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Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio

223 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratings

The Hot Rod Adventures of Captn Bob and Arlo are chronicled in a weekly radio show format on Wisconsin Hot Rod Radio. The boys interview celebrities from within the Automotive world with a focus on Hot Rods, Customs, Choppers and Art.

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Episodes

0405: Memories with Captn’ Bob and Arlo

March 12, 2022 16:35 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

The boys will be sharing a few stories about the last 15 years.

404: Memories with Richie and Beth

March 05, 2022 14:31 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

Memories with Richie and Beth + Captn’ Bob and Arlo are retiring and closing shop –

0403 2nd hour live from WOW

March 01, 2022 23:21 - 1 hour - 27.3 MB

We talk about the All Car Club meeting coming up + the new Elkhorn car show + Brew City Gassers + Iola Car Show and swap meet. 

0402 Live WOW Remote - Captn Bob and Arlo Retiring

March 01, 2022 23:07 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this hour we had a big announcement about Captn' Bob and Arlo retiring + Holly and her "Evil Jane" car story + guest talking about the Alan Kulwicki Car Show. 

0401: Danny Koker and Kevin Mack from Counting Cars

February 19, 2022 15:11 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

Danny Koker and Kevin Mack from TV’s Counting Cars

0400: John Kraman, Mecum Auctions

February 12, 2022 16:23 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

John Kraman, Mecum Auctions + Bob Bennett, Bennett Coachworks +

0399: We ave plenty of things to talk about!

February 05, 2022 16:01 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

Just a lot of catching up with Captn Bob and Arlo

0398: Protecting Your Right to Customize

January 29, 2022 15:05 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

Interview with Colby Martin of the SEMA Action Network

0397: Aaron and Emily from Flying Sparks Garage

January 22, 2022 16:25 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

Aaron and Emily from Flying Sparks Garage and Motortrends “Live, Love, Wrench”. Chaz Hastings has a big announcement.

0396: 2022 World of Wheels Milwaukee – Bruce Tschida

January 15, 2022 15:33 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

2022 World of Wheels Milwaukee + Chaz Hastings – Wisconsin Big Boy –

0395: Bennett Coachworks & Wisconsin Big Boy

January 08, 2022 16:02 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

Bob Bennett – Bennett Coachworks + Chaz Hastings – Wisconsin Big Boy + U.K.’s removing private vehicle ownership –

0394: Happy New Year – A full hour of Hot Rod Songs

January 01, 2022 16:40 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

We will be playing a full hour of kool and fun Hot Rod Songs.

0393: A full hour of Hot Rod Christmas Music

December 25, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 25.5 MB

Merry Christmas Everyone! Captn’ Bob and Arlo are spinning Hot Rod Christmas music.

0392: Greg’s Speed Shop. Plus, John Wells “Why is this the last Retro Rewind?”

December 18, 2021 16:12 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

This Week’s Topics: Greg and Leah from Greg’s Speed Shop + John Wells on why this will be the last Retro Rewind –

0391: What is the real reason Elkhorn Swap Meet and Car Show closed?

December 11, 2021 16:32 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

- What is the real reason Elkhorn Swap Meet and Car Show closed? A chat with promotor Gary Esse. - Tis the Season of Giving! Announcements about show giveaways

0389: Eric Koopmeiners – Meltdown Drags Association

November 27, 2021 17:57 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Eric Koopmeiners – Cofounder of the Meltdown Drags Association + Chaz Hastings with Wisconsin Big Boy +

0388: Warren Heir Jr. – Cofounder Ma Ma Tried Motorcycle Show and Flat Out Friday Racing

November 20, 2021 16:26 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Warren Heir Jr. – Cofounder Ma Ma Tried Motorcycle Show and Flat Out Friday Racing.

0387: Bob Ashton – Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals + Chaz Hastings with Big Boy

November 13, 2021 16:28 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Bob Ashton – Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals + Chaz Hastings checks in from Wisconsin Big Boy Restaurant +

0386: Linda Vaughn, Miss Hurst along with Jo Coddington

November 06, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 42.7 MB

  Linda Vaughn - Miss Hurst + Jo Coddington stops by + Need winter storage?  

