Hooniverse
300 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 182 ratingsCars. Trucks. Life. Things that run. Things that don't. And anything in between. The Hooniverse Podcast is about the intersection of all things automotive and everyday life. That means we'll also talk about anything that pops into our little brains. From beer and wine to dogs to travel, and anything else that strikes our fancy in a given moment. Our attention span is nill. Our episodes are rambling. Pull up a chair, pop on some headphones or turn up the volume in your car, hit play, and stay awhile.Cheers.
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We've been doing this how long now?!
April 26, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBThis is Episode 200. It's a bit crazy to think we've been gathering to talk into microphones, laptops, handheld recorders, and other bits of tech for a number of years now. To celebrate Episode 200, we decided to record this one in person. A handful of folks gathered at Four Sons Brewery in Huntington Beach, CA and we chatting about our favorite subject. Guests on this episode include Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire and Bradley Brownell from Hooniverse, Flat Six Society on The Drive, and a...
Cheap Car build-off with Tavarish & B is for Build
April 19, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBChris from B is for Build and Freddy Tavarish Hernandez stop by to talk about cheap cars, YouTube, and anything else we can think of... which is usually inane and random, when you leave it up to us. Chris is entering the challenge with his Mad Maxian Infiniti G35 that he picked up cheap from CoPart. Tavarish has gone with a 4.6-liter Ford Mustang convertible. It's a V8 manual trans car, so it should be a blast even if it looks like a California rental car from the late 90's.
A Hit Show? w/ Corbin Goodwin and Michael Elterman
April 12, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBCorbin Goodwin and Michael Elterman are the hosts of a new show called Corbin'S Hit Show. You should watch it because it's hilarious. We invited the pair onto the podcast to chat about the show, and some other topics that pop up including the Corbin's RX-7 and Rolls-Royce Drift Car, and Michael's LS-swapped Fox Body Mustang.
Alone after 200
April 05, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHere's a solo episode recorded a few days after 200 was recorded. Since 200 doesn't come out for a few more weeks, I wanted to make sure I get an episode out this week so we're not waiting longer to run Ep200. Here I talk about some potential project cars I'm looking at acquiring, some possible plans for the HoonTruck, and a recent drive in the new Audi S4 and S5.
A Rumblin' In My Tummy
March 29, 2017 07:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBChris and I are in the studio and we're chatting about some of the vehicles I've driven lately. This includes; the Dinan BMW M2 S2, the Audi S3, and... the Chrysler Pacifica for some reason. I'll be heading out later today to sample the latest Audi S4 and S5, which I'll talk about on a future episode. We also have a new sponsor, so thanks goes out to http://NicholasHunziker.com. There's some mention of an upcoming milestone and a bit more talk about all the stuff we're doing with Valvoline ...
Sitting Solo
March 22, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBI am solo at home this evening for episode 195. I still have a few things to chat about, including our Team Valvoline stuff, my truck, the potential new project car I'm going to look at, and the cars I'm driving. That means we have to chat about the Audi S3 and the Dinan BMW M2 S2. Also, I have your excellent questions to answer.
Time for Stories about Cars with Kyle and James
March 15, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBKyle and James are the hosts of the Petersen Museum's Car Stories Podcast. They have been running the show there since September and have managed to interview a ton of great folks associated with this industry. Now it's our turn to talk to them... and by that, I mean it's my turn to talk about my truck mostly.
Dan Sandberg of Brembo - SEMA 2016
March 08, 2017 08:00 - 52 minutes - 21.2 MBAnother in our long series of SEMA podcasts; Zack and I sat down and had a great talk with Dan Sandberg the President/CEO of Brembo North America. Having spent a number of years in radio Dan makes one hell of a guest sharing his insights in manufacturing, growing a brand, product development and just doing good focused business.
Mobile Podcast: Hustling along with Andrew Collins in an Aston Martin DB11
March 01, 2017 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAndrew Collins is the freshly minted Reviews Editor of Jalopnik.com. He and I happened to be attending the same wave for the US launch of the new Aston Martin DB11. I took the opportunity to fire up the podcast-o-motron and record a new episode. This takes place while we're driving the DB11 through the curvy roads of Anza Borrego. You'll hear the car, Andrew's adventures in the off-road world, and some speeding done at strictly legal levels.
MUY BUENO!
