CarCast

CarCast: BBI Autosport's Betim Berisha

May 26, 2012 11:00 - 52 minutes

Betim Berisha's BBI Autosport does engine building, exhausts, roll cages and custom tuning for Porsches. Berisha talks with Matt and Adam about tuning Porsches and how much horsepower is too much horsepower. And we check out the 2011 Porsche Turbo S 911 that Betim brung us.

Bobby Allison Datsun 510 Preview

May 17, 2012 03:46 - 1 hour

Adam and Matt check out the Bobby Allison BRE Datsun 510 as Les Cannaday of Classic Datsun prepares it for a run at the 2012 Sonoma Historics. Also, Adam talks about his experience so far with the Chevy Volt and we answer some of your Facebook questions.

CarCast: Leslie Kendall -- Petersen Museum Curator

May 12, 2012 08:00 - 49 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria talk with Leslie Kendall, the curator of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Leslie brings us a really special car. We get to walk around and fire up a Scaglietti Corvette from the museum's collection, one of three ever made.

Why Adam Doesn't Drive His Miuras

May 05, 2012 08:00 - 48 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria take your calls and questions on a variety of car-related topics, such as the ups and downs of owning an M5, simple upgrades for SCCA racing, sticking with your 12 year old Ford Ranger and why Adam doesn't drive either one of his Miuras.

CarCast: David Houston's Lamborghini Countach and 427 Corvette

April 28, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour

David Houston, executive producer of The Car Show and owner of the Barney's Beanery restaurants comes by with his 1967 Corvette 427 and 1988 Lamborghini Countach.

CarCast: 2012 Long Beach Celebrity Race Recap

April 20, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour

Pre-race interviews with actor Kim Coates, entrepreneur Jerry Westlund, actor Kim Coates and MMA fighter Cain Velasquez and Top Gear USA host Rutledge Wood. Then Adam and Matt come back to the shop for a review of the race video and Adam's victory! Watch the video with commentary at acecarcast.com.

CarCast: Alonzo Bodden and His Cooper Coupe

April 14, 2012 08:00 - 45 minutes

Comedian Alonzo Bodden talks about his new Mini Cooper John Cooper Works. He also discusses the heartache and headache of owning a Porsche 928.

CarCast: Christopher Titus

April 07, 2012 08:00 - 50 minutes

Comedian Christopher Titus talks about wrecking his Viper at Willow Springs, his custom Foose '56 Chevy, his new race-inspired clothing line and his new 2012 Challenger SRT8.

CarCast: John Hotchkis of Hotchkis Suspension

March 31, 2012 08:00 - 59 minutes

John Hotchkis is an aftermarket parts manufacturer and former race driver. John's company, Hotchkis Suspension makes suspension upgrade kits for classic and modern muscle cars, as well as imports. He is one of the founders of the pro-touring movement. His 1971 Camaro was the first classic muscle car to get an LS motor. He brings in his 2011 Camaro and also does a walkaround of a 2012 Porsche Cayman R.

CarCast: Your Calls And Two Jags

March 24, 2012 08:00 - 57 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria chew the automotive fat and then hit the phones to take YOUR car-related calls. We hear about Adam getting excited for the Long Beach Celebrity Grand Prix and a caller asks when you know it's time to break up with your car customizer. Then the guys head outside to look at the 2012 Jaguar XJL SuperSport.

CarCast: Courtney Hansen

March 17, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour

TV personality and car gal Courtney Hansen comes by the shop to talk with Adam and Matt about her new show "Vinsetta Garage" on Discovery Channel. Courtney is also the host of Powerblock, two hours of car shows on Spike network each weekend. Courtney's father is Jerry Hansen, the winningest SCCA driver and her family owned the Brainerd Raceway in Minnesota. She sticks around for a walk around the new Range Rover Evoque.

CarCast: Bodie Stroud and the Scarliner Custom

March 10, 2012 09:00 - 48 minutes

Bodie Stroud of BS Industries comes by and talks with Adam and Matt about working as a car customizer. They discuss the business of making hot rods and kustoms, as well as building the hot dog car Adam drove (and crashed) in a soap box derby.Then we move out to the parking lot and check out the immaculate 1960 Starliner, also known as "The Scarliner." Built by Bodie and BS Industries, The Scarliner is powered by a Ford GT powertrain that makes 550 hp at 6,500 rpm and 500 lb-ft of torque at 3,...