0385: John D’Agostino and Jo Coddington

October 30, 2021 14:30 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

John D’Agostino and Jo Coddington + We will miss Bill Blumenberg, original Cheater’s Car Club. + Need winter storage? +

0384: Barry Williams TV's Brady Bunch

October 23, 2021 14:59 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

We know that Barry is much more than being known as Greg Brady from that 70’s TV show Brady Brunch. But we can’t resist talking to him about his portrayal as the oldest son out of six kids. We discussed what his school life was like while production went on. His interest in cars. His name being used for a Peter Gabriel song with a killer music video directed by Sean Penn. He was full of energy and was like that cool kid we always wanted living next door to us when growing up.

0383: Ian and Jamie Roussel from TV’s Full Custom Garage

October 16, 2021 14:30 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

- Ian and Jamie Roussel, TV’s Full Custom Garage - Checking out our WHRR Car Show Event Calendar

0382: Don "Big Daddy" Garlits, Legendary Drag Racer

October 09, 2021 14:30 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

From the Iola interviews, we chat with legendary drag racer Big Daddy Don Garlits 

0381: Bruce Larson and his famous USA-1 funny car

October 02, 2021 14:30 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Bruce Larson and his famous USA-1 Funny Car What’s happening at Bennett Coachworks The latest attack on gas-driven vehicles.

0380: Jo Coddington & Duane Mayer of American Hot Rod TV series

September 25, 2021 15:01 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

- Jo Coddington and Duane Mayer together. First interview since the American Hot Rod TV series - Checking out our WHRR Car Show Event Calendar

0379: Danny Koker, Count’s Kustoms

September 18, 2021 14:30 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Danny Koker, Count’s Kustoms How Many Big Boy Restaurant Cruise Nights are Left? + More car show stuff – –

0378: Hot Rods on Hampton & the East Troy Lions Car Show

September 11, 2021 14:30 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

911 Song Tribute + Diane Matuszak with Hot Rods on Hampton  + Mark Jacobson with East Troy Lions  + In the studio with Chaz Hastings from Big Boy Wisconsin + Play along with our Decorder Ring contest + More car show stuff – –

0377: The Tale of Two Cities and their Car Shows

September 04, 2021 14:30 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Mayor Mike Neitzke and the Greenfield Car Show + Bill Myer talking about this week’s Delafield Car show + Chaz Hastings checks in from Big Boy Wisconsin + Play along with our Decorder Ring contest + More car show stuff – –

0376: “Women in Porsche” with Victoria Thomas

August 28, 2021 14:42 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Victoria Thomas, Director of Wisconsin Women in Porsche + Chaz Hastings checks in from Big Boy Wisconsin + Wearing the WHRR / Gandrud T-shirts in Germany +   More car show stuff – –

0375: Von Hot Rod – Master of the Fine Line

August 21, 2021 18:35 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Von Hot Rod – The Master of the Fine Line + Big Boy Wisconsin sponsoring WHRR + WHRR / Gandrud T-shirts are a big hit +  \ More car shows – –

0374: Gene Winfield – The Legend

August 14, 2021 15:04 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Gene Winfield Legendary Customizer + Win Monster Jam Tickets + Big Boy Wisconsin sponsoring WHRR + WHRR / Gandrud T-shirts are a big hit +   More car shows

0373: Granville’s “Battle of the Bands” Car, Truck and Bike Spectacular

August 07, 2021 15:21 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Granville’s “Battle of the Bands” Car Show + Win Wisconsin State Fair tickets + Listener’s comments + More car shows –

0372: Gandrud Car Show and Benefit

August 01, 2021 14:55 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Gandrud car show benefiting food pantry + E-Crate engines from GM + EPA armed agents raids car chops + Parted Out? The future of car components in an EV world + New Decoder message from Captn’ Bob and Arlo.

0371: Elm Grove Show is back!

July 24, 2021 22:03 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Elm Grove Car Show is Back! – What Color is Vroom? – Equipment Industry Sees Growth During Pandemic – Decode a Message – Stolen Vehicles –

0370: Time Tunnel Weekend + Lannon Car Show.