February 15, 2017 08:00 - 55 minutes - 22.3 MBFriends of the show Jonathon Klein and Jason Connor join Chris and myself in the studio. We talk about the recent DWA Coastal Range Rally, which Connor attended with his Ford Focus ST. Klein tells us about driving the Scarbo F1 replica car, which sounds amazing. Additionally, there's some news on the upcoming recording of Episode 200! It will take place on April 3rd at Four Sons Brewery in Huntington Beach. We should get started around 7pm. After that bit of news, we rush through your ques...
Ring Brothers - SEMA 2016
February 09, 2017 08:00 - 37 minutes - 15.4 MBPerennial favorites and awe-inspring builders Jim and Mike Ring stop by to share their experience building Wes Rydell's 1948 Cadillac Coupe ATS-V hybrid. As usual the guys have done some outstanding work but few people appreciate just how big of an undertaking the 48 was. The car is FAR from a simple engine swap and in total it's truly a complete re-engineering of an ATS-V that happens to look like a 48 Caddy.
Musto, Kosilla & Devereux, not a law firm - SEMA 2016
February 01, 2017 08:00 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this episode Zack Klapman (@ZackKlapman) and I (@HayesData) are joined by the men behind the House of Muscle Mike Musto (@MDMusto) and Pat Devereux, last but not least our good friend Larry Kosilla (@AMMO_NYC) of Ammo Autocare joins the mix as well. We cover the trends of things we're seeing at SEMA, RWB Porsches, generally tacky crap and we fill in the blanks with an occassional jab at each other.
#FLOOF with guest Matt Farah
January 25, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBWe did his, now he does ours... our podcast that is, and we're referring to guest Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire. He's been a busy man the last year or so, with his steady stream of One Take videos on his own channel or the great shows he's hosting for NBC Sports as part of The Drive. Matt sits down to talk with us about all of that, and then some. Also we get in some questions as well. If you want to hear what's essentially the first half of this podcast, you should also tune in to our ho...
BBI Autosport - SEMA 2016
January 12, 2017 08:00 - 58 minutes - 23.6 MBLong time friends of the show BBI autosport grace us with their presence in the Magnaflow booth at SEMA 2016 once again. Zack and I sit down to talk everything Porsche with BBI including, 991.1 vs 991.2, the future of the GT3, the slow migration of 911 engines forward, carbs vs efi and the legendary build quality of antique german steel.
Transverse layout...
January 04, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 22 MBChris, Zack, and Jeff are all together in the studio for the first podcast of the new year. The three talk about the new Audi Allroad, dumb valets and the HoonTruck, Zack's BMW M3, Chris' fleet, and what's in store for the rest of the year. After that it's question and answer time.
skee ball w/ Carlos Lago - SEMA 2016
December 22, 2016 08:00 - 44 minutes - 17.9 MBIn a much needed break from being (somewhat) straight-laced at SEMA Carlos Lago (@carloslago) drops by joining Zack Klapman (@ZackKlapman), Jon Klein (@jonathon_klein) and myself (@hayesdata). We play the segue game througout the episode, Carlos does his best to upset Zack and we also get some actual car talk in there as well.
Dan McNiff from Dinan - SEMA 2016
December 21, 2016 08:00 - 47 minutes - 19.3 MBAnother in our series of interviews from SEMA 2016 we're joined by Dan McNiff from a little tuning outfit called Dinan. This episode is a little crowded with Zack Klapman, Jason Connor and Jon Klein joining me in grilling Dan about what Dinan has been up to for the last year, his views on the new M2, some slips in BMWs lineup vs. their competition and of course the general insanity that surrounds us at SEMA.
Time to Safari it?
December 14, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBJeff and Zack jump into the studio to talk about the new Subaru Impreza before chatting about their own vehicles. Is it time Jeff considers a new engine for the Wombat and should he replace the HoonTruck? Zack has some CEL adventures he's currently enjoying on his BMW E46 M3. Hit play and listen in and see if we answer your question along the way.
Classic Recreations - SEMA 2016
December 07, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBThis week friend of the show and amazing builder Jason Engel of Classic Recreations joins us at SEMA 2016. Jason Connor joins for cohosting duties this episode as Mr. Engel has had a hand in helping Jason wrap up his own "Eleanorish" project with a coyote engine. As to be expected of Classic Recreations they've arrived at SEMA with some absolutely gorgeous mustangs including a GT500 and GT350. In addition to Jason sharing his newest projects with us we talk SEMA overall, fabrication the real...
