S1 Ep281: Hyundai Pt. I: Hyumble Beginnings
Join us this week as we jump into the two part history of Hyundai and Kia. Nowadays they are two of the biggest brand names out of South Korea, but for most of their existence, they were looked at as a joke. How did they overcome their shoddy reputations and rise to become some of the most trusted car brands in the world today? Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling out this quick surv...
47m Mar 31, 2025
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S1 Ep280: Jacky Ickx: Mr. Le Mans
Join us this week as we take a deep dive into the life of Jacky Ickx, a racing legend who might have preferred a quiet life as a gardener had he not been so successful in motorsport. From motorcycle hill scrambles to Formula One to Dakar to breaking the all-time Le Mans win record, Jacky is a true icon in nearly every type of racing imaginable. Help us plan the Donut Podcast Tour by filling ou...
45m Mar 24, 2025
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S1 Ep279: How The Fox Body Saved Ford
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41m Mar 17, 2025
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S1 Ep278: How Moon Equipment Kickstarted Hot Rodding
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42m Mar 10, 2025
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S1 Ep277: Volvo Pt. III: Race on Sunday, Safe on Monday
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37m Mar 03, 2025
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S1 Ep276: Volvo Pt. II: Safe Sex
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58m Feb 24, 2025
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S1 Ep275: Volvo Pt. I: Safety, Reliability & Innovation
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49m Feb 17, 2025
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S1 Ep274: The First Race Across America Was Insane
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47m Feb 10, 2025
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S1 Ep273: The Vibrant World of the Bosozoku
Join us this week as we take a look at the origins of the Bosozoku - Japan's extravagant biker gangs. From the flared tailpipes to the sick graphics to the work wear uniforms and everything in between. How did they get their start? Why do they modify their bikes so crazy? And why are they called "Violent Running Tribe"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40m Feb 03, 2025
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S1 Ep272: The Retrofuturist Movement Was Cool But Also Dumb
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44m Jan 27, 2025
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S1 Ep271: How 'Design by Committee' Killed Pontiac
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53m Jan 20, 2025
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S1 Ep270: Dodge Part III: How The Caravan Led To The Viper
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55m Jan 13, 2025
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S1 Ep269: Dodge Part II: Hemi to Lil’ Red Express
Join us as we jump into the second installment on the history of Dodge. It’s post WWII and a revolutionary engine design is about to change everything for Dodge. How did the Hemi make more power, and how did Dodge rise to be one of the most powerful companies during the Muscle Car Wars? Find out on this week's episode! More about Show: Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes (https://www....
43m Jan 06, 2025
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S1 Ep268: Dodge Part I: How The Dodge Bros Exploited Henry Ford
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41m Dec 30, 2024
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S1 Ep267: Santa's Coal Bag Vol. III: We Did Your Crappy Ideas
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1hr 1m Dec 23, 2024
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S1 Ep266: Why We Still Use 40yr Old Mail Trucks
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41m Dec 16, 2024
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S1 Ep265: The Real Car That Inspired Disney
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59m Dec 09, 2024
59m
S1 Ep264: Monster Garage Created Reality TV
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53m Dec 02, 2024
53m
S1 Ep263: This Televised Fistfight Blew NASCAR Up
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55m Nov 25, 2024
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S1 Ep262: The Mini Cooper: The Tiny Car That Saved Britain
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51m Nov 18, 2024
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S1 Ep261: Buell: An American Sportbike Story
Join us this week as we tackle the history of Buell, Harley Davidson’s sport bike division that could run with Ninjas, Ducatis and Huyabusas. Why did Harley start a sport bike division, and where are they today? Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/PASTGAS and get on your way to being your best self. Need to hire?...
50m Nov 11, 2024
50m
S1 Ep260: Bill Hines: The Unsung Hero of Kustoms
We've all heard of George Barris and Rat Fink, but you might not have heard the name Bill Hines. Join us as we dive into the beginning of Kustom Cars and one of the most prolific customizers of that era. How did Bill Hines create some of the most iconic Leadsleds ever built with just a torch and a cigar? With true genius and determination, of course. Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Allstate...