CarCast: John Spar of Replay XD and The Creations N Chrome Mustang

March 02, 2012 05:55 - 57 minutes

John Spar talks about growing up around drag racing, hanging out with Linda Vaughn, "Big Daddy" Don Garlits and Don "The Snake" Prudhomme. He has also raced in NHRA, AMA, SCROE, BITD and USAC.John's company, Stable Imaging Systems, makes RePlayXD cameras. Replay cameras are lipstick-sized cameras that are perfect for motorsports and action sports. They work with Amir Rosenbaum and his 415 mph Spectre Speedliner and George Poteet & Ron Main in their 460 mph Speed Demon.Then we have a bonus car...

CarCast: Dan Edmunds of Edmunds.com

February 25, 2012 09:00 - 56 minutes

Dan Edmunds is the director of vehicle testing at Edmunds.com. He was a development engineer for Toyota at their proving grounds in Arizona. Worked with Ivan Stewart on Toyota's TRD Off-Road package. He then left Toyota for Hyundai, running the chassis and brake tuning department. Now he tests and rates cars for Edmunds.com, evaluating 250-300 cars per year.

CarCast: Venchurs Vehicles' Pat Muldoon

February 18, 2012 09:00 - 40 minutes

Pat Muldoon worked on the Jeep Wrangler Blue Crush, the V-10 Drag-Pack Challenger and the Mopar Ram Runner. He now works for Venchurs Vehicle Systems, who develops customs and one-off projects, street-legal off-road capable Jeeps and trucks and bi-fuel conversions for Ford light trucks. On this week's show, he bring us a custom jeep built by VWerks -- the Red Jacket Firearms Jeep JK8.

CarCast: Ring Brothers' Producer Mustang and Diversion Camaro

February 11, 2012 09:00 - 1 hour

Mike Ring of the Ring Brothers brings by the "Producer" Mustang fastback and the "Diversion" Camaro. He talks with Adam and Matt about the challenges of building custom resto-rods. We hear about sourcing parts, meeting SEMA deadlines, the ups and downs of customer tastes and trying to stay profitable. The Ring Brothers were back-to-back winners of the Good Guys Street Machine of the Year award, and were also the Car Craft magazine Pro Builder of the Year for 2011.

CarCast: Laguna Seca Winter Speed Days Recap

February 04, 2012 09:00 - 55 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria do a play-by-play recap of the Winter Speed Days track day at Laguna in January 2012. Adam ran his recently-acquired Fitzy Datsun 280. They also talk about the eyeful of high-dollar race cars (and rigs) at the event. We also hear about Matt getting black-flagged for his recreation of the famous "Zanardi pass" while driving Adam's Lexus IS F on the track. Go to acecarcast.com to see the video!

Bernard Juchli of Jay Leno's Garage

January 28, 2012 09:00 - 50 minutes

Jay Leno's master mechanic Bernard Juchli is this week's guest on CarCast. Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria talk with the man behind all of the restorations and maintenance at Jay Leno's famous Big Dog garage. Juchli was an aircraft mechanic who later owned and managed a Jaguar maintenance business for 20 years. He's also a top amateur and vintage race driver. We also talk about his 1961 Flxible Starliner bus, which he uses as his tow vehicle. Stay tuned next week for the Laguna Seca recap!

CarCast: 68 mph On The 101

January 21, 2012 09:00 - 49 minutes

Go on the road with Adam Carolla, Matt D'Andria and producer Jeff Fox, as they head back from a rich dude track day at world-famous Laguna Seca raceway in central California. As Motorator Matt tears up the 101, he and Adam talk a little bit about Laguna Seca and the Fitzy Datsun and then answer your twitter questions.

CarCast: Prelude To Laguna Seca

January 14, 2012 09:00 - 54 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria talk about an upcoming road trip to Laguna Seca, where Adam will be racing his recently-acquired vintage "Fitzy" Datsun. The IMSA car was originally fielded by the late Jimmy Fitzgerald, a legendary racer of Bob Sharp-built Datsuns and Nissans. They round out the show by taking your car-related questions via facebook, twitter and even over the telephone.