July 17, 2021 23:10 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Talking about last weekend when Captn Bob and Arlo were at the Iola Car Show interviewing a whole bunch of people (will be playing those soon). Next, they talk about the Baraboo Circus Car Show where they gave out 2 Young Guns Awards  And, they talked with Jan Schmidt from the Cars On Main Show coming up in Lannon, WI

0369: On the road with Jo Coddington

July 10, 2021 15:46 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Jo Coddington from American Hot Rod. Captn Bob and Arlo are being let out. Can electric vehicles really take over?

0368: You don’t need a clown car for Baraboo Circus Car Show

July 03, 2021 15:42 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

You Don’t Need a Clown Car for the Baraboo Circus Celebration Car Show Captn Bob and Arlo's plans for the Iola swap meet Best Shows are in the Midwest 

0367: Iola Wisconsin + Union Grove Wisconsin and Havasu Arizona

June 26, 2021 15:21 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Captn’ Bob and Arlo at the Out-A-Sight Drags Iola Car Show and Swap Meet 2021 The Havasu Classics Car Club Car Show Madness

0366: Inside the Ford Factory with Mike Martin

June 19, 2021 18:02 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Inside the Ford Factory with Mike Martin Crusin’ Hines – the little Woodward Dream Cruise.  Get your secret message from Captn’ Bob and Arlo. Busy car show weekend.

0365: Out-A-Sight Drags and Big Boy is making a come back

June 12, 2021 19:25 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Out-A-Sight Vintage Drags and Car Show The Big Boy Restaurant is back in Wisconsin Get your secret message from Captn’ Bob and Arlo. Busy car show weekend.

0364: For Better or Worse with E85

June 05, 2021 15:36 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

This Week’s Topics for Saturday, June 5th, 2021: For better or worse with E85R. Captn’ Bob’s make-believe 2021 Corvette. Starting our new Decoder Message. Busy car show weekend.

0363: Checking out our WHRR Car Show Events Calendar

May 30, 2021 00:05 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

This Week’s Topics: Checking out our WHRR Car Show Event Calendar. UK will be charging more for collector cars to use roads. Huge swap stuff. Captn’ Bob and Arlo at the Alan Kulwicki Car Show

0362: Racing Week with Al Unser Jr. and Gary Manke for the Alan Kulwicki Car Show

May 22, 2021 17:02 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Two-Time Indianapolis 500 winner – Al Unser, Jr. Alan Kulwicki Car Show – Gary Manke

0361: Wisconsin Dells Automotion & MSRA’s Back to the 50’s

May 15, 2021 15:07 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

0360: Live at the Milwaukee New Car and Classic Car Show

May 08, 2021 15:59 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Live at the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds for the Milwaukee New Car and Classic Car Show

0359: May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

May 01, 2021 15:16 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Guests: Mikey Mueller and Tiger Beyer, ABATE of Wisconsin/ Milwaukee County Region 1A. May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and the people of ABATE of Wisconsin will be out on the streets of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin to remind automotive drivers to be on the lookout.

0358: Katie B from the B-Lazy Diner and Bob Bennett

April 24, 2021 15:45 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Katie Blazei is owner of one of the areas coolest cruise destination, as well as an everyday dining experience. It’s a diner because it has those nostalgic counter stools along side diner tables. Bob Bennett has been called Milwaukee’s Mechanic because of his dedication to bringing international clients to downtown Milwaukee. 

0357: Brendan Ostrowski, Ostrowski Racing

April 17, 2021 15:16 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Guest: Brendan Ostrowski, Ostrowski Racing. Brendan Ostrowski, age 17, has racing in his blood as his family raced for over 30 years. He started karting in 2013 and never looked back with multiple track records, championships, fast times, and feature wins under his belt. This year he will be piloting the number 27L IMCA SportMod at tracks all over Wisconsin. As of last year, he ended his first season with 13 top 10’s, and one top 5 in 20 starts.

0356: Gary Esse, Jefferson Swap Meet and Car Show

April 10, 2021 19:55 - 59 minutes - 25.4 MB

Gary will be talking about how exciting this year's Jefferson Swap Meet is going to be after having to close last year because of the Covid 19 pandemic.

0355: Andrew Rose, OnStar Insurance Services

April 03, 2021 15:38 - 59 minutes - 25.3 MB

New from GM: OnStar Insurance Services Sock Hop Night with PF and the Flatheads