46m Nov 04, 2024
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S1 Ep259: Kustom Cars and the Birth of Modding
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54m Oct 28, 2024
54m
S1 Ep258: Cadillac Pt. II: From Tailfins to Track Monsters
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53m Oct 21, 2024
53m
S1 Ep257: Cadillac Pt. II: How Cadillac Became Synonymous With Luxury
This week, we dive deep into the 120 plus year history of America's most luxurious heritage car brand: Cadillac. What did Ford and Oldsmobile have to do with the start of Cadillac? Why did they start drawing inspiration from planes? And how did they become synonymous with luxury? Find out this week on Past Gas: Cadillac Pt. 1. Thanks to our sponsors: Start your free online visit today at http...
57m Oct 14, 2024
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S1 Ep256: How A Gamer Became a Professional Racecar Driver
This week, the guys dive into the amazing story of gamer turned race car driver, Jann Mardenborough. How did he make the leap from bedroom sim-racing to competing, and making podium at Le Mans just a few short years later? A little bit of luck and a lot of real racing talent, that's how. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit Lexus.com/Motorsports (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/655115ea-de0d-...
53m Oct 07, 2024
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S1 Ep255: Pagani: Art Meets Science
Join us this week as we follow the origins of one of the most powerful, well-respected hypercar companies to ever exist: Pagani Automobili. It's all because of one man, Horacio Pagani. How did this son of a Baker and Jazz Musician go from living in a small town in Argentina to designing state-of-the-art hypercars in Italy? One word: determination. Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Hankook for...
44m Sep 30, 2024
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S1 Ep254: How Valentino Rossi Got The Nickname 'The Doctor'
Join the guys as they dive deep into the legend of fiery MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi. From his humble beginnings in Southern Italy to the climactic conclusion of his two decades long career, Valentino Rossi couldn't help but make waves in the motorcycle world with his on and off-track antics. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit Lexus.com/Motorsports (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/65511...
47m Sep 23, 2024
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S1 Ep253: How Alfa Romeo Became A Movie Star
Join Nolan, Joe and Bart as they dive into the second part of Alfa Romeo's history. Throughout the 20th century, they've gone through so many different romantic eras. From a harrowed post WWII recovery, to a feature in a Hollywood movie that would boost their prestige, to Alfa's racing prominence in the 70's, the company has certainly seen a lot. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to https://Indeed.c...
52m Sep 16, 2024
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S1 Ep252: Why Alfa Romeo Uses A Four Leaf Clover
This week, the guys do a deep dive into one of the oldest Italian marques still in business. How did they become so dominant in racing? What made their team driver, Enzo Ferrari, so mad at them that he left to start his own business? And how did an American movie starring Dustin Hoffman springboard them back into the zeitgeist? This is the history of Alfa Romeo, Part One. Thanks to our sponsor...
50m Sep 09, 2024
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S1 Ep251: Great Moments in Turbocharger History
From humble beginnings to the high boost, anti-lag skittering turbines we know today, turbochargers have more than 100 years of adding power and making engines more efficient behind them. Join the guys as they revisit the most important turbo eras in history and highlight the most iconic turbocharged cars of those eras. Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to Allstate for sponsoring today’s episode...
51m Sep 02, 2024
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S1 Ep250: The Ford Bronco Copied This SUV's Homework
This week on Past Gas, it’s the history of International Harvester! How did they start America’s love affair with the SUV? How did they get there from making plows and threshers? And why, after a huge run of success, did they fall off the map? Find out today on Past Gas. More about Show: Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes (https://www.instagram.com/nolanjsykes/?hl=en) . Follow Joe on...