What's your DRIVETRIBE?!
December 01, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 24.3 MBThe boys are all in the studio and there's a fair amount to talk about... mostly because of all the great questions. We cover Zack's BMW M3, Jeff heading to Mexico to sample the 2018 Audi Q5, and also how Jeff got his hands on Lamborghini Huracan RWD Spyder before pretty much anyone else. After that it's question time!
Pete Brock - SEMA 2016
November 23, 2016 08:00 - 41 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode I'm joined live from the SEMA show floor by Pete Brock. Mr. Brock has had one hell of a storied career bringing us The Daytona Coupe, the Sting Ray and a litany of amazing cars from his BRE mark. Pete drops a couple of serious bombs in the world of Mustang history on this episode along with his usual array of insights and stories of days past. These days Pete is producing some very nicely appointed full aluminum racing trailers with his company Aerovault that I'd highly recco...
Jon Knoles of Turn 10 (Forza Motorsport & Forza Horizon) - SEMA 2016
November 17, 2016 08:00 - 55 minutes - 22.4 MBAnother in our series of SEMA 2016 podcasts we're joined by Jon Knoles (@JonK1969) who is design director at Turn 10 games; the company behind the Forza Motorsport series at Microsoft. We cover a myriad of topics however chiefest among them is this is Jon's first SEMA and of course we dicuss the newly released Forza Horizon 3. Hooniverse at SEMA 2016 is proudly sponsored by Forza Horizon 3 for the Xbox One and Windows PCs Magnaflow Peformance Exhaust Fanatec Racing Wheels
Oh Canada, you bring delicious beer
November 16, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBJeff and Zack are joined in the studio by guests Brendan McAleer and Ryan West. One is a tremendous writer from Canada who has been on the show before and the other is a first time guest that brings the heat by one-upping nearly all the beer bringers. Nearly.... Brendan and Jonny still win all. The topic ranges from Brendan's ability to cover amazing cars new and old to Ryan's world with the Right Foot Down website and Untitled Car Show podcast. Also... Jeff is thinking of selling the #Hoo...
Cameron Evans of Red Line Oil - SEMA 2016
November 10, 2016 08:00 - 54 minutes - 22 MBLive from the SEMA show floor we're joined by an old friend of the show Mr. Cameron Evans President of Red Line Oil. Hooniverse at SEMA 2016 is proudly sponsored by Forza Horizon 3 for the Xbox One and Windows PCs Magnaflow Peformance Exhaust Fanatec Racing Wheels
Bonus Episode - Another Round of YouTube Enlightenment
October 28, 2016 07:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBThis is a bonus episode posted this week as a make up for the failed episode from two weeks ago... We dive back into YouTube, because we enjoy TORTURE!
Coconut Oil
October 26, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBThis week the gang talks about the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class truck and a potential Hyundai mid-engined hot hatch. From there the discussion moves to the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack and then over to the McLaren 570S. After that it's question time, with questions coming from Patreon, Twitter, and Facebook. Additionally, Chris squeezes in a review of the Waylens he's been playing with for the last few weeks.
Make-Up Episode Part I
October 19, 2016 07:00 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MBThis is part I of II make-up episodes we're putting out after the last recording went down the shitter. For this episode, Jeff is running solo and he re-answers the Patreon and Facebook questions that got dumped from the last recording.
B.R.A.K.E.S.
October 07, 2016 07:00 - 59 minutes - 24 MBThis week Jon and Zack join me to welcome Doug Herbert and Scott McKee of B.R.A.K.E.S. (putonthebrakes.org) into the studio. Brakes is a non-profit that teaches teenagers the driving skills sorely missing from drivers ed and most parental lessons. Doug shares his storied history as highly celebrated top-fuel drag racer and how he turned tragedy into an organization that has educated thousands of teenagers and likely saved a number of lives along the way.
Not So Glamp
October 05, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBJeff and Zack are in the studio, and they're joined by guest Jonathon Klein from Automobile. We talk about the Land Rover Range Rover SVR, the Airstream camping adventure, and the fact that ZACK SOLD THE CROWN VIC! He's got his new ride parked outside the studio, and it's a good one. Saddle up for episode 172
Glamping
September 28, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBJeff and Zack are in studio for a fresh tasty serving of delicious podcast. There's a bit of news first, with topics ranging from the Mazda MX-5 RF Launch Edition to the pricing strategy for the Nissan GT-R Nismo. After that it's talk of some of what Jeff has been driving, and even a bit of HoonTruck fixed-up news. Finally, as we do now, we dive into all of your questions.