Buddy Crisp's Rally Fighter and The 2012 Audi S5

January 07, 2012 09:00 - 40 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria chat with Buddy Crisp of Local Motors. Local Motors designs and builds cars through an online community through "crowdsourcing." The Rally Fighter has a 6.2 liter GM LS3 430hp with a tubular steel frame and automatic transmission. The car has 18" of wheel travel in the front and 20" of travel in the back. Then our bonus car is the 2012 Audi S5, featuring a V8 and a six speed transmission.

2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport and Your Questions

December 31, 2011 09:00 - 1 hour

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria take YOUR calls and questions before heading out to the parking lot to take a look at the 2013 Lexus GS 350 F Sport. The F Sport package features 19-inch staggered width wheels, dynamic handling with F Sport tuned adaptive variable suspension (AVS) and stopping power with new larger front brakes with high friction pads.

Conrad Grunewald's 2010 Camaro SS Drifter

December 24, 2011 09:00 - 49 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria sit down with professional drifter Conrad Grunewald. Grunewald started drag racing in 1995, then switched to road racing in 2000, competing in Grand-Am. In 2009, he formed Conrad Grunewald Racing and built a 2010 Camaro SS drifter car. He brings the car to the shop and fires it up, throwing some of the loudest, heaviest revs we've heard.

Justin Bell and the Audi TTRS

December 17, 2011 09:00 - 52 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria talk with race drive and TV host Justin Bell. Justin has raced for Saab, Peugeot, Porsche and others. He won the 1997 FIA GT2 world championship and in 1998, he won the 24 Hours of LeMans. He also hosts "The World's Fastest Car Show" and is a TV co-host for the Barrett-Jackson auctions. Justin brings us a brand new, black Audi TTRS to check out.

Hennessey Performance's John Hennessey

December 10, 2011 09:00 - 40 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria sit down with John Hennessey for a talk about high-performance and super cars. He brings in his $1 million+ super car, the Venom GT. The Venom GT boasts a Veyron-smoking 15.3 second 0 to 200 mph time. Hennessey Performance is well-known for modifying Dodge Vipers. But they also have packages for modifying Camaros, Corvettes, Mustang Boss 302s, Ford F150s to turn out over 700 hp.

Drifter Dai Yoshihara & Your Questions

December 02, 2011 03:12 - 53 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria answer a few listener car questions in between Adam rants. Then we bring in drift champion Dai Yoshihara and his aluminum V8-powered Nissan 240. Dai talks about racing and tearing up tires, then we go out into the parking lot to check out his car. Dai fires up the 240 and throws a couple of window-rattling revs.

L.A. Auto Show 2011 Part 2

November 26, 2011 09:00 - 53 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria take a second lap around the 2011 L.A. Auto show. We feature two BMW concept cars, which we are promised are bound for actual production. Then we get to take a look at the latest incarnation of BMW's M5 and M3. Later, the guys chat with Ian Callum of Jaguar, then head off to see new offerings from Land Rover. We wrap the show up with one of Adam's favorite marques, Audi.

L.A. Auto Show 2011 and Return to SEMA

November 19, 2011 04:00 - 1 hour

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria get turned loose at this year's L.A. Auto Show. We get a look at Ford's new Mustangs, including the Shelby GT500 and the Boss Mustang.Then we take a lap around the Porsche display and talk to Porsche race driver Patrick Long. Adam checks out some of Porsche's latest models and also their free food. Later, we talk with Kevin Smith of Lotus and Bill Kwong of Lexus. Part 2 of the L.A. Auto Show will air next week.We wrap the show up back in Vegas for the second hal...

David Freiburger of Hot Rod Magazine and SEMA Part 1

November 12, 2011 05:04 - 1 hour

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria are joined by David Freiburger, Editor in chief of Hot Rod Magazine and Hot Rod Deluxe. He brings in Hot Rod Magazine's blown "Crusher" Camaro. Then Matt goes solo for a lap around SEMA 2011. In the first part of this two-part segment, we talk to Cam Benty of Flowmaster, designer Chip Foose, Jason Engel of Classic Recreations, Joe Bacal of Lexus / JT Grey Performance Driving and Gil Cormaci of Vortech/Paxton Superchargers.

