment to recognize their faith in the show. Casey Law Office:  www.CLOpeoria.com Fort’s Toyota of Pekin:  www.toyota-pekin.com Remember, we are also a member ofRead More →

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  We are nearly 1 year into this podcast thing!  Can you believe it?  Daryl and Eric released the first ep in June of 2018!  What should we do for the anniversary? For our second show in May,  let’s talk about Wheeling!  Eric just got back from an adventure in Tennessee with avid TW listener Jake Irish.  We invite Jake along for this show to talk about the trip, and of course, comment on the automotive news of the day. Projects: Eric: Grocery List from GSMTR:  UCA’s, Fuel Tank Skid, Tires, Front Bumper, Hidden Winch Mount, Good Cleaning! Also, I am chasing Unicorns at theRead More →

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After a week’s worth of rain, a few crummy days, and a pair of frozen pizzas, we’re back at it this week. Eric and Daryl bring you another roundup of automotive news and views from flyover country. Here’s a few highlights, but you’ll want to download the full episode to get caught up. Feedback Robert got in touch with us after the last show where we were talking about used oil hassles, and he recommended Lenz Oil Service at 3001 S.W. Washington Street, Peoria IL, 61602. in Peoria. They have a pair of DIY oil drop-off tanks open 24 hours a day, and they alsoRead More →

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