53m Aug 26, 2024
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S1 Ep249: Group A Racing: Mercedes VS BMW
This week on Past Gas, it’s the final episode of our series on BMW vs Benz: Group A! How did a 100-year-old automotive cold war suddenly turn hot? How did a new set of rules handed down in 1982 result in some of the greatest cars ever sold showing up at dealerships worldwide? How did evolution after evolution of motors, suspensions, and body panels wind up creating the current car upgrade syste...
45m Aug 19, 2024
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S1 Ep248: Why Old Volkswagens Smell Like Crayons - Past Gas LIVE
Join Nolan, Joe and special guests Jeremiah Burton and Justin Freeman for a very special live event, recorded at Dynasty Typewriter in LA. They dive deep into listener-submitted topics such as Jungle Jim & Pam, Rudolf Diesel and figure out why the heck old VW's smell like crayons. Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% off your first order now at https://SHOPDUER.com/PASTGAS (https://shopduer.com/PA...
57m Aug 12, 2024
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S1 Ep247: Group A Racing: BMW
In the second part of our series on Group A Racing, we take a look at Mercedes’ primary rival - BMW! How did a glorified bicycle launch one of the most long-lived racing programs in history? How did a handful of Mercedes engineers inspire one of the greatest touring cars ever made? How did BMW turn the e30 into a global superpower? Today, in Part Two of the BMW vs Benz in Group A series on toda...
35m Aug 05, 2024
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S1 Ep246: Group A Racing: Mercedes
It’s the first part of our series on Group A Racing! We’re diving into how it got started and how it led to one of the most intense rivalries in racing history. How did Mercedes executives turning their back on factory racing sponsorships lead directly to one of the biggest Group A rivalries ever? How did the Audi Quattro push Mercedes Benz into Group A racing? How did Mercedes Benz inadvertent...
37m Jul 29, 2024
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S1 Ep245: The Drug Smuggling Brothers That Beat Paul Newman
This week, we’re telling you the wild story about two brothers that were fixtures in both the Indycar and NASCAR circuits but ended up in prison for operating a drug running operation. It's the story of Bill and Don Whittington…How did these unknown brothers from Texas win Le Mans in their first real race? And how did they evade law enforcement for so long? And how did they finally get caught? ...
45m Jul 22, 2024
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S1 Ep244: Pimp My Ride Was a Cultural Moment
We’re heading back to the early 2000’s to tell you the COMPLETE history of Pimp My Ride! How did it become the top-rated car show on TV? Why did it disappear so quickly after reaching such great heights? And how many of those cars are actually still on the road today? Thanks to our sponsors: Need to hire? You need Indeed. Go to https://Indeed.com/PASTGAS. Go to https://Shopify.com/gas now to ...
52m Jul 15, 2024
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S1 Ep243: Hot Rods Were The Original Tuner Cars
This week on Past Gas…it’s the history of Hot Rodding! Hot rod culture might seem tame today, and is probably more associated with baby boomer car shows than rebellious street racers. But the engine building and custom aesthetic work hot rodders did during their heyday not only kickstarted the aftermarket performance and car enthusiast media industries- it also set a blueprint for the countles...
49m Jul 08, 2024
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S1 Ep242: Junior Johnson: The Whiskey Smuggler Who Revolutionized Racing
Junior Johnson's moonshining days were just the start of a remarkable journey that would see him revolutionize the sport of stock car racing. From a stint in jail, to discovering the drafting technique that forever changed how cars raced, to owning a championship-winning team and receiving a presidential pardon, Junior was the true definition of a maverick. But beyond his impressive win record,...
49m Jul 01, 2024
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S1 Ep241: Isuzu: The Unsung JDM Hero
Today on Past Gas, What happened to Isuzu? How could a company that built such a strong foothold in popular culture during the 80’s and 90’s become such a failure in the 2000’s? And where are they now? The answers to those questions are as winding as its namesake, Japan’s Isuzu River. This is the rise and fall of Isuzu. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ...