CarCast: Icon Motors' Bronco!

November 05, 2011 00:19 - 40 minutes

Jonathan Ward of Icon Motors returns and brings his long-awaited re-engineered Ford Bronco.Featuring a fresh Coyote V8, the new Icon Bronco packs a punch, especially considering its weight. Design-wise, every inch of this Bronco has been thought about. From CNC milled door lock pulls to the customized interior to the radiator hoses, Ward leaves no stone unturned. Icon's one-off re-engineering somehow finds the perfect balance between rugged and refined.Tune in and hear Adam drool over Jonatha...

ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons!

October 29, 2011 01:00 - 1 hour

Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz have special guest Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Pete Chapouris of SoCal Speed Shop is in on the interview as well. Billy tells some great stories and brings in his 1958 Mexican Blackbird. This week's featured car is a 1972 2002tii BMW. Enjoy the Show! (Rebroadcast)

CarCast : Adam and Matt Answer Your Car Questions!

October 22, 2011 01:31 - 39 minutes

They talk about being overwhelmed by SEMA and the upside and downside of aftermarket add-ons. Then we hear why racing in front of crowds has taken the thrill out of Willow Springs for Adam. Check out the boys online at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Quirt and Ariel Crawford of Crawford Performance

October 13, 2011 20:32 - 46 minutes

Quirt and Ariel Crawford join Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria on this week's CarCast. For more photos and video check out http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Your Car Calls and Questions

October 08, 2011 05:00 - 40 minutes

Adam Carolla and Motorator Matt D'Andria take your car-related calls and questions.

CarCast : 2011 Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival

September 30, 2011 20:14 - 47 minutes

Adam Carolla and Matt D'Andria discuss vintage racing at the 2011 Speed Festival in Coronado, CA Check out the CarCast website for pictures of this event at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Alan Peltier, HRE Wheels

September 23, 2011 22:17 - 49 minutes

Adam Carolla and filling in for The Professor is Motorator Matt D'Andria. This week they have Alan Peltier from HRE Weels. Alan talks about how rims are made and debunks many myths about unsprung weight. And how how Hydrogen should NOT be used in tires! Check out the video and images online at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Episode ONE, Alonzo Boden

September 16, 2011 23:28 - 53 minutes

Encore Presentation of the very first Episode of CarCastThe CarCast crew chat with Comedian and automotive aficionado Alonzo Bodden. From his aerospace career which includes working on anything from DC-10's to the Stealth fighter he is a born mechanical master. Alonzo's Comedy was bitten by the comedy bug and now that's what he spends most of his time doing. Alonzo is a car guy through to the bone, from his 60's American Iron to his new BMW X6. If your browsing around on basic cable you may a...

CarCast : Camilo Pardo

September 09, 2011 23:45 - 58 minutes

Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz have special guest Camilo Pardo in the studio. Renowned Detroit artist Camilo Pardo also just happens to be the designer of the Ford GT. We take a look at Camilo's Ford GT in the CarCast parking lot. Check out Carolla and Ganz at the CarCast website where you can find video and pictures for this episode right here at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Monterey Road Trip Pt2 - Racing

September 02, 2011 22:57 - 1 hour - 349 Bytes

Adam, Sandy, Donny wrap up the Monterey trip with racing highlights. Adam narrates the racing action starting with his qualifying mishap onto the actual final race. As a special treat we take a look at Adam's BRE Datsun Roadster and no mistake we do fire it up. Check out the Video's and Pictures at http://www.ACECarCast.com

CarCast : Monterey Road Trip Pt1

August 27, 2011 05:28 - 53 minutes

Adam, Sandy, Donny and a quiet passenger Dave all jump in the car and roll to a weekend of free food and car racing in Monterey California. In part 1 we hear Adam and Donny tell us about good and bad road trips. Great conversation and always a great time, Enjoy! Check out the CarCast Website with Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Carolla and Ganz on the Phone Again!