Lots of questions
September 21, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBI'm joined in studio by Chris and Zack for this latest episode, and we dive into what's been going on over the last week. No news, but rather talk of driving the F-Type SVR at the Coronado Speed Festival, spending time with the F-Pace, and taking in the Audi R8 that's arrived for this week. Additionally, we go over all the Facebook questions we missed in Episode 169 and tackle all the fresh questions for this episode.
#PlayaForLife
September 14, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBZack returns from Burning Man. Chris is not toiling away with all of his work. Jeff didn't have to record at home alone. This is a full-on in-studio recording and we've got plenty to talk about. Volkswagen is killing the two-door GTI. Ford has massive numbers for the Raptor engine. Bridgestone and Pirelli are making tires for a nearly 25 year old British Supercar. Finally, Gymkhana Nine is here. There's more than that, but isn't there always?
Planning 32 episodes ahead...
September 07, 2016 07:00 - 33 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week Jeff is solo on the podcast, but he's got plenty to talk about. Up first is that spectacular Ford Focus RS Drift Mode crash. After that there's some discussion of the upcoming Challenger AWD and Hellcat Widebody rumors. Last week Jeff drove the Infiniti Q50S Red Sport and this week he's in the Nissan Titan 5.6L V8. There's mention of autocrossing a fast Jag, filming an old Porsche, and closing in on 200 episodes.
#HooniverseThings
August 31, 2016 07:00 - 2 hours - 54.8 MBWe're all back in the studio for episode 167. Chris Hayes is the producer corner, and Jeff hosting. Our guests this week include Hooniverse Associate Editor Jason Connor and the man behind Motor Affair Patrick Stevenson. Jason has a whole lot to tell us about his Monterey Car Week experience. We dive into the car art world of Motor Affair. There's chatter of project cars, including Patrick's BBI-prepped Porsche that's in the works. Then we take some questions.
The Outlander is better than dying...
August 24, 2016 07:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBJeff is on his own this week because Zack and Chris are both off and working. He just got back from a quick personal trip back east, where he wound up driving the Mitsubishi Outlander... and he almost drowned, but not in the Mitsubishi. After getting back to the west coast, Jeff hops into the Cadillac CT6 where he's mostly underwhelmed. It's a solo-shot, red wine glass, relaxing sort of evening. Sit back, grab a drink, and tune on in.
YouTube Comments - Part 3
August 17, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBThe time has come... to once again dive into the seedy side of the commenting world that is YouTube. It's time for YOUTUBE COMMENTS PART 3! Prepare your ear holes for the hot takes and furious anger.
East Coast Road Trippin'
August 10, 2016 07:00 - 43 minutes - 14.9 MBIt's time for another solo episode. Jeff just got back from a family road trip on the east coast. Using an Audi Q7, he and his family trekked from Virginia all the way up into New England. He talks about the trip itself, the car, and seeing his favorite band at his favorite ballpark, near his birthday. After that there's chatter about the Honda Ridgeline, using track data to improve your times, and the Motor Trend show Engine Masters, plus a bit more. Hit play and enjoy! [If you'd like to...
Everybody Klap your hands Man
August 02, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBJeff is on vacation. Zack is in charge this time, and he's in the studio with guest TJ Fry. Go to http://www.tjdrives.com/ to learn more about TJ, The skinny is that he knows how to handle a car, which is why you'll find him sitting in the driver's seat for film/video projects, or in the passenger seat instructing at the Dirftish rally school.
That's a lot of Guinness...
July 27, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 23.3 MBJeff and Zack are in the studio this week, and it's time to talk cars. Jeff is fresh off his trip to Atlanta to drive the new Grand Sport Corvette, and Zack is back from filming stuff for The Drive that he can't talk about just yet. Also, Jeff has been keeping track of every vehicle that his daughter Sloane has ridden in over the course of her first year of life. The entire list gets a run through, on this episode of the Hooniverse Podcast.