56m Jun 24, 2024
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S1 Ep240: How These Feuding Brothers Traded 500 mph Records
Brothers Walt and Art Arfons would set and break the Land Speed record three separate times from 1960-1965. They would achieve these records while refusing to set foot on the Salt Flats at the same time nor speaking to one another for years. By 1960, the brothers’ relationship had deteriorated so completely that they would work on their cars in separate garages on the same piece of property the...
55m Jun 17, 2024
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S1 Ep239: The NASCAR Truck Series Had A Lot of Firsts
Today on Past Gas: We’re taking a look at the origin of the NASCAR truck series. What makes these big, fast trucks so special? And who were the oddballs who thought to put pickups on a banked oval, anyway? Today on Past Gas, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series! Thanks to our sponsors: Need to hire? You need Indeed: https://Indeed.com/PASTGAS This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online ...
50m Jun 10, 2024
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S1 Ep238: Offy: This Engine Dominated Racing For 50 years
On today’s episode of Past Gas, we’re talking about Offenhauser: one of the most legendary engine manufacturers of all time. How did they remain competitive for nearly 50 years? How did they pull off one of the most dominant runs in motorsport history? Tune in, and find out! Thanks to our sponsors: Go to https://SHOPIFY.COM/gas (https://shopify.com/gas)  now to grow your business–no matter wh...
45m Jun 03, 2024
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S1 Ep237: What Really Happened At Orange County Choppers?
Today on Past Gas: We’re going back to the early 2000’s to give you the full history of Orange County Choppers! How did a gruff steel worker from the Catskills change motorcycles forever? How did he and his son become the biggest thing in reality TV? And why did he nearly lose that son in the process? Thanks to our sponsors: Turn your ordinary water into extraordinary hydration with Liquid I....
52m May 27, 2024
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S1 Ep236: Katsuhiro Ueo: Japan’s AE86 Drift Legend
When Katsuhiro Ueo got his first taste of drifting, he was told he couldn’t do it. He was too old. But little did the world know that his passion for motorsports and engineering would combine with his immensely tough work ethic to make him a true legend in the sport, and within just a couple of short years. But who is Katsuhiro Ueo? What was the moment that changed his life forever? What makes ...
52m May 20, 2024
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S1 Ep235: Tommykaira: The Japanese Tuners That Perfected the GTR
There are some fascinating stories behind many iconic factory performance cars, their origins rooted in after-hours tinkering by passionate engineers. And then there’s those who love tinkering after a car hits the market. Today the guys talk about a brand that’s often overlooked, and has created some truly awesome versions of already-renowned platforms like the Nissan Skyline GTR and Subaru WRX...
42m May 13, 2024
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S1 Ep234: The Villeneuves: The Rowdiest Family in F1 History
Gilles Villeneuve and his family have left a lasting mark on racing and its history. How did the Canadian hot head Gilles walk into Ferrari and immediately earn their respect? What did he do to get a circuit named after him? And how did Gilles’s son Jacques become a legend in his own right? Today on Past Gas, the story of Formula One racer Gilles Villeneuve and his racing dynasty. Thanks to ou...
50m May 06, 2024
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S1 Ep233: Datsun Pt II: Why Datsun Had To Die
In 1967, Yutaka Katayama, or Mr. K, is now President of Nissan North America. He’s just been called to Nissan HQ to select a concept design to replace the aging Fairlady Roadster. But unbeknownst to the other executives on the selection committee, Mr. K has been quietly operating behind the scenes to push his preferred design through. The concept is referred to as codename “Z,” and it isn’t rea...
50m Apr 29, 2024
50m
S1 Ep232: Datsun Pt I: Why Nissan Created Datsun
August, 1958. Nissan ad man Yutaka Katayama, known to most as Mr. K, is in Sydney, Australia was leading a two car team of Datsun 210s in the brand’s first official motorsport event.The brand had gotten its start barely 20 years ago, and was now in Australia to build brand recognition for their impending global expansion. It was a huge gamble. And one that would pay off. But how are the histori...
45m Apr 22, 2024
45m