August 20, 2011 07:00 - 55 minutes

Being Lazy, and getting out of town soon, we decided on bringing you a beloved CarCast Phone Session. Adam and Sandy chat about the Monterey Historics, and answer questions on how much and how often... Enjoy! Check out CarCast online at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Matt Stone

August 12, 2011 23:16 - 44 minutes

Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz have sit down with noted automotive writer Matt Stone. Matt has been a Freelance journalist, author, broadcaster, former Editor of Motor Trend Classic magazine and much more. Steve McQueen, Paul Newman and James Dean all make in into this episode even mention of the race of dead actors. Matt brings in his 2008 Shelby GT Convertible. Check out Adam and Sandy online at http://www.AceCarCast.com where you can find video and photos of the episode!

CarCast : Tommy Kendall

August 06, 2011 03:19 - 49 minutes

Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz have special guest Tommy Kendall in the studio today. If you want to find out who he is and more about his successful racing career then you might want to listen in to the excellent conversation. Tommy brings in his fresh off Mercedes AMG CLS63 Twin Turbo for a closer look. Check out the video and pictures at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Ken Block

July 29, 2011 03:39 - 44 minutes

Adam Carolla, Sandy Ganz and Motorator Matt sit down with Ken Block to talk about his cars, driving and the X-Games. Ken brings in his Monster Energy Ford Fiesta RS as well as his European Ford Focus RS. Check out the pictures and vidoe at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : John Morton and the BRE Roadster

July 23, 2011 04:11 - 42 minutes

The show starts of with last a minute tire install at America's Tire who supplied the racing rubber for Adam's BRE (Brock Racing Enterprises) Roadster. Then Adam, Sandy, and the rest of the CarCast crew head to Willow Springs Raceway to test out Adam's Datsun BRE Roadster. In for the inaugural test run is famed driver John Morton. John drove for BRE back in the day and had driven and fabricated many parts on the BRE race cars. Enjoy the open mike and candid pit conversations! Check out the vi...

CarCast : Craig Jackson

July 16, 2011 05:57 - 55 minutes

Adam Carolla and Motorator Matt get Craig Jackson down for an episode of CarCast. Craig is at the wheel of the world famous Barrett-Jackson Auctions. Craig tells some stories about shady bidders, and then shows off his Bugatti Veyron that he bought at his own auction when a guy splits after bidding! Check out the boys online at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Dan Neil

July 09, 2011 05:56 - 28 minutes

This is an exciting week for Adam as his car show premiers on Speed this week. The CarCast crew heads down to the studio to check out the show and get some time with award winning writer Dan Neil. Adam, Sandy and Dan sit on the casting couch and talk about, well as you might guess, cars! Check out CarCast online at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : Racing in Review

July 02, 2011 03:36 - 59 minutes - 243 Bytes

Adam Carolla, Sandy Ganz and Motorator Matt jump in with this special episode on the month in racing... Well the racing that they did anyway. Sandy and Matt follow up with a discussion on the Spectre 341 Challenge. Then onto Adam's track day at Laguna Seca. Adam jumped in with the Datsun 610 at the LSR Invitational and takes us through that adventure. Check out the many images and video at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast : International Aero Products and Spectre Performance

June 25, 2011 04:57 - 1 hour - 243 Bytes

Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz get a demonstration on waxing and cleaning a car... well Adam really gets a free car detail and the boys talk to Jonathan Saltman Founder of International Aero Products who tells us a bit about car care. Then Sandy and Motorator Matt head off to Spectre Performance to meet up with Amir Rosembaum and take a look behind the scenes at Spectre Performance and a quick chat about the Spectre 341 Challenge. Check out the Guys on CarCast at http://www.AceCarCast.com

CarCast: Michael Anthony & Brad Fanshaw of Bonspeed

June 17, 2011 01:05 - 55 minutes - 243 Bytes

Adam Carolla and Sandy Ganz have special guest Michael Anthony and Brad Fanshaw of Bonspeed in the studio. They chat a bit about Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and Hot Sauce, and more Hot Sauce. At some point they steer it back to cars! Michael and Brad head up Bonspeed who supplies custom wheels, apparel and other great products. Michael brings us his Ford GT and Brad shows up in the Bonspeed 1971 El Camino. Both done up with some great looking rims! Enjoy the show and watch the video at - http://w...

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