Flyin' Solo
July 20, 2016 07:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBHost Jeff Glucker is all alone on this one, but he manages to eek out nearly 40 minutes of chatter. Not bad for a guy alone in a room talking to himself! Topics this week include: First Drive of the Infiniti QX30 Upcoming drive of the Grand Sport Corvette Upgrades to the HoonTruck The launch of our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/HooniversePodcast) a bit of The News, some upcoming cars, and more Enjoy!
Poke me man... go!
July 13, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBJeff is back in the podcast studio and he's joined this week by great friend of the show Zack Klapman. The two talk about Zach's adventure in Germany and his ongoing search for a car. Zack has narrowed it down to hunting for the right E36 M3. Meanwhile, Jeff has some HoonTruck updates and he also recently took a quick spin in a Superformance GT40 MkII. Also, it's finally live! Here's your chance to help the Hooniverse Podcast by contributing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Hoonive...
Goodwood Recap
July 06, 2016 07:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBJeff is back from Goodwood. No, this isn't the Scotland Part Deux episode that some of you were hoping to find. Instead, this is a more sober look back at what just might be the greatest automotive event on the planet. Besides Goodwood, Jeff talks about some HoonTruck stuff and a few upcoming trips. One of those will see him driving the new Grand Sport Corvette, so stay tuned for a report on that one.
42 Chargers! w/ Ken Anderson and Carlos Lago
June 29, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBOnce again Los Angeles traffic has split Jeff and I from our hosting duties, however all is not lost. Ken Anderson head of Mountune here in the states and Carlos Lago join me for an extended chat. Ken shares pretty much everything he can about the development work they're doing on the Focus RS; making it even more impressive. Carlos joins in shortly after we start and the turbo Ford talk turns into an appreciation for all things small 4 cylinder and turbo. In addition we spend a little ...
Race Recap 4
June 22, 2016 07:00 - 43 minutes - 17.4 MBDuncan and Jeff are in the podcast studio to cover all things motorspots. The pair have missed a few weekends of racing, as life gets in the way, but they couldn't miss chatting about this past weekend. It was, after all, the 24 Hours of Le Mans! There's also talk of the past Indy 500, a slew of F1 races including Monaco and Baku, and the upcoming Indy Car calendar which sees the circus traveling to Road America.
On the Road: Talking about a little place called...
June 15, 2016 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.27 MBJeff is on the road, which means you get a shorty podcast today... but surprisingly not a drunk one. He's in Aspen where he just got done testing the new Jaguar XE and F-Pace. He's on his way to Phoenix to see how an automaker does its hot-weather testing, and then the following week he's checking a bucket list item off his travel list. It's time for the Goodwood Festival of Speed! Also this week, there's talk of the Audi S8 Plus and the HoonTruck.
SEMA 2015 Finale w/ Mike Musto and Larry Kosilla
June 01, 2016 07:00 - 50 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week's episode wraps up our SEMA 2016 series of podcasts. This time Jason Connor and I are joined by good friends Mike Musto (/Drive, Big Muscle, Road & Track) and Larry Kosilla (AMMO Autocare, /Drive Clean, Drive+Protect). This was my final episode from the showfloor and we went out with a bang alongside my voice.
YouTube Comments - Part II
May 25, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBGrab a beer. Sit back. Enjoy yourself... as we once again dive headfirst into the world that is the YouTube comment section. It's time to walk through the minds of folks who should probably step back from their computers and take a breather.
LS & LT Performance with Texas Speed and Performance from SEMA 2015
May 13, 2016 07:00 - 56 minutes - 22.9 MBIn our penultimate SEMA 2015 episode Jason Conner (@TerminatorConn) and I sit down with Texas Speed and Performance. In easily one of my favorite episodes from SEMA we cover Taxas Speed's mail order tuning business, the evolution of their small block business, the Gen 6 Camaro, the Texas Mile, the realities of internet racing versus reality and what it takes to manufacture their own cylinder heads and camshafts.
Random Chatter
May 12, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 24.4 MBJeff and Chris are in the studio to talk random automotive BS. The topics include the new Camaro, a Fox Body Mustang with an LS V8, Lexus GS F, and some more YouTube comments.
Race Recap 3
May 04, 2016 07:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBDuncan Ende and Jeff sit down to recap the goings on in some of their favorite racing series. There was plenty of action in Formula One recently. IMSA was active and IndyCar was running at Barber the week prior. Duncan leads the way this week and we meander through motorsports madness in this Race